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• Maura Nicolaita

  in Happening TOMORROW: Free Webinar with TV Director Patrick Cady, ASC - Free Live Filmmaking Webinars

  Mon at 7:07 AM

  If you’re aiming to break into...  moreIf you’re aiming to break into television or level up your filmmaking career, don’t miss this free, live webinar with Emmy-nominated cinematographer and director Patrick Cady, ASC:“Virtual Shadowing: Navigating Television Production – Breaking In & Building a Career Path” Tuesday, May 13, 202510:00 AM – 11:15 AM PSTRegister for FreeWhat to ExpectThis timely session gives aspiring and working filmmakers a chance to learn directly from a director who’s built a career across both film and television. Patrick Cady will share practical advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and actionable strategies for navigating the journey from student or indie filmmaker to professional production work.The webinar will also feature a special guest from one of Patrick’s past shows, offering an inside look at on-set collaboration and career-building in today’s industry.Key Takeaways:
  
  How to break into the television industry
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• Maura Nicolaita

  in What’s One Shot You Planned That Turned Out Exactly (or Nothing Like) What You Imagined? - Directing

  Apr 22

  Every filmmaker has that one shot. The one...  moreEvery filmmaker has that one shot. The one you sketched out in your head (or in your notebook), and either nailed it perfectly on set… or had to completely change last minute.
  What was the shot, and what happened? Share your story! What went right, what went wrong, and what you learned.  
• Maura Nicolaita

  in How Do You Build Your Director’s Shot List? - Directing

  Apr 22

  When planning your visuals, what’s...  moreWhen planning your visuals, what’s your process for creating a shot list? Do you start with storyboards, go scene by scene, or build it around emotion and pacing?
  Share your tips, tools, and how your shot list helps bring your vision to life on set!  
• Maura Nicolaita

  in Enjoyed Yesterday’s Webinar with Shane? Don’t Miss the Next One! - Free Live Filmmaking Webinars

  Apr 22

  If you loved yesterday’s session with Shane...  moreIf you loved yesterday’s session with Shane Stanley, we’ve got great news — he’s coming back with another FREE live webinar in less than a month!
  ? How to Create a Director’s Shot List: Plan Your Visuals and Enhance Your Vision? Date: Monday, May 19, 2025⏰ Time: 10am - 11:15am PST? Register now (free): Click here to register
  See you there!  
• Maura Nicolaita

  in What’s the Most Realistic Way to Build a Shooting Schedule? - General Forum

  Apr 18

  Every shoot runs into surprises: weather...  moreEvery shoot runs into surprises: weather changes, actor delays, lost light etc. So what’s your approach to building a schedule that actually works?Do you over-plan? Leave buffer days? Or just embrace the chaos and adapt on the fly?