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Tag Archives: film
Undoing Reform: Cronyism in the DC Government
Since I was quoted in this article, Second Run: Why Local Filmmakers Are Miffed by Crystal Palmer’s Return to the D.C. Film Office, I thought I’d elaborate on my thoughts on why I’m miffed. In the run-up to the mayoral election, … Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Man with a Bolex Movie Camera
Check out my article on Man with a Bolex Movie Camera. This short film was recently accepted into the Cinekink Film Festival. It’s a local production, written and directed by students from American University’s MFA film program. I went to … Continue reading
The Movie That Gets Washington: Broadcast News
The Washington Post recently had an article about DC in the movies, highlighting director James L. Brooks for really getting Washington. From All the President’s Men to his latest, How Do You Know?, he displays an excellent understanding of the … Continue reading
Gift Ideas for Aspiring Filmmakers
Check out my Pink Line Project article on gift ideas for aspiring filmmakers, including membership in local organizations, such as Women in Film and Video and Arlington Independent Media. Making a short film doesn’t need to be expensive and DC … Continue reading
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DC Shorts Screenplay Competition Summary
The comedy Interview Date won the DC Shorts Screenplay Competition. This was a funny script, with some great lines highlighting the similarities between looking for a job and finding love. It was performed with five other scripts on October 16, … Continue reading
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Learn to Write a Screenplay at ScriptDC
Tired of the same old Hollywood formula? The treacly love stories, the gross-out horror flicks, the not really funny bromances? Think that you can do something better? Now’s your chance to learn how to write a screenplay at ScriptDC. This … Continue reading
DC Shorts Mini-Review: Corner Plot
For anyone who lives in the sprawling metropolis of Washington, Corner Plot is a fascinating documentary. Would you believe that someone owns a one-acre farm in the middle of Silver Spring? Charlie Koiner does. He’s 89-years-old and produces a cornucopia … Continue reading
DC Shorts Mini-Review: Manual Practico del Amigo Imaginario (The Imaginary Friend Practical Manual)
Superhero movies have been done to death. However, superhero imaginary friends – that’s not been explored before and is the subject of Manual Practico del Amigo Imaginario (The Imaginary Friend Practical Manual). This Spanish film won the Audience Choice Award at the … Continue reading
DC Shorts Mini-Review: Touch
Here’s another mini-review of one of the many great films that were a part of the DC Shorts Film Festival. Despite our affluence, Americans suffer from record levels of depression. People feel disconnected from life, even in the midst of … Continue reading
DC Shorts Mini-Review: Enter the Beard
By no means did I see all 97 films at the DC Shorts Film Festival. But I saw a lot and got to meet to some of the filmmakers as well. I’ll be posting “mini-reviews” of what I liked, from … Continue reading