Meet James Piscitelli James Piscitelli has been making micro budget shorts and features for over thirty years. From super 8 film through the digital revolution, Jim has been making films with a dark comedic edge. Outside of film, Jim also works in insurance, and previously in law.Career Journey & Inspiration What was the defining […]
From First Frame to Film Festivals: The Journey That Shaped a Noir Filmmaker
Meet Walter Haussner Walter Haussner lives in Medford, Oregon, and is the director of the award-winning films Xpendable, Dulce et Decorum Est, The Partisan, and Eadie. CAREER JOURNEY AND INSPIRATION What was the defining moment that made you realize you wanted to pursue filmmaking (or your role in the industry)? Watching 2001: A Space […]
Meet BMA’s New Curator of Contemporary Art- Hallie Ringle
The Birmingham Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Hallie Ringle as its new Hugh Kaul Curator for Contemporary Art. After an extensive national search, the BMA welcomes Hallie from The Studio Museum in Harlem. She will begin her duties at the BMA on November 1. “We are thrilled to welcome Hallie […]
Graham C. Boettcher Named Director of Birmingham Museum of Art
“Over the course of the interview process and indeed over the last decade of his service to the Birmingham Museum of Art, Graham has proven himself. We look forward to the possibilities his leadership will provide in elevating the Birmingham Museum of Art to even greater heights, as he builds on Gail Andrews’ incredible […]
Art into Business
Laurin Humphries was an art student a UAB who wanted to share her talent with the world. She started with used printing equipment and old screens, and of course her talent, and created Humphries Screen Printing, LLC. According to the website, Laurin credits the personal relationships they develop with their customers as the one thing […]