The Crewsaide | Alison | Activity https://thecrewsaide.com/members/aguessou/activity/ Activity feed for Alison. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 2bc9107954d8f12f5fd6d10baa67983a Alison: Welcome to the community @Tree ! Drop a quick reply below […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/753/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the community @Tree ! Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you:

  • What are you currently working on right now?

  • What kind of stories or projects get you most excited to make?

  • What is one movie or show you can watch over and over without getting bored?

Drop your answers below when you get a chance!

]]> 0 3b7716ac6e64e5a0d52ee2808901c9f9 Alison posted an update: Quick heads-up: The Green Room is happening virtually […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/747/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 Quick heads-up: The Green Room is happening virtually this Sunday, October 11th.

If you have an active project right now, this is the space to share what you’re working on, what you need to move it forward (crew, gear, feedback, casting), and what skills or resources you can offer to help out other local creators.

Who’s planning to drop in this…

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]]> 0 428b04cab15a6c580a2f0409c1865a47 Alison posted an update: Between long development cycles, prep, and […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/746/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 Between long development cycles, prep, and post-production, hitches always happen and the fatigue is real.

When you start losing steam on a script or project you’ve been staring at for months, how do you step back and reset without abandoning the work entirely?

]]> 0 85736947e781952bc65b787ab1bb6555 Alison posted an update: There is a lot of standard "industry wisdom" […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/745/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:30:00 -0500 There is a lot of standard “industry wisdom” passed around, but not all of it holds up when you’re actually in the dirt making something.

What is a piece of filmmaking, acting, or screenwriting advice you were given early on that turned out to be completely useless or wrong?

]]> 0 5557ece50d6d6333ddac6c255c01eefe Alison posted an update: We spend a lot of time troubleshooting what goes wrong […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/741/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 We spend a lot of time troubleshooting what goes wrong on set, but let’s talk about what goes right.

What is one specific scene, shot, line, or performance in something you’ve made that turned out exactly how you envisioned it (or even better)? What made it click?

]]> 0 f142e8a25dabec5ac9cb1d77e79aa2fb Alison posted an update: Quick reminder for local directors: today (October 1) […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/740/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 Quick reminder for local directors: today (October 1) at 4:00 PM CST is the Step 1 application deadline for the Jerome Foundation Minnesota Film Production Grant (up to $30,000 for early-career directors).

Details and portal: https://www.jeromefdn.org/minnesota-film-production-grant

Is anyone in the space putting an application in today, or…

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The Jerome Foundation was founded by Jerome Hill (1905-1972), a noted filmmaker, composer and painter, and awards grants to emerging artists in Hill’s home state of Minnesota and New York City, where he spent much of his creative life.

]]> 0 25963c0746d5c99bbf126eff618f1fdb Alison posted an update: What's a movie or show that got crushed by critics […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/739/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:30:00 -0500 What’s a movie or show that got crushed by critics or audiences, but you’ll defend every time?

]]> 0 13ace1913ab658a99dcd5b30a21b1f95 Alison replied to the discussion Distribution Playbook in the forum Distribution https://thecrewsaide.com/forums/discussion/distribution-playbook/#post-3585 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:16:51 -0500 Reply to Distribution Playbook

@emf2025 thanks for sharing, this is such an awesome resource!

]]> 1867e23f895261a718fd50fb73b8a468 Alison posted an update: Just a quick heads-up to keep on your radar, The Golden […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/734/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 Just a quick heads-up to keep on your radar, The Golden Hour is right around the corner.

For anyone who hasn’t joined one yet, it’s our virtual quiet hour where we hop on, and just get head-down work done together. Whether you’re writing, editing, or working through admin stuff. No networking pressure, just dedicated time to make progress on…

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]]> 0 8c4c4832295863a0b664f4d653ff70ce Alison posted an update: Every set has its own rhythm, but there are always […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/733/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 Every set has its own rhythm, but there are always those unspoken rules people learn the hard way.

What is one set etiquette rule (written or unwritten) you think every filmmaker, actor, or crew member should know before Day 1?

]]> 0 6684cd844135f250d861c9d1ecf40fd9 Alison: Welcome to the space @JPP and @Cam! Drop a quick reply […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/732/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:30:00 -0500 Welcome to the space @JPP and @Cam! Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you:

  • What kind of projects or stories get you most excited to create?
  • What is one movie or show you can watch over and over without getting bored?
  • What is your go-to way to recharge after wrapping a heavy work week or shoot?

Drop your answers below when you get a chance!

