tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82047503207855246292024-03-13T17:47:49.704-07:00THE SHABANGO PRODUCTIONS BLOGThe Totally Official Blog of Shabango Productionsnicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-5124490410518628682012-07-15T08:24:00.001-07:002012-07-15T08:24:30.455-07:00'Told You So' - DIRECTOR's CUTAnd, here's the director's cut of 'Told You So', our 2012 48 HFP entry.<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-18179181761636643312012-07-15T08:22:00.001-07:002012-07-15T08:22:06.102-07:00Well, we got into the final showing group of the Houston 48 Hour Film Project for 2012. 'Told You So' will screen again at 930pm at the Studio Movie Grill - Houston City Centre as part of the last 10 films in the Best Of screenings for 2012.<br />
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Details of the event can be found <a href="http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/houston/" target="_blank">here</a>. Tickets for the event can be purchased <a href="https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/Buy1.aspx?ID=2641&o=b" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-14237745066244706292012-06-26T21:10:00.004-07:002012-06-26T21:10:37.231-07:00Got Some Love From the Houston Press!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanks to Jason Clemons from SBJ for sending this over ... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first film screened during last night's showcase was called <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Told You So</span> and was created by a company called 4th Collective. The film was described as a dark comedy, but it could have also fallen into the mockumentary realm. It was about an underground "corn holing" competition, which I learned is the name to describe that game, usually found at elementary school carnivals, where kids throw bean bags into holes cut into wooden slats. I was impressed. It was hilarious and looked incredibly professional. Apparently 4th Collective know how to make a 48 hour film; they were the Houston winners in 2009.</span></i></span><br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-68401505358138090302012-06-26T21:03:00.000-07:002012-06-26T21:03:36.216-07:00'Told You So' by 4thCollectiveHere's the movie. We had the premier last Wednesday in Group C at the Houston 48 HFP screenings at the Studio Movie Grill. We picked up an honorable mention for audience award this year. Here's hoping we get the invite to the best of's.<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-85817294060550933202012-06-12T06:47:00.001-07:002012-06-12T06:47:38.565-07:00Turned In, and Totally RecoveredSunday night, we headed over to JAX Grill on Shepherd in Houston for the 48 hour Film project completion. I had Izzy on my arm, so unfortunately no pics, but I'm hoping to get something from the rest of the team soon to post up here.<br />
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Weekend closing thoughts:<br />
-Really wish we would have been able to get some more footage in the flick. There was really just so much funny stuff, but it did not push the story along, it was just funny for the sake of being funny.<br />
-Maybe we will get a chance to do an extended cut for festival submissions if we think its funny enough. There is some pretty raunchy stuff in there, so who knows whether fests will pick it up or not.<br />
-We simplified everything by having one location to shoot at.<br />
-Unfortunately, that location was a crack house.<br />
-Fortunately, everyone was such a freaking good sport about it, that we ended up with some great footage<br />
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Thanks everybody for all of your work and efforts. I'll check back in around screenings to see what audience reaction is like.<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-7885464422926396162012-06-10T09:51:00.002-07:002012-06-10T09:51:20.992-07:00Sunday During 48 Hour Film Project Houston 2012Casey's working on the edit. We're working on music and other important stuff ... like breakfast (brunch now) ... and here's a pic that pretty much sums up the day yesterday ...<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-1639311985346730942012-06-07T21:29:00.001-07:002012-06-07T21:29:50.214-07:00We Went to HollywoodPart time Shabanger Kelli Burns and me went out to Hollywood for the DANCES WITH FILMS 2012 Film Festival. We were honored to have our video for 'I REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU (STALKER)' accepted into the festival, and screened at the Hollywood Chinese Theatre. Its that famous theatre on Hollywood blvd, only its just not called Grauman's Chinese Theatre anymore ... its just the Hollywood Chinese Theatres ...<br />
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It was an awesome time. Awesome being out in Hollywood, and having our work showcased. Can't wait to go back with something else next year. Good Times!<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-40162022741513853932012-06-01T06:50:00.000-07:002012-06-01T06:50:01.983-07:00Out in LA for the opening of DANCES WITH FILMS 2012!As the title says, we're currently out in HOLLYWOOD for the screening of our music video, I REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU (STALKER), at Dances with Films 2012!<br />
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Here's a <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118054835" target="_blank">great article in VARIETY MAGAZINE</a> about the opening. We'll keep you updated if there are any further mentions through the weekend.<br />
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Had a fun experience at the mixer and red (green) carpet media event last night. I'll post pics soon.<br />
