Discover the creativity books that actually helped us: The Artist's Way, The Power of Now, The Creative Act, Unlock Your Aesthetic, Big Magic, 1000 Words, and Syllabus. Real tools, real shifts—these reads fuel clarity, confidence, and creative breakthroughs. Support indie bookstores via Bookshop.org.

Gain intimate perspectives from Tribeca 2024 directors and writers as they discuss their creative journeys, offering insights into the power of storytelling and the career of filmmaking.

Dive into The Light Leaks' in-depth coverage of Tribeca 2024, where filmmakers are transforming industry standards through inclusivity and equity. Discover valuable insights from directors and writers on cultivating respectful on-set environments and navigating the intricacies of independent film financing.

 In this edition of The Hustle, Producer Urwa Zubair shares insight on producing branded commercials. She shares effective communication tips, the production triangle, and how she works with clients,

In this collaboration with Girls Behind the Rock Show, we take a look into Bollywood, one of the biggest and most popular film industries in India! And its popularity continues to grow globally! Girls Behind the Rock Show and The Light Leaks have got you covered with all you need to know about Bollywood and its impact on both the film and music industries!

In this collaborative with Girls Behind the Rock Show and the National Gender Diversity in Music Month, we feature Sue Jacobs, Amanda Krieg Thomas, Morgan Rhodes, Angela M. Jollivette, and Annette FraderaIn, each female music supervisors who are making remarkable moves in film and television.

In this edition of the Hustle, we'll provide tips and strategies for starting and maintaining a successful writers group. Whether you're looking to join an existing group or start one from scratch, we hope this article will help you on your writing journey.

Learn how to break into the film industry without a film school degree. Written by Dani Espinosa, this article provides tips on, networking, resources available to help you launch a successful career in film, and more.

Dani Espinosa, filmmaker and tarot reader, dissects the Euphoria characters their personalities and the show’s plot by assigning tarot cards from the traditional deck. In this combination of media criticism and spiritual interpretation, she shares deeper insight into this now iconic show.

Filmmaker and TLL founder, Kim Hoyos shares how she felt watching Disney’s Encanto as a Colombian American. As a daughter of immigrants and a creator, she writes about the film’s authentic moments and thoughts on the animation industry’s potential for diversity.

Lauren Lee shares her best tips for production assistants heading onto professional sets. With a past life as a youtube vlogger and social media coordinator - Lauren has proudly served as a production assistant (various roles) across multiple seasons of the hit “Fear of the Walking Dead” and other productions in the franchise.

In this edition of the Hustle, Kt McBratney of Own Trail shares advice on how to re-center and honor your creative journey regardless of where you are at the moment.

The chart-breaking Netflix hit You has been the center of many discussions. But writer and filmmaker Brynna Arens brings light to the show’s harmful portrayals of living with chronic illness. As a fan of the show, she shares a unique POV on disability representation.

In this edition of the Hustle, learn some ways that you can set and keep goals as a creative.

HBO’s Insecure said its final goodbye on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Here we share some insight into the world of Insecure and celebrate, not only the show, but some of the talent behind it!

Through analyzing Kathryn Hahn’s roles in Afternoon Delight (2013), I Love Dick (2016 – 2017), Mrs. Fletcher (2019), aspiring filmmaker, Robyn Bacon connects the ways that Hahn’s characters have dismantled traditional gender roles and sexual identities.

A truly essential part of a good horror movie is having great characters and an even greater villain/monster. Find your horror movie character based on your zodiac sign!

Unpaid production gigs are common in the film and tv industry and can be helpful when building your credit and professional network. In this edition of the Hustle, UK based filmmaker, Jennifer Sizeland takes us through how you can take on unpaid gigs in film and tv without losing your sanity and keeping your dignity intact.