“I admire Walt Disney, I am charmed by Walt Disney, and I decided my career inspired by Walt Disney. And I met him in New York, or, I should say, I just walked past him. On the opening day of New York World’s Fair, https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/entity/m01vl17?categoryId=artist I was lucky enough to get a chance to talk to him. I came across him leaving the stage just after delivering the speech. I got nervous but somehow introduced myself to him. ‘I am a head of a Japanese animation studio.’ ‘Nice to have you here.’ ‘I am the one who made Astro Boy.’ ‘Really? I know Astro Boy. I saw the work in Los Angeles. It’s a great work.” ‘Thank you very much. My staff would be honored. Well, may I have your comment about the work?’ ‘It’s a very interesting Sci-Fi story. Future children are looking toward the space. So I, myself, think about making Sci Fi, too. If you have time, visit me in Burbank.’ (by Tezuka Osamu) Li
It's the middle of 2015, and I've been busy shooting and editing a number of film narratives and documentaries, like Nelly Queen:The Life and Times of Jose Sarria. It's been a year of ups and downs, twists and turns, but I am really excited about the future. I've had the chance to work with so many cool collaborators: Patricia C. Ovando, Antonio Contreras Aviance, Gregorio Davila, Dan Cotreau, Kelly Cotreau, Dante Alencastre, Joe Castel, William Smith, Low-Key Ortiz, Morgan Coffman and many others.
Trona The Movie was released this week on Vimeo. Gregorio Adam Davila is editing L.A. A Queer History, while Nancy From Eastside Clover goes international at film festivals. The Baby Cries - A Mario J. Novoa Film is getting a new score and being prepped for an online release. Gay Latino Los Angelesis getting remastered and I'll be editing part 2 in a few months. Tonight "Ay Jose" will be screened at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival ! #Excited#nervous Film Bliss Studios is full speed ahead for 2016!
