Comments for Tony Comstock's Kōan of Silence

Comment on Why I don’t make movies anymore (and what I do instead.) by Ellie K

Ellie K — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:44:25 +0000

I wish you and your family much success.

It seems that your work, whether film-making or sailing, serves to improve and enhance the lives of others. And increase the net balance of happiness. That is something that most people cannot claim. I’m kind of surprised that it is even possible.

Yours truly,
L. E.

Comment on Why I don’t make movies anymore (and what I do instead.) by Fad23

Fad23 — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:22:57 +0000

Sorry to read that you are not making films anymore, but I was wondering how you would make it work. The landscape of digital media does not seem very lucrative for artists.

I’m glad you found something that works for you. It also seems quite beautiful. kudos to you!

Comment on Otto Phil by Anita

Anita — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:09:55 +0000

I suspect that the guest-blogging you did on James Fallows’ blog is going to yield some good long-term results for you, bringing both new customers to your business and a wider audience for your ideas.

Comment on The Comstock Foundation SubGenius Grant and Residency Fellowship by Vicki Davis

Vicki Davis — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:09:54 +0000

I love this! If more people did this – WOW! Great idea.

Comment on Now accepting applications for the Comstock Foundation SubGenius Grant by Ingra Gardner

Ingra Gardner — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:54:37 +0000

Let’s start a kickstarter campaign.

Comment on Now accepting applications for the Comstock Foundation SubGenius Grant by Nobilis Reed

Nobilis Reed — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:12:12 +0000

Start the Kickstarter now. This needs to be.

Comment on Saying No to Nigger Work. by Remittance Girl

Remittance Girl — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:25:08 +0000

I appreciate the complexity of the situation you described. I guess you could have held your tongue and spoken to him later. But I did something similar when I was young and it cost me a job. I don’t regret it. It taught me that you don’t get to hold your principles for free. It costs.

Almost 30 years later, I was offered a job with Jane’s Defense Weekly. The money was astronomical, but I turned it down. It was easy to walk away – I knew it would cost me, but I had learned that this was the way of the world.

Many people expect that it will be easy and comfortable to hold on to their principles. When it turns out to be painful, they’re shocked. I appreciate the opportunity I had to learn that early.

Comment on Me and DESTRICTED go back a ways… by Sadie Smythe

Sadie Smythe — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:23:09 +0000

Wow, that smacks pretty fucking loudly of censorship. How incredible. I think Monday night will certainly be interesting!

xo~Sadie

Comment on How Film Festivals and Distribution Deals Kill Independent Films Part 3, A Room Full of Strangers by Tony Comstock's Kōan of Silence » Blog Archive » How Film Festivals and Distribution Deals Kill Independent Films: Part 2, A Tale of Two Indies

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:08:57 +0000

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Comment on How Film Festivals and Distribution Deals Kill Independent Films: Part 2, A Tale of Two Indies by Tony Comstock's Kōan of Silence » Blog Archive » How Film Festivals and Distribution Deals Kill Independent Films Part 3, A Room Full of Strangers

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:07:49 +0000

[...] Part 2, A Tale of Two Indies I got into specifics. I compared financial trajectories of two indie films; [...]