Think Pieces, Help Guides, and More
Our editorial pieces are all written by female and GNC filmmakers, providing perspectives that aren’t often featured on typical film websites. From help guides, an advice column, to think pieces, these contributors each utilize media to make connections to their identities and lives in unique ways. To pitch to The Light Leaks, go to this link.
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The Hustle: 6 Tools Our Team Uses to Work Remotely
At the Light Leaks, we use different virtual tools to keep us on schedule for our editorial site, graphics, social media, and events! From what we use to track graphics to how we communicate as a team, check out the apps we use to ensure we’re making TLL the best it can be.
The Hustle: What should I do if I don’t think my job is a good fit anymore?
In this edition of The Hustle, feminist career strategist, Cynthia Pong, answers the question “What should I do if I don’t think my job is a good fit anymore?” with real tips and an action plan that anyone can follow!
The Hustle: Basic Editing Tutorials
If you’re a beginner editor, check out these tutorials ALL BY WOMEN (!!!) to learn more about video editing. Each video is free, hosted on youtube, and a great place to start if you’re new to the craft!
The Hustle: Basic Screenwriting Tips
The Hustle is an advice section from the Light Leaks. If you’re a beginner in screenwriting for fiction short films, or going back to revise an old idea- this is the article for you. This easy breakdown was written by our founder, Kim Hoyos, and includes tips she’s learned from studying film, reading film books, and personal experience.
Free PDFs and Resources on Screenwriting, Film Production, and More
We created this master list of free PDFs for download because one major barrier, especially for students, women, BIPOC, and people living with a disability, is the financial barrier of higher education dedicated to film and tv. Education should be accessible. This list will be updated as more books are found and if a link is broken please feel free to reach out to us at kim@thelightleaks.com)
How Seeing Nonbinary Representation on Screen Allowed Me to See Myself
Anita Markoff is a freelance journalist and published poet, who is currently doing a Creative Writing MA in Scotland. They were able to view the premiere of Ashley by Jamie Crewe at the Glasglow film and it was the first time they’ve been able to see nonbinary representation by a nonbinary director.