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The Sparq: The Business of Filmmaking (Let’s Be Honest)
The Sparq December 22, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey friend! Since I started The Sparq, it has been the place for me to share my journey as I build CineSparq paired with observations about the industry—what’s shifting, what’s broken, and what’s worth paying attention to. But over the last few weeks, something became clear. Aspiring writers and filmmakers don't have an information problem. We have a signal problem. There is no shortage of hot takes, threads,...
The Sparq: Filmmaker Opportunity Didn’t Disappear. How to Spot It And Prepare
The Sparq December 18, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey Reader, Remember how I said that whole Netflix Warner Bros deal was grown folks business? That still tracks. But after digging deeper into the reports and seeing people's are responses, it became clear that the deal itself is not the most important part. The real signal is what the reaction reveals. Every time Hollywood consolidates, the same fear shows up.Opportunities are drying up. But that is not...
The Sparq: Want Better Funding in 2026? Start With These Tools Now
The Sparq December 8, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey Reader, Man, the film industry has been jumping this week! Between bidding wars, takeovers and amazing new tools coming to the market, this week's newsletter is the most exciting one of the year for me! Here is what we are covering: CEO Story: We Got Our First Hater, help me celebrate! Industry Pulse: Netflix, Paramount & WB is Grown Folk Business Sparq Wire: Get A First Look! CineSparq Demo Opportunities:...
The Sparq: If 2025 wasn’t your year, here’s how you fix 2026
The Sparq November 30, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey Reader, If you’re reading this as you transition out of a long weekend and back into work mode, sowwy 😔 While many people were relaxing, last week gave me one of those rare moments where the shift in the industry aligned with the shift happening in me and in our creative community. So yes, I was working in between cooking, enjoying some family, and missing others. That's the journey. And even with the...
The Sparq: SAG Just Changed the Game for Indie Filmmakers
The Sparq November 17, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey friend, This week is one of those rare moments when the industry shifts and the reason I see it clearly snaps into focus. Let’s get into it. Industry Pulse: Did You Hear What SAG-AFTRA Just Said? CEO Story: A Problem, A Pivot, and a Major Win Success Spotlight: From Flip The Script to Docu-series Sparq Wire: Last chance for Film Funding Study SAG-AFTRA Just Made Vertical Dramas Legit (SAG-AFTRA) SAG-AFTRA...
The Sparq: You Helped Unlock a Major Breakthrough
The Sparq November 17, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey friend, This last week had me shooketh, I cannot lie! But I've recovered and I have some really good news! Here’s what we’re diving into today: CEO Story: A Problem, A Pivot, and a Major Win Industry Pulse: What You Should Pay Attention to This Week Holiday Tips: Don't Let Jive Turkey Take Over Did You Speak Up Yet?: Film Funding Study Ends 11/25 CEO Story The Cold Problem & Quick Pivot I’ve been reading...
The Sparq: Filmmakers Who Win Understand This First
The Sparq November 3, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey friend, This week brought clarity, alignment, and real movement. Between refining the CineSparq vision, shaping new updates, and paying close attention to where our industry is headed, I’m more grounded than ever in the work we’re doing here together. Here’s what we’re diving into today: Industry Pulse: What’s shifting and why it matters for you The Price of Vision: What it takes to build what doesn’t exist...
The Sparq: A Good Story Still Ain't Enough
The Sparq October 25, 2025 A weekly note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder Hey friend, This week was all about CONFIDENCE and launching a tech platform will absolutely test you (trust me 😔) I made a few hard decisions that helped me protect what I value and make room for what’s next. It wasn’t easy, but it reminded me that growth rarely happens in the comfort zone. I’ve also been leaning into structure both for myself, and for CineSparq. While I'm thinking about platform architecture,...
The Sparq: Your Story Deserves a Seat at the Table
The Sparq October 19, 2025 A note from Eunice — founder, filmmaker, builder. Hey friend, This week cracked something open for me. Between hearing Mayor Andre Dickens speak at Venture Atlanta, sharing space with women builders at the Female Founders Dinner, and launching CineSparq.com, I walked away with clarity about where we’re headed and how story still drives it all. Here’s what’s inside: How the industry is shifting and what that means for you Lessons from Venture Atlanta and the Mayor’s...
The Documentary I Never Planned to Make (But Have To)
The Journey to Launch: A Reluctant Founder’s Documentary Series I was featured in my first press release as the founder of Cinesparq but this isn’t about that (I did link to the release at the end of this message though). This is me accepting the call to action LOL. For weeks I've been wracking my brain (and running from this) trying to figure out what to share, what to keep private, what might be TMI, what could turn you off. If you know me, I like to sit quietly and build cool stuff. All...