In Production

Shot some great material today with one of our soon-to-be featured artists. I can't say who, but I will say where. Here's a list of places to which Keeping the Lights On ventured today:

1) A 5th floor walk-up apartment
2) Long Island City
3) Harlem
4) 2 parks/playgrounds

That's all I can say for now. Just thought I'd share.

Keeping the Lights On Keeps Going

Oh yes, a new episode of Keeping the Lights On has landed on your computer screens. Take a look at Joy Drury Cox - Part 5 to find out how Joy deals with the business side of being an artist and what motivates her when she sets out to make work.

(For a larger viewing experience, click here).

Thanks for watching.

This Day In Film History

While this site is dedicated to Keeping the Lights On and the artists who make up the series, as a filmmaker and lover of cinema I must spend a few lines to pay homage to an important moment in film history. It was a hundred years ago today that French director Emile Cohl first screened what many consider to be the first fully-animated film, Fantasmagorie.

Like most adults, I don't watch as many animated TV shows and feature films as I once did. But I am no less fascinated by the process, the many wonderful stories told, and the ways film and film language are challenged and pushed in animation.

Much respect to Mr. Cohl and his contribution to motion pictures.

New Episode

A new episode of Keeping the Lights On is now playing on Ropeadope TV. Check out Joy Drury Cox - Part 4.

A lot of fascinating art is on display in this one. I'm a big fan of minimalism and to hear Joy explain what went into the creation of the work featured in Part 4 makes me fall in love with it all over again.

I think you'll fall in love too.

And if you haven't taken a look at Joy's website yet, just click on her link in the "Featured Artists" section of this site.

Thanks for your continued support of the KTLO series.

Monday Monday

Attention everyone.

Keeping the Lights On is moving to Mondays. New episodes will now go up on Mondays instead of Tuesdays.

Sorry for the change, but it should be a good one because what better way to start off another work week than with a new episode of Keeping the Lights On?

So stay tuned tomorrow for Joy Drury Cox - Part 4.

Part Three...Part Tres...Part Trois

Joy Drury Cox - Part 3 is now up for your viewing pleasure.



I personally love Joy's approach to her art and what comes out of it. I think you will too after watching Part 3. I'm really excited about this episode and the ones to come. I can hardly wait to share the rest.

So keep tuning in. There's lots more art on the way.

KTLO Artists Don't Stop

Now that Joy's installment of Keeping the Lights On is in full swing I thought I'd share my latest short film with you once again. Maybe you figured out from my hint a few weeks back that Joy was our next featured artist; maybe you didn't (don't feel bad). Either way, you might want to check out This Is Our Moment to see the painting of a great mural which Joy helped create. Then go tell your friends!

Here it is:



Direct link for more info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rixv9KxCU7I