Fresh talent and a few tarot cards

Here we are! It’s that time again. Candivan is announcing its next show: Intuition. We are ecstatic to add this sci-fi comedy that speaks to many diverse social issues...

Candivan Originals Creator Spotlight #1: Scott Davis, The Disappointing Life of Cassie Starr

Last week we announced our first original show! This week we sat down (emailed) with the team to get to know them a little better. First up, is Scott Davis....

Comedic story of female anti-hero to be the first Candivan Original Series

Brace yourself, put your heads between your knees, and hold onto your butts! Candivan is announcing our first show: The Disappointing Life of Cassie Starr. This comedy deals with big expectations and dashed hopes, and we are stoked...

Candivan secures 5 original shows and champions the creator era

Hey Candivaners! We’ve been pretty quiet––but it’s because we have been gearing up to launch our new streaming platform for dope indie webseries this summer....

Starting with a stop: How theme is everything

This is probably the most important topic in all of storytelling, and go figure, it’s one of the things that gets the least attention. When we talk about what makes a story work...

Visiting crazy town: How to heighten your comedy

You’re watching a TV show. A young woman, Sonia, somewhere in her 20s, sits her parents down. She’s holding a Tickle-Me Elmo doll...

How to Use Improv in Your Film or Show

Your editor is probably a nice person. So maybe he doesn’t call his mom enough. Or she switches lanes without using a signal. Or he farts on a crowded subway...

Top Critics Share What Makes a Show Good vs. Great

I talked to top TV critics, bloggers, and podcasters--including Sean T Collins and Alyssa Rosenberg--asking them the question "what is the difference between a good show and a great one?"