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...basically extracted from the feature film screenplay. Distribution builds an audience/fans. Comic books are next. By the time the movie comes out we will have a fan base who can't wait to see it. #independentfilm

My team and I made a 3 minute animated web episode of an African Superhero - MAXUS:THE NEW KING. Through social media, I found a sales rep. The sales rep secured distribution of that episode on Fox SOUL. We are building an audience and getting funding for the second episode. These episodes are...

Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”

...if the most advanced software is used to animate character in a story they are fascinated by? Think about it. Who is Disney targeting? Long live Independent Animation!

FLOW won the academy award for best animated feature. If Moana II cost $150 million and FLOW cost $4 million who is really the target audience of Moana II? Does a child care if some A-list actor is voicing a character? Does a child care ...

Mike Myers at SNL closing tonight with “Canada is not for sale” t-shirt.

Mike Myers, Canadian legend, on SNL tonight.

assess what should go into the screenplay from the person's life.

I see. For a screenplay there are certain life changes or events the writer has to find that will make the movie work. I have done this with on person's life story.
If you are doing this yourself, I suggest you learn about screenplay structure. Once you know that you can then...

Writing is so much more independent than acting. All you need is paper and a writing utensil. And if an actor chooses to unstick their creativity by writing, by all means do so.
The creative flow unlocks the manifestation cycle.
Please clarify your second question.

...for auditions - not a success strategy. Self-taping a minimum of two scenes weekly regardless of whether they are real auditions or not - successful strategy. There are more.

if you feel like your acting career is stagnant, you have to take control of it.
I've coached actors for 30 years.
There are successful patterns or habits. There are no guarantees but putting simple actions into practice do create an environment where success can grow. Waiting ...

MAXUS: THE NEW KING How a new African Superhero Animation was born

My latest newsletter. The story of how MAXUS: THE NEW KING was created.
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... it is this high tone that accomplishes swift and creative solutions from every department. It's a beautiful thing to behold.

When I am directing I know I am responsible for setting the tone for the crew and the cast. I also know that the higher the tone, the more creative and fun the production day and overall production is. When problems present themselves...

This free online acting course will set you on the road to mastering the close up. A-list, star actors get the most close ups. Time to master it with this unique course.
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The art of the close up requires mastering the ability to allow your emotions to rise up and through your eyes and to be able to contain your movement within the frame of the close up at a pace the audience can follow.

things that are more valuable than money. Canadians know what duty is. Duty to care for your fellow citizen. Duty to be understanding and understood. Duty to protect freedom.

Canada is a model country for the world today. Is it perfect? Not by any means. But it is on the right track and always has been. We Canadians just need to accept the responsibility of this role we find ourselves in. I believe we are waking up to it and will lead the world in ...

Actors the truth is that people recognize presence by voice not by visual. Someone who doesn't speak clearly and cannot be easily heard, isn't considered to be there or present. Ever hear the comment, "They have great presence!" Well, believe it or not, that has everything to do with VOICE!

... than it's written. Always make every scene better! That's collaboration.

ACTORS Every scene you do should change your character. It's called an arc. Writers know this. Good writers have it in every scene. Good actors find it or, in some instances, create it. Every scene is like a micro movie. The scene builds to a climax. Find it and make it better...

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If there is nothing to hide. Hide nothing

ACTORS, the power of the "moment before" can never be overlooked. You must become a master at creating it for every, single scene.

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is real.
Alas, there are patterns that do work. There are qualities that once you assume them success keeps popping it's head up and moving you forward.
And when you see your work on that big screen all the pain goes away.
And what is up there can never be taken away.

Neil's Newsletter Acting tips, filmmaking strategies, updates on the film business worldwide and specials on the animation world.

If you feel lost as an actor, director, filmmaker I feel you. There is no paved way to a successful career.
We're not doctors who take courses then put up a shingle and take in patients. We're artists and the struggle