The art of storytelling

I've been studying storytelling since childhood.  Amazingly, after friends gave me feedback questions on my latest stop motion film, I felt momentarily lost.  As if I never had told a story in my life.  I consider this a good thing.  To stay in the "beginner's mind" allows me to keep learning.  The "art" of storytelling means that the learning never ends.  

One friend asked me about adding some "darker" elements during a happy segment.  This started me thinking about choosing a "tone" for a piece and how delicate it is to switch tones within a piece.

Another friend asked about resolving stories or leaving them ambiguous. Another deep subject that I've been exploing.  

New 4 minute stop motion film!

This had new green screen challenges and lots of deep thinking about how to end a story.  (Resolve or leave ambigious).  

What does the ending mean to you?

Having fun with posters

Quarantine focuses the mind -- newest project -- "The Goddess and the Stockbroker"

Sheltering in place-- in the basement -- working on a new fairy tale short. 

More Good News Bad News

Here's a note from a local event -- Festival of the Arts at Starved Rock.

It was our intent to make you an official selection for our festival but will refrain from changing any designations until next year to give you time to withdraw if you so choose. We are completely understanding of the frustrations that independent filmmakers must be feeling and want to be as accommodating as possible. 

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Good News, Bad News

"Would you rather I was dead?" is now an official selection of the Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival.  

Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, the festival has been postponed.  

Nice to be recognized!

"The Clown" written by Persephone Vandergrift, has been recognized by Frostbite International Online Film Festival. Yeah!