This weekend, I did a show out to Northwestern with my theatre troupe Barrel of Monkeys. The show was sponsored by Griffin’s Tale, and featured The Monkeys and another cool group from New York called, … Read More →
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Bad Direction?!!?
“Happier”, “More Confident”, “Softer”, “More Intense”… Actors hear it all the time when they walk through the audition door. Huh? These people are speaking English, but some how it doesn’t make sense. What does it … Read More →
A Personal Touch
Raising financing for a feature film. How the hell does one do it? Well, the truth is, it’s not an exact science. The methods and techniques are as vast and different as the filmmakers themselves. … Read More →
Staying Sharp
“Got to keep it moving, on to the next one” Jay Z Things have been slow motion on the audition tip. Well actually, on the working tip. I’ve been blessed to be going out … Read More →
Just Do It
Yes. I know, I know. It’s an old school phrase by now, coined by one of the greatest shoe companies the world has ever known. Never the less, that’s how I feel right about now. One … Read More →
5 minutes with Mr. Carpenter
Indie film making isn’t just a marathon; it’s an emotional roller coaster filled with highs, and lows. Not to mention the feelings of continuously swimming upstream and seemingly making no progress what so ever. Only those … Read More →
Indiegogo
How goes it my friends, As many as you may know, crowd funding can play an important role in helping indie film maker’s dreams come true. And one of the coolest sights I’ve come across … Read More →
Ze Voice Overs
If you don’t know it by now, let it be said at this very moment. The good kid is a big time Chicago Bulls fan, and as they prepare to do battle in game 3 … Read More →
Step by Step
We had a fund raiser for “Chase” a few weeks ago (peep da previous blog for the footage), and in the midst of all the festivities some one asked me, “How close are you to … Read More →
Steve Jobs: Da Classic Success Story
I remember the early 80′s. 8th grade, sitting in home room, crowded around a little screen and playing video games on a mac before class started. I remember the classic Orwellian Super Bowl commercial, with the runner … Read More →