tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74158950717753352282012-01-11T20:26:05.859-08:00My passion is making films about the power of childhood, individuals overcoming obstacles and everyday people changing our world.Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.comBlogger1361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-40428805090331074152011-03-02T20:53:00.001-08:002011-03-09T18:09:10.016-08:00

This past week I started work on a documentary for the Redlands Fire Department. Perhaps it's a "guy thing," but at some point, every boy has dreamed of being a firefighter. I remember those days well, and now, here I am, nearly thirty years later, running around with a camera filming the real heroes of our great city.Over the course of the next few months, you will see various videos about the

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It seems that with each film I make I am continually moved by the people who open up their lives to me, and so it was no different with artist Darrel Johnston. I had the chance to spend a lot of time with Darrel, and during this time, I came to see him as a compassionate man whose work moved me on so many different levels, so much that we even purchased his work for our home. In fact, that's how

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We received good news about the documentary on Camp Good Grief: Special Victims Program this week. The film was well-received at the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting, and they were able to see the amazing collaboration taking place between the District Attorney's Office and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Here is the official press release.The best part is that I have

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Every now and then, I come across a piece from my peers that just resonates with me long after it's over. This short film on an uncontacted Amazon tribe not only pays tribute to the power that film can have in maintaining their livelihood, but it just reminds us how precious life actually is. Enjoy.

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It helps having a wonderfully talented wife who takes time out to glance over and shoot a still for me every now and then.This shot was from the video I posted in my last post.

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Today, we headed out as a family in search of locations (something we often do) and made a few pit stops along the way. While Gina was shooting with Madeleine, Ryder and I had a seat and started to play. I became so transfixed with this shot and the beauty of what was going on in Ryder's mind, I just decided to let it be exactly what it was. Here's a shot of a lake I built earlier in the day...

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This past week I started production on a documentary with artist Darrel Johnston. So far, it has been an amazing time--to say the least. I often talk about how filmmaking for me is such a selfish process. While I am committed to producing high quality work and telling stories that will hopefully inspire others to action or mere reflection, I really find myself doing what I do to satisfy my own

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UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response, the casting call is currently closed. Many of you are already familiar with the mission of ONWARD FILMS. For the past seven years, I have been dedicated to preserving and protecting the art of childhood through film and various other media. For some time I have been wanting to film a short documentary series on individual children and their dreams and the

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Here is the latest installment to the ONWARD[ART] web series. I had such a wonderful time during this shoot. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. For more information on how to help with the current restoration project of Desert Christ Park or if you are interested in visiting, please click here.

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Here is Part 3 of my elemental art form series, and while each one holds a unique place in my heart, this one was a little different because it gave me a chance to finally collaborate with my cousin Raul Adame. Raul is so passionate about his faith and belief in God, and he is just a generally all-around nice guy. Whenever we meet up at family functions he has a new and exciting idea for a script

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Yesterday, on a whim, I asked my loving family to make a little holiday film and this is what we came up with. I love that they tolerate my madness.

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What an amazing speech on the nature of success by actor Kevin Spacey:

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Well, the time has finally arrived. I have said so much about my partnership with District Attorney Michael Ramos and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. While filming continues, my hope is that the short documentary will serve as a tool to help propel the idea of CCG (SVP) to a national level. As far as I can see, it really just comes down to a few people open to the idea of helping

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ELEMENTAL ART FORMS takes a look at various outdoor art sculptures and museums and how they exist among the natural elements and ultimately transform over time. Noah PurifoyA brief look into the art sculptures and philosophies of Assemblage Artist Noah Purifoy, who unfortunately died in 2004. But his work--what he considers to be his greatest masterpiece--still stands in the arid desert of

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Here is a current trailer for Camp Good Grief, which is awaiting release. CAMP GOOD GRIEF SPECIAL VICTIMS PROGRAM TRAILER from onward films on Vimeo.Being a documentary filmmaker has been such a blessing, far beyond the obvious creative benefits of knowing that you are actually making a difference. I have always aimed to make a positive impact in this world around me, whether it was simply

