The Matrix, Pulp Fiction, Toy Story, Star Trek II IV & VI, The Ring, The Sixth Sense, The Haunting (1963), Dogma, A Fish Called Wanda, Liar Liar, Unforgiven, Silverado, Spiderman, Heat, Glory, Saving Private Ryan, Evil Dead, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1&3)
Television
Medium, NCIS, Lost, Law & Order SVU, Cold Case, The Dead Zone, Rescue Me, The Closer, The Ghost Whisperer, My Name is Earl, Malcolm in the Middle, Family Guy, The Simpsons, The Daily Show, Star Trek, Band of Brothers (the best mini-series ever)
Books
Books I've read recently:
Tishomingo Blues, Fahrenheit 451, Do androids dream of electric sheep?, Homicide: A year on the killing streets, The Dead Zone, The Killer Angels,Earthbound, Hideaway, The Drawing of the Three, It
Heroes
Don Dohler, Alan W. Watts, Stephen King, Filmmakers who write and direct their own stuff, Big-name celebrities who waive their big salaries to appear in small movies because they believe in the story.
Horrorfind March 2008 Commercial--filmed by Timewarp Films
Timewarp Trailers
Dead Hunt
Crawler
Stakes
Amateur Shorts
Austin Powers and the Man with the Golden Fangs
Blair Witch spoof "Trespass"
Evil Dead spoof "Army of Fanex"
I've been a filmmaker, both amateur and professional, since 1980. As a child, my friends and I messed with visual effects using a super 8 camera, creating several experimental and short films. In the 90s, we made several short films on video (see above). Currently, I'm part of the crew of Timewarp Films, an independent film company located in Maryland. I serve as the Visual Effects Supervisor, Cinematographer, and Editor.
I have a blog called Tales from the Cellar where I discuss various topics related to filmmaking. Check it out.
I also have an amateur project on the back burner. Some friends and I filmed a quirky sci-fi parody that still needs to be completed. It's called Monster Planet;it's sure to be in instant classic. lol. Here's the trailer:
Here are some FX shots I've worked on, as well as some other photos
Favorite quotes
The perfect man employs his mind as a mirror. It grasps nothing; it refuses nothing. It receives, but does not keep. --Chuang Tzu
[A] truly human-hearted person is [someone] with a slight touch of rascality, just as one has to have salt in a stew. --Alan Watts
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities. --Dr. Seuss
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone interested in filmmaking or writing, martial arts, TV or Movies. Also, anyone who isn't afraid to look at the darkness inside and face it head on.
But if all you have to offer is a blank profile, mortgage rates, or nude photos of yourself, don't bother.
Cool Mitch, I so doing the best I can to get into the digital-low-budget filmmaking business so hard, I can taste it. However there is a film school in South Florida called Palm Beach Film School, I'm full aware of it and I want to get enroll there but I need the money and all. But that's a problem. Good Luck with that documentary of Mr. Dolher. Later.
Hi Mitch! How's your casting coming along? Remember to keep my sister in mind if your storyline changes and involves a kitchen/pantry! =)Tell Kelly I say HI when you talk to her!!
Hi Mitch! I just passed Kelly the official Evite w/the deets..can you please forward it to Gene and his wife's email or include his rsvp w/yours so we know how much food we're ordering? I'm getting excited! It's nice to see we're going to have some GREEN grass out there finally! Tks!
I'm still in California. Have not sold the house yet so Virginia is on hold till then.
I have my Virginia Website up and have a wedding booked in July. Gotta love the net. Makes it hard though as I have to fly back.
Hey man,
It was great meeting you as well. I had a great time talking about movies and music with you. I hope everything goes great with your new movie which I'm sure it will.
Take care bud,
Christian
