September 2011
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new spot
GA Lottery: “Interception”
Agency: BBDO Atlanta, creative director Kyle Lewis, produced by Tomorrow Pictures, director of photography Mateo Londono
Ah, Lottery spots. To the Ad industry they’re like that kid that gets chosen last in kickball and given a wedgie on the schoolbus home. But say what you will, lottery spots offer ambitious creative and are a ton of fun. And...
June 2011
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Return from round the world trip!...
Sebastopol, Ukraine. A fascinating town on the Black Sea
Seven Sisters, Moscow
Getting a realistic bear suit to Lebanon was no small task. There are only a few decent ones available worldwide, each is custom made with many differences in quality and build. The most realistic suit in my opinion was made by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Los Angeles. Because it is made of real bear pelt...
April 2011
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No Homo hits the Huff Post!
February 2011
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December 2010
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Collaboration with legendary Vito Acconci
I got a call from Acconci Studio a couple of weeks ago and ended up directing an experimental film for one of Vito Acconci’s latest projects. The film is now hanging in the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in this show. Working with the 70 year old visionary was unforgettable. Known for his poetry, performance art and architectural spaces, this latest piece is an origami inspired fashion...
November 2010
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Signed, UTA
Officially signed with United Talent Agency this week! Jason Burns, Allan Halderman and Emerson Davis are my dream team of agents representing me for Film and Television. Thanks UTA!
May 2010
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Beirut, Lebanon
It’s been two days since I landed in Beirut, Lebanon for a new project with The Talkies/ Publicis Dubai. Beirut is a production hub for the Middle East, there are over 200 production companies, that means there are a lot of cameras, lights, stages and and an established acting community.
Yesterday we scouted kitchens in modern homes in the Feytroon Mountains, just north of Beirut....
New reps for Middle East, Eastern Europe and...
Two new companies have joined in the Ben Weinstein cause, Go East FIlms, and The Talkies. Go East will be passing my work around in Eastern Europe and China. The Talkies will handle Beirut, Cairo and Dubai. Thanks Go East and The Talkies!
April 2010
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Cartoon Network 3 day, 3 camera shoot in the can!
I’ve just returned from a week in Atlanta. Over three days in a studio, I directed about 30 promos for Cartoon Network. They will air on and after Memorial Day. I got to work with an awesome sketch team, and some very funny creatives. The food in Atlanta is incredible. If you’re there, go here.
easily amused
Red Hot Millions heats up Atlanta
Kevin the fire breathing goat is a huge hit in Atlanta GA. In fact the buzz was so big it will air during the Super Bowl. Read on to see the steps I took bring Kevin the fire breathing goat to life. Click here to see the commercial.
In commercials, a script about a fire breathing goat is like sweet manna sent down from the spot-gods. I put my strongest ideas and a few visuals into a treatment...
January 2010
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Max Green Hits Air
Max Green the second spot i directed on my trip to Atlanta, the sequel to Extreme Green has just hit air.
November 2009
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Booked! Two spot Lottery campaign
Leaving tomorrow to scout locations and cast for 2 brand spankin new Lottery commercials. Evidently I beat out directors from Partizan and Crossroads. I’d love to go into detail on my intricate plans weaving action, comedy and visual effects, but if I spill the beans I’m likely to be escorted into a dark corner of a windowless office bulilding by men in black, tortured with a...
Landed! New Canadian commercial rep
Christina Ford has invited me to join her very prestigious commercial roster at Imported Artists. Thanks Christina!
Finished! Mobile phone commercial for Eastern...
Ahhhh, Kiev. Exciting, beautiful, ancient, progressive, mysterious, amazing Kiev. Pictured above is the glorious Kryschatik, the most famous street in Ukraine. On weekends it is closed to automobile traffic so people can walk right down the center. You can see on the right a soviet era building is has a NOKIA sign on its rooftop. This is typical of Kiev. An elegant European city occupied by...
October 2009
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Manager found for studio system projects
I have some new people in my corner, Magnet Management who, based on the buzz surrounding “Idiots Dating” have taken me on as a client for TV and Film. Thanks Magnet!
September 2009
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Screening! at New York Television Festival
My new TV pilot, “Idiots, Dating.” with Chubby Skinny Kids Dan Gregor and Doug Mand focuses on two clueless twenty something New Yorkers and their insurmountable difficulties getting laid in the big city. Featuring Ellie Kemper of The Office. The pilot screens in comedy block 7, on Thursday and Friday of the week, followed by a Q & A. See www.nytvf.com for details. To see the pilot click...
June 2009
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In the can! Second unit for Fox 2000 film Ramona...
Remember The Ramona series, by Beverly Cleary? Fox 2000 has made it into a live action feature film, and I just got back from directing second unit. Great people, great experience. Vancouver is not only a gorgeous city, but they have fast and courteous crews. Great to see Writer/Director Liz Allen at work. Also met John Bailey who shot it. Quite a trip.