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It's been a privilege to know this fine human for It's been a privilege to know this fine human for over a decade, let alone work with him on a few occasions (he was kind enough to consult on two of my films). I've never been more taken with another person's work as I have been with Nathaniel Dorsky's films & writings, which have taught me so much about cinema as a consciousness and it's potential to be a "wisdom form". So much so that I once flew to the NY Film Festival to see a complete retrospective of his work where I watched 37(?) films in the span of 4 days (full story on Patreon). So grateful for every chance I get to hang with him but this time, to be asked if I wanted to see 2 of his latest 16mm films was epic.
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"Every photo is the first frame of a movie.” -Wi "Every photo is the first frame of a movie.” -Wim Wenders
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Upcoming screenings at @britishfilminstitute and @ Upcoming screenings at @britishfilminstitute and @heartlandfilm. 🙏🏼 #indyshorts2022
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For the past 4 days, I had the privilege of mentor For the past 4 days, I had the privilege of mentoring these ridiculously brave, talented filmmakers from Uganda, Egypt, and Colombia. I'm so in awe of their spirit, talent, and humanity. Such a gift to see the world through their eyes however brief it was. 🙏🏼 Thx to @americanfilmshowcase for bringing these fine humans into my life. Thx to ALL the filmmakers who graced us with their work this past week. Y'all are amazing. ❤️ @naniswalker @afriecangal @youmiez #culturaldiplomacy #arslongavitabrevis
"To gather joyfully is indeed a serious affair, fo "To gather joyfully is indeed a serious affair, for feasting and all enjoyments gratefully taken are, at their heart, acts of war. In celebrating this feast we declare that evil and death, suffering and loss, sorrow and tears, will not have the final word." —Doug McKelvey I edited a lovely film directed by my pal Andrew Brumme called "Taste and See" which explores the intersection of food + spirituality and life on a Jewish farm. It premieres online today. Hope you can check it out: watch.tasteandseefilms.com. @tallmountains
A belated 🙏🏼 for all the kind bday wishes y' A belated 🙏🏼 for all the kind bday wishes y'all! Was off the grid exploring the backroads of northern CA, filming things w/my pal @brandonvedder and hanging w/exceptional humans & long-term thinkers like experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats and some of the good people behind "the most profound search in human history", the staff at @setiinstitute / Hat Creek Radio Observatory. Dear aliens, we're listening. #iwanttobelieve #asslowaspossible #longtermthinking #welcomeallspecies #libraryofthegreatsilence
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