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  • Filmmaker Portraits at the San Diego International Film Festival

    Independent filmmakers are by nature creative, tenacious and passionate. They embody all of the elements of craft, hard work and dedication that have inspired me to photograph and explore workers from all walks of life. I present here a selection of the passionate independent filmmakers featured at the 2017 San Diego International Film Festival.  

    Selling Isobel  Writer and Lead Actress Frida Farrell
    Selling Isobel  Writer and Lead Actress Frida Farrell “What you are about to see is not just based on a true story, it’s based on my story.”  The most chilling line I’ve heard delivered in a trailer in years.  There was a lot of chatter surrounding Frida’s film – must see, couldn’t watch it, too intense.  I wasn’t sure what to expect when she arrived for her portrait.  She was engaging and absolutely delightful. Her film is intense and worthy of the San Diego International Film Festival’s 2017 Break Out Feature Film of the Year.
    Dog Years  Writer and Director Adam Rifkin Winner of the 2017 Chairman's Award 
    Dog Years  Writer and Director Adam Rifkin Winner of the 2017 Chairman’s Award 

    Resistance is Life Executive Producer Goran Zaneti (top) and Writer / Director / Producer Apo Bazidi Audience Choice for Best Documentary
    Resistance is Life Executive Producer Goran Zaneti (top) and Writer / Director / Producer Apo Bazidi Audience Choice for Best Documentary

    The Lonely Italian Domenico Nesci (top) and Writer / Director Lee Farber Winner Best Comedy Feature Domenico leaps from the screen.  The story is original and well played.  Both he and Lee were thoroughly engaging during their portrait session, bringing the same high level of energy and humor they did to the film.  Ben Fatto!
    The Lonely Italian Domenico Nesci (top) and Writer / Director Lee Farber Winner Best Comedy Feature Domenico leaps from the screen.  The story is original and well played.  Both he and Lee were thoroughly engaging during their portrait session, bringing the same high level of energy and humor they did to the film.  Ben Fatto!
    GUN Writer / Director / Producer Sam Upton    What can I say about Sam, incredibly gracious and giving on my set.  I can't wait to see his passion project GUN.  I just hope it's on the big screen where it's meant to be seen.  
    GUN Writer / Director / Producer Sam Upton    What can I say about Sam, incredibly gracious and giving on my set.  I can’t wait to see his passion project GUN.  I just hope it’s on the big screen where it’s meant to be seen.  
    The Last Animals Director Kate Brooks (right) with Leed Keeper of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Jane Kennedy Winner of Best Documentary  A must see film for anyone living on planet earth!  Yes, you...
    The Last Animals Director Kate Brooks (right) with Leed Keeper of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Jane Kennedy Winner of Best Documentary  A must see film for anyone living on planet earth!  Yes, you…
    Butterfly Caught   Writer / Director / Producer manny Rodriguez, Jr.  Winner Best Ensemble Film
    Butterfly Caught   Writer / Director / Producer manny Rodriguez, Jr.  Winner Best Ensemble Film
    Juggernaut   Writer and Director Daniel DiMarco
    Juggernaut   Writer and Director Daniel DiMarco
    And Then There Was Eve   Director / Producer / Co-Writer Savannah Bloch
    And Then There Was Eve   Director / Producer / Co-Writer Savannah Bloch
    Apache Warrior Pilot Allen Hahn Winner Best Military Film
    Apache Warrior Pilot Allen Hahn Winner Best Military Film