Industry Advice and Media Analysis Articles

Our editorial pieces are all written by female and GNC filmmakers, providing perspectives that aren’t often featured on typical film websites. From help guides, an advice column, to think pieces, these contributors each utilize media to make connections to their identities and lives in unique ways. To pitch to The Light Leaks, go to this link.

Free PDFs and Resources on Screenwriting, Film Production, and More
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Free PDFs and Resources on Screenwriting, Film Production, and More

We created this master list of free PDFs for download because one major barrier, especially for students, women, BIPOC, and people living with a disability, is the financial barrier of higher education dedicated to film and tv. Education should be accessible. This list will be updated as more books are found and if a link is broken please feel free to reach out to us at kim@thelightleaks.com)

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The Hustle: Ten Things No One Tells You About Making Your First Short Film
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The Hustle: Ten Things No One Tells You About Making Your First Short Film

Branded video director extraordinaire Blair Waters is used to challenges. But learning how to shoot her first short film came with it’s own unique struggles. In this edition of “The Hustle” she shares with us the 10 things to keep top of mind when shooting a short film.

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