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Category Archives: Industry
[IN THE TRENCHES] Death by Creativity
Are you too creative? Are you constantly thinking of one new project after another in almost any medium, even a few yet to be conceived? I am. And I think it’s probably going to kill me. I’ve talked long and … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged creativity, poetry, Screenwriting, spec
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Chauffeur to the Stars
When you first start out in the entertainment industry, you quickly discover that the most prevalent entry-level opportunities are as an Assistant or Production Assistant (aka P.A.). If you’re a P.A. on lower-budgeted projects, like I was, you’re more than … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Amzie Strickland, Edward Herrmann, Fire in the Dark, Graham Greene, Jean Stapleton, Jon Voight, Lindsay Wagner, P.A., Production, The Last of His Tribe
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Write What you Have
There’s the old adage that you should “write what you know.” While there’s plenty to be said for that, there are also plenty of instances when you should write what you have. When it comes to production – especially your … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, NYU
Tagged Advice, El Mariachi, Kuu Kuu Harajuku, Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book, NYU, Robert Rodriguez, Screenwriting, Student Film
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Writer/Director Timothy Scott Bogart
I’ve known Tim Bogart for a long time. We met as Freshmen at NYU‘s Tisch School of the Arts. Possibly the first day, but definitely the first week. We were part of a group of like-minded friends and when we … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, Interview, NYU
Tagged Biopic, Casablanca Records, Disco, Donna Summer, Kiss, NYU, Parliament-Funkadelic, Pipeline Artists, Screenwriting, Spinning Gold, Timothy Bogart
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Graphic Novel Adaptation
2022 wrapped up with the release of the final article in my series for Pipeline Artists, Adapting a Screenplay Into a Graphic Novel. As I mentioned when I first got the green light, I’d been looking forward to writing about … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Rhonda Smiley, Screenwriting, Writing
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[ETCETERA] Major Awards
It’s an honor just to be nominated, as they say. That’s absolutely true. But what’s also absolutely true is that it’s even better to win. Over the course of the last few months, I’ve been to two different industry awards … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, ETCETERA, Industry
Tagged Awards Show, Baltimore Comic-Con, Blowback, Charlie Adler, Comics, DC Glenn, John Leguizamo, Ringo Awards, Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, Tag Team, Voice Arts Awards, Wes Studi
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[IN THE TRENCHES] The Ringo Awards and Pipeline Artists
It was a big few weeks for Blowback. Our campaign to rally support for The 2022 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards was a success, as we were nominated for Best Original Graphic Novel! To give that a little perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Awards, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Screenplay to Graphic Novel
I’ve written in the past about Rhonda Smiley and me adapting our screenplay, Blowback, into a graphic novel. I’ve yet to go into much detail, though, as there’s so much to cover. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Pipeline … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, Pipeline Artists, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Odd Jobs
When you’re starting out in the entertainment industry (or perhaps navigating a dry spell), you may just find yourself doing a few odd jobs here and there. Something to bridge the gaps and pay the bills. Nothing illegal, of course. … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, NYU
Tagged B.B. King, Black or White, Goodfellas, Lightspeed Rescue, Michael Jackson, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Night Flight, Stephen King, The Rock Bottom Remainders
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