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We at Lucidity Pictures are preparing to enter one of the most intricate and fascinating phases of filmmaking—post-production. This stage will last through the summer and involves five major elements, each requiring expertise, precision, and artistry. While many people think of post-production as simply editing, it’s far more complex. It’s where the raw footage transforms […]
Fresh off the NRB convention, I boarded a red-eye flight to Los Angeles, exhausted but energized for what lay ahead. Our production team, scattered across different flights, converged late at night at our lodging, preparing for an early morning start. The road ahead was long—both literally and figuratively—but the work we were about to do […]
What You Need to Know Colorado’s proposed HB25-1259 aims to modify regulations surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete donation, with the stated goal of making the process smoother and reducing administrative burdens. However, while the bill does offer some simplifications for clinics and donor banks, it also removes several existing protections—raising questions about what’s […]
A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against Coastal Fertility Specialists after the clinic implanted her with another couple’s embryo. Krystena Murray, a white woman, carried and delivered a Black baby—a shocking revelation that led to a devastating custody battle and a painful loss. Murray lost custody five months after delivery, despite wanting to keep […]
Lucidity Pictures at NRB 2025: Building Connections and Expanding Outreach The cool 65-degree weather in Dallas this past week was a welcome change from the freezing temperatures of Iowa and Nebraska. Donning a blazer instead of a ski jacket, I entered the grand entrance of the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, where the 2025 […]
Three days ago, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and accessible. His reasoning? To help American families struggling with infertility—a noble intention on the surface. But what if the policies that sound compassionate at first glance actually create more problems than they solve? Let’s break it […]
Three strangers brought up IVF in conversations with me. Some conversations are planned. Others—the ones that truly confirm you’re doing the right thing—happen when you least expect them. In the past few months, three complete strangers have approached me, unprompted, to talk about IVF. Not in a clinical setting, not at a film event, but […]
“Embryo Ashes DNA Jewelry” by Baby Bee Hummingbirds — The ashes of surplus embryos created from in vitro fertilization in jewelry. Photo credits: Baby Bee Hummingbird This product has been around since 2014, but only recently has social media caught on. Instagram exploded with horrified reactions as influencers weighed in—but what exactly is this? Are […]
We couldn’t have been more excited for our first shoot. It was both nerve-wracking and thrilling. From South Florida to Montana, the crew met face-to-face in the small town of Des Moines, Iowa. It was -4ºF. The Floridian director was not prepared for how the Iowan cold bit her fingers. Opting for dexterity, she left […]