Twenty-one DGA members have graduated from the guild’s 2021 TV Mentorship Program, which pairs seasoned episodic television directors with members seeking to develop TV directing careers. Read the names below.
The program, which is part of the DGA’s diversity and inclusion initiative, pairs early-career directors (protégés) with veteran TV directors (mentors) who serve as their professional guides to the working world of episodic television.
“Today we shine a light on our graduating class for their talent, commitment and hard work – and extend our heartfelt gratitude to this exceptional group of accomplished mentors who dedicated so much of their time to teach, to listen, and to set their protégés up for success,” said DGA president Thomas Schlamme. “Seeking to build a career as an aspiring episodic television director in the middle of a pandemic couldn’t be more challenging, but every one of our graduates chose to take that time...
The program, which is part of the DGA’s diversity and inclusion initiative, pairs early-career directors (protégés) with veteran TV directors (mentors) who serve as their professional guides to the working world of episodic television.
“Today we shine a light on our graduating class for their talent, commitment and hard work – and extend our heartfelt gratitude to this exceptional group of accomplished mentors who dedicated so much of their time to teach, to listen, and to set their protégés up for success,” said DGA president Thomas Schlamme. “Seeking to build a career as an aspiring episodic television director in the middle of a pandemic couldn’t be more challenging, but every one of our graduates chose to take that time...
- 6/24/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Madrid — In the run-up to this week’s San Sebastian Festival, German world sales company Media Luna New Films has acquired international rights outside Spain to “I Hate New York,” a labor-of-love doc-feature from Spain’s Gustavo Sánchez telling the story of four New York trans-gender artists. Amanda Lepore, Chloe Dzubilo, Sophia Lamar and T De Long.
Warner Bros. will distribute the title in Spain.
Playing San Sebastian’s Made in Spain, “I Hate New York” is exec produced by J.A. Bayona, director of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” along with musician twin Carlos Bayona, who boarded the film to help it through post-production to a release.
Sandra Hermida, an executive producer on Bayona titles such as “The Impossible,” produces with Javier Soto and Ricard Robles.
Glamorous, a fixture of the underground’s nightlife scene, Lepore won fame photographed nude by David Lachapelle; An untiring transgender activist, Chloe Dzubilo wrote plays...
Warner Bros. will distribute the title in Spain.
Playing San Sebastian’s Made in Spain, “I Hate New York” is exec produced by J.A. Bayona, director of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” along with musician twin Carlos Bayona, who boarded the film to help it through post-production to a release.
Sandra Hermida, an executive producer on Bayona titles such as “The Impossible,” produces with Javier Soto and Ricard Robles.
Glamorous, a fixture of the underground’s nightlife scene, Lepore won fame photographed nude by David Lachapelle; An untiring transgender activist, Chloe Dzubilo wrote plays...
- 9/19/2018
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Tagline: "No Escape." Bunker is a film from director Javier Soto ("The Strain"). Set in World War I, this film is also being produced by Fortress Features. In the film, British and American forces are forced deep, below ground with a German prisoner. In the gloom, the soldiers realize that there is another, supernatural presence with them. The script has been developed by writers: Natalie Hanson and Michael Huntsman. Casting is still underway. And, the film's first poster is available here. Currently, Bunker is at the Cannes Film Festival. Blue Fox Entertainment is the sales agent and they will be showcasing the concept to worldwide buyers. Still in pre-production, the film is a ways away from shooting. And, this long time horror fan cannot help but think of another film titled Bunker. Rob Green's 2000 film, The Bunker, is also set in a major war, with a supernatural entity. Both...
- 5/13/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A Florida gas station turned into a makeshift delivery room this weekend when an obstetrician filling up his vehicle was flagged down by a frantic man to help a woman in labor.
Dr. Javier Soto tells People that he had stopped for a fill-up at the Speedway in Merritt Island around 6:30 p.m. local time, Friday, because his fuel light was flashing when a man approached him saying his fiancé was about to give birth in the back of their pickup truck.
The man, who had a friend driving and his fiancé in the back seat, had just zipped...
Dr. Javier Soto tells People that he had stopped for a fill-up at the Speedway in Merritt Island around 6:30 p.m. local time, Friday, because his fuel light was flashing when a man approached him saying his fiancé was about to give birth in the back of their pickup truck.
The man, who had a friend driving and his fiancé in the back seat, had just zipped...
