Page One: Inside The New York Times - Documentary Trailer

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This trailer feels confused. The producers spent a year at the paper during a crucial time in media. It will be interesting to see if the documentary captures what the vision of The Times is during this period.

via adage.com

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

The Music Box - What happens when a great dancer writes, directs and performs in a short film

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via youtube.com

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Daniel Cloud Campos has toured as a backup dancer with many big time artists, including a few tours with Madonna. More recently he has been part of one of our favorites, The LXD. In addition he is applying all of his skills as a dancer to some great filmmaking. This ten minute film is a fun way to get the week started.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Arev Manoukian Creates The Gorgeous Short Film Nuit Blanche

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http://www.facebook.com/spyfilms.worldwide - Nuit Blanche explores a fleeting moment between two strangers, revealing their brief connection in a hyper real fantasy. Watch the "Making of" here - http://www.vimeo.com/9076775 Sony - Two Worlds - http://vimeo.com/30402087 Directed by: Arev Manoukian Cinematographer: Arev Manoukian

http://www.facebook.com/spyfilms.worldwide - The making of the award winning "Nuit Blanche" Directed by: Arev Manoukian Produced by: Stephanie Swedlove & Arev Manoukian VFX by: Marc-Andre Gray Music by: Samuel Bisson Starring: Michael Coughlan & Megan Lindley Cinematographer: Arev Manoukian Casting: Jeff Marshall Assistant Director: Andrew Cividino Production Designer: Arev Manoukian & Marc-Andre Gray Art Director / Costumes - Dan Levy Camera Operator: Jay Pavao Camera Assistant: Max Armstrong Gaffer: Alan Poon Editor: Arev Manoukian Compositor / Animator: Marc-Andre Gray Effects Supervisors: Marc-Andre Gray & Arev Manoukian Additional Compositing: Arev Manoukian Matte Painter: Pat Lau Colourist: Andre Chlebak

Making Of Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo.

via fstoppers.com

This is such a beautiful and interesting short film, using CGI to convey such a rich world. The making-of film is equally gorgeous and fascinating.

(HT @bbhlabs)

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Vimeo Awards Experimental Film Winner oops by Chris Beckman

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"oops" || appropriated YouTube video || 2009 || concept by Billy Rennekamp // http://beckmanchris.com/info/oops // http://billyrennekamp.com A winner of the 2010 Vimeo Awards! http://vimeo.com/awards/about Official Selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival! http://bit.ly/sundance2011

via vimeo.com

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Created using appropriated digital video. So very clever.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

The Guardian and Observer Film Season: name the films challenge

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via guardian.co.uk

Can you name all 26 films? Some are recognizable immediately, some look familiar but not familiar enough to know the film, some are unrecognizable. Great animation.

(via @veryshortlist)

 

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.