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****HANDS-ON-PAGES (HOP) Volume 3, Issue 5****
DIRECTING, by Jennifer M. Wood
Billy Ray’s Shattered Glass
The screenwriter and first-time director takes a closer look at the media and moviemaking process years before Jayson Blair led the axe to fall on the staff—and reputation—of the New York Times, another young, hotshot journalist was turning fiction into fact at the offices of The New Republic. Billy Ray’s Shattered Glass examines the world of writer Stephen Glass—and the precarious relationship between human nature and an unbiased media.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/05/directing.html
SCREENWRITING, by Jennifer M. Wood
Creating the Pixar Phenomenon
Screenwriter/genius Andrew Stanton on family films and fish
Writing the words that will come out of a flesh-and-blood actor’s mouth is one thing. But writing dialogue for a wooden cowboy, a renegade ant, a child-scaring monster and a kidnapped clownfish is a completely different story—and writing process. Finding Nemo’s Andrew Stanton talks about what it takes to succeed in the family entertainment game.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/05/screenwriting.html
EDITING, by Rachel Gordon
The "Image Processor" as Unsung Hero
An Interview with Kristina Boden
Having worked consistently with Michael Almereyda (on Happy Here and Now and Hamlet) and Paul Schrader (including Auto Focus and Light Sleeper), editor Kristina Boden maintains an open mind when any new project comes up—even after a very full decade of experience.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/05/editing.html
DIGITAL, by Jennifer M. Wood
Digital Monster
Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato talk about shooting Party Monster on DV
While the decision to shoot digital rather than film is a big one for any first-time feature moviemaker, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato are not typical first-time helmers. Though Party Monster marks their feature directorial debuts, they have been working together in the non-fiction realm for several years now, with such films as The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Monica in Black and White to their credit.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/05/digital.html
CINEMATOGRAPHY, by Jennifer M. Wood
The Camera Turns Inward
DP Thomas Ackerman gets documented on "Project Greenlight"
A cinematographer’s place is behind the camera. But the tables were turned on DP Thomas Ackerman when he signed on to shoot The Battle of Shaker Heights, the latest offering from Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Chris Moore’s Project Greenlight competition.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/05/cinema.html
EDUCATION, by Jennifer M. Wood
Hands-on-Moviemakers
New York Film Academy students discuss the film school experience
Deeming itself the "hands-on film school" since opening its doors 10 years ago, the New York Film Academy has been dedicated to the belief that "a top-quality education in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the drive and ambition to make films." Here, students Don Boner and Peter Cohen square off about how far that education has taken them.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/05/filmeducation.html
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SUMMER ROAD TRIP VIDEO CONTEST
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first cross-country road trip, and in conjunction with the upcoming Ken Burns documentary, Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip, PBS is providing aspiring amateur moviemakers a chance to share their most memorable summer adventures with a national television audience. Using a uniquely personal interpretation of the perfect "Road Trip," entrants are encouraged to submit a brief video essay of three minutes or less and a synopsis for consideration, to be judged equally on creative concept, technical ability sound and dialogue. The grand prize winner's film will air nationally on PBS. In addition, the winner will have the chance to join Ken Burns for a day in NYC. Entry Dates: July 2 - August 22. Info: http://www.pbs.org/horatiosdrive/videocontest. Participants must complete the entry form and submit via U.S. Mail to PBS Road Trip Video Contest, PO Box 4313, Manhasset, NY 11030-4313.
