It's off to Sundance!

Submitted via withoutabox.com, paid for, packed, and ready to mail.

We had a clamshell case with our nice dvd wrap artwork ready to go, but it turns out Sundance is so eco-friendly, all they want is a dvd in a sleeve and a confirmation number. Not even the application! No superficial nonsense for them! (We did make a nice on-disc print though. I hope they won't disqualify us for wasting ink.) I look forward to the day when I can submit a film (video) via telepathy. Way faster than FTP.

We also mailed a copy to microfilmmaker.com- a great little site that provides professional critiques of Super Low Budget films. They gave Remote Control Grandpa an 8/10! AWESOME!

FINAL CUT!!!

I said before that it was done, but I LIED.

NOW it's done.

(Sorry.)

The "Fine Tooth Comb" phase took a bit longer than expected, but fear not- every single tangle has been eradicated, and the bedhead successfully smoothed out. TOTALLY ready for the class picture.

Within the next 48 hours, our little 85 minute wonder will be on its merry way to Park City, Utah. That's right, we're submitting to Sundance. WHAT. Don't think we'll get in? Well THINK AGAIN; I've got a little secret up my sleeve. It's called AWESOMENESS, and this movie is literally exploding with it.

Normally I don't do this, but I'm feeling especially awesome right now, so I'm going to share a super secret with you.

RECIPE FOR AWESOME

• One part Cool
• One part Funny
• Two parts Hella

Beat on high for 12 months. Chill before serving.

Delicious.

FREE SCREENING!

Great news! Producer Joshua D. Nelson has secured a venue for us to screen The Making Of!
You are cordially invited to come experience all 85 glorious minutes of our hilarious true* story about the little filmmaker that could.
We don't have an MPAA rating yet, but if I had to guess, I'd give this movie a hearty PG-13.

WHAT: A Work-in-Progress Screening of The Making Of

WHERE: Van Duzer Theatre at HSU. 

(Click here for directions)

WHEN: April 20th, 6:15pm (arrive early to get good seats!)

COST: FREE! (Donations (that help the filmmakers!) will be accepted at the door.)

Bring friends! There's over 800 seats! :D

All the Best,
Matt

PS- Not sure you'll like it? Watch the first eight minutes of the film here!

*not true

IT'S DONE!

We've finished making The Making Of! It has been made. 

Now we're going to start submitting to festivals! 

Watch the first 8 minutes!

Editing had been going swimmingly the past few months. The mixing and color grading are really looking and sounding swell. We're still raising money in anticipation for the "festival circuit" (and so everybody can get paid in full), so if you'd like to invest in this upcoming smash hit megablockbuster indie sensation, please contact me!

As a super special holiday bonus, I've uploaded a big clip from the movie for all to see! I'd love your feedback too; please leave comments!

Enjoy! 

(CLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE)

Quick Side-note...

We made a super awesome video for the Humboldt Visitor's Bureau. It's a parody of the Christian the Lion Reunion video, featuring Bigfoot.
EDIT - 3/6/09 - Our video has over 150,000 hits! NICE.
Dig it on YouTube.
And look at the comments! :D

That's a wrap!!!

On September 6th, the 10th day of shooting, we finished production of the movie!
I had promised earlier that I would perform a Celebratory Cartwheel (having never executed one before), and I delivered, baby! I didn't even hurt myself! Eff yeah!!!
Now I'm going to barricade myself in my apartment and finish editing the rough cut. We might have to get together one more time for some reshoots and pick up shots, but production was so Ianfficient*, we probably won't have to.

Check out more pics on my Facebook page.

*The Script Supervisor Ian was so efficient, a new word was created in his honor.

THE CAST:
Erik Rhea...Tom Banks
Kelly Nixon...Herself/Victory Girl
Suza Lambert Bowser...Beverly/Feminista
Rick St. Charles...Konrad Tiltenzumer
Christopher Hatcher...Jeff/Justice Man
Mathew Roscoe...Himself/Tormento
Jason Bone...John McClowski
Leslie Ostrom...Megan Riker
Pryncz Lotoj...Uncle Marv
Dave Hamilton...Gaelon Davis
Silas Knight...Sandor Stockfleth
Thomas Tucker...Kong Fu Sensei
Genny St. Charles-Monet...Sarah Banks
Jenner Cohune...Gloria
Steve Brown...Dentist #1
Jabari Morgan...Dentist #2
Mark DuPre...Fred
Jake Weinstock...Steve
Tisha Sloan...Elaine
Bob Wells...Executive
Brandy Rose...Bicyclist
Lee Ritter...Poet #1
Denise Ryles...Poet #2
Lorna Brown...Poet #3
Tyler Hooker...Poet #4
Danielle Hewitt...Poet #5
Andrew Campbell...Poet #6
Ian Strope...Poet #7
Lacy-Jean Rhodes...Student #1
Joshua D. Nelson...Student #2
Matt St. Charles...Student #3

Byron Stocum...Himself

Police Officer...Rodney Dickerson

News Anchor...Dave Silverbrand