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ASSEMBLAGE ARTIST NOAH PURIFOY from onward films on Vimeo.A few weeks back, I traveled to Joshua Tree to film a short film on Assemblage Artist Noah Purifoy, who unfortunately died in 2004. But his work--what he considers to be his greatest masterpiece--still stands in the arid desert weathering with the elements.I recently took on a project--stemmed by my fascination with outdoor art-- in which

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Like I said in the previous post, my little dude and I have been ultra busy in front of the camera. He helped me out with a huge project that filmmakers from all over the world participated in on 10.10.10: One Day on Earth.One Day on Earth started in September of 2008 with the goal of creating a unique worldwide media event where thousands of participants would simultaneously film over a 24-hour

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Ryder and I have been real busy lately. This past week--with the help of a few Lego Star Wars bribes-- he helped me create the following video for a really cool contest, which I hope we win! If not, I still had a really cool time with my number one dude!Due by Dinner | Philip Bloom - Kessler Crane Competition from onward films on Vimeo.

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I have always been curious about a praying mantis, and so when one appeared on my porch the other day after I was finished mowing the lawn, I grabbed my camera and had a little fun. Mantis from onward films on Vimeo.

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As we prepare to go national with the Camp Good Grief SVP documentary and go live with the site, I can't help but feel a great deal of pride to have been part of such an amazing endeavor. Here is the uncut version of my DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT that will no doubt have to be whittled down here and there:DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:I was inspired to make a film about Camp Good Grief Special Victims Program

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SMASH from onward films on Vimeo.

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Just for fun... (and to show his sister how much he loves her)BROTHER LOVE from onward films on Vimeo.

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A new journey has taken shape in my life, a new story to tell. Taken from the main site, here is the foundation:My curious fascination with the world and people around me dates back to the days when I was a young child staring out the car window at passing cars and buildings. The notion that we were all headed somewhere together at that exact same moment in time amazed me. We were friends, it

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Thanks to the creatively genius mind of Keith Loutit for inspiring my latest journey through my wonderful hometown.A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH REDLANDS from onward films on Vimeo.

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While we were in New York last week we had the chance to hook up with the talented Lauren Farmer who not only hooked us up with cool Thai and Mexican food and Sangria and a behind-the-scenes tour of the scenic spots in the city, but she also took us on a photo shoot. Here are my two favorite shots. I'm torn as to which one I like more, so it's a tie.

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I took a drive down I10 yesterday and ended up just outside Palm Springs. As I start to feel more comfortable with the 7D, I decided to add in the Glidetrack and work with pulling focus which is still the one downside to this camera, but I still can't deny the upside which is the quality of footage that I am able to capture.109 on the outskirts of palm springs from onward films on Vimeo.

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The video says it all...

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I am continually amazed by the level of inspirational work the guys over at Phos Pictures produce. This piece is a tribute to the power of life.Pennies HEART from phos pictures on Vimeo.

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New York City from onward films on Vimeo.Last week, I set to the streets of New York City with my lovely wife and my new Canon 7D. In the past, it always felt like a huge production with all the gear I toted around, but this time I felt like I was able to blend in a little more because of the Canon's size. The great part is that I didn't have to sacrifice quality, and that my friends is the

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[my view from Staten Island with lines drawn in]Roaming the streets of New York City yielded so much inspiration for me. My entire time there I couldn't stop conjuring up one idea after another. It was as if the City was speaking to me everywhere I turned. From under the Manhattan Bridge to Kurt Vonnegut's favorite bench in Dag Hammarskjold Park, I soaked it all up in an effort to continue

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The Focus of a Young Jedi and the Canon 7D from onward films on Vimeo.Focus is everything to my young Jedi, and it's one of the main issues I'm dealing with as I get used to the new Canon 7D. I still like this camera so much, but it's a different mindset for video camera users. While the quality is amazing and the different frame rates are beneficial to a filmmaker, it's a slightly different work

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RYDER STRIKES BACK (7D SLOW MOTION TEST) from onward films on Vimeo.I just kicked down the dough today for the Canon 7D, which has amazing HD video quality and a ton of other cool features. One feature I played around with was slow motion, using 60p and then converting it to 24p in Cinema Tools, which gave it a real nice look. My little dude and I had fun with this one-shot, one take and since he

