I often make fast and off the cuff videos. So I thought I’d send my next few blog posts giving some tips and tricks. It won’t be everything (as that would be endless) but should be easy to understand for the beginner mobile filmmaker.
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Today I was a Zombie
It’s not every day that you get to be in a zombie film. So when my friend put the word out that they needed two Zombies for a shoot in January, I was the first person to say yes. I, being me/ a girl/ an actor, asked what I had to wear and what I should do with my hair.
Read MoreGlengarry Glen Ross and the American Dream
First world nations operate in a realm where capitalism is the main building block on which the society functions, no country more so than America. In constant pursuit of the American Dream, the ultimate capitalist ideal where money equates success and happiness, most of the nation lives in perpetual poverty.
Read MoreReading: Up the Line Event (November 11)
I’ll be reading Canadian war poetry at this event on Thursday. It was a magical and moving experience to be a part of last year and I think it will be even better this year. Hope to see you there.
Read MoreThe next steps for iAmerica
So now that the tapes have all been digitized the next stages of work on iAmerica can finally begin. Though we filmed the documentary nearly 5 months ago, I’m happy to have had a bit of time to sit back and look at the footage with fresh eyes. What is the real story in there and what am I really trying to say.
Read MoreDay 4: Our adventures in three boroughs
Yesterday was a blur. We started with Bagels and coffee for Michelle (yes I am still caffeine free for the NSPCC Kick bullying campaign) Nick went out on his scooter to go and pick them up for us. I had an all-dressed one with all the toppings including onion.
Read MoreDay 3 : New York & our venture into Brooklyn
It’s Day 5 of Tuttle2Texas and we’re leaving NYC about an hour late to Washington. I can’t believe we’re already leaving New York as it feels like we were just getting started. This leg of the trip Michelle and I stayed with Nick and Martha Desbiens and their 2 year old son Adrian.
Read MoreMy ponderings from Boston
This is day three of Tuttle2Texas and I’ve already have heard enough stories to last a lifetime. I think I could have stayed in Boston for weeks and still not have enough. One of the things I’m very glad of (though takes more time to organize) is staying with people in all of the cities we are visiting. In Boston, we stayed with John and Jay.
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