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ary filmmakers over the years , including Martin Scorsese , Francis Ford Coppola , Jodie Foster , Werner Herzog , and Richard Linklater . “ Sitting down one-on-one with all these cinematic heroes of mine was a young journalist and movie nut ’ s fantasy ,” says Rhys . “ I think the magazine was able to communicate my enthusiasm to our readers , and I believe we helped fuel the growth of American indie cinema in the 1990s . We were all about empowering our readers , stripping away the mysteries of the ‘ art and business of making movies ,’ and showing how anyone who wanted to could now become a moviemaker .”
Martin Scorsese , in particular , left a lasting impression on Rhys . “ Scorsese ’ s love for cinema was beyond infectious ,” says Rhys . “ He spoke with a kind of enthusiasm for the art and history of the craft that I ’ d rarely heard . Coupled with his encyclopedic knowledge , it was impossible not to be inspired .” Richard Linklater ’ s interview offered a different perspective , showcasing the power of independent cinema and the importance of just doing what you could with what you had . “ Linklater ’ s journey from an indie filmmaker to a Hollywood success story was intriguing . His commitment to taking risks as a no-budget cinematic storyteller resonated with me .”
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While building MovieMaker into a respected industry publication , Rhys was able to gracefully balance parenting his first two children , Shannon and Nick , as a single father while also pursuing his own moviemaking ambitions . Rhys wrote , produced , and directed numerous films , including the award-winning indie gem , Men In Scoring Position . He cast up-and comer Alan Gelfant ( Next Stop Wonderland ) and received critical praise for his compelling screenplay , earning several Best Screenplay
Awards at festivals and securing international distribution . Rhys eventually turned to producing films , including A Chemical Reaction and Indiscretion ( starring Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino ).
After relocating to his home state of Maine to raise his children , Rhys met his wife , reasons Jessica Rhys , at an acting workshop he took with his son in Portland in 2007 . In 2009 , as the magazine grew , he decided to move his family to Los Angeles . Although the transition was a profound cultural shift for everyone , it nevertheless had the intended effect of further expanding MovieMaker ’ s reach .
Their move to L . A . also paved the way for Tim to found MovieMaker Production Services , a boon for aspiring filmmakers seeking to bring their cinematic visions to life . With a wealth of experience and industry relationships , MovieMaker provided a range of services that facilitated the season 50
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