Ghost Robot News tag:ghostrobot.com,2008-01-23://7 2008-11-11T22:13:35Z The latest and greatest from Ghost Robot headquarters. Movable Type 4.1 Joey Travels World, Makes Short Film tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.344 2008-11-11T21:46:26Z 2008-11-11T22:13:35Z Joey is getting the most of his frequent flier miles, squeezing in a little jaunt that will take him from LA to Argentina then to London. To kick things off, his short film "Ex Bully" premiered at the AFI Film... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com
To kick things off, his short film "Ex Bully" premiered at the AFI Film Festival in LA. It got rave reviews, and earned a spot in the 'Boards Screening Room.  You can see it at Classhates.com

From LA, Joey will be headed to Argentina, where he will be shooting a commercial with Academy Films.  After wrapping, Joey will head to London for some editing and color correction, before finally returning home to Chicago, just in time for Thanksgiving. 

Godspeed and represent. 

]]> "Choking Man" UK Theatrical tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.343 2008-10-30T14:18:28Z 2008-11-06T14:50:37Z Soda Pictures releases Steve Barron's Choking Man, Nov 14, 2008.Cited by film director Steven Soderbergh as 'everything an independent film should be', Choking Man blends psychological drama and magical realism, creating a distinctive and striking story that encapsulates the contemporary... zachary
Cited by film director Steven Soderbergh as 'everything an independent film should be', Choking Man blends psychological drama and magical realism, creating a distinctive and striking story that encapsulates the contemporary immigrant experience in America.

Special Event Screening on Saturday15th November at BFI Southbank. Following the film's screening, Adam Buxton will host a Q&A with director Steve Barron to discuss this highly original and touching story of everyday exchanges in a New York diner. To book tickets, please visit bfi.org.uk.

Choking Man will be showing at BFI Southbank from the 14th - 30th November. Tickets are available from the Box Office at BFI Southbank and online.

For more information, please see the flyer attached or watch the trailer at ChokingMan.com.

Check Out Promo News' post.

]]> Wanderlust Is Toppers At UKMVA's tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.340 2008-10-14T21:29:21Z 2008-10-22T21:48:34Z mark http://www.ghostrobot.com pleased super excited to announce that Encyclopedia Pictura's Björk video has won "Video of the Year" at the 2008 UKMVA's.  The video also won for "Best Alternative Video", while Isaiah grabbed the award for "Best Art Direction".  

Congrats to all the crew and very special thanks to Paul McKee, David Knight, Derrick Birkett, Björk, and Matthew Barney Studio for helping to make it all happen.   

You can watch their acceptance speech, beamed from their settlement in the trees of Northern California (literally) on the home page of our site.  



]]> Want to Know About 3D? tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.337 2008-10-13T19:53:20Z 2008-10-13T20:03:45Z Then you should come to the 2008 'Boards Summit in NY, where Mark will be giving a talk called, "Working in 3D".   Björk's "Wanderlust in 3D" will be on hand, as well as 3D production slides, lots of fun... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com 2008 'Boards Summit in NY, where Mark will be giving a talk called, "Working in 3D".  

Björk's "Wanderlust in 3D" will be on hand, as well as 3D production slides, lots of fun stories, and free glasses! 
]]> GR Crew Up For Four UK MVA's tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.336 2008-10-07T19:54:15Z 2008-10-07T20:22:57Z Encyclopedia Pictura have snagged three nominations and Joey Garfield one, at the inaugural UK Music Video Awards, being held a week from today at the Odeon in London.   Björk's "Wanderlust' got the nod for "Best Alternative/Indie Video", "Best Art... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com UK Music Video Awards, being held a week from today at the Odeon in London.  

Björk's "Wanderlust' got the nod for "Best Alternative/Indie Video", "Best Art Direction", and "Best Visual Effects", while Joey's Rjd2 Video got nominated for "Best Dance Video".

Stay tuned for the results...
]]> A Long Overdue Update tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.335 2008-09-26T14:24:57Z 2008-09-26T15:53:02Z It was a busy summer at Ghost Robot, and we spent a lot of time on the road, so to catch everyone up, here's a recap: Adam and Joey both played with puppets and released new videos for Morningwood and... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com
Adam and Joey both played with puppets and released new videos for Morningwood and Langhorne Slim, respectively.  Adam is now taking time to work on his feature ambitions, while Joey is finishing up a short film for Scion and The Daily Swarm and is premiering his new short "Ex-Bully" at the AFI Film Festival in LA.  

Mark spent most of the summer bunking up with Encyclopedia Pictura in San Francisco and working on a sixty second spot for EA Games and W + K, Portland.  Besides being named as Directors' to Watch in the October issue of 'Boards, Isaiah also drew the cover!  It hits news stands this week.  Joey and Encyclopedia Pictura both received "Ones To Watch" honors in the latest issue of The Reel.  

Tommy has been producing a series of events with Flux at the new Nike retail and event space in Hollywood, The Montalbàn.  Keven has returned from Toronto and is now working on a video installation for the Institute of Contemporary Art in Berlin.  

Mark also had a killer party at Legion, in Brooklyn, recently. 

