Hey friends,
If you’re reading this it’s simply because I miss having dinner with you, connecting and talking about film. After 2 + years it feels so good to sit down and have a meal with you. I know these last few weeks have been rough so I’ll ask first up, how are you?
Several weeks ago, I sat down with some friends over Thai food and we shared old films we’ve seen, some we haven’t and directors we’ve never heard of. (*Fay, thank you to taking me up on the offer to see a very weird film afterwards - though Omeed was right about the review. Ha!)
What was an old film or story that inspired you?
For me, it was The 400 Blows and The Learning Tree. *Basically anything by Gordon Parks.
*Speaking of films you never heard of, do me a favor and check out Eat This Film & let me know of stories that feature people of color as central characters that should be on the platform.
By the way, a short doc I made during quarantine won best short doc in the Art Color Digital Cinema International Film Fest in Montreal. Now through June 2nd, you can vote/like the film, After Mario for the chance to win an Audience Award.
A couple things to leave you with before I wrap this letter:
1. SFUFF is producing a doc film entitled, Sa Amin (Our Place). I saw a cut on Thursday and it’s powerful. Please consider donating towards their crew and exhibition funds.
2. Follow Maria Judice’s directorial feature film Elephant exhibiting now in festivals. Maria, thank you for always pushing us to just do it already. You are a light and a fire starter. (I’m coming M!)
3. Pam Uzzell has an amazing podcast, Art Heals All Wounds which I’m honored to have been a guest in episode 9 of season 2 . Pam, you got me out of my comfort zone and I truly appreciate and thank you.
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4. Leah Nichols - sharing your name just because we all miss you & love you.
Folks, I hope to catch up with you soon over a meal and film. Keep creating, moving and using your gift to uplift and shift.
Peace,