How to Set Boundaries as an Actor
There’s no such thing as an actor who is comfortable with anything and everything. Anyone who tells you that they are is lying, probably because they’re afraid of what might happen if they say no. I want to preface this by saying that I’m not blaming actors here, this...
Hollywood and Mental Health: Celebrities Who Are Advocates For Change
Content warning- this blog post talks about mental health struggles, which may be distressing or triggering for some people. May is Mental Health Awareness month here in the US. Mental health is an extremely important topic that doesn’t receive nearly as much...
What Is Nollywood? Nigeria’s Thriving Film Industry and The Controversy Behind the Name
Famous Nigerian author and poet Chinua Achebe once wrote that “One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised”. Choosing between integrity and compromise are a huge part of filmmaking- which is better for the story and the viewing...
What Makes a Film One of the ‘Best Films Ever Made’?
One of the coolest things about being involved in an industry driven by vision and creativity is seeing all of the incredible ideas people are constantly bringing to life. Everyone has an experience that they want to share, everyone has a story that they want others...