Let Your Light Shine

Philly Fountain – M. Ulto 2006 Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people... Read More

Pool Art Show Piece – Motion & Mood 2006

This past week, I showed my work at DIVA Pool Art Fair. It was a good sized crowd and all the artists featured their video and digital art on their laptops. Unique and fuss-free affair, I had some great reception to several of my pieces, including the one featured in this post, MOTION & MOOD 2006. I shot this on HDv and DV, and composed the music. Its an exploration of the motion of landscapes and bodies. Interesting point about the video –... Read More

Making Movies That Matter

I’ve been home with a cold, watching movie after movie. This is my favorite part of being sick – alleviating the boredom of couch napping and coughing. This weekend, I watched a range of movies, from “Sideways” to “Millions”. I noticed several key issues with the movies being produced inside the Hollywood system or its close, well-funded “independent” cousins (Miramax, etc). I also noticed something... Read More

Filmmaking Methods & Practices – Licensing Images/Footage/Music

The biggest pitfall of any filmmaker I’ve ever worked with is hubris – the arrogance to believe your production is untouchable, not that important to be bothered with or invisible in regards to licensing content. A friend of mine has a cat, Pepe. When he’s feeling particularly playful or frisky, he climbs into an open top box my friend has placed in the living room. Pepe climbs in and peers over the edge of the box, his green eyes... Read More