I just updated the Words section of my site with some new Ad Creative!

I recently pitched to direct a SONY spot featuring music artist, Bryan Ellis. The direction from the agency was really minimal — they were looking for me to flesh out a concept. This is the treatment I came up with for the 2 minute spot:

I was working on the opening FX shot for STRAIN and decided that the ol’ Nascent Pictures logo needed some love too (the last iteration was in 2007 for my short film, REPLAY).

Here’s what I came up with. It might change a little between now and when STRAIN gets released, but I’m digging it so far. I also added some titles and music, just for fun:

After a brief hiatus to deal with some personal stuff, I have rebooted production on my short film, STRAIN!

I just finished up some concept designs, revamped the website and created a visual treatment for the film (which I’ll post here soon).

If you’re not already following, make sure to subscribe to http://www.strainmovie.com for an intimate behind-the-scenes look at my upcoming short film! Woooooooo!!

This is a painting I made on my iPhone while waiting at the DMV:

I decided to add my short film, “Still Us,” to my reel. I made this piece for Jen on our 5 year anniversary.

Originally, the film was just going to have a quiet life on my blog and on home DVD/Blu-Ray, but even after a few months, the piece still speaks to me. So I decided to officially include it on my reel, along with some of my other short films.

Hope it speaks to you too!

I am very pleased to announce that I’ve just signed a deal with 24DP, a full-service production company, to rep me for directing web content and commercials in the U.S.!

One of the great things about working with 24DP is that they have their own visual effects and post-production departments. With the lines between development, production and post-production blurring more every day, it’s exciting to work with a group of people that understand the entire workflow — both artistically and technically!

I’m excited to see what the new year brings!!

24DP is an award winning creative group and production company led by Brian Cristiano, Executive Producer and Chelsea Tillett, Managing Director. 24DP’s work is both innovative and platform-agnostic. In short; we make stuff you want to watch.

24DP delivers unparalleled creative services to the advertising, television and film industries. We are a true one stop shop located in Greenwich Village with virtually every technology at our disposal. From pre production through post, storyboards to visual effects, direction, editorial and design, 24DP delivers it all.

I just uploaded a new Mix Tape! I’d been meaning to update the mix for a while, but work has kept me insanely busy the last few months.

This one goes out to my friend Sarah, who needed something a lot more upbeat than my last Mix Tape. I think this mix is a great way to describe how I feel about this New Year — ready to fucking rock!!

For Sarah:

L’Crucial!

1. Thunderstruck / ACDC
2. I Love Rock N Roll / Joan Jett
3. Panama / Van Halen
4. Frankenstein / Edgar Winters Group
5. Immigrant Song / Led Zeppelin
6. Carry On My Wayward Son / Kansas
7. Barracuda (Heart) / Heart
8. My Sharona / Knack
9. Eye Of The Tiger / Survivor
10. Dont Stop Believing / Journey
11. More than a Feeling / Boston
12. Living on a Prayer / Bon Jovi
13. Godfather Theme / Guns N’ Roses

I recently completed “Still Us,” a short film that I gave to Jen on our 5 year anniversary. It’s by far the most personal film I’ve ever made and I’m really proud of it. I don’t know how many people will relate to the piece, since I only had an intended audience of one, but I thought it would be nice to share it anyway.

“Still Us” tells the true story of Jen and I, as seen from the 5 year marker in our romance (PS: Try to watch the film in HD, since it’s so tiny here and lacks the detail of the Super 8 Footage). :-)

I added a couple more Black-And-White snaps to my collection. Check ‘em out:

I recently went on a trip to NYC, Paris, London and the South UK to do some soul-searching. And naturally I took some photos!

My trip was amazing and just what I needed :-)