Film Intuition News: Jen Johans Joins One Perfect Shot as Contributing Editor

In addition to reviewing titles here at Film Intuition, I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining forces with talented filmmaker Geoff Todd as a contributing editor of One Perfect Shot.

Eager to celebrate the visual side of films along with the analytic, I've begun programming stills for One Perfect Shot's Facebook Community in anticipation for the launch of the social media group's official website.

With the new site scheduled to hit the web in a few weeks (around Film Intuition's ninth anniversary), you can expect more exciting posts and varying multimedia creations including collages and videos to debut here online.

As always, the best way to keep up with the newest updates from myself (Jen Johans) and Film Intuition is to subscribe to the site's Facebook or Twitter feeds.

Additionally, please consider checking out the phenomenally popular One Perfect Shot either at its original Twitter home and/or the Facebook Community where you can see my picks before they reach even Twitter.

 

The One Perfect Shot Story:

What started on Twitter as a way to not only honor cinema's past but hopefully inspire the next generation of filmmakers has quickly reached more than 80,000 likeminded film lovers around the globe.

With an Indiegogo funded official website on the way that will offer devotees the chance to celebrate and share their own favorite images, One Perfect Shot (OPS) has continued to expand its community of movie lovers on Facebook, Wordpress, and beyond. And along the way, OPS has garnered press coverage from others who've enjoyed the ride in online publications such as A.V. Club and Mashable.

Regularly deriving inspiration right along with its subscribers by putting the clever submissions of fellow sharp-eyed cineastes to use, One Perfect Shot has also begun building a team (including Film Intuition writer Jen Johans) in anticipation for its online expansion.

First brought to life by Geoff Todd, OPS is still operated by Portland based filmmaker.

While perfection can be hard to define, passionate film lovers know it when they see it and it's this unspoken recognition that unites one film fan to the next regardless of land or language. More than just appreciation in the eye of the beholder, shots are what unite films from one frame to the next — standing alone as well as together while also standing the test of time.

To OPS creator Geoff Todd, "a perfect shot conveys the very soul of the story it’s working with. Whether it’s harsh lighting and quirky angles, or the rich aesthetics of someone like [legendary cinematographer] Jack Cardiff, the perfect shot is a story in itself."

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Film Intuition Site News: Calling All Readers & Social Networkers

Dear Readers,

Do you have a Facebook profile? A MySpace page? A Blog or Blogroll? Do you Twitter? Are you LinkedIn? Use StumbledUpon, Technoarati, Digg, Reddit, Delicious, YahooBuzz, or any of the dozens of other social networking sites?

If so, it would be greatly appreciated if you could show your support for Film Intuition by linking to, voting for, sharing, or buzzing up the Home Page, Review Database, The Trailer and Photo Gallery, or any particular article or review that you like.

Every page is equipped with the “Share” tool (see below) that lets you choose your social networking platform to link to a review, trailer, video clip, article, etc.

As the site continues to grow--podcasting, merchandising, contests, interviews, and surveys will be offered. But to help keep the site’s traffic rank increase beyond the loyal readership and ensure it's still vital I’m turning to you guys to help as I embark on a grassroots marketing campaign.

After 2.5 years of online life, we’ve now officially become a registered LLC Arizona Corporation in the hopes of expanding and adding on more exciting opportunities like film screenings, bringing filmmakers out here directly, showing works to schools and nursing homes etc. So to this end, my 24/7 all-consuming gig needs the help and interest of friends, colleagues, and readers like you.

As of this e-mail, I’ve only joined a few and as I’m usually so busy working on the site itself I don’t have enough time to keep the marketing going by joining all of the interactive communities available nor am I tech-savvy enough to get the most out of it.

So if you’re a member of any groups, please consider helping to spread the word about the site or just a story you enjoy with a link or a mention of the site by name and web address.

Likewise, you could simply help the effort by making Film Intuition (or any of its sub-domains including the most popular destination-- the Review Database) your Home Page, encouraging others to do the same, shopping through our retailers for business or personal needs (including getting all of your advance summer movie tickets directly from Fandango to avoid lines and sell-outs), joining iGive to help support the site for free every time you search the web, or simply by telling a friend about FilmIntuition.Com.

Moreover, please remember there's an "e-mail this" post option available on every single article in the Review Database, Jen's P.O.V. Page, Trailer & Photo Gallery, and Video Screening Room.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much your support means to me but it means double that to the independent and global film and arts community, marketing firms, and those involved in the process as I’m able to now answer reader mail from around the globe (since the site is available in more than 3 dozen languages), check out obscure titles by new and upcoming filmmakers, interact regularly with those involved with the films themselves, and help champion works that get overlooked by the mainstream press.

Needless to say, this only matters and is possible because of your support, your readership, and your continued interest. Thanks again and please feel free to pass this along to friends, family, and/or interested movie lovers.

Sincerely,
Jen