Inside Job

Seed&Spark Allows Filmmakers to Fund Projects Via a Wedding Registry

Emily Best, founder and CEO of the new online funding site, thinks crowdfunding is here to stay—particularly if it’s laid out like online shopping.

'Hangover' Writer Jon Lucas On Auditions, Writing, and TV

Jon Lucas, with his writing partner Scott Moore make their first foray into feature film directing with “21 and Over,” a story about a med student celebrating his 21st birthday.

The Keys to Recording an Audio Demo for Musical Theater

Tina Marie Casamento, owner of BroadwayDemo.com, on why and how musical theater performers should make a good vocal demo.

Acceptd Connects Students With Performing Arts Programs

Acceptd co-founders Don Hunter and Derek Brown explain how their online audition platform can change the way students apply for performing arts programs.

Film Independent Could Get You Cast in an L.A. Film Fest Selection

Among the many programs offered by the indie-supporting nonprofit is one that finds fellows creating short films that premiere at the annual film festival.

'Warm Bodies' Writer-Director Jonathan Levine On His New Film

Jonathan Levine made his name in indie films by writing and directing “The Wackness” and directing “50/50.” His latest film is “Warm Bodies,” in which Nicholas Hoult stars as a zombie who falls for a living girl.

Your Key to Creating Independent Television

Mobcaster co-founder Aubrey Levy on how his online crowdfunding and broadcast platform hopes to revolutionize the way we fund, create, and distribute TV.

Be Open to Career Opportunities at the Sundance Film Fest

John Cooper, director of the Sundance Film Festival since 2009 and part of the Sundance programming team for more than 20 years, explains how actors and filmmakers can make the most of it.

Ali Farahnakian and the PIT Teach You to Be Funny

Ali Farahnakian, owner of the Peoples Improv Theater and Comedy Bar NYC, on learning to be funny and building a comedy community.

Publicist Jordyn Palos on What Makes a Dream Client

The key to being a publicist’s dream? For Palos and Persona PR, it starts with remembering to be a good person.