My Name is Tyler Gibb
I’m currently developing a couple feature films including one in association with Telefilm Canada. Most recently I made a live-action feature film called Refrain which premiered at the 2009 World Film Festival. Also in 2009, I created MTLR.ca, an online network for the Montreal motion picture community. Between 2003 and 2007 I produced an animated movie which I called Minushi. It took a long time to make. Minushi premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival. Prior to all this, I used to make silly short cartoons under the banner of my website Boneland.com. They were very popular.
Since making Refrain I’ve determined that producing really isn’t my favourite thing about filmmaking as I’d rather be writing, directing, editing and pretty much anything else. Therefore I’m always seeking producers with whom to partner on future projects.
Why blog?
I am making every effort to keep this weblog updated regularily for two reasons. Firstly, to keep the curious informed of my current endeavours and secondly to share my filmmaking experiences. During many years of motion picture storytelling in various forms I’ve received hundreds of emails asking about my techniques. I have answered all of them and will likely continue to do so. Notwithstanding this I thought a public log of miscellaneous tips and thoughts may also be helpful to those of like mind who - for reasons still mysterious to me - believe I have some wisdom to impart.
To contact me just mail my first name + the name of this website.
More:
The Refrain Homepage | Minushi.com | IMDb | MTLR.ca | Boneland.com
Press:
Refrain
Drama made for a song - “Tyler Gibb tells a story of salvation through music with a tight budget but no end of dedication.” - John Griffin, Montreal Gazette
Bittersweet Music - “… a taut shooting and editing style and understated but powerful performances.” - Malcolm Fraser, Montreal Mirror.
New Voice - “Refrain is built of silences that speak volumes, and interspersed with songs that express an incredible range of emotions.” - Natalia Wysocka, 24heures Montreal
MWFF’09 Review: Refrain - “One the finest English-language Montréal independent productions…” - Andrés Canella, Cinestrata
(For more Refrain press and interviews click here.)
Minushi
One-man movie - Mirror
Feature Length Film in Flash? - Flash Magazine
Doc Details Solo Feature Effort - Animation Magazine
Minushi Director Reveals Production Process - Cold Hard Flash
