tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79408239318341095652024-03-06T00:12:01.907-08:00SHERMAN'S WAY: Adventures in Festival LandSHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-72229709488709560432009-07-21T10:25:00.000-07:002009-07-21T10:33:01.195-07:00SHERMAN'S WAY DVD on sale TODAY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGtP-ExBOxUuAYGscnU1S1UxmEUkiIzWISp46nk3Q_F0Iou0gkIm519269SLcQiZl-sdBzedCIct5e5EFVt5mqmf2J6aCJDnkmrU0vRId56Z0d-T9CvLyCucWo4s6w0XzB47T6hP39S0w/s1600-h/ShermansWay_DVDcoverFIN.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGtP-ExBOxUuAYGscnU1S1UxmEUkiIzWISp46nk3Q_F0Iou0gkIm519269SLcQiZl-sdBzedCIct5e5EFVt5mqmf2J6aCJDnkmrU0vRId56Z0d-T9CvLyCucWo4s6w0XzB47T6hP39S0w/s400/ShermansWay_DVDcoverFIN.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360966994876806114" /></a><br />A heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone who has been so supportive of our little movie over the course of our festival run and theatrical release. Of all the questions I get asked, the most frequent refrain is "When will it be out on DVD?" Well, the answer is: "TODAY!"<br /><br />"Sherman's Way" is available for purchase from 19 of the Top 20 online DVD retailers, including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shermans-James-LeGros-Lacey-Chabert/dp/B001YTOIX6">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Shermans-Way/James-LeGros/e/883476011141/?itm=1">Barnes and Noble</a>,<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=17801265&st=Sherman's+way&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1986707"> Best Buy </a>and <a href="http://www.blockbuster.com/outlet/catalog/movieDetails/395166">Blockbuster</a>.<br /><br />Of course, you can always rent it at <a href="http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Sherman_s_Way/70115893">Netflix</a> or <a href="http://www.hollywoodvideo.com/movies/movie.aspx?LF=RSS&MID=152106">Hollywood Video</a>.<br /><br />Thanks again!SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-71722897808806817982009-07-17T11:38:00.000-07:002009-07-17T11:49:41.420-07:00SHERMAN'S WAY composer David Michael Frank snags Emmy Nom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim10gU-Rhq68DACsNzPbHjU9YOD1iMQ9DL2lyT-3-xpNcmLirwucvpd8tCqhny4C6hb91ePAvgSiKOFUjKb_OSyGZvgq13436Cd09Gx3sxseuz_jI2JkmMWDOKNAX3L1_XZpbMDv-cERm9/s1600-h/dmfrank.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim10gU-Rhq68DACsNzPbHjU9YOD1iMQ9DL2lyT-3-xpNcmLirwucvpd8tCqhny4C6hb91ePAvgSiKOFUjKb_OSyGZvgq13436Cd09Gx3sxseuz_jI2JkmMWDOKNAX3L1_XZpbMDv-cERm9/s400/dmfrank.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359502445875029634" /></a><br />Congrats to our very own <a href="http://davidmichaelfrank.com/">David Michael Frank</a>, composer of SW's score, for his Emmy nomination yesterday. Even in a category where he is competing against the likes of John Williams (STAR WARS, ET, etc.) David's work on the reality series THE MOLE stands out as exceptional.<br /><br />It's been a busy time for David, as he was also collaborating with King of Pop Michael Jackson on a new symphonic album over the last few months. It's unclear what will happen to the uncompleted project now that Jackson has passed away. You can read more about the MJ/DMF album in <a href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/classicalmusic/2009/07/more_details_on_instrumental_a.html">THE BALTIMORE SUN</a>.