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Interviews

Posted on January 23, 2012 by miles

I’ve done a lot of interviews.  It pays to take special care in understanding what the subject is going to say and then light and art direct the set accordingly.  Of course that’s not always possible.  The other thing I … Continue reading →

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Born in Prison

Posted on October 20, 2011 by miles

The short film script, “Ha Shem” was gutted.  It was too academic.  The new film is called ‘Born in Prison” and it’s much more interesting. Here’s an excerpt: INT. KING’S COURTYARD – PRESENT Two barely discernible bodies are facing one … Continue reading →

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The Name of God

Posted on March 2, 2011 by miles

First of all, “God” isn’t a name, not even close.  The “God” of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has an actual name, just like you and I.  In fact, he told Moses that his name was to be a memorial to … Continue reading →

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Efficient Filmmaking

Posted on January 3, 2011 by miles

How does one make a competitive feature film for $25,000?  It’s a little known fact that Story Front Pictures recently did just that in producing the supernatural thriller, The Familiar.  In a difficult economy, having a diverse skill set and … Continue reading →

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