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Screenplays, Soundtracks and NEW Sales

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Hello friends! I’m happy to welcome new readers from China, Mexico and South America. Artists and especially storytellers share a common thread despite where they hang their hat. It was a fast week because of the holiday Monday. Today we got a nice morning rain that will nurture all the new seeds and plants in the garden and yard. The strong winds brought down a big branch from a Cottonwood tree and luckily nobody was beneath it.

This week I did see a project that caught my interest. I pointed it out to my manager who had a connection to it. We’ll see.

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The symbol of the KNIGHT CHILLS franchise.

Some new development progress on “Knight Chills 2” and I’m excited about some of the ideas surrounding  that project.

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This week (Tuesday, June 7th) “40 Nights” and “Bestseller” will be rolling out on the iTUNES platform. The “Bestseller” soundtrack will be joining the “40 Nights” and so I’m happy that we’re getting those out there available to audiences.

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ASHES OF EDEN

Another “On Demand” deal has been made for “Ashes of Eden” and “40 Nights” and we’ll be announcing that in the days ahead.

Foreign sales talks are underway on a few new projects and I’m excited that some new countries will be getting an opportunity to watch certain films.

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“Chasing the Star”

“Chasing the Star” is in the push for a rough cut. Some music discussions will begin this week with Dennis Therrian who will score and do sound design.

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With the office we’re getting close to putting the actual siding on. I’m excited by each new phase and I know that folks enjoy meeting there.

I’ve also started looking at literary agents. Following the success I’m having as a screenwriter, I’ve decided to look into liquidating some of the scripts I don’t plan on producing. If you’re looking to pay to have a screenplay written, adapted from a book or purchase a completed script, feel free to reach out. I’ve had some great success in this field and I’m going to keep developing that business. I might be closing a deal on another script very soon.

I’m about to go gear up for our soccer match this afternoon. It is a touch cooler so that’s a blessing. School is almost complete so I hope all you students and teachers have a fun summer.

Be safe!

DJ

Planting Seeds = New Endeavors

It is a beautiful Sunday with the birds chirping and now a hot cup of coffee in my hand. The past week like previous ones was very busy but good progress was made in moving ahead. It was nice to spend time at home working on the yard/office and taking some great meetings. Today is exciting because we’re putting the garden in today. I’m also excited that one of our new apple trees that gave us two (2) apples last year is now LOADED. So that could mean hard cider. The raspberries and mulberries are also  developing so more jellies and wines could be on deck. The hops have been moved and will now grow nicely up our lattice. I’ve been planting seed both literally and with new relationships and projects. Let’s look at a few.

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“40 Nights” screening! Thank you to our friends at Reign. Our E.P. Rebecca Lawlor and actor Logan Kishi presented our film to a group of pastors. We ask, if you liked the film’s message and want to support this kind of content – please add “40 Nights” to your collection and post a review at movie sites (www.imdb.com) or retail sites (www.amazon.com). I’m told that five new screenings have opened up from this above showing and we have a growing list of church’s from our website we’ll be contacting. It’s a great movie to EXPERIENCE on the big screen.

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Soundtrack for “40 Nights”

The soundtrack for “40 Nights” is now available to purchase on iTunes. I truly LOVE this soundtrack. It’s beautiful back ground music for any occasion.

BestSeller copy

The next soundtrack will be the dark thriller “Bestseller” which we’re targeting June 7th release with the film also releasing to iTUNES. It can be purchased online – check out http://www.bestsellerthemovie.com also foreign negotiations will start in the coming weeks.

BUY “Bestseller” now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231933475902?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

NEW PR about C.U.J.O. for those interested…

https://www.prlog.org/12560728-cujo-reboot-actor-dj-perry-shows-off-his-intensity-in-bestseller.html

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BTS of “40 Nights” – the camp of John the Baptist

Jesse Low, our director from “40 Nights” has entered into developmental work on the next CDI feature he will direct this year. We will start putting the business together on it this June. We’re all excited to work with Jesse again and we’ll be announcing the project formerly soon.

We’ve also been in talks on a project with BlackJacket Films. They were the production team on the Tony Hornus film “Standing Post” film. I’m excited about the new opportunity here to take another great story to the screen. PreViz and concept art is being developed and the business deal is being worked out.

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“Chasing the Star” – We got to spend some time in the edit suite reviewing nearly 50 minutes of the film. I also enjoyed watching the professional manner in which they conducted themselves. This film will be a wonderful follow-up to “40 Nights” and development on the third film “The Christ Slayer” is now underway.

Lot’s more happening but some are deals that are not yet done. I need to shift my focus here to working the dirt and doing some planting. So spend time with family and remember those who gave for your freedom.

DJ