By Tyler Weaver Tyler is a filmmaker and a writer. This article first appeared in MULTI-HYPHENATE a blogazine he created, featuring articles by the new wave of creatives. Judy Berman’s article from Flavorwire, “Why is Indie Film Dying While Indie Music Thrives?” has, to say the least, stirred some argument, such as Filmmaker Magazine‘s Scott Macaulay … Read more
A PSA (public service announcement) is an advertisement to the public and its purpose is to modify the public’s opinion about a particular subject. Ad Agency’s have been producing pro bono PSA’s for decades and I wondered if they had any effect on the subjects they featured, so I did a little digging. According to … Read more
MTV revolutionized the music video. As I’ve said before, many of my friends began their careers at this upstart network devoted to music 24/7. They not only revolutionized the definition of a niche cable network, they revolutionized the look with their logo. The logo designed by Frank Olinsky and his team was commissioned by Fred … Read more
Art speaks to the human experience. It also encourages interaction. We share it, look at it, link to it, and talk about it. What’s ironic is that, for many, art production is often a task carried out in private. Not for Julie and I – for us, filmmaking offers the opportunity to explore stories with … Read more
Live @ Sundance 2010: Producers Round Table Part 3
There were more than just the sound of waves lapping on Waikiki beach last night. More than 10,000 people attended the premiere of the first episode of the final season of LOST. I’m surprised the producers held such a public screening. With the lightening speed of social media I would bet money the details of … Read more