First ’40 Night’ Theatrical & Points to Ponder

I have been trying to circle back to the blog all morning. We did step out for a few into the bitter cold that could freeze a polar bear. Okay, maybe not – but it is COLD. That said, in a few weeks we will be filming in AZ and that will be a good stretch of warm. I like that dry heat versus humid heat. Everything is on schedule and this week we will be finalizing a slew of agreements with cast and crew. PR will start rolling announcing our powerful new cast in “Chasing the Star” – 2nd film in the QUEST TRILOGY.

DJ Perry as Jesus in “40 Nights”

The 1st film “40 Nights” is drawing great response from decision makers. The soundtrack is coming along with other speciality items. Our first theatrical set ups are underway. It looks like Lansing, MI and Grand Rapids, MI will be getting 1st play starting Feb. 26th. Info will start going up here. “It truly is a MUST EXPERIENCE on the BIG SCREEN film!” You can track the Michigan showings here –

https://celebrationcinema.com/movie/40+Nights/2-26-2016

Also our previous inspirational crime drama “ASHES OF EDEN” will play Parables TV and can be pre-ordered here for DVD

http://www.familychristian.com/catalog/product/view/id/349087/

DJ Perry as author Mark Franklin

“Bestseller” will be doing some PR announcing its new promotional poster art. This film releases nationally in May 2016.

I was trying to think if we had any teachable moments this week that young filmmakers could take from. These are just some random tidbits of advice in no order.

• Don’t inflate your resumes or try to oversell to someone who researches, which is most credible filmmakers.
• As my dad would say, don’t do something half ass – do it or do not. Hey my dad is Yoda:)
• Be careful who you use as endorsements – if I see endorsements by unqualified people and they are being used – that casts the light of association.
• When location scouting don’t just look with your eyes but your imagination.
• Too much communication is always better than not enough.
• We all must adapt but do so carefully, do not be brash
• Have patience as we bridge the gaps between us all
• A cart has never pulled a horse so do NOT let others try to waste time testing this.
• Do not empower anxiety or give away energy to things that you cannot control
• On smaller budgets do NOT schedule around actors – you need dedicated talent
• When reporting up the chain do not leave out or embellish information – facts only
• Most success in this business is by getting in on the ground level and stay loyal
• Play the long term game not the short game – short sighted vision will derail most

That’s enough thought provoking points. I hope you all have a great weekend. Stay warm if you are in cold country.

DJ