]]> 0 1c433506fd65784344b181ab2813d0e8 Alison posted an update: When budget, time, location, or weather fell apart on […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/647/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 When budget, time, location, or weather fell apart on a shoot, what was the creative solution or quick pivot you pulled off to make the scene work?

]]> 0 2adbd65415e33494d6e7205bced75878 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/645/#acomment-729 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:03:06 -0500 @CHRISTINA I wont have too much, but simple is always best. Knowing it’s probably a project on everyone’s mind, an “I’m interested” might not mean much, but other ways to stay visible is ensuring you’ve followed all the ways they communicate, and just in case they follow you, keep your socials/newsletters fresh so hopefully it also stays on their radar.

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We had new folks join the space this past week @Seyistories @Vera

Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you:

  • What are you currently working on right now?
  • What type of work […]
]]> 4fdc751c2380f2262e6bc7087e797c02 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/645/#acomment-727 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:20:42 -0500 @CHRISTINA thanks Christina! October is fast approaching so this is definitely the time to stay on all the casting director’s radar! It will be such an exciting opportunity once it comes to town!

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We had new folks join the space this past week @Seyistories @Vera

Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you:

  • What are you currently working on right now?
  • What type of work […]
]]> 2b6e9acb42b2da64570f1409b436e293 Alison posted an update: Quick heads-up for anyone sitting on an episodic […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/646/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 Quick heads-up for anyone sitting on an episodic script, today (Sept 17) is the deadline to submit for the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow at Twin Cities Film Fest.

They are picking 3 projects for pitch coaching and a live pitch in front of TV industry reps at TCFF in October.

I am submitting the pilot for The Kano Chronicles before the…

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]]> 0 c2641da4449518bf21e4f4cb4eadcd60 Alison: We had new folks join the space this past week @Seyistories […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/645/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 -0500 We had new folks join the space this past week @Seyistories @Vera

Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you:

  • What are you currently working on right now?
  • What type of work or stories do you love working on most?
  • What is a movie or show you love that you feel like nobody else talks about?

Drop your answers below when you get a chance!

]]> 6 5cc092c374db5f61f92af64a9f7cb944 Alison posted a new post. https://thecrewsaide.com/?p=3411 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500 0 1d6f173c7468ddea4728d2c5508ab351 Alison posted an update: Indie filmmaking usually comes down to solving […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/639/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 Indie filmmaking usually comes down to solving weird production problems on a shoestring. Things like shooting a night scene in broad daylight, making a basement look like an interrogation room, or staging a fight scene with two actors and zero space.

What is a production hurdle or constraint you had to solve on set, and how did you pull it off?

]]> 0 fa0c00b9ca900fd2aafc2f283074edef Alison posted an update: We've all seen a scene or a moment in prep that […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/638/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0500 We’ve all seen a scene or a moment in prep that felt completely stuck until someone offered one small, clear note that made everything click.

Whether you were writing, acting, or directing, what is a memorable note or small tweak you have seen instantly turn a scene around?

]]> 0 c27f64c4ba14ec3e446d8b4894f2a09a Alison and Vera are now connected https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/644/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:13:06 -0500 0 8a50926f53ae328ad26ac7dcba2f30a3 Alison posted an update: I was talking with a few folks this past week about how […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/637/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:34:06 -0500 I was talking with a few folks this past week about how on indie sets, people always end up pulling out skills that don’t always show up on their main profile. Things like choreography, voiceover, prop building, stunts, or SFX makeup.

What is a secondary skill or craft you can jump into when a shoot needs an extra hand?

]]> 0 3486bb985964e5f088e57ada877451ef Alison and Seyi are now connected https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/636/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:24:47 -0500 0 066d74c2021a89132624f939021ecb0e Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/625/#acomment-629 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:30:29 -0500 @emf2025 love the skyway idea, is such a Minnesota staple. Not sure of the logistics but it would make some cool scenes. The high ceilings was actually at one of the artists lofts in St. Paul, and a last minute find when our initial location fell through.

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What is one spot in Minnesota you love working in, shooting at, or attending events?

Could be a specific studio, neighborhood, theater, or public spot that always delivers. Drop your pick below.

]]> 91c472fa10b3a2ebdcc1cb3c46b94a5a Alison posted an update: What is one spot in Minnesota you love working in, […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/625/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 What is one spot in Minnesota you love working in, shooting at, or attending events?

Could be a specific studio, neighborhood, theater, or public spot that always delivers. Drop your pick below.

