Poster for the MO Theatre benefit in Columbia, Mo
Friday, February 11, 2005
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Exciting stuff...
Had the first public screening of LENEXA in KC last night, at the Independent Filmmakers Coalition meeting. Went very well... everyone laughed in the right places and seemed to get the film. I'm very happy - the next hurdle will be in getting it seen, which will be a problem in its current version, since there's unlicensed music involved.
Right now, I just want to get the film out there, and for people to see it, which means going for small festivals and microcinemas, where they're not that concerned about lawyers swooping down to sue everyone in sight. Currently looking around for someone to do an original score for the film, which could be in place by the fall.
Have been thinking about putting together a new issue of MIMEZINE out this summer... it may be a good idea, taking into account an e-mail I just got from someone in Japan. I did an interview with the group Ed's Redeeming Qualities in my first issue (over 10 years ago... Damn!), and the other day, I get mail from an ERQ fan in Japan, requesting issues featuring them!
Things like this really make it all worth it - for me, at least.
(That interview is online - sending him the 'current' issue, which has more ERQ info, as well as stuff on other San Francisco bands of the early to mid- 90's.)
Had the first public screening of LENEXA in KC last night, at the Independent Filmmakers Coalition meeting. Went very well... everyone laughed in the right places and seemed to get the film. I'm very happy - the next hurdle will be in getting it seen, which will be a problem in its current version, since there's unlicensed music involved.
Right now, I just want to get the film out there, and for people to see it, which means going for small festivals and microcinemas, where they're not that concerned about lawyers swooping down to sue everyone in sight. Currently looking around for someone to do an original score for the film, which could be in place by the fall.
Have been thinking about putting together a new issue of MIMEZINE out this summer... it may be a good idea, taking into account an e-mail I just got from someone in Japan. I did an interview with the group Ed's Redeeming Qualities in my first issue (over 10 years ago... Damn!), and the other day, I get mail from an ERQ fan in Japan, requesting issues featuring them!
Things like this really make it all worth it - for me, at least.
(That interview is online - sending him the 'current' issue, which has more ERQ info, as well as stuff on other San Francisco bands of the early to mid- 90's.)
Thursday, February 03, 2005
LENEXA - A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF DARKNESS
Well, the news is out - I officially put up the page for Cheap Bastard Filmworks over a week or so ago, and have started burning discs of my short... I've hit the message boards for info on festivals and am currently waiting to see if I've been accepted to two fests. I screen it for the film group I belong to next week.
This has been the big project which has taken most of my time over the last few months... now it's time to let it go out in public, warts and all.
Well, the news is out - I officially put up the page for Cheap Bastard Filmworks over a week or so ago, and have started burning discs of my short... I've hit the message boards for info on festivals and am currently waiting to see if I've been accepted to two fests. I screen it for the film group I belong to next week.
This has been the big project which has taken most of my time over the last few months... now it's time to let it go out in public, warts and all.
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Happy New Year!
2005 has officially begun, and none too soon...
Most of my time in the past couple of months has been spent on producing a short film, LENEXA - after all the hustling to get on other people's projects, it was time to start doing some work of my own. Thanks to new technology, (and a big thank you to a friend of mine for helping to put it in my greasy hands), I can finally start working with all of this raw material I've been saving - I have tons of video footage that I've shot over the last decade.
More on LENEXA later in the month - I'm almost done with the cut... had to transfer the files to a computer with a lot more space than our computer had. Exporting the movie is a bigger pain in the ass than it was loading the program, it seems. I've had no qualms at all about the editing interface.
Have finished reading SHANTARAM over the Christmas holiday - it's a long book, but it's so involving, you won't notice the page count.
Also finished reading THIS IS BURNING MAN by Brian Doherty - very weird experience for me, since I had a peripheral involvement with the beginnings of Burning Man (I was present for the '91 burn) and knew many of the people involved. It was interesting getting another view of events that I was present at, and getting a glimpse at what else was going on. The book is a pretty accurate account of the early days (as far as my knowledge goes) and is very fair to everyone involved. Definitely an entertaining read for those interested in the evolution of cultural events and I say it's REQUIRED if you're considering ever going out to Black Rock.
2005 has officially begun, and none too soon...
Most of my time in the past couple of months has been spent on producing a short film, LENEXA - after all the hustling to get on other people's projects, it was time to start doing some work of my own. Thanks to new technology, (and a big thank you to a friend of mine for helping to put it in my greasy hands), I can finally start working with all of this raw material I've been saving - I have tons of video footage that I've shot over the last decade.
More on LENEXA later in the month - I'm almost done with the cut... had to transfer the files to a computer with a lot more space than our computer had. Exporting the movie is a bigger pain in the ass than it was loading the program, it seems. I've had no qualms at all about the editing interface.
Have finished reading SHANTARAM over the Christmas holiday - it's a long book, but it's so involving, you won't notice the page count.