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I have received several emails lately about the documentary that I am working on, and I have good news. This morning I met with San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos at the Fox Coffee Shop in Redlands about the upcoming statewide and national release of the Camp Good Grief SVP documentary. All is moving along as planned and I am hopeful that the film will serve as a nice compliment

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Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House Walk For Kids 2010 from onward films on Vimeo.I just can't say enough about how amazing the people are at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda. If you are ever looking for a way to volunteer a little bit of your time, please head on over and ask for Gwen Terry. She is rocks! When you walk into the building you can just SEE all the great stuff going on and FEEL

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How to Solve the World's Problems from onward films on Vimeo.I’m not naive enough to believe that my solution is an actual possibility, but it certainly would be nice to think that maybe we could treat each other more humanely and work through our differences rather than being so quick to jump on the defensive. I’m certainly no saint (by no stretch), but imagine a utopian world where we could all

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A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to shoot a documentary on a place Called Camp Good Grief. I can’t go into specific details at this time, due to patient confidentiality issues that are still being hammered out, but in short, it was one of those life-changing experiences when you just stop and reflect on your own life and see the beauty of all that stands before us.Camp Good Grief is

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The other day, on a spontaneous whim, we headed to the Santa Monica Pier for a little fun, and it was enjoyable in every way--to say the least. After walking by an advertisement that read MY BODY, MY BIOGRAPHY, I looked over and saw my family walking across the street in the crosswalk. It made me ponder my creative endeavors and who I am as a filmmaker.It was at that moment I was struck by the

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World Builder from BranitVFX on Vimeo.This short film by Bruce Banit spoke to me in so many ways, about the worlds that we, as artists, construct, and the fact that at the root of our creative nature is a love that nurtures every project into existence. Lately, I have really been trying to uncover more of what is at the core of who I am as an artist, or rather as an artist who is growing older in

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Trailer for 'Walk', a documentary film by Gabe Van Lelyveld from Gabe Van Lelyveld on Vimeo.These are the types of stories that I have always enjoyed documenting, whether it was as a news reporter back in the day or as a documentary filmmaker now. Kudos to Gabe Van Lelyveld who directed "WALK." Here you have a young guy who made a decision to start walking for peace one day while carrying a sign

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-83147304011522083422010-01-05T08:18:00.000-08:002010-01-05T08:21:16.848-08:00

Meet Josh and his passion for playing the drums. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to hook up with Josh and dig into his mind and follow him around with a camera. Thanks Josh. There is no doubt in my mind that you will go far in this world!View on ExposureRoom

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Watching my son run around the house with his sword or stand at the top of his fort and scream "I'm a superhero," is one of the great joys of being a father. In my eyes, he already is a superhero, and there is no doubt in my mind that he will grow to be a fine young man. But I wanted to make this little short film for him to show that he was always a superhero.View on ExposureRoom

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Today, I started a new 3-minute short documentary series that I hope to expand throughout the course of the upcoming year. I have several subjects already lined up, but I am always looking for passionate people with interesting stories.In a short while, I will introduce you to Josh, a talented, young man with music, family and a strong moral code at the core of his very essence. I would also like

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Well, I officially closed the book on the train documentary yesterday, and as always, a sense of relief takes over, but I know what lies ahead for me in the upcoming days: a void that will no doubt have me searching for a new project to tackle. I have already been approached about a few big projects, but I haven't attached myself to anything yet. It's not that the projects don't interest me; I'm

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[As I was looking through my files I stumbled on a letter I wrote to Clinique a few years back and I feel that it still has relevance today. This is for men only]Dear Clinique,I am one of the many pseudo-metro sexual males (although I’m not exactly sure how my sexuality plays any part in the advancement of my personal skin care, particularly the ghastly act of applying a razor to my stubbly face

