The digital revolution has brought with it many advantages, but one of the major plagues are click bait emails, spammy messages, unchecked ‘facts’ and disinformation. It’s happening up and down the political spectrum, across country lines and in all...
Even if you weren’t born 50 years ago, you can’t help but appreciate the profundity of Apollo 11’s achievement on July 20, 1969. It is one of those events that is meaningful for virtually everyone. I have three special reasons why I attach...
Some of us older folk will recall life with black & white televisions and having no more than 3 channels from which to choose. Today’s generation of kids may go through life without ever turning on a television, much less owning one. While I may experience...
How important would you say storytelling is in your life (personally and/or professionally)? It’s an artform that I’ve been exploring ever since school and I continue to search for recipes, insights, inspiration and… great stories. One of the...
Last week, thanks to the invitation of Adobe France, I had the distinct privilege to meet and discuss film with Ken Loach. For a man who has directed over 50 films, won two Palmes d’Or, 3 Cesars, 1 BAFTA and scores of other awards and accolades, Ken is a...
In the film business, it’s well-known that documentaries are no way to make money. Furthermore, a short film is not only near impossible to make money with, it’s very difficult to distribute, too. Then why, might you ask, would anyone want to make a short...