On Storytelling in Independent Film
Richard Brody’s article in The New Yorker — “The Problem with Processed Storytelling” elucidates a lot of things I’ve been thinking about lately. The entire article is worth reading, but here are some takeaways: The storytelling doctrines put forth by Hollywood and their perseverance in independent film. Story should be the equivalent of “a musical ...
Lessons from Ramin Bahrani
Ramin Bahrani (director of Man Push Cart, Chop Shop, Goodbye Solo, and Plastic Bag) held a directing masterclass during the Dorothy H. Hirshon Film Festival at The New School. My professor who organized the event, Sam Ishii-Gonzales, was tasked with choosing five students in the class to take part in the practical directing exercise in ...
The Switch to Micro 4/3 (and Super35 Equivalent FOV)
My camera and lenses were stolen in November 2011. I’ve been saving up some dough to buy a new one. I’m not trying to break the bank, so the Blackmagic Cinema Camera is out of the question. After reading many articles and watching lots of video comparisons, I’m most interested in the Panasonic GH2. When ...
Inspiration Music – How Will We Cross the Seas?
Music is one of the biggest influences on my work. I’ll have the inkling for an idea and then listen to tons of songs that reflect on that idea. Those songs in turn reflect back on to the work. I’ve made a mix for the actors/crew of my new short How Will We Cross the ...
New Project: How Will We Cross the Seas?
I’m currently in the midst of prepping a new short film called “How Will We Cross the Seas?” for my Production Studio class at the New School. The short is about Jeff and Lynn, a young married couple, and what happens when Jeff leaves for tour on December 20th 2012, leaving Lynn at home with ...
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