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[my little girl deep in thought]Last week, as part of an upcoming PTS-sponsored arts contest at school, I took Madeleine to Los Angeles in search of BEAUTY. This year's theme is "Beauty is..." and one of the categories is photography.(I wish video had been on there, but she loves photography just as much as video.) As we journeyed about throughout our day, I started thinking about the power of

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Above my desk I have a framed newspaper article that I wrote ten years ago when I was a newspaper reporter. It's about a wonderful place called Camp Laurel. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, near Big Bear Lake, it is a year-round camp for children living with HIV and AIDS. It's a story that is near and dear to my heart, and one that I have discussed a while back, but I can't help but

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CLIMBING WITH ZEN from onward films on Vimeo.I have worked on several projects this past year, and all have provided me with so many cherished memories, but the short film I recently shot with Zen was perhaps my favorite--mostly because I think I really connected with this piece on a deeper personal level. For more than a year, I had wanted to film a young boy climbing to the top of the mountain.

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EARTHY BEGINNINGS ROCK STAR SHOOT from onward films on Vimeo.Sometimes, you just have to grab a camera and a small crew and have some fun. This commercial was actually a collaborative effort with Guissell from Earthy Beginnings. I really liked the concept of what she was trying to accomplish with her business and thought, hey this would be cool to mix our two passions. No shoot would be complete

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GOSPEL OF FORCE from onward films on Vimeo.This short film was a major labor of love, one that I pondered for a good year prior to shooting it. The content is fierce and tragic, yet powerful (I believe) in its stance against the vicious cycle of force. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it and working with the wonderful cast and crew that helped put it together.

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Three locations, four super-cool little boys, one set of drums, two guitars and a stand-up bass were the perfect ingredients for a clothing commercial shoot yesterday. A few months ago I hooked up with Guissell over at the eco-friendly children's clothing line Earthy Beginnings and we decided to put together a rock and roll commercial for her Musician's Corner Collection. With my desire to

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A few weeks back I had the amazing opportunity to shoot a short film with Zen. For some time, I have always wanted to take a young guy to the top of a mountain with a rough script and concept and then see what happens. I have always been drawn to nature, whether it was just simply climbing a mountain or getting lost in the poetical worlds of the Romantics. At the top of a mountain I feel alive;

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My six-year-old daughter Madeleine loves taking pictures, so we decided to dig up the old Canon Rebel collecting dust in a cupboard. Her eyes lit up when she saw the camera. The past few weeks, I have been taking her out to various locations and letting her shoot wild and free. I just want her to have fun and embrace her surroundings through the lens. She loves going off by herself and taking in

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This past weekend I went to the Orange County Super Fair. One of the attractions there was the The Adventures of Al's Brain (Weird Al Yankovic). The show is a 3-D journey through the human brain. One aspect of the show really captured my attention and that was the concept of NEUROPLASTICITY.Plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways based on

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Seven years ago today, I married the love of my life. My girl. On the eleventh we actually had a smaller, more intimate ceremony in the church with just family, and the following day we celebrated with family and friends in an outdoor ceremony. So, we have two wedding anniversaries.No matter how much time passes, I still remember both nights so well. Whether it was looking at Gina and seeing my

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PIER 7 AND BEYOND from onward films on Vimeo.I am often asked what motivates me to use film to help celebrate the art of childhood. I've been at an interesting crossroads in my life as of late, and so when I was recently asked this question, it got me to thinking about who I am as an artist.But to do so, I knew I had to get away for a while. And so, with the smile of my lovely wife urging me on

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BUSHMAN | the lost scenes | from onward films on Vimeo.

