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APRIL 10

The short film temporarily called "Immortal Technique" is in pre-production. It will be shot in May in my lovely hometown of Sandisfield, Massachussetts. Written by Courtney Maum and myself, the story is a slice of life of a logger with an unusual character and his daily combats with nature and money. 
It will be shot with non-professional actors and dogs, and should be an interesting mix between fiction and Documentary. 
Coming to a theatre near you soon. 



DEC. 09

Along with co-writers Thomas Pousson and Courtney Maum, I just finished writing my first feature 
length screenplay, "La Methode Americaine" (written in French). 
A melancholic comedy with undertones of Wes Anderson and François Truffaut, the story takes place 
in a banal French town. A mother’s absence brings two estranged brothers together for a few weeks 
in August, during which they will fight ennui and deception with sea, sex and sand. 
But how do you come of age when your role models are flawed?



NOV. 09

I just finished 4 commercials for the Doritos Competition. The contest called "Crash the Superbowl" is open to anyone, and the three best voted ads get to be screened during the Superbowl. There is a few millions dollars to win if you do really good (not bad right?). Thanks to my partners in crime Dan Jimmerson and Robby. 
Here are the links to watch the 4 films (be patient, the player can take a while to load): 
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/video/1695weeblylink_new_window
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/video/1698weeblylink_new_window
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/video/1703weeblylink_new_window
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/video/1707weeblylink_new_window



SEPT./NOV. 09

During the fall, Friday nights will be movie nights at the Sandisfield Art Center. I'll be hosting 
screenings of the Antoine Doinel cycle directed by François Truffaut. For $5, you get a glass of wine, 
a film and a Q&A discussion. 
"The 400 Blows" will screen on Sept.11, "Stolen Kisses" on Oct. 2nd, "Bed and Board" on Oct. 23rd 
and "Love on the Run" on Nov. 13th. Simon Winchester and Bonner Mac Allester are the other film hosts 
for "Film Fridays" at SAC. More info here. 



May 09

"Rice and Meat", the short film I wrote with my beloved Courtney Maum, just won the Special Jury Mention at 
the Audi Talents Awards  - A short film competition organized in France by Audi (yes, the car maker). 
Although we didn't win an Audi, the award ceremony took place at the Cannes Film Festival. Fancy!












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