]]> 3 098d765001efa8c60c2312bbd40c5caa Alison posted an update: Script revisions and schedule shifts happen right […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/624/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0500 Script revisions and schedule shifts happen right before cameras roll.

How do you handle sudden changes to a scene without losing your rhythm on set?

Drop your approach below.

]]> 0 80e7e08e7515f05eb81e08d57f945100 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/623/#acomment-627 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:46:23 -0500 @CHRISTINA this is a great one to keep an eye out for. If I see anything first hand, I’ll be sure to drop it in the community! Thanks for sharing Christina!

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What local films, plays, or web series have caught your attention lately?

Whether it is something a peer is making or a project you saw screened locally, drop a project or creator we should check out.

]]> 2331207b8edd641d4c9f9211db188626 Alison posted an update: What local films, plays, or web series have caught […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/623/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0500 What local films, plays, or web series have caught your attention lately?

Whether it is something a peer is making or a project you saw screened locally, drop a project or creator we should check out.

]]> 2 f8f4a25fb830644f5b0a977343636145 Alison posted an update: We all have that one project where everything went wrong, […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/611/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 We all have that one project where everything went wrong, or where the creative leap was huge, and we came out the other side a completely different filmmaker, writer, or performer.

What type of project taught you the biggest lesson in your career so far?

Drop a line below about what you took away from it.

]]> 0 27fdb5f5fc9eeca8426c374d27e44b14 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/610/#acomment-621 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:15:55 -0500 @Paul I suspect different roles call for different emotion, so is this more so for when you’re lav’d up?

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We talk a lot about best practices, but most of us picked up a bad set habit early on that we had to unlearn.

What is one set habit or workflow mistake you had to break as you gained […]

]]> 5832052a13169e0f10050f426621ff55 Alison posted an update: We talk a lot about best practices, but most of us picked […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/610/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 We talk a lot about best practices, but most of us picked up a bad set habit early on that we had to unlearn.

What is one set habit or workflow mistake you had to break as you gained more experience?

Drop yours below.

]]> 3 460684b372bb51d8732062699d311f14 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/612/#acomment-618 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:04:41 -0500 Congrats @Paul ! So are you writing a comedy then for your next project?

In reply to - Alison to Paul, Ikraam and Danielle

We had a few new folks join the network last week. Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you and your work.

Answer these 3 quick questions:

  1. What area of the […]

]]> 7aacf4cf546da7435d7bf4bcdce4ab53 Alison posted an update: For the actors and writers in the room, what is an […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/609/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 For the actors and writers in the room, what is an instant green flag you look for when reading a new script or character breakdown?

Drop the detail or writing style that makes a script an immediate yes for you.

]]> 0 5e1ccc8e667668aa1380e67df7f32cde Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/612/#acomment-616 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:41:56 -0500 @emf2025 I love a good salted pretzel! Add a little bit of sweetness and I will not stop crunching!

In reply to - Alison to Paul, Ikraam and Danielle

We had a few new folks join the network last week. Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you and your work.

Answer these 3 quick questions:

  1. What area of the […]

]]> a3f5a0b3f27ca35abee3dc1feab191f3 Alison: We had a few new folks join the network last week. Drop […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/612/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 We had a few new folks join the network last week. Drop a quick reply below so everyone can get to know you and your work.

Answer these 3 quick questions:

  1. What area of the craft do you spend most of your time in? (e.g., Writing, Acting, Directing, Camera, Audio, etc.)

  2. What type of work or stories do you love working on most?

  3. What is your go-to…

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]]> 4 03d9080bea700b80ab9fb63345275212 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/590/#acomment-608 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:27:40 -0500 @emf2025 I’ll have to check out the two shorts.
I remember watching Kajillionaire when Even Rachel Wood was a the height of working on West World. Completely opposite characters which is always interesting to see what sort of work actors pick outside of their popular work, and to make a long story short, it felt like Matilda for adults 😀

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Heading into the weekend, drop a quick line below:

Are you on set/in edit this weekend, or catching up on films?

If you are watching something good, drop the title so we can add it to the list.

]]> 8f1263a0981cdc160cef83d838e32845 Alison replied to the discussion Klipist in the forum Distribution https://thecrewsaide.com/forums/discussion/klipist/#post-3405 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:25:27 -0500 Reply to Klipist

I’ve never heard of them before but it seems like a cool site. Especially when it’s tough to find the right audience for short films, it looks like a helpful option.

