Good morning. I’m sitting here and sipping my coffee and trying a sweet cream versus my hazelnut. I occasionally change it up but always come back to my favorite. I’ve been enjoying the wonderful Summer weather and especially with the new deck. Nice to sit out there and make business calls. A rest in the hammock is always peaceful. I’ve been doing some tree trimming and herb harvesting, mainly sage and mint. The eggs have been coming every day as the raptors love looking for food on the property. So I’ve been keeping up with all the work. My soccer season came to an end after a hard fought round one of the playoffs. We have many injuries and were missing many others with obligations. I can say the last two games I had no heavy soreness day one or day two and alas the season is over. So I’m in great shape and happy no injuries especially with our next film shooting next month.
Speaking of DEVIL’s PASS – I’ve been unpacking and preparing to move props, prop guns and wardrobe. I need to take pictures and inventory the latter this week. I’m also going to start working on agreements for our artists as the boat is almost full. I’m excited by the cast and crew we have. EVERY shoot where artists get together to create is special. I have fond memories of each and every one. The trick is good communication and to keep it flowing along the proper lines. I had a great transportation meeting last week and the week after next I am having an art meeting. So this week we will focus on the last few flights, lodging and start looking at catering. We usually get some great sponsors involved. I want to thank Mark Balko and his THUNDER BAY RIVER Sanctuary & Resort for his sponsorship of craft service supplies. Also we want to thank Dennis LeRoux and Prentiss Searles for their sponsorships. We appreciate each and every person helping to make this story happen.
WILD FAITH CHRISTMAS – The Red Letter Awards is growing closer where we are up for ten awards I believe. Our director Shane Hagedorn is going to attend and we know he will have a good time celebrating our film. I was happy last week to have the film spotlighted for the Will Rogers Awards with is at the end of October. We might do a few final theatrical events but everyone is excited about the 11/3/26 streaming release.
ROM COMS MUST DIE – Ole Clem and Amos are hosting a BREW N VIEW at The Studio at 414 in Lansing, MI on August 28th, a Friday! Doors and bar opens at 6:30 and movie at 7:30 and the cost is $10 at the door. Come watch this comedy horror film before it rolls to home video.
AI JESUS – This film is being prepped for theatrical release with Dreamscape Productions. It has been delivered to home video but we do not have dates yet. We are hoping to have a premiere in Owosso at the NCG if we can get a run there.
- I just took a time out to run down to an estate sale in hopes of getting a heavy duty wheel-barrel at an estate sale. It was taken as we walked up. Early bird get the worm. But we did get a few cement blocks for a chicken roost and a retaining wall. But I just had an early morning work out.
DEVELOPMENT: I did get some writing done on WILD FAITH 3. I do hope to keep working a scene here and there. Also making moves on RETURN TO ALGONA and I’ve sent a first right of refusal out to previous investors. I’ll soon be opening that up to other funders. This is the sequel to SILENT NIGHT IN ALGONA and I’m excited to film this follow up. Preserving history is a beautiful thing. MBF2 is close to being done also but I’m pondering a few scenes that need to be fleshed out more.
WRAP UP: I’m going to finish up here soon and get cleaned up to go walk the flea market across town. I love going to these especially when looking for props, wardrobe and such. I’m really happy how the year has gone so far minus a few deep loses of friends and family. I just posted about losing Dawn Butler a wonderful hair and make up artist we worked with on 7 STONES and SMOKE & MIRRORS. Cancer is an awful disease and I hope they find a way to prevent that in the near future.
I want to try and do a new marketing campaign for THE QUEST TRILOGY. We’ve been working on a making of book and I hope to get my reflections done this Fall. I also have to write one for the MAKING OF KNIGHT CHILLS. Have you seen these films? If not, you should. They can be watched FREE with ads streaming on different platforms. The KNIGHT CHILLS Blu Ray is pretty awesome with lots of extras included.
I’m going to sign off here and go get cleaned up and maybe eat a few eggs. I might work on a retaining wall but likely wait until later in the week. I hope all of you are having a great Summer. I’m looking forward to the LIONS football season ahead. Also watching MSU can be fun we will see how their team looks very soon. I’ve been behind on some phone calls but I’ve been working hard to keep up. I want to thank Dean and Josh for getting my software prepped for the upcoming film shoot. I hope everyone has a great week ahead. Coffee Cheers! – DJ
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