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-53450747060398660692009-06-02T17:55:00.000-07:002009-06-02T17:58:28.094-07:00STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE...It's amazing the kinds of emails I get these days. Practically ANYTHING with the name "Sherman" in it gets forwarded to me. One of the more interesting items arrived today from someone in Denmark. I'm not even sure what it's for, but it's kinda cool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMBJfHKNVMuYoBnPkTfWbpvhidr-B8U7vt8gsPYaGyN6AnZbvgvcXSBCMrozuDAul3CTrBNS23nBIpHrvzIOloCTLIX7DA-5N0ZcoTwIYqm5RS9Mn0W9ywuYyBq7ybVHZV33w9Riv71td/s1600-h/ShermanCrossing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMBJfHKNVMuYoBnPkTfWbpvhidr-B8U7vt8gsPYaGyN6AnZbvgvcXSBCMrozuDAul3CTrBNS23nBIpHrvzIOloCTLIX7DA-5N0ZcoTwIYqm5RS9Mn0W9ywuYyBq7ybVHZV33w9Riv71td/s400/ShermanCrossing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342899230710205170" /></a>SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-34308796175911152852009-05-19T17:49:00.000-07:002009-05-19T19:50:35.013-07:00PLAYING AT THE MOS'ART THEATER IN FLORIDA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgZNvzCwNbyCZfUYolmO94u6dsMjqwdqSVsywjlGbrvgL7iDbcsuZDBVRXLxUEqUi_RXldV3EfShBjXY2h0D7JRwKZLG70ID3j__vZY5AC0IUImh_oLx-LacspJ-HqfpDLg_4DfLWcYDq/s1600-h/mosart2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgZNvzCwNbyCZfUYolmO94u6dsMjqwdqSVsywjlGbrvgL7iDbcsuZDBVRXLxUEqUi_RXldV3EfShBjXY2h0D7JRwKZLG70ID3j__vZY5AC0IUImh_oLx-LacspJ-HqfpDLg_4DfLWcYDq/s400/mosart2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337733088968673698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_cwu8B3aQmId0D0IgsURvbtj-x2-QsR4wnet4yTN4SEBVgZu3LqOZZ_ps54GdXPAZ-Ece_jPQ-F8A2PfuVxK8TtLpCkKlVCpbE-pTi8Hj1phNz5nCUAJ0LfPyc6fND-WdjYdYgL0dxth/s1600-h/MosartTheatre.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_cwu8B3aQmId0D0IgsURvbtj-x2-QsR4wnet4yTN4SEBVgZu3LqOZZ_ps54GdXPAZ-Ece_jPQ-F8A2PfuVxK8TtLpCkKlVCpbE-pTi8Hj1phNz5nCUAJ0LfPyc6fND-WdjYdYgL0dxth/s400/MosartTheatre.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337703449233460850" /></a><br />Boy, it's been a while since I've updated this here blog. Well, it WAS designed to follow our adventures on the festival circuit and, well, since we completed the festival circuit and have since enjoyed a modest theatrical run, I'd been focused on our new film. (You'll have to tune in later to find out more details!)<br /><br />But I thought I'd pass along the fact that the wonderful new independent cinema in Lake Park, Florida is still playing SHERMAN'S WAY. Be sure to let all your friends in Florida-land about it. They can get more info at <a href="http://www.mosarttheatre.com/Mosart_Theatre/Welcome.html">Mos'Art</a> Theater's website.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-330363674833273962009-02-12T10:18:00.001-08:002009-02-12T10:18:48.178-08:00NEW SHERMY TRAILER ONLINE!Check out our new trailer!<br /><object width="450" height="304"><param name="movie" value="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/8794"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/8794" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" width="450" height="304" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object>SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-63425289073675045762009-02-02T23:03:00.000-08:002009-02-02T23:07:28.159-08:00SHERMAN'S WAY TO DEBUT IN NY AND LA NEXT MONTH<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VxqdPoF3nO5_O5ufXQAZQNqFj3TMiPaon97WAqJ_SUmCzrVaRq8QSCeb1rnfwXF3DpUrw5eztorvcPyr9pka8JC-LP36aHs_hP6hYL5ebVqhYEtFlbooY29pTNnBfj16W5qQVm3Qqh8q/s1600-h/3402thumb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VxqdPoF3nO5_O5ufXQAZQNqFj3TMiPaon97WAqJ_SUmCzrVaRq8QSCeb1rnfwXF3DpUrw5eztorvcPyr9pka8JC-LP36aHs_hP6hYL5ebVqhYEtFlbooY29pTNnBfj16W5qQVm3Qqh8q/s400/3402thumb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298463280832146690" /></a><br />Get a load of our new poster! It was designed by our distributor (we've a new trailer too, which we'll post soon!) and they've announced that we'll open in NYC at the Village East Cinemas on March 6, followed by the LA release at the Leammle Monica in Santa Monica on March 13. Mike and I are thrilled it'll be on the big screen in the nation's top 2 markets and hope you'll support us (again!) by coming out in droves to see the film.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-60509331651527409852008-10-21T11:25:00.000-07:002008-10-21T11:49:04.915-07:00GOODBYE, JACKSON HOLE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQKN6VuQLjOJZphPOZEL1wW6rZ2e6Dbc0pPU4s2Z6LVkASo1Kuy5-uux4lm5Rng4hQx3Pjo5XMdZmGbnntKmhQcLgeQrlA1JZ-rfXnVdb20vz5H_Mp5Y51WRC3s42scAoQ8mI64wcwWvR/s1600-h/Cathell_Saavedra_Miller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWQKN6VuQLjOJZphPOZEL1wW6rZ2e6Dbc0pPU4s2Z6LVkASo1Kuy5-uux4lm5Rng4hQx3Pjo5XMdZmGbnntKmhQcLgeQrlA1JZ-rfXnVdb20vz5H_Mp5Y51WRC3s42scAoQ8mI64wcwWvR/s400/Cathell_Saavedra_Miller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259678278373258018" /></a>On October 4th I got a Facebook message from Melanie Miller, Artistic Director of the Jackson Hole Film Festival, (above, right with Festival Programmer Cevin Cathell and me) announcing the closure of the Festival due to lack of funding. <br /><br />Today's DAILY VARIETY has run an article (<a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117994249.html?categoryid=1019&cs=1">HERE</a>) about how the current economic crisis has affected the world of film festival sponsorships.<br /><br />It's a sad day when truly great Fests such as Jackson Hole have to shutter because local and national sponsors drop out for monetary reasons. I realize there are a glut of festivals world-wide -- in fact, too many here in the States in my view -- but fests that find a special niche and promote real independent cinema (not just studio specialty arms) are rare and serve as an oasis on our cultural deserts. <br /><br />Melanie, Cevin, Diane and the entire JHFF gang, I want you to know how very much all your hard work has been appreciated. I know Cevin you're already over at Sonoma (another favorite of mine) and Diane you are busy at work on a feature film, but I will always remember the incredibly impressive (and exceptionally well run) festival you put on and wish you tremendous success in your next adventures.<br /><br />Thank you for your dedication and talent over the past five years. I feel exceptionally fortunate to have been a participant.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-22569100913797387162008-10-15T19:50:00.000-07:002008-10-20T20:06:17.078-07:00I'M LEAVING, ON A JET PLANE...I reluctantly checked out of L'Auberge, but was excited to be joining Gerard and Jane for a quick breakfast at their home high atop a mountain range. More stunning views. More great food. More wonderful conversation. I hated leaving Sedona, but needed to get back to L.A.<br /><br />Just to put things into perspective, this is the sight that greeted me upon arriving into Sedona Monday:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXncr7ySoEcx_zMF5qrdcKZYIoov1kPj3OYK30PzY43lGKryLsey04I5HdgEEFn3L9n1HdgebTc39WL7Jf_dSFaz_v-6OTg6LLY-dPIgv4Ig1xDiHKw5PJ5_56oJsU21POf-35aGtqvbz/s1600-h/fullMoonRock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXncr7ySoEcx_zMF5qrdcKZYIoov1kPj3OYK30PzY43lGKryLsey04I5HdgEEFn3L9n1HdgebTc39WL7Jf_dSFaz_v-6OTg6LLY-dPIgv4Ig1xDiHKw5PJ5_56oJsU21POf-35aGtqvbz/s400/fullMoonRock.