Featured on the National Screen Institute's Online Film Fest!!

Wow! How amazing is it to be featured as part of the NSI's Online Film Fest? I even get a "Director's Bio". Fancy! Check out the feature here with a director's bio and my artist statement. Check out "Installing..."here:...

How to Roll a Joint - Process Doc.

So, when my mom asks me what I did in film school, this is what I'll have to show. Assignment: 2 minute process documentary using different shots and edited together How to Roll a Joint feat. Coco ✌ from Janet Lee Rose on Vime...

LOCKE: A Study in Efficient Filmmaking

Last night I had the pleasure of catching Steven Knight's newest, Locke, featuring Tom Hardy. The premise of the film is a man's journey as he drives and speaks to various characters via Bluetooth, with the titular character of Ivan Locke at the wheel. Locke is an interesting...

To Be An Artist - Rant

To be an artist is part of my deeper self, it is a calling that I have had since I was a child. I could not imagine a life not dedicated to creating. I know many others feel the same way. We have this deep hidden connection where we want to share our stories and feel affect and connected. It is the power of storytelling that drives us towards books, movies and music.So it is painful...

Film School Chronicles: Part 2

The last time I did a film school post was two weeks ago! I apologize for the big break in posts but it's called an intensive for a reason. I've had some requests to write about my program at Ryerson (Summer Film School) and will be breaking it down to the classes I've attended. Ryerson's...

DOM HEMINGWAY: Dark Comedy with Heart

Tuesdays mean cheap movies, so I decided to pop into to Carlton Cinemas and randomly picked "Dom Hemingway". I knew absolutely nothing about it other than its genre (dark comedy), lead actor (Jude Law) and also, that Daenarys Emilia Clarke was supporting.  Anyone...

Film School Chronicles - Part I

This is my first week as a student in Ryerson University's Summer Film School. The course is a 12 week intensive program giving students a chance to write, produce, edit and direct their own films. I will be chronicling my experience for all who are interested in reading! First day...

How Tinder Made Me Believe in Privilege

I'm sure everyone has seen the Princeton's student's complaints about 'White Privilege' and his pedantic blog post about his grandparent's struggles and how his hard work should not be discredited just because of his external appearance. And I know, I am one of many who read it...

3 Things That Make "The Only Lovers Left Alive" The Perfect Indie Film

Cheap Tuesdays are a great time to enjoy the cinema. Tonight, I caught acclaimed indie director Jim Jarmusch's newest: The Only Lovers Left Alive. With a wonderful cast and hypnotizing soundtrack, this vampire tale is a prime example of a film that has all the right ingredients. The...

Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Impressive Visuals and Cast but Cliched and Unoriginal

Amazing Spider-Man 2 is back and bigger than ever. The sequel really takes things to a whole new level visually and comic book fans will be pleased to see how try they stay true to many of the weaving plotlines. We are immersed into Peter Parker's world: his relationship with Gwen...