We’re Back

It’s been a while since we’ve been on the blog, but now we’re back with a purpose. For the last few months, we have been working hard in post-production on Boxer, our new short film. It will be available for free download on our website starting November 8th. Until then, please check out the trailer, which we just cut tonight:

Along with the release of Boxer, we’ll also be launching a new blogging project next Monday. The goal of the project is to present research and strategy tips for lo/no budget filmmakers who are approaching the festival submission process. When your film’s budget is low to begin with, festival entry fees can quickly add up. So we’ve been thinking about ways to use research and strategy to maximize the value of a small festival budget. We also want to profile some festivals that are especially interesting for no/lo budget filmmakers.

This blog will present our strategy and findings in real time. We know we have a whole lot to learn, but in the spirit of collaboration, we’re aiming to document our learning experiences in a way others might find useful. We want to offer a resource for aspiring filmmakers on a finite budget who must select from a vast range of available festivals. On the 8th, we will launch  the project in full detail.

Now for some Halloween fun. We’re Google fanboys and not ashamed to admit it. True, we use Apple for almost all of the post-production process. But Google’s organizational tools are essential for keeping things together around here. So we decided to show some love with a custom-built DROID costume:

Zach Lewis | Co-Producer, Boxer

This costume was made with green fabric, foam, staples, gaff tape, cardboard, fabric glue, velcro, elastic bands, and a few other random things I found around the house. Zach and I worked on it together, and it took longer than I would care to admit… but it was a lot of fun to make.

Hope you had a fun Halloween – check back soon for more updates.