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Blogposts about doing more than one thing!

Building Sustainability… On Location and In Education!

When we shot “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher,” we did our best to produce the film in a sustainable, green-minded way. Some of the things we attempted include: Using Bio-Diesel Reusing Clothes for Costumes Eco-friendly Flatware Shooting … Continue reading

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Those Microsoft Commercials!

So remember those commercials I First AD’d back in May? Here they are! This was day 1: the Samsung Series 9 and delightfully kind and easy-to-work-with Robert Sudduth (39s). Day 2: We shot the Sony Viao Y with the handsome … Continue reading

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On Being A Better First AD

Back in May, I was the First AD on a series of commercials for Microsoft – specifically, for several computers that sport the new Windows 7 operating system. We shot in a studio for four days and to be honest… … Continue reading

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Secret Millionaires: Red Carpet Event

A few months ago I was in LA for work (I was the First AD on a Windows 7 commercial, more on that later) and I was fortunate enough to be there for a red carpet event for Secret Millionaires, … Continue reading

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Netflix for Theaters: MoviePass

In this Gizmodo article we learn about a subscription program for movie theaters. Part of me is excited; part of me is nervous. Having worked in professional theater, I know what a boon subscription offers can be for stabilizing earned income. And … Continue reading

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Secret Millionaires goes live November 17th!

A while back I posted that I was working on a web series with some friends of mine (Dan and Elizabeth) as a cinematographer.  We shot on the Canon 5D Mark II and had a great time!! Well, very soon … Continue reading

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Duncan Christopher Wins Awards All Over!

Just a quick update to mention that “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher” is a favourite at festivals all over North America!! WINNER – Best Okie Feature Film @ deadCENTER Film Festival in OKC, OK WINNER – Best … Continue reading

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Duncan Christopher Canadian Premiere!!

Most of you know about  “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher”, the film on which I was a producer / line producer.  It’s a quirky comedy about the brutal underground world of competitive karaoke. We had our award-winning … Continue reading

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Secret Millionaires!

I’ve been DP-ing a great little web series called Secret Millionaires. It’s a darling little comedy! We’re shooting four (4) episodes over three weekends and tomorrow is the last weekend. It’s written by the hilarious and talented Dan Amos and … Continue reading

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A Producer’s Poem

SHORT FILM Grasping at straws, trying to fashion a house. Feeling large and in charge, but also small, like a mouse. Wonder what the next day-hour-minute will bring. Worry and faith – simultaneous, this is what a producer’s feeling.

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