MARCH 2005 - "THE AMATEUR" - 35MM film, Comedy
Aaron designed sets and dressed locations for this dramatic-comedy about three young men who decide to
make some fast money in the world of porn. Shot in Los Angeles,CA and Las Vegas, NV.
Directed by: Josh Adler; Executive Producer: Daniel Jonathan Weisinger;
the Director of Photography was Oden Roberts.
FEBRUARY 2005 - BILLY RAY CYRUS STARS in commercials for PICCADILLY
Famed country singer Billy Ray Cyrus appeared on a number of sets created by Aaron for a series of spots for
PICCADILLY RESTAURANTS. Directed by Brian Belefant, of Heil-Brice Retail Advertising; the producer was Jon Ross,
and the sets were created on stage at Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios.
JANUARY 2005 - 16MM T.V. PILOT: "IGBY'S DAY OFF"
Aaron designed sets for this TV pilot, featuring puppets and human actors.
Directed by Hector Barron of Simple Entertainment.
The D.P. was Oden Roberts.
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2004 - 35MM Feature Film: "JACK SATIN" starring Robert Guillaume
Aaron designed the independent feature film "JACK SATIN," The story is about a down-and-out Las Vegas Lounge singer
who is running from his debts, and breaks down in a small desert town. There he learns the lessons of music, and life, that
he'd been seeking all his life.
Directed by Chris Olness, produced by Chris Olness, Hamilton von Watts, Chip Bent
Staring Hamilton von Watts, Melissa Joan Hart, Alley Mills and Robert Guillaume. Click HERE for set photos.
AUGUST 2004 - Production Design for the film "Rolling Longaniza" Digital Video
- collaboration with award winning director ROMEO CANDIDO
Romeo Candido is a Canadian born Filipino filmmaker, composer, and musician. "Rolling Longaniza," a short drama/comedy,
was developed with the CBC's ZeDTV Mix Flicks Initiative, and is based on a true story about the son of a Filipino sausage maker
who takes over the family business. (set photos)
Production Company: The Digital Sweatshop, Toronto
Caroline Mangosing, producer
Billie Mintz, producer/production manager
JULY 2004 - Collaboration with award winning director SAMUEL KIEHOON LEE
Aaron designed the sets for "5 x 90: THE WAKE," an art film written and directed by Samuel Kiehoon Lee
and produced by Alyx Park. Shot on Hi Def, the film shows a multiplicity of conversations all occurring
at the same time. Lee's previous film, "HOW TO MAKE KIMCHI ACCORDING TO MY KUN UMMA,"
won numerous awards. Click HERE for set photos.
JUNE 2004 - BEST POP VIDEO AWARD
Nelly Furtado's - Powerless (Say What You Want) has won the MuchMusic Video Awards 2004: "BEST POP VIDEO"
The song also won SINGLE OF THE YEAR at the 2004 Juno Awards
Director: Bryan Barber; Producers: Tom Fanning and Amanda Field
Production Companies: FM Rocks / Circle Productions
An excerpt of the video can be seen on the new reel.
JUNE 2004 - New Agent in Los Angeles:
ORLANDO MANAGEMENT has signed Aaron for exclusive representation in the U.S.
Contact Kirk Orlando for DVD requests and schedule.
MAY 2004 - Agent in Canada
Aaron has just been signed for exclusive representation in Canada with the VERTIGO agency.
Please call Kathie Tutter for reels and availability.
APRIL 2004 - Independent film SHUI HEN wins another award
Independent film SHUI HEN won the BEST SHORT FILM at the Method Fest in Los Angeles.
MARCH 2004 - Independent film SHUI HEN wins another award
Independent film SHUI HEN won the GRAND PRIX award at the Brussels Independent Film Festival
FEBRUARY 2004 - New Article in Fujifilm Exposure magazine
Another article has recently been published in FUJIFILM EXPOSURE magazine
about the work done on SHUI HEN. Click HERE to read the new article.
JANUARY 2004 - Recently Completed Projects:
1) BELL (7 commercials) Large phone-cell-cable provider in Canada;
seven day shoot, their large budget annual campaign. Christina Hodnet, director. Producer was Linda Gillies.
2) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE (commercial) Shot on stage in Toronto.
Jordan Brady, Director. Area 51 Films, Los Angeles, & feverfilms, Toronto. Producer was Susan Bierns
3) CANESTEN commercial directed by Christina Hodnet. Producer was Linda Gillies.
4) TRAIN (music video) "WHEN I LOOK TO THE SKY," Director Thomas Kloss,
FM ROCKS, Los Angeles, Circle Production, Toronto. Producer was Joan Bell.
5) THE KEG campaign of three (3) commercials, directed by Adam Massey. Producer was Ashley Austin.
6) ORVILLE REDENBACHER spot directed by Adam Masey. Producer was Ashley Austin.
7) LUCKY BRAND JEANS -Two spots directed by Adam Masey. Producer was Tim Corrigan.
DECEMBER 2003 - Independent film SHUI HEN wins BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN AWARD:
-Winner: Best Production Design, Angelus Awards, 2003, Los Angeles
NOVEMBER 2003 - Collaboration with director BRYAN BARBER / FM ROCKS
Renowned music video director Bryan Barber (Outkast, Ludacris, Macy Gray, Missy Elliottt) hired Aaron to design sets
for the Nelly Furtado music video "POWERLESS." Sets and dressed locations were created in and around Toronto.
The video was produced by Tom Fanning and Amanda Field.
OCTOBER 2003 - Independent film SHUI HEN has won numerous awards at festivals in the U.S. and overseas:
-Winner: American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Best Cinematography (short)
-Winner: Best Cinematography, Palm Springs Film Fest.
-Winner: H.B.O.: Best Short Film
-Winner: Athens Film Festival, best short film
SHUI HEN has been invited to the following film festivals:
* Angelus Awards 2003 Winner
* Athens International Film Festival 2003 Winner
* Brussels Independent Film Festival 2003 Winner
* Savannah Film Festival 2003 Winner
* Method Fest 2004 Winner
* AFI Film Festival 2003
* Boston International Film Festival 2003
* Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2003
* Honolulu Cinema Paradise 2003
* Los Angeles International Short Film Festival 2003
* Ojai Film Festival 2003
* Miami International Film Festival 2004
* Newport Beach Film Festival 2004
* Palm Spring International Film Festival 2003
* Raindance Film Festival 2003
* Sarasota Film Festival 2004
* Toronto Latino Film and Video Festival 2003
* VC Film Festival 2004
SEPTEMBER 2003 - On Stage in London, England
Aaron was hired to design sets and direct the music video for EMI classical recording artist JULIA THORNTON.
The clip was produced by Paul Butterworth of BOY GOING SOLO, LTD, and the Director of Photography was Dean Cundey.
The video was ranked #1 on the British TV station CLASSIC FM for over one week.
AUGUST 2003 - Collaboration with renowned animation director SIMON BLAKE
A 7-day shoot for one 30-second commercial: Six sets built on stage, at 90% scale, photographed with motion-control cameras,
and shot frame-by-frame with stop motion photography. Very technical and very fun!
Director SIMON BLAKE of CHELSEA FILMS & YYZ Pictures. Working with Simon was lead animator STEVE HILLMAN.
Finished spot in on the new reel.
JUNE 2003 - New article in American Cinematographer Magazine:
SHUI HEN was recently reviewed in the June issue of the American Cinematographer Magazine.
Click the links below for the full article:
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