January 18th, 2008
In addition to the successful premiere and sale of Henry Poole is Here at this years Sundance Film Festival, Frizzell participated in BMI's composer/director panel discussion. The panel included many composers and directors with films at this years festival and was a chance to hear these film makers share ideas, concepts and issues regarding today's film industry. Hosted by BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, the event proved to be lively and insightful.
December 4th, 2007
John has composed the score to Mark Pellingtons humorous drama Henry Poole is Here starring Luke Wilson and Radha Mitchell. The film is a deeply personal one for Pellington having lost his wife several years ago. Albert Torres' story follows a man who has given up on life, and through events considered miraculous by some, his perception of life is transformed. Frizzell's score is gentle, laced with simple, almost child-like themes, incorporating strings, piano and solos on Duduk, Erhu and Violin. The Lakeshore production will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
November 5th, 2007
In his first collaboration with the JibJab, John has produced the track to "In 2007". In addition, watch carefully as Frizzell appears as one of the angels reporting on the state of mankind to The Almighty in the short film. The video appeared on Jay Leno and has been a huge success for JibJab.