Note from a filmmaker: Friday, Jan 30th 2008

TGIFLOL
Current mood: tired and amused

So this morning starts with me about to go to sleep from last night.

My girl and I have had our first "date night" in months. A lovely dinner in Ditmas Park. I've been producing "Ron Bennington Interviews" on XM 202 and Sirius 197, Sunday nights at 9 and two Fridays ago, we had a crazy day.

The events of the following days lead to me not sleeping and grinding my teeth. This grinding has lead to an infection in my mouth, that has no cavities or anything else wrong.

Long tangent short my face swelled up, on one side for two weeks and I have been a mess. Needless to say my girl was also. So finally we got to go out and boy do I love my neighborhood.

I come home and finish up some work, listen to the Bo and Joe show and before I know it, it's time to take my 5 am mouth pill. 5 becomes 6 and I turn on the Brother Wease Show to hear my girl Lily on air.


This morning Lily happens to be defending "Last Night in Brooklyn", lol. (our IMDb http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331106/)

I call in and now at 6am I am plugging my film, saying hi to my friend and introducing myself to Rochester. What a morning. It was so cool to know that this film can have people who love it and people who think it's garbage. To be honest Wease admitted he didn't see past a few scenes. He's gonna finish and give a review. Can't wait to hear it. I mean tying to go to sleep then finding yourself selling your film. I'm loving this wild ass ride.

Oh, lol, and Marshal Fine, the movie critic happened to be in studio. This could be great or terrible lol.

Can't wait till next date night.

Notes from a filmmaker:Thursday, Jan 29th, 2009

Waiting sucks
Current mood: Chilly.

After I made my first film ("EYES OF NY"), 11 years ago, I thought I had caught lightning in a bottle. I showed everyone every stage of the film. Over and over again and sold a bunch of copies of a movie I probably shouldn't have promoted so much, lol. I still love EYES to this day but recognize how much we have grown. Here's "EYES OF NY"


Now though I have another movie I love but the process is so different. "Waiting" is the major theme of this process. Right now, we're waiting for festival confirmations so that we can figure out what our major promotional plan will be. In the past we could just start screenings around New York but festivals want premieres and we want festivals for this film.

The irony is that we want to self distribute. Most cats at festivals want a deal. We want to qualify for the Spirit awards as well as promote the film nationally. It's so hard to wait for other people. This film has been an intensely personal trial and to not go show it to the world right now is so hard. I want to fill the trunk of our cars with DVD's and go traveling around this country. But they say good things come to those who wait and we've been waiting, lol.

Come on over good things.

Notes from a filmmaker:Wednesday, Jan 28th, 2009

Notes from a filmmaker:Wednesday, Jan 28th
Everyday I'm Hustling
Current mood: Diligent

Hi guys,

I finally want to introduce you to our new feature,


Last Night In Brooklyn Trailer - The best bloopers are here

"LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN"

"If everything in your life was a lie...How far will you go to find out the truth?"

Allison lives, with her imaginary friend Moo until she meets a young con artist who has them running for their lives.

You can pick up a copy of "LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN" at http://www.cypherproductions.com/cypherstore.htm
Thank you so much and we really hope you like it.

www.cypherproductions.com

Notes from a filmmaker:Friday Nov 14, 2008

Notes from a filmmaker:Friday Nov 14, 2008

We're Done! Let's start.
Current mood:Charged

I've been on air and producing for Sirius/XM for a year, Obama won and my film is done. I'm going to call this year a winner. I wanted to say this would be my final entry but that's a long shot. It's time for the real work to start now. At least from my current point of view.

Making the movie was impressive but getting it shown and making money is going to be the trick. We want to go through the festivals and gain recognition but I swear these last three years have financially crippled me. If only there was a way to make money and still be eligible for the festivals.

Maybe we can figure out a way. Stay tuned for "LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN" coming soon...for real this time.

Notes from a filmmaker:Friday Aug 12, 2008

Notes from a filmmaker:Friday Aug 12, 2008

OH boy.
Current mood:deflated

We have taken a horrible turn as most of our sound crew has left for personal reasons. A film is a long, long journey and it is hard for people to watch moments of their lives pass them, while they are still on the same project. I understand that and am slowly starting to understand how I could have helped them more...or better.

I have had to find a new sound crew and rework the soundtrack. Let's see how long this takes. Put the duds back in the closest. It's gonna be awhile.

Notes from a filmmaker:Friday May 2, 2008

Notes from a filmmaker:Friday May 2, 2008

Slow and Steady

Current mood:Excited

Hey cats! Sorry I didn't write last year. 2007 was a doosy.

Today I met my cinematic idol.
David Lynch early on gave me the courage to speak with my own voice and make films that don't try to mimic Hollywood. If he could make films like this I could do whatever I wanted, lol.

As for film making, We have completely finished everything visual with "Last Night in Brooklyn" and are finishing the original soundtrack now. Pretty soon you all can get dressed up in your best duds and watch me cry as we premiere this monster. I can't wait. You cats have been mad patient and we appreciate it.

Notes from a filmmaker: Saturday May 26, 2007

Notes from a filmmaker: Saturday May 26, 2007
Sorry
Current mood:Lost

I lost my Grandmother this week. She was the person I felt most close too in this world. I wish she could have seen this movie. This year has been a trial. The CGI character MOO is impossible. Let me not say that. He looks amazing. That said, he takes three or four times as long to do as we were estimated. Naturally this holds up the score and soundtrack as well as color correction.

Each day this goes longer we loose more money and are going to find ourselves in an impossible debt. Money or the lack there of has taken over my thoughts. This process is becoming more and more about budgeting this monster than releasing art to the world.

I miss shooting and editing. I miss my Grandmother.