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October 2011

The Roles feature script has gained some industry interest and it looks like we're going to make this film!!! Please check back for updates on our fundraising efforts, and we will also have a new Roles website up very soon. For now please see the new Facebook page for current information.

Thanks to everyone for their support!!!

September 2011

MPII've been invited by the Moving Pictures Institute to present at a special dinner celebrating the MPI Fellows at the Tribeca Film Center in Manhattan on November 10th.

Looking forward to the awesome event!!

August 2011

LDP ArtworkWe've had new artwork done for "Love Is A Dairy Product" and we're very excited about how it has turned out. There will be additional versions for TV and film down the road.

Props to comic book artist James Barry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
July 2011

Wow, July appears to be a very busy month! We just found out that Roles has been accepted into the Sacramento International Film & Music Festival - Summerfest 2011! Looking forward to going to California and seeing some old friends, and their films! Hopefully this will be the first of many festivals for this project. 

July 2011

I just got word that I was chosen to be one of the filmmakers to go to the   Taliesin Nexus workshop in Los Angeles at UCLA in August. I'm so grateful for the opportunity and I can't wait to get there.

July 2011

On Friday July 15th we had our first private screening of the completed short film Roles. It was a great night and we got such awesome complementary feedback. I thought I'd share some photos from the event. Thank you to everyone that came out!

Roles Screening

June 2011

We've completed our teaser trailer for the short film Roles ! It's very short but sweet, and we hope you will enjoy.  Thanks again to everyone who worked on the project and to The Moving Pictures Institute for making it all possible.

Click here to watch.


June 2011

Roles PosterLucas Abel, our cinematographer and editor, has created our promo poster and I think it looks great. 

Thanks Luke!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


May 2011

Easton's EyesJust finished another segment for The Block, and what a blast we had shooting it! I want to thank the cast and crew, especially everyone that came all the way from NYC to work on this project, for making it a wonderful experience. Final scenes shooting later this Summer, and we expect to have a final edit early in the fall!

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 2011

Roles SetMy short film Roles has wrapped! We had a day of intense rehearsals and a very long day of shooting that followed. It was tough work, but it paid off!  The rough cut is looking great and we hope to have a fine cut polished by June 1st!! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on the shoot and thank you to Little Italy for not only allowing us to shoot at the restaurant, but making us feel so welcome. And of course I want to also thank MPI for helping me make this project happen. 

 

 

 

 

April 2011

Both leads for my short film Roles have been cast! Two very talented NYC actors will be taking on the "Roles" of Matt and Connor; Jessica Piervicenti and Matthew Watson. We'll be shooting at the end of the month and plan on having a final cut in early June.

Jessica Piervicenti Matthew Watson

Short Synopsis:

Roles is a comedy about a newlywed couple who begin experimenting with role- playing. It is, of course, a great awakener for them and it seems as though all is well, but as they both become addicted to it, reality starts to become skewed. After realizing that they need to come back to themselves, they find that they don't really know who they are anymore.

March 2011

Casting choices have been made! For the completion of my short film The Block, previously titled Writer's Block, I've finally found my leading lady, Carlotta Bosch. We will be shooting her final scenes with voice over in early June. 

Carlotta Bosch

I've also cast my final three supporting characters for The Block, actors Stephen Hadeed Jr., Ben Grimaldi, and Illya Konstantin. We'll be shooting their scenes on May 9th.

Stephen Hadeed Jr. Ben Grimaldi Illya Konstantin

March 2011

2 days of casting last weekend in Brooklyn and it went great! I can't believe the amazing talent in NYC. So excited to work with all of them. Shoot in exactly one month and still lots to do, like secure my location. Fingers crossed...

Jan 2011

I've finished the short script for Roles  under the MPI Fellowship and now I'm getting ready to move into pre-production. I've found a great producer and can't wait to start the casting process. This will be my first Pennsylvania production and I'm very excited to make some East Coast film contacts. 

