VES Happenings

It's been a while since I last wrote an entry.. I have a couple Tips coming up, make sure you sign up for updates if you're not a regular visitor with the box on the right side of the main page. Remember, my tips will usually appear on Fridays, so the next one will be next Friday.

A bunch of really cool VES happenings are in the works; screeners in the mail, Oscar contenders at local theatres, and coming this winter, mentoring and reel reviewing. So far I've seen Little Miss Sunshine and The Last King of Scotland (an EXCELLENT film.. Forest Whitaker is amazing! Definitely a Best Actor nominee). Coming this month and next, Children of Men and The Good Shepherd. I've received United 93 and World Trade Center in the mail, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to see those movies just yet. They'll remain in their prestine wrappers for a while.

I've signed up to be a reel reviewer next month, and early next year as a mentor for students. At the moment it's for 30 college-level students from 3 local area schools (Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Otis College of Art & Design and USC School of Cinematic Arts) as they look toward entering the job market. On that note, the 5th annual VES Awards submissions are now open! Check out the VES website for more information.