Mar 16, 2020From the demented mind of Chris BavotaNo one film making the rounds of this year’s film festivals has as much male frontal nudity as Dead Dicks. But it simply punctuates a deep insight into mental illness and how it affects those left to pick up the pieces. Directed by Montreal couple Lee Paula Springer and Chris…3 min read
Mar 16, 20204 London Shops You Should HitWhen I travel, there are two things I have to do. The first I always have my camera with me. The second, I map out all the stores I’d like to hit. In Tokyo, it is vintage shops. In London, it’s streetwear. In Paris, it’s des boulangeries. …2 min read
Mar 16, 2020Off the Hanger: The Casio G-Shock WatchThey are big and bulky. They aren’t the prettiest things. They have a cult of people drooling over the next release. And you can drop them from a 3-story building without a care in the world. This is the Casio G-Shock. You don’t have to look far to find someone…Watch2 min read
Mar 16, 2020Off the Hanger: Sukajan JacketsThe story of the Sukajan jacket isn’t about WWII and wartime souvenirs. It’s much more detailed than that. It’s a story of artistry and exacting detail. It’s the birth of modern embroidery. When we think of embroidery, we imagine cheesy logoed golf shirts and baseball caps. AI computer programmed sewing…Fashion2 min read
Sep 12, 2019From Grafitti to Perfume: An interview with Les Vides AngesTheir studio is covered in paint and tiny glass bottles whose scents invite you in. The organized nature of the desk is a far cry from the chaos of Lucien and August’s street art. August says he is meticulous when testing out a formula. Les Vides Anges has always been…Photography3 min read
Jun 18, 2018The Tiny Film ManifestoThis is NOT a rescue action! This is NOT dogma! In 1995, enough was enough. A collection of forward thinking filmmakers came together under the banner of DOGME 95. It advanced cinema but then quickly disappeared. How can you create rules if your goal is to break them? This manifesto…Movies2 min read
Mar 1, 2016Why go to film school?When you have Youtube (and the video essay) — We all sit in two camps. Pro or con. Left or right. Right or wrong. Where do you stand? I have to say, I’m not sure. When it comes to schools I can’t decide. That’s not entirely true. When it comes to film school I’m pretty sure. It’s useless. In…Filmmaking3 min read
Jan 28, 2016The 75% SolutionWhen it comes to creativity, you have to accept you don’t have the time to be a genius — even though you’ll have those genius moments. — I have a lot of projects that pass by my desk. Artists new to the game are trying to get their first — maybe second—idea financed. They want someone to believe in them like their mother believes in them. Honestly I hardly have the energy to care about their project.Filmmaking2 min read
Jan 26, 2016How to convince everyone you own a film studioOr what I learned from the TIFF Industry Conference — Maybe I’m just naïve. Wait that’s a terrible way to start this. Let me start over. I am naïve. When I first signed up for the Toronto International Film Festival Industry Conference, I assumed everyone there would be realistic about what they were working on, looking for insight into the…Filmmaking3 min read
