News
Dec 18, 2011
TWENTY-EIGHT HOTEL ROOMS selected for Sundance
I am very excited to announce that the my first feature film as an editor has been selected for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival!
Please visit the official Sundance page for more information about the film.
Dec 3, 2011
Now cutting: UNTITLED BAM DOCUMENTARY
It's been five years since my old friend Michael Sladék of Plug Ugly Films (Con Artist) and I last collaborated on a project- a music video for The Willowz: We Live on Your Street. That's too long! But we can now rejoice as just this week we began the post-production process on a new documentary about one of my favorite places in the world: BAM or Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Here is what our friends at Plug Ugly Films press department have to say about the project:
"Plug Ugly Films is proud to announce we've been commissioned to make a feature length documentary by and about the nation's oldest (and coolest) performaing arts center, BAM (aka The Brooklyn Academy of Music).
Featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the 2011/2012 season, interviews with artists whose works have revolutionized avant garde/experimental live performance the world over, as well as the fascinating history of this legendary Brooklyn stalwart, we're excited to be currently in production. Helmed by Director Michael Sladek and made in partnership with Room 5 Films, the as yet untitled project marks BAM's 150th anniversary."
Stay tuned for more details as this is going to be a good one!
Oct 30, 2011
La Escalara for MTV Tr3s
No I don't speak Spanish, but I can cut a mean documentary series. Foglight Entertainment has brought me on board for the first two episodes of the brand new biography series for MTV Tr3s, the MTV brand for the the hispanic market. This show will tell the story of how successful Latin Americans made it where they are today. First up... Perez Hilton and Carlos Mencia. Stay tuned for updates.
Suno fashion film with Gordon Hull
Here's a mysterious romp full of freaky fashion wear for New York label directed by my friend Gordon Hull. I, of course, handled the editing on this piece.
MTV 2 Presents Converse Band of Ballers
It's not only a mouthful to say it's an eyeful to see. I edited this rock 'em sock 'em piece of branded entertainment featuring Whiz Kalifa, Young Money Cash Money Billionaires, Matt & Kim, Jim Jones and Chiddy Bang all playing some half court basketball with some street legends. You can watch the entire episode here if that's what you're into!
Jun 25, 2011
Terri opens July 1st!
Last summer, I decided to take a few weeks to work for my dear friend Azazel Jacobs (much of the work on my site has been directed by him) on his newest film Terri. While I was not the film's editor, it was an extremely rewarding experience to work alongside the very talented film editor Darrin Navarro (Bug, Momma's Man, Killer Joe) and learn a thing or two about preparing to cut a feature film. I was able to see the film come in day after day and we could tell right away that this film would be something very different and special. I urge everyone in New York and Los Angeles to go out this weekend to experience this fantastic film. For the rest of you it will be as they say, "coming soon to a theater near you," so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, enjoy the trailer posted above and visit the official website.
Jun 22, 2011
Rachel Zoe, Starworks and me
As it turns out celebrity stylist and star of her own Bravo TV show, Rachel Zoe is launching a clothing line. My good friends at Starworks have brought me on board to edit a short documentary on Rachel's new endeavor that will stream exclusively at the online clothing portal Shopbop.
Rachel Zoe joins my fashion client list of Louis Vuitton, Diane Von Furstenburg, Rocawear and Tory Burch. As anyone who has ever seen me in my usual attire of thrift store jeans, tshirt and baseball cap would attest, I am no fashionista, but I am happy to help spread the word to those who are.
Jun 10, 2011
The Bergs Sans Nipple "Change The Shape"
When my good friends The Berg Sans Nipple asked me to participate in the creation of an "exquisite corpse" to make a music video for their latest album, I was quick to say yes as long as I could bring along my wife!
Courtney and I were given a 16 second segment of song to create video for as well as the previous segment so we knew where to take off from. We also had a deadline of 48 hours. We decided to do a very simple stop motion animation with Courtney taking care of the animating and me handling the photography and the editing.
The result is what you see above with 14 other talented artists and filmmakers lending their talents to the video.
May 15, 2011
Pagoda "Summon It" Music Video
My latest adventure in filmmaking got me out of the editor's chair and back to my home state of Nebraska to direct a music video for Brooklyn band Pagoda.
Now I'm back in the editor's chair putting it together. I can't wait to share it with the world!
