Archive for the 'films and tv' Category

Amy was on PBS

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Hi Pals,
Catch me on PBS’ NOW with David Brancaccio. I was interviewed as a permalancer who gets benefits via the Freelancers Union which I recommend to any of out there not covered.
Thanks,
Amy

SXSWClick Festival Finalist - A.M. Peters’ “Corporate Whore”

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Ok. I’m so excited to tell you guys that my little short film “Corporate Whore” is a finalist in the 2007 SXSWclick! Festival. “Corporate Whore” is one of 15 finalists in the festival, and one of three finalists in the “Animate It” category. I’d love it if you guys would vote for it, and as […]

Amy Talks about Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Thanks to Geldin, I got to see two of my favorite filmmakers chat about their next project to an audience. I’ve always felt as though Robert was super cute and QT was just like some nutball I’d hang out with. But just last night I was told that QT’s movies are self-indulgent and too verbose. […]

Cherry Ice Cream Between 2 Chocolate Chip Cookies Rolled in Chocolate Chips

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

I’m sorry, but is it not totally hilarious that the Sopranos have, of all things, their trademark slapped onto Ice Cream Sandwiches?

If I were to brainstorm products that accompany the show, I’d imagine a bottle-opener keychain-cum-shank… or tacky silk boxers with holsters printed on them… or “iced” cream at the least but Cherry Chip Bada […]

Music In Documentaries

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

I attended another handy NYWIFT event called Music in Documentaries which covered creative decision-making and practical issues with finding music.
Please take a look-see at my post on the Film Panel Note Taker’s blog.

Fair Use for Documentary Filmmakers

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

It will be especially useful if you’re curious about copyright and fair use.