So, I am visiting my folks in Durham, NC, for thanksgiving. The table looks pretty much the same. Mom makes all our favorites, Classic turkey, corn pudding, stuffing, roots, butter beans, cranberry, smoked cured country ham, frozen fruit salad w pomegranate sauce , gravy, asparagus in cheese sauce, .... champagne...ect.
This Year: I'm thankful for my family, friends, and the amazing meal my mother made. I miss my wonderful girlfriend, who is at home with her family, and my sister who is in Belgium. We miss you Sarah.
Watching the usual Bond marathon... not sure how the two got paired, but Bond and Thanksgiving have become synonymous.
We are working very hard at our current IndieGoGo.com (Complete Corners) campaign. After we worked so hard to get our second film shot we discovered things were worse than we thought in the books. Basically we lost one producer about two weeks before film for very unprofessional reasons. Then our lead actress had (for lack of medical understanding) 2 heart attacks. A young girl she will be ok, but we ended up re-shooting about a week and a half of filming, putting us two weeks behind. By the time we had shot our last shot we had gone over budget significantly. Thank God for the generosity of our investors and my business partner Sam Spragins. We were able to get the film shot but our company has a budget gap for next year which has me pretty stressed out. Honestly, I know myself and I will sit and edit this film alone for years if I have to. The film will be finished. But I am extremely stressed because our plans for next year also include an expansion of the company. We had plans in motion to be able to higher on as many as ten people. I was very excited to be doing something that was helping my local economy, and film community. I see so many people filled with potential and talent, just waiting for something like this to open.... Of course don't assume this means have given up or that it isn't still moving forward. There are many options on the table in front of us, and which we pick up and move forward on all just depends... Also we have been working hard on trying to get people involved in The Western Carolina Film Co-Op. Currently only a FaceBook group, we have other plans to assist in the growth of such community efforts.
Finally, I want to say that I am very thrilled. Just thrilled. Life is good. Easy? No. Certain? No. Hell some times its just a regular fucking disaster. But the past year has been a dream come true. I have been making my living doing what I love, and paying the bills with your art is all anyone can ask for. I have no idea what will happen next year but I cant wait to find out. I am thrilled with my own stories, which seem to only get better, or so people seem to be telling me. We are planning my first art show next year, my painting rarely see the light of day.
And most of all, if you go to our web site (www.DownPoorPictures.com) and check out where it says CONTACTS, you will notice that the list of people is growing. These are people who are working with us now. They work for free when we need them, and they are the first people we will be bringing on with salaries asap. I am thrilled that we were able to pay some of our crew on our last set, knowing how hard it is to get paying film work in NC, this is something I absolutely relish. I can't imagine anyone wanting to be successful in their own industry and that desire not being paired with the desire to help ones own community.
Well, enough is enough. I am ranting... and it is 3:20 am.
Congratulations to my friend Parker, hope you and the new wife have a long happy life. To Jasmine and Ben, you guys are gonna be awesome parents! I look forward to seeing the Kaufman wedding! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone. Take care of yourselves and remember to take care of your loved ones.
Goodnight
Jack T. Eagen
Story Teller by any media necessary.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Down Poor is up to more than you may know...
So during the video we have on Indiegogo , I mention our expansion.
Curious?
If you watch our CONTACTS page on our website you may notice it is slowly growing. We have been discussing more than just our next film, but larger budgets, direct lines to distribution, new investors, business loans, consulting with city planners, and education amongst other plans.
Education? We don't just love film, but I love helping other people find the pieces they are missing. Some times that's knowledge. Not only have we discussed assisting Billy Wylde form a stunt team with the assistance of Robery Bradley's Gunfighters from Ghost Town in The Sky, but he has also jumped on board with the idea of teaching others. Part of this comes from the closing of URTV and attempts to build support for the Western Carolina Film Co-Op (check out of facebook).
Not only are we gathering a dedicated team of people who have volunteered months of their time already for the creation of film, but some are helping with the always elusive distribution. Mara Breindel has also joined our team and with her experience at Tartan Extreme, she will be representing us in the vast market of distributors.
Zach Johnson has become infected with the Down Poor disease, and after working as DP on "Corners, his second project with us, he decided to jump in. Currently planning his arrangements to relocate here in Asheville, Zach has provided us with the current trailer for "Corners" which was originally cut solely for the wrap party.
Many of you have probably noticed a huge increase in the regular activity on the Down Poor Social Network, that is mostly thanks to Bailey Townley. After stepping up to the difficult position as Assistant Director and Script Supervisor on the set of "Corners", Bailey agreed to come on under an intern position.
All of our team members come on board with diverse talents and skills. We hope you will get to know them better in the coming months. Of course Sam and I are still here and over the next few months we really have our work cut out for us. Ringside Rosary is nearing the end of post production and is coming out so well it is surprising the writers, editors, and staff in general. Shot for less than $10,000, 10 thousand times better than our first project, and with CORNERS on it way into post, we are hoping you can feel the excitement.
That's it for now. The struggle never ends... keep fighting the good fight filmmakers.
Jack Eagen
Story Teller
Curious?
If you watch our CONTACTS page on our website you may notice it is slowly growing. We have been discussing more than just our next film, but larger budgets, direct lines to distribution, new investors, business loans, consulting with city planners, and education amongst other plans.
Education? We don't just love film, but I love helping other people find the pieces they are missing. Some times that's knowledge. Not only have we discussed assisting Billy Wylde form a stunt team with the assistance of Robery Bradley's Gunfighters from Ghost Town in The Sky, but he has also jumped on board with the idea of teaching others. Part of this comes from the closing of URTV and attempts to build support for the Western Carolina Film Co-Op (check out of facebook).
Not only are we gathering a dedicated team of people who have volunteered months of their time already for the creation of film, but some are helping with the always elusive distribution. Mara Breindel has also joined our team and with her experience at Tartan Extreme, she will be representing us in the vast market of distributors.
Zach Johnson has become infected with the Down Poor disease, and after working as DP on "Corners, his second project with us, he decided to jump in. Currently planning his arrangements to relocate here in Asheville, Zach has provided us with the current trailer for "Corners" which was originally cut solely for the wrap party.
Many of you have probably noticed a huge increase in the regular activity on the Down Poor Social Network, that is mostly thanks to Bailey Townley. After stepping up to the difficult position as Assistant Director and Script Supervisor on the set of "Corners", Bailey agreed to come on under an intern position.
All of our team members come on board with diverse talents and skills. We hope you will get to know them better in the coming months. Of course Sam and I are still here and over the next few months we really have our work cut out for us. Ringside Rosary is nearing the end of post production and is coming out so well it is surprising the writers, editors, and staff in general. Shot for less than $10,000, 10 thousand times better than our first project, and with CORNERS on it way into post, we are hoping you can feel the excitement.
That's it for now. The struggle never ends... keep fighting the good fight filmmakers.
Jack Eagen
Story Teller
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