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Tag Archives: filmmaking
Alpha Wins AU Visions Short Screenplay Contest
I was fortunate to be a judge for the short screenplay category of the American University Visions 2012 competition. As an AU grad and screenwriter, I was glad to help. In past years, my fellow judges and I agonized over … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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