I don’t know about you, but sometimes–okay, a lot of times–I feel like a chicken with their head cut off. There are a billion things I’m supposed to juggle, and it doesn’t feel good when I fall behind, be that at work or with my laundry. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how…
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Building a supportive creative community
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 case; we picture a bustling film set, full…
Artistic Resilience: Dealing with Rejection and Criticism
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 an artist, rejection is…
What is gentle filmmaking? + free ebook download
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; that’s a given. And our art itself…
Holiday self-care for artists (and everyone)
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 loneliness and stress and grief….