Stay tuned for more news and work...a busy Robot is a happy Robot. 
]]> Elizabeth Reaser - The Ex List tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.333 2008-09-16T22:12:33Z 2008-09-16T22:40:27Z We love Elizabeth Reaser over here at Ghost Robot. She's done some great films like SWEETLAND for which she received a Spirit nod, but most importantly she rocks it in our very own Against The Current.You'll get a chance to... zachary SWEETLAND for which she received a Spirit nod, but most importantly she rocks it in our very own Against The Current.

You'll get a chance to see that film soon enough, but till then check her out in the Ex-List this fall on CBS.
]]> Joey Gets Restless in Langhorne, PA tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.329 2008-08-26T19:42:47Z 2008-08-26T20:30:29Z Earlier this summer, Joey, Mark, and a rag-tag crew headed into the woods outside Langhorne, PA with a camera, a wooden puppet, and Mark's poodle Lucy to shoot a video for Kemado Records' Langhorne Slim.  Despite having to bail four... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com Kemado Records' Langhorne Slim. 

Despite having to bail four crew members out of jail, Joey missing his flight back to Chicago, and a post process that seems to have taken forever, our woodman finally walks.  Joey, Mark, and Lucy also got cameos in the video.  Check it out on Joey's reel.  



]]> Rain Fall in NYC tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.326 2008-08-15T19:40:59Z 2008-08-15T21:06:07Z Maria Elena http://www.ghostrobot.com Rain Fall starring Kippei Shiina and Gary Oldman.
Pictured above are Jack Wareham (DP), Max Mannix (Director), Joshua Zeman (NY Producer), Kippei Shiina (Lead Actor), Satoru Iseki (Producer).

Rain Fall is adapted from the novel of the same name by Barry Eisler. A hit man looks to protect the daughter of one of his victims against CIA assassins.

Photo: Matt Hoyle   ]]> Adam's FNMTV. tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.325 2008-08-01T20:33:20Z 2008-08-15T19:39:16Z mark http://www.ghostrobot.com FNMTV Premieres, will be showing new music videos, live performances, and guest appearances all summer.  

Starting today, Adam and Ghost Robot are taking over, with new video premiering tonight and next Friday, August 8th.  

Tonight, the show will feature his new video for Ohio Rockers Hawthorne Heights and next week, Morningwood will stop by to drop off the video they made with Adam for their new single "Sugarbaby".   

]]> Keven's 2nd Doc to Premiere at Toronto tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.324 2008-07-29T18:40:54Z 2008-07-29T19:12:15Z mark http://www.ghostrobot.com 2008 Toronto International Film Festival Real to Reel line-up.  

The movie is a "whimsical look at three adults deeply involved with Dungeons & Dragons explores how the game affects their lives and relationships", was shot by Lee Daniel, and scored by Blonde Redhead.  
]]> EP Named To Filmmakers 25 New Faces tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.323 2008-07-23T23:09:57Z 2008-07-23T23:28:33Z Encyclopedia Pictura was tagged along with 24 other directors and creatives, as one of Filmmaker Magazines 25 New Faces Of Independent Film.   Filmmaker noted their quick rise in the music video world and their unique aesthetic choices as reasons... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com Filmmaker Magazines 25 New Faces Of Independent Film.  

Filmmaker noted their quick rise in the music video world and their unique aesthetic choices as reasons they were included in the list.  

For those of you who are wondering what EP will do next, Isaiah tells the mag: "We're starting to develop a feature and slowly developing another project in the world of video games and virtual reality. We've leaked only that it will be a creative tool for people to express complex emotions through visuals they create in a virtual or augmented reality. And the feature will be very entertaining. It will be in 3-D, will be as ambitious as we can muster, and it will be fun for little kids and old people."
]]> Sundance Creative Producing Initiative tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.322 2008-06-30T21:42:24Z 2008-07-22T22:40:57Z Ghost Robot partner, Joshua Zeman, is named as an inaugural fellow for Sundance Institute's Creative Producing Initiative for the project "Forest Grove."  "Forest Grove," written by Maya Churi, will be the first narrative feature by Jonathan Caouette (Tarnation).Read more from... zachary Forest Grove."  "Forest Grove," written by Maya Churi, will be the first narrative feature by Jonathan Caouette (Tarnation).

Read more from the announcement in indieWIRE.



]]> Joey & EP Named Cannes New Directors tag:ghostrobot.com,2008://7.320 2008-06-19T16:31:24Z 2008-07-22T22:39:48Z mark http://www.ghostrobot.com Saatchi & Saatchi, London screened Joey Garfield's "Work It Out" and Encyclopedia Pictura's "Wanderlust" In 3D at their New Directors' Showcase at the Cannes Lions 2008, International Advertising Festival.  

Read more about it on Boards (3D glasses are a beautiful thing) and Creativity. Encyclopedia Pictura also made Boards' "Cannes It List".  

For the record, Ghost Robot and Nexus are the only production companies with two featured directors.  Also, Joey suggested the headline, "Cannes You Dig It", but it didn't make it to the press.  
]]> Keven Is Officially A Genius tag:ghostrobot.com,2008:/goddard//7.316 2008-06-11T22:37:54Z 2008-07-22T22:36:14Z So says the The Dallas Observer in response to Keven's latest video for the Old 97's. The video is "a beautifully, comically choreographed epic", starring Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galactica fame. The video premiered on The SciFi Channel.... mark http://www.ghostrobot.com The Dallas Observer in response to Keven's latest video for the Old 97's.

The video is "a beautifully, comically choreographed epic", starring Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galactica fame. The video premiered on The SciFi Channel.

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