Dec 2010

Just found out that I was one of four to be awarded a Winter Fellowship with The Moving Picture Institute! The fellowship will run five months and I cant wait to get started. Within the fellowship I will complete a feature length script and shoot a short film. To read more about MPI see http://www.thempi.org

July 2010

Sad to leave California, but anxious to get home and start editing what's been shot thus far for Writer's Block. I want to thank everyone who worked on the CA production of this project. Still need to cast four more parts and finish the final shooting in PA. But that will have to wait till winter, as those scenes take place in the snow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 2010

Just booked tickets to California to shoot two short films this summer - The List and Writer's Block. I can't wait to work with some of my dear old Sacramento colleagues, and visit with friends and family. Might even try to squeeze in a commercial and music video while I'm there too!


March 2010

Just started work on a 2 nd novelty book, a satirical diet book titled, How to Not Get Fat , and other tips for maintaining "average". I think I'll be self-publishing this one just for fun. Should be completed by August 2010.


January 2010

Just finished development on Love is a Dairy Product, and the script is locked. Looks like we may be shooting this summer in New York and Oregon!


December 2009

More screenings of Not as Good as You Think: Why the Middle Class Needs School Choice , reserve your seats or see on TV!

Orange County, CA Screening
KOCE-OC Channel 50.2 Friday, March 26, 8:30pm Saturday, March 27, 3:30am Sunday, March 28, 12:00pm Monday, March 29, 3:30pm

Television Premiere
KOCE-OC Channel (PBS Orange County)
Time Warner Cable - Ch. 235 Cox Cable - Ch. 810 Verizon Fios - Ch. 470 On-Ai r - Ch. 50.2
Fri. March 12th 8:30 p.m. (primetime) Sun. March 14th 12:00 p.m. Sun. March 14th 6:00 p.m. Mon. March 15th 5:00 p.m. Wed. March 17th 4:00 a.m. Wed. March 17th 2:00 p.m.

Washington, D.C. Screening
with House Republican Leader John Boehner and Representative John Kline, Senior Republican of the House Education and Labor Committee
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Capitol Visitors Center-HVC 201
2:30pm - Screening and Refreshments (45-minute film)


November 2009

Working on a companion book to Love is a Dairy Product and having a blast with it!

October 2009

Decided today that The Last Summer needs to be a book first. Switching gears will hopefully prove better results, but I need a break first. Drama is, well, too dramatic for me.

 

 

 

 

 

June 2009

Just enjoying the new digs in PA, and working diligently on my feature script, The Last Summer . This is only my second attempt at writing a drama, so wish me luck; the comedy comes easy but the drama takes some serious work. I think I might have to squeeze some humor in there somewhere. Tee-hee-hee.

June 2009

OK, so I never got to finish writing or shooting my short because spur of the moment, we decided to move to the East Coast. AND, I have to admit, I was ready for the change. SO thrilled not to spend another summer in Hot, HOT, Sacramento. Don't get me wrong; I love Sacramento, but 110, common man!!!!! So, Here I am in PA, loving the moist summer rain, and all the green trees. It looks a lot like I'm surrounded by mountains of broccoli, and I love broccoli! It's so beautiful here. New Jersey rocks too!

May 2009

Our last project, the documentary, Not as Good as You Think: Why the Middle Class Needs School Choice, is making it's premier this month. Please check out the website, watch the trailer, and reserve your seats if you can make it to any of the US screenings.

Screenings

Click here to reserve seats
San Francisco Premiere
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
6:00pm-Reception | 7:00pm-Screening
PRI Office: One Embarcadero Center, Suite 350
(screening to follow reception at Embarcadero Center Cinema)

Washington D.C. Premiere
Heritage Foundation
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
12 pm

Southern California Premiere
St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
6:00 pm

January 2009

With the education doc, Not as Good as You Think, wrapped, and " Love is a Dairy Product " in development, I'm finding myself itching to make something now! So, I'm fleshing out a short film script that I plan to shoot within the next couple of months. I'm obsessed with actors right now, so I can't wait to start casting. I hope that I can pull this off before summer.

