Updates + LIVE from Baghdad (Short Film Pilot)

Hey folks, thanks for tuning back in. With the warmer weather of course comes a surged wave of work opportunities and though I'm thrilled that my Independent Media Company (3Gins Media) is nearing in on it's first year; I'm also feeling the pressures that are associated when you get booked solid for nearly 2 months in advance + Family, Holidays, Events and Life don't just wait for you because you made the decision to chase down every opportunity and then some. I'll be traveling more, which is going to be fun. Just more work associated from my small town relocation since the past 2 years after college had me all over the place. I've been able to pick-back-up and dust myself off.

I've been planning on producing my first short film in some time since college; some of the challenges associated with that of course are the planning, coordination and facilitation of your goal.
It's ALWAYS easier when you're able to pay your talent for their time, however, in my case that's not really a possibility. Though I do plan on making sure their compensated with royalties if said short film garners any attention, profits, sponsorship, etc.

So the story-line of said short film has evolved from a basic scene that I had originally associated with a song that I heard.
I knew there was something going on with my creative angst; I listened to the song a handful of times until the dust settled and what I had was an opening scene with the action and drama and a log-line. for what I now call: LIVE from Baghdad.

Deriving it's name from "Live in Baghdad" - Cowboy Bebop OST track.

The story is about a group of Rock&Roll/ Metal band members who are discussing their off tour shenanigans backstage before they start the first show of a new tour. The Band being featured is Octalux out of Lexington, KY; I wanted a realistic band to play the parts I was seeking to fill and because I'd worked with their Bass Player in his previous band I reached out, things went well, and they fit the bill right away.

Next is to iron out the script between all of my other jobs going on, get the storyboard intact, round up releases, location needs, gear per shot, and insert talent. All the associated logistics and start giving orders...I mean directing.

I've actually got video rendering in the background and I'm trying to get another jobs draft video finished before I leave for Indianapolis...Like I said...a few things going on.

I've attached the first 2 Vlog videos for "LIVE from Baghdad".
Just a heads up to readers- my intention for this short film is to make it raw; it's not designed to be family friendly.

VLOG #1

VLOG #2