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iPhone Attached to a Glidecam from onward films on Vimeo.I have always been fond of the Glidecam, so it only made perfect sense that when I purchased the new iPhone 3GS that I try and attach it to a stabilizer. In doing so, I told myself that I could only do it with whatever I had in my garage. A few l-brackets, a handful of bolts, some duct tape and one Mr. Clean foam pad later, I was up and

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BUSHMAN | fisherman's wharf san francisco | from onward films on Vimeo.David Johnson, also known as the World Famous Bushman, has been an entertainer along Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco since 1980. Johnson hides motionless behind some eucalyptus branches and waits for unsuspecting people to wander by. When they approach, he jumps out and startles them. Be sure to wait until the end--the last

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BUCKETMAN | downtown san francisco | from onward films on Vimeo.Larry Hunt is a contemporary landmark of the city of San Francisco whose world centers around fifteen buckets and a pair of drumsticks. I already talked about Larry "Bucketman" Hunt in an earlier post, but it's such a beautiful thing how we find inspiration in the unlikeliest of places. Larry was such a wonderful, happy soul, and all

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I spent nearly two hours on Tuesday at Fisherman's Wharf talking to David Johnson, who is also known as the World Famous Bushman. Johnson has been scaring passers-by along the Wharf since 1980. His act is simple: Johnson hides motionless behind some eucalyptus branches and waits for unsuspecting people to wander by. When they approach, he jumps out and startles them. Johnson was kind enough to

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By now, many of you already know about the attrocities taking place in Iran. I won't get into the politics of whose right or wrong (even though I do have an opinion), but what I will say is that I have always been a huge supporter of people having the right to freely speak their minds. It is one of the cornerstones of this great country of ours. This evening I stumbled upon a demonstration taking

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Within ten minutes of arriving to downtown San Francisco, I was in Union Square filming a short PSA with Larry "Bucketman" Hunt. You may remember him from Pursuit of Happyness" with Will Smith. What an amazing spirit. How can I describe him? Well, picture a bunch of 5 gallon buckets turned upside down like a drum set. Throw in some drumsticks and happy spirit, and welcome to Bucketman's world

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Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with Josh for an upcoming shoot. I actually met Josh while shooting a video for Gina, and there was something about him that I found intriguing.At first, it was the drum sticks he carried, and I thought it would be crazy and cool to grab Josh and his drum set and take him to a deserted location and see what kind of magic we could

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Okay, so I headed to downtown Hollywood not too long ago and did something I rarely do: the tourist thing. I walked along the boulevard in search of all my favorites. Why? Because I had never done it before, and I had time to kill. Well, here is number one.Alfred Hitchcock. As a filmmaker, I value the pre-production process that Hitchcock went through. It was often said that his films were shot

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I am putting together a series of PSA's entitled 60 Seconds With [insert your name]. In this series, everyday people like you and me (along with a few top secret big names that are still in the works) will speak out candidly about why it's important to PROTECT AND PRESERVE CHILDHOOD.Say what you want. I don't want you to feel restricted by a script. I want it to be real. And if you slip, then we

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It has been a long road to complete GOSPEL OF FORCE. It really is my little engine of a short film that could, and hopefully will. I started shooting last year, and I have been working closely over the last three months with Javier Lopez at Oddio Recording Studios on the soundtrack. Javier is such a phenomenal talent (who just cut an album with some huge names in the spoken-word/rap world--more

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SWEET SOPHIE PLUM... from onward films on Vimeo.Gina and I headed out to Los Angeles the other day and had the chance to catch up with Sophie Plum and her amazing mom! What a beautiful pair these two make. As I was shooting, I knew something special was transpiring, so that night I put everything else aside and went to work. In all essence, it's a simple concept, but I didn't want anything to

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Brian & Eileen's Wedding Music Video. from LOCKDOWN projects on Vimeo.Having shot weddings on several occasions, I can only say this is the coolest video. They certainly upped the ante on this one...

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Anybody who has even taken a quick glance at my blog is quick to see that my passion and love for children is never-ending. For as long as I can remember, I have always been an advocate for children's rights, and as a result it resonates in all I do. I suppose growing up in a broken home and moving from town to town took its influential toll on me to some extent as a young child, and the fact

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EXT. OPEN FIELD - DAYTHE PROTAGONIST: CALEBSometimes I just enjoy stripping a film down to the basics. Forget the flash and splash and the glidecam or the fig rig and this special shot or that cool sequence of shots I typically pull from under my sleeves (okay, I admit I had to use the rack focus shot). I just had so much fun capturing his little spirit and all his exuberance. Thank you to Gina

