In 1976, an immigrant child must navigate the trials and tribulations of starting sixth grade in the United States and surviving the rough city streets after escaping a brutal communist regime, living in a refugee camp, and witnessing his parents go through a turbulent marriage. This coming-of-age story examines life, love, loss, and triumphs as seen through the eyes of a child.
FEATURED "3rd & Fairfax" PODCAST EPISODE
Aug 27, 2026 3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Luciano Saber speaks with creators and showrunners Chris Brancato & Michael Panes (Godfather of Harlem, Hotel Cocaine) about their crime drama series The Westies, which chronicles a New York Irish gang in the ’80s. They discuss their creative collaboration, writing process, and much more
FEATURED ASPIRING HOLLYWOOD PODCAST
Independent Filmmaking: Then vs. Now — Is It Easier to Make Movies in 2026? Technology has revolutionized independent filmmaking—but has it actually made it easier to succeed? In this episode, Luc Saber looks back at the indie film revolution of the 1990s, compares the challenges of shooting on 35mm with today's digital and AI-powered tools, and explains why getting your movie noticed may be harder than ever. Discover Luc's reverse-engineering approach to making an independent film, from identifying market needs and writing the screenplay to raising money, securing distribution, and ultimately generating revenue.
Aspiring Filmmaker is a practical guide for anyone who dreams of turning a film idea into a finished, marketable production.
Drawing from my own filmmaking journey, this book takes you behind the scenes of the independent filmmaking process and shares lessons, strategies, and insights that can help aspiring filmmakers navigate the realities of bringing a project to life.
A central theme is the importance of reverse engineering your film project: understanding the audience and marketplace first, identifying the right story, evaluating its commercial potential, and planning backward from the desired outcome.
FEATURED ASPIRING HOLLYWOOD INTERVIEW
TIM RUSS talks about his acting and directing career.
