It's July 1st. That can't be right, can it? We're more than halfway through 2013. When does life start slowing down again? Why do I sound like a character from Thirty-Something? All the News and Notes come from the homefront today, so let's get started.
Space Cops
I spent the weekend sifting through the footage from our last shoot on the farm. All the exteriors from Episode 5 are catalogued and ready to go. It looks like a classic and veritable tour de force from Gene Paul, Jackie, and Reg. And prepare to have your nightmares haunted by the villain in this episode. You'll never look at nice, little one-legged, one-eyed orphans the same way again.
If everything goes according to plan, I'll be shooting the final pieces I need to finish up Episode 4 tonight! Don Geronimo, an alien, and a trippy mind-meld scene could make for some weird times at the WSF compound tonight.
What does all this mean? Well, I'll tell you. Space Cops fans can look forward to a ton of material released in a short window. Todd, Allen, and I will have to discuss it after the edits are complete, but Episodes 4 and 5 might get broken up in to two or three parts each. Shorter episodes are often better received on the internets and allow everyone to space out their enjoyment. Plus, I can promise a separate blooper reel to accompany both episodes. Expect a shameless push of self-promotion the likes of which you've never seen when these things get released. And, if you love us, prepare to join in the sharing and social media blitz.
Thrift Store Mania
This Wednesday, Allen, Todd, and I are planning to hit the mean streets (and thrift stores) of Lexington in search of costumes for our ghost hunting project. It's a ritual we've practiced many times before and usually provides some laughs. Tony Dedman's green windbreaker, the Chief's tie, Sweet Southern Lou's puke-green corduroys; all iconic staples in our productions and they were all discovered on a run just like this one. I can tell you right now, I'm on the hunt for bow ties and a smoking jacket! We're gonna pop some tags. So, if you're around the North side of New Circle on Wednesday night, I have a feeling you might spot us at Parkette... or the old Burgers N' Shakes.
Cannonball
Speaking of Tony Dedman and Lou, our first feature film has been on a bit of an uptick over the past week or so. We've been getting some feedback from lots of DVDs being shared around Frankfort, plus viewership spiked online at Vimeo and we got some nice feedback there as well. Maybe people are just in the mood for a sasquatch hunt this summer. Whatever the case, if you haven't seen our micro-budget movie and want to join in on the fun, you can watch it free online right here. And/or, you can order up a spiffy DVD right here. The online Tip Jar and DVD purchases help us make new stuff (if you dare to encourage us).
Have a great week, people, and we'll see you on Indie Wednesday.