Thoughts about “Abandoned Allies”

by | Jul 6, 2013 | Documentary

I can’t stop thinking about Abandoned Allies these days. I know that version of the film is finished, but I want to spend more time with the folks I met. They are such interesting people. I want, desperately, to tell their stories–even more beautifully on...

Filmmaking Proposal Writing

by | Jul 5, 2013 | Documentary, Film, Writing

I’ve spent a lifetime writing. Some of it turned better than others. (I wrote a lot of bad poetry for a while.) But I pretty much love to write (kinda obvs, since I’m blogging, right?). Yesterday I spent the entire day writing about my next documentary...

Happy Independence Day!

by | Jul 4, 2013 | Health and wellness, Producing

It’s July 4th! Happy Independence Day to all of my fellow Americans. Lots of love to all the folks who have made it possible to live in the land of the free. We’re not a perfect country but we certainly have a sweet place to call home. So how am I spending...

Landfill Dogs at Designbox

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Community, Inspiration, Photography

Photography by Mary Shannon Johnstone will be on display during First Friday this weekend. Earlier this year I blogged about her Landfill Dogs series (read it here), which is being shown at Designbox. Please go check it out. A portion of the proceeds will go to...

July 2013 NC Film Events

by | Jul 1, 2013 | Community, Film, Film Festival

Here’s a list of what’s happening in the North Carolina film scene this month. As always, let me know if I’ve missed anything. I’m happy to add to the list. July 16th Screening of “Some of Your Bits Ain’t Nice”  (Presented by...

Doc Ideas

by | Jul 1, 2013 | Film, Inspiration

I have a long list of film ideas, specifically documentaries. It’s a list that keeps getting longer. There are so many great stories to tell. I can’t get these ideas out of my mind quickly enough. It’s incredibly frustrating. That’s mostly...