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259434760295813314" /></a>And this is the sight that greeted me upon returning home:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSk1sffoam_VSfLVcXdBebtIiTgoovrhmIu2LtBAsfHr95eWo8pdZjDgFdnu7rHScvMLdTNJGWxdMp7s9_svKi__3L4ePKdaidpbSKzAVngjhGBxPd1MaOb0uC6p2LBLs5Zupw97d6MK7O/s1600-h/LAtraffic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSk1sffoam_VSfLVcXdBebtIiTgoovrhmIu2LtBAsfHr95eWo8pdZjDgFdnu7rHScvMLdTNJGWxdMp7s9_svKi__3L4ePKdaidpbSKzAVngjhGBxPd1MaOb0uC6p2LBLs5Zupw97d6MK7O/s400/LAtraffic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259435797173858290" /></a>Unaltered pictures reflecting my altered life. Altered by the fact that I've been so fortunate to travel to so many cool places, and meet so many cool people. All because of this little film called SHERMAN'S WAY. For a "road trip" movie that doesn't go anywhere, it's taken me on one helluva fun trip so far.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-52246768238397318652008-10-14T23:49:00.000-07:002008-10-20T20:38:33.379-07:00SEDONA FILM FESTIVAL - Day Two<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuqs3lV1uFUtRMln2mNFOzhpeWsJlfo5owISH0bEpHIGbqXV96Ml4fmHNWdY77vkzbCd9H-JmiplZA9RZH1VycTJ7hM0kC7cmpycAYggx_yJ8C8DnAyfLs_bhd8xW2MZHf_Kik6Yk0iJY/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuqs3lV1uFUtRMln2mNFOzhpeWsJlfo5owISH0bEpHIGbqXV96Ml4fmHNWdY77vkzbCd9H-JmiplZA9RZH1VycTJ7hM0kC7cmpycAYggx_yJ8C8DnAyfLs_bhd8xW2MZHf_Kik6Yk0iJY/s200/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259446460965084770" /></a>I spent the morning working on a screenplay, at first at the desk in my room, then down by the stream. It was a perfect work environment. I even managed to make a number of business calls from my al fresco office. At one point, an agent in New York interrupted our negations asking if I had just quacked at him. No, I said. I’m surrounded by ducks. I assume he thought I was in L.A., and I found it humorous that he didn’t follow up my comment with anything other than a nonplussed “Oh.”<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIEwJVY8EoLXFDLutGNDDy9820d13EWqF4mq4ySGMOhZ_ZpoZauxnnDBWJ19PyM7s_RUzxCoYOF5O7ZYWa1qNej6J1ghIjvlkVSfXN_qnsj5jUqllbp9-eWAYFX76iyt0dyQ4Vke7CB0O/s1600-h/PatSedona.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIEwJVY8EoLXFDLutGNDDy9820d13EWqF4mq4ySGMOhZ_ZpoZauxnnDBWJ19PyM7s_RUzxCoYOF5O7ZYWa1qNej6J1ghIjvlkVSfXN_qnsj5jUqllbp9-eWAYFX76iyt0dyQ4Vke7CB0O/s200/PatSedona.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258204214658788754" /></a>After lunch I finally had the opportunity to meet Pat in person. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enthusiastic festival director anywhere on the planet. His infectious smile and enthusiastic love of movies goes a long way to explain why Sedona Film Festival enjoys such a great reputation among filmmakers and filmgoers alike. As I pulled up to the Harkins Theater, I took note of the many construction/traffic workers outside the theater. They seemed to be waving people into the cinema with their big orange flags. When Pat greeted me in the same reflective yellow vest and hard hat, I became aware of all the traffic cones and street signs leading into the theater where the film was going to be playing. It was all for us! I was so amused and impressed with how they decked the place out with the Sherman traffic sign motif. Very clever. Very effective. