ArmadilloCon was at a different hotel this year, and I don’t know but maybe because of that, it felt like a new convention. The new hotel was an old hotel – long ago the con used to be here – but it was so long ago it felt like a different space. I liked it. The hotel itself was a little schlubby, but it was close to home (yay for me and other north-central Austinites) Read more…
What are the editing techniques that apply to both filmmaking and writing? While it may seem as if they are two completely different jobs, editing film and editing prose come down to the same goal: storytelling. Here’s how film editing techniques can improve prose, from the first draft to the final polish. What is film editing? Film editing is the process by which all footage, whether shot digitally or on film, is pieced together into Read more…
I’m happy to announce that three of my short films are now available to watch on YouTube, if you’ve wondered where you can find a Patrice Sarath movie. These include Shakespeare in the Diner: Macbeth, Do Over, and my first student film, Changeling. It’s been a journey, and I’m so happy to be able to share these projects. I know some people have been waiting a long time, and I’m sorry for the delay, but Read more…