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June 18, 2023
Limitations don’t need to limit creativity.

I audition. I hear nothing. Or even worse…I don’t get to audition and watch my other friends book film roles, print ads, commercials and more. I’m happy for them, I […]

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May 21, 2023
How films can change the world

Movies are cool, right? Whether you’re a cinephile or not, almost everyone has a favorite film or two. Good films are generally entertaining, enjoyable, transporting, and the list of adjectives […]

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May 9, 2023
The Bright Side of Social Media (Yes, There Is One)

Have you ever wondered if anything really good could come from social media? Of course, if you work for a social media company, the answer is yes. I mean without […]

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May 5, 2023
Filmmaking requires Fundraising

I posted this on my personal site (www.tonygapastione.com) in November 2021 after finishing production of my feature film: Last Chance Charlene, but there’s always a need to talk about money. […]

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March 31, 2023
Imperfect is Perfect: Creating Complicated Characters

I think we can all agree that people are complicated. We all come from different backgrounds, have our own experiences, and are fundamentally separate from everybody else. No one person […]

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March 18, 2023
Creatives have specialties

Tony Gapastione interviews Priscilla Lam.  For my blog this month I wanted our fellow BraveMaker community to get to know (actor/producer/red carpet host) Priscilla Lam a bit better. I like how […]

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March 11, 2023
10 MORE ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2023: Part 2

WELCOME TO PART 2!!! Here are 7 more films to look for this year ! 7.The Nun 2 (Release Date: September 8th) Quite honestly, The Nun (2018) was not a […]

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February 25, 2023
5 Red Flags you’re not serious about filmmaking

How do you know you’re serious about being a filmmaker?  Here are some red flags that might reveal you’re not as serious as you think you are. No shame here, […]

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February 17, 2023
Handling Rejection: 5 Tips for Actors

They say we actors book one job out of every 100 auditions. This figure can vary greatly in either direction depending on a myriad of factors, but the point is, […]

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February 11, 2023
Want to be an interesting actor/filmmaker? Get a hobby! 

Does your entire life revolve solely around your craft? Whether it’s acting, writing, producing, etc? By that I mean: Do you have a life outside of what you do, or […]

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