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYDoh7c3EWk4fqVZKXdaCLXwlvv1-YBVNfHgxXtqsAtWsyGkf8XaUndxuiudP4juLjbfWiCxXtt33iHe0aSgHZnTaFiY9DlBleZ7mW_VG1-I-6-sW9cQ6cPKWIWEZxfbWw1FchMue3Fir/s1600-h/lineup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYDoh7c3EWk4fqVZKXdaCLXwlvv1-YBVNfHgxXtqsAtWsyGkf8XaUndxuiudP4juLjbfWiCxXtt33iHe0aSgHZnTaFiY9DlBleZ7mW_VG1-I-6-sW9cQ6cPKWIWEZxfbWw1FchMue3Fir/s400/lineup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258203656537260722" /></a>We went inside and did a sound and picture check on the film before I dashed back to the hotel, where Mike was due to arrive at any minute. The theater lobby was already filling up with people buying tickets to the 4:00 screening – including Joaquin’s mom and dad, sister and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The place was crawling with Sedillo’s!<br /><br />Mike and I got some business done on his porch (over a glass or two of wine) before we headed back to the theater for the first screening’s Q&A. It went great until an audience member commented on how cool she thought the sepia coloring we did on the film was but asked about its meaning. I looked to Pat and he explained that there was a problem with the projector, but it was being corrected for the next screening. It was funny how many in the audience thought it was some kind of artsy creative choice we made. Maybe on our next film. As we’ve seen at many other festivals, the audience asked great questions and made for a lively give and take. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLal3MyMu_uSyyvGAEJWELs5RxsjjTVvF2lLju_Ep-UOY3fUN0cMrCNuILydwpObjDKLoAVkYg-VPSZzaj_PO7Zmkjb80BOGmNzgffDex5ILG4cH-vhlUpSPw8q3TvbijnLzkucAO4ERK/s1600-h/MaryFisher.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLal3MyMu_uSyyvGAEJWELs5RxsjjTVvF2lLju_Ep-UOY3fUN0cMrCNuILydwpObjDKLoAVkYg-VPSZzaj_PO7Zmkjb80BOGmNzgffDex5ILG4cH-vhlUpSPw8q3TvbijnLzkucAO4ERK/s200/MaryFisher.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258204896780613330" /></a>Following the Q&A, Pat introduced Mike and I to Mary and Suzy, festival board members who were graciously hosting a dinner for us at their home between screenings. And what a home it was. A stunning, sprawling pueblo-inspired ranch home nestled in one of the most beautiful spots I’d ever seen. The delicious food was topped only by the delightful conversation. It was certainly an evening to remember. Time for us to return to the theater came quickly, and Mike and I arrived just as the film finished up. <br /><br />Now… a warning for filmmakers on the festival circuit who also like their wine: ease up on the grape before doing a Q&A. I’m afraid I was a little fast and loose with my attempts at humor and forgot that our audience consisted of more than just college kids. When a sweet elderly man commented on how much he enjoyed not just the jokes, but also the heartfelt moments that left a lump in his throat, I smiled, paused and promptly called him a “pussy.” The stunned look on everyone’s face – including Mike’s – albeit priceless, is one I hope not to see anytime soon. I’m sure there were other transgressions, but thankfully my buzz was such that I’ve all but forgotten them. I’m sure Mike will remind me, however, whenever the opportunity arises. Luckily, everyone afterwards was extremely kind and filled with good humor. Seems the evening was a success. <br /><br />I can’t wait to finish our next film and hopefully be invited back to Sedona. I’ll promise not to drink too much.