RIP Michael Apted. I met him a long time ago on a documentary about his films. He was generous in sharing stories with me from his life and projects - even offered career advice to a wide-eyed set PA. An amazing career and a kind man.
Just because Avid lets you use the ampersand, period, and comma characters in a folder or bin name doesn't mean you should. Stick to dashes, underscores or spaces. The system OS or apps don't always play nice with those characters.
I excited to announce my next project…a horror feature. I’m producing (and editing) 11TH HOUR CLEANING with director
@TyLeisher
. Our initial press release via
@BDisgusting
Pulling down scary images for a pitch deck when my dog starts growling and barking at my closet door. She then turns at barks at her empty crate.
That may be enough research for one night.
I delivered the conform of our horror feature, 11th Hour Cleaning, to the colorist today.
I masked up, dropped it on his doorstep, texted him, walked back to the street, he opened the door and we shouted across the distance at each other.
Just received an email from
@Namecheap
domain and web hosting which is probably the most practical and honest message I've seen to date from any business entity regarding how they are supporting customers. Kudos to you.
I just informed my 15 and 9 year old boys there is a remake of Home Alone in the works. I don't wish to share the angry words my older son had to say about it. The little guy was like "Why would they do that? It's a great movie already."
Friend of mine, an accomplished film editor, wrote an amazing pilot. Could be another season of Castle Rock. The script is lean and tight. Editors have a knack for knowing what works because they begin at the end and know how to get there from the start.
I didn't know who Elsa Raven was until I read she had passed away this week. Tonight I happen to watch an episode of The A-Team and who is a guest star....Elsa Raven.
I'm sure this raises many other questions such as why am I watching A-Team but here we are.
A talented director, wonderful mother, and a dear friend passed away today due to ALS. It's a real punch to the gut. I'll post more when, and if, it goes public.
The first episode of
@ebrodeur
and I's podcast, Breaking and Entering, where we deep-dive with filmmakers on how they broke into the industry. Listen here:
Last week I ordered two monitors from same manufacturer which (surprise!) originated just 10 miles away from my house. One arrived. The other is taking a leisurely trip across the country and
@FedEx
can't explain why. Tomorrow, I'll tell you how much further it's traveled.
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of ACE Member and beloved colleague Norman Hollyn, ACE. There are truly not enough words to pay tribute one of the most wonderful and talented humans we’ve had the honor to know.
When your partner writes an email and describes your previous project as such:
"Section 9 (v), the film contains homicide, torture, and cannibalism. Will this be a problem?"
Just watched Stargate after many years. Solid story. I'd even say worth a remake from Emmerich.
Folks who know me understand my disdain for Independence Day where a Macintosh takes down an alien spacecraft and saves Earth. Not sure I need to explain further.
For transparency's sake, the same script that just did well in Nicholl, didn't pass the first round in 3 other contests.
As William Goldman once said, "nobody knows anything."
Write what fuels you. Send it into the world. Then write the next one.
#screenwriting
#PreWGA
Last night I watched "T-34." Russian film made in 2018 about a tank crew in WW2. Imagine that genre mixed with elements of Matrix. It was better than expected.
Went to walk my Golden. She wouldn't walk any further than my front door. Coaxed her to the front gate where she stood, outside of it, just looking at me. I've watched enough horror films to know it was time to go back inside and lock the door.
@comebackshane
Watched it about a month ago. Same as you...Mr. Bean! Not quite up to par with previous Bond films but interesting within its context of time.
I recently finished the Timothy Dalton Bonds which are better than I remember them. About to introduce the kids to Pierce Brosnan.
I'm watching Avid's remote editing webinar. Avid's own Edit on Demand service. "174 hours per user, per month" means a 45 hour work week. Who's hourly work week doesn't start with a 6 or higher? lol
@JLisaJay
I was having a chat with a friend about a film which was still under wraps. Next day I got news feed suggestions from Google related to the production company of the film.
I turned off Always Listening on my phone after that.
Last year Zoom installed a hidden web server on macOS leading to a security vulnerability. Researchers now discover Zoom sends data to Facebook, account or not. Via
@thurrott
Clear communication is critical when working with teams. Some folks respond better to text messages, voice mails, or concise emails. Lately it seems screenshots are best...Cmd-Shift-4 is my new friend.