Peter John Ross

I am a big fan of Star Wars, but I have never ever liked RETURN OF THE JEDI. Having just watched the Blu Ray, I’m gonna spout off a little about this. As I have said numerous times, I’m a much bigger fan of the MAKING OF these movies than Read more…

I am a fan of Star Wars. The original 1977 version was the first film I ever saw on the big screen in my life when I was 5 years old. It opened my imagination because everything this fantastical existed only as animation, so this movie just widened the limitation Read more…

Putting the final touches on my next article for a print issue of VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE tonight, shortly after finalizing the next two Sonnyboo short films that will premiere next month at the COLONY FILM FESTIVAL. Your narrator feels substantially more “up” of late, although not at the lofty heights of Read more…

Not only has your faithful narrator been busy, even more has happened in spite of his self. Several announcements to be made here. First and foremost, The Ohio Channel begins airing FRAMELINES on Monday, and 6 times a week no less. The Ohio Channel reaches every PBS station in the Read more…

Oh the troubled times we live in. Your faithful narrator remains busy, as ever. Teaching and editing take a lot of my time. I’m doing a lot more and achieving less. I needs a break my precious. I am burned out, depressed, tired, and lacking in any kind of creative energy. Read more…

Okay, time for a lesson on business side of “film business”. As many of my faithful readers know, I was a broker in the 1990’s which helped because I had to know and understand investment laws of what is and is not legal. I recently saw something so glaringly illegal Read more…

The internet causes a strange psychology, but I guess age has certain benefits, at least in terms of perspective. Being a filmmaker and understanding the underlying psychological affects and intent, especially of words, means not being bothered by insults. Hurling epitaphs has little to no affect on me. Someone saying “You Read more…

It is official; we did NOT win the Openfilm.com contest. I am not shocked, but I am a little disappointed. Who wouldn’t be? I did however have over six months to get used to the idea of NOT winning, so it all worked out. Now they did announce the winner and Read more…

PROGRESS! As I may have mentioned, after Alex I increased our intern numbers to 3. My biggest trouble is coming up with enough work for everyone, at least work that is within their skillset and in the time I have along with my own duties. I thought handing them the Read more…

This week I started teaching film and video at a school, as a new part time job. These first few days were more acclimating myself to their style and methods. I like teaching. I believe firmly in my methods but it is not for everyone. I try to impart that Read more…