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I recently went on location with GINA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY to capture her always-unique SPRING SESSIONS and here is just a small peek of the experience she continually goes out of her way to create for her clients. As for Caroline, she is such a cute little girl. Her eyes. Her playfulness in front of the camera. Just her overall spirit. As I chased her around that day with the Glidecam, I just felt

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Eight years ago to the day, I met my wife Gina. It was in the afternoon. It was a Saturday. Later that night, we went out to see a band play. I don’t remember the name of the band, but then again, I wasn’t there to hear the band. I kissed her that night, and we haven’t been apart since. For me, love has been the single most important feeling I have tried to feel in my life, as I suspect it has

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A friend of mine shared this touching and inspirational story with me. It is truly remarkable.For more information, check out these sites:Team HoytESPN Story

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Tonight I had the chance to play with MILLER DANCE ACADEMY dancers on a lighted stage. Here are my just a few favorite shots from the evening. I have to admit: Whenever I get the chance to shoot dancers, whether it is with video or stills, I find myself lost in the moment of each dance. At times, I even find myself dancing.The movement of a dancer is so graceful that I try to mimic that same

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Short and sweet today: If you haven't heard by now, the producers at the Oprah Show asked to use the video I created for Matt and Madeline as part of Matt's appearance. Gina's beautiful pictures and the wonderful music of Amy Seeley will also be featured. If you have been inspired by AMY SEELEY's amazing voice in the song WALK TO THE PARK, click here. You can find it at iTunes. On a sidenote, I

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THE LONG VERSION (You can check out the short version by clicking here)A few of you have asked why I chose to commit my non-profit work to themes that deal with childhood, and so here it is (I must admit, it isn't for the feint of heart): As you may know from my recent post, it was my conversations with Ray Bradbury that really pushed me in the direction of writing and film and onto the notion

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It's no secret how passionately in love I am with my beautiful wife GINA, but I want to take this post in a deeper (and perhaps more personal) direction than I have in the past. I don't know how she does all that she does, but she does it--and she does it with style. She is an excellent mother to our two children. She runs a full-time successful photography business. The list is huge. Everyday

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I love it when we are able to make connections in life, and how our past and present have a way of always keeping us grounded in the present. Last night I was reading a short story by Ray Bradbury entitled IN A SEASON OF CALM WEATHER. (here's an excerpt.) Those of you who have trekked around my site know that I was fortunate enough to have shared some time with my childhood hero, Ray Bradbury. Up

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I am often asked the following question: What is your favorite film? It's a no-brainer for me. Citizen Kane directed by Orson Welles. In the cinematic canon of film, Citizen Kane is considered by many to be one of the greatest films ever made, and certainly one of the most influential. While every moment of the film has been choreographed to perfection (playing with angles and deeply shadowed

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(On location with lead actor John Bradley)A few people have asked me about the title of my upcoming short film GOSPEL OF FORCE. It’s actually based on a theory that I developed several years ago, while contemplating the notion of violence in our society, particularly as it pertains to children. It’s no secret that I am a huge advocate of children's rights. Have been for some time. In fact, it’s

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Click To Play This past week, I made two new friends in Matt and Madeline, when Gina asked me to grab my equipment and be her shadow.Matt's story is so touching and inspiring and so real, and I hope that you will take the time to read his blog. Everybody has a story and his is inspiring to say the least. As a father, though, Matt's love and

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For the past two months I have been deep in production for my upcoming documentary on Jeff Willmitt who built a live model steam engine for the children at Playworks. Now that everything is in the can, we're pushing for a release this summer. If everything goes as planned, it will debut at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Hop on over to the main site for more info about THE KALIKIMAKA.

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Check out this amazing shot Madeleine captured in the Cajon Pass a few weeks back. She is going to enter it in a Visual and Performing Arts Contest at her school. This is the real shot, straight out of the camera, not touch-up, nothing. The funny thing is, she refuses to let me even come close to the camera. Ah, integrity as such a young age--either that or her mother's stubborness (did I say

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Even if you don't speak the language, this video speaks worlds about the sanctity of every moment we have on this earth...

