Part Two of Ida Lupino: Hollywood Star, Independent Film Director and Queen of Noir

Part Two of Ida Lupino: Hollywood Star, Independent Film Director and Queen of Noir

Part Two of a Two Part Series THE HITCH-HIKER (1953) Ida Lupino, Director By Tim Page This film from the 50s was a quality surprise. Oftentimes older films can come across as stale or boring to modern day audiences. This story, however, was well made and the era in which it was created played no factor in the overall enjoyment of the film itself. The film grabs the audience’s attention and doesn’t let go until the end of the very […]

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Ida Lupino: Hollywood Star, Independent Film Director and Queen of Noir

Ida Lupino: Hollywood Star, Independent Film Director and Queen of Noir

Part One of a Two Part Series Born in England at the end of World War I, Ida Lupino could trace her family legacy through a long line of performers. As her parents performed in music halls throughout England and then North America, Ida and her sister were enrolled in boarding school, where Ida came to love writing and performing plays. Her beauty and talent soon led to roles in film. She could have left her education behind to pursue […]

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Interview with Film Editor Laura Weiss

Interview with Film Editor Laura Weiss

Written by Colette Finkbiner, blogger/writer with Three Horizons Productions. On a recent lovely spring day in the San Francisco Bay Area, I met with Out Of Focus film editor Laura Weiss. Ms. Weiss grew up in the Bay Area and was kind enough to visit with me while she was visiting her hometown. In addition to Three Horizons Productions’ (THP) Out Of Focus, she has worked on many films, including My Dog Skip, a number of Adam Sandler films and a […]

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Dorothy Arzner: Film Pioneer

Dorothy Arzner: Film Pioneer

Written by Colette Finkbiner, blogger/writer with Three Horizons Productions. The emerging Hollywood film industry of the early 20th century offered few substantial opportunities for women behind the camera. This inequity did not stop Dorothy Arzner, who became one of the first female feature film directors. She had grown up in Los Angeles and knew how to leverage her intelligence and talent to break into filmmaking. Born in 1897, Arzner had become familiar with film’s celebrities and dealmakers who visited her […]

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Interview with Andrew Theisen – UofW DXARTS Artist and Student

Interview with Andrew Theisen – UofW DXARTS Artist and Student

Andrew Theisen was interviewed by Colette Finkbiner, writer/blogger with Three Horizons Productions As anyone in the arts or entertainment industries can attest, digital media has become increasingly integrated into filmmaking, design, gaming and more. The University of Washington has an exciting program through its Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS). Andrew Theisen recently earned an undergraduate degree from the program. Because of the interdisciplinary aspect of filmmaking, Three Horizons Productions (THP) wanted to speak with these young digital […]

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Interview with Film Poster Artist Olivia Barratier

Interview with Film Poster Artist Olivia Barratier

Written by Colette Finkbiner, blogger/writer with Three Horizons Productions. When Three Horizons Productions’ (THP) debut short film, Out Of Focus, premiered in December 2012, I remember several audience members commenting on the font used for the film. In light of a 15-minute version of Out Of Focus’ acceptance to the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival; I interviewed artist Olivia Barratier, who did the key art for the film. While reviewing Ms. Barratier’s work, I was intrigued by […]

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Announcing The Three Winners from Industry Night, Phoenix Film Festival!

Hello Filmmaking Friends, Thank you to everyone who visited our booth on Friday, April 5th at the Phoenix Film Festival. It was great meeting new people sharing the same passion as we do. Congratulations to the three winners of our three Amazon Gift Cards: PRIZE 1 – $100 – CHRISTOPHER SMITH PRIZE 2 – $75 – ALISON DWIGHT PRIZE 3 – $50 – LIZ BRADLEY We look forward to connecting with all of you in 2013! The THP Team

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The Worlds of Guillermo del Toro

The Worlds of Guillermo del Toro

Written by Colette Finkbiner, blogger/writer with Three Horizons Productions. Among fans of the supernatural thriller genre, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s name conjures up anticipation, chills and discussion. His ingenuity and genre-bending approach to filmmaking have led to praise from fans as well as criticism from genre purists and those who balk at the symbolism endemic to his darker works such as Cronos, The Devil’s Backbone and Pan’s Labyrinth. He also has contributed to mainstream action films with projects like the […]

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Hitchcock’s Vertigo and the Supernatural Illusion

Hitchcock’s Vertigo and the Supernatural Illusion

Written by Colette Finkbiner, writer/blogger for Three Horizons Productions In an ongoing look into the supernatural thriller genre history, I decided to revisit a Hollywood classic, Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958). Hitchcock is well-remembered for his fastidious attention to detail: the acting, the cinematography, and the visual effects. It is a meticulous vision to which the team here at Three Horizons Productions (THP) aspires (as evidenced in the premiere of its flagship short film, Out of Focus). Among those who study […]

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Interview with Remi Vaughn, Writer/Director of Out Of Focus

Interview with Remi Vaughn, Writer/Director of Out Of Focus

Interview by Colette Finkbiner, THP blogger/writer. As Three Horizons Productions (THP) gears up for the premiere of Out of Focus, I spoke with writer/director, Remi Vaughn. Her tenacity and dedication to her project, along with her keen instinct for team-building culminates with this long-awaited screening. We spoke about her professional background, which includes her creative endeavors as well as her financial experience and business acumen. What was the inspiration for Out of Focus? A few years back, I had started […]

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Scanning for the Missing Element!

We are cushioned by the mundane events of daily life: errands, a visit with friends or a walk down the street. We rarely think about the elemental mysteries of what lies just beyond our understanding. Our skeptical senses tell us one thing, but our primal fears and curiosity lead us down an unknown road. We find ourselves scanning for the missing element that binds the world of light and shadow. We are like Alice going through the looking glass. What’s […]

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Interview with Luis Bohorquez – Out Of Focus

Interview with Luis Bohorquez – Out Of Focus

Luis Bohorquez was interviewed by Colette Finkbiner, writer/blogger with Three Horizons Productions Cinematographer Luis Bohorquez attended Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, California. Prior to graduation, he was already working as a director of photography on a number of commercials. He has worked as a cinematographer for over 20 years on feature films, commercials, and documentaries. As one of the core members of Three Horizons Productions (THP), he served as cinematographer on THP’s premier vehicle, Out of Focus, a […]

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