The arts have long been a part of my life, growing up as a theatre kid and trombone player. You can find my arts and pop-culture stories here.
Official Trailer for “Not My Cup of Tea” – A Short Film for 48HFP
The 48 Hour Film Project was an incredible learning experience on how to put together a short film within constraints, and my talented friend Jonathan Arruda really delivered as our editor. We decided from the beginning he would edit the film and I would edit the trailer. But with my own responsibilities as producer, I…
An Award for “American Dream”
The film I color graded, “American Dream” by Rick Dumont, received an award at The Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival. Specifically, it received a Shawna Spirit Award in the Short Movies category. I couldn’t be happier — Congratulations to the talented cast and crew who contributed to this moving film that explores treating the unhoused…
Update: The Film I Color Graded is Heading to a Festival
“American Dream,” written and directed by Rick Dumont, is set to debut at The Shawn Shea Memorial Film Festival on July 17th. It joins a lineup of short films, features and documentaries being screened from July 16th to the 19th. To say I’m excited about this development would be an understatement. I’m proud to have…
“Not My Cup of Tea” – A Film for the 48 Hour Film Project
With the Boston 48 Hour Film Project now wrapped up, I’ve had the chance to reflect on the incredible journey it has been. For anyone passionate about film or looking to step into the industry, I highly recommend participating in the 48HFP or a similar competition. This challenge pushes you to think quickly on your…
Filming & Editing My First Fashion-Music Video
This past year has been a smorgasbord of new experiences, including working on a music video with an immensely talented, fun crew of videographers, producers, and actors. Renée Elizabeth Lavoie (Velvette the GhOst) is a content creator, short and feature indie film director, actress, and much more, and the one who conceptualized the project. In…
Overview of my Work at SVG.com
Hello! In advance of the new year, I wanted to spotlight my most recent stint of writing. Once again, I have returned to writing about my life-long love of video games. About 9 months ago, I took on a freelance writer position at SVG.com: a multi-platform news and feature outlet dedicated to all things gaming.…
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John Buday: Digital Storytelling 