It was featured both on the front page of MySpace, and I was also a featured filmmaker in the filmmaking section. Anyway, the coolest thing about being showcased in this way was hearing from a lot of great people.
One message that stood out was from a young duo, the Carberry brothers from Ohio.

Here's an TV piece from FOX where the producer of Slingblade mentions them:
I was very impressed with the work of these 17 year old kids. You can see their work here

Here's an TV piece from FOX where the producer of Slingblade mentions them:
I was very impressed with the work of these 17 year old kids. You can see their work here
Anyway, now they are 18, and out in LA.
Yesterday, I had the good fortune of hanging out with them, and checking out their work. I was blown away with what they are doing- incredibly sophisticated stuff for two 18 year olds. It made me happy to see these kids with tools to chase their dreams so early. They have a lightness I hope they never lose. But along with that they had depth, and don't just want to make cool, flashy technically impressive films- they also want to make work that comes from their heart. And when I spoke with them about serious filmmakers, like Gus Van Sant, they really seemed to get it. At their young age they have a handle on their craft, while still in possession of the humility necessary to progress in one's art. I look forward to seeing where they go, learning from them, and supporting them in their dreams.
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