Zooppa Blog

The Blogging State of Affairs (fashion as applicable to multimedia creativity)

Ali.Zooppa — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:34:14 +0000

I’ve followed the fashion blogging world and by the extension of natural curiosity, the blogging world in general, for about 4 years now. I’ve made friends with members of the community, and I’ve seen my friends turn their blogs into … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk

Ali.Zooppa — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:03:05 +0000

Let’s talk about something nobody has ever talked about before. Let’s think undying thoughts fit for the honored platform that is the blogosphere. I’m just gonna say it. VAMPIRES. Twilight. TrueBlood. The Vampire Diaries. Did you know the TrueBlood and … Continue reading →

Zooppa Italy’s Privalia contest!

Ali.Zooppa — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:09:14 +0000

Hello kids! If the inclination strikes you, check out Zooppa Italy’s Privalia contest. Strike or be stricken! Privalia is a private European club which organizes online single-brand sales of best brands. Privalia organized a contest for Zooppa which will feature your … Continue reading →

Billy The Screenwriter

Ali.Zooppa — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:10:27 +0000

If it is the ultimate aim of an artist to be a quality screenwriter, this is no dishonorable concession. This is a crusade for quality in an industry fueled by trash. See Barton Fink. How does an aspiring screenwriter navigate artistic … Continue reading →

If Looks Could Kill

Renee — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:54:37 +0000

I absolutely love going to the movies and reveling in some of the great storytellers’ writing prowess. Dialogue, when written well, can be a pretty fantastic thing, especially since I think writing words that sound natural when spoken is difficult. … Continue reading →

Got Milk?’s “It’s Just Not Breakfast Without Milk” Winners Announced

Ian — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:22:42 +0000

Another fantastic contest closes and another fantastic array of winners has been chosen. The fine folks at Got Milk watched the whole herd of videos and were moooo-ved to choose the following list of spectacular entires. It was an udder … Continue reading →

IndieWire Releases Top 30 Indie Flicks for the Summer

Kevin — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:45:29 +0000

As I’m sure most of you know, the summer is typically reserved for the biggest films of the year, all the popcorn flicks that make us buy our tickets three months in advance. This is all good and well, but … Continue reading →

Preparing for the Red Bull Video Contest: Inspiration for your Big Idea

Zooppa — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:04:20 +0000

Red Bull wants filmmakers, pro and amateur, to submit 30-second pitches about their next big idea. If idea meets RedBull’s standards for greatness, they will help make it happen. Continue reading →

“Old El Paso: The Crave Campaign” Awards Announced

Ian — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:22:46 +0000

After a terrific competition from a fantastic group of filmmakers and graphic artists, the awards for the Old El Paso contest are here at last! Check them out below. First, the videos: 1st Place Client Award/Best of Theme 1: Dinner … Continue reading →

Interactive Animation of “Starry Night” by Van Gogh

Kevin — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:13:45 +0000

We have all come to know the Starry Night painting by Vincent Van Gogh as possibly his most popular painting. At least I remember seeing it in nearly every classroom in high school. Painted in 1889, it has been a … Continue reading →