Archive for February, 2010
Kevin Smith: Too Fat to Fly
Sunday, February 14, 2010 18:03 1 Comment‘Clerks’ director Kevin Smith was kicked-off a Southwest Airlines flight today. The airline pulled their “Customer of Size Policy” card and expelled the American film icon from the plane. The humiliating experience is currently being relived minute-by-minute on Kevin’s Twitter page.
Networking at ShowBiz Expo
Saturday, February 13, 2010 16:11 1 CommentI’ve had the personal pleasure of attending the past few ShowBiz Expo‘s here in NYC. I’m always surprised and inspired to see how many people are being proactive in their careers. Actors, models, filmmakers, photographers, you name it – all under one roof, trading resumes, shaking hands and having a great time. There are plenty [...]
Make it a Cinematic Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12, 2010 16:52 1 CommentHey, you’re busy – let me plan the perfect Valentine’s Day for you!
Top Five Filmmaking Books
Friday, February 12, 2010 12:47 2 CommentsI can’t say I’ve ready every single filmmaking book in the history of literature but I do boast a very extensive personal collection and feel quite confident dispensing this advice. After reading an absurd amount on the subject, there are a few titles that stick out above the rest – seemingly impossible to improve upon. [...]
Wanted: More Female Filmmakers
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 20:07 9 CommentsACEFEST has been graced with the extraordinary talents of many female directors and writers in the past 3 years. We’ve had women judges, filmmakers, speakers and even prize winners. As wonderful as this is, why is it the exception?
Time for Twitter to Fly South
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:34 3 CommentsTwitter is going down – abandon bird!
Snow Tomorrow – Get Ready NYC!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 17:29 2 CommentsEveryone seems to be talking about the snow tomorrow so we thought we’d join in. It’s going to be the worst day of everybody’s life so GET READY! Filmmaking Tip: Snow looks beautiful on film and awful on video.
Interview with Film Composer Kevin Manthei
Monday, February 8, 2010 14:05 1 CommentRead this hard-hitting interview with ACEFEST’s very own Kevin Manthei.


