WILL IT BLEND - Live on 2 morning shows in California

As usual, I was not there (no hint of jealousy), but here are two low-res videos of our appearance on two local Fox affiliate stations in California, one in San Diego and the other in Sacramento. 

LDS FILM FESTIVAL - CASTING

As the LDS Film Festival ends, it was amazing to see the evolution of LDS Cinema and where it looks like it is going.  It was fun to see good projects like "Food Boy" and Rob Diamond's "Once Upon a Summer".  I hope all filmmakers can successfully get their films distributed and can move on to other projects.  

As for me, other then the fun we had with the 24 HR Film Competition (which we were disqualified, because I had gone past the limited 5 people per project rule, my fault) I had nothing to offer this year.  I spent the whole festival searching for actors on my next project.  We also watched some of the actors that I tested during the auditions in other roles.  It was pretty inspiring.  

My wife, Stephanie, producer Danna and my son Parke  and I all walked away from watching 20 films, inspired and challenged with the film we are about to produce.  I wish I could explain it, but time will have to tell on that one.

THE BISHOPS OFFICE IS ON YOUTUBE!

The quality is still not the caliber I want it to be, but I can't seem to figure YouTube's new HD system.  But here is the film.  Enjoy the Cheeze!

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH BISHOPS OFFICE

Sorry, but be patient with us as we figure why the image of The Bishop's Office is so crappy on YouTube.

AL GORE CAN BE A PAIN IN THE ICE!

Here is a funny photo from Alaska.  Someone carved a 5 ton ice statue of Al Gore shivering in the snow. The story behind it is a local business man is inviting Al Gore to Fairbanks to discuss his theories on Global Warming in record cold temperatures.  Of course, the wussy won't show.  Read here

THE BISHOPS OFFICE is now available on YouTube!

This was a film we wrote, filmed, and edited in 24hrs for the LDS Film Festival for the 24hr competition. I notice the video resolution is not all there, we will repost it soon. but until then,  check out the Cheeze!

The 24 hr Film Marathon

Steph, Ray and I produced, wrote and edited a short film in 24hrs (the 24hr Film Marathon, part of the LDS Film Festival). Our entry this year was a mock on The Office, called The Bishop's Office.  Stars yours truly (showing my lack of talent behind the lens) and Ray and Steph, also Parke and Forrest pitched in with award winning performances. Ray's friend Doug Barlow helped with the music and his acting abilities as well.  All in all, it was fun and that's what matters.  I will post the final in a day or so. 

YOU GOTTA LOVE TOM HANKS

Here is a dumbass comment from America's favorite actor.  Enjoy.

THE NEW HOLLYWOOD LINE UP OF FILMS FOR 2009

I laughed so hard, I couldn't catch my breath at this article.  Usually I wouldn't tie into something like this, but I couldn't help it.  It is a new site called "Big Hollywood".  If you can stomach the politics in it, you might find this funny. 

Movies are your Best Entertainment Value

THE LAST EAGLE SCOUT AUDITIONS... Whew!

Saturday was the third, and possibly final, day of auditions for The Last Eagle Scout.  I will do probably some one-on-ones for a while, but for now, we pulled from a really good crop of talent from numerous agencies that worked well with me, such as Knightstar (thanks Liz), TMG (thanks Vicki), Craze, Focus, McCarty as well as some independents.

There is some great talent out there, I feel, just waiting for some kind of role or roles for them to be a part of.  Saturday alone, Danna Tanner and I waded through nearly 60 people all day long.  I tried to spend time having each read a full scene or two, and mostly pairing up with other people to see how they looked, reacted, etc. 

Danna was especially awesome because, if it wasn't for her, I would have been a wreck. Constantly, there were at least 8 to 12 people in the lobby waiting to read.  So big thanks to Danna and to those who waited for possibly hours to come and read.

Danna had worked with me nearly 20 years ago on a short film called "Three Marbles" which I shared credit with others as my student film.  So it has been nearly 20 years.  I forgot how efficient she was (all that ADD being put to good use).  

WILL IT BLEND MAKES ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINES BEST OF... EVER!

Just got a link that shows Will it Blend as the best use of YouTube for marketing ever. We were up there with the "Got Milk" Campaign, Nike and others. Read the Link.