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Anthony R Page - - Becoming a Complete Professional

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I started in the entertainment industry as an actor, however by focus and expertise I am now a producer, director, and writer. Over the years, having been a part of many independent film, TV, and theater projects that were underfunded and understaffed, it seemed par for the course that we were all expected to wear a multitude of hats - - if we were all truly committed to making the best projects possible. On these teams, there was always a unanimous commitment to do what needed to be done, but all too often, when it became difficult people found a way to exit stage left. In a storytelling process that is fully integrated and interdependent, one-piece falling away can have a tremendous impact on the outcome. And everyone else that was a part of that process loses. The result - - no meaningful return on their investment of time and talent nor the validation that comes with a well-executed, completed project. Needless to say, it was frustrating, getting so close to completing great proj

Photography & Design (MAR - MAY 2017)

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This is a selection of our design and photography work over the period. My family and I took an extended trip to the Bahamas for a family wedding. Of course, I have all the cool shots of us on the waterfront and picturesque images of the ocean, but I also took some time to get off the beaten path to explore the island and see it the way the locals see it. These are a few shots from that exploration.  A few years back when I was working with a new playwright on his inaugural play, I met Shay Davis aka Runway Diva Shay. Over the years we kept in touch and she wanted me to help her with some upgrades on her promotional material. These are a few from the collection of works. Part of my time in the Bahamas was for my mother-in-law's wedding. Of course, they asked me to document the experience...1500 photos later, we put together a complete chronicle of their wedding experience. These are a few snapshots.  Coming off 2016 which was filled with t