14 More Reasons We Need Platform Responsibility in Big Tech

By Justin Sanders

In June, we checked in on some of the commentary surrounding the endlessly-burning hair pile that is the technology industry at the moment – offering “14 Brilliant Comments on the Importance of Platform Responsibility in Big Tech.” Since then, Facebook has continued to be dodgy about where its user data has... Read more

Message to NTIA: Protect Copyright

By CreativeFuture

Last month, the National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA) asked the public for comments on how the NTIA should prioritize their future internet policy initiatives. Many of you will ask, “what is the NTIA?” The NTIA is an agency that advises the President on telecommunication and information policy issues. Their... Read more

Behind the Scenes of The Americans with Costume Designer Katie Irish

By Justin Sanders

With its retro-cool ‘80s Cold War backdrop and ongoing parade of character disguises, the now wrapped FX thriller The Americans would have been a fantastic gig for even the most seasoned of costume designers. For Katie Irish, it was her first job as a lead costume designer in television. “It was... Read more

How Fine Art is Protected from Piracy and Fraud

By Justin Sanders

Art piracy doesn’t always make for the same big headlines as other forms of copyright infringement, but make no mistake – it is a very real problem, and the numbers are staggering. A fervid interest in art-collecting as a financial investment has whipped up the buying and selling of fine... Read more

What Does a Food Stylist Do? A Conversation with Janice Poon

By Kristina Ensminger

Janice Poon is the embodiment of creativity. Her pursuits as a professional creative have taken her to advertising agencies, butcher shops, television shows, and shopping malls. She’s best known for her work as a food stylist on the hit series Hannibal and the first season of American Gods. However, she’s also... Read more

How to Become a Screenwriter – A Conversation with Derek Weissbein

By Justin Sanders

Alfred Hitchcock once said, “To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script, and the script.” But what do you need to write the script and get paid to do it? While there are probably tens of thousands of aspiring screenwriters in Los Angeles alone, only... Read more

How to Make Money with Music, Part 2: Songwriting

By Justin Sanders

If you are a musician or a composer, you probably have a basic understanding of how one makes money in your profession. However, as one very successful professional musician once said, “The times they are a-changing.” The good news is that music revenue is rising again in the age of... Read more

The Making of a Game Show:
A Conversation with Executive Producer Noah Bonnett

By Justin Sanders

Behind every Pat Sajak, Alex Trebek, or Steve Harvey, there stands a Noah Bonnett – an executive producer (EP) waiting in the wings, making sure the game shows of the world run smoothly. Producing any live television show requires a singular combination of logistical wherewithal, managerial talent, quick thinking, and... Read more