Well ok, I do realize the last time I posted anything to this site was my goals for 2022 haha, but hey! 2022 was a busy year! I think it’s a good sign that it took me a year to get back to this anyways. Let’s do a post-mortem, shall […]
Scattered: Final Cut – Now for the Festival Circuit!
I’m so pleased to share that the final cut for Scattered is now complete! After a few months of editing, mixing, coloring, and composing, we now have a finished film! This is such a wonderful team that I’ve had the privilege of working with, and I truly believe this will […]
We Filmed Our Short: Scattered!
After a year of script development, pre-production planning, and lots of discussions around the vision, the Scattered team finally filmed out production at the end of last month! While production was full of long days, stress, and last-minute problem solving, we managed to capture some incredible footage thanks to our […]
How Many Seasons Should Your Television Pitch Be?
In my time interning for a producer, I’ve been lucky enough to hear quite a few executive pitches for various television shows we’ve been working on. I’ve also learned a TON about different networks, streaming services, studios, etc. who are all buyers of the various shows we have pitched out. […]
Pitching Broadly: Selling Your Television Show to Executives Today
I got to sit in on a pitch with my boss and some writers today to sell a show to NBC, and we were going in pretty relaxed because it felt kind of like a long-shot. NBC as a network may not like this particular kind of material (it’s sci-fi […]
5 Things Every Low-Budget Filmmaker Should Do to Save Money
1. Cut The Script Every second of footage that you take in production that ends up on the cutting room floor is a waste of money, so critically reviewing your script before you begin photography is essential for saving money. For every scene, ask yourself: does it moves the story […]
Oh hey there, let me introduce myself
Thanks for checking out my site – I’m so excited that you’re here. A little about me for those who don’t know: my name is Allison, I’m a former techie, and am now an actor / producer in the Bay Area. Here’s a picture of my partner, Bret, and our […]