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I had the opportunity to volunteer backstage for Madeleine's first dance recital last week, and let's just say, it was one of those moments when I am reminded of just how lucky I am to have such an amazingly talented and loving daughter like Madeleine. She was a poetic butterfly tapping in motion.

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I just returned from a conference today and what a welcome I had. You know, maybe this has happened to you before: You're at a meeting or a conference or something or other, and you just find yourself drifting off in your thoughts to the things that are most important in your life. That's not to say that this conference was boring. It was great and I had a chance to connect with several of my

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What an amazing weekend I had, starting with an action-packed day with my son, chasing trains all day Saturday and then coming home and playing with our train city in the backyard (more to follow on this later). Then today hit me: It started early in Hollywood, where I had the chance to work with Scott Hamilton, a steadicam operator for the NBC hit show Heroes. In an attempt to better my camera

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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to catch up and film the lovely ladies from GET THA' FUNK OUT workshop. What an awesome experience to be surrounded by four amazing photographers (Beautiful Life Images, Julie Weaver Photography, Gina Lee Photography, and Joanne Distaso Photography) who share one like-minded (and sincere) vision: to help aspiring photographers find success. On the surface, it

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Tonight I headed over to my local B&N bookstore to surround myself with literature. Truth is, I have always found strength in libraries and bookstores. There is something amazingly powerful about being surrounded by all the intellect and wisdom and great ideas that once changed the world--and those ideas that will go on to ignite the passion in others to add their own part to history. Think about

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-51092653602779914412008-07-31T21:43:00.001-07:002008-08-01T00:31:38.813-07:00

Following the success of PROJECT CHILDHOOD, I jumped right into production for a short film I wrote a year and a half ago entitled GOSPEL OF FORCE. We just wrapped up the shoot last week, and I'm burning the night in post, weaving the shots together with a delicate hand so that we can hopefully set sail on the festival circuit.I was so lucky to have a wonderful cast and crew on this journey.

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-41548540384610773252008-03-23T21:43:00.000-07:002008-07-31T01:41:36.735-07:00

Well, it has been some time my friends, and while I can say I have been busy with PROJECT CHILDHOOD (it's right around the corner), there has been little pockets of opportunity to dabble with new subjects: TEENAGERS. I blocked a two-day period for the shoot and I feel like the results were awesome. Take a look at a few of the shots. You can see the rest at onwardfilms.comOn a sidenote, I have to

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-78105439434892678292008-02-24T22:53:00.001-08:002008-07-31T01:42:21.035-07:00

There are wonderful changes taking place at Onward Films, and I can't wait to share it with all of you--in due time. Perhaps the biggest change is my revamping of Project 4/23 into a bigger and better machine--entitled PROJECT CHILDHOOD--that will ultimately instigate more positive change about how we view children than the original project. Please check out the new blog at PROJECT CHILDHOOD to

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-2051257161868780542008-02-18T14:25:00.000-08:002008-02-18T17:00:22.116-08:00

After further consideration, the California District Attorney's Association felt that they could not entirely offer their support to Project 4/23. As many of you know, this would be greatly detrimental to the purpose behind the project, since the press conferences were supposed to be the unifying factor that connected everybody whether it was through the local media attention or through the main

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-15893928213598031562008-02-12T22:52:00.000-08:002008-02-12T23:05:58.942-08:00

One of the great joys I have is loving my job as a video instructor. My students bring me so much happiness, and never cease to amaze me at what they are able to accomplish at such a young age. Last year, three of my students were fortunate enough to receive coveted internships with NBC (two in NYC and one in San Diego). Here is a clip from a short piece that ran on Time Warner. I'm so proud of

Christopher Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692968201970754871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415895071775335228.post-84313762266753294032008-02-02T14:46:00.000-08:002008-02-02T14:53:40.770-08:00

Gina Lee Photography (my beautiful wife) recently held a really cool contest for all her clients and I had asked her if I could offer a short film as part of the prize package. I can't wait to film Lars baking his cookies. Who knows what forces will try to stand in his way as he sets out to bake the perfect cookie. Only time will tell, so stay tuned for further details. Michelle, his mother,

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