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Asked and Answered
Graduate school was the right choice because I wanted an environment where I could learn and be able to make mistakes. The freedom to fail is liberating.
My Year in Review
It was roughly this same time last year when I had just finished my first semester in the program that I reflected on my reasons for grad..
Lights, Camera, Thesis!
I enjoy mingling with professors and classmates I haven’t had the opportunity to speak with during the semester. And as a struggling artist you need to follow the free food.
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
It’s no secret among my fellow producers or any regular readers here that I’m a great admirer of JJ Abrams. So you can imagine my plea..
Close Quarters
“Smooth seas don’t make skillful sailors,” offered Katie, her words an effort to justify the madness. It’s week ten, and whether in fi..
New Faces in Familiar Places
It’s that time of year again at Columbia College Chicago. Halloween candy gives way to Christmas ornaments, the days turn dark way too..
Chicago, The First City
The importance of the test shoot is to learn what works, and more imporatantly, what doesn’t.
The Latest Batch | Part Two
Last time around, I introduced the first half of the latest batch of Columbia’s graduate producers. Picking a film that somehow repres..
What’s Your Resource
Take advantage of all the resources Columbia College Chicago has to offer. It’s a no-brainer…right?
The Latest Batch | Part One
I did it last year. Producers had to introduce themselves by means of a film that somehow represents some part of them. It was groundb..