I had the amazing privilege of attending a talk with director Ang Lee, screenwriter David Magee and TV critic Mike Hale at The Times Center. Of course, there were candid insights into Life of Pi, which Lee directed and Magee scripted. But I was particularly struck by how much Lee balanced talk about creative considerations
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Battle Below Episode 2 Is Online
January 11, 2013 – Posted in: The Battle BelowThe Battle Below follows Derek, now a college professor, coming back to his old neighborhood. The projects are giving way to Whole Foods, the rents are insane and kids are fighting in dungeons with swords and axes for money, because there are no jobs. Written and directed by Bruce Faulk. Produced by Caroline Ceniza-Levine and
Interview With SyFy and Chiller Programming Executive, Tom Vitale
December 21, 2012 – Posted in: InterviewTom Vitale is an Executive Vice President, Programming & Original Movies, for the SyFy and Chiller channels of NBC Universal. I spoke with Tom about trends in entertainment, advice for aspiring science fiction/ horror producers, and the state of diversity in the industry today: Exclusive, original content is more important now Vitale has been
Interview With Casting Director Liz Ortiz-Mackes
October 16, 2012 – Posted in: InterviewI had the privilege to work directly with Liz as she cast our upcoming project, The Battle Below. A veteran casting director and indie film producer, Liz graciously shared her story and her thoughts on the creative and the business sides of this industry: How did you come to casting? What are your favorite