December 2008

My feature length script " Love is a Dairy Product " has been optioned and is now in development! The film is slated for production in 2009 and I will be directing. I could not be more smitten. I am working very hard with re-writes and other such development duties, but I love every hard day and the grindstone. I can't wait to see what 2009 looks like for this project, since I've been making this film in my head for five years now. I love my characters, I love the story, I love everything about this film, and I can't wait to make it!

November 19, 2008

Principal photography has wrapped for the school choice education documentary, Not as Good as You Think. I learned so much about documentary production; it was quite a journey that I truly enjoyed. Thank you to director Nick Tucker for giving me this opportunity, and to Lucas Abel for his awesome cinematography, and tenacity. I can't wait for the next one. Trailer coming soon!!! You just wait people, you'll never look at the public school system the same again!

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August 8-17, 2008

I had an awesome time at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival. Want to say congratulations to some of my friends
that won awards this year!

Jason Flurer - Sesame's Inferno, Jason Bortz - Rememb'Ring Reese, Ryan Todd - Satori: A Clear View, Ruby & Sketch Sketchley - Falder Eyes: The Grass, and Sarah Wissenbach -
Out Of Place: Goody. Awesome Job peeps, I love you!

August 12, 2008
The Second Saturday show at Artisan Salon was a great success. Thank you to everyone who came out to support me, and THANK YOU to Jen Benton, owner of the salon, for having me. It is always fun to take a little time off from the filmmaking to embrace the photographer in me, and I feel lucky to have people support me when doing so.

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July, 2008
Today I had my first on-camera interview, and it was exciting; oh and terrifying too. The CFAA (Capitol Film Arts Alliance) interviewed past winners of the Sac Music Scene, Music Video Program, and I was among the many to be interviewed. I think the spot turned out great thanks to Justin Coupe and Erik Espera! I hate interviews but I guess I better get used to them if I'm planning on any success at all. Click here to watch the interview
June, 2008
I'm showing some of my photography works for the Second Saturday Art walk at Artisan Salon. August 12, 2008, Sacramento, CA. This is not my first show at Jen Benton's Salon and I'm sure it won't be my last. Thanks Jen, for having me.
April, 2008
My latest feature length screenplay " Love is a Dairy Product " has recently gained a considerable amount of industry interest! So, F-ing stoked about that! Offers are on the table and pending negotiations. The film has been slated for production in 2009 and I'll be directing. This will be my biggest venture yet and I am ready for the challenge. Bring it!
March, 2008
I was just brought on as producer for a documentary film with Abviscous Productions . This will be my first time working on a Doc. The film is all about school choice and will begin development this month. Slated to shoot September 2008. I can't wait to learn all that I can in this genre, and I am so grateful for the opportunity.
February 10, 2008

Today we (my company, Reel Marketing) shot a promotional web spot for Artisan Salon. Sacramento, CA. We are happy with the final product, take a look! Click here to watch the video

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December 9, 2007
I just shot a promotional spot for AFT Customs in Jackson, CA.

Good times. Click here to watch the video
October 21, 2007
I have been asked to speak at the Crocker Art Museum from a director's perceptive for their Point of View Series. This is such a huge honor and I am so excited; nervous but excited.
September 27, 2007

I won a spot in the Sacramento News & Review Best Filmmaker award for 2007!!!

August 11, 2007

Another win for HunBun Films! The "Let's go Back" music video won Second Place in Best Overall in the music video program of the Sacramento Film & Music Festival. We are super stoked, and of course very honored!!! We had a blast making the video. Thank you to Rich and Jason!!! Click here to watch the video

June 27, 2007

This time I'm teaming up with my partner in crime, and partner in life, filmmaker Lucas Abel to direct a music video for the 4th year of the Sacramento Film & Music festival . We have finished principle photography for Dick Jesus' first music video, "Let's go Back". Now it's on to post-production and preparing for the video's world premier on August 11th, 2007, at the Historical Crest Theater in Sacramento.

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