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The Writer – Official Entry for ThrillFest 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010

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Wow! So much has been going on these past three months. Right now, I’m settled into my new place, I’m working (for a major corporation) although I hope not for long (working for someone else is just not for me). I’m getting ready to go to Scotland in 2 1/2 weeks and I’m shooting a [...]

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Movie Review: Wild Side

Friday, July 2, 2010

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I had to blog about this film because it is the craziest movie I’ve seen in a while. It just makes no sense… and I think I like it! Ok. Ok. Ok. So what’s the plot? **Spoiler Alert** An investment banker (Anne Heche) buys a house with an ocean view which she can’t afford so [...]

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Moving To Belize : Considering the Possibilities

Sunday, April 4, 2010

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As of right now today, Belize is at the top of my list as a starting point for my container home project. It may not be by 2011 but right now, today it is. My plan is to first visit Belize for a week or two. If I like it, I will return and live [...]

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Shipping Container Home Project – Part 3

Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Shipping Container Home Project – Part 3

Well, it’s official. There are two teams playing the game of container home building. There are the “Get Rich”s and there are the “Get Free”s. I mentioned in my first container home post I felt there was a hovering aura that some are trying to figure out a way to make money from container homes. [...]

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New Developments on The Creative Front

Sunday, November 29, 2009

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In light of my ramble about being the filmmaker I want to be, I have been taking it upon myself to be a more active filmmaker. At 1am the night before Thanks Giving, I made a crazy impulsive decision to drive to Plymouth, MA for the National Day Of Mourning gathering near Plymouth Rock. It [...]

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So Much To Do – Moving & Refining Life Goals

Sunday, October 11, 2009

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It’s been a little longer than I would have liked since my last blog post but I still really enjoy having this outlet to share my thoughts and creative experiences. However, sometimes there is just too much going on in life to sit down and take time to write. But the more wonderful and supportive [...]

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Tampa Bound – More Shooting for Our Side of Joy

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Well, I had to make a very difficult decision to shoot more footage for my documentary “Our Side of Joy”. After having returned from an excellent workshop on documentary story structure given by Fernanda Rossi, I knew I was going to have to do more shooting. The best thing is that the workshop was so [...]

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Going Mobile – Portable Filmmaking

Friday, May 8, 2009

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So, I’m planning another trip out of the country and the fist thing that came to mind was how heavy my bags and gear were on my last trip. After my last trip, I’d already decided that I absolutely had to travel lighter on future international excursions. I have always made an effort to travel [...]

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Tips for Authors, Acting Talent & Film Crew: Why No One Responds

Thursday, May 7, 2009

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I never thought I would need to write an article of this nature, however, due to the overwhelming flood of snore inducing e-mails from readers hoping for publishing deals or to obtain acting and/or film crew jobs, I feel I must offer some advice. I’m not exactly sure what is being taught in school these [...]

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Two Hours or Less – Almost There

Monday, February 16, 2009

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I’m just about finished getting Our Side Of Joy down to two hours or less. It’s still a very tough process. It feels as if this film is really two complete films in one and most likely that’s pretty much what it is.  It has caused me to think about my documentary career. Before I [...]

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