Writer, director and musician Javier C. Rivera recently completed work on the DVD companion to his children’s book, Sometimes I’m Sad. The former Kenoshan was also thrilled to receive word that the film has been accepted into the 2008 Kids First! Film Festival (www.kidsfirst.org). Javier was gracious enough to grant me another interview for Expose Kenosha; instead of presenting a conventional written piece, my questions were answered by Javier and interwoven into a trailer for the book’s DVD/film. To read more about Javier, illustrator Hui Min Liu and how the book and DVD companion came to be, visit the book’s website at www.sometimesweb.com.
I thought it would be really cool to have Michael LaMacchia interviewed for Expose Kenosha while he was in town performing. So Francisco asked ME to write it since Michael is my cousin. My first attempt so here it goes…………..
Maria — Thank you Michael and Lynn for taking time from your busy schedule while you are in Kenosha to meet with me.
Michael — Thank you.
Maria — SO great having you back home in Kenosha Michael. How does it feel playing in your home town?
Michael — It feels great. I was maybe nervous the very first time, about 4 years ago, but I’m feeling really confident about the band and how we’re playing.
In this experimental narrative, a man’s grief over his wife’s recent death is expressed through editing, camera movements, sound and music. Presented at Wisconsin’s Own Film Festival (2001).
Javier C. Rivera spent most of his childhood and young adult years in Kenosha before moving to Austin, Texas a few years ago. Art has always been an important part of his life, and Javier is an author and a musician (see www.sometimesweb.com and www.tinoghost.com for more information about his book and music). However, film has always been Javier’s passion, and he has been editing and directing films since 1996. He and his company, Gasoline Productions, produce films, television series, promotional and training videos, demo reels, and promotional graphics for artists, filmmakers, musicians, companies, and actors. More information about his company can be found at www.GasolineProductions.com.
CAST
* David F. Rivera O., Mr. Garcia
* Yelba Nibya Rivera, Mrs. Garcia
CREW
* Producers, Javier C. Rivera, David R. Rivera O., and Yelba Nibya Rivera
* Portrait, Gilbert Vasquez
* Cinematographer / Lighting, Craig M. Krason Jr.
* Writer / Music / Editor / Director, Javier C. Rivera
Former Kenoshan Javier C. Rivera has completed a demo version of his film, Sometimes I’m Sad. This version was edited using sketches by Hui Min Liu, early voice recordings by Ashley Ramirez, and music by Tino Ghost. Although these elements are not final drafts, this version represents what the final film may look like when complete. To learn more about Javier’s children’s book and short film based on it, visit www.SometimesWeb.com.
