Director Edward Bass unveils winning ideas for successful film making

Edward Bass Film School founder Director Edward Bass always tells his students to read intelligent scripts, watch critically-acclaimed movies, and read informative books so that they will have a more vivid understanding about the dynamism and complexity of filmmaking. As a mentor, he tries to practice what he teaches.

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Bass’ film school was established to serve as a training ground for film aficionados who wish to broaden their knowledge on filmmaking and related fields such as photography and graphic design. It offers a variety of courses, subjects, and curricula that were developed from combining the researches, experiences, and knowledge of its expert faculty associates. The school also offers programs for young handicapped filmmakers.

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As a director, Edward Bass often uses storyboards to make filming productions more flawless, systematic, and controlled. However, he always thinks of improvisation as an option, especially if circumstances call for it. Filmmaking is a multi-faceted process and if expanding its parameters will help in the development of the field, Bass is willing to test new waters and break tradition.


“I never look at what was before. I always start with the next picture and believe that every picture stands alone,” states Edward Bass. “It all begins with a script and ends with a script. The devil is in the details; with the planning, casting, getting the right cinematographer, and putting together the right package. Once you bring those together, it’s not so much a difficult process.”

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More information about Director Edward Bass can be accessed at www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Powerfully disarming: Critics laud Edward Bass-produced film ‘Come Early Morning’

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A Southern beauty who has the “norm” of waking up in other people’s beds with hangovers is the main character of the critically-acclaimed Edward Bass-produced film Come Early Morning.

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The directorial debut of actor-turned-director Joey Lauren Adams stars Ashley Judd in the lead role (Lucy) and tells the story of a small town thirty-something lady who has fallen prey to the downbeat effects of alcohol-fueled sprees and reckless one-night stands. To help her overcome her self-destructive ways and regain her composure, Lucy has to rediscover her family history and look deep into the factors that paved the dark path she’s walking on.

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The auspicious plot of the film escalated by the promising performance of Ashley Judd has made Come Early Morning a darling among film critics.


Combining Joey Lauren Adams’ creativity and Edward Bass’ perfectionism in portraying the critical aspects of an interesting character has proven effective, making the lead character’s journey, says Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly, an “awakening of a soul.”

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“In a way, the movie itself is an example of philosophy put into practice. Adams clearly did a lot of soul-searching as she wrote the story. Her introspective script provides another actress with a great role and a new start,” remarks Lisa Rose of Newark Star-Ledger.


“Subdued and deliberate, but also sensitive and quietly moving,” states Frank Swietek of One Guy's Opinion in his critical standpoint of Producer Edward Bass’ film, “it gives Judd a chance to shine as a real actress again.”




More information about Edward Bass can be accessed at www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Edward Bass: All the world’s a stage

Hollywood maverick Edward Bass takes a cue from revered writer William Shakespeare when it comes to using his life as inspiration for his work. “All the world’s a stage” is the saying that begins a monologue from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” and Bass has taken that to heart.

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His independent films, all of which have been highly acclaimed, have at some point or another been influenced by Bass’ experiences in life. His childhood pains and the myriad of challenges, experiences, and even trials he has gone through in life have all given him an edge in all three aspects of his Hollywood career. After all, he is a director, producer, and writer in one package.

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Edward Bass is known for being driven and frank, and for standing up for his beliefs. These are some of the many reasons why he has earned the respect of his peers in the film industry. Early in his childhood, he learned firsthand from behind-the-scenes encounters with Hollywood personas such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, Hinton Battle, the Nicholas Brothers, Milton Berle, and Toni Tennille.

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Prior to concentrating on filmmaking, and releasing works such as the heart-wrencher “Bobby,” he was also a manager whose talent roster was so diverse that it included performers such as ballerinas and athletes such as boxers.




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Edward Bass: Three-way wonder

Edward Bass, a Golden Globe nominee, is known for his driven, frank nature. It is these very facets of his personality that helped him immensely in achieving the remarkable feat of having financed five independent films in a span of two years.

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Facing life’s challenges head-on has helped to further shape his outstanding character. It also contributes greatly to his creativity, drive, and insights. Throughout his motion pictures, documentaries, and plays, these experiences are sprinkled with complex and diversified elements to mirror his real life.

