Graduation Plans

I’ve decided to produce and edit Patrick’s graduation film. And, I’ve decided to graduate on that film as well. That way, we can maintain the rights on the documentary and make it a much bigger project. That means that my … Read More

Natsukashii

“Ringu” was on TV last night, and I started to feel nostalgic about Japan. That is the first time that’s happened since I left. Strange things are happening. Strange emotions. Things are getting curiouser and curiouser.

Brainstorming

I was brainstorming with Patrick about the film, and he says that all of my ideas are too general. I sent questions to all the guys to get the ball rolling…to try to find the story. Something specific, something personal. … Read More

References

Startup.Com American Movie Can I communicate the story without Voice Over? That’s what these guys did. But, then, there’s Sans Soliel, which is such a beautiful film and I think will have a lot of influence on me. But is … Read More

The Thing that Interests Me

The thing that interests me is that these men have travelled half way around the world to make their fortunes. They didn’t do it at home. And they travelled there alone. What brought them there? Why Japan? And how has … Read More

Watching Tapes of Japan

I’ve been watching my old tapes of Japan trying to get a feel for it again. There were so many strange experiences…so many things that I’d forgotten…things on the street. I even filmed myself having a nervous breakdown…5 hours of … Read More

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