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Pench Tiger Reserve February 2012

Kahna Tiger Reserve research/scouting trip from Feb 2012, edited and published in 2013:

Ranthanbhore Tiger Reserve Jan 2012 research trip finally edited and ready to publish in 2013:

short film WHO'S GOOD LOOKING? now published online

I have always been asked to publish my short film WHO'S GOOD LOOKING? in its full 7 minutes online rather than have just the clip online. So here it is:

Tough edit for me in showing off BEND AND PEEL's first show cut to their song "Just Me":

The new rap fusion collective BEND AND PEEL performed their first show impromptu at Main on Main, Santa Monica on April 26th, 2013. I was commissioned, at the last minute, to shoot the show and the cut it to the CD version of their song "Just Me". 

Cutting a single venue live performance with vocalists to a non-live sound track is challenging because of the general lack of lip sync. It works for better for electronic music acts because there is no vocal performance but with live acts with vocals it is problematic. Even when you do create a lip sync it seems a bit off because the viewer expectation is live sound, not a music video CD track sound.

We did not have have properly recorded live audio, with the exception of bits here and there like the opening of this video. So I had to show less of the vocalists than I wanted to, and had to employ layered editorial techniques, show shots of the space, and show shots of people vibing to the music to make it all flow seamlessly while still exposing the very cool track which is is "Just Me":

Wall Street Journal film Profiling Spansion

For my latest job I was commissioned to direct a Wall Street Journal film profiling leading flash memory provider maker Spansion.

The standard format for this video is to interview the key executives in Silicon Valley and intercut with B Roll of their offices while delivering a corporate message. This format runs the risk of only an esoteric appeal so I proposed a compelling "actress sequence" to bookend the film to the client and they liked it. In essence I hired an actress to work with the end applications of flash memory before getting into the internal corporate and technical details.

If you would like to check it out, it is 6 minutes, and it is here:

My Top 10 films of 2012

My Top 10 films of 2012:

1. DJANGO UNCHAINED -- Quentin Tarantino
2. END OF WATCH -- David Ayer
3. FLIGHT - Robert Zemeckis
4. THE MASTER -- Paul Thomas Anderson
5. ROCK OF AGES -- Adam Shankman
6. THE SESSIONS -- Ben Lewin
7. LINCOLN -- Steven Spielberg
8. ARGO -- Ben Affleck
9. LES MISERABLES -- Tom Hooper
10. ZERO DARK THIRTY -- Kathryn Bigelow

Interview in Ads Magazine:

http://theadsmag.com/the-big-interview-independent-film-maker-director-warren-pereira/

Hpnotiq LLDO

Hpnotiq commissioned me to make a film documenting a day in LA for the winners of their Live Louder Dance Off competition. The winning girls were flown into LAX and then had dance lessons with Maksim Chmerkovskiy from Dancing With The Stars followed by makeovers at Eden Salon off Sunset Blvd; after this Hpnotiq flew them to Vegas to stay in the Hpnotiq suite with spending money etc.

Here is the Los Angeles video I directed, shot and cut:

It was a quick one day shoot with limited time at each location and no second takes so I went hand held for most of it with 5D MK III and L Series Zooms. The only time I was on sticks was for the mini-interviews with the girls after their makeovers.  MK III image comes out a little soft so I played with contrast and sharpening in post. Overall it was a fun shoot and the winning girls and Hpnotiq people were great to work with.

More more information on Hpnotiq: https://www.hpnotiq.com/

To see all 5 of the edits I made for Hpnotiq go to their You Tube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/hpnotiq

RagatoRock Interview

http://ragatorock.com/en/component/content/article/22-launch-pad-debutant/866-i-believe-that-is-why-i-am.html

Dillon Francis + Feed Me concert music video

Hello Everyone:

Wanted to share my latest project:

My role was Director, DP, Editor and Colorist. Aaron Levy from Todd-AO delivered another fine audio mix.

For maximum pleasure: HD and Headphones!

Thank you for watching!

