Storytelling script review and advising sessions
Have an idea you want to bring to life? A story you want to tell? A work in progress? A draft script or story that you want to make as good as it can be? We are now booking storytelling…
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Storyboards can help your commercial or film production shoot in this Covid world!
Following all these production guidelines; like remote shooting, social distancing, packaged catering are bizarre and overwhelming. Thankfully storyboards can facilitate your commercial or film production. Storyboards can help organize your thoughts, tell your story, sell your idea, help during your…
Storytelling: Our three ingredients
Joe’s Thanksgiving turkey is popular around these parts. It converts even non-turkey eaters. They say, “I hate turkey, but I love this!” The most interesting part? The ingredients that go into Joe’s turkey aren’t anything you would expect. Mandarins, cilantro…
Lessons From A Design Icon
Last month, the design, creative and comic book industries lost one of their very own, Milton Glaser. I thought I would honor his life by sharing some facts about him and what he learned in his 90+ years. After all, at SJS we…
Things to do at home!
At SJS, we’re also taking extra steps to stay healthy and mindful during these challenging times. We’re sharing them with you in hopes they’ll lift your spirits or make you think… or smile. We hope to go back to our normal broadcast next…
Get to know: Director Andrew Wonder
For our first interview this year, we’re thrilled to feature director, producer, and cinematographer Andrew Wonder from Station Film. Wonder, who started out at 17 as a field producer for MTV, has built a successful career by embracing technology and…
Get to know: EP Veronica Diaferia
This month we are featuring Veronica Diaferia, Executive Producer at tinygiant. She began her career as an assistant to the EP at hungry man, and recently has launched her own production company. We asked her to share a few career highlights with us. This is what she had to…
Get to Know: Director Matt Smukler
We recently interviewed Director Matt Smukler from Community Films. Matt’s directed hundreds of commercials and he’s known for capturing those small, intimate moments between people that can elevate any story in any medium. You can feel the familial comfort he draws…
Get to know: Publicist Lauri Aloi
Today, we are excited to share our Q&A with Publicist Lauri Aloi! You’re connected to over 500 creatives on LinkedIn. As a top publicist in the industry, you’ve helped many A-list film directors manage and implement their career objectives, what would you say…
Get to know: Director Irv Blitz
We are excited to bring you a glimpse into the minds of some of the idea-creators who trust us to bring their visions to life. Why are we so excited? Because behind every great idea—behind every creative visionary—there is an…
Nice to (finally!) meet you
In this industry, we don’t always get to meet the people we work with face-to-face. Sure, we talk on the phone, Skype and email, but sometimes years go by—and even though we’ve worked on numerous projects together—we’ve never shaken our…
Producers…Hire the right storyboard artist (or regret it later).
Directors…Which Style Storyboard Do You Prefer?