We all know the coffee is brewing over here but so are many films and series! \u00a0Since my last post we’ve finished shooting our pilot episodes of\u00a0Replaced Series<\/a>, all of Season 1 of\u00a0SOLO The Series<\/a> is now online, I’ve shot a feature called Office Ninja<\/em> w\/ Bin Lee and Jim Wiley, and I’ve begun hardcore pre-production for\u00a0Love in the Time of Monsters<\/a>. Additionally, post production for\u00a0A Boy’s Life<\/a> and The Drought<\/em> is almost done. \u00a0In June we premiered\u00a0Hopelessly In June<\/a> to the public at\u00a0Dances With Films<\/a> in Los Angeles. \u00a0While this is a lot to take in, and likewise a lot to manage from a producing standpoint, together they are what makes me tick. \u00a0Let me break it down for you:<\/p>\n 4 shooting days,\u00a04 locations, an amazing cast: Jon Briddell, Lisa Catara, John T Cogan, Harrison White, Dave Reaves, Brian Majestic, and Jamie Fishback, an awesome crew, prop guns, badges, crime scene tape, police jackets, a hotel room, and a few unmarked cars. \u00a0Oh, and an alleyway in the Valley courtesy of Greg Storm – thanks Greg! \u00a0Heath is currently editing the show and I just saw a couple of scenes yesterday and it made me so extremely excited to see it all. \u00a0It looks amazing and I’m amped to get it in front of TV and Film executives because, let’s face it, we need to get the rest of this made and in front of main stream audiences where it belongs.<\/p>\n The launch of the final 6 episodes of Season 1 of SOLO was awesome. \u00a0Our fans were pleased and our growing audience is hooked. \u00a0I loved getting feedback from everyone about where the story has gone, the characters and the action sequences (that were extremely fun to shoot). \u00a0We also had a giant reveal in Episode 8 [SPOILER ALERT] that Ratish is MI6 and a badass! \u00a0Thankfully Amol Shah kicked butt during training and our shoot so we could pull it all off! \u00a0[SPOILER OVER]\u00a0Thank you to all of our fans for your support – it’s been a blast. \u00a0Of course if you haven’t seen SOLO yet or if you’re not caught up – you can watch it here:\u00a0SOLO The Series<\/a>. \u00a0Make sure to leave comments – we love those!<\/p>\n One of the great things about Los Angeles and the network of people here is that you can happen upon an email about a project and suddenly you’re smack dab in the middle of shooting a feature film. \u00a0For 3 weeks in June I Assistant Directed (and then some) a feature by Bin Lee (first time director\/writer\/EP) and produced by Jim Wiley (first time feature producer). \u00a0I found Bin and Jim via NextGenFemmes and luckily for me they asked me to join the team. \u00a0Little did I know that the Dir. of Photography was Jeff Samuelson (he DPed Love Sick Love<\/em> in 2007, which I co-produced). \u00a0Small world! \u00a0I also helped Bin and Jim cast the film and we were blessed to have such an amazing ensemble: Jade Carter (SOLO The Series<\/a>), Robb Padgett (Vampire Zombie Werewolf<\/a>), Jessica Mills (Awkward Embraces<\/a>),\u00a0Jose Rosete<\/a>,\u00a0Todd Johnson<\/a>, and a few cameos… I’ve been sworn to secrecy. \u00a0Never have I had so much fun, such little on-set drama, and been so ahead of schedule before\u00a0(go us!). \u00a0Additionally, when can you say that you’ve spent 3 weeks “at work” surrounded by Ninjas,\u00a0nun chucks\u00a0and throwing stars? \u00a0It was awesome and I can’t wait for the film to be finished so you can see what I’m talking about.<\/p>\n I’m going to do a more\u00a0in-depth\u00a0post about this film but what I can say is this: Kane Hodder, Doug Jones, Trees of Mystery, PsychoMonkeys, 3 weeks shooting in Northern California, 1 week shooting in Los Angeles,Uncle Slavko’s Fun Time Blog<\/a>… and that’s just the beginning!<\/p>\n The picture is locked and our opening titles are done (thanks to the very talented Nipa Eason!). \u00a0We have sound design, music and color correction almost complete. \u00a0Now we enter the post post production side of the film… marketing and distribution. \u00a0For a short film this means getting the film on DVD, submitting to film festivals (figuring out which ones are right for this film), marketing it to the public, and also screening it for cast and crew. \u00a0We’re hoping to do a Los Angeles screening (maybe with The Drought and Heath Vinyard’s recent short film) in the next month or two. \u00a0I will certainly keep you all posted as to when that will happen!<\/p>\n The cut of The Drought<\/em> is close to locked and the music (yay,\u00a0Rob Gokee<\/a>!) is amazing. \u00a0This film is shot beautifully and encapsulates a very culturally rich and colorful Brooklyn. \u00a0While my involvement in this film was limited to the work I could do remotely from Los Angeles, I’m proud to be a part of this production and what they have accomplished. Hopefully we can get Kevin Slack (Writer\/Director) and the rest of the team out to LA for a screening in conjunction with A Boy’s Life<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As always, thank you for reading and your continued support! \u00a0Please leave comments and let me know what you think.<\/p>\n If you are a private investor, distributor or donor please\u00a0contact me privately<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Replaced Series<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSOLO The Series<\/h3>\n
Office Ninja<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLove in the Time of Monsters<\/h3>\n
A Boy’s Life<\/h3>\n
The Drought<\/h3>\n
Hopelessly In June<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>While we have Hopelessly in June<\/em> circulating\u00a0the studio system we have submitted the film to festivals in Los Angeles and across the country (and Canada). \u00a0We were thrilled to have our World Premiere right here in LA at\u00a0Dances With Films<\/a>. \u00a0The festival was a wonderful experience thanks to Leslee Scallon, Michael Trent and Tracey Shrier (and of course my sister Krista Vanore who also worked for the festival). \u00a0I met wonderful people – filmmakers and industry execs alike. \u00a0Our screening was packed and filled with laughs. \u00a0We were graced with the presence of most of our main cast: Vincent Brantley, Carolyn Neff, Keith David, Peter Jason, Ella Joyce, Chris Biewer, Chalant Phifer and of course our producing and writing teams. \u00a0In the next month we will be screening the film in Phoenix, Arizona. \u00a0More details to follow. Recently in the press:\u00a0Vincent Brantley spoke to EurWeb<\/a> and we did our own\u00a0Behind The Scenes Interview w\/ Sound Editor, Designer, Mixer, Steven Yeaman<\/a>.<\/p>\n