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  Leticia Alaniz on 11/16/2012

  What a fantastic group of talented and creative filmmakers at ZMO Productions. I tried opening your website to learn more about your work but I could not open it. I hope it comes back up soon.
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  doonae on 08/01/2012

  Max Wiley wrote:

  Yeah I see what you mean about the keys at the start of O9. Primarily I bypassed this detail because of the CLOSET opening scene. I've been in a lot of girls apartments (hee hee)and have never seen such order to a woman's closet. The scene was crisp but, it really gave me the impression that it was his. Based on his somatic familiarity, and lack of normal female junk. Outside of the picture I got no strong hints that this was a her apartment and focused on my interpretation of what was going on. Blending the photo into her chosen escape reality was a good move but there was just so little time to see that detail. One could easily miss it. Most of the apt. scenes gave me a cold solitary feel which reinforced my initial ideal, and the plastic at the end continued to support that. Intentional or not I enjoy the ideal that one can view your work in a variety of different ways. Nice!
  

  
  
  Fair point. Originally we shot a scene where she answered the door and he barged in, but I felt that it took away from the slow build up. I'd watched a film before I done the edit called "Of Gods And Men" and I think I was sold on the idea of "nothing happens...then BAM!". If I'd went for the home invasion over the credits (as was the plan) I think I'd have lost that. I suppose it's another one to chalk up to the "I intentionally make my films opaque for the viewer to work out" approach!
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  Max Wiley on 08/01/2012

  Yeah I see what you mean about the keys at the start of O9. Primarily I bypassed this detail because of the CLOSET opening scene. I've been in a lot of girls apartments (hee hee)and have never seen such order to a woman's closet. The scene was crisp but, it really gave me the impression that it was his. Based on his somatic familiarity, and lack of normal female junk. Outside of the picture I got no strong hints that this was a her apartment and focused on my interpretation of what was going on. Blending the photo into her chosen escape reality was a good move but there was just so little time to see that detail. One could easily miss it. Most of the apt. scenes gave me a cold solitary feel which reinforced my initial ideal, and the plastic at the end continued to support that. Intentional or not I enjoy the ideal that one can view your work in a variety of different ways. Nice!
  

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Comments About doonae 26

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  Leticia Alaniz on 11/16/2012

  What a fantastic group of talented and creative filmmakers at ZMO Productions. I tried opening your website to learn more about your work but I could not open it. I hope it comes back up soon.
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  doonae on 08/01/2012

  Max Wiley wrote:

  Yeah I see what you mean about the keys at the start of O9. Primarily I bypassed this detail because of the CLOSET opening scene. I've been in a lot of girls apartments (hee hee)and have never seen such order to a woman's closet. The scene was crisp but, it really gave me the impression that it was his. Based on his somatic familiarity, and lack of normal female junk. Outside of the picture I got no strong hints that this was a her apartment and focused on my interpretation of what was going on. Blending the photo into her chosen escape reality was a good move but there was just so little time to see that detail. One could easily miss it. Most of the apt. scenes gave me a cold solitary feel which reinforced my initial ideal, and the plastic at the end continued to support that. Intentional or not I enjoy the ideal that one can view your work in a variety of different ways. Nice!
  

  
  
  Fair point. Originally we shot a scene where she answered the door and he barged in, but I felt that it took away from the slow build up. I'd watched a film before I done the edit called "Of Gods And Men" and I think I was sold on the idea of "nothing happens...then BAM!". If I'd went for the home invasion over the credits (as was the plan) I think I'd have lost that. I suppose it's another one to chalk up to the "I intentionally make my films opaque for the viewer to work out" approach!
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  Max Wiley on 08/01/2012

  Yeah I see what you mean about the keys at the start of O9. Primarily I bypassed this detail because of the CLOSET opening scene. I've been in a lot of girls apartments (hee hee)and have never seen such order to a woman's closet. The scene was crisp but, it really gave me the impression that it was his. Based on his somatic familiarity, and lack of normal female junk. Outside of the picture I got no strong hints that this was a her apartment and focused on my interpretation of what was going on. Blending the photo into her chosen escape reality was a good move but there was just so little time to see that detail. One could easily miss it. Most of the apt. scenes gave me a cold solitary feel which reinforced my initial ideal, and the plastic at the end continued to support that. Intentional or not I enjoy the ideal that one can view your work in a variety of different ways. Nice!
  
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  doonae on 06/14/2012

  Jordan Ray Allen wrote:

  Christopher,
  
  I just watched 'Guernica' and liked it. This is a clear cut film that allows the viewer to sit back and enjoy, rather than (in my opinion) sit in confusion for nine minutes only to have to read through fellow reviewers comments/your responses to find out what your films are about. While I appreciate the beauty of your films, I think they are in a language (metaphorically speaking) that only you and a select few understand. I have seen some of your reviewers rave about how great the stories are told, but in my honest opinion, I think that story is the weakest link in your films, excluding 'Guernica'.
  
  After watching three of your films pre 'Guernica' and me being left dazed and confused, It's clear I'm not your demographic. However, I can respect art-house flicks and your involvement in the club. Despite my criticisms, I say keep making what's meaningful to you.
  
  Best,
  
  Jordan
  
  p.s. Out of curiosity, did you see 'Melancholia'? If so, did you like it?

  
  
  Thanks for the feedback mate. Personally I think Guernica has the weakest story! :)
  
  I sometimes explain the stories, but think it's much more rewarding for the viewer when it hits them. Some of my favourite movies I've had to watch twice.
  
  Seen the first half of Melancholia and fell asleep. Always on my list to rewatch. Love his stuff.
  
  All the best,
  
  C
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  RlopezIV on 06/13/2012

  Hi Chris
  i just wanted to introduce my self and say thanks for your films they have been fun to watch. Keep them coming.
  Thanks
  RL
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  Jordan Ray Allen on 06/12/2012

  Christopher,
  
  I just watched 'Guernica' and liked it. This is a clear cut film that allows the viewer to sit back and enjoy, rather than (in my opinion) sit in confusion for nine minutes only to have to read through fellow reviewers comments/your responses to find out what your films are about. While I appreciate the beauty of your films, I think they are in a language (metaphorically speaking) that only you and a select few understand. I have seen some of your reviewers rave about how great the stories are told, but in my honest opinion, I think that story is the weakest link in your films, excluding 'Guernica'.
  
  After watching three of your films pre 'Guernica' and me being left dazed and confused, It's clear I'm not your demographic. However, I can respect art-house flicks and your involvement in the club. Despite my criticisms, I say keep making what's meaningful to you.
  
  Best,
  
  Jordan
  
  p.s. Out of curiosity, did you see 'Melancholia'? If so, did you like it?
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  Tombola Pictures on 05/06/2012

  You're welcome. He just wound me up. I didn't see his criticism as constructive, just as being harsh for the sake of it. That's a liberty!
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  kashan on 03/08/2012

  and you are welcome!
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  kashan on 03/07/2012

  most welcome.
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  doonae on 09/09/2011

  Tombola Pictures wrote:

  You're welcome. They're worth the high praise! :-) Do you shoot on DSLR?

  
  
  Yeah, all my newer stuff is filmed on my trusty 5D mk2. So glad to have ditched the lense convertor!

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