Finding My Voice (Over)
I remember an early meeting with cinematographer Wolfgang Held about A Life’s Work. He liked the idea, but he thought since it was such a personal story, that I should be in it. I objected. “My fingerprints will be all over … Continued
Tourist Eyes – Sai Nakama
Sai Nakama, friend, recent college graduate, photography and aviation enthusiast, sent me a couple of photographs he took of his everyday surroundings using his tourist eyes. Sai, a reserved young gentleman, writes of the photos: One is of Bryant Park … Continued
Tourist Eyes – Andy Bowley
Andy Bowley, cinematographer for much of A Life’s Work, heeded the call I sent out last post and emailed me this photograph. Andy writes: This was taken in the neighborhood where I live part time. It is certainly a tourist … Continued
Give Me Tourist Eyes
I went for a walk through Riverside Park (NYC) today and took my little point and shoot camera. I walk through this park frequently, but take my camera along infrequently. The sun was low and there were many things to … Continued
What Will Bruder Learned from Paolo Soleri: A Quote
Paolo’s mind was always going out into the cosmos. I learned how much you can do with very little, the potential of simplicity and the ability to make unbelievable things from modest means, to dream huge dreams. Will Bruder, AIA, … Continued
Not My Life’s Work
There haven’t been the usual two new and stellar posts a week on this humble blog the last few weeks; I’ve had to take on some freelance video work and it’s consuming all of my time. I haven’t watched a … Continued
The Unknown Zone Welcomes the Filmmaker
I was recently invited by the lovely and charming Yvonne Delet to be a guest on her podcast, The Unknown Zone, the funniest show on the Interwebs. The Unknown Zone is distributed by New Dissident Radio and available via their … Continued
Is That All There Is?
These things are on the top most shelf in my linen closet. They are prints and elements of films I made, 8 1/2 x 11 and Tango Octogenario Sometimes I see them up there and I’m very proud. I’m reminded … Continued
Celebrating Your Support
It’s easy to get down about money, especially when your art depends on procuring a trunkload full of the stuff. But today I would like to celebrate money instead. Celebrate because A Life’s Work received a donation. To me, it … Continued