February 12, 2026 We all remember the scene, buck-naked actor Cuba Gooding Jr., playing athlete Rod Tidwell, demanding better representation from his agent, the groveling Jerry Maguire, played by our old friend Tom Cruise…But wait…that wasn’t the “Show me the Money” scene, that was the “Help me, Help You” scene. We will get back to […]
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December 14, 2023 Ever notice that the more expensive a hair care product is, the harder it is to find the text that describes exactly what it is? As if putting the word Shampoo in clear text is better left as a mystery? That somehow the copywriter is exercising their innermost mystery dramatist’s desires. Other
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One thing we could probably all agree on is that stopping or giving up before you achieve your goals is probably foolish. This past week or so, I hit a wall when I realized after going through my Rolodex that I know so very few people connected to capital. That would be investors or #IndieFilm
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The Magic Man editor Web Exclusives November 16, 2023 Pete Kozachik, ASC, was that rare filmmaker whose creativity and technical knowledge matched a drive for innovative storytelling. by Jimmy Matlosz / Photos Courtesy of Katy Kozachik/Anthony Scott I met Pete Kozachik, ASC, (a 30-year member of this Guild) when he hired me as an AC for Tim
December 4, 2023 One thing I know about myself, and I assume I am not alone, is that I am not a creature of habit nor of regular discipline. It makes me wonder, as a freelancer for 31 years, am I a product of the randomness of freelance work, or I am innately random? So
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November 30, 2023 #Hashtags seem almost more important than the content itself, and yet oh so annoying for those of us more concerned about legit content than mastering a word or phrase preceded by a symbol ‘#’. But yeah, I get it, if I’m doing #outreach and I want to connect with people, I don’t
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November 28, 2023 A funny thing happened on the way to getting something done: I got distracted… Or did I? I mean, yes, sure, I was distracted, but did I distract myself on purpose by a shiny object or the dirt on the floor on purpose? Which reminds me of the Beatles song, ‘While My
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November 26, 2023 I know all too well that the more controversial a headline reads, the more likely people are to click with curiosity. That was not lost on the title of this piece, and while this is not 100% true, getting involved often does bear fruitless trees. I have been involved with various organizations
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After 20-something years of working as a freelancer in the film industry, I woke up one day to realize I was an entrepreneur. By definition, an entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. You may consider some hugely successful entrepreneurs in our
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November 21, 2023 On a podcast I heard recently, the phrase ‘#pitchdontbitch’ was apparently taped to the wall of a writers’ room. It’s a sentiment I have to agree with… just offer another idea or thought, create an opportunity for development and forward flow. As I ponder this, I wonder about a similar phrase we
