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,...
Notes from the desk of Gaston D’Agrivieri
Hollywood, CA
Cinematic Events
The Third of Eye of Andy Kaufman… or: How Andy Learned to Live Without Fear of Rejection
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...
Witness to Truth: Michael Mann’s The Insider Returns to the Egyptian
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...
“Ed Wood” at the Egyptian: A Love Letter to Dreamers and Outsiders
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...
King of New York: Ferrara’s Noir Requiem Returns to 35mm
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...
A sip with: Barry Jenkins
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...
Filmmaking Resources
Here you can find a shortcut to the latest news, events, and cool articles about filmmaking that I want to share with you.
Newsworthy Articles
7 Cinematic Gems from Masters of the Seventh Art: Stanley Kubrick
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...
100 Mind-blowing Movies
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...
Free music for creators courtesy of Moby
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,...
Film School Is Free on YouTube
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...
Great Casting Advice Video
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.