Wow! Right off the bat, this has to be, hands down, the most informational video on directing I’ve ever seen. Eric Sherman’s DVD on Directing, along with his books on the subject, are in my top list of reference materials. Eric makes sure you understand the terminology he’s using, so you can understand the subject… [...]
Here is a really great way to kill 30 minutes and get some great insight into the film business from Eric Sherman: Episode 6: Eric Sherman: Author, Filmmaker and Educator Eric Sherman’s life is dedicated to movies. He has worn every hat: produced, directed, acted, photographed, edited, done make-up, hair and wardrobe, made popcorn, sold [...]
Here’s Eric Sherman’s analysis of the Paranormal Activity phenomenon, and a light at the end of the tunnel for us indie filmmakers… now, and perhaps going forward, indie films have the greatest return on investment! The giants have crashed their economies with payola and huge sums of money. Now that the corporate lawyers and bean [...]
And here’s another great article by my good friend Eric Sherman, On Acting. This is a very good distinction between Stage and Film actors, but also a reflection on the importance of actors, without whom, even animations would be lackluster (i.e. voice actors). If you’re a brand new actor reading this, you may also want [...]
Here’s another excellent article from my friend Director/Producer/Coach Eric Sherman. If you haven’t checked out his website (www.EricSherman.com) I highly recommend it – there’s a link to his blog from there, or click the title below SELLING TIPS – PART ONE The complexion of the film industry has changed immensely in the past two decades. [...]
If you’ve read my blog, you’ve heard me rave about Eric Sherman, his knowledge and skill on filmmaking, so I won’t belabor that here. This article, comes to me at an interesting point in time, where although I’m not done with a feature (even though I have several written and waiting for funding) I am [...]
Eric, has you may know, if a friend and really knowledgeable person. He’s been around the film industry since before he was even born I’ve learned so much from him, it’s hard to quantify… not only that, if it weren’t for him… I wouldn’t be making movies!!! Read this pearl of wisdom, then head off [...]
Erich Sherman is a friend and an accomplished director and producer in LA. He’s been around the movie business all his life, as had his father before him, Vincent Sherman. Here is some amazing insight from his new blog: Interviewing and Casting Actors Most film directors will tell you that the single most important interaction [...]