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Here's some FANTASTIC NEWS ... We got into DANCES WITH FILMS!!!<br />
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DWF is kindofabigdeal ... http://www.danceswithfilms.com/ ... For us, its really the best, most notable fest that we've gotten into, and we're really, really glad to be a part of it. At least 1-2 of us will be heading out to LA to watch the screening at the Hollywood Chinese Theatre on June 1.<br />
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HUGE thanks to our friends <a href="http://www.scottandpaul.com/">Scott and Paul</a> for letting us make their video, and our other great friends at Third Coast Creative.<br />
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Schedule and Ticket Info coming shortly!<br />
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<br />nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-57402860000932111402011-07-21T17:57:00.000-07:002011-07-21T17:57:13.872-07:00About to Head to the 48HFP Awards ScreeningsSo, we're getting ready to head over to the awards screenings for the Houston 48 HFP. <br />
The festival scheduled two screenings this evening. We're in screening group B, which is supposed to be followed by an awards ceremony. <br />
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Here's the screening group - hope we do well! <br />
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Borderline by team jungle cats<br />
Briefcase, The by Complete S.O.B<br />
Cold War by Moonlite Filmwerks<br />
Creating a Monster by Irony Coast Productions<br />
Drugrats by 5aucey Cinema<br />
Family Settings by Raven Films<br />
Kidfellas by Cat Savers<br />
Neverclear by Hot Pixel Action!<br />
Phil'sFilm.com by InTownDigital<br />
Plushicity by 4thCollective<br />
Super Family, The by Xyro Productions<br />
Trespassers by Gobo Gang<br />
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The Awards Ceremony for the Houston 48 Hour Film Project 2011 was recently announced. You can find details and links on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179784045416443">FB Page HERE. </a><br />
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There will be 2 screenings, and I have no idea which one we'll screen in. We know that we will screen as a winner of the Audience Favorite for Group A.<br />
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I think it will be the first year for it at <a href="http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/citycentre.php">Studio Movie Grill</a>, which is cool. I really like SMG's setup, although the food is just 'meh.'<br />
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Anyhoo, I'll keep you all informed, and let you know as soon as we have more details.<br />
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Thanks for reading!nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-18196545254829389282011-06-29T11:55:00.000-07:002011-06-29T11:55:53.634-07:00NYTVF Submissions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfR2obHp4Rs3Kv64Uj5lf6WMm2Y6AZC81o5cJkvmZcvrxBGJkbqvQtkv9ETAC-N1TabCkQisk2hvFcEEPuo5wnukFgipEHMaGChPQoh2QobUZL1YzZ1qw6dooYuEnTmBNFooaF3EaYULw/s1600/NYTVF+2011+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfR2obHp4Rs3Kv64Uj5lf6WMm2Y6AZC81o5cJkvmZcvrxBGJkbqvQtkv9ETAC-N1TabCkQisk2hvFcEEPuo5wnukFgipEHMaGChPQoh2QobUZL1YzZ1qw6dooYuEnTmBNFooaF3EaYULw/s1600/NYTVF+2011+Logo.jpg" /></a></div><br />
So, at the urging of our good friend Larry, we went ahead and made a couple of submissions to the NYTVF. We sent in 'Lawn Wars' and 'Plushicity'.<br />
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The NYTVF looks like its a pretty cool concept. Last year, they selected 42 pilots, and the winners get matched up with different network development awards.<br />
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'Plushicity' was not filmed as a pilot, but after finishing the 48 hour, we realized that we had a ton of additional footage that was funny, and that we'd like to make a cut that was mostly just the children's show.<br />
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You can read more about the <a href="http://www.nytvf.com/2011_ipc.htm#mtv">NYTVF here. </a>nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-71174716994117031932011-06-23T07:13:00.000-07:002011-07-07T15:22:16.167-07:00CRANEium by Stavi ProductionsAs I've said before, Andrew Stavis and his family have been great friends of ours for many years, and <a href="http://shabangoproductions.blogspot.com/2011/06/back-for-night-2-premier-of-craneium.html">Andrew has been a part of the 4thCollective</a> for the last two years. <br />
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This year, leading a merry band of soon to be high school freshmen, Andrew completed his film on time for the competition, his first time. I'm really proud of him for doing so.<br />
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And now that a bit of time has passed, he has finished his director's cut ... so here it is, the Director's cut of 'CRANEium', by Stavi Productions:<br />
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Just found out that 'Plushicity' has won the audience award for Group A. We tied with 'Family Settings' by Raven Films this year.<br />
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But this marks the 3rd year in a row that 4thCollective has won the Audience Award, which is our favorite award to win. <br />
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I don't know whether to be ecstatic, or sorry for all of your souls for voting for us.<br />
