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Monthly Archives: March 2009

DCTV & Shooting People Presents: “How Not To Make A Short Film” with Roberta Munroe

Sunday, March 29, 2009

A couple of writer friends and I are heading to this event tomorrow night down on Lafayette Street. As of this weekend it looks like its sold out. I always look forward to these type of panels and events because inevitably I meet interesting filmmakers. You never know when a spark can ignite creatively, so [...]

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Room Tone

Friday, March 20, 2009

Yesterday was a mix of interesting, fun and just plain tiring. The documentary production company I’m working for is doing the last round of talking head interviews for their most recent project. I carried and set up a lot of equipment, a green screen, lighting and the such.  One moment in the day stuck out [...]

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Here’s my Card

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Keeping in line with the aesthetic of my site, I made up some business cards. Like my splash page, I conjured up my graphic design prowess and hand drew the design. Purdy, eh? I tested the waters with them over at the IFP Script to Screen conference last week. They were a hit. So, what’s [...]

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IFP Script to Screen Conference: Redux

Monday, March 9, 2009

Phew, what a packed two days. The roster of filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and directors was almost intimidating. The whole weekend served as a big pick-me up and further invigorated my drive. The independent film community, though often insular, is one of the most supportive and resourceful out there. A quick shout-out to everyone I met [...]

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IFP Script to Screen Conference

Thursday, March 5, 2009

This weekend March 7-8 IFP will be hosting a “Script to Screen” conference at the New York Film Academy Union Square campus. Aimed at connecting screenwriters and writer/directors to “decision makers of film, television and new media business” the two day conference opens with a Q&A with James Schamus CEO of Focus. I’ll be there [...]

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Finished 125 page Draft #1- Lessons Learned

Sunday, March 1, 2009

I’m at a unique point in the screenwriting process that separates men (and women) from the boys (and girls). This weekend I finished my first draft of my as yet unnamed screenplay. It clocks in at 125 pages. Now I have to go into my first of many refinements and revisions. I must prepare myself [...]

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