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DC Shorts Screenplay Competition Open for Entries

Can you write a simple ten-page film script? Enter the DC Shorts Screenplay Competition and you could win $2000 and see your vision on the big screen. And I’ll help – here are my tips on how to win the … Continue reading

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DC Shorts Filmmakers Share Tricks of the Trade

  Directors are auteurs, in charge of hundreds of people and with millions of dollars at their disposal, right? Think again. Easy-t0-use cameras and Internet technology allow anyone with a story to tell to make a movie. This was highlighted … Continue reading

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Directing a Live Screenplay Reading

A live screenplay reading offers the writer a chance to hear how their work sounds read aloud. It’s a great way to get feedback on your story. You can learn a lot from an audience – did they laugh at … Continue reading

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My Favorite Films at DC Shorts

The DC Shorts Film Festival wraps up this Sunday. Now in its eight year, this celebration of cinema brought 145 films from 23 countries to Washington. As the Blogger-in-Chief for DC Shorts, I’ve seen a lot of short films. Not … Continue reading

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DC Shorts – The Winners

Perhaps due to the plentiful amounts of bacon, the Award Brunch is my favorite part of the DC Shorts Film Festival. Filmmakers, staff and honored guests gather at Clyde’s of Gallery Place for one final event. Awards are handed out … Continue reading

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Friday Photo: Interview Date

Staged reading of Interview Date, with writer/producer Grant Lyon on right. Last year, I was a judge for the DC Shorts Screenplay Competition. I had the chance to see a staged reading of the screenplay Interview Date, one of six finalists … Continue reading

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DC Shorts – It’s Back!

The DC Shorts Film Festival has returned! It’s my favorite time of year, when filmmakers from around the world come to Washington to share their cinematic visions. This year, the festival features 145 films from 23 nations. The short films … Continue reading

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New Article: Local Films Shine in DC Shorts

Why do they make movies in LA? Well, they always have. But, with cheap cameras and Internet distribution, that doesn’t need to be the case anymore. The upcoming DC Shorts Film Festival features several films that were made in Washington. … Continue reading

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New Article: Local Films in DC Shorts

I’m the Chief Blogger for the DC Shorts Film Festival, responsible for developing an editorial strategy, training contributors, editing blog posts and writing posts of my own. For the DC Shorts blog, I wrote a short article on local filmmakers … Continue reading

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New Article: What’s New at DC Shorts

Check out my new article for the Pink Line Project on what’s new at DC Shorts. This is an amazing film festival that I’ve been involved with for several years. 2011 features more films (145 from 23 countries) plus bigger … Continue reading

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