Think Pieces, Help Guides, and More
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.
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The Hustle: How to Start a Writers Group
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.
The Hustle: Tips on Getting Involved in the Industry without Film School
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.
The Hustle: Production Assistant Tips for Female and Nonbinary Filmmakers
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.
The Hustle: How Creative People Can Set and Keep Goals
In this edition of the Hustle, learn some ways that you can set and keep goals as a creative.
The Hustle: How to Navigate Unpaid Film and TV Gigs
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.
The Hustle: 6 Tools Our Team Uses to Work Remotely
At the Light Leaks, we use different virtual tools to keep us on schedule for our editorial site, graphics, social media, and events! From what we use to track graphics to how we communicate as a team, check out the apps we use to ensure we’re making TLL the best it can be.
The Hustle: What should I do if I don’t think my job is a good fit anymore?
In this edition of The Hustle, feminist career strategist, Cynthia Pong, answers the question “What should I do if I don’t think my job is a good fit anymore?” with real tips and an action plan that anyone can follow!
The Hustle: Basic Screenwriting Tips
The Hustle is an advice section from the Light Leaks. If you’re a beginner in screenwriting for fiction short films, or going back to revise an old idea- this is the article for you. This easy breakdown was written by our founder, Kim Hoyos, and includes tips she’s learned from studying film, reading film books, and personal experience.
The Hustle: 5 Questions Every Aspiring Producer Should Ask Themselves
Maya Korn is an NYC based producer who’s sharing her tips on what every aspiring producer should ask themselves before going into the field.
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.