****HANDS-ON-PAGES (HOP) Volume 3, Issue #4****
DIRECTING, by Peter Markham
Lessons from Confidence man James Foley
After the screening of his new film last month, the director of such modern American classics as Glengarry Glenn Ross and After Dark My Sweet talked about his craft to a packed AFI audience.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/04/directing.html
DIGITAL, by Jennifer M. Wood
Digital Straight Talk
DVFilm’s Marcus van Bavel tells it like it is
Whether you’re looking for a place to transfer your latest project or just to get some solid advice on the ever-changing world of digital technology, DVFilm’s owner and chief engineer Marcus van Bavel will give it to you straight.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/04/digital.html
SCREENWRITING, by Jennifer M. Wood
From Blockbusters to Billy Bob
Screenwriter Ed Solomon makes directorial debut with Levity
A subtle character drama is probably not what you’d expect as the directorial debut from the scribe behind such Hollywood blockbusters as Men in Black and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. But to hear Ed Solomon tell it, you can’t judge a moviemaker by his/her IMDB credits.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/04/screenwriting.html
CINEMATOGRAPHY, by Jennifer M. Wood
Owen Roizman Looks Back
Famed DP brings his legend to UCLA
Take most any hardcore film buff’s top 10 list, compare it with cinematographer Owen Roizman’s resumé and chances are good that you’ll find some crossover. With movies as memorable as The French Connection, The Exorcist, The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 and Network to his credit, Roizman’s resumé is deep enough to make even the most talented moviemaker envious.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/04/cinema.html
EDITING, by Jennifer M. Wood
Life with Spike
Moviemaker Sam Pollard puts his money where his mouth is
Though he’s best-known as a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee, both as editor and producer, Samuel Pollard isn’t afraid of wearing the hat of writer or director, either—or putting his money where his mouth is.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/04/editing.html
FILM EDUCATION, by Jennifer M. Wood
Just Do It
DV Dojo’s Michael Rosenblum on the democratization of moviemaking
Part health club, part Internet café and part moviemaker hangout, New York City’s DV Dojo is changing the way people approach film—and taking their students from "aspiring moviemaker" to "first-time director" in as little as one weekend.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/04/filmeducation.html
****HANDS-ON-PAGES: Volume 3, Issue 3****
DIRECTING, by Jennifer M. Wood
A Moviemaker Under the Influence
Richard LaGravenese discusses his non-fiction debut
Chat with any moviemaker long enough, and the subject of the "New Hollywood" films of the 1970s is likely to come up. It was this decade that helped forge the relationship between moviemakers Richard LaGravenese and Ted Demme—and was the impetus for their new collaboration, A Decade Under the Influence.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/03/directing.html
DIGITAL, by Jennifer M. Wood
Getting Technology Out of the Way
The Orphanage's Stu Maschwitz and Scott Stewart talk digital
When you've spent much of your career mastering the art of visual effects with George Lucas' Industrial Light + Magic, there's only one place to go: The Orphange. Founded by three former ILM visual effects artists, The Orphanage is focused on high-end VFX services and animation for features and broadcast, original motion picture and television production and digital filmmaking technology development and licensing.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/03/digital.html
SCREENWRITING, by Jennifer M. Wood
Soldiering On
Screenwriter Eric Axel Weiss on adaptations and Evian bottles
Plenty of screenplays have instigated debates. A few have incited riots. But only Eric Axel Weiss can lay claim to writing a script that prompted a Sundance audience member to launch an Evian bottle across a crowded room—nearly clobbering Oscar-winning actress Anna Paquin.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/03/screenwriting.html
CINEMATOGRAPHY, by Jennifer M. Wood
Analyzing the Human Condition
All the Real Girls DP Tim Orr seeks emotional connection in his work
There are all kinds of reasons one decides to embark on a film career. For cinematographer Tim Orr, it was boredom: "I spent my early 20s working boring jobs, playing music, writing, painting, taking photographs, getting my heart broken, trying to figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. The more I opened myself up to the arts, the more films I saw, the more I had the feeling that filmmaking was what I wanted to do with my life."
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/03/cinematography.html
EDITING, by Jennifer M. Wood
Quality over Quantity
Robert Duvall's “personal editor” on his career and famous collaboration
Unlike Robert Duvall, his close collaborator, editor Stephen Mack's career in feature films has not been what one would call a prolific one. "I hope Assassination Tango will receive some well deserved attention and that I'll be recognized as a major feature film editor who happens to have only a couple of credits in 33 years," Mack jokes about his latest project, a film starring, written, produced and directed by Duvall.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/03/editing.html
FILM EDUCATION, by Jennifer M. Wood
Film School 102
Education Insiders Give the Lowdown on Film School
Still wondering whether or not film school is the right choice for you? Here, the heads of some of the country's top film education programs—New York Film Academy's Jerry Sherlock and Michael Young, Vancouver Film School's Marty Hasselbach, AFI's JJ Jackman, UCLA's Stephanie Moore, Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Charlie Humphrey, Digital Media Education Center's Jaime Fowler and Academy of Art's Dr. Elisa Stephens—conclude their roundtable discussion.
http://www.moviemaker.com/hop/vol3/03/filmeducation.html
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