Page 1 of Sid Kali's writing

1. Taking Time to Enjoy Screenwriting and Entertainment Production Lately I’ve been feeling my mind has been too caught up with the business end of writing screenplays and entertainment production. It’s been too easy for me lately to look at every project I’m involved with as strictly... (posted by Sid 3 days 15 hours ago.)

2. Social Networking in the World of Indie Cinema Social networking in the world of indie cinema is one of the coolest parts of it all. You get to connect with a colorful cast of real like characters that share an addiction to making movies like you. I get a rush being part of the world of... (posted by Sid 11 days 22 hours ago.)

3. Screenwriting and Movie Making Highs and Lows There are going to be tough times in screenwriting and movie making. Fear, stress, frustration and anxiety like to come out and play when you’re at a low point feeling mentally exhausted. It’s impossible to be upbeat and positive all... (posted by Sid 18 days 16 hours ago.)

4. The Underbelly of Indie Movie Production, Exotic Dancers and Hard Money Lenders The underbelly of indie movie production in my experience is unavoidable unless you’re making and distributing movies in a bubble as an independent wealthy indie film producer, or funding a movie through donations of outstanding film fans... (posted by Sid 20 days 17 hours ago.)

5. Under the Dome of Indie Movie Distribution Living under the dome of indie movie distribution is wildly entertaining, unpredictable and strangely addictive for most indie filmmakers that make movies way outside of Hollywood. The cast of real life characters you meet dealing with indie... (posted by Sid 23 days 14 hours ago.)

6. Moving Forward to Create New Things in the Book Publishing World All projects come to an end for people and then they find themselves moving forward to create new things. The siren’s song for me is the book publishing world. Producing a variety of entertainment in different genres for viewers continues... (posted by Sid 24 days 13 hours ago.)

7. The Journey of Turning a Screenplay into a Novel Continues with Help from Authors on Twitter I have received tremendously helpful and practical advice from novel writers using the social media of Twitter. Writing a novel has something I have wanted to do for a long time. In life some of things we want to do seem to get away from us as... (posted by Sid 29 days 23 hours ago.)

8. The World of Movie Distribution and Selling Movies The world of movie distribution and selling movies is a tough place. After fighting and sweating to finish a movie you’re mentally and physically exhausted. You just want to take a break and rest, but you can’t because finishing a... (posted by Sid 34 days 19 hours ago.)

9. Joanna Krupa, Club Universe and a Creative Awakening Club Universe was the first short film I wrote and directed. Years have passed since then, but I look back on this project with a smile. It marks the point in my life where I had a creative awakening and I finally decided to not be afraid of... (posted by Sid 41 days 18 hours ago.)

10. The Naked Truth about Errors and Omissions Insurance in the World of Indie Film Distribution Errors and Omissions Insurance (E & O Insurance) is something every movie producer needs if they want to sign a movie distribution deal. I’m not an entertainment attorney or insurance salesperson, but Errors and Omissions Insurance... (posted by Sid 45 days 15 hours ago.)

11. Mexican Horror Wrestling Movies Showcase Killer Retro Artwork Mexican horror wrestling movies showcase killer retro artwork that has a gritty indie cinema grindhouse feel to them. We wanted to pay homage to the style with our version of grindhouse artwork for Psoro the movie. United Kingdom filmmaker... (posted by Sid 47 days 19 hours ago.)

12. Labor Pains and Contractions in Film Production I’ve read that labor pains and contractions in pregnancy are pains that are all part of the labor process that prepares the body for giving birth. There’s a lot more that goes on during pregnancy and childbirth. Ask any woman who has... (posted by Sid 65 days 14 hours ago.)

13. Handling Revisions for a Locked Shooting Script A big part of screenwriting is handling script revisions for a locked shooting script that’s already filming. Locked shooting scripts are basically the road map of what’s to be filmed with page numbers, scene numbers etc. There will... (posted by Sid 86 days 14 hours ago.)

14. Movie Post Production Is Going Through Hell to Get To Heaven Movie post production can be described as going through hell to get to heaven. Your filmmaking heart gets pounding when you start movie post production. Thump…thump…thump! All the sweat and energy poured into filming scenes with... (posted by Sid 90 days 16 hours ago.)

15. Walking Down the Road of Screenwriting and Movie Making Uncensored Walking the road of screenwriting and movie making is an exciting creative adventure that will have you crossing paths with a variety characters while experiencing the good, the bad and uncensored moments of the entertainment business. There are... (posted by Sid 102 days 9 hours ago.)

16. The War and Peace of Making Movies I’ve learned through making movies the war and peace of making movies can be either creative hell or creative heaven. It is cliché, but it is really all in a person’s outlook on indie film production which it will be. Being... (posted by Sid 123 days 19 hours ago.)

17. Entertainment Lawyers, Film Sales Representatives and Securing Movie Distribution The amount of paperwork involved with producing a movie is a pain in the ass. All of it needs to be legally acceptable when it’s time to deal with film deliverables. This part of being a filmmaker is probably the least enjoyable part of the... (posted by Sid 247 days 16 hours ago.)

18. ThunderCats, Psoro and Badassery Be warned this blog post titled ThunderCats, Psoro and Badassery is being written after a very long Saturday that kept going until 3:30 A.M. Sunday. My mind and body are moving a little slow this afternoon. What does any of this have to do with... (posted by Sid 247 days 16 hours ago.)

19. Movie Distribution Plans and Marketing Strategy It’s too easy to neglect having a marketing strategy and movie distribution plan when producing on an indie film budget. Producers are focused on fleshing out a tight screenplay, hiring cast and crew while keeping track of every dollar they... (posted by Sid 247 days 16 hours ago.)

20. Independent Film Financing and Movie Distribution – Dancing Nude Independent film financing and movie distribution reminds of what it would feel like dancing nude on stage (much respect for exotic dancers at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club!). You show up to pitch your movie project and need to be able to dance to a... (posted by Sid 278 days 13 hours ago.)

21. Freelance Writing Will Sharpen Your Screenwriting Skills Working as a freelance writer will sharpen your screenwriting skills like wet stone does a jungle machete. A writer’s mind can become an overgrown jungle that makes it very tough to cut a creative path to finishing a screenplay. I follow... (posted by Sid 297 days 2 hours ago.)

22. Angry Goats Attack Indie Filmmakers and Writers across the World There will always be one angry goat that attacks filmmakers and writers when they try to work. It’s usually a person close to the filmmaker or writer that has a negative vibe or toxic personality. They have no idea why a person would want to... (posted by Sid 305 days 11 hours ago.)

23. The Devil is in the Details with Psoro Real Gore SFX As one of the writers and producers of Psoro it has been a kickass learning experience working with real gore SFX. UK based visual artist Paul While (Graphic Delusions) is driven by a passion for horror and attention to details when creating SFX.... (posted by Sid 307 days 21 hours ago.)

24. Erotica Entertainment, Erotic Romance Novels and Erotic Poems are rising in Popularity Erotica entertainment, erotic romance novels and erotic poems are rising in popularity with viewers and readers that want to be seduced visually or mentally. I remember a conversation with a friend where they told me erotica really just meant... (posted by Sid 312 days 8 hours ago.)

25. Making Money Creating Entertainment like an Exotic Dancer Making money creating entertainment is one of those exotic dancer stages that have constant ups and downs like in life. Talented indie filmmakers, book authors, music artists and entertainment producers strive to have as many people watch, read... (posted by Sid 318 days 21 hours ago.)