by on February 20th, 2007
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After filming a narrative short at Pete Wing’s castle in 1995, I returned to the castle to tape Pete over the course of several summers. Hours and hours of his ramblings were whittled down to this 10 minute documentary. I wanted to tape Pete until he finished the B&B extension but realized he was probably going to be working on the castle forever and I needed to wrap things up. Turns out, he discovered the taxes would be prohibitively expensive on the B&B so he and his wife, Toni, are trying to sell it and move to Montana. What will happen to Pete and castle is still undecided but here is a little artifact of this character and his folly in the meantime.
Synopsis:
At the age of twenty-one Peter Wing returned from Vietnam and started building a home for himself and his family using recycled materials. For thirty years he and his wife are proud owners of a medieval castle visited by hundreds of tourists every year. Wing’s Castle Documentary shares with us what a little perseverance and resourcefulness can accomplish and how one can draw inspiration from the most challenging of life’s experiences.
by on February 13th, 2007
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Apologies for not being more frequent. I have been quite busy with work. However, things should start getting back to normal very soon. There are a lot of exciting projects sitting in the wings waiting to be edited.
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This is the unofficial opening scene to a documentary completed last year. It is currently playing at select PBS stations, check your local listings.
Riding In Stride (25:30 mins.) probes the age-old relationship between girls, women and horses by documenting girls on ponies and women at the racetrack, including interviews with veteran jockey PJ Cooksey, trainer Joan Scott, and bestselling author Mary Midkiff. Riding in Stride focuses on women who have carried that passion into their adult lives and reveals what it takes for women to make it in the racing industry while staying dedicated to their love for horses.
This opening scene was split up in the final cut for many logistical reasons. But I have always had a fondness for it in its original state.
Riding in Stride was directed by Rachel Connolly, edited by me (Ajit Anthony Prem) with music composed by Carmela Sinco. If you would like to buy a DVD, go to Premhart.com.
SquiggleBooth’s first audio podcast can be downloaded here.
My neighbor Scott recieved this telephone message from one of his good friends, Jonathan, right after New Years Eve 2007. It is exactly what you’d expect — emotional, hilarious and out of control. Music by Carmela.
Note: This has strong language.
by on December 13th, 2006
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Unlike much of the other Squiggle podcasts, this podcast is purely sensory. No stories, no characters. So take a break from your day and dive into these beautiful waters.
The wonderful music is by Carmela Sinco. The images were shot mostly on my little digital camera over a period of time. I’ve tried to keep the size down while trying to preserve a respectable image quality so the file is big for Squiggle standards.
by on November 17th, 2006
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Picasso supporter - Ajit Anthony Prem
Jordan supporter - Scott Wallace
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Dear Stranger will premiere at the Annapolis Film Festival. Details: Crown Theater 1 in Annapolis, Maryland at 1:30 pm on November 11th. I will be there for the screening and the Q&A afterwards. If you live in the area, do come. If you know someone in the area, tell them to come. If you make it, make sure to say hello.
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My subject is Scott Wallace. And I proud to say the music is by me.
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My favorite memories associated with California are those simple spontaneous trips south of the border to a small campground in Mexico.
Credits:
Camera: Jan Vlasto
Music: Carmela Sinco
There won’t be a podcast this week. But you can continue to enjoy your weekly dose of Squiggle humor on this page. A little collection of sorts. We will get back to regular posting next week.
