Directing Videos

After reading about a group of desperate slum dwellers from Sri Lanka who daringly posed as the non-existent national handball team in order to secure their passage out of the country, producer Uberto Pasolini decided to temporarily sit in the director s chair to bring their true life story to the big screen. Showlinks Machan The Full Monty Related Posts Machan Uberto Pasolini DN LFF08: Quick Gun Murugan Shashank Ghosh INSIDE THE CIRCLE Breakin Convention Screening Hotel Harabati Competition DN Special: Joy Division Grant Gee

Machan (2008) Based on a true story, this tragicomical tale tells the story of a sports team with a difference  Living on the margins of society, under impossible pressures, a group of desperate slum dwellers find an invitation to a handball tournament in Bavaria, Germany. This one-way ticket to the West could be the answer to their prayers and a solution to all their problems   Related Posts We Dreamed America Alex Walker Tokyo Cowboys Daneeta Loretta Saft Patrick Jackson They Turned Our Desert Into Fire Mark Brecke The Upper Hand Lana Schwarcz The Super Noble Brothers Mark Escribano

In this episode I discuss the realities of independent film financing. After my trip to AFM,  I was brought up to speed by some top industry players. Things aren't like the good old days! This was originally a video I created to plug my new film course but many felt there was good info here [...]

Kathleen Turner talks about acting for television and her experience directing.

In episode 111 I discussed how I never would have landed my sales agent at AFM if I hadnt presented a great "dog and pony show". The huge part of the presentation was the previz that my director had done for some other projects. It blew everyone away! Not only does it show a vision [...]

You know the sinking, gut wrenching feeling you get when your favourite TV show up and quits at the height of its success, or that band you love and adore call it a day after just a couple of kick arse albums? Well that s something I d always presumed wasn t a worry I d ever need to have when it came to film festivals but no, Filmstock, DN s festival of choice will be no more after this weekend! I sat down with co-founders/directors Neil Fox Justin Doherty to chat over how Filmstock has developed over the years and why they weren t joking back in 2003 when they told me Filmstock would be; the festival that goes up to 11 . Showlinks Filmstock Zero Balance Exploits Of A Cultural Saboteur Easy Riders, Raging Bulls Tony Hendra Related Posts Filmstock: Establishing a Film Festival Filmstock 9 Filmstock 11: The Best of the Shorts Filmstock 11 Filmstock #8

I had the pleasure of reading a new book by "The Digital Guy" Bruce Nazarian called "Fast Path To Blu-Ray". The title is absolutely misleading. It should be called "The Ultimate Guide To Blu-Ray". Inside the pdf formatted book (hey save a tree right?) is a plethora of information including workflows in Final Cut Pro [...]

Greetings! Wow I am back podcasting from a long much needed hiatus! I have to admit I was a little nervous getting in front of the mic! This is episode 111!Today I discuss my recent visit to the American Film Market! Make sure you join the newsletter so you will get an invite to our live [...]

Actress Chandra Wilson directs her first episode for Grey’s Anatomy.

I just finished Producing, Editing and doing Visual Effects for a new short documentary about how the United States has one of the worst infant mortality rates in the industrialized world, and ways that we can change birth for the better. Created as part of the current debate on healthcare, Reducing Infant Mortality asks "What are we doing wrong? We're making it more technologically advanced in our country, and we're not doing better and we're actually getting worse." Spread the word to your legislators, and visit the website to take action and find out more. The film is released through a Creative Commons license.

I'm a producer and editor on the upcoming feature documentary "Shalom/Salaam," a new film focusing on a revolution happening in the Middle East: where individuals on both sides of the conflict are being brought together through the ancient practice of yoga. I recently finished editing a promotional trailer, and the very talented Jodie Livingston, the director, has built a really great website for the film. I'm really very excited to be working on this project. We've started shooting, and are currently raising funds to go to the Middle East to really capture this amazing story of people striving for peace.

I recently finished producing and editing this trailer, for the upcoming indie film "Were The World Mine," which opens in theatres October 31st. Here they are on the Apple trailer site. Here is a list of dates and theaters where it will be playing. I had a great experience working with Tom, Cory and all the fantastic, talented individuals who made this film into something special. Go see this movie!

In episode 2 of Dorkumentary, Adria Dawn is visited by her neighborhood door-to-door kung-fu salesman, guest star Pat Kilbane (Mad TV, Semi-Pro). See more episodes at dorkumentarytv.com! Download the ipod version of the video [640x360].

From producer/director/editor David Tarleton and superstar character actress Adria Dawn comes Dorkumentary - the newest, craziest short comedy series to hit the Internet! Each webisode is a comedic improv inspired loosely by the lives of its creators. Come dork out with Adria and her hysterical guest stars as they hilariously improvise their way into your heart. Dorkumentary. Being a dork has never been this cool. In the premiere episode of Dorkumentary, join Adria Dawn (Nip/Tuck, Popular, etc.) as she interacts with the offbeat regulars at Uncle Jers - the landmark retail store in Silverlake, California. Created improvisationally in seven hours, and shot by a crew of one, Adria plays six different characters in a scenario loosely inspired by real events. See more episodes at dorkumentarytv.com! Download the ipod version of the video [640x360]. Subscribe to the podcast here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Dorkumentary

Download "Wicked" as MP3 The compilation album that I'm on is coming out any day now! Order yours today!

I directed and shot the incredibly talented painter and fire-spinner David Wilson, when we used to live in the same apartment complex. Here's his myspace. More recently, I edited the footage together into this short piece, entitled "Neptune: King of Fire." (note: ipod version) You can watch more of my films here. Enjoy!

Here's a clip of my wife, the lovely Adria Dawn, from her recent appearance on FX's Nip/Tuck. She's playing Parker, a Scientologist, in a scene with Kelly Carlson, playing Kimber; and Xenu, the evil galactic emperor and enslaver of all mankind in the Scientology mythos. Enjoy!

Here's a clip of my lovely wife, Adria Dawn's appearance last night on Nip/Tuck, playing a Scientologist. Way to go Adria!