The Nature of Experimenting in Film
When you hear the term “Experimental Film” your mind might conjure the work of such filmmakers as Duchamp, Bunuel, and Cocteau…
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Imitation vs. Inspiration in Filmmaking, or When to Put Down Your Insecurity and Embrace Your Own Ideas
There is a thin line between inspiration and imitation. We all know the old adage “Imitation is the highest form of flattery…
The Value of Art
Earlier today "Short of the Week" posted about Vimeo's plan to start charging to view certain films. I posted back that they nee…
"Marine and Filmmaker" - Veteran's Day Tribute: An interview with my friend Jay Peterson.
An Interview with Jay Peterson Marine and Filmmaker From time to time Ill be interviewing fellow filmmakers who I think are doing…
The Greatest Witch of All
It was because of the Wizard of Oz that I started walking around at age five telling anyone who would listen that I was going to b…
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" meet "I Walked With A Zombie"
Long before there was "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" there was "I Walked with a Zombie" - a film produced by Val Lewton, who wo…
Framing and the Weeping Woman
Recently, I read an article on one of Kubricks signatures in film the one point perspective. Bunkers, hallways, snow mazes, and l…
The Triptych Heart
The Triptych Heart is now online to view.This one was a long time coming and has been through three different versions (with three…
Have you seen the Film Annex in Afghanistan Channel?
In 1988 I was fortunate enough to participate in the first Youth Summit between American and (then) Soviet teens. We were hooked…
WORLD BUILDING - The Underworld
All this week I'll be posting as I create the Underworld in photoshop for my new web series, Persephone, which will premiere here …
