What is Pollstar?

This was written as a freelancer for Dream Row and published on January 9, 2013.

What is Pollstar?

by Nicole LaChance

These days there are so many places to view and post concert listings. However, some only list shows from certain promoters, and others only from certain venues. Fortunately for musicians and music fans alike, Pollstar provides information for many shows put on by both promoters and independent artists in addition to up to date music industry news and information.

What to Expect as a Film Intern

This was published on Dream Row’s website on July 17, 2012.

What to Expect as a Film Intern

By Nicole LaChance

Breaking into the movie industry is not an easy task. Thousands of students flock to the profession seeking glitzy jobs in a high-profile setting.  Fortunately, for those students willing to work hard and take lots of directions, there are several opportunities to get started with an internship.

What Does a Lighting Director Do?

This was published on Dream Row’s website on July 8, 2012.

What Does a Lighting Director Do?

By Nicole LaChance

When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he probably had no idea all the functions it would serve and all the jobs it would create. One of those jobs involves planning the lighting for films and live productions, also called the lighting director.

Is 3D All About the Money?

This article was published on Dream Row’s website on July 1, 2012.

Is 3D All About the Money?

By Nicole LaChance

In the past few years it seems that every theater has been showing more and more 3D movies. In fact, at last count my local theater had 2 of their 10 screens occupied by 3D versions of new releases. The movies on these two screens don’t just come with special glasses, they come with a $3 price mark-up from the regular ole’ 2D movies next door. As someone who has never gotten the appeal of 3D movies, I am left to ask: is it worth the money?

Are Permits Needed for Student Film Projects?

This article was published on Dream Row’s website on June 16, 2012

Are Permits Needed for Student Film Projects?

By Nicole LaChance

For many film students, shooting a student film is the first taste of what it feels like to work on a real production. Like any movie production, it is important to ensure the proper paperwork is filled out to avoid trouble during shooting. In New York and Los Angeles, the two cities with the most film schools, this usually requires obtaining a permit. So, how can students get permits in these cities?

Getting Your Content on Netfilx

This was published on Dream Row’s website on June 15, 2012.

Getting Your Content on Netfilx

By Nicole LaChance

These days, a good portion of films are viewed via online streaming sites such as Hulu, Amazon Video on Demand, iTunes and Netflix. While Hulu may be the preferred sight of the television world, Netflix generally has a better selection of movies, but not all Netflix’s movies are big blockbusters and classic films. The site carries many independent features and documentaries. So, how can you get your movie on Netflix and into the homes of hundreds?

Top Five Jobs in the Film Industry

This article was published on Dream Row’s website on June 12, 2012

Top Five Jobs in the Film Industry

By Nicole LaChance

Working in the film industry provides lots of exciting stories to share with family and friends. And luckily, if you work hard and pick the right discipline, it can also provide job security and satisfaction.

I Don’t Know Where to Start

This article was published on Dream Row’s website on June 2, 2012

I Don’t Know Where to Start

By Nicole LaChance

In film, as with any career, it helps to set certain goals in order to get where you want to be. Knowing what you want to achieve and how to achieve it should help you jump start your career, and put you on a path toward success in the film industry. Some goals you can start working on now:

Is Film School Worth My Time and Money?

This article was published on Dream Row’s website on May 21, 2012.

Is Film School Worth My Time and Money?
By Nicole LaChance

One of the most important decisions aspiring filmmakers will ever have to make is whether or not to go to film school. Unfortunately, it is not an easy decision to make. There is an abundance of information out there, all saying different things about the costs and benefits of going to school. Even noted directors have taken different paths when it comes to film school. Martin Scorsese used the resources film school provided to make several short films and collaborated with fellow graduates to make his first feature film, Who’s That Knocking At My Door. Steven Spielberg, however, dropped out of school to become an unpaid intern at Universal Studios, during which he made his first short film. With all this information, how do you decide?

Film Production – Meeting the Industry Requirements

This was published on May 15, 2012 on Dream Row’s website.

Film Production-Meeting the Industry Requirements

by Nicole LaChance

Working in movie production does not always mean being an actor, director, producer or screenwriter. There are several more technical areas of expertise in every stage from pre-production to the final cut. Breaking into these fields is not always easy and having the right education and training is essential to your success.