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-87142586667222972152008-10-13T19:01:00.000-07:002008-10-20T20:37:33.165-07:00SEDONA FILM FESTIVAL - Day OneI was particularly excited about returning to Sedona to screen SHERMAN’S WAY during the festival’s Second Tuesday series. As I mentioned earlier on this blog, I had been to the festival years and years ago with another film and it has long held a special place in my heart among film fests. Add on top of that Joaquin Sedillo (our DP) still had tons of family living in his hometown of nearby Flagstaff and were certain to attend, I knew Mike and I were in for a fun couple of days. <br /><br />After arriving at the huge Phoenix airport, I hopped into my (generously provided) rental car for the two-hour drive to Sedona. (BTW, have you noticed the trend at rental car companies lately? They seem to run out of the compact or midsize car you reserved the second you arrive, and offer to “upgrade” you to a gas-guzzling SUV. It’s happened to me 6 times in the last couple months. This time I insisted they honor the reservation, and they eventually found for me an economy car that resembled a bright red roller skate that “whistled” loudly whenever I exceeded 30 mph.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs60toPQIfreKybOSXTm35mL6TPXqjsaoF1SeB6HIvjK3WXHbA2h5jaNsWAdWLla30ErDf1iO913L-BVYk2xPaYGgNgVU-hgB9dNj7oDoptnS423eXKqSc29D5Rf5_HZuteKwZLL2kR1we/s1600-h/RedRock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs60toPQIfreKybOSXTm35mL6TPXqjsaoF1SeB6HIvjK3WXHbA2h5jaNsWAdWLla30ErDf1iO913L-BVYk2xPaYGgNgVU-hgB9dNj7oDoptnS423eXKqSc29D5Rf5_HZuteKwZLL2kR1we/s400/RedRock.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258201450128970738" /></a>The scenery got increasingly beautiful as I neared the Red Rock desert city and, aside from a plethora of construction workers buzzing around a series of brand new roundabouts, the town looked exactly as I recalled. As I checked into the L’Auberge de Sedona (this fest really knows how to spoil filmmakers!) I was taken by the amazing views surrounding the luxury resort. I snapped a picture of the view from my cabin (above).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6PHS5zjVP4E3qDKQyQYu7vcRhevR0SCsiHMWr-ehNUDhBCDHnrQqPE7NMJ2vvgw4uP7_REU1AXTmkSqvexncsv-bD-kMgUdqC21lzaBWTszfu6C8m1FTZk9nReL_lWRQmE-cgX4YigbB/s1600-h/Picture+18.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6PHS5zjVP4E3qDKQyQYu7vcRhevR0SCsiHMWr-ehNUDhBCDHnrQqPE7NMJ2vvgw4uP7_REU1AXTmkSqvexncsv-bD-kMgUdqC21lzaBWTszfu6C8m1FTZk9nReL_lWRQmE-cgX4YigbB/s200/Picture+18.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259446144178710610" /></a>Fest director Pat Schweiss called to make sure I was settled in and asked if I needed anything. I looked around the sumptuous room replete with King Size bed, wood-burning fireplace, big screen TV, spa bathtub and a private porch overlooking a duck-filled stream. “I could really use an additional 5 days here!” “We’d be delighted,” was Pat’s cheerful reply. I, of course was kidding. Not sure if Pat was. <br /><br />The hotel was hosting its nightly wine and cheese reception (anytime you put the words “wine” “cheese” and “free” together… I’m there) in the main lobby and I was joined for a drink with my old friend from Australia, actor/writer Gerard Maguire. It was great seeing him after way too many years. We continued our visit over dinner at the nearby Cowboy Club and promised to get together again tomorrow after the screening when his wife Jane Alsobrook could join us. Jane and I worked together years ago (she in distribution, I in production) -- she’s a legend in the independent film world.