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But thanks everybody!nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-74333447473440532332011-06-17T09:36:00.000-07:002011-07-07T15:21:05.547-07:00Plushicity - 4thCollective - Houston 48 Hour Film Project 2011Here is 'Plushicity'.<br />
This is our entry into the Houston 48 Hour Film Project.<br />
Hope you enjoy it ... and we're really sorry.<br />
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First off, we'll be posting 'Plushicity' from the Houston 48 hour Film Festival here for your perusal as soon as we can, which is Friday. Check back Friday for the internet premier.<br />
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Secondly, we'll be posting a second project that we've just finished called 'Lawn Wars'. This one was directed by Chris Spisak, who is known around town as Speez. He finished a highly acclaimed local short last summer called 'The Usual', and was also the Co-Director on 2009's 'Subterfuge'. In short, he is like a demigod of directing. 'Lawn Wars' looks pretty awesome.<br />
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So come back late this week, and early next to check out these two shorts.nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-23686050683518121522011-06-15T09:53:00.000-07:002011-06-15T10:52:30.432-07:00Back for Night 2 - Premier of CRANEium<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, we went back for more last night at the 48HFP Tuesday Night Screenings. Group A (our group) showed again at 930pm. But what we really went for was to support Andrew Stavis' executive producing, directing, filming, etc, etc, debut., in his group B film <b>CRANEium</b>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Group B featured the following films:</span><br />
<i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"All In A Day's Work"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Cone Man Running (Silent Film)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Cold War"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Moonlite Filmwerks (Thriller/Suspense)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"CRANE-ium"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Stavi Productions (Adventure Serial)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Drugrats"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by 5aucey Cinema (Detective/Cop)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Edgar"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by The Reformers (Dark Comedy)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"From Bad to Worse"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by The Hooollldup Crew (Fantasy)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Le Film de Nikita"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Heathen Pictures (Film de Femme)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Miss Read"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Fun Size Films (Comedy)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Problem Solved"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Big Tree Group (Thriller/Suspense)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Salsa Robot"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Bad Wolf Productions (Anniversary/Birthday)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Super D and Mr. Duck"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Seal Team Ocho (Superhero)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Swing"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Morning Wood Productions (Horror)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Super Family"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Xyro Productions (Family Film)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Wrong Stuff"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Earth Sandwich (Period Piece)<br />
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</span> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Touched: A Dance Troupe's Journey"</span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by The Artist Factory (Mockumentary)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a shot of Andrew and I looking very serious as the films were about to premier: </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CRANEium screened about 2/3rds of the way through the showings, and it had some really, really funny parts to it. The stunt coordination of his actor, Mackenzie, and the blow up doll stunt double was seamless and executed to perfection. The fight scenes were also mesmerizing. His post show Q&A session was really funny and endearing. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've said it before, but I'll clarify again ... Andrew has been a part of the 4thCollective since 2009. He was in the 2009 winning film 'Subterfuge', and was part of the story writing team for last year's entry, 'El Hobonito'. In fact, the whole story for Hobonito was thought up by Andrew and his friends. We just executed on the production, but it was his film last year as well. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2011 was Andrew's first year to do the 48 HFP completely on his own. He and his friends are a mix of 13-14 year olds competing under the flag of Stavi Productions (He has his own clothing line as well ... see above hoody). With the exception of procuring the blow up doll somewhere in Montrose, they were responsible for everything else with the film. And to top it all off, he got it all finished and submitted on time. Only 44 of the 58 teams entered can say that. