When the American Film Showcase (AFS) staff first brought up a potential Ukrainian filmmaker seminar well over a year ago, I was thrilled to plan and participate in crafting an in-depth seminar for a group of dedicated and brave filmmakers from across the Ukrainian experience, and of course I was honored to be a part of what I hope is …
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Doug and Lisa hit the road once more for the 33rd annual Woods Hole Film Festival on Cape Cod, a breathtaking spot in late July and August. Three films that Madpix collaborated on were showcased at the festival: FIRST WE BOMBED NEW MEXICO, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, and COUNTED OUT. As the Artist in Residence at WHFF, Doug was …
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Doug and Lisa hit the road in April heading to the Cleveland International Film Festival, Northeast Ohio Medical University, and New York City on Earth Day. The first stop, however, was the most awe-inspiring – the solar eclipse! The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland was the perfect location for them to not only get some amazing shots …
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From Doug Blush of Madpix Films: “We can finally tell the world about this amazing adventure we’ve been on for the last few years, via Variety – the epic 50 year history of Los Lobos is in full production on the road for 2025! Proudly rolling with the band with my co-director Piero F. Giunti, producers Robert Corsini, Patricia Harris DiLeva, …
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Madpix co-founder Doug Blush had the privilege of working with fine art photographer Jim Westphalen on his feature length documentary film, VANISH – DISAPPEARING ICONS OF A RURAL AMERICA. “Written, directed and produced by Jim Westphalen with Academy Award winning story consultant, Doug Blush, Vanish is a call to action; a film designed to make us sit up and notice …
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Madpix Films co-founder, Doug Blush, was Executive Producer on two films showing at the Palm Springs International Film Festival: BAD FAITH and FIRST WE BOMBED NEW MEXICO. FIRST WE BOMBED NEW MEXICO, directed by Lois Lipman, is the untold story of Trinity, the world’s first nuclear bomb detonated in New Mexico one month before the bombing of Hiroshima. It is …
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Madpix Films co-founder, Lisa Klein, recently wrote an essay for MindsiteNews about her mother, Jackie Klein, who was a journalist for more than 50 years in Southfield, Michigan. Jackie was “the voice of Southfield.” This story is a reflection on the ambiguities of love and loss. MindsiteNews is a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital journalism organization dedicated to reporting on mental health …
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It was an amazing night for the filmmakers of The Elephant Whisperers! Winner of the Best Documentary Short at the 95th annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023. Director Kartiki Gonsalves, Producer Guneet Monga, Executive Producer Doug Blush of Madpix Films and the entire team on The Elephant Whisperers had an incredible night.
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Madpix Films co-founder, Doug Blush, was Executive Producer on the widely acclaimed documentary short film, THE ELEPHANT WHISPERERS which has been nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 2023 Oscars. The film is available on Netflix. The Oscars airs on Sunday, March 12th. Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, the 41-minute documentary short film follows a family in the Mudumalai Tiger …
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Madpix co-founder, Doug Blush, was an Executive Producer of the film which is currently at the Laemmle Santa Monica for a limited run. Doug took part in a Q&A after the premier on October 7th with Director, Writer and Executive Producer Viviane Winthrop as well as other members of the film team. THE LAST OF THE WINTHROPS explores the powerful …
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