The Stage 32 Videos: Directing

What is the Jekyll and Hyde Method? In this video I explain how to use this technique to create complex characters that you can't take your eyes off. #thepowerofthedog #filmanalysis #videoessay The Power of the Dog was one of the most well-directed films of 2021, and there was a reason it went on to win over 250 awards.

Screenwriting / Producing / Directing / Cinematography / Editing / Motion Graphic Design

It's 2022. Time for cinema to change. See how you can make that change by becoming a democratic filmmaker.

PSA for Food and Water Watch In households all across the world, the consequences of fracking and fossil fuels are acutely felt. Whether it’s the contamination of local water supplies, the acceleration of climate catastrophes like wildfires, their pipelines causing plummeting property values, or the health risks associated with living near fracking sites, fracking is a nightmare that we can end now. We have the technology available to efficiently rely on renewable energy for the majority of our energy needs. The only thing we need are leaders who are willing to do what’s right, and not what makes fossil fuel corporations happy. Directed and Written by: Joel Dunn Cinematography: Matthew Novak Co-producer/AD: Ryan Lakestream 2nd AD: Melissa Dunn Original Music: Sebastian Kauderer Visual Effects: Taylor Kenny PA: Mallory Milhisler PA: Rowan Davis

The end of 2021 brought many challenges and changes in my personal life. I had to move again and I've been busy dealing with life's roller-coaster of situations and emotions. While I am still settling in my new apartment, I thought I should share an update on my first test/short film, "Police Brutality Must Stop". About 8 months ago I posted this really short film I made all by myself while learning and relearning other skills besides animation. So sculping, texturing, rendering, editing and visual storytelling. It took about a month to do and it was a break from my bigger personal project "Life in every breath". After uploading it, I thought I should try some free or very low entry festivals just to see how everything works. A few months later I had a few selections and awards that mean a lot to me. I wanted to share that here with the updated laurels! My focus now is to not let external circumstances govern my internal state and to move forward with as much confidence as I can gather, in pursuit of my creative ambitions for a fulfilling journey, while helping others as much as I can in the process. Thanks for your time. I wish everyone the best! Stay safe, stay creative! #shortfilm #directing #creative #art #policebrutality #love #ambitions #goals #festivals #animation #storytelling

A cool podcast I did with Chris Gore from Film Threat about my short action/thriller/Sci-Fi short film NEMESIS...

Great advice for aspiring screenwriters and directors from Saha Baron Cohen's right hand man in creating Borat, Ali G, Brüno and The Dictator:

George Gallo, writer of Bad Boys (1995) and Midnight Run (1988), is a man of many creative talents, including screenwriting, filmmaking, producing and painting and now he has turned to directing with his latest film starring Morgan Freeman.

My Directing ReelSee my latest film at www.thisisland.cacontact me at poeticamberprods@gmail.com

Simone Bartesaghi's Directing Reel Montage 2020

The onslaught of woke in Hollywood is horrible, just so hesitant because I rather not be flown out over untalented and lazy people.