‘Lifted’ Begins Production
In 2003 director Lexi Alexander teamed up with Hunter Films to produce Johnny Flynton, a short-film that went on to receive an Oscar nomination. Now, Alexander returns to Alabama to shoot Lifted, a...
View ArticleDistrict 9 Exceeds All Expectations
Guest Review By Troy Wagner Sometimes movies completely surprise you. They leave an impact that you never saw coming. Perhaps it’s because you go in with lowered expectations, believing that what’s to...
View ArticleOn-Screen Cliches – The Dramatic Walk-Off
If you watch a lot of movies, you will soon pick up on certain devices that are used over and over again, like a car that won’t start when the killer is closing in on the main character. One of the...
View ArticleTrajan is the Movie Font
If you happen to be graphic designer, a fan of fonts, or just a fan of movies, you will appreciate the following video. It’s amazing how pervasive one font can actually be and how overused it can...
View ArticleYou’re Gonna Need a Bigger Budget
The above scene is from Jaws and it takes place right at the moment that Chief Brody gets his first look at the great white shark. It’s then that he realizes that he and his team underestimated just...
View ArticleRecommended Podcasts
Over the last couple of years I have subscribed to a variety of different podcasts that appeal to my specific interests. I’m always on the lookout for interesting podcasts, so I thought I would list...
View ArticleSidewalk Moving Picture Festival 2010 Commercial
In 2008 I worked as Director of Photography for the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival’s TV commercial. Filament Artists, a local creative services agency, handled production and post-production. Todd...
View ArticleSome of the Earliest Color Motion Pictures You Will Ever See
Sometimes you can’t appreciate how far you’ve come until you take a look at the road behind you. With the rapid advancements in film and video technology, it’s sometimes hard to believe that the motion...
View ArticleRecommended Podcasts – Part 2
Podcasts are a great way to find specific content about a niche subject that interests you. I have several different podcast subscriptions and in an earlier post I shared some of them with you. I...
View ArticleRed Fox Media’s Film “A Changed Man” to Screen at Sidewalk
I’m pleased to announce that our short film A Changed Man will screen at this year’s Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival in Birmingham, AL. Our film is part of the “Local Shorts #2″ block, which starts at...
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