Filmmaker, Blogger, Speaker
When we first began making movies, I hated reviews. I considered movie reviewers “Filmmaker Enemy #1”. Any time we got a negative review, which was quite often in the early days, I cried, convinced the reviewer was just being mean. As we’ve continued in the industry, I’ve grown to appreciate and, yes, even love reviewers.… Read More
If you’ve got a big budget movie with stars and studio backing, film festivals are probably a waste of your time. But if you’re a small indie film struggling to get noticed, film festivals can be the ticket to getting the attention and validation you need. When we made The Good Book, we were in… Read More
The first time I met Caroline George, I knew she was destined for greatness. The more I get to know her and see all that she’s accomplishing at such a young age, the more excited I get to see what all she has in store for her future. Caroline is not only the author of… Read More
Facebook is a wonderful thing. It’s free and it’s easy, and anyone can create a Facebook page for their business or movie. Instagram is a great way to show off screenshots, behind the scenes photos, and even short video clips. Twitter allows you to connect with folks in a whole new way. IMDb is a… Read More
As a teenager, I loved to read self-help books. I remember reading the advice to dress for the position you want, not the position you have. At the time I was working retail, and I’m pretty sure the managers didn’t dress any differently than the cashiers, but I stored away that information and put it… Read More
On December 8, 1990 a communications major with a desire to make movies married a schoolteacher with a passion for writing and directing drama. A decade later, we combined our unique talents and produced our first Mainstreet Productions feature film. Our motion pictures have screened in theaters across the country, aired on countless television networks… Read More
When we were filming The Good Book and Providence, the term Mise-en-scene came up a lot. It’s a film term that means “everything the camera sees” and since we were telling stories visually, it was critical that everything on screen was there for a reason. Every detail from location choice to costumes and props was… Read More
I’m Sharon Wilharm, a filmmaker, blogger, and speaker. My husband and I just released Summer of ’67, our seventh feature film. Prior to our filmmaking days, we ran an antique mall, and before that a chain of coin-laundries. Each of our endeavors has involved massive amounts of marketing and promotion. We’ve noticed that our most effective… Read More