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-8336548863266437252008-10-04T00:50:00.001-07:002008-10-04T01:05:38.575-07:00BLOG WITHIN A BLOG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFDrUJk-qBQj9vsVs-nFQRcS0x75ORWttwyCicMn3Jg6N9k7DCL27iAtXaDGb6GbwOduECu_zF4ZEZONQGLdyOx3KiO6fl4ymGmY38SHTeP8tBKtuAQhBFmYUdHIGPrG-G-f2hvt1SJiW/s1600-h/Paper+Doll+with+Shermans+BLOG.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFDrUJk-qBQj9vsVs-nFQRcS0x75ORWttwyCicMn3Jg6N9k7DCL27iAtXaDGb6GbwOduECu_zF4ZEZONQGLdyOx3KiO6fl4ymGmY38SHTeP8tBKtuAQhBFmYUdHIGPrG-G-f2hvt1SJiW/s320/Paper+Doll+with+Shermans+BLOG.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253203848026627074" /></a>Okay, how trippy is this? A screen capture of this blog was utilized on TV personality Tamara Henry's blog, and now I'm posting the altered blog in our blog. It's all getting a bit Escher. Tamara's show IN WITH TAMARA HENRY (which will air this coming Monday, October 6 in the Los Angeles area on Time Warner Cable channels 43, 77 and 98) features a segment on the Gaia Film Festival where SHERMAN'S WAY was honored with the Audience Award for Best Feature. I'm the in-studio guest, and had a fun time chatting it up with the delightful Ms. Henry. Unfortunately, I have no idea what time the program airs. Perhaps you can just park yourself in front of the TV and watch public access programming all day long.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-58433902454197189942008-10-03T20:27:00.000-07:002008-10-03T20:40:22.560-07:00SHERMY IN THE NEWS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EctdF9_30M75asmvEENaBRKfHiE-5_sURX1_0I_YaYTxvtrbVSPXd66NjwUYBz77MoKhyG0CcOjukQnCXLqwS-JVDOvbsLXCKfIg83nlB_Z90FYDzaXwtHdep2hZyMiBLTQ9cp8euF0w/s1600-h/BritishMotoring_Header.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7EctdF9_30M75asmvEENaBRKfHiE-5_sURX1_0I_YaYTxvtrbVSPXd66NjwUYBz77MoKhyG0CcOjukQnCXLqwS-JVDOvbsLXCKfIg83nlB_Z90FYDzaXwtHdep2hZyMiBLTQ9cp8euF0w/s320/BritishMotoring_Header.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253136953281216114" /></a>One of the biggest personal by-products of directing SHERMAN'S WAY was my new-found enthusiasm for British cars in general, MGB's in particular. Little by little, I've seen my mailbox filled with all sorts of publications relating to British motorcars -- some I've subscribed to, and others that just mysteriously show up in my mail. One such publication arrived today, and as I was perusing its contents over lunch, I was surprised to see a mention of our very own MGB movie. Appropriately titled BRITISH MOTORING magazine sent reporter Kathleen Mangan to the MG2008 Car Show, where as you may recall, we screened the film to an enthusiastic crowd of 300. Thanks, Kathleen for mentioning the film! We appreciate the publicity! If you'd like to read the article online, click <a href="http://www.britishmotoring.net/current_issue/2008_Fall.pdf">HERE</a> and scroll down to page 35. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31ZnJVY3gk0tZihs8V8qz4eUYQRJaMVLm7fgaLyHwFPlDVNwNqtJEzeouk2LeHHgNr8xMKgpmGlIJg0RasOeRFFuL34k7NGST7_FFpPigN-whRIJN8lpWSeuPhBnUcG5ercu1aTLawNLA/s1600-h/Picture+21.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31ZnJVY3gk0tZihs8V8qz4eUYQRJaMVLm7fgaLyHwFPlDVNwNqtJEzeouk2LeHHgNr8xMKgpmGlIJg0RasOeRFFuL34k7NGST7_FFpPigN-whRIJN8lpWSeuPhBnUcG5ercu1aTLawNLA/s320/Picture+21.