]]> 2910e25c1c4dc51e5462be68fb5c78e0 Alison posted an update: Heading into the weekend, drop a quick line below:Are you […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/590/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 Heading into the weekend, drop a quick line below:

Are you on set/in edit this weekend, or catching up on films?

If you are watching something good, drop the title so we can add it to the list.

]]> 3 a2c1201281ef62faf0ce79eda1e679fb Alison posted an update: Aside from the obvious big-ticket items, what is the […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/589/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0500 Aside from the obvious big-ticket items, what is the small, inexpensive accessory in your kit, like a specific clip, tape, adapter, or tool, that saves you regularly on set?

Drop your go-to item below so we can compile a quick list.

]]> 0 a0532e18d73d556ab04e0c8f989accee Alison and Paul are now connected https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/601/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:42:01 -0500 0 db76ee3364fe9311b0aa8ac8fbe8366a Alison posted an update: The City of Minneapolis has opened interest forms for […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/600/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:07:00 -0500 The City of Minneapolis has opened interest forms for the Partnership Engagement Fund.

​The fund supports projects designed to keep local communities engaged, healthy, and connected by helping community groups and nonprofits partner with neighborhood organizations.

​Who can apply: Nonprofits and community individuals partnering with a…

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]]> 0 18d02cf00a754ba42bc0345046747028 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/588/#acomment-597 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:58 -0500 @Paul interestingly enough, we did a version of the second on Out of Time using Studiobinder. But now I can’t remember if I also sent out PDFs in email as well…

In reply to - Alison posted an update ]]> 719a1424fe3c1e5de60e39be9023d793 Alison posted a new post. https://thecrewsaide.com/?p=3399 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:21 -0500 Getting Your Film Noticed

Every filmmaker has a journey. The failures, the breakthroughs, the midnight edits, the imposter whispers.

]]> 0 12f4594b509e2b64d3c784752e523237 Alison posted an update: https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/588/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 2 d908c8b55614902a27c9273059c14feb Alison posted an update: Everyone has a non-negotiable step when wrapping […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/582/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 Everyone has a non-negotiable step when wrapping up production planning, whether it is double-checking crew call times, running through a final tech scout checklist, or prepping backup gear.

What is the one thing you refuse to leave to chance before day one of production?

Drop your non-negotiable habit below.

]]> 0 793a5b42787f5e117eabad16361670e2 Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/565/#acomment-584 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:04:06 -0500 @emf2025 thanks for sharing! I’ve bookmarked it.

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Whether you are in the middle of a busy production season or taking time to refine your workflow before fall, most of us are constantly picking up new tools or honing a specific part of […]

]]> e80a136fca65c6c19a2348aa5722c6bc Alison posted a new activity comment https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/581/#acomment-583 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:28:20 -0500 Hey @guero, @zach, and @jzp! Welcome to the space. Drop your 3 answers below when you get a minute, we’d love to know what kind of projects you’re into.

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We have had a few new folks jump into the platform recently. Whether you just got access or have been quietly following along, drop a quick reply below to introduce yourself.

Answer these […]

]]> 0b50c0df98d32a056adedb0e32ef285c Alison posted an update: We have had a few new folks jump into the platform […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/581/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0500 We have had a few new folks jump into the platform recently. Whether you just got access or have been quietly following along, drop a quick reply below to introduce yourself.

Answer these 3 quick questions:

  • What department or role do you spend most of your time in? (e.g., Producing, Camera, Audio, Editing)
  • What type of work or projects do you…

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]]> 1 a0d9cd944f46206cbda212f6c9d91bc9 Alison posted an update: This Sunday, August 16, we are holding our next virtual […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/580/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 This Sunday, August 16, we are holding our next virtual On the Slate session.

It is a focused, 1-hour hangout to share projects you are planning, talk through what you need to bring them to life, and connect with people who want to get involved.

If you plan on jumping in Sunday, drop a comment below with one project or role you are focused on…

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]]> 0 75be70106a789ff545656a1ecf2067f7 Alison posted an update: Whether you are building shot lists, mood boards, or […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/570/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 Whether you are building shot lists, mood boards, or tech scout notes, getting the vision out of your head and onto paper takes work.

What is the one planning tool or app you rely on most to map out a production before you hit set?

]]> 0 4b6fea6079293a2ed1a7743a4f654e7d Alison posted an update: When you are putting together a team for a project, what […] https://thecrewsaide.com/newsfeed/p/569/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0500 When you are putting together a team for a project, what is the main green flag you look for in someone before bringing them on?

Drop the trait or habit that makes someone an instant yes for your set.

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