Snowing Wonderland and End of Year Updates

Hazelnut coffee cheers my friends! I have awoken to a winter wonderland not just the cold dusting of yesterday. I have been bouncing between film work and end of year winterizing. That includes log chopping, stowing of yard stuff and other cold weather prep. Yesterday we travelled out and harvested our Christmas tree. It looks and smells so great and the energy of the tree adds so much to the house. I know many of us struggle with loss and set backs but gain and success are also part of that cycle. I feel the joy of the season and Thanksgiving was a nice rest. I saw our step sister and hubby’s new home. It was a wonderful time even with the Lions coming up short. (Football) I really do appreciate every gathering and get together. With the unpredictability of life you should celebrate every day as if it could be your last. Let’s move onto movie updates.
1) Harsens Island Revenge is available to everyone either on dvd or streaming. Watch it and leave us a review at Amazon which is the best place for that Watch: https://youtu.be/7MuZzSjwCQI?si=a2vML5a4gAIyRQrS

2) Silent Night in Algona is a great Christmas watch. You can watch here and again leave a review. http://www.imdb.com is another great place to review it. https://youtu.be/mOzU-3AEdoc?si=fAoUUCXdVQQzTuR5

3) Tis the season for The Quest Trilogy which is our spotlight on three very ignored perspectives of the bible. Forty Nights is part 1 watch here: https://youtu.be/E52EV2FPT2I?si=IyzYwxPcRqg0aozG

Part 2 Chasing the Star watch here: https://youtu.be/em6JOnNDC9c?si=gX9Q0tl2xhKYH9wC

Part 3 The Christ Slayer watch here: https://youtu.be/Jd5z9yJ5hVw?si=TuNioGGCk7Zj4MkY

And a film in post due to release next year loosely fits into this trilogy of films above. It was recently announced as AI Jesus: The Secret of the Kingdom Chip. You can read about it here: https://www.prlog.org/13113059-collective-development-inc-mcgraw-multimedia-announce-full-title-for-upcoming-feature-film.html

Many are enjoying a first or returning watch on Wild Faith here: https://youtu.be/g0LCdlq-BK0?si=uOzLJNL9O3ThRrEU before you watch Wild Faith Christmas in theaters over the next few months. This week our rep should announce several new screenings. Once again we indie films have to deal with the studio glut of holiday films. But call and talk to management and request Wild Faith Christmas.

With all this momentum I will be looking to see if the tv show could launch. The original film has been successful and the sequel should hit or exceed those viewership levels quicker. If the eight shows of season one can be funded we’ll do that otherwise it might be another feature.

The music and sound design on Rom Coms Must Die, a dark comedy should be done by year’s end. We’ll do a theatrical run before a 3rd Q home video release.

AI Jesus will be looking to do a close to final edit this week. It will go into post music and sound right behind Rom Coms Must Die. I need to explore the first AI Jesus teaser trailer also.

Development: I ran into one of our extras yesterday at Sam’s Club and they wanted to know when is the next film? What is the next film? It always depends on funds. I’m still in talks on the last few units on AI Jesus. Once completed I will turn my attention forward.

I will say that I’ve been working on the script for MBF2. I also had a great catch up with Austin Two Feathers about his character Buddy that would play a big part in the follow up story. I’m taking my time as the script has big shoes to fill with the first film. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/afDYPOiL5pY?si=2TuNZo5mHrIBZ87_

I’ve also read a half dozen scripts that are in development from other folks. The script is the foundation and needs to be solid.

If you want to watch CDI’s first feature you can watch Knight Chills streaming here: https://youtu.be/ognETSVqirE?si=oqyiHyNr8NpbWFPw

Knight Chills was made with more passion than money in the 90’s. Everyone starts somewhere and this was our first step. The other three films in the classic collection (From Venus, Heaven’s Neighbors, Figure in the Forest) need restoration work which is being discussed. Film look from back in the day burnt in is causing issues. Knight Chills has a Yule holiday theme so it might be a fun watch. Also if you like role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

Wrap Up: I just had eggs and bacon with sour dough toast and I’m ready to attack my day. This week I’m going to start working on end of year final dispersement to our investors. We are stream lining the company flow working with legal and our accounting firm. This will direct more revenue to our investors which is always a good thing.

As we collectively enter the final month of 2025 do so with grace and joy. Be kind to others and generous with your time and patience. I feel the great losses and successes of 2025. Keep your focus on your personal and professional goals. I will speak with you next week. Enjoy the spirit of the season! Coffee cheers! DJ