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Is LOVE the answer to life? — Lucidity

I have been living a life where everything I experienced is followed by an array of questions ever since I can remember. I think it still drives my mom and others crazy. Constantly searching for the answers to why and how. Why do bad things happen to good people, why does love seem so hard, […]… Continue reading Is LOVE the answer to life? — Lucidity

Director Biography – Mahesh Madhav (HOW TO BEND CONCRETE IN 108 EASY STEPS)

In 2012, Mahesh was introduced to video production by an inmate at Oregon State Penitentiary who was serving a life sentence. He used his newfound skills to give back to the community by producing cultural and spiritual programs from the South Asian diaspora. He also produces music videos, including a piece recognized as a “Best… Continue reading Director Biography – Mahesh Madhav (HOW TO BEND CONCRETE IN 108 EASY STEPS)

Director Biography – Nubar Alexanian (RECIPE FOR DISASTER: GREEN CRABS IN THE GREAT MARSH)

Nubar Alexanian is a highly acclaimed photojournalist and filmmaker who, for the past 40 years, has worked for magazines in the U.S & Europe including Life Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Fortune, Geo, Time & Newsweek, National Geographic and many others. He’s also produced & directed long and short form videos for organizations and… Continue reading Director Biography – Nubar Alexanian (RECIPE FOR DISASTER: GREEN CRABS IN THE GREAT MARSH)

Director Biography – Ryan Durant (FIRST IN MAN)

Ryan Durant is a multidisciplinary storyteller living in Portland, OR. With two decades of experience in creative direction, the 2019 film, “First in Man”, is his directorial debut. Ryan graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication Studies. He is a co-founder at OVO, a creative consultancy. Ratings

Director Biography – Mike Johnston (SYNNOPSIS)

Mike Johnston is an award-winning director and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He often chooses to make films based or inspired on true events with complex, character-driven perspectives. Mike’s most recent narrative film, Line of Fire (2018) was inspired by a true story and the swatting phenomenon that was sweeping the United… Continue reading Director Biography – Mike Johnston (SYNNOPSIS)

Breaking Into Documentary Filmmaking by Patrick Creadon [FULL INTERVIEW] — FilmCourage.com

Film Courage: Patrick, what are the first three things you do when arriving on set? Patrick Creadon, Documentary Filmmaker: When I start a film, I don’t do a lot of shooting at first. I spend quite a bit of time with our subjects and the story and I leave the camera in the bag. I […]… Continue reading Breaking Into Documentary Filmmaking by Patrick Creadon [FULL INTERVIEW] — FilmCourage.com

Shoplifter in tears after cops buy her food — The advertiser

A group of NYPD cops surrounded a woman who had been stopped by security for putting items in a bag at a New York store — then paid for the goods, prompting the lady to break down in tears. via Shoplifter in tears after cops buy her food — The advertiser

‘I’m lucky’: Cancer surgery in midst of coronavirus pandemic — National Post

As Los Angeles begins to emerge from more than two months of coronavirus lockdown, 40-year-old Marisa Sullivan will have surgery this week to remove a malignant tumor from her left breast. Read More via ‘I’m lucky’: Cancer surgery in midst of coronavirus pandemic — National Post

It’s a “A bridge too far”: Phrase used by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine — BCNN1 WP

A British general’s pessimistic prediction about a World War II operation is showing up as a coronavirus-era catchphrase. via It’s a “A bridge too far”: Phrase used by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine — BCNN1 WP

Obama Lives in Trump’s Head ~ NYT — The Rōbert [Cholo] Report (pron: Rō’bear Re’por)

The president feels the need to shower lies and blame upon his predecessor. By Charles M. Blow Opinion Columnist May 17, 2020 Former President Barack Obama delivering a virtual commencement address to millions of high school seniors on Saturday .Credit…Bing Guan/Reuters No one irritates Donald Trump quite like Barack Obama. Trump’s run for president was… Continue reading Obama Lives in Trump’s Head ~ NYT — The Rōbert [Cholo] Report (pron: Rō’bear Re’por)