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i'm playing one of my old fave's flaming lips for you but please check out will oldham or the palace brothers because not only amazing in every way - but.. hmm maybe i should change it....To see my "real world" visit: http://www.flamingangelfilms.com (you can read my bio there if you're inclined). AND also my latest feature film http://www.riskthemovie.com (also girlsbehindthecamera.com) to see what I have been shooting this summer 07 to be completed End of Summer 2008. Directing this movie & program has been an incredible experience! I've got about 9 months to go to finish the project but it really rocks working with some amazing girls - er... young women. See the blog for stories from the trenches. Also coming to the risk website in October - a how to section with detailed info for documentary filmmakersBy the way - not to get all hippy on you but-- I WANT TO MEET MORE DOLPHINS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN.There's no time to be cynical.Oh and - The Villa Elaine is not just an album - it's a place. Don't get all Remy Zero on me.

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I am in love with the stars in our night sky. I'm also a film director and have been fortunate enough to travel the world for film festivals and museums showing my work. I'm truly lucky to be alive. Every day is a gift/// I'm currently making a film in Mexico City over a period of several months. I've always been a tech geek about filmmaking and have served as an expert on digital filmmaking for panels & fests including Sundance, Los Angeles Film Festival, SXSW, AFI Film Festival - and more. I've made many music videos for bands including SPOON, IDAHO FALLS, and documentaries on lots of bands such as RUFUS WAINWRIGHT & tons more. My film work includes many short films - some experimental - fiction & docs. One that you might have heard of is the feature film JANIS JOPLIN SLEPT HERE - on 40 years of Austin Music History. We are prepping it for a DVD re-release right now///I run a company called Flaming Angel Films | The Edit Studio where our clients include The Independent Film Channel & BBC America. I've edited some top MTV music videos. I love technology, filmmaking, and storytelling - I've been animated by Tommy Palotta & his team way before they did Scanner Darkly. I've directed projects specifically designed for emerging technologies since 1995. My work has been mentioned in many magazines including MS., BUST, FLAUNT, SOMA, FILMMAKER, MOVIEMAKER, INDIEWIRE, VARIETY, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.I founded MoviesByWomen.com, the premiere website devoted to the work of female directors. In addition to my film work, I'm a painter and have had exhibitions in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas since 1994..."http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.in dividual&videoid=1309218856"SAG INDIE Animation

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My Blog

Giving Hope - Need Your Help

I'm deep in the middle of production on the second year of the RISK: At-Risk Girls Behind the Camera project. I really need your help raising urgently needed donations for our at-risk teen girl proje...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:42:00 GMT

Help an At-Risk girl. We need YOU! from tara

I'm writing to you from Kansas City where I'm deep in the middle ofproduction on the second year of the RISK: At-Risk Girls Behind theCamera project. That's right; the girls-only educational program I...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:35:00 GMT

Seeking Crew, Volunteers, Shooting VERY SOON!

The Girls Behind the Camera Program 2008 is coming so fast and we here at Flaming Angel Films are so excited! I'm not going to say anything about my health since we all know it is horrible and I don'...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:09:00 GMT

program moved to july

Hi all! I'm having a very productive memorial day weekend. We've just posted new podcasts at moviesbywomen.com! More to come this week. Also, it's been a very tough time for my personal life. Afte...
Posted by on Sun, 25 May 2008 21:45:00 GMT

Almost Reunion Time!

Dear Everyone, We're putting the finishing touches on our upcoming Kansas City and St. Jo reunions between April 26-27th, 2008. I'm really looking forward to the events. We'll be giving away prizes,...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:12:00 GMT

better all the time...

Dear Team, Girls, and Website Guests: I am so grateful that 2007 is past us finally. It was literally the most difficult year of my life. The greatest part of the year was working on my feature fil...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:33:00 GMT

Now I understand!

Director's entry Nov. 5th, 2007: Today is a great day. I finally have answers to everything that has been happening. Let me explain. As some of my team and girls may know, I was quite ill during t...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:14:00 GMT

why am i still awake?!?

Although I am not dreaming but should be... I am now looking for the amazing 34 girls that went through our film program this summer. I finally had a moment and found a few of the teachers and mentor...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:40:00 GMT

Still Asleep

I have now been home one full week from the film shoot.  No one can ever imagine how exhausting a feature film shoot really is.  I think we all glamorourize it - even other directors.  ...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:07:00 GMT

Back from Film Shoot

I just returned from one of the craziest. best, and nuttiest experiences i have ever had i my life. I just directed my upcoming feature film called RISK - At-risk girls behind the camera. It was int...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:35:00 GMT