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Click the image to the left to view AJ's NEW 2009 Director of Photography Reel. This new High Quality Quicktime reel includes never before seen footage from Miss Ohio (feature film A.J. shot in Chicago during fall of 2008) and A.J.'s latest dramatic directing effort Swan Song, starring Noah Applebaum. If you have questions or inquiries, please contact A.J. at ajrepstein (at) gmail.com
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WHAT'S NEW...
A.J. lensed a PSA that is currently airing on California Spanish TV stations. It features actor Tony Plana, Actress Ruth Livier, and California Attorney General Jerry Brown. PSA was directed, edited by Luis Robledo. Luis also did the visual effects for the spot. The cameras were provided by Panasonic of America, a company which A.J. has developed a close relationship with. He used their cameras for films such as Miss Ohio, Lost Skeleton Returns Again, Eastern College, Operation Repo: The Movie, and Swan Song. For this commercial the HPX3000 was the camera of choice with a Canon XS HD Zoom lens. Click the youtube embed on the right to check it out.
**NEW** Watch BAINES in high quality HD by clicking the image above!
A.J. Rickert-Epstein teamed up with well-respected actor/director Jim Beaver (DEADWOOD, SUPERNATURAL, etc...) to complete his short film "Night Riders". The film is based on a play that he wrote in 2006 and stars the same cast that performed the original on stage. "Night Riders" takes place in the 50's in Texas back country. Two brothers are returning home late at night after the death of their father. It's a very well crafted piece about how grief is dealt with by certain folks A.J. found the experience incredibly rewarding and looks forward to future projects with Jim Beaver. Click on the photo of Jim to the right to hear his thoughts on working with A.J. on "Night Riders"
CLICK THE IMAGE to hear Jim Beaver's thoughts on working with AJ on his short film "Night Riders"
Miss Ohio Wins GRAND JURY PRIZE at DANCES WITH FILMS in HOLLYWOOD!
A.J. worked as Director of Photography on MISS OHIO (A film by Gregory Fitzsimmons). It won the Grand Jury Audience Award for Best Picture at the Dances With Films Festival in Hollywood California, 2009. In addition to this achievement, the film was given a glowing review in Variety Magazine. This marks the second film that Variety Magazine reviewed (both positively) in the last 12 months which A.J. was the Director of Photography. Please click the image above to read the Variety Review of Miss Ohio!
A.J. recently completed principle photography on the second season of the hit latin web series YLSE Starring Ruth Livier. This season A.J. again worked with director Joe Camareno to achieve a superb look for the show. A.J. was also fortunate enough to work with directors Elizabeth Peña and Marleen Forte. This season will be packed with many more laughs, intense moments, and steamy on screen romances. Check the link above to visit the Ylse.net website where Ylse Season 2.0 episodes will soon be released.
CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE TO PLAY THE UNOFFICIAL YLSE SEASON 2.0 TRAILER (EDITED BY STEPHEN MURRAY)
Click to read Variety's glowing review of The Lost Skeleton Returns Again, directed by Larry Blamire, lensed by A.J. Rickert-Epstein
A.J. Recently collaborated again with director Daniel F. Scherl to complete a cooking show pilot for Michelle Karam. A.J. lensed the project on Panasonic's new HMC-150 1080p camera. Join Michelle as she shares stories of life, family, friends.. and food... from all over the world!
CLICK IMAGE OF HOSTESS MICHELLE KARAM TO VISIT THE "FOOD FROM THE HEART" WEBSITE AND CHECK OUT THE PILOT EPISODE
A.J. recently lensed Daniel F. Scherl's latest short film project on Panasonic's new HPX-3700 1080p P2HD Camera for Group 8 Productions. Click to visit the How To Be a Director website where you can now view the completed film and check out exclusive behind the scenes photos of the production!
A.J. and his talented camera team were featured in an amazing two-page spread in February's edition of the nationally distributed DV Magazine! Click the cover page to the right to view the article (Pages 14-15). The article covers the two feature films A.J. lensed for cult comedy director Larry Blamire. Both films The Lost Skeleton Returns Again (sequel to Sony Pictures' The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra) and Dark and Stormy Night premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival 2008 and the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2009 respectively. The Lost Skeleton Returns Again was given a glowing review in Variety when it premiered in Mill Valley.
A.J. was featured alongside director Larry Blamire in Feb. 2009's DV Magazine! Click the photo to view the extended version of the article on DV.com!
The Lost Skeleton Returns Again and Dark and Stormy Night, two features directed by Larry Blamire and lensed by A.J. Rickert-Epstein. Click image to visit the Bantam Street Website!
A.J. Rickert-Epstein was recently Director of Photography on Larry Blamire's 1930's dry comedy, Dark and Stormy Night. A.J. was also Director of Photography on Larry's most recent film, The Lost Skeleton Returns Again, sequel to the Sony Pictures cult classic The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. Most of the cast remains the same for this one, although they all play different characters having nothing to do with the previous film.
Fingerman: Dr. London and the Triangle Force is an official selection of 2008's Dances With Films competition. The film will be screening at the Sunset Laemlee 5 Art House Theater on Saturday July 26th, 2008 at 7:15pm (a prime time slot!). Also, EASTERN COLLEGE another film A.J. recently worked on as DP and Editor in collaboration with co-writer of Fingerman James Francis Flynn will be playing at the festival on Monday July 28th at 7:15pm. Tickets are $10 ONLINE (Click the picture of the Laurels to the right for Tickets) or 12$ at the door. Please come out and support these fantastic independent films. It will be lots of fun!
FINGERMAN and EASTERN COLLEGE SELECTED! (Click to buy tickets to the screenings!)
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Fox News recently put together a 2min 30sec story focusing on A.J. and some of his life achievements. Feel free to check the segement out in the newly updated Press Section.
