Studio e2

02/06/2025

Need a live/work space in Santa Fe? Here's a great property in a hip industrial/arts area.

1190 Harrison Rd #1 Santa Fe, NM 875072 Bed / 2 Bath2,241 sqftA perfect opportunity to take for this stunning, light-filled two-level studio condo in Santa F...

02/02/2025

https://ymcinema.com/2025/01/28/sundance-2025-cameras-arri-alexa-35-dominates-the-festival-circuit/

In Sundance 2025, a clear trend emerges: the ARRI ALEXA 35 has solidified its position as the camera of choice among independent filmmakers.

01/11/2025

Only one goal matters: survival. Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin star in American Primeval, a gripping new limited series from director Peter Berg. Coming Jan...

01/06/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d7yU379Ur0

SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribeFrom director Brady Corbet, written by Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold, and starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pe...

01/02/2025

https://variety.com/lists/2025-oscars-predictions/best-picture-6/

2025 Oscar Predictions in every category which include "Anora," "Emilia Perez," "Dune 2," "Gladiator 2," "Conclave," "Saturday Night" and "Wicked."

12/22/2024

12/19/2024

With the Film Independent Spirit Awards just announcing our nominees, we thought it was a good time to focus our Member Lens series on a Member who is a

12/19/2024

Albert Lamorisse’s Le Ballon rouge (1956) is a beloved French short film, celebrated for its simple yet poetic storytelling. The 34-minute film, which won numerous awards, including the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, is both a deeply personal work and a product of Lamorisse’s artistic vision.

The Inspiration Behind the Film

The true story behind Le Ballon rouge lies in Lamorisse’s love for Paris and his fascination with childhood imagination and innocence. Lamorisse was inspired by the whimsical idea of an inanimate object—a red balloon—taking on a life of its own. The balloon acts as a loyal companion to a young boy, Pascal, played by Lamorisse’s own son, Pascal Lamorisse.

The story reflects themes of friendship, freedom, and the purity of childhood. The balloon becomes a metaphor for hope and innocence, symbolizing the boy’s escape from the mundane struggles of everyday life in post-war Paris.

Filming in Paris

The film was shot in the Ménilmontant district of Paris, a working-class neighborhood that adds a gritty, realistic backdrop to the magical story. Lamorisse skillfully juxtaposed the gray, drab cityscape with the vibrant red balloon, making it a visual centerpiece. The decision to use a red balloon was deliberate—it contrasts with the bleak environment and evokes an emotional response, drawing the viewer’s attention to its playful movements.

Technical Challenges

The film’s simplicity belies the technical ingenuity required to bring the balloon “to life.” Lamorisse and his crew used strings, wires, and clever camera angles to make the balloon appear sentient. In some scenes, helium-filled balloons were guided by hidden wires, while in others, the movements were achieved by manually pulling strings out of the frame.

The Personal Element

Casting his son Pascal as the protagonist added a personal touch to the film. Pascal’s natural and unaffected performance captures the essence of childhood wonder, anchoring the fantastical story in a sense of reality.

12/04/2024

11/27/2024

Courtside chow. Fun times.

11/14/2024

Remembering this sweet little short doc we did. So grateful that we had Mary Blitch in it. We still have a lot of extra footage of her. We were originally going for something bigger, but happy to scale the focus to Kate.

Hair and makeup artist, Kate Elizabeth Kubala, works with a wide array of clients. However, what she learned doing her aging grandmothers' hair and face left…

11/14/2024

Let’s all help Albuquerque be the best destination ever! Come visit he Albuquerque Film Office (in the ABQ Convention Center on 3rd St NW). Open house Dec 3rd 10:00am till 4:00pm

11/14/2024

Check out Charlie...he's doing his own thing and we love it!

I was taken by surprise to find out $10 Cowboy has been nominated for a Grammy. I’m not here for awards, but it does feel good to know folks are taking notice. More importantly I’m happy to see all the people who help me do what I do best recognized. Thanks for letting this Texan in the door. I’m just now getting up to a gallop. Oh and shout out to for pullin’ me off the milk crate and into 🐎

11/14/2024

So, I haven't updated my imdb page in years, but hope to add a couple of projects soon that we completed. Also, finally updating web site. Too many creative rabbit holes since the pandemic...it's time to focus. -Kat

Known for: Knight Games, Down Dark Waters, Face Value

11/09/2024

11/08/2024

A development agreement under consideration for Aspect Studios includes plans for housing, a restaurant, sound stages and more.

11/08/2024

Dark Winds, a television series set on the Navajo Nation, is coming back!. Get your first look at the upcoming season.

11/07/2024

Remembering Doug Sahm
November 6, 1941 – November 18, 1999
-> https://www.musicthisday.com/

Douglas Wayne Sahm was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from San Antonio, Texas. He is regarded as a key Tex-Mex music and Texan Music performer. San Antonio's conjunto and blues and later the hippie scene of San Francisco helped create his blend of music, with which he found success performing in 1970s Austin, Texas.