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Many years ago I worked in a record store where I spent a lot of my time flipping through the inventory to see what I was missing. One day I came across an LP I had not seen before. … Continued
Many years ago I worked in a record store where I spent a lot of my time flipping through the inventory to see what I was missing. One day I came across an LP I had not seen before. … Continued
I recently emailed an update on A Life’s Work to Jeff Stein, AIA, president of the Cosanti Foundation. Part of his reply was the following — PS: I gave a presentation at a recent AIA/American Institute of Architects convention in … Continued
In July 2012 the Cosanti Foundation, the organization that oversees Arcosanti, announced Paolo Soleri’s retirement as President, and the appointment of his successor, Jeff Stein, I was quite surprised. I’m not an Arcosanti insider by any means, but still, I … Continued
A little context: I’m working on a Soleri clip wherein he is critical of hyperconsumption and suburban sprawl — and how sprawl creates a reliance on cars. I’m using interview footage of Soleri and Jeff Stein, AIA, as well as … Continued
It’s time for another installment of “Ask the Filmmaker!” JC asked this on the A Life’s Work Facebook page. Dear Filmmaker: Just wondering how Paolo Soleri dying will affect your very interesting film A Lifes Work? Soleri’s death in … Continued
Last week in How to Conduct an Interview Part 1, I dealt with preparation. This post features some pointers once you are sitting across from the interviewee with your questions in hand. Ready? Go! (Note: Make sure to read this … Continued
So, You Want to Conduct an On-Camera Interview… I don’t usually do how-tos, but a few times in the past year I’ve been approached by people who want to make a documentary and they always ask me, among other things, how … Continued
One of the reasons I keep blogging is it seems to lead A Life’s Work down roads it might not otherwise go down. Case in point: Jeff Stein, AIA In the summer of 2012 I had the idea of conducting … Continued
So, what were the most popular posts written in 2012? I’m glad you asked. Crowdfunding and A Life’s Work: Advice from a Consultant Six Questions for Jeff Stein, President of Cosanti Get Thee to an Artist Residency! Advice from an … Continued
I’m off to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. I’ve been there twice before and it’s always been good to me. Why am I going this time? To write. I’ve been working on the film all summer and need … Continued