- 12/10/2017
- by Hilary Shenfeld
- PEOPLE.com
“There’s a love in the marvelous that intertwines in all my projects.” —Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
“What is a ghost? A tragedy doomed to repeat itself time and time again? An instant of pain, perhaps. Something dead which still seems to be alive. An emotion, suspended in time. Like a blurred photograph. Like an insect trapped in amber.” — “The Devil’s Backbone”
Guillermo del Toro has trouble saying no. On the verge of starting production in Toronto on Fox Searchlight’s Cold War fantasy “The Shape of Water” and flying in to promote the opening of his Los Angeles Museum of Art exhibition “At Home with Monsters,” the Mexican filmmaker got on the phone with IndieWire. “I’m exhausted,” he admitted, “but this is light for me!”
Culled by Lacma curator Britt Salvesen from Del Toro’s extensive and eclectic home collection, which he calls Bleak House (after Charles Dickens...
“What is a ghost? A tragedy doomed to repeat itself time and time again? An instant of pain, perhaps. Something dead which still seems to be alive. An emotion, suspended in time. Like a blurred photograph. Like an insect trapped in amber.” — “The Devil’s Backbone”
Guillermo del Toro has trouble saying no. On the verge of starting production in Toronto on Fox Searchlight’s Cold War fantasy “The Shape of Water” and flying in to promote the opening of his Los Angeles Museum of Art exhibition “At Home with Monsters,” the Mexican filmmaker got on the phone with IndieWire. “I’m exhausted,” he admitted, “but this is light for me!”
Culled by Lacma curator Britt Salvesen from Del Toro’s extensive and eclectic home collection, which he calls Bleak House (after Charles Dickens...
- 8/8/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
“There’s a love in the marvelous that intertwines in all my projects.” —Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
“What is a ghost? A tragedy doomed to repeat itself time and time again? An instant of pain, perhaps. Something dead which still seems to be alive. An emotion, suspended in time. Like a blurred photograph. Like an insect trapped in amber.” — “The Devil’s Backbone”
Guillermo del Toro has trouble saying no. On the verge of starting production in Toronto on Fox Searchlight’s Cold War fantasy “The Shape of Water” and flying in to promote the opening of his Los Angeles Museum of Art exhibition “At Home with Monsters,” the Mexican filmmaker got on the phone with IndieWire. “I’m exhausted,” he admitted, “but this is light for me!”
Culled by Lacma curator Britt Salvesen from Del Toro’s extensive and eclectic home collection, which he calls Bleak House (after Charles Dickens...
“What is a ghost? A tragedy doomed to repeat itself time and time again? An instant of pain, perhaps. Something dead which still seems to be alive. An emotion, suspended in time. Like a blurred photograph. Like an insect trapped in amber.” — “The Devil’s Backbone”
Guillermo del Toro has trouble saying no. On the verge of starting production in Toronto on Fox Searchlight’s Cold War fantasy “The Shape of Water” and flying in to promote the opening of his Los Angeles Museum of Art exhibition “At Home with Monsters,” the Mexican filmmaker got on the phone with IndieWire. “I’m exhausted,” he admitted, “but this is light for me!”
Culled by Lacma curator Britt Salvesen from Del Toro’s extensive and eclectic home collection, which he calls Bleak House (after Charles Dickens...
- 8/8/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Javier Soto has been working with Guillermo del Toro for nearly 10 year, providing documentaries and other content for his Blu-ray/DVD releases. For Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Soto took his work to the next level, creating an animated graphic novel-style short, titled The Great Calamity. I recently had a chance to speak with Javier Soto, who told me about his career with del Toro and the challenges of creating this short film:
For readers who are unfamiliar with your work, can you tell us about your projects for Guillermo del Toro?
Javier Soto: By trade, I’m a documentarian. My working relationship is really with Guillermo del Toro and I’ve been working with him for close to 10 years, providing the supplements for his DVD’s/Blu-rays. We stuck up a working relationship that’s become a friendship over the years, and I’m most proud of the fact...
For readers who are unfamiliar with your work, can you tell us about your projects for Guillermo del Toro?
Javier Soto: By trade, I’m a documentarian. My working relationship is really with Guillermo del Toro and I’ve been working with him for close to 10 years, providing the supplements for his DVD’s/Blu-rays. We stuck up a working relationship that’s become a friendship over the years, and I’m most proud of the fact...
- 10/31/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Hey Gang! The full schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been unleashed on the world today and boy, oh boy does it have a lot of great stuff! We have the full list for you below to check out. I've highlighted all of the events that we are excited about seeing. Check out the list below and start planning out your Comic-Con adventure now!
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
- 7/8/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
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