co-founder of Dolly // writer/director @cakingofficial // reps @unitedtalent + kaplan/perrone
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hey! i started a blog:
elisternfilms.com/blog
yeah, i know. what’d i do that for?
there’s more info on my site, but at such a pivotal moment in our industry, I thought I’d try to shed some light on things for young creatives.
Idk I’m also on strike so.
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Man. I so respect the grind to build something new for the industry + the goal of uplifting underrepresented voices but …
Feels like this ain’t the way.
Long term very bullish on human first everything.
EXCLUSIVE: A new AI-powered platform called Wscripted+ has launched and its founders claim it will provide the industry with a fresh way to submit and review scripts.
“This is ethical AI and will boost female & underrepresented writers” said the founder
deadline.com/2024/10/artific…
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1/ #filmmakers I helped start a company built to make indie filmmaking easier.
It’s called Dolly. Link’s in bio. Oh, and it’s NOT AI video (ew).
1. We simplify expense management.
2. We’re completely free.
3. There are some opportunities to join the team…🧵
3/ I’m a freelancer. Personal financial planning is impossible (esp w/ industry as is).
I want Dolly to help with that. I want to continue building ways to help “smooth” income for freelancers…
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4/ So, if you or anyone you know is a #filmmaker #lineproducer #prodaccountant #UPM with a network and a desire to see the industry innovate…hit me up!
[email protected]
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Eli Stern retweeted
Jake Hirabayashi’s versatility provided him with a brief opportunity that led to the creation of his Futures app.
@DanHayesMLB on how a platform enabling teams to create their own development environments was created by 10 formative minor-league days.
theathletic.com/4775329/2023…
Reminder! I’m still doing (completely free!) mentorship through my site as well. This blog is really an extension of that — taking what I see and hear in those sessions and expanding on them.
If you know any creators-to-be, please send ‘em to elisternfilms.com !
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ALT We support our writers.
ALT We stand with writers in their fight to ensure the value of their work and look forward to the WGA and AMPTP coming to a resolution that does right by them.
100%. even in total CGI environments, have to anchor in a reality of that world, ie “if we had a spaceship with a camera attached, how would that look”.
What the best directors of digital action understand, IE Lucas and Cameron, is how the virtual camera has to feel like a physical, weighted object reacting to the action. It can't be "floaty," or have impossible camera moves. This is one reason the prequels are aging like wine.
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this thing is….ridiculous. in the best way ever. i can feel @JasonGruich giggling to himself saying “f*** it” at the beg, middle, and end of every scene. such a blast to read, dude.
In the year 2023, I have rediscovered the joy of writing and no one shall remove this joy from my grasp. Making the homies gush is goal #1 and only. New spec inbound, baby.
Eli Stern retweeted
(15) PRINCETON DOES IT AGAIN 😱
The Tigers pick up their second straight upset by defeating (7) Missouri 78-63, and will advance to the #Sweet16 🐅
#MarchMadness
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It's @PrincetonMBB. Hi.
We're the problem. It's us.
See you in the Sweet Sixteen!
#MarchMadness | #MakeShots
ALT Caden Pierce answers the call.
pssssssst Eli, that end or second act twist you think is awesome?
That really needs to be your midpoint.
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You’re going to beat this mom!! Strongest women I know ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻gofund.me/68670229
Totally understand this take, but…
A liberal arts education is not designed to prepare students for a career, but for a life. To make citizens of the world. To build passions and interests, broaden human experience.
It’s not career prep, but I’d argue it’s not built for that
College is closer to a 4-year party than a career-preparation program.
Most curriculum is totally unrelated to your future job—most jobs rely on skills that are entirely absent from college (planning, leading, etc).
But, college is a ton of fun. Just know why you’re going.
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