Friday, August 27, 2010

But What I Really Want To Do Is...

Are documentarians the new cool kids?

I dunno. But the Los Angeles Times, once again my hometown newspaper, seems to think so.

Word of Mouth: Documentaries are proving grounds for feature film directors

Every filmmaker stepping up from a different background brings unique skills, but documentary directors may be better equipped than most to deliver something that's frequently missing from narrative movies: emotional truthfulness. What's more, nonfiction storytellers directing narrative features are comfortable shooting in the increasingly popular verité style that mashes extemporaneous camera moves with scripted action and dialogue.
Of course, one could ask: "What happened to 'dance with who brung ya'?"

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Take the D Train



Our short documentary Hoop Springs Eternal -- made with Linda Goldman, Chris Corradino, Maya Mumma -- is scheduled to screen at the Coney Island Film Festival September 24 - 26.

More details soon.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Where the Heck I Am



You may be wondering where the heck I am.

I've been posting on another blog. Don't worry, I'll still be posting here.

I know: you weren't wondering, and weren't worried. In any case, here's a link to help you catch you up:

Los Angeles Portraits

Above: an iPhone snapshot from the Mission Inn, in Riverside, California.