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5 Ways JJ Abrams is the new Steven Spielberg

5 Ways JJ Abrams is the new Steven Spielberg

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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In his early days Spielberg invented the blockbuster. Nowadays JJ Abrams is redefining what that means. With Super 8, Abrams will be pairing up with the filmmaker that he has become most like. Here’s five reasons why Abrams’ is this generation’s Spielberg.

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Gov. Bob McDonnell Tweet Oops

Oops! Gov. McDonnell of Virginia Mistakes Vinyl for Movies

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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On Twitter yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia tweeted a link to a press release advertising “170+ new jobs” in Virginia and that his administration is “working hard to continue expanding the film industry in Virginia!” It sounds like good news for those Virginia residents freelancing in front of and behind the camera, but the Governor’s tweet might be a bit misleading.

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‘Ghosts Don’t Exist’ Gets DVD Release Date; Available for Pre-Order

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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Ghosts Don’t Exist, a film produced by 19th and Wilson (and that I was 2nd AC on) has been slated to be released on DVD by Echo Bridge Entertainment on September 7th, 2010.

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American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Releases 'Best Of 1998 - 2008' Winners List

American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Releases ‘Best Of 1998 – 2008’ Winners List

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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The American Society of Cinematographers, the honor guild of cinematographers, has released the results of an online poll of the “best shot” movies from 1998 – 2008. There were over 50 nominees from the past decade that were dwindled down to the top 10 winners.

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‘Ghosts Don’t Exist’ Finds Distributor

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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Announced on the Facebook fan page, “Ghosts Don’t Exist,” a film by DC-based production company 19th and Wilson, has signed a distribution deal with Echo Bridge Entertainment.

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Below the Beltway Camera Department

‘Below the Beltway’ Movie Wins Audience Award at Newport Beach Film Festival (Updated with Q&A Video)

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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Below the Beltway, a film I worked on last summer as camera utility, was accepted into the Newport Beach Film Festival where it premiered and ended up winning the audience award!

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‘Below the Beltway’ to Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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A film that shot in DC over the summer that I worked on within the camera department (that’s us above with the lead, Tate Donovan) is set to have it’s premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival this Friday. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here.

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What Needs to Happen to Make 3D Film a Long Term Success

What Needs to Happen to Make 3D Film a Long Term Success

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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In an economy that is down and a market that has been plummeting for years due to the fall off of DVD and the rise of Netflix, Redbox and piracy, studios have found their newest industry cash cow in the third dimension, waiting to take back the profitability of cinema. However, it remains to be seen whether 3D is in it for the long haul.

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Top 5 Directors Doing Digital Cinema Filmmaking the Right Way

Top 5 Directors Doing Digital Cinema Filmmaking the Right Way

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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I want to highlight five directors who have taken the digital format and utilized it for their films, often optimizing the ability of the digital format and taking advantage of it’s pros to deliver a polished product. Each of the five directors listed below shot one or more films using digital cinema cameras and in the process, was breaking new technical ground in the film industry.

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At the 'Ghosts Don't Exist' Movie Premiere for the DC Independent Film Festival

At the ‘Ghosts Don’t Exist’ Movie Premiere for the DC Independent Film Festival

by Evan LuziIndustry News

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Yesterday was the premiere of Ghosts Don’t Exist, a feature film shot in Leesburg, VA and produced by 19th and Wilson, for which I was 2nd assistant camera (you can read part 1 of that story). The film was shown as the closing selection for the DC Independent Film Festival in the “Twilight Zone” session, sharing the time with two short films.

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