Bench Complete

Finally, my first short film "Bench" is complete. Finishing touches are being made then it will be off to festivals around the country. Stay tuned at www.benchmovie.com for information on where it is playing, the trailer, and maybe the full version on iTunes.

What's next?
I am already in pre-production on my next short film and that will be shot in January/February. It is a story of human kindness and communication. And perhaps a hint about how all of us can get along in this hectic world. It is based in the middle eastern hospital and focused around an American soldier and an Arab man who have been effected by a middle eastern war. I expect it to be 4-5 minutes. Very touching. I can't wait to share it with you all. So look out for updates on that and possibly a website.

I have also just started work on a feature I hope to shoot within the next few years. It is based in my home state of New Mexico and it is extremely close to my heart. The title is "Destination Beautiful". Doesn't that make you want to see it? I know it makes me want to see it. Where is this destination? You'll see!

August Maybe?

It has been a while. There have been no updates recently because I have been working on one thing which is my short film "Bench". Other than that I am trying to lock in on my next 2 productions, working with a few writers, talking to producers, etc. Nothing to write home about yet though.

As far as "Bench" goes, it may seem like it doesn't exist. So I threw up a trailer up for you non-believers. Check it out. I just finished the score with Emmy award winning Dennis McCarthy and it really adds some shine to the film. Tomorrow is the final color grade and It will be done in late August I hope. Providing the sound design gets finished in between now and then.

The trailer is at www.benchmovie.com

I will re-assemble it with the corrected footage soon....if it isn't already updated once you read this. Until next time, see you on the big screen!

Update

"Bench" is going well and should be finished within a month or two providing some post production financing comes in. I posted some still frames in the current. Note that they arent color corrected and are from a basic SD scan of the film. I am going to go back and do an HD scan once the picture locks.

Many opportunities are arising and I am working on sorting them out. Everything from talks of doing features to already getting possible backing for my next short from a few different producers. Or even turning that into a feature. We will see how it goes. All I care about is making movies and telling my stories. 15 minutes or 2 hours long! So hopefully some career starting news will arise soon.

Dom

Bench Shoots!

My first short film production, "Bench", has been successfully shot. I couldn't have done it without the dedicated professionals I was lucky enough to work with. The footage is breathtaking and the performances are poetic. This will truly kick start my career as a Director. Expect some production stills in the current soon.

The still above was taken by our photographer Bart Cooke.

Dancing Lights

It has been a while! Here is a 16mm spec I shot. It is music video concept I am messing around with. Kind of rough...but I think it is fun to watch. It looks really bad in this format but you get the idea. Click the image above to give it a watch.

Jewelry Anyone?

I just shot some Jewlery made by designer Elizabeth Moore the other night. She is on Bravo's new show TopDesign and is an acclaimed production designer in the commercial and film industry. Apparently the pieces can be bought in Beverly Hills for a hefty price tag. It was my first time shooting jewelery so I completely winged it. I think I did pretty well. Check the photos out on he current or her website Froote.com

An update...

A short update! It has been a while. My production Bench is in full swing. All the funding has been obtained and everything is set in place for it to be a successful shoot. I will be shooting it on the last weekend in March.

I have been commissioned by a well known LA artist to photograph his most ambitious project to date. It is a fine art photo piece and I will be lighting it. If all goes to plan, it might unexpectedly provide a lot of very positive assets.

I have been approached by an advertiser to shoot a commercial and I might tackle that providing some miraculous window of time appears. More than likely I will focus on school, a production in itself, and Bench, a school in itself (and it is certainly costing as much). Anything else miiiight make me explode. At least my calender.

Cheers!
Dom