Watchmaker Update

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It's been awhile since I've written anything about the main reason this blog came to be, so, here's an update, on the movie. We've got an A list producer, and director, attached. Some sort of Letter of Intent from no less than Universal, which basically states they want rights of first refusal to put it on 2000 screens domestically.

That's pretty cool, but it's not an actual commitment yet. So, we're still looking for in the neighborhood of $6M to make the thing. Continue to pray. And to keep me alive in the meantime, the donation button is on the upper left :) Thanks!!!

He is Risen...

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To which you should reply, “He is risen indeed!” Or so my former church would have you say. I'm at a smaller church now, so, we aren't so micromanaged, although, sometimes, I get that feeling when asked to stand and greet those around me. “Take 37 seconds to say good morning to those around you...” Was a recent call to “Share the joy” as again, my old church called it.

You might not know this, but I'm actually a very shy person. Don't know why that is, but I'd feel more comfortable if I woke up with a script next to me on my nightstand every morning. Of course, life would be a bit more boring, if that were in deed the case.

This may be why I became a filmmaker in the first place. I started as an actor, and through the grace of God, have been given all these incredible opportunities to create as well. So, I guess that's what this post is ultimately about, as I need to payoff a few people from this last 168 Project film I did, as well as continue to make more 168 films in the coming years. So, I've put this new thing here, and you may use the current donation button, or this new one.

Much thanks to those that have already contributed, and the list is too long, or else I'd name you individually. Your hard work is what got me here, and I hope we can continue to work together to create amazing films.

168 -> The Doorpost

Well, it would seem that although I screen on Saturday, April 4th, @ the Alex Theatre in Glendale, I did not make the finals, and am now only eligible for an audience award. Thanks to those that supported me, and if you can make it to the festival, I hope to see you there!!!

A funny thing happened on the way to the 168 Project this year. The fine folks @ TheDoorpost.com allowed 168 entries from this year's competition to compete, if we could one, hold off on allowing votes 'til April 5th (168 liking to premiere its films @ its own festival, seems reasonable to me) and two, cutting my film down to seven minutes. The second part was a little harder, as we needed to get the complete credits in as well. With a little tweaking to the original film which came in @ 9:20, I was able to do exactly that.

However, at this point, I do have some additional expenses that were incurred as a result. Between $500 and $1000 depending on who you ask :) And I would appreciate a donation in any amount @ the usual button in the upper right, if you feel so led. Also, tell all your friends, as TheDoorPost.com competition is 30% decided by online voting!!! So, pray for Three of Clubs, as start voting for it on the 5th!!!

So, to review, festival, online voting, need more donations. That about covers it. Thanks again!!!