Projects

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JOHN FROM CINCINNATI
Working closely with HBO, David Milch, JFC’s cast and the local residents of Imperial Beach, New Media’s experimental web projects set out to embrace the show’s themes, providing a platform to expand the universe and mythology of the series. Click here for reviews. Click here for links to websites.

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TEN FEET AWAY
An independent short film produced as a narrative directing sample starring Maurice Compte and Felix Pire. Written by Michael Jason Rosen. view movie (mpg > 18.3 MB)

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LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV
Marc kills the 200 plus crowd at his first standup performance at the legendary Improv in Hollywood, California. All material was written by Marc and was part of Judy Carter’s Comedy Workshop. view performance (mpg > 23.2 MB)

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BUSH BITES
While at Stun Creative, Marc created this short comedy series to premiere on wireless devices. Bush Bites is being distributed by Freemantle Entertainment’s mobile comedy venture, Atomic Wedgie. http://www.atomicwedgietv.com
view trailer (mpg > 6.8 MB)


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24: CONSPIRACY
24: Conspiracy was the first live-action drama created to premiere exclusively on mobile phones. A spin-off of the hit show 24, Conspiracy was nominated for an Emmy Award for best Interactive Programming and was a winner of the Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) Award in 2005.

Released in 24 one-minute increments, the events take place at a CTU in Washington D.C. CTU agent Martin Kail (Dylan Bruce) is called in to investigate when former lover and fellow CTU agent Susan Walker (Beverly Bryant) kills a DOD official.
view mobisode #1 (mpg > 4.0 MB) | read article
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OPEN HEARTED
This feature documentary follows the filmmaker through the most harrowing ordeal of his life: preparing for, undergoing and recovering from his third open-heart surgery at the ripe age of 27.

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WITHOUT A NET
A feature documentary that captures the creative process of NYPD Blue co-creator, David Milch during his last three weeks on the Emmy Award-winning series. This full access, behind the scenes film uncovers Milch’s unconventional working methods and how his process affects the cast and crew.

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PRESERVING THE LEGACY
A 28 part international environmental series funded by the National Science foundation that explores modern environmental issues. Currently airing on local and international PBS affiliates.
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A 13 part documentary series profiling breaking bands in New York and Los Angeles. This series featuring LINKIN PARK shows what it takes to turn dreams into reality in the music business.

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STUDIO VISIT
A 20 part documentary series that dives deep into the New York City art scene. Artists, gallery owners, and curators share their creative process and uncover the dynamic pulse of today’s art world.

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PRESSURE DROP
This narrative short film tells the story of Morris Potashner, a small elderly grandpa who refuses to have the operation for his glaucoma-induced eye pressure and opts for marijuana treatment instead.

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THE WRITER’S SPIRIT: An Approach to Storytelling
In this five volume lecture series recorded at the Writer’s Guild Theatre, David Milch uncovers the consciousness behind the act of storytelling.

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ERECTING A NATION: The Senior Sexual Revolution
This unique documentary will reveal that today’s sexual revolution is not taking place among hormone pulsing teenagers in rave clubs, but rather by frisky seniors behind the gates of retirement communities and condominiums

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INSTANT FILMS
Over the last six months Ostrick Production has produced three short films as part of an amazing 48-hour film festival called INSTANT FILMS. The three films, LOVELY FLOWERS, HUSBAND JOHNNY/WIFE IRENE and COSMIC TONGUE are currently streaming online at www.instantfilms.com. Lovely Flowers, co-directed and produced with Bernard Chang, took home the best director award. Look for more instant films in the near future.