LIFE BEGINS Online Screening

There was very little notice, but we had a fantastic online screening event presented by ITVS where we could watch LIFE BEGINS AT REWIREMENT and be connected in an interactive discusssion. It was a blast and we loved hearing from teachers who said their students were very much into the short (despite what some educational advisors thought). We've found that kids and teenagers are especially touched by the story, as they identify with their grandparents and parents going through similar situations.

Thanks to everyone who joined! What could be more appropriate for a film about connecting virtually with a loved one than to meet viewers online to talk about it? You view the archived log by going here and hitting the "Enter Anonymously" button.

The Robots are Coming!

This commercial for GE celebrates the optimism, fun and excitement behind technology. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris of Little Miss Sunshine fame, this spot gathers the most famous robots in real life and pop culture. K.I.T.T.! Asimo! Robby the robot and more!

Jill Andre in THE MASTER

Catch our very own Jill Andre (who starred as Life Begins at Rewirement's Jessica), in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest mesmerizing pic, The Master.

Aging Online Profiles LIFE BEGINS

Jamie Carracher of the senior tech blog Aging Online interviews director Trevin Matcek on LIFE BEGINS AT REWIREMENT. Click below to read the article:  

Don't Retire, Rewire: Does the Future of Eldercare Include Uploading Your Consciousness?

 

We highly recommend checking the rest of this blog out, which covers how seniors are embracing technology and the changing face of aging.

We're thrilled that Things We've Made is being promoted in Creative Capital's On Our Radar database as a "Project To Watch." 

Creative Capital is an amazing supportive organization of the arts crossing many disciplines. It's an honor to be included in the impressive array of traditional and non-traditional storytelling from filmmakers all over the country.

Describing LIFE BEGINS AT REWIREMENT as "entertaining, thought-provoking and disturbing pending some unanswered questions," blogger Joared at Along The Way has started a fascinating discussion about the film with her readers. As an active parent, grandparent, student and rehab professional working with adults part time, her perspective on life and aging is on many levels. 

In "Digitally Rewired Senior Life," check out her post and comments from the readers about what they thought of LIFE BEGINS.

Behind the Scenes story on LBAR

Read about the visual design of LIFE BEGINS and how we shot it using the ARRI ALEXA. Being able to use this camera elevated the production value in countless ways. Click below to read the article featuring interviews with DP Jaron Presant and writer/director Trevin Matcek:

Cinematic Sci-Fi in LIFE BEGINS AT REWIREMENT