Film
Negative Stereotypes: To Mock or Not?
Negative stereotypes are hateful and hurtful. Take an example from the world of entertainment recently when #SteveHarvey cracked a joke using the negative stereotype that Asian Men are not datable. Growing up I remember this negative outlook was all over the place. My developing mind could never find the logic in them and this created a lot of confusion not understanding why this and many o... Read More »
Trump vs the Disabled Controversy
Here’s the one thing no one is pointing out concerning the Trump vs the Disabled controversy: This is not about the reporter. This is a bigger issue. Even if Trump didn’t mock the disabled reporter….the imitation he defaults to when mocking people is a “Spaz” imitation. That old saying is based on certain disabilities and is often used to say someone is incompe... Read More »
Medicaid…Who Needs It?
Just saw a few different news reports concerned #Medicaid future. Lots of talk about overhauling and/or getting rid of the Medicaid program. Other than the needs of people below the poverty line, the disabled require Medicaid. Over 50 million Americans have some kind of disability. Over 35 million were eligible voters. Most people with disabilities require some kind of home care in order ... Read More »
Is Joseph Fiennes Playing Michael Jackson or Playing us?
I’m a Writer/Director and have done a tone of casting for client projects as well as my own. Here’s my opinion on the latest about this controversial casting. Under what circumstances would it be acceptable and when it would be unacceptable?... Read More »
Michael Jackson portrayed by a WHITE actor? My Professional Opinion.
As a filmmaker, I’ve done a ton casting for clients and for my own projects. Here are my thoughts on a white actor portraying Michael Jackson.... Read More »
Jazzmyn Banks Interviews the Stars at Broadway Cares!
Writer/Director Jazzmyn Banks from the documentary “Be Your Art, Not Your Condition” currently in production], shared a night interviewing the stars! She attended the after party for “Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids”, an amazing benefit concert featuring Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, Tommy Tune, and many more! Be Your Art, Not Your condition” speaks about how people wit... Read More »
How to Make a Film Practically For Free!
So you’re a filmmaker in the making, but don’t have the funds to do your first film. You have a script and a basic idea on how to make a movie. Brilliant! You sit down and put together the budget you will need to complete this film from soup to nuts. Then you have a breakdown upon seeing all the money required and decide you should have become a lawyer instead. You could go the route o... Read More »
Casting for Film
StageBuddyPro interviews independent film writer/director/producer Jazzmyn Banks discusses what she looks for when casting.... Read More »
Producing Your Script
StageBuddyPro interviews independent film writer/director/producer Jazzmyn Banks talks about how you can go about cost effectively producing your own film, once you have a script.... Read More »
Should You Get to Know your Director
StageBuddyPro interviews independent film writer/director/producer Jazzmyn Banks as she explains why it is important for actors to have a relationship with their director.... Read More »
