Up in the Air

  Written and Directed by Jason Reitman Starring George Clooney Jeremy Osbern – Rigging Lighting Techinician Michael Stoecker – Rigging Grip (and yes, Jeremy and Michael drove straight to St. Louis to work on this film from the set of my film so I’m shouting them out here) I’ll try to keep this one short […]

My 2009: Part 3 of 3

Not long ago, I went to the movies with a friend I don’t see very often.  I told her I was going back to my hometown for the holidays, so she asked me about growing up in Kansas, and what I was like before I was ‘Malik Aziz’ (literally and figuratively).  I’m only being slightly […]

My 2009: Part 2 of 3

  5. Changing Gears While I certainly doubt I’ve hung up my director’s hat forever, my time as an ‘indie film director’ has come to an end (on a high note at that – #7).  My feel for the craft is on point, but now that putting money away for my future is my number […]

My 2009: Part 1 of 3

Looking back on it, the past 12 months have been a benchmark year for me, personally and professionally.  We’ll see how this new decade plays out, but at the moment this feels like the year where all the various ‘instruments’ that are playing the soundtrack of my life are starting to all play the same […]

If You’re in the Neighborhood…

  Here are the details for the Lady In My Life screening tomorrow night (Saturday):  the entire festival is free to the public, so if you have interest, you can hang out all day and meet a lot of interesting people who share a love for black cinema:   S.E. Manly Film Showcase presented by […]

The Hits Keep Coming…

For those of you in the Charlotte, NC area, Lady In My Life will be coming to a screen near you after the New Year.  We’ve been invited to the 6th Annual Delta Film Showcase over the King holiday weekend.  More details to come as I get them.  Just riding the momentum…

L.A. Screening of ‘Lady In My Life’

  For those of you in the L.A. area, if you’re interested in seeing my short film “Lady In My Life” with a live audience, it will be screening as part of the S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase put on by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center.  The date is next Saturday, December 19th […]

1st Anniversary: Open Letter to My Ex-Wife

In honor of the first anniversary of this blog, I’ve opted to write something personal.  Because I know she’s a frequent reader, I’m going to use this space today to speak directly to my ex-wife.  The rest of you (who I know enjoy learning more about my private side anyway), enjoy: Dear XXXXXXXX, How have […]

Catalyst (My Calling)

  Sura 1, the Holy Qu’ran: In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds! The compassionate, the merciful! King on the day of reckoning! Thee only do we worship, and to Thee do we cry for help. Guide Thou us on the straight path,2 The path […]

My Film on National Television

  Today was an eventful day to say the least.  Lady In My Life will be featured as part of the Lens On Talent series that airs on BETJ.  I’ll post more details as they come to me, but you can imagine my excitement (as well as those of close family and friends who I […]