Over the past year, I’ve been attending U.S. & international film markets with big-name speakers from streaming services, studios, and the indie world. Here are their top tips, distilled into a business guide for creatives who are making independent films.
Film Industry Networking – Tips for Newcomers
Everyone in the film industry talks about the importance of networking, but no one really explains how this works for first-time filmmakers. Here are some practical tips that I’ve picked up over the past few years that might help you
What is the Story About? – Shaping a Screenplay
I’ll start with a theatre story. In the early 1960s, Jerry Bock (composer), Joseph Stein (book writer), and Sheldon Harnick (lyricist) were working with Jerome Robbins (director) on a new musical set in Russia. It would come to be known
STEM Middle Grade Books
Librarians & teachers rejoice! These 22 STEM-focused middle grade books are guaranteed to appeal to the budding scientists, naturalists, mathematicians, engineers, and inventors in your group. You’ll find lots of ideas for kids ages 8-12 years. Check out the collection
Chapter Headings: Treasure of Mad Doc Magee
The Secrets of Galen’s Anatomy In Chapter Four of The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee, Jenny and Pandora unearth a mysterious medical textbook called Galen’s Anatomy in Doc Magee’s office. Galen was an ancient Greek physician, one of the founding
The Otago Gold Rush: Treasure of Mad Doc Magee
Otago Gold Rush (1861-1864) It may be a rollicking tall tale, but The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee has deep roots in New Zealand history. In May of 1861, an Australian miner named Gabriel Read was prospecting in a creek
Arrowtown as Eden: Treasure of Mad Doc Magee
A Real New Zealand Gold Rush Town Arrowtown is the inspiration for Jenny’s hometown of Eden in The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee. The settlement lies nestled in the Southern Alps, with mountains all around: “To picture the world where
New Zealand-Based Gold Rush Books
Crave an escape? Check out these Gold Rush books that feature New Zealand as the main character. The list begins with children’s fiction, but you’ll also discover some outstanding non-fiction & adult fiction possibilities. Authors include Maxine Alterio, Rose Tremain,
Gold Rush Children’s Books
Adventure-lovers, you’re in the right place! These Gold Rush-themed books are perfect for anyone aged 8-12. Here you’ll discover fiction & non-fiction options, with both U.S. and international settings. Check out the collection of STEM Middle Grade Books as well.
Magee Mentor: Charlie Chin
Storyteller. Folklorist. Musician. When it comes to Kam and Lok’s life in Eden, special thanks must be paid to William David “Charlie” Chin. His insights into The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee were invaluable in the draft stage. It was