Happy Birthday: Dustin Milligan

dustinmilliganDustin Milligan

Born: July 28, 1985 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

Hook up with another actor on set, because it’s only going to lead to ugly children. – When asked what an actor should never do.

 

 

Best of 90210 TV series

MOVIE POSTERSHARK NIGHT 3D
dir. David R. Ellis
Stars:
Sara Paxton
Dustin Milligan
In the Land of Woman
2007
dir. Jon Kasdan
Starring
Elena Anaya
Adam Brody
EXTRACT Movie PosterExtract
2009
dir. Judge
Starring
Jason Bateman
Krista Wiig
Affleck

 

Happy Birthday: Elizabeth Berkley

elizabethberkley.jpgElizabeth Berkley

Born: July 28, 1972 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA

Married to:
Greg Lauren (1 November 2003 – present) (1 child)

 

Has different color eyes: right eye is half green and half brown and left eye is green. This condition is known as Heterochromia.
The producers of Saved by the Bell (1989) created the role of Jessie Spano for her when they could not choose between her and Tiffani Thiessen for the role of Kelly Kapowski.
Ever since those reviews for Showgirls (1995), it’s like I was that woman in “The Scarlet Letter”. Except that instead of having to wear the letter “A” for adulteress, I was condemned to wear an “S” for “showgirl”.
[on making Roger Dodger (2002)] I really loved it. On the set, it was like being part of a real family. Everybody was there because they wanted to be and not because of some paycheck – there were no dressing rooms or big trailers; you’d get ready in a bathroom. Here’s this $2-million movie that could have gone nowhere or everywhere. But it’s one of the most special experiences that I’ve ever had. I want more similar experiences. I’m not “Showgirl” – that’s the point!

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday: Alexis Arquette

alexisarquette.jpgAlexis Arquette

Born: July 28, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA

Sister of Richmond Arquette, David Arquette, Patricia Arquette, and Rosanna Arquette.

 

 

 

MOVIE POSTERBRIDE OF CHUCKY
1998
dir. by Ronny Yu
Stars:
Jennifer Tilly
Brad Dourif

PulpFictionPulp Fiction
1994
dir. Tarantino
starring
John Travolta
Samuel L. Jackson
She’s All That
1999
dir. by Robert Iscove
starring
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Cook

 

Happy Birthday: John David Washington

johndavidwashington.jpgJohn David Washington

Born: July 28, 1984 in USA

Son of actor Denzel Washington and actress Pauletta Washington

Won a football scholarship to Morehouse College, class of 2006.

Was signed by the St. Louis Rams after going undrafted in the 2006 NFL draft.

Was allocated to the NFL Europe, is playing for the Hamburg Sea Devils (Germany) in the 2007 season as a Running Back.

RIP Actor Jerry Doyle. Passed away today:

jerrydoyle.jpgJerry Doyle, known for his role on science fiction TV series “Babylon 5” and for founding EpicTimes, has died, his family announced on Thursday. He was 60. TMZ reported Doyle, who was also the host of a nationally syndicated talk radio show, was found unresponsive in his Las Vegas home on Wednesday afternoon. Cause of death is not yet known.

Born: July 16, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died: July 27, 2016 (age 60) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Former corporate jet pilot before becoming a stockbroker.

Ran in 2000 as the Republican candidate for California’s 24th Congressional District (Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Lompoc, Orcutt, Los Alamos).

The SHOTS are all you have. Film Directing SHOTS

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FILM SHOTS
FILMMAKING NOTES

Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith

FILM DIRECTING SHOTS – One of the most over used cliches in film is “The Shots are all you have.” The following are what you need to think about practically so you can think creatively and device the best shot list and camera shots you possibly can:

QUESTIONS TO ASK?
-What is the best viewpoint for filming this position of the event?
-How much area should be included in this shot?

SCENE – Defines the place or setting where the action is laid
SHOT – Defines a continuous view filmed by one camera without interuption
SEQUENCE – A series of scenes or shot complete in itself

TYPES OF CAMERA ANGLES
OBJECTIVE – The audience point of view
SUBJECTIVE – The camera acts as the viewers eyes-movement
POINT OF VIEW – What the character is seeing

SIX BASIC SHOTS

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Interview with Animator Matt Burniston (The Mega Plush – Winner Best Film January 2016 Film Festival)

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The Mega Plush is a must watch animation action/thriller short film. It was the overwhelming winners of Best Film at the January 2016 WILDsound FEEDBACK Film Festival, an amazing achievement considering the quality of films that played at the festival.

Watch the Film Here: http://www.themegaplush.com/

I was fortunate enough to chat with Matt about his short award winning short film:

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Matt Burniston: Well, the initial idea for the characters was from my friend John Noe, who came to me around 6 or so years ago with some sketches of these teddy bears who instead of looking all cute, were carrying guns and looked battle damaged. When he told me his concept I instantly fell in love with the idea and jumped at the chance to make them in 3D with the end goal of making a short film.

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Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith (Apollo 13, The Blind Side)

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A production designer is the person responsible for the overall look of a film. They ave a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television.

What an honor it was to talk with the amazing Production Designer Michael Corenblith. His resume is filled with some of the best movies in the last 20 years, including: Saving Mr. Banks, The Campaign, Game Change, Dinner for Schmucks, The Blind Side, Frost/Nixon, Apollo 13.

Matthew Toffolo: You’ve worked as a Production Designer in 35 productions over the last 30 years. Are there one or two films that you’re most proud of?

Michael Corenblith: There are countless ways to measure my affection for all of these projects.  There have been so many valuable collaborators and shared experiences that each film has its own special place.  “Apollo 13” will always remain one of the most exciting, and I’m so pleased to see it aging so…

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Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Anne Seibel (Midnight in Paris, Bonjour Anne)

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Anne Seibel earned an Oscar Nomination for “Midnight in Paris”. Based in Paris, she has worked with some of the top directors in the world today, including Steven Spielberg, David Frankel, M. Night Shyamalan, Sofia Coppola, Clint Eastwood, and 3 Production Designer assignments with Woody Allen.

Go to her website: www.anneseibel.com

I was fortunate enough to sit down with Anne to chat about her career.

Matthew Toffolo: Film fans always get Production Designer and Art Director mixed up, thinking they are the same position? Can you tell people what the difference is? 

anne_seilbel.jpgAnne Seibel: The Production designer is the person in charge of the sets, the mood and look of the film collaborating directly with the director and Director of Photography.

The Art director is their right hand, supervising the art department and the making of the sets for the production designer.

I always compare my team as an orchestra.

Production…

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