CURRENT MISSION

Learning about people all over the world one film at a time

ABOUT ME

A nomad, I grew up and lived in many countries. Philadelphia is my base now where I teach cinema. I am currently directing several feature films, one which was shot in remote places in the Brazilian rainforest.

Interests

Art
Film
Music
Exotic Food
Hiking, diving, mountain biking,fishing
Camping
getting lost

• arts
• dining
• partying
• movies
• music
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Here are some directors I like: Almodovar Pedro, Anderson Paul, Aronofsky Darren, Baldwin Craig, Carver Richard, Clair René, Coen, Joel Dreyer Theodor Carl ,Elfman Richard, Fellini Federico, Forman Milos, Gilliam Terry, Herzog Werner, (my favorite overall director right now.."Land of silence and darkness"!), Jonze Spike, Kawajiri Yoshiak,i Kubrick Stanley, Kurosawa Akira ,Leth Jørgen, Maddin Guy ,Meirelles Fernando, Miyazaki Hayao ,Georges Melies ,Nitsch Hermann, Pontecorvo Gillo ,Russel David, Scorsese Martin ,Tarkovsky Andrei ,Oshî Mamoru, Quay Brothers ,Svankmajer Jan ,Wenders Wim ,Vertov Dziga ,Visconti Luchino ,Wiene Robert ,Toshiya Fujita ...etc

Some music I like:
F!, squarepusher, aphex twin, miles davis, afro cuban all stars, air, amhad jamal, andres sagovia, astor piazzolla, benny goodman, bjork, brahms, bud powell, buena vista, caetano velloso, cesaria evora, chick coria, cornilius, django, djavan, eddie palmieri, george lewis, gotan project, unami, mum, sigor ros, paco de lucia...etc etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got invited to a party at castle in Salzburg after an art exhibit near the Salzburg Cathedral. There I met a mistress of Che Guevara who helped smuggle weapons for him with her wealth.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Israel, Italy, United States

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