A legacy film often takes the form of a documentary—an interview with the dying person as they recount their life and what gave it meaning according to them. It may include recounting of lessons learned, precious moments, jokes, light-hearted memories and photographs…anything that is fitting.

To shine more light on what it really means to work in the film industry, Andy and producer Nightingale have created a podcast together called: BIPOC Credits. In each episode, Andy interviews a BIPOC person who works in Vancouver’s film industry to discuss their journey and get a nuanced look at what role they play in the movie-making business.

The pandemic has changed how we all do business, and many of these changes will stick. This past year I have learned some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of virtual video interviews. Here’s what I’ve learned…

Although many video shoots can still go ahead safely, many of our collaborators have approached us about making videos from afar. Whether filming interviews over Zoom or utilizing stock footage, there are still ways to produce creative content for your business.

As many of us get used to working from home in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, video conferencing is becoming more important than ever. But how can you still maintain professionalism while working from your living room?

Making a corporate video? Tips for non-actors to look like a boss! I’m guessing delivering lines on camera isn’t your preferred day at the office unless you want to be a movie star. You’re in the right place because we have years of experience filming non-actors and some pro-tips for you to look great on camera.

Have you heard of drop-drive-fobia? It’s the fear of dropping your hard drive and losing all of your files.

Being on a Real Talk set is really refreshing. You’ve got all of these confident people being really, well, real. Especially in front of a camera, that doesn’t happen often.

Before starting your video production it’s helpful to ask yourself a few key questions that will maximize your funds and help you to create a video with a strong ROI. It might feel overwhelming, but if you take it one step at a time everything will fall into place. Start with these questions, and then you’ll be ready to really get started.

No more cat videos! Use that phone camera for something really interesting that adds to your business or organization. Be fearless and use storytelling to your advantage (and show Joe in marketing that he’s got some competition).