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To say I'm proud of Andrew is an understatement. His film genuinely made us laugh, and had some great moments in it. I am really looking forward to watching Andrew grow in his filmmaking, writing, editing, and producing capacities, and I hope to be able to help him out as long as he needs us around. I just can't say enough good things about this guy, as well as his sister Chelsea. I would have loved to have her back on our team for this year (She was the female lead in 'Subterfuge'), but she chose to serve as an integral part in Andrew's production team instead. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congrats on finishing on time, your first time Andrew, and for making the audience laugh. You're a good kid. </span>nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-89520943393379853722011-06-14T11:30:00.000-07:002011-06-14T11:30:20.384-07:00Plushicity by the 4thCollective Debuted Last Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUkVlqkFxqIyR-mXOFs-VqRhD5CiNdVuitTALYcvlt5dt_5w8uO5vUjwdFgm_SaWuBoUSOBVX6-UlKBgY8cgNHWAkoXlGlX_iLIca971TpfUi358nxBtHJwYapTKNPodAsq3vw3q_VJs/s1600/Laura+Introducing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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We were really, really pleased with the audience reaction to 'Plushicity'. For those of you that don't know us well, we like to make stuff that makes us laugh. As offensive as 'Plushicity' is, the content, characters, and overall experience made us laugh. <br />
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It never ceases to amaze me how humbling of an experience it is for people to compliment us. It felt like an outpouring of laughs, smiles, and handshakes as lots and lots of folks told us they loved 'Plushicity'.Thank you guys for laughing at it.<br />
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Here's a few pics from last night ...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laura Schlect Introducing Film Group A to a packed house! - Courtesy of Hector Luna - C47Houston.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Group A Films - Plushicity Screened last! - Courtesy of Hector Luna - C47Houston.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filmmaker Q&A After the Screening - Jim & Aydes did the honor of answering questions for us. Courtesy of Hector Luna - C47Houston.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Darling & Jason Clemmons (of SBJ Films) after the screening. Jason was a writer and editor on our film this year! Mike worked on 'Kidfellas'. Courtesy of Hector Luna - C47Houston.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R. Labby, Aydes, Nick, Eric, and a nice gentleman who complemented us after the show posing with us for Hector ... I'm sorry, but I did not catch his name; facebook says its Mr. Joel Irwin. Courtesy of Hector Luna - C47Houston.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once again, the lovely WAGS - Couldn't do it without y'all! And Kat was a star in our movie as well! Courtesy of Hector Luna - C47Houston.com</td></tr>
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</div>nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-72966509594277296092011-06-06T08:42:00.000-07:002011-06-06T08:46:30.778-07:00Its All FinishedSo we turned in the movie on time. We got a lot done on it. First off, I need to say that Jason Clemons is a f'kn machine, and if you ever get a chance to work on one of his shoots, you should definitely do so. Jason came to us by way of <a href="http://www.sbjfilms.com/">SBJ Films </a>this year, or more commonly known as 'Sweet Baby Jesus'. We were happy to have him on our team.<br />
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So here's a few shots from the wrap up / dropoff party at Sherlocks last night. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adam Backman at Dropoff: Thats me in the teal shirt, rather, thats a picture of my butt, with a teal shirt above it. Thats also Michael Darling with the glasses and his back turned. Michael is part of SBJ Films also. He's talking to Nick Mann, who oddly enough we've known for many years from our Main street Improv Days, and who also had his own team in the 48 HFP this year. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andrew Stavis at the Dropoff. Andrew is our protege, who has been on our team the last two years. It was him and his friends who wrote 'El Hobonito' last year, and he and his friend Alec were our 'challenged' kids in Subterfuge. We're really proud of Andrew. In his first year on his own for the 48, he got his film completed and submitted on time. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lovely WAGS - Thanks for everything y'all did and put up with this past weekend. L to R, Kat Castro (Jason Clemons fiance), and Kristin Urbano (my wife). </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 4thCollective Team for the 48HFP 2011 - Left to right: Me, Eric Hesson, Johnny O, Adam Backman, Jason Clemons, Jon Labby. Not pictured is Casey Redmon, Victoria Campos, my wife Kristin, & Jason's fiance Kat.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-71399681112319037912011-06-05T14:12:00.000-07:002011-06-05T14:12:25.021-07:00Final Cut 1So, its about to be finished. The plan is to have the first final done by 5pm, no later. Of course, thats the plan, and nothing ever goes to plan.<br />
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But, we've had a great weekend. We've laughed a lot. We finished with our filming on time, and have had an incredible crew supporting. Clemons is a machine.<br />
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More pics to come.nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8204750320785524629.post-38476167244886043552011-06-05T01:23:00.000-07:002011-06-05T01:23:08.857-07:00Rough Cut325 am, and we are about to watch watch the first rough cut. <br />
Wow. <br />
When did it get to be 325??nicgkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992454859541964590noreply@blogger.com0