A FRIENDLY TURN in Chicago!

Here comes the next film festival for A FRIENDLY TURN.  I am very excited to screen at the Aladerri International Film Festival in Chicago.


The short film will be screened in BLOCK#1 on Friday, September 22 at 4 pm at Facets Multi-Media, one of the leading national media arts organizations in the US. Join us if you are in the area.

Sometimes we need A STROKE OF GENIUS

Here comes the next practicum I had the pleasure of shooting with Cine students. Third time with amazing Ben Solenerger – check it out!

“Corey is unwinding at the nearby park when he suddenly collapses. Upon regaining consciousness, he encounters the enigmatic JC, engaging in a brief yet potentially life-altering conversation.”

Let’s make some NOISE

Here comes yet another Cine Practicum. I had the opportunity to write and direct this short film during the spring semester and filmed it with a group of skilled Cinematography students at Burbank Studios’ Stage 5.

While at home alone, Wendy engages in a phone conversation with her mother. Suddenly, unexplainable events begin to unfold within her apartment. The question lingers: Could there be another presence with her?

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Check out this scene I shot last semester with CINE students. This fun scene was based on “Dudes” by David Dalton & Chad Schnackel.
Luke wakes up his best friend, Alex, to help him figure out what happened the night before but first, he needs to convince him that it is truly him.

 

FOLLOW-UP just uploaded

I am running a little behind fine-tuning the final cuts of last semester’s Cine Practicums and FOLLOW-UP is the first one I was able to finish. Great job to the cast and crew – I am very proud of this one!
It is not looking good for Corey during this routine visit to the doctor. This is going to be a hard hard pill to swallow.  🙂

A FRIENDLY TURN premieres at LA Shorts!

Congrats to all cast and crew!

A FRIENDLY TURN will premiere at LA Shorts International Film Festival. The film is included in Program #21 and will screen on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 10 pm at the Regal Cinemas LA LIVE!

Mark your calendar and join us for this fun occasion and watch some fun short films. Stay tuned for more info.

The Villa Aurora in Los Angeles

I had the pleasure of making this short documentary about the Villa Aurora in Los Angeles

The magnificent house has been used as an artist residence since 1995 and it is the former home of the German-Jewish author Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife Marta.

See the film on the VATMH Youtube channel or visit my Vimeo channel for a 4k version or a shorter version in German. Enjoy!

HALEEMA won Audience Favorite at the Mary Pickford Theater!

After a great night of fantastic short films, HALEEMA was awarded Audience Favorite at the monthly Shorts Showcase Festival Favorites screening at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City!

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Prior to the theater screening, HALEEMA has won Most Views – as well as the Critics Choice Award in the Drama category of the online part of the Shorts Showcase Festival.

We couldn’t be more proud!

 

HALEEMA in the Coachella Valley as part of the PBS Shorts Showcase!

The Short Showcase returns to the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City. HALEEMA will screen with a selection of 4 other favorite short films from the series on Friday, May 20th at 6pm.

Join us for a great evening!

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HALEEMA back in Los Angeles!

OZARK SHORTS will screen HALEEMA with six other award winning short films on Sunday, January 31st at 4pm.  The screening is free of charge and will take place at THE OTHER DOOR in North Hollywood.

For more information, please visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ozarkshorts