Steve Aoki, Datsik, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike Concert Music Video

In March 2012 I shot my first electronic concert music video for OneEleven Productions in Eugene, OR at the historic McDonald Theater and The Rok Nighclub. The headliner was Steve Aoki on his Deadmeat Tour along with Datsik, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. The extreme light and color changes made exposure and white balance uncontrollable. But I enjoyed being on stage and going hand held 5D MKII allowed me to cut through crowd shots relatively easy. In post I played with mixing black and white with color and a few video filters amongst other cool cutting techniques and master re-recording mixer Aaron Levy delivered as usual with a superb audio mix. For maximum pleasure, please watch in HD and wear headphones:

Talk Radio Interview with Tim Jacquet

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/applecapitalgroup/2012/07/09/independent-film-maker-and-director-warren-pereira

The Yahoo Interview

http://voices.yahoo.com/warren-pereiras-upcoming-projects-after-winning-at-11503430.html

Interview with Banana Fusion

http://www.bananadesigns.ca/warren-pereira/

Cultural Weekly Interview

Enjoyed talking with Adam Leipzeg.

Here is the interview:

http://www.culturalweekly.com/warren-pereira-filmmaking-isnt-like-sports.html

Eliza Interviews me about DDB's THE HINGLISH PROJECT

http://elizagalesinterviews.com/2012/06/26/an-interview-with-filmmaker-warren-pereira/

The Hinglish Project wins the Gold Lion at Cannes Lions

“The Hinglish Project” by ad agency DDB Mudra Group, has won the Gold Lion prize at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 

I was commissioned to make the agency film for the project to present and explain the new "Hinglish" font. 

“The Hinglish Project” is ambitious and novel as it introduces a unique typeface combining English and Hindi that makes Hindi more familiar to tourists visiting India. 

I am happy with final result of the film and played multiple roles -- Director, Cinematographer and Editor -- making it challenging, but also giving me a lot of creative control, and I like that control!

Stills from DDB Mudra Agency Directing Job "The Hinglish Project"

Waiting for Tiger Alarm Calls - Ranthambhore Safari

Ranthambhore Tigress on the kill !

First time seeing a Tigress (# 17 Ranthambore) engage in a full on chase from stalking, chasing, to killing a young cheetal deer. Once she went on the attack it all happened in less than 10 secs, and behind foliage, so my video footage is not the greatest, still the experience was very intense;  it all happened from 10 to 30 feet  from my jeep as she exploded into the deer.

It was also interesting to see how she used the jeep to her advantage because it threw off the deer. This tigress was on a failed hunt yesterday which I also witnessed, and she has just given birth to 3 cubs a month ago,  so I am glad she made her kill today.

Back in Ranthambhore, Rajasthan - Tiger Research for my upcoming doc

Two December Days in BC with Leslie

A little video I made during my two day trip to BC with my girlfriend:

Pani Puri and Rickshaws in Pune, India

I was a in Pune, India on Jan 19th, 2012 and saw a lot of Pani Puri stands and Rickshaws and decided to make a short film about it:

A day in the Unicare Factory

Unicare wanted to show the a day in their factory here is the video I made for them:

Helmet Manufacture Video I made for Joseph Leslie and Company, LLP

Helmet Manufacture Video. Client: Joseph Leslie and Company LLP

Edit of my March 2011 research trip to Kanha Tiger Reserve:

My Top 10 Films of 2011

1. DRIVE -- Nicolas Winding Refn
2. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS -- Woody Allen
3. THE DESCENDANTS -- Alexander Payne
4. THIS MUST BE THE PLACE -- Paulo Sorrentino
5. JOANNA - Feliks Falk
6. THE ARTIST -- Michel Hazanavicius
7. THE TREE OF LIFE -- Terrence Malick
8. KILLER JOE -- William Friedkin
9. MELANCHOLIA -- Lars von Trier
10. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES -- Rupert Wyatt

I remember all the buzz and confusion at Festival De Cannes  last year when I was there for SALT AND SILICONE.  At the time it seemed odd to have Gosling be in what appeared to be a race car film at first. I could not get into the fesitval screening because the lines piled up hours in advance but when I finally got to LA and watched it at the Arclight I was riveted by DRIVE, my top film of 2011!

