Abel Ferrara – Official Website Baghnazargah High School, Herat, Afghanistan
Here is a brief update on the Afghan Development project. We are working with Roya Mahboob to identify a school to establish our first…
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Charlie Chaplin Vs the Talibans
One of the greatest weapon we can bring to the table to defeat any form of terrorism and religious fanaticism in countries like Afghanistan…
No Politics, Just Internet...
One of the most meaningful achievements of the Internet is its ability to connect people from different backgrounds into a common…
State of the Union 2012
Last night, President Obama spoke at the State of the Union. His closing statement was about the sacrifice and the dedication of the…
Pick Your Stars
At times, you must pick your stars and inspirations. I am an avid watcher of 60 Minutes on CBS. A few years ago, I contacted one of…
The Pickle Vs the Carrot Theory
Years ago my wife and I visited the Tenement apartment on Orchard Street in the lower east side of Manhattan.We bought pickles from…
The difference between Bright and Gifted
Last night I was made aware that this weekend kindergarten kids in Manhattan are taking tests for the Gifted and Talented test.I was…
How to be an independent filmmaker
What is the industry definition of an Independent Filmmaker?A professional filmmaker working mostly outside of the studio circuit…
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
The world needs a new set of priorities. Bankers need to add fantasy and color to their lives. Crunching numbers to make more money…
Should Filmmakers Dissect their Films?
Filmmakers shoot between 30 and 200 hours of footage to make a feature film. Most filmmakers want to participate in prestigious film…
Occupy Wall Street is now Hang Out Wall Street
In the last few months, we have witnessed a movement called Occupy Wall Street that we have covered in a documentary directed by Abel…
Italy - Europe - The World
After years of financial and political turmoil in Italy, I am struggling to find an explanation as to how millions of fellow Italian…
