Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Indie Team Behind "The Unidentified" on this week's Double Down Film Show!




On the next Double Down Film Show we’ll be breaking down an indie film case-study with writer/director, Kevan Tucker, and Producer/Editor, Tim O’Neill, the creative team behind the independent film, The Unidentified.


Although a narrative film, The Unidentified was completed for $130,000, partially-improvised and shot amongst real-life events including a massive anti-war protest in Washington, D.C. After winning multiple awards at festivals across the country including Best Breakout Performance, Best New Director and Best Feature. The film is slated to premiere on PBS this weekend.


  • What was the most pivotal thing to raising the money?

  • How do you get your crew invested in your film?

  • How do gather and keep project momentum?

  • What should you rely on beyond festivals for distribution?

  • How has the indie film marketing evolved in recent years?

  • Why is it important to show up at your festival screenings?


Break out your indie notebooks as we answer all these questions and many more on the next episode of the Double Down Film Show. We don’t just talk about making films, we talk about making careers in filmmaking. Listen and learn every Wednesday night.





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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

WORKZ: NYU Future Music Moguls Promo

This is the first of a series of 6 promos we're creating for NYU's Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music at Tisch School of the Arts (aka "ReMu"). It's the first official project I've co-directed through Pete Chatmon's new media and advertising company, Double 7 Boutique.

The clients wanted a hip MTV-esque spot that would highlight the program and appeal to high school students and I think we nailed it. Our editor, Giga Shane, did an incredible job of translating the concept and beefing things up with some hot graphics.

This was one of those projects that I really enjoyed putting together, because it's such a great program that I'm honored to help put the word out about it. It's brand-new, free, innovative and the kids we interviewed seemed to really appreciate and benefit from their partcipation in this program. If I were in H.S. and inclined toward music, I'd be all over it!

You can get more info on the program here: Future Music Moguls




Agency: Double 7 Boutique
Directors/Producers: Anthony Q. Artis, Pete Chatmon
Camera: Benjamin Ahr Harrison, Tristan Nash
Editor: Giga Shane, Boat Safety Films


Monday, September 27, 2010

Veteran Hollywood DP - Julio Macat on This Week's Double Down Film Show!


On the next Double Down Film Show we’ll discuss building a career in cinematography with veteran Hollywood Director of Photography, Julio Macat.

Julio is the man behind the images of some of the most popular comedy movies of the last decade including Home Alone, Ace Ventura, The Nutty Professor, Wedding Crashers, and more.

· What previous job gave him a lot of confidence as a young DP?


· How can you best learn the language of lighting?


· How did he survive his first big job as a DP?


· What should you shoot on your first reel?


· What type of people succeed as DP’s?


Tune in and soak up some filmmaking wisdom and insight as a veteran studio image-maker shares his best no-nonsense tips and career advice only on The Double Down Film Show. Listen and learn and we’ll help you earn!



The Double Down Film Show

Every Wednesday, 9pm - 10pm E.S.T.

Call-in Number: (646) 929-1956


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