by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Mount Vernon Film Festival Logo Mount Vernon, NY—In a strategic and values-driven partnership, Pitchcraft Media Inc. has teamed up with the Mount Vernon Film Festival (MVFF) to uplift and celebrate the voices of independent filmmakers. This collaboration marks a shared mission: to spotlight diverse stories, create opportunity for growth, and build a thriving creative community that nurtures talent at every stage. As an established public relations and d

Headshot of Daniel Hirsh By Anthony Lopez-Rizzo In the world of acting, physicality plays a pivotal role in creating enticing and captivating performances. Actor and creator Daniel Hirsh (@hirshnoc) is revealing critical yet often overlooked physical elements in his viral TikTok series “Cracking Acting.” This innovative series, dubbed “#cracking,” breaks down key techniques actors can use to elevate their craft by improving body awareness and movement. No fluff. No unnecessar

by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Mount Veron Film Festival Logo A new chapter in the creative story of Westchester is beginning. The Mount Vernon Film Festival (MVFF) is making its inaugural debut this August 9–10, and it’s more than just another festival it’s a fresh stage for storytellers from all walks of life. Mount Vernon Film Festival: A Festival Built for the Culture What sets MVFF apart? It’s Mount Vernon’s very first film festival and it’s not just here to screen films. It’s h

by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Image of Netflix Building by Netflix Website Fort Monmouth, NJ –Lights, camera, Jersey? That’s right, Netflix is rolling deep into the Garden State with the grand opening of its massive new production hub at Fort Monmouth. What used to be a historic army base is now on track to become the East Coast’s newest content factory, and it’s giving serious “Hollywood East” energy. If you're wondering why everyone's buzzing about Fort Monmouth lately, here’s the

by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Short-form series apps In today’s swipe-and-scroll culture, short-form drama series are not just a passing trend they’re a powerful force transforming the global entertainment industry. Whether it’s a 2-minute vertical romance on a Chinese streaming app or a gritty 10-minute series on an indie platform, bite-sized storytelling is winning the attention wars and racking up billions of views in the process. Where short-form series All Began Short-form stor

by Anthony Lopez-Rizzo Image by Saturation.io New Jersey is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers, offering one of the most competitive tax credit programs in the country. Whether you're producing a feature film, TV series, or digital media project, the NJ Film and Digital Media Tax Credit can cover up to 35% of your qualified production expenses dramatically stretching your budget while keeping your project on track. Here’s What You Need to Know: 35% Credit: For qualifie