It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through 2016. It seems like just yesterday I was writing about the social media trends that were starting to emerge in the new year. Now that we’re midway through June, let’s take a look at the digital marketing trends that have proved dominant […]
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Ever wonder why, in major summer blockbusters, DC tends look suspiciously like Baltimore, Philadelphia, or even Toronto? Well, that’s because even though filmmakers love to set movies in DC, they don’t really like to film here. Not for lack of scenery! We’ve got monuments, museums, architecture, nightlife… But we’ve also […]
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When our clients are planning a crowdfunding campaign, we’re often asked which platform we think is best for their project, Kickstarter or Indiegogo? Kickstarter has the name recognition (it’s the Kleenex or Xerox of the crowdfunding world), but is it the better platform? What are the benefits and drawbacks to […]
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In our recent case study on Calvert Investments, we went a little bit into their belief in socially responsible investing. SRI can also be called sustainable, socially conscious, green, or ethical investing, and Wikipedia explains that it applies to “any investment strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and […]
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Mark’s been involved in environmental filmmaking for over a decade. To celebrate Earth Day, we talk about how he got started. Today, April 22nd, marks the 46th Earth Day since its inception in 1970. For those who don’t already know, a big part of MLP’s mission is environmental filmmaking. We were in the […]
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Tips and resources to improve your crowdfunding campaign and simplify your life. We’ve written a fair amount about crowdfunding campaigns, including How to Market Your Crowdfunding Campaign and Four Steps to Kickstarter Success. We have the opportunity to be involved in a few more campaigns this year, and we’ve been doing some research […]
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I’ve written about social media a few times over the past couple of years, everything from how-to lists to faux pas to avoid. Over time, social media trends have come and gone, but one thing remains constant: the need to be authentic. Google “authenticity on social media” and you’ll see […]
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In my post about the different types of productions, I talked about on location shoots. Good locations can make a huge difference in creating the atmosphere of a production, so it’s important to find the perfect place. On many projects, there is a Locations Scout to do just that. Finding […]
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“Hurry up and wait.” This may as well be the motto of production. From call time to wrap, there are constant moments of pressure to hustle somewhere, followed by seemingly endless moments of standing around waiting for things to start. This is especially true when you’re a PA; your superiors […]
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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to work as a Script Supervisor for the first time on a short student film. It’s a massively underappreciated job, and I thought this seemed like a good opportunity to give some love to all the Scriptys out there. On every movie and TV […]
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