“What ever happened to that Secret Film Project you were working on? You know, the one that you hinted at while finishing REPLAY, back in 2007?” Well, fuck. Here’s the short version: Around the time I finished my short film, REPLAY, I began writing a feature film that I was really excited about. It was [...]

I need to find a way of managing my thoughts — or risk simply going mad. I have a lot of trouble escaping the sense that there’s always work to be done and I feel like it’s gotten to the point where I have trouble enjoying the simple things in life because I keep thinking [...]

Here’s an ad that I placed on Craig’s List a couple of weeks ago: Seeking Pop Artist(s) for Music Video I’m an international award-winning writer, director and producer, looking to get into music videos. I want to shoot a beautiful, stylised, low-budget music video for a kick-ass pop artist or group. I’m specifically looking for [...]

I placed this ad on Craig’s List and the RED User Forum, late last night: I’m a filmmaker looking to connect with someone that owns a RED ONE Camera to shoot some tests and take the camera for a spin. I’m open to shooting whatever; I just want to connect with someone that is passionate [...]

I was reading an interview with writer-cum-director Shane Black, where he said something that really inspired me. He said he hates writing. Let me explain. Shane Black is one of my favorite screenwriters and shot to fame in the early 80′s with the script for “Lethal Weapon,” which reinvigorated the action-buddy-comedy. He’s also the writer [...]

I delivered the first episode of the “Young At Heart” series to Fox Searchlight a few days ago and got some feedback: they really dig it so far. They really, really love the story-structure that I came up with and the editing style (very fast, high-energy, VH1-ish). Due to some clearance issues concerning the music [...]

Ggggrrrrr! I’ve had a bitch of a time wrestling the 14+ hours of footage from the “Young At Heart” series into something manageable, but I think I’ve finally made some break-throughs. I’m working on the first episode, which is always the hardest. Not only do I have to cut a coherent, unscripted narrative based on [...]

A few weeks ago, my friend Brian called me up, excited about an idea he had for a comedy scene. After acting it out for me over the phone, he said that he wanted to write and perform in it for his acting class (Brian is an actor and filmmaker). I loved the idea and [...]

Today, I began reviewing the footage for the web series that I’m editing for Fox Searchlight Pictures. The series will be used to promote Searchlight’s new documentary film, “Young At Heart,” about a group of super-seniors that tour Europe, singing in a lively rock-choir. For the web series, Searchlight sent a camera crew to get [...]

I think Jen is trying to Sabotage my writing efforts with gadget distractions: she got me an iPhone for Christmas!! I can’t stop playing with it — it’s so sexy! I’ve been wanting an iPhone for months and months (I mean, come on, who doesn’t want an iPhone?)… but I haven’t gotten one because they’re [...]