HD EXPO eNewsletter - issue 33
In this issue:
Up Close with Director Bobby Roth: The process, the tools, the trade
By Christine Purse
Well-known director Bobby Roth grew up in Los Angeles, a block from where he lives today. He studied Philosophy and Creative Writing at UC Berkeley, then got a BA in Cinema at USC, and an MFA in Motion Picture Production from UCLA. For his entire career he has alternated between independent filmmaking and commercial television. In the eighties he had an overall deal to write, produce and direct for Universal, where he created the series 'The Insiders' for ABC. His independent films have now been exhibited in over one hundred film festivals worldwide, five of which have premiered at Sundance where Bobby has also been a judge. He was a founding member of the Independent Feature Project and also a founding member of the DGA's Independent Feature Committee where he was its first Co-Chairman.
Directing and writing hundreds of hours of prime time television, Bobby’s recent television credits include FRINGE, PRISON BREAK, LOST, and CRIMINAL MINDS. He recently directed the pilot, SHATTERED, which has been given a series order for Global TV in Canada. His feature credits include BERKELEY, JACK THE DOG, MANHOOD, and HEARTBREAKERS.
HDE: You are considered one of the best directors in television, clearly identified as someone who consistently delivers quality story telling. How do you walk into a show that has been on the air, and bring your own creativity to the process while maintaining the identity of a show?
Bobby: I believe that my job is to adjust my style to the show, not vice versa. I’ve learned with some shows that’s not really possible and that I should avoid them; but with the shows I’m “right for,” it’s a very positive and fulfilling experience to try and deliver what they are looking for; i.e. LOST or PRISON BREAK. I try and watch as many episodes of the show as possible, ask questions, and try to get a sense of what makes the show work. This stretches me and makes me be a better independent filmmaker when I return to my own work.
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Recently posted on Createasphere/ACCESS: Creativity, Cash and Tools: The Making of an Indie Film
Award winning filmmakers explore their path to festival fame as they illuminate the creative and pragmatic execution of their vision. How did they develop their story, find their funding, and what were creative tools that made their story come to life. Featuring festival favorites from Sundance, AFI, LA Film Festival and other world-class festivals. Panelists: Dirk Blackman, Writer/Producer; Patrick Lussier, Director; Christopher Taylor, Director; Trina Wyatt, COO of Intrepid Pictures; and moderated by Carolyn Giardina. Watch
Createasphere/CONNECT Members are Invited to Attend:
Industry Insight From The Insiders, An Evening with Leading Journalists
Createasphere presents a rare opportunity to spend an evening with the top journalists that cover our industry. Journalists are exposed to deep knowledge about products, technologies and industry developments almost before anyone else, but rarely are able to sit with their peers and discuss their analysis and observations about the state of the industry, the technologies, and what content creators can expect in the next year to five years.
Confirmed speakers** include:
- Peter Caranicas, Managing Editor, Features, Variety
- Carolyn Giardina, frequent contributor to Hollywood Reporter, ETC blogger, British Cinematographer
- Debra Kaufman, mobilizedtv.com, frequent contributor to Hollywood Reporter, Studio Daily
- Mark Madler, Entertainment Business Columnist, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
You must be a Createasphere Connect Member to attend this special event. Connect with your peers in our rapidly growing membership community for content creators. Join Now! Complimentary and Premium Memberships available.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at iO Film
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Register now, this event is limited to 90 people. You may also register one guest and you must be a Createasphere member to register. (Registration Deadline: Friday, May 8 at 5:00pm)
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HD EXPO - Createasphere/LEARN is launching a 3D training in the late summer in Los Angeles. For further information and to hold your seat please email - jeff@hdexpo.net or call the offices (818) 842-6611.
HD EXPO attendees/readers get $100 discount! Tickets on sale now - Last year was sold out.
New York - June 12 & 13 (w/ Manhattan Edit Workshop)
Held at the DGA Theatre
Los Angeles - August 7 & 8
Held at Universal Studios
Read a detailed account of last year's event at Universal Studios. For sponsor information click here or call Jenni McCormick at 818 777 2900. Click here to see a list of confirmed sponsors so far!!
Confirmed NY Panelists include:
- Michael Berenbaum (Sex and the City, film and television)
- Ken Eluto (30 Rock, Oz, Homicide: Life on the Street)
- Suzy Elmiger (Big Night, The Imposters)
- Tom Haneke (Independent Lens, The American Experience)
- Craig McKay (Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia)
- Bill Pankow (Bonfire of the Vanities, Untouchables)
- Sam Pollard (When the Levees Broke, Mo Better Blues)
- Lee Percy (Boys Don't Cry, A Home at the End of the World)
- Meg Reticker (30 Rock, Big Love)
- Jay Rabinowitz (Requiem for a Dream, 8 Mile, I'm Not There)
- Tim Squyres (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Syriana)
- Kate Sanford (The Wire, Kings)
- Thelma Schoonmaker (The Departed, Gangs of NY, Goodfellas)
- Troy Takaki (New in Town, Hitch)
- Chris Tellefsen (Kids, Gummo, The Village, Man on the Moon)
- Jeffrey Wolf (The Longshots, Cecil B. Demented, Billy Madison)
*Panelists subject to change based on availability.
June 11, 2009 | Navy Pier | Chicago, IL
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Agenda Highlights:
- Createasphere/EXPLORE Takes the Show on the Road - Hot From Las Vegas
- EXTREME RED - Decking out the RED One for OUTRAGEOUS results: An Intensive Workshop
- Macprofessionals Intensive Workshop: Digital Workflow/Asset Management for HD and Film
- Panasonic Intensive Workshop: New P2 VariCam 3700
- Panasonic In-Booth Intensive: AG-HPX300 camera overview given by Jan Crittenden
- Evening Reception sponsored by AJA Video Systems and The Chicago Convergence
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The Chicago Convergence is an annual conference and tradeshow powered by the collaboration of diverse industries and powerful individuals via a vast social media network. Its mission is to forge our collective destiny and showcase Chicago nationally and internationally as the global hub of digital media, entertainment and innovation.
The event takes place in Chicago on September 20-23, 2009 and is a remarkable collision of talent, ideas and technology. It includes 43 leading-edge presenters, an awesome trade show, Crowdsoup Innovation Labs and The Sound Convergence; live music, Mashups and information about the future of the music industry. http://www.chicagoconvergence.com New Members - please link the word ‘new members' to http://chicagonewmediasummit.ning.com
ReelChicago
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MovieMaker Magazine
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Creative Handbook
Since its inception 20 years ago, the Creative Handbook has been offering the most up-to-date information on the industry's newest and hottest products and services from "what it is" to "where to get it". Productions in LA know they can find anything they need in this amazing 800+ page book, easy-to-use website and now ..... full access to creativehandbook.com on their mobile devices. Creative Handbook is available FREE to the industry anywhere, anytime!
Post Production Buyers Guide
The Post Production Buyers Guide is an online Equipment Guide and News portal for the Post Production industry. The Post Production Buyers Guide is one of the most comprehensive online resources for the Digital Cinema industry, offering all the information you need to find products, services and vendors for your Post Production projects. Plus, it provides the latest Post Production industry news, new product news, new product reviews, Post Production Job Listings, Post Production Calendar of Events and a variety of other resources. http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/
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