In May we set out to fund the next feature film here at nameinuse productions through Kickstarter. Kickstarter is a new way to complete your DIY art projects with the help of an online community. The community contributes to your project, and in return receives rewards related to the project. Well, The response was overwhelming. [...]
Category Archives: Film
the universal, more treats
Here is another sneak peak at The Universal. This will be an online web experience/short film/gallery show/thesis
stay tuned for the who, what, when, where, how and why?
The Universal: Treats from John W. Yost on Vimeo.
The Universal: Lonesome from John W. Yost on Vimeo.
help Orphaned find a home
So it looks like this just might happen. My third feature film, Orphaned, just started its grassroots fund raising campaign on Kickstarter.
Here’s the URL: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnwyost/orphaned
Kickstarter is a website where filmmakers, artists, and musicians can go to propose projects to potential investors. Except the investors aren’t some rich bankers…they’re YOU. The site is set up to [...]
Summer Shows
Hi All! Just an update on some of the shows I’m showing work in this summer. I was recently in the 32nd Annual Photo Regional at the Atrium; taking home 3rd place! Which I can’t believe because the show was FULL of amazing work. Thanks to Fulton Street Gallery, Carrie Haddad, and all the artists [...]
David, Elliott, Kurdt, and Mark
David, Elliott, Kurdt, and Mark from John W. Yost on Vimeo.
On March 6th, 2010 Mark Linkous, the lead singer of a band called Sparklehorse, (look it up for sure) shot himself in the heart outside a friend’s house. He had been drinking all day and had a history of drug abuse, depression, and alcoholism.
When I [...]
FIRE! Friday March 5th
So I’m showing my newest work at The Boor Sculpture Studio on the SUNY Albany campus for First Friday 5PM-9PM.
Come by and experience…and chat with me.:-)
Here is a preview:
Cobain Ain’t Got Nothing on Me from John W. Yost on Vimeo.