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AFME Updates: July and Half of August, and etc.
I love the shot the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience chose to “represent” our film, July and Half of August, on the page with the list of films. It kind of says it all, especially the fact that there are … Continue reading
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July and Half of August: World Premiere in Albuquerque
You’re going to be seeing a lot of posts leading up to the screening of July and Half of August, the short film I wrote, at the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience. Seeing the picture of “my” lead actress, Annika … Continue reading
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Announcement: July & Half of August at Albuquerque Film and Music Experience:
Exciting news: The short film made of my script, July and Half of August has been accepted into its first film festival, the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience. We filmed it just a little over a year ago. The scene … Continue reading
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Let the Madness Begin
The film festival submission process for, July and Half of August the short film I wrote (directed by Brandeaux Tourville, starring Annika Marks and Robert Baker) has begun. Here’s a great picture of the director, immediately post-shoot, 3:30 a.m., foggy … Continue reading
Making a Movie
Brandeaux Tourville, the director, and John DeGomez, production assistant. There’s a craft services table back there, and there’s Matt Magallon, the producer. And later, a taco truck pulled up into the back driveway of the bar, a dude set up … Continue reading
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A Very Good Omen
I walked into the bar where we would be shooting. It was a bee-hive of energy, people running around with light meters and equipment, moving bar stools, covering up Green Bay Packers logos … There was nothing for me to … Continue reading
Snapshots
The actors in place, lighting being set up around them. I love these two people. Miraculous and talented angels. Focus-puller/camera-man (loved him) checking out the upcoming shot. Tail-end of the night. Pick-up shots just for sound, ice in the glass, … Continue reading
The Slate
I looked at that slate, with my script title on it, and had a vague feeling of, “Yeah. This is a major moment … I can tell, intellectually, that this is pretty major” but I was too busy working to … Continue reading
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Snapshots
— I got my haircut yesterday. I love my stylist. She’s awesome. A commercial for the 50 Shades of Gray movie came on the radio and she said, “I can’t wait to see this.” I asked her if she read … Continue reading
Moving Forward, Moving West
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, like the people involved booking a part in a Michael Mann movie or something, I will be out in Los Angeles next week for the shoot of a short film, written by yours truly. It’s part … Continue reading

