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This is something I wrote for my blog journalistbynite, but as I progress in this crazy dream of mine...I figure I should start posting some stuff here.  All comments are welcome.

The 11th Annual Polish Film Festival at the Regency South Coast Village Theater.  

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At the opening of Held, we find a man held prisoner in a small room. He wakes up from being knocked out and discovers several sharp nails protruding through the wall. Each day, A cloaked captor slips photographs under the door showing a mysterious woman. This was a great film. It got me watching until the end and gripping the chair arms. A bit fearing at times but I kept seeking the end. All in all bravo editing,filming and Believable acting. ***** five stars! Bravo! Wanting to see more of the actor's work!

 Static scenes. Ugh - the big “tell” that indicates to any producer that you are a rank amateur. What causes them? How do you fix them? A few simple techniques can make all the difference.

 The preponderance of scenes that take place at a sit-down restaurant that I see in student scripts is amazing. The inexperienced writer rarely grasps that putting two people at a table and having them talk is probably the most static, unimaginative setting you can put on paper (unless you write it like the orgasm scene in “When Harry Met Sally”.)

 How to make those scenes less static using several techniques is simple.

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F*@&!

I really want to cuss up a storm, but I think swearing is largely unattractive, so F*@&!  it is.

I would like Hollywood, 20th Century Fox, Lightstorm Entertainment, Paramount, Sony, Columbia,  New Line Cinema, MGM, Warner Brothers, Silverpictures,

Touchstone Pictures or Castle Rock to produce any of my Screenplays.   

I do know you have policies where you just can't take anyone on that's unsolected material cause then you'll have no policy.

Any Agent who represents Screenplays to them top big name Film Companies above in this message here you can contact me here to talk about this at anytime.

On December 5, 2009 The Orange County Screenwriters Association was proud to host a Q&A with Mr. Kevin Sorbo at the beautiful Regency South Coast Theater. As always, a special thanks to Larry Porricelli and Lyndon Golin at the Regency for making us feel at home.

I’ll admit I’m prejudiced. I really like Kevin Sorbo. I met him for the first time at a press conference for a film of mine he is slated to star in (link.) He was amazingly open and friendly to everyone there, including the press. You just like this man - he’s truly genuine.   (READ MORE) 

December 7, 2009

“Harvey the Monster Racist” premiered on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Regency South Coast Village Theater as part of the Orange County Screenwriters Association event featuring actor Kevin Sorbo.

The cooperative production between OCSWA and Lennex Productions had many instant fans as the appreciative audience gave it thumbs way up for its fun tone and clever writing. The eight minute short had people laughing from the opening images to the closing credits and afterward the gathered filmmakers took a much deserved bow talking a bit about the making of the short.

Victor Phan and Torture Chamber Productions have put together some interesting short films.  This joins that pantheon.  Although barely 60 seconds in length (not counting the intro and ending credits) the short-short film gets to the point and delivers the message (Don't Do Drugs) in brutal brevity.  Having met Victor on a few occasions in the hallways of horror, I can confidently say that he makes films the same way he walks and talks - quickly and with good humor.

"HARVEY the Monster Racist"
Make it Reel Script Contest Winner
 

LINK to TRAILER - Full movie to be premiered on December 5th Event.

Produced by Lennexe Productions
Written by Brandon Tyra
Directed by Eric Hensman
Produced by Eric Hensman
Mark Sevi, and Itai Levin

    DP - Greg Nolan
Edited by Eric Hensman
    1st AD - Rylie Potter
    2nd AD - Charlie Barragan
    Sound Rec - Alex Monroe
    Sound Mixer - Noah Mendel-Kern
    Grip/Gaffer - Eric Dove

October 30, 2009

Ten nights ago, I celebrated the release of my first film, TEENAGE DIRTBAG. I drank champagne. 

Two nights ago, I dreamed I was driving in the daylight on a steep, winding road that had been entirely covered in snow. There was no longer any sign of the pavement, just pure white snow.  I was filled with fear at every corner, but somehow, I navigated my way up this hill.   I didn’t consider stopping, but even in my deepest conscience, I knew not to go too fast, or I would lose control of the car.

On Tuesday night (10.20.09)  O.C. filmmaker Regina Crosby’s film “Teenage Dirtbag” screened at the Regency South Coast Village Theater. Since Ms Crosby has sold the distribution rights to the film to Universal (congrats due for that), and Universal has decided to take it direct to video, this was one of the rare times it could be seen big.

There was a Q&A with Director Crosby and Actor Michael Bradley after the screening led by Mark Sevi of the Orange County Screenwriters Association.

Thumbnail critique - a movie and evening worth the price of admission.

On September 19,2009 Producer Steve Eccelsine provided our membership with insight both sobering and joyous about the business of Hollywood.  Steve read one of my favorite essays from his excellent book "So You Want To Be A Producer" called "All That Glitters."  It shows a producer passionate and heartfelt but with an eye cocked askance on this silly business of making movies.

He has generously allowed us to post it here.  

Welcome to the Mashup Page - why Mashup?  A Mashup is various sources mashed up together to provide a new experience.  With Art, any art absorbed is art returned.