Looking back on our coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their impact on different facets of our industry, I…
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A recent report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. (LAEDC) concludes that California’s Film and Television Tax Credit…
In this week’s issue, we recap the panel discussions from the daytime SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum and evening New Directors Showcase;…
In asking others to reflect on the career and contributions of production veteran Chuck Sloan, who passed away last month…
Reality TV, the local television news, song lyrics or the lack thereof, mean-spiritedness that passes for acerbic wit–the list goes…
This week’s lead story, “A Crude Awakening,” chronicles the chilling effect an appellate court ruling in the case Chevron vs.…
Audience fragmentation and the erosion of major network viewership are an accepted part of the media landscape. Diminished viewership, though,…
The title of this spot.com.mentary installment is that of a seminal book by Vance Packard. Released in 1957, The Hidden…
Last month’s 50th Anniversary Issue of SHOOT included assorted reflections on mentorship. Consider this column an addendum to that coverage,…
While hindsight is 20/20, I wouldn’t trade it for the 32/50 vision I’ve enjoyed as a contributor to SHOOT’s coverage…