This blog’s purpose is to share my journey and personal views, hoping to inspire others to tell their own stories. I’ve broken it down into a few topics to explore:
- Adventure in Motion – My journey into making films.
- Musings on Motion – Analysis of the art of motion in popular media.
- The Craft of Character – A look at how to build some character.
- Moving Picture Wonders – Little things in cinema history.
- In My Opinion – Miscellaneous writings about all kinds of things.
A little about me…
I grew-up in Slovenia surrounded by serene forests in a family of artists and storytellers. My grandmother, an author and painter, would teach me folktales and old folk songs. My mother was an illustrator, poet and magazine editor. Stories both ancient and modern shaped my childhood.
A book was always in my hand and each weekend brought the treat of a blockbuster on VHS. I was instantly captivated by Die Hard 3’s behind-the-scenes featurette. The stunts pulled me in, and that’s when I knew I wanted to make films.
I didn’t have a camera at the time so I adapted and learned animation. Eventually, at thirteen with the latest computer and Wacom tablet in hand, I dove into learning motion graphics and visual effects. I’d re-edit public domain footage and merge it with animation to tell my own stories.
At fifteen, with my first digital camera, I was working as a videographer capturing cultural events for the city of Kranj, Slovenia and making my own short films. Eventually we moved to the United States in hopes of a better future in sunny California. There I found martial arts and intertwined it with visual storytelling in my twenties. Range, timing, rhythm, and movement were key elements that unified the two distinct careers of post-production and martial arts. I became a martial arts instructor and also worked on post-production for several series and films.
Now in my late thirties, I’ve returned home to this beautiful country of Slovenia where I use my diverse experiences to tell stories through the art of motion.