FROM THE OFFICE OF Gaston D’Agrivieri
Hollywood, CA
CHAPTER I: "Connection"Being in a high altitude location, miles away from home (LA) and surrounded by mountains and clear skies—it was the recipe that my: heart, mind and soul truly needed! I remember and miss (now) the walking, the discovering, the cold and yet...
INT. OJAI PLAYHOUSE - DAY On Sunday, May 18th, at the newly and beautifully renovated Ojai Theater, I had the rare opportunity to watch Man on the Moon–a film that premiered 25 years ago, and one that continues to reverberate the myth of the bigger-than-life...
INT. EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD - NIGHT There are few places in the world where cinema feels more sacred than the Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood. Steeped in movie history and pulsing with the energy of cinephiles past and present, it’s the perfect...
INT. EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD - DAY Watching Ed Wood at the historic Egyptian Theatre was nothing short of magical. There’s something transcendent about seeing a film surrounded by fellow movie lovers--it feels more than just a screening; it becomes a collective...
INT. LOS FELIZ 3 THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD - NIGHT On Saturday, June 10, 2023, thanks to the American Cinematheque, I had the chance to watch King of New York on 35mm at their Los Feliz Theatre--part of the Seven Nights with Abel Ferrara: An 18-Film Retrospective With...
INT. SPEAKEASY, UNDER THE MOONLIGHT - NIGHT Let me start by saying that last night was incredible, and I am forever thankful to the production team and everyone behind 'A Sip with' Barry Jenkins. I loved the energy and vibe throughout the entire event; everyone...
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7 Cinematic Gems from Masters of the Seventh Art Presents: Stanley Kubrick. What makes this list both compelling and a bit tricky is the challenge of picking just seven standout films from each director’s body of work. The result is not a definitive canon, but a...
Movie inspiration for filmmaker and/or cinephiles Hi there! If you’ve stumbled upon this post, chances are you’re searching for inspiration on what to watch next. In an era where the sheer abundance of content on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime can feel...
Need Free Music for Your Film? Mobygratis Can Help Are you a film student or an independent filmmaker struggling to find free music for your project? If so, Mobygratis might be exactly what you need. Music plays a big role in movies—it sets the tone, builds suspense,...
This is an awesome article by WIRED Magazine, for all of us that love cinema and learning more about film-making techniques this article is amazing. Luckily for fans of the YouTube Film School, Every Frame a Painting inspired a lot of other people to put their own...
I been hooked on watching these one hour videos from The Hollywood Reporter lately, I want to share this one in particular because it talks about the process of casting for tv and film roles. I particular like that they give you hints at the way you want to approach a potential meeting with a Casting Director.
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