Also finished reading THIS IS BURNING MAN by Brian Doherty - very weird experience for me, since I had a peripheral involvement with the beginnings of Burning Man (I was present for the '91 burn) and knew many of the people involved. It was interesting getting another view of events that I was present at, and getting a glimpse at what else was going on. The book is a pretty accurate account of the early days (as far as my knowledge goes) and is very fair to everyone involved. Definitely an entertaining read for those interested in the evolution of cultural events and I say it's REQUIRED if you're considering ever going out to Black Rock.
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Well, it's been awhile since my last posting here - not that the world stopped in its tracks or anything due to my non-posting for the last few months.
It's been a busy time... plus I've just been very lazy and unmotivated about documenting my life. Not just related to blogs... I kept a pretty active journal since my junior year in high school, through my college years, all the way into when I lived in CA, and into moving back to the Midwest in the mid 90's. I don't keep up to date with it much anymore, since I'm relatively better adjusted (or, for you fellow cynics out there, just more jaded) and I don't feel the need to record every stress and trauma that occasionally befalls me.
That's very bad, since that's the core meat of enterprises such as this - which only means that I won't be getting any book deals anytime soon.
I have been working on stuff for the next issue of MICRO-FILM (due out around Feb. '05) and a piece I did about the movie SHOCK TREATMENT (the RHPS follow-up - NOT 'sequel') is in the current issue [#14] of CASHIERS DU CINEMART, which should be out on shelves now.
The BIG thing taking up a lot of time is the DV short that I shot in late summer and am now currently editing - it's called "LENEXA - A Journey to the Heart of Darkness" and it should be out in circulation next year. Eventually, I'll put up a page with info on it. The first third of the film is done and the final cut should be done before Christmas.
It's been a busy time... plus I've just been very lazy and unmotivated about documenting my life. Not just related to blogs... I kept a pretty active journal since my junior year in high school, through my college years, all the way into when I lived in CA, and into moving back to the Midwest in the mid 90's. I don't keep up to date with it much anymore, since I'm relatively better adjusted (or, for you fellow cynics out there, just more jaded) and I don't feel the need to record every stress and trauma that occasionally befalls me.
That's very bad, since that's the core meat of enterprises such as this - which only means that I won't be getting any book deals anytime soon.
I have been working on stuff for the next issue of MICRO-FILM (due out around Feb. '05) and a piece I did about the movie SHOCK TREATMENT (the RHPS follow-up - NOT 'sequel') is in the current issue [#14] of CASHIERS DU CINEMART, which should be out on shelves now.
The BIG thing taking up a lot of time is the DV short that I shot in late summer and am now currently editing - it's called "LENEXA - A Journey to the Heart of Darkness" and it should be out in circulation next year. Eventually, I'll put up a page with info on it. The first third of the film is done and the final cut should be done before Christmas.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Wackiness: 56/100
Rationality: 40/100
Constructiveness: 38/100
Leadership: 56/100
You are a WEDL--Wacky Emotional Destructive Leader. This makes you an anarchist. You don't give a damn. When push comes to shove, you just forget about it--it's just not worth the heartache. What this means for others is that dealing with you can be aggravating, because they find they can't get you motivated about things they care about. What this means for you is that you are happier, calmer, and saner then they are on their best days.
You are near-immune to criticism, and those who know you well acknowledge and respect that. You may come across as lazy, but the truth is that you find little to get worked up about.
Regardless, you have slews of friends, because they are fascinated by your world view, jealous of your lifestyle, and drawn to the fact that you are hilarious to be around.
You are a pillar in a sea of hot-bloodedness. You have a sweet tooth.
Rationality: 40/100
Constructiveness: 38/100
Leadership: 56/100
You are a WEDL--Wacky Emotional Destructive Leader. This makes you an anarchist. You don't give a damn. When push comes to shove, you just forget about it--it's just not worth the heartache. What this means for others is that dealing with you can be aggravating, because they find they can't get you motivated about things they care about. What this means for you is that you are happier, calmer, and saner then they are on their best days.
You are near-immune to criticism, and those who know you well acknowledge and respect that. You may come across as lazy, but the truth is that you find little to get worked up about.
Regardless, you have slews of friends, because they are fascinated by your world view, jealous of your lifestyle, and drawn to the fact that you are hilarious to be around.
You are a pillar in a sea of hot-bloodedness. You have a sweet tooth.
Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Mix'd and matched
Those of you old enough to remember the process of mix tapes on cassette will appreciate this essay - and this site.
The print issues #2 and #3 have been reviewed at this site, Bibliotheque - AR does a wonderful zine, LOVELY UGLY CRUEL WORLD, that's worth your time to investigate - and has an interesting art journal as well.
Those into the geek side of record/music collecting have something to celebrate.
Look up the name 'ScriptSupr' for my listing, still in progress.
Those of you old enough to remember the process of mix tapes on cassette will appreciate this essay - and this site.
The print issues #2 and #3 have been reviewed at this site, Bibliotheque - AR does a wonderful zine, LOVELY UGLY CRUEL WORLD, that's worth your time to investigate - and has an interesting art journal as well.
Those into the geek side of record/music collecting have something to celebrate.
Look up the name 'ScriptSupr' for my listing, still in progress.
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