editorlisa: Archive

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“If you eat Porterhouse steak once a year, it tastes darn good. If you eat...”

– Norman Chad, Media Critic, on the athletic industrial complex. The same could be said for entertainment in general, news, information… anything we now have in abundance that was rare 20 years ago. It’s the cable-ization of American life.

Apr 30th

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“Hey, Nerds! Guess who’s got two thumbs, speaks limited French and...”

– Liz Lemon, studio exec style. Died laughing and had to replay that scene like 6 times while wiping away tears.

Apr 29th

Apr 28th

Bugs Gone Wild →

virgin: I saw a series of short shorts by Isabella Rossellini called Green Porno at Hot Docs yesterday. It’s about the sex lives of insects and is charming and hilarious. If only sex ed was like this… Glad you liked them, TAV! The rest of the Green Porno films can be viewed online SundanceChannel.com and on Helio mobile phones beginning May 5th - 2 months ahead of their TV premiere. ...

Apr 24th

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Nominate yourself for an Emmy →

Fellow Vimeoheads, this one’s for you. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is accepting submissions until May 30th for two interactive Emmys - one for fictional programming (dramas, comedies, anything scripted), and one for non-fiction (documentary, reality, variety, etc.) Independently produced fare will be judged alongside studio fare, which makes this an amazing...

Apr 24th

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Why working here is unusual

Colin Firth just said “Hi” to me.

Apr 23rd

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“… because if I didn’t, I’d be branded a pathological liar.”

– Damon Lindelof on why he writes. Can’t wait for LOST to resume tomorrow!

Apr 22nd

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Watch

This is the last original trailer I produced for IFC Films, working with hugely talented editor Jim Mickle. I’m super proud of how it turned out. Nothing like going out on a high note! Anamorph opens today at the IFC Center in New York and is available On Demand as well. Go see it!

Apr 18th

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P-BEAM

The acronym for my new title: Producer, Branded Entertainment, Affiliate and Multiplatform. Possibly the longest title on the company phone list.

Apr 18th

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New job, first impressions

Big windows next to cubicle - yay! Cool, funky, stylish cubicle neighbor = awesome, makes me feel square. Other coworkers also incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Soda fountains in the kitchens! Shockingly mellow office vibe. In a good way! New work hours: 10am - 6pm. Everyone takes a lunch break and actually leaves the building for an hour. Computer, email & phone all set up...

Apr 17th