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Arthur Vincie
Writer, director, and line producer. Writer/director of "Found In Time" (sci-fi feature) - winner of 6 festival awards, official selection at 24, and available now on Amazon. Line producer/UPM of 13 features and numerous other projects. Currently developing "Bitter Child" (supernatural thriller feature) and "The Spectral City" (horror/war tv series).
Subjects: Film and Video
Biography
Arthur has over 10 years of film and television production experience as a line producer, producer, and director. He recently wrote and directed the sci-fi feature "Found In Time," which was just picked up for distribution by Green Apple Entertainment. It won the Best Feature award at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, the Best Sci-Fi Feature awards at Shriekfest, ShockerFest, Phoenix Comic-Con and Intendence, and was an official selection at 24 festivals, including the Boston Sci-Fi, Nevermore, International Horror & Sci-Fi, Imagine Fantastic (Netherlands), Louisville International, and GenCon.Focal Press just published his non-fiction book on preproduction, "Preparing For Takeoff: Preproduction for the Independent Filmmaker." He's written filmmaking articles for several online and print publications, including "MovieMaker," "Indie Slate," ProVideo Coalition, and Mixform.
He's currently developing an indie supernatural thriller, "Bitter Child," and a supernatural/war tv series, "The Spectral City."
"Caleb's Door," his first feature, is available on DVD and VOD. Arthur's shorts "The Prayer Tree," "Matter," "Mornir/Mornen" and "Secret Language" have screened at various festivals and art venues, in New York, Texas, LA, and in Europe.
Arthur is the founder of Chaotic Sequence Inc., which focuses on production, consultation, and film education. To date the company has production managed several shorts, seminars, and other projects, as well as "Found In Time."
Arthur has also line produced or production managed several features, including "Helena From The Wedding;" "Goodbye Baby;" "Windows;" "Rock the Paint;" "The Toe Tactic;" "Racing Daylight," starring David Strathairn and Melissa Leo; "Company K;" and "The Reawakening." These films have screened at the Sundance, Slamdance, SXSW, Tribeca, Nantucket, Rome, Woodstock, and other film festivals, and have gone on to theatrical, DVD and cable distribution. Arthur has also line produced second-unit shoots, industrials, music videos, and shorts.
Arthur has also worked in just about every department, for ABC, NBC, BBC America, MSNBC, the Knitting Factory, Nickelodeon, and various independent production companies.
Arthur has guest lectured at New York University, the School of Visual Arts, CUNY/Hunter College, University of Advancing Technology, Brooklyn College, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He currently teaches film production management at Montclair State University. He holds a B.F.A. in Film/Television Production from NYU.
Education
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NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, Undergraduate Film & TV
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Writing, directing, producing. Have also worked in other positions throughout a 20+ year career (post supervisor, payroll accountant, 1st AD, production sound mixer, boom op, electrician, editor). General familiarity with the film and tv industry.
Personal Interests
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Writing, reading, sci-fi, gaming, fantasy, programming, coding, travel, science (particularly nuclear and cell biology), history
Websites
Books
Articles
![Found In Time](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i529v1-ongoing-blogs.jpg?rid=66a479cb3efe3)
Ongoing Blogs
Published: Mar 11, 2015 by Found In Time
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
An ongoing series of articles on production, post, film-going, technology, careers, and more!
![ProVideo Coalition](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i509v1-surviving-your-first-film-market.jpg?rid=66a479cb467da)
Surviving Your First Film Market
Published: Jan 15, 2015 by ProVideo Coalition
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
How to survive - and thrive - film markets, based on my recent experience at the American Film Market.
![MovieMaker](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i511v1-a-better-budget-a-beginners-guide-to-planning-an-indie-budget.jpg?rid=66a479cb4de54)
A Better Budget: A Beginner's Guide to Planning An Indie Budget
Published: Sep 24, 2014 by MovieMaker
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
Doing a film budget is hard work, and absolutely necessary. It may seem completely impossible, but it's doable. Take a deep breath, and follow these steps.
![ProVideo Coalition](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i510v1-seven-reasons-to-stop-working-on-that-script.jpg?rid=66a479cb5555a)
Seven Reasons To Stop Working On That Script
Published: Aug 27, 2014 by ProVideo Coalition
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
You should believe in your project. If you don't, who will? But some projects just don't happen, for many reasons. Sometimes, it's time to move on, and focus on doing more work. Here are some telltale signs that it's time to put that script away for a while.
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Thinking About Extras
Published: Jul 08, 2014 by ProVideo Coalition
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
Don't forget your background actors when you're breaking down and budgeting your film! Here's a quick guide as to what to think about, what some of the associated costs are, and what the low budget tricks are.
![ProVideo Coalition](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i513v1-thinking-about-crew-prep.jpg?rid=66a479cb64106)
Thinking About Crew Prep
Published: Mar 23, 2014 by ProVideo Coalition
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
Your crew needs prep and wrap time. But how much? Which departments need more time? How do you do this on a low budget? This article will step you through the world of crew prep.
![University of Advancing Technology](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i536v1-world-building-on-a-budget-techniques-for-indie-sci-fi-filmmakers.jpg?rid=66a479cb6b409)
World Building on a Budget: Techniques for Indie Sci-Fi Filmmakers
Published: Nov 21, 2013 by University of Advancing Technology
Authors: Arthur Vincie - shot by UAT Staff
Subjects:
Film and Video
An hour-long presentation that Arthur Vincie gave to the UAT Tech Form 2013, on how to "build worlds" on a tight budget.
![MixForm](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i514v1-costume-and-wardrobe.jpg?rid=66a479cb7269d)
Costume And Wardrobe
Published: Apr 28, 2012 by MixForm
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
Two of the departments that get screwed over the most in indie film-land are wardrobe and costume design. But it doesn't have to be that way!
![MixForm.com](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i515v1-budgeting-for-casting.jpg?rid=66a479cb79960)
Budgeting For Casting
Published: Mar 12, 2012 by MixForm.com
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
Casting is one of the most important processes in making an independent film. But how do you budget for it?
![MixForm.com](https://authors.taylorandfrancis.com/images/articles_detail/articles/i516v1-six-cheap-ways-to-add-production-value.jpg?rid=66a479cb80d0d)
Six Cheap Ways To Add Production Value
Published: Mar 12, 2012 by MixForm.com
Authors: Arthur Vincie
Subjects:
Film and Video
No money? No problem! Here's a few ways to make your film appear bigger than it is.
Videos
Published: Mar 11, 2011
A multipart series interviewing the folks behind "Found In Time"
Published: Oct 12, 2010
An experimental short film combining stills, video and paintings.
Published: Oct 12, 2012
The trailer for my film "Found In Time"
Published: Feb 21, 2015
"Off Center," A New Web Series, Interviews Arthur Vincie
Published: Nov 21, 2013
"World Building On A Budget: Techniques For Indie Sci-Fi Filmmakers." Hosted by the University of Advancing Technology's Tech Forum 2013