Another side of Bass involves leadership. His extraordinary managerial skills have led to his having managed a range of talents, from ballerinas to boxers. Among Edward Bass’ talents was Julio Caesar Chavez, who under Bass’ wing went on to become the highest-paid super middleweight boxer in the history of boxing.

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On top of all that, Bass also pioneered the breaking of the AIDS stigma among the United States. It was the acclaimed filmmaker who arranged a public meeting between Ronald Reagan and Ryan White, a young man who had been expelled from school after being strained by the HIV virus. This move by Bass led Reagan to publicly support AIDS research, which subsequently pushed the Iran-Contra news to the back pages.

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For more information on Edward Bass and his films, visit his website at EdwardBassFilms.com.

Edward Bass: How a dark character makes a film extra fun and challenging

Edward Bass’ approach in making films is like preparing an Indian dish served on a Japanese platter for the German to taste. He makes odd combinations out of different elements to create a superb and unique film project. Applauded by his peers for his eccentricity, Bass has never ceased to try different filming styles to make his works more artistic and original.



What sets Bass apart from other filmmakers is his fearlessness to use characters that are less kind-hearted, emotionally volatile, controversial, and therefore, more interesting. Additionally, he doesn’t really care about the superstar who would represent his characters. What he deems important is the ability of the actor to effectively portray his or her assigned role.



The following are two of the most recognized real-life dark characters that Edward Bass wants to serve as his main film subjects:

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Charles Ponzi (March 3, 1882 – January 18, 1949) was a businessman and con artist in the U.S. and Canada. Born in Italy, he became known as a swindler in North America for his moneymaking confidence trick known as the “Ponzi Scheme.” The con game is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money rather than from any actual profit earned by the individual or organization from running a business.

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Belle Sorenson Gunness (November 11, 1859 – April 28, 1908) was a Norwegian-American femme fatale who killed most of her suitors and boyfriends, and her two daughters, Myrtle and Lucy. Her apparent motives involved collecting life insurance, cash, and other valuables, and eradicating witnesses. According to reports, Belle has killed between 25 and 40 people throughout her lifetime.

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Life spectacle: Edward Bass and his filmmaking pursuits

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Edward Bass developed his strong sense of attachment to the movie industry at a young age. When going to New York for ski trips or Las Vegas for theatrical shows, his family would arrange for backstage visits for artists like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Harry Belafonte, and Milton Berle, whom he later managed when he ventured into talent handling. Brushing shoulders with these legends has always been an honor for Bass. This proximity to show business led him to pursue his dream of becoming a seasoned filmmaker.




During his years at Beverly High School, Bass’ home would usually serve as an impromptu get-together venue for friends and for events like private concerts. Today, he has already established his own film school and produced high-quality motion pictures from his own production efforts.

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Edward Bass enjoys countless accolades for his projects, having been credited as a high-caliber filmmaker who has the knack for making films that make it to major film festivals.



Bass' challenging life served as the catalyst that helped him enjoy and excel in the film industry. His full-length feature films, documentaries, and plays have all been as complex and diversified as his real life. He has also been called a determined producer, creating film projects that are both demanding and artistic.

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More information about Edward Bass can be accessed at www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Belle: Edward Bass’ film on America’s first serial killer

“It's just plain fun. Making films is fun. And making people enjoy, maybe even like, a dark character makes it extra fun and extra challenging,” Edward Bass says on filmmaking.

As a film director and writer, Bass takes on another artistic challenge this year, working on films that are currently in pre-production stage. One of these movies is “Belle,” a true and horrific story of America’s first serial woman killer named Belle Gunness.
The movie takes the viewer to see the life of the Norwegian psychotic woman who takes pleasure in writing love letters to her victims before torturing them and taking their lives. These same love letters opened doors for Bass and his co-writer Eva Meyer to conceptualize this drama. The highly anticipated thriller marks another milestone in Edward Bass’ career, where he shows off his directing skills for the first time.

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The film brings movie-goers back to the early 1900s in La Porte, Indiana when Gunness methodically controls over the murders of around 100 people, including her own children. She does all the murders as she lives and works in her farm in Indiana.
Stars like Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Renee Zellwegger are among Bass’ top picks to play the character of Belle. This is one of the most uniquely-themed films wherein a woman is the serial killer, breaking the stereotype that only men are capable of doing such horrific things.

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With a hair-raising script and with Bass’ discriminating taste in choosing the artists to play the roles, “Belle” will surely leave a mark in the thriller genre.

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