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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 [...]

  • Interview With Emerging Digital Artist Gaelen Sayres

    Interview With Emerging Digital Artist Gaelen Sayres

    Written by Colette Finkbiner, blogger/writer with Three Horizons Productions. Gaelen Sayres graduated from the University of Washington-Seattle’s DXARTS program. He was drawn to the program by his love of science, technology and art. I spoke with Mr. Sayres about his student work, his contribution to Three Horizons Productions’ Out Of Focus and his look toward the future. Emerging artists such as Mr. Sayres benefit from a larger community of talent and mentorship. Independent entities like Three Horizons Productions seek to [...]

  • 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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  • Interview with James Lee, Program Director of Filmstock Film Festival

    Interview with James Lee, Program Director of Filmstock Film Festival

    Filmstock Film Festival was founded in 2009. The founders wished to recognize the power and the creativity of the short film format while focusing on presenting a locally engaged audience with innovative projects. This year, Filmstock is expanding to the Four Corners region and will deliver independent short films to a diverse audience from inside and outside the film industry in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. James Lee has worked with Filmstock Film Festival since its inception. Today, he [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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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  • Interview with Ciro Mennella – Out Of Focus

    Interview with Ciro Mennella – Out Of Focus

    This interview spotlights a man with a wide spectrum of talents and a great deal of artistic drive. Ciro Mennella is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. He also is a photographer, lover of independent film, who is adept at logistics and planning; plus, he is a manager of interns and an associate producer for Three Horizons Productions (THP). His ability to manage as well as his artistic expression makes him a valuable team member at THP. [...]

  • Interview with Steve Harrison, Sound Designer on Out Of Focus

    Interview with Steve Harrison, Sound Designer on Out Of Focus

    Stephen Harrison is the sound designer and re-recording mixer on Out Of Focus. Steve has over 25 years of experience in music production, recording and mixing, as well as audio post-production for the film, broadcast and multi-media industries. Steve started his career in Toronto, Canada, where he worked in all capacities for a well-known recording studio & production company. He then moved to Los Angeles, CA to work on major music & television projects (e.g., Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Millennium [...]

  • Interview with Richard James, Music Composer on Out Of Focus

    Interview with Richard James, Music Composer on Out Of Focus

    Richard James Di Paolo is the Composer on Out Of Focus. Richard played music in elementary school starting with the alto saxophone. At the same time, his mother decided to teach him the piano and by the time he had reached 6th grade, he started to write his own jingles and tunes. At Linden High, Richard joined the marching band, concert band, stage band, and the jazz band. During those years, Richard’s music teacher moved him to the baritone horn, [...]

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  • Interview with Aldred Montoya as Loki in Out Of Focus

    Interview with Aldred Montoya as Loki in Out Of Focus

    Aldred Montoya was interviewed by Colette Finkbiner, writer/blogger with Three Horizons Productions – Summer of 2012 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Three Horizons Productions’ upcoming movie, Out of Focus, stars some wonderful and thoughtful talent. The supernatural thriller stars Lucinda Serrano as Aella, a young woman pulled from her workaday existence into a struggle against otherworldly powers, and Aldred Montoya as Loki, a mysterious stranger who may or may not have Aella’s best interest in mind. Having recently interviewed Ms. Serrano, who spoke highly [...]

 
 

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