Another Co-op with Vincent Ficcarra

This month I got to spend a few days collaborating with my close friend, Vincent Ficarra. Vin was working on a branding and imaging campaign for the newest installation in the Rivington Hotel; Co-Op. The spot is the brainchild of Alan Philips and was designed by DeVinn Bruce. While he handled all of the design work I got to join him for a photo shoot that placed our photobooth flicks on the long entrance to the location.

Back to School with Peter Greene

This month I had the honor and pleasure of speaking with Brooklyn students about film and writing. I took the trip out to Sheepshead Bay High School with friend and director Hezues R. and famed Actor Peter Greene. English teacher Jeff Pliskin set up the film lecture which extended to students from the school who not only participate in the film and AV classes, but
included all seniors with eager to be a part of the Q & A that maintained good grades and great attitudes!

Ciao to Shea Gallante @ Ciano!

Shea Gallante has proven himself again to be the top of his game. He took a quick break from the city and did some consulting work for a few restaurants and then comes back without missing a beat. He open Ciano with partner Stratis Morfogen (Philippe) on 22nd ave just off the corner of Park. The Menu offers lunch and dinner 7 days a week and everthing I sampled was amazing. He a is a true artist, Ciano is the place to go if you want to treat yourself to the best! - I also saw the release of a music video I produced with director Mike Distelkamp. Madball's All or Nothing. Check out the New York Hardcore legends first single off their new record Empire!

The Shoemaker

I had the pleasure of attending a screening of a Short Film Written and Directed and starring world renown Graffiti writer and rapper "Kaves."

Christmas Time

The Holiday season is a great time to spread Joy and pick up your spirits. In NYC I love the lights and decorations and yes.. even the snow. I spent time working on a screenplay and did a little painting also. I had the pleasure of working again with Vincent Ficarra and Robert Mckinley on the interior design at the Paramount Hotel. Check the Library bar if your in the area. I'm feeling nostalgic and therefore on the graffiti tip lately. Here is a pic of a recent canvass & Black book piece. There will be a few more to come after this. My company website is up and running. Check it out the reel and info @ onetencrew.com

A differnet type of writing

What came first the chicken or the

egg? For me, I'm not sure if it was graffiti or creative writing that came first. I know in my teenage years writing graffiti consumed me. Days, I used to burn Woodlawn and a night I would bomb the Bronx highways east to west. I never got a collection of all the work I did but now with the internet I sometimes find photos people have posted in their albums. Here is a few flicks with some of my brethren from my neighborhood. A wall done in the 1990's with Fact -INC. Tmc. DF.. and the next one is a shot of another warehouse I bombed with Sub INC- Df. Both have gone on and made amazing careers with their artwork. I'm blessed to know them today.

Don Capria "Got a Guy" in the Town.

On the real, I always get to hang with some of the best in their craft. The proof is in the pudding. Sometimes they don't get the fame and respect they deserve, but they always get love from those who know about them. G Fella has been attacking the studio with his verbal warfare since the 90's here is a sneak peak at the Got a Guy video slated for release in 2011.
And from Boston a rapper who is really getting his "act" together. I say that because he was just featured in the Box office smash the Town, written, directed and starring Ben Affleck. Here is Slaine's first release of 'A World With no Skies' 99 Bottles