
YoFi!
Abasement was invited to screen at the YoFi Festival. This was the first in person festival I’ve actually been able to attend. My first short was schedule to premiere in April 2020, and we all know what happened there… That film screened virtually with them last year, and they did a really amazing jobs of […]

Your horse is not a motorcycle
A few stray thoughts on leadership. When perched astride a horse, it’s tempting to think of her as you might a motorcycle—point it in the direction you want, hit the gas, and go—but this would be an error. While you may be in charge, your horse has feelings about the desired direction, footing, and speed, and […]

The Dead Drop at Queens World
My first short, The Dead Drop, has been selected for Queens World Film Festival. Assuming no major reversals in reopening, we’ll have a live screening June 26 at the Queens Theatre in Flushing NY, and then virtual screenings through Film Festival Flix.
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John is one of the most strategic creative thinkers I know. Not only can he create beautiful work, but he always focuses on the business problem to help the client’s bottom line.
- Pauline Oudin, Managing Partner at GradientWorking with John has undoubtedly been one of my greatest professional experiences. From his clear-headed guidance to his astonishingly bright insights, he has helped me become both a stronger leader and a more strategic thinker.
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