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Lessons Learned on My Latest Film Set

31 May , 2010 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

My recent film shoot, a three-day affair for a 20-minute comedy, taught me the value of running a tight ship, as well as a few other things.

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Film School & Education | New England | Report from the Front | Retrospective

A Decade After Film School: Where Are They Now?

31 Mar , 2010 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

Film school was ten years ago. What are my fellow alumni up to? Not film, turns out.

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Filmmaking | How To's | New England | Report from the Front

The Director in All of Us

1 Jan , 2010 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

'Everyone wants to direct,' sure, but how does a director think? Here's a bit of advice on interpreting the theme of your story and offering direction to your actors.

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Filmmaking | How To's | New England | Report from the Front

Dude, Where’s My Permit?

1 Nov , 2009 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

Permits? Insurance? Do you really need them? Yes. Sort of.

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Film School & Education | Report from the Front | Reports

A Day in the Life of a University Media Technician

1 Jan , 2009 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

In a light-hearted celebration of filmmakers’ day jobs, Jared Gordon offers a fictional account of turned-on DVD players and turned-off brains at one of New England’s most respected colleges.

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