Cinema and Television Arts
CategoryCalm Before the Storm
You’ve got to take time to find the calm.
Life as a Production Assistant
At this point in the semester, many of my fellow Creative Producing students have signed on to some project or other to produce. I’ve..
Lights, Camera, Action!
Lights, camera, action! Don’t cha just love those words?
Stumbling Forward
Lately I’ve been feeling that my work just isn’t very good.
I’m not slacking off in class or neglecting my homework. I’m truly put..
Ever Closer
So the question is “Where do we go from here?” We go forward.
Chicago International Film Festival
This week, those of us at Columbia have been able to experience a real honor and a treat: the Chicago International Film Festival is u..
Can’t spell “TEAM” without “ME”
As a director we are thrust into the role of creative leader, spiritual guide, and head of human resources. What’s the lesson? Film making is collaborative.
Passion
When I started at Columbia, I came in with a plan. I knew what kind of movies I wanted to make. I knew where my skills and talents c..
Commuting
This week I’d like to take the opportunity to answer a simple question. It was a big question for me when I was getting ready to star..
10 Shots
The lesson learned at this point of my adventure was that you should wash your hands at least twice daily. Anymore than that and people will think you are unbalanced.