Deconstructing Cinema in Order to Reveal It

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/movies/11darg.html

Film Independent's Filmmaker Forum - overview

As a Project:Involve fellow at Film Independent, I attended its Filmmaker Forum this weekend at the DGA, the walls of which are decorated with photos of directors I admire. At the event, I spoke to John August (writer of Corpse Bride and Big Fish), producer of Juno, COO of Lionsgate, top agents, trailblazers of digital media, and socially conscious docu-filmmakers. I also heard producers of The Last Emperor and Little Miss Sunshine speak.

Unexpectedly, I ran into my directing teacher at UCLA, an ex-co-worker who's a wonderful line producer, and my high school classmate who's a smart, knowledgeable casting director of Inglourious Basterds. How funny? What a small world!

(photo courtesy of Lisa Stacilauska, fellow P:I comrade)

With information galore, we need news judgment -- latimes.com

With information galore, we need news judgment -- latimes.com

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Internet influences film audiences

Internet influences film audiences

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Behind the scene photos of my latest short plus photos from my awesome directing class

This summer, I took an amazing directing class at UCLA Extension with a bunch of talented students and a teacher who loves to teach. Every student must put on a scene in class using professional actors. I took the extra step of filming the scene (from The Fast and the Furious) outside of class as did a few other students.

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Werner Herzog-scariest professor ever??

Digital video camera, $500. Weekend seminar, $1,450. Getting abused/inspired by legendary director Werner Herzog? Priceless.

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Wong Kar-wai's Fallen Angels vs. Hofland's Character Short

Jeff Hofland is friend who has done some amazing shorts. His character short reminds me a little of Wong Kar-wai's Fallen Angels. 


Character Short (5) from Jeff Hofland on Vimeo.

Hereafter: Eastwood, Spielberg, Damon ~ Hell yeah, a movie I can't wait to see

Clint Eastwood, one of favorite directors, is going into production on a supernatural thriller with Spielberg producing. Last time they teamed up, the result was The Letters from Iwo Jima, the type of movies I aspired to have the competence to make one day.

Damon set for Eastwood's 'Hereafter'

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Bryon Russell Wants Jordan

The last shot Michael Jordan took as a member of the Bulls was the game-winning shot over Byron Russell in the NBA title-clinching game. Last week, when the Hall of Fame inducted Jordan, Jordan made sure everyone remembered that moment and how Russell caused his own misery by claiming he could guard Jordan given the chance.

Russell responded to Jordan on ESPN. As a big NBA fan, I find it all very hilarious...

Twilight series - New Moon Trailer

No~! The trailer looks too good and glorious. Damn you Chris Weitz. I want the old Twilight back.