Author Archives: Stefan Sargent

MT FRIEND FLIPA Apr ’10

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Stefan Sargent

It’s Christmas. My son-in-law, George, has a local vid-prod-co. He’s feeling magnanimous. “Stefan, we’re getting a Sony PMW-350 – you can use it anytime. No charge.” “Thanks, George, that’s really generous [as the 350 is a whopping $22K] but I … Continue reading →

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CONFESSIONS OF AN NAB JUNKIE: In Search of the OMG Spot Apr ’10

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Stefan Sargent

SAN FRANCISCO MARCH 2010. I’m good, I’ve written two Production Diaries, “The Diceman Cometh” for April’s DV and “Dead in Dorking” for May’s. Today, an e-mail from the high ‘n mighty DV editor, David Williams: Hey Stefan, I want a … Continue reading →

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THE CLIENT FROM HELL Mar ’10

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Stefan Sargent

SAN RAFAEL, SEPTEMBER 2009. Hi, Tom. I’ve finished the video. I put it on my server, URL below. It’s just over six minutes and Tricia & I think it’s pretty good. Hi, Tom. Me again. No reply to my last … Continue reading →

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DIGITAL IS SUCH A PITA (pain in the ass)? Feb ’10

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Stefan Sargent

2010 SPRING CLEANING It’s spring. It’s spring. Tra la! The end of the big freeze and the approach of summer. Now to throw out the old and welcome the new. New? Yes, this year I’m going to take the HDSLR … Continue reading →

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GOING VIRAL – Been There, Done That! Feb ’10

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Stefan Sargent

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, 2009 Kevin, our electrician, is here. “Hey, Stefan, what are you working on?” “Nothing. It’s dead quiet.” “Go and see Rolf. I share an office with him. He wants a video.” Great. I’m there the next day. … Continue reading →

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L’ANNEE DERNIERE A DENVER Drink Pcshitt, Isabelle (Pardon My French) Jan ’10

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Stefan Sargent

BUDAPEST. I meet Sally in Budapest. She’s a motivational speaker. We’re seated together at dinner. It’s the night before a conference, well, not really a conference, a “performance theatre.” I’ve filmed these events in Moscow and Oslo. I tell Sally … Continue reading →

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BAD DAY AT BLACKPOOL Just The Way It Happened! Dec ’09

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Stefan Sargent

“Mind not looking at me like that?” Mortician: “Like what?” “Like a potential customer.” Mortician: “Huh. Everyone is…” — Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) LONDON 1998. Setting off for a shoot — any shoot — is dead scary. Why? … Continue reading →

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AS GOOD AS IT GETS Who Will Be the Best of the Best? Nov ’09

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Stefan Sargent

I worked at the BBC in London, went back to Australia for a couple of years, won some awards, and returned to London. LONDON, JANUARY 1969. Armed with my “award-winning” reel, I do the rounds of advertising agencies. They watch my … Continue reading →

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CHUCK ‘N ME and Little Richard too Oct ’09

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Stefan Sargent

Here’s a true story that’s so strange you’ll be singing Do de do de do do de do — the theme music to The Twilight Zone. LONDON UK 1972. London has an afternoon newspaper, The Evening Standard. It’s bought by … Continue reading →

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SUMMERTIME BLUES Sep ’09

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Stefan Sargent

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, JULY 2009 “In the summertime when the weather is high, you can chase right up and touch the sky.” What? Does that make any sense to you? What is Mungo on? Let’s get honest. If you’re in … Continue reading →

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