Academy Qualifier SALT AND SILICONE gets mention as prominent Oscar contender but does not make the final 10 list

http://www.thewrap.com/awards/column-post/terry-george-makes-oscar-short-film-shortlist-33602

THE EXAMINER praises SALT AND SILICONE and THE SHORT FILMS OF WARREN PEREIRA DVD

http://www.examiner.com/film-institute-in-los-angeles/salt-and-silicone-continues-to-receive-warm-reception-at-film-festivals-review

ALL THAT'S FAB Comments on SALT AND SILICONE

http://www.allthatsfab.com/entertainment/movies/new-film-salt-and-silicone-examines-breast-augmentation

The EXAMINER reports on SALT AND SILICONE's Oscar Run:

http://www.examiner.com/arts-in-los-angeles/salt-and-silicone-trying-out-for-the-oscars-2012

My Short Film Article in MOVIE MAKER Magazine in Print and Online

http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/five_reasons_why_short_films_are_still_essential_20111101/

SALT AND SILICONE October 19 LA Screening & Reception (only 50 seats available)

Dear Friends,

After a successful year of festivals and awards SALT AND SILICONE has qualified for the 2012 Academy Awards and we are having a screening and reception in Los Angeles to celebrate.

Here are the details:

Screening and Reception for short film Academy Qualifier SALT AND SILICONE, 7:30pm, October 19th, 2011 at Aidikoff screening room (150 S Rodeo Dr # 140, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2411, 310-274-0866).

The Aidikoff screening room is limited to 57 seats and 7 have already been reserved so please RSVP on the Face Book Event Page or email me at warrenpereira@hotmail.com

There is a parking structure attached to the screening room. SALT AND SILICONE will screen off a 35MM print. Complimentary Dessert and Wine.

For more information on SALT AND SILICONE please download the Press Kit at www.wfilms.biz.

Hope to see you at the screening!

Thank you,

Warren Pereira

Interview with CELEBRITY DIALOG, click on Link to Read:

http://www.celebritydialogue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=400:warren-pereira-talented-director-writer-a-actor&catid=43:any&Itemid=117

The Short Films of Warren Pereira DVD now available on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Short-Films-Warren-Pereira/dp/B0055AW9C2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1310724440&sr=1-1

SHORT FILMS OF WARREN PEREIRA DVD Featured in SOCIAL HOLLYWOOD MAGAZINE

http://socialhollywoodmagazine.com/2011/07/05/press-release-short-films-of-warren-pereira/

Images from Festival De Cannes 2011

Cannes Film Festival Audience Reaction to SALT AND SILICONE screening:

SALT AND SILICONE in Cannes Market News publication

Invitation Tickets for SALT AND SILICONE screening at Lerins 1 Cannes Film Festival 2011

GURGAON LIFE Reviews SALT AND SILICONE favorably:

http://www.gurgaonlife.com/entertainment/director-warren-pereira-busts-out-at-cannes-with-a-grand-short-film-salt-and-silicone.html

SALT AND SILICONE is going to the Cannes Film Festival

SALT AND SILICONE is an official selection at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Court Metrage section


I am looking forward to attending this prestigious festival and the amazing film line up at Cannes which includes Woody Allen's MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, Terrence Malick's THE TREE OF LIFE and Gus Van Sant's RESTLESS !

The Cannes Film Festival is from May 11-22, 2011.  The festival president is Robert De Niro. The Short Film jury will be presided over by Michele Gondry.

Many thanks to the strong cast and crew of SALT AND SILICONE.

SALT AND SILICONE Official Selection at Myrtle Beach Film Festival

SALT AND SILICONE is an Official Selection at the Myrtle Beach Film Festival and screens this Friday @ 7:30pm. http://www.myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com/