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Aug 5, 20191 min read

Meg's First Dance at Outfest

In the summer of 2018, I shot a short film called "Meg's First Dance." In the summer of 2019, I got to see it on the big screen at TCL...

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Zeiss at the ASC

I'm so grateful to Zeiss and Laura Merians for inviting ICFC to view the new Zeiss Supreme Prime lenses at the ASC in advance of...

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Supporting Each Other

I have a very talented actor-friend who generously donated his time to one of my student films. I remember thanking him for his...

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Advocacy

Every artist needs an advocate. Really, every human needs an advocate. At least one. There is a lot of talk these days about inclusion in...

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Karen Ballard at Canon

There are some things that are fabulous about living in LA. The opportunities to meet wonderful creative people are one of them. I was...

Jul 30, 20191 min read

The Artist Unmasked Podcast with Dusty Dawn Consulting

I had a great time discussing my art and working as an artist with Dusty Dawn Consulting If you're curious about the intention behind...

Jul 30, 20192 min read

The How of My Self-Portraits

When I tell people that I take photos of myself, they often wonder how... The process is time-consuming. It involves a lot of planning...