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NSI Features First – What The Heck Is A Chain of Title?
It’s day two here at #FeaturesFirst and time flies when you’re having fun. We covered plenty of things today so don’t just read this post, make sure to check out our Features First Index Post to see...
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NSI Features First – Chilling with Producer Martin Katz
Take cover ’cause I’m droppin’ knowledge bombs. We had a mind blowing discussion today with Canadian Producer Martin Katz from Prospero Pictures. Katz (pronounced Kaits) is most known for his Producing...
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NSI Features First – Ten Tips from Agents
We met with three literary agents during our first phase of the NSI Features First program, and enjoyed some enlightening discussions about the nature of the screenwriter/agent relationship, the...
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NSI Features First – Top 4 Distributor Needs
Wow. Day 4 was enlightening in vastly different ways than our previous days at NSI Features First. Today we met with Broadcasters, Distributors, Telefilm and Marketing Strategists. It was definitely a...
View ArticleNSI Features First – Anatomy of a Pitch
Our final day of Phase 1 for the NSI Features First program consisted of a full-morning mock pitch session. We were lucky to meet four Producers from some of Canada’s top production companies, who came...
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NSI Features First – Scott’s Phase 1 Summary
After many long days and short nights, our first phase of the 2014 Features First program is over. Phase 1 was a week-long boot camp in Toronto, with all four teams coming together for intense sessions...
View ArticleJoin Full Swing at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
Nerds unite! The time is drawing near for the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. Every year, we’re honoured to speak on a panel or two about filmmaking and new media. This year, however, Matt and...
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8 Different Tips for Screenwriters
Those who read about screenwriting often bump up against the same group of tips/rules time and time again. This time around, as we wrap up phase 2 of our NSI Features First program, I’ve punched out a...
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Transmedia: You’re Doing it Wrong
Transmedia was a big buzzword at the Banff World Media festival this year, and continues to have Producers, Writers, Directors and Marketing teams scratching their heads. You may have heard the word...
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TIFF Recap – Newbies no more
Wow. I always thought production was the tough part of filmmaking. Now I’m wondering what the heck the easy part is! As mentioned in our previous post, Matt and I were sponsored by the National Screen...
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