It was at the start of the year that I sat-back to re-watch my short film Living with Benjamin and finally saw all the ways I could cut it to create the concise film I was originally aiming for. Over time I have chipped pieces away to eventually settle on this: the absolute final cut [...]
After four months of meetings, auditions, rehearsals and careful planning we have a new short film almost completely in the can, ready for editing. I say almost in the can because, while principal photography is finished, there are still a couple of pickups that need to occur (shots not requiring principal cast). The task of [...]
It’s so hard to find the person that perfectly fits an idea you have embraced in your head. Someone who is willing to be opened up emotionally and exposed to an audience based on material that is locked away safe in your mind. How the hell do you find someone both willing and capable of [...]
I enjoy the feeling of finally being able to put a project to rest. The HOMECOMING DVD is absolutely complete has started distribution to those involved in the project (contact me here to request your copy). I’ve also handed a copy to FTI to keep amongst the stacks of student films they have produced. Hopefully [...]
Last week I sat with a group of talented and enthusiastic people as we enjoyed some drinks and dip, discussing a short film production that is about to get underway. It’s a screenplay I wrote called That Year They Were Bridesmaids and I will be directing it in August. Like any idea for a story, [...]