Simplicity Pictures

09/24/2023

We interviewed writers, actors, and stunt performers about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. They shared why the strike matters to union workers, who are averag...

07/18/2023

Mark Ruffalo is urging actors to look at smaller, independent films, as well as new systems, as the SAG-AFTRA strike commences

06/17/2022

  Currently in its eleventh year, the 2022 edition of the Marina Del Rey Film Festival is fully underway with tickets to any and all available screenings still accessible via the official website, including the latest compelling short film drama, Mask, from writer/director and star Peter Jang with ...

06/06/2022

78 years ago today, my grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy on D Day where a mine blew up in his face, temporarily blinding him. Luckily, he recovered and later fathered my mother, who proudly served in the Airforce during the Vietnam era. Though I have not served, I have always had a deep respect and awe for those who have, and am profoundly saddened by the lack of care many servicemembers receive when they get home.

Four times as many veterans have died by su***de than in combat. For years, veterans who called crisis lines were kept on hold, and many even took their own lives in VA parking lots. This is what inspired our new short film Mask. The warriors we embrace abroad need support and love when they come home.

(https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/06/21/four-times-as-many-troops-and-vets-have-died-by-su***de-as-in-combat-study-finds/)

I am proud to announce our newest short film Mask will be premiering at the Marina del Rey Film Festival on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at 9:30p, Block U. Please follow this link for tickets.

https://marinadelreyfilmfestival.ticketspice.com/2022-marina-del-rey-film-festival

Huge thank you to my amazing cast and crew Gabrielle LaJudice , Tim Neff, Juan Mosqueda, Wesley Clouden, Mark Lecky and Walter Ledesma for believing in and supporting this labor of love. Also a special thanks to RED Digital Cinema for donating the beautiful 8K Helium camera used and Travis Wong from Joining All Movement for providing a key location: the parking lot.

05/20/2022

05/14/2022

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