17 West Productions is about to get a big boost in the coming months. You might say that things appear to be quiet these days. Today, I’d like to explain why. Updates have been few throughout the summer but that doesn’t mean we aren’t working hard behind the scenes Everything will make sense before 2010 [...]
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Editing A Short Film: Take That Opening Scene!
Every editor faces ‘problem’ scenes from time to time. For many it’s a source of frustration but I see it as a challenge I have to conquer. However, I do agree that it’s incredibly frustrating to edit when you know in your gut the scene simply isn’t working. It takes a lot to step away [...]
The Climb’s Poster Is Here!
Here is the first poster for 17 West’s newest short film, The Climb. The low budget short film was shot in Toronto and is currently in post production. The story centers on Cameron and Destiny and their struggles on the streets. While Destiny lost all hope long ago, Cameron holds to his belief that he [...]
Screenwriting, eBooks, Final Cut, Photoshop & Super Mario Galaxy 2
What do Screenwriting, eBooks, Final Cut, Photoshop & Super Mario Galaxy 2 have in common? That’s how I spent my afternoons over the last few weeks. It seems like a lot and it got me thinking: Is it better to split my time and work on multiple projects or focus only on one? Where do [...]





