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John DesRoches

Location // New York NY, USA

Profile Views // 1309

Last Login // 03/19/10

//John's Website(s)

http://www.johndesroches.com
http://www.filmracing.com/Films/2006/nyc/Pills.htm
http://www.fliggeebox.com/Contest.aspx
http://www.synaesthetic-theatre.com/
http://www.sixcharacters.com/

//About John

Born in Boston. Father of two lovely daughters. Moved to New York City 1993 and have been a collaborator on many films and theater productions. Ready to start making my own movies.

//Job History

"PILLS" - Short Film - Writer, Director, Producer
Awards: 1st Place Overall, Best Direction
Film Racing, 12 Hour Film Contest 2006

"Cafe Conversations" - Web Series - Editor 2006
1st Place Winner - Launch your own Network Series contest - FligeeBox.com

Ayala Herbal Water Ad campaign - Director, Editor 2005
http://johndesroches.com/johndesroches.com/DIRECTING.html

National Resource Defense Counsel PSAs - Editor 2005
http://johndesroches.com/johndesroches.com/EDITING.html

Synaesthetic Theatre - Company Member, Video Designer, Video Director
8 fully produced Multimedia theater shows, 1997 - 2006

Six Characters - Silent Comdey Troupe - Video Director, Editor
4 Fully Produced Shows with video accompaniment, 1999 - 2005

//Education Background

New York University 1997, BS Studio Art

//John's Photos
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//Favorite Movies

Gandhi, Downfall, The Fountain, La Strada, Wonder Boys, Magnolia, Gosford Park, Miller's Crossing, Vera Drake, Raising Arizona, Chariots of Fire, There Will Be Blood, Sullivan's Travels, The Philadelphia Story, Cry Freedom, Shaun of The Dead, The Imposters, Big Night

//John's Favorite Things About Filmmaking

Collaboration

//John's Camera of Choice

Cannon Super 8mm

//John's Editing Software of Choice

Final Cut Pro

//John Became a Filmmaker Because

Like many in my generation Star Wars opened my mind to what was possible in film. Ever since then I have always believed that the medium of film had no limits beyond what we could imagine. I took a few classes at NYU and learned some fundamentals but the language of film was always something I always felt I knew and could speak fluently. Its the language of film that excites me and keeps me hooked on filmmaking.

//General Interests

Photography, Running, Soccer, Hiking, Camping, Travel, History

I AM...

A Doorpost Member Since : November 2008

A FILMMAKER

Since 1993

A WRITER

Since 2003

//John's Films

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Portraits
TOPIC // Hope
TOTAL VIEWS // 8374
ROLE(S) // Director Editor Editor

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Timing
TOPIC // forgiveness
TOTAL VIEWS // 3203
ROLE(S) // directors Writer Editor producers

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HumiliKey
TOPIC // humility
TOTAL VIEWS // 1580
ROLE(S) // Editor and Director of Photography, Editor, Director of Photography

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The Summons
TOPIC // joy
TOTAL VIEWS // 3881
ROLE(S) // Associate Producer

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//Door Posts

SandyM // Hey John,

Missed you this year? I thought you would honor us with another one of your great films! Tom and I decided at the very last minute to submit something - but I guess it was good enough to get us into the next round! Hope you are doing great on all your projects.

2010-03-16 at 9:19 pm UTC

John DesRoches at 1:33pm UTC March 18, 2010

Congrats on your film this year! We are expecting our third child in April so we have had to focus all our attention there. Best of luck!

SandyM at 3:19am UTC March 19, 2010

Well congratulations on the new baby to come that does take alot of attention!

parabolos // so fun to meet your team this weekend... look forward to another strong piece from you guys... Godspeed

2009-06-03 at 2:00 am UTC

SandyM // I loved your film "Timing" such a perfect piece! It is no wonder you are in the top ten. Congrats!

2009-05-17 at 7:23 pm UTC

comradeofmine // Thanks John, I'm so glad you liked the film!
I really enjoyed "Timing", it's very cool that you're involved with a number of projects, and I wish you the absolute best of luck!!

2009-05-11 at 3:07 am UTC

Nicholas Economides // While viewing my film, Olenka mentioned we might have similar sensibilities, so she sparked my curiosity. I checked out some of the links you posted, and you certainly have done some visually unique and interesting projects. Does your passion lie in cinematography or directing? It seems like you have an eye for both.

2009-04-15 at 8:25 pm UTC