http://www.apartment304.com/blog Filmmaking Mon, 04 May 2009 20:52:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of my favorite films, Werner Herzog's critically acclaimed documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly, is now available in its entirety on YouTube. If you're looking for something to watch one of these nights I highly recommend the film. It's inspiring, gripping and heartbreaking. What more could you ask for ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/05/04/little-dieter-needs-to-fly/ I finally got a chance to see Slumdog Millionaire. I've been anxious to see the film for a long time now. Unfortunately I can’t say I was too impressed. I think a lot had to do with the fact that I saw the film on the small screen, but it's ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/04/29/slumdog-millionaire-review/ I taught a film-making workshop this weekend. I was teaching on behalf of C-vert, an environmental engagement program for teens (between the ages of 14 and 16), and Flyt Foundation. The purpose of the workshop was to introduce these kids to various aspects of documentary film-making. They'll be attending a ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/04/20/c-vert-workshop/ Just got word that SODEC is on board for the second phase of the psychological thriller I've been writing! I'm back in Montreal and will be working with Ken Scott as my script consultant on the rewrite. Couzin Films, who produced my short film Birthday Girl, is producing. The film ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/04/09/sodec-second-phase/ Scott Kirsner has a new book out called Fans, Friends and Followers: Building an audience and creative career in the digital age. He's offered up a free 35 page PDF preview that you can download from his site. The preview is short but insightful, offering small excerpts from the book ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/04/07/fans-friends-and-followers/ I'm catching up on some screenwriting podcasts this week. I'm very late on this one, but if you haven't already listened to Andrew Stanton talk about Wall-E for Creative Screenwriting Magazine, you absolutely should. The film received rave reviews across the board when it came out last year. It also ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/03/13/andrew-stanton-on-wall-e/ I've been in Berlin exactly one year today! I can't believe how fast time flies... I thought that a nice way to celebrate my year in the city would be to post a small list of places/goings on in Berlin that I've discovered or have been introduced to over the year. ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/03/05/one-year-anniversary/ I couldn't resist posting this. via Jeff Goldsmith http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/02/27/kate-winslet-on-extras/ I attended a small lecture at the talent campus called the art of the follow up. The panel included Jean-Baptiste Babin, Riina Sildos and Peter Wetherell. It was moderated by Ido Abram. The phrase 'who am I looking for and what is my goal?' came up more than once. "What is ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/02/26/the-art-of-the-follow-up/ Janusz Kaminski, the renowned, Oscar winning cinematographer, was at the talent campus two weeks ago. He gave an interview with film historian Peter Cowie, but also sat and ate breakfast with us one morning so that we could get more time to speak with him one on one. Kaminski is an ... http://www.apartment304.com/blog/2009/02/25/janusz-kaminski/