Thursday, November 22, 2007

Not much to say...

but very much to ponder.

There was going to be a post about casting, crewing, and eating fudge brownies, but alas, that's going to have to wait. Can't call the play while I'm in it.

Alot going on, going down, going forward. I knew I'd get some response to the casting and crew call, but it's starting to get very overwhelming. Wouldn't be so hard if I didn't have to juggle the day job. And on that front that may be changing. May be spending less time on that. Also been doing some video projects to help fund this short film.

And just for the record, here's how it's going down. I'll be doing 1 eight to ten minute short/episode for Monster Cops. Then I'm going to jump right into doing the next Monster Cops feature. Full steam, with the original script and story I had in mind years ago. This means major moves toward fundraising. The fundable page didn't work out, but I've found the funding elsewhere (the video jobs), and it's looking like I'll be able to get a hold of some free resources for everything else I can't pay for. I'm going to keep on the fundable page though, I'll just start it back up every 26 days. The holidays may very well be to blame for the lack in pledges. But I do thank those that have contributed, especially you Brit ;).

I have a feeling it'll be easier to fundraise a movie than a series, but the movie was always kind of the plan anyhow. One thing at a time. The agenda for an independent series will have to way about 3 years. I feel very confident in this fundraising plan, just a small hitch in it though, which I think I can rememdy. Won't say what it is, don't wanna jinx it. It's going to be fun and interesting.

Hoepfully I can get back on track with updating the website(s). This is dependent upon other people, but really no big rush, cuz I still have no idea what I want as a redesign. But it will come to me, and will be crucial in the funding/marketing.

Right now I've got some waiting, some pondering, some planning, and major editing to do on these video projects. I also need to gather some people together and start to form my crew.

I swear it would be helpful if I had an office. I think I have a lead on getting one, I just don't like what I might have to do to get it. No, no, I won't be sleeping with anyone, although that would be easier.

Wait! What the hell is that over there? Oh shit, is that Christmas coming this way. Well dammit.


I'm a bit anxious in juggling all this, but these are the problems I like having, my main goal now is to move into problems I like even better, that would be dandy.

Monday, November 19, 2007

SWAT Research

Yeah, yeah, it's research for Monster Cops. Next up, a real post about casting, crewing, fundraising, and the subtle art of eating a fudge brownie. For now, enjoy these SWAT related vids.

Indiana State Police ERT Breach


SWAT open fire on fleeing drug dealer


Swat Sniper Training


Mind Body & Kickass Moves - Taiwan SWAT Team



FBI SWAT


Socom Swat SF Tactical Training


swat training video

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