In our cultural imagination, artists are often solitary. When we think of a creative person, we may picture a painter locking themselves away in their studio, or a writer typing away in the late hours of the night. But, as filmmakers, we know that’s not always the...
“My journey, like a lot of artists and filmmakers, is a little meandering.” Drew Leatham is absolutely correct that this is normal; very few filmmakers I’ve spoken to have had a straightforward approach to building a career in the arts. He tells me he’s always loved...
Hi. I’m Molly, I’m an artist, and I have only recently learned how to cope with rejection. Let me rephrase: I’m Molly, I’m an artist, I am constantly learning new skills to help me cope with rejection, and I expect to be working on this for my entire life. When you’re...
If you follow us on Instagram, or have ever heard our CEO Raven Whisnant discuss her filmmaking philosophy, you’ve probably heard the term gentle filmmaking. She coined the term to describe what we want to do at New 32. Of course, we want to make really great art;...
It’s that time of year again. As autumn begins to give way to winter, there are so many holidays on the calendar; there are gifts to shop for, gatherings to attend, meals to prepare. For some, this is a time of celebration and joy. For others, it’s a time of...
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Screenwriters who collaborate on a script, only to have their co-writer steal the project and get all the credit. Producers who hire people they trust, only to have them take the project totally off the rails. Friends who think it...