Author Archives: Stefan Sargent

SUSANNE STOLE MY MOUSE! Oct ’08

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

Floating around in cyberspace there’s an article entitled 12 Breeds of Clients and How to Work with Them. But only 12? Come on! What about Susanne? The Presidio Film Center, San Francisco, 2002. Son-in-law George Lang has completed a three-day … Continue reading →

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THE LAST RESORT Sep ’08

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

SEBASTOPOL, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 2008. It’s 6:30 in the morning. I’m in a frost-damaged vineyard that’s being chopped down. It’s raining. I’m shooting in close to the vines. Every time one gets the chop, it collapses on me. I’m drenched; so … Continue reading →

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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE PROFITEROLE AUG ’08

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

Before you read another word, you’ve got to watch this. STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, 1984. Hey, today I’m a director. (So different from the usual Stefan/Tricia modus operandi.) We’re here in Will Shakespeare land, home base of my client’s client, Alveston Kitchens. Up … Continue reading →

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A FISTFUL OF SCHOLARS – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND A FEW DOLLARS MORE July ’08

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

Central St. Martin’s College of Art, London 1995 I am up a 14-foot ladder with my 16mm Éclair NPR camera. It’s a film about the five art colleges that make up The University of the Arts London. I’m sitting here, … Continue reading →

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OBSOLESCENCE, That’s the Name of the Game!

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

Here’s a fun game you can all play. It’s called Obsolescence. No $200 on passing GO. More like losing $200 on every dice throw. Bought an iPhone? You’re in the game — and doing badly. Come July 11, the new … Continue reading →

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MY BRILLIANT CAREER OR NO ONE LIKES A SMART ASS Jun ’08

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

SYDNEY 1963 I’m working at J. Walter Thompson as an assistant in their TV department. Their on-staff television director is Hans von Adlerstein. Hans speaks, dresses and acts as if he were the German actor-director, Erich von Stroheim. Only the … Continue reading →

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LIFE ON THE BLEEDING EDGE May ’08

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

SPITFIRE TELEVISION, LONDON, NOVEMBER 1990. I’m at work early. Anna is waiting for me. She’s our graphic designer doing “The Wide Away Club” opening titles for a local television station. “I’ve been here all night. We finished at 6, on … Continue reading →

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RUDY HAS A BIG SURPRISE Apr ’08

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

GERMANY, 1979, SUNDAY NIGHT. I’m somewhere outside Stuttgart; it’s a small winding road, Rudy’s Mercedes headlights show trees on either side, no houses, no cars. I’m tired. Just take me to the hotel. RUDY’S MYSTERY TOUR. Where are you taking … Continue reading →

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JAMES CAMERON and the Curse of 24 Frames Per Second

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

I’ve got to tell you about my last day at NAB. Maybe, my last day at NAB ever. I really mean it. I stay at Circus Circus. Why? 1: I’m cheap. It’s cheap. 2: It’s on the free bus route. … Continue reading →

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NAB 2008 BLOG

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Stefan Sargent

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Phew! I’m whacked and it’s only 1:30. I hurry to get here at 9:45 to go to the Content Theater for the 3D Stereoscopic sessions. It is packed but I to find a good seat next to … Continue reading →

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