Yesterday we launched the official site for FROM BUSTO TO ROBUSTO. We’re very pleased to hear so much positive feedback from the poker community and want to continue to bring you new and exciting episodes in the future, but we need your help! Our episodes don’t costs any money to watch, but they do cost [...]
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FBTR good2cu: Sneak Preview 3/14/10
From Robusto LLC: We’re surprised and thrilled at how well Episode One was received by the poker community and, as a result, our little project has grown tremendously over this past year. We want to build a website that reflects that, but we’re a small company with limited resources and many obstacles. Unfortunately, due to [...]
FBTR Episode Two: Coming 3/14/10
Will Andrew find Happiness in Sin City? What does the Golden Ticket mean? What’s next for From Busto to Robusto?
Find out the answers and more on 3/14/10.
FBTR: Episode Two Update
918 FILMS and Robusto LLC have been hard at work on FBTR: Episode Two. We’ve got a lot of exciting things planned for our FBTR fans in the coming weeks, including the release of the full episode, and we thought it was time we gave them a little taste of what to expect. [...]
‘Drowning’ Trailer now up
I recently completed an edit on a two-minute trailer for Drowning, a short film about a Chinese-American family and their struggles adapting to life in the States. Drowning was written and directed by local actor/producer/director James Z. Feng. The film features stunning photography from the HVX200 and stellar performances from the entire cast. You can [...]
Talkin’ Trash at 24fps: Now online
Back in April, I worked as a First Assistant Director on Jim Breen’s short film Talkin’ Trash at 24fps. I’m happy to say the film is now finished and available to watch online for free (we’re so generous in the Bay Area!). It’s about a projectionist/wannabe writer who confronts his boss/best friend on the night [...]
‘Plane in the Air’ trailer
Brian and Jay, our friends over at Eye-Go Films, released a trailer for their Erk tha Jerk – Plane in the Air music video. Mike’s camerawork was stellar as usual and one of Ryan’s motorcycle-wheelie shots actually made the cut. Go to their vimeo page and show them some love in the comments.
Fun with Final Cut Pro
Every director needs a reel, right? Here are some of the best moments from The Delivery Man and Curves cut to the eerie music of Nick Cave & Warren Ellis. If you haven’t seen The Assassination of Jesse James get on Netflix and queue it up now. In the meantime, enjoy the next best thing.
‘Level Zero’ Success!!!
Level Zero premiered at the Alameda Theatre Cineplex last night and was an overwhelming success. Producer/director Ted Setla did an amazing job organizing what will no doubt be an unforgettable event in the EMS community for years to come. Nearly 700 people attended to enjoy the beer, wine, food, live music and, of course, the [...]
‘Level Zero’ Premiere Party
We sometimes talk a lot of game. But in reality, one of our goals here at 918 FILMS is to support the local community – both the bay area film community and the community at large. Ryan was recently given the opportunity to work on the new documentary Level Zero which chronicles the [...]