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Another filmmaker recently asked me where he should post his short films. What’s the best way to get them to an audience, perhaps make some money? Vimeo Pro used to be an okay option, but Vimeo has pivoted to being B2B OTT company. (Marketing to businesses, encouraging them to start their own over-the-top streaming services […]
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I’ve seen several signs lately that the world of online streaming is now contracting — the major platforms are reducing options and payouts for independent filmmakers. YOUTUBE Youtube gave us little guys the ability to monetize a few years ago, but now they’re raising the minimum threshold. Now creators need over 1000 followers to receive […]
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Today’s Google Doodle is a salute to Lotte Reiniger, pioneer of silhouette animation. The animator of the doodle actually built a multi-plane camera! Ten years ago, I produced an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods, done in a style inspired by Lotte Reiniger. I actually have been working on an HD version, which will […]
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A big week for my stuff! In addition to my feature film projects, I have some animation releases to talk about. The Scanners Criterion Blu-ray came out yesterday, with animation I did for the bonus feature “The Ephemerol Diaries.” Visit Criterion.com Also, there’s a sale over at Humble Bundle this week. You can get a bundle […]
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“I’m currently watching a silent movie on a television inside of an insane asylum that may or may not be IN MY MIND…” Ben Gilbert’s review of The Darkness 2.
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Perhaps you’ve seen the ads all over the web this week for The Darkness II, the horror game from 2k Games and Digital Extremes. The story of The Darkness (in comics and games) concerns an ancient evil from another dimension that aligns itself with a mob hitman. There’s some hints of Lovecraftian ideas there, so […]
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New York, NY (September 23, 2011)—New Yorkers can now celebrate Halloween a few days early. The Museum of Arts and Design hosts the 3rd edition of the short film fest Daggers, featuring 12 exquisitely creepy films that will share the spotlight on October 20, 2011, at 7:00 pm, and on October 22 at 3:00 pm in […]
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After many weeks of false starts, I finished work on my animated promo film for the “Another Hole In the Head” horror film festival. Some time ago, Eric Ringer contacted me to see if I could do something for the horror arm of the San Fransico Indiefest. Sure, I said I’d love to… but finding […]
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I’m pleased to announce that the animated short H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods will be playing as part of HP Lovecraft: Reanimated in London this Friday, April 15. The mission of HP Lovecraft: Reanimated is to take everything that’s great about live entertainment and give it a deviant, Lovecraftan twist. The event is presented by […]
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I’m working on something mysterious. It involves animated zombies, of course. Click the pic for a closer look.