Posted on March 19, 2012 in Off Topic | 2 Comments
Seventy one years after “Citizen Kane” premiered, Orson Welles’ thinly veiled character study of a mogul resembling William Randolph Hearst is finally getting a screening at the real life version of Xanadu. As part of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, the film will be showcased on a 5 story tall screen at Hearst Castle on March 9, 2012.
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Posted on December 29, 2011 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
You ever look at a movie and wonder how that could have possibly been greenlit? Many times its done to solidify a relationship be it between a studio and a director or actor. LA Times’ Patrick Goldstein takes a closer look at why these “relationship” movies often end up being “just friends”.
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Posted on June 7, 2011 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
Some people will argue we’re in a golden age of television, as networks are more and more likely to gamble on edgy original character driven stories while Hollywood studios retreat back to safe bets and sequels. Perhaps, it’s this reason that big name directors are feeling comfortable jumping the divide and working for the small screen.
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Posted on September 21, 2008 in General Screenwriting | 1 Comment
Is the Internet a tool or distraction? We it’s certainly both and all writers need to find a balance. Although, finding that balance is easier said than done. Jacket Copy, the book blog of The L.A. Times, takes a look at some of the more drastic measures some writers have implemented to [...]
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Posted on July 13, 2008 in Selling Your Film | No Comments
John August replies to Mark Gill’s LA Time’s article “The sky is falling on indie film.” In the process he discusses his independent film “The Nines,” the roll of Sundance in the indie film world, the realities, the future and other great advice for anyone wanting to distribute their small film. Some may [...]
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