Laura Merians’ Philosophical Approach to Cinematography

In a film, “Every object, every color, every detail tells a story,” cinematographer Laura Merians told us. “For me, philosophy…

How One Director Found His Style in Commercial Work

No matter what kind of profession you work in, there’s something to be said for good, old-fashioned hustle. Squeezing every…

Finding the Story at the Core of ‘Where There’s Smoke’

The “based on a true story” trope is equal parts appealing and daunting for a filmmaker. An amazing story rooted…

Why the “Hard Road” is a Path to Better Films

If our conversation with Dan Sadgrove seems to rove a bit, bear with us. It’s what he does. “I don’t…

How a Producer Pulled Off a Film at 19,000 Feet

Defining the role of a producer is like trying to hit a moving target. One day they may be drumming…