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Short Film Friday: Lost & Found

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Written, Directed and Edited by Todd Tinkham.
When single mom and writer, Samantha, discovers a homeless woman living in her tool shed, complications arise.
This short drama won BEST SHORT FILM at the 2008 Kent Film Festival in Kent CT. It has gone on to screen at film festivals all over the US and Canada.
Featuring strong performances [...]

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Conversation with Filmmaker William Hellmuth

September 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The creator and director of The Black Dawn web series was kind to take some time to talk with me about his hit web series and what is was like to create and produce a 24 episodic series for $1,500. William and his crew created a cool suspenseful series that will get them noticed. [...]

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What To Charge

January 7th, 2009 · No Comments

I got an email from a fellow documentary filmmaker interested in using some footage from my documentary, “Greensboro’s Child“. My documentary deals with the Greensboro Massacre, in which 5 anti klan protesters were shot and killed during a “Death to the Klan” rally on November 3rd, 1979.
The footage he is inquiring about is of [...]

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That’s A Wrap… Back To Work

July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

One of the coolest things to see when you wrap a production is seeing the smile on the director’s face. I know what it feels like… it is amazing. The film is off to the editing bay and it should turn out great.
The Last Day
We had to mount a camera [...]

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[Audio] Conversation With Eric Jacobus of The Stunt People Part 1

June 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

With looks like Bruce Campbell, flicks like Jackie Chan and inspiration from Laural and Hardy is America ready for the next great action hero?
I don’t know but I can’t wait for his next film. Listen to our conversation and check out his website…
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Upcoming Conversation with Eric Jacobus of The Stunt People

June 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I met Eric on the set of “Dog’s of Chinatown” and immediately became friends with him. This will be a fun conversation. He is multi-talented, he acts, writes, directs, builds websites and let’s not forget the amazing stunts he and his fellow stunt people perform in videos from short form to feature length. [...]

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Conversation With Seth Mendelson and Joseph Baron Creators of “Take Me Back” The Series

June 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Thanks Joe and Seth I had a blast talking with you. If you have never seen Take Me Back visit the site and experience a pleasant surprise of filmmaking.
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National Conference For Media Reform: My Heart Is With You

June 7th, 2008 · No Comments

I couldn’t make the trip this year for many reasons. But this is the most important conference for me to attend. I’m glad Free Press is broadcasting the conference so the rest of the world can participate and pass the message.
Lawrence Lessig is a brilliant mind that is helping to make change along [...]

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Iraq For Sale

May 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films produced this film that every American should see. I only hope that we as citizens of this great country pay closer attention to our government and their actions. Someday soon while we still have a secure internet, someone will create an RSS feed that will hold all [...]

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Tags: Documentary · Message · Video

“Hell’s Kittens” Promo

April 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Jose Montesinos brings us the new promo for the ultra hip action flick, “Hell’s Kittens.”

If you are not aware of this filmmaker he is the auteur of “Deadly Finger” and “The Winds of Time.” I hope he gets a deal soon. Jose deserves to be recognized with some of the great independent filmmakers.

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