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253138449702583570" /></a>We've also started getting some press surrounding the upcoming SEDONA FILM FESTIVAL Second Tuesday Screening on October 14th in Arizona. Check out the latest online edition of <a href="http://www.redrockmagazine.com/arts/2008/10/shermans_way_an_excellant_choi.php">RED ROCK MAGAZINE</a> for a feature article on SW.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-63101278026262837752008-09-27T22:06:00.001-07:002008-09-27T22:24:04.808-07:00SEDONA FILM FESTIVAL - SPECIAL SCREENING<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr86BJk3GHA2OPp2mJDxJ9XlOBvxX0Eb1YbVAo4OQFpt_IoodCdd6rdHj2ca8TftcsuGHsKn0ztA59i3L45JLLsYOjIZZHZMpoJncYZE_PTFPMR6afm1ksk8Po-CRmXVvd1MGWPLtRMKsV/s1600-h/poster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr86BJk3GHA2OPp2mJDxJ9XlOBvxX0Eb1YbVAo4OQFpt_IoodCdd6rdHj2ca8TftcsuGHsKn0ztA59i3L45JLLsYOjIZZHZMpoJncYZE_PTFPMR6afm1ksk8Po-CRmXVvd1MGWPLtRMKsV/s320/poster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250938544478076306" /></a>Almost ten years ago I was fortunate enough to win Best Feature Film with RHAPSODY IN BLOOM at the Sedona Film Festival and am thrilled to be invited back to screen SHERMAN'S WAY as part of the festival's prestigious SECOND TUESDAY SERIES. We'll screen twice at the Harkins Sedona Six Theatres (at 4pm and 7pm) and both Mike and I will be on hand for Q&A after each screening. I absolutely love Sedona and its very art-oriented community. I'm bummed however that our cinematographer Joaquin Sedillo won't be able to join us (he's shooting a series for CBS in San Diego), especially in light of the fact he was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona -- just minutes away from Sedona. But I'll use the tie-in to feature an interview with Joaquin on this blog in the coming days. <br /><br />For tickets and more information on the event, click <a href="http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com/show.php?x=26&y=146&">HERE</a> to visit the festivals website.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-69623810295271295722008-09-26T00:13:00.000-07:002008-09-26T00:25:41.054-07:00HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xNGDFDErm-usFRZQrjLtci9eNiWLDdFWhhoMGYOayByVokGNoN2WvUePwFr7KqjA2upLN3lqWVBZhHhC4RYBbqUx7BBoNdqQQa4-VnTgADbcfPqCfvKEaKdjxNRasyNw5uHDsQ6QIIa3/s1600-h/hollywood_film_festival.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xNGDFDErm-usFRZQrjLtci9eNiWLDdFWhhoMGYOayByVokGNoN2WvUePwFr7KqjA2upLN3lqWVBZhHhC4RYBbqUx7BBoNdqQQa4-VnTgADbcfPqCfvKEaKdjxNRasyNw5uHDsQ6QIIa3/s400/hollywood_film_festival.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250225542630761762" /></a>Looks like we'll be concluding our festival run at the prestigious Hollywood Film Festival on Saturday, October 25 with a 9:00 PM screening at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood! We've a 200 seat theater to fill, so start spreading the news! Tickets will be on sale through the Arclight website and I'll notify everyone on this blog exactly when they become available.<br /><br />Ten years ago we screened my first collaboration with Mike, RHAPSODY IN BLOOM, at the festival. Star Penelope Ann Miller won Best Actress for her tour de force performance as Lilah Bloom. I've never really been sure what <span style="font-style:italic;">Tour de Force</span> means (I think Lance Armstrong is involved somehow) but we were all honored anyway. Who knows? Perhaps this year Mike will get the honor. Wouldn't that be a nice little bookend?SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-17836742855966567752008-09-14T13:35:00.000-07:002008-09-24T21:48:35.972-07:00COYOTE FILM FESTIVAL - Day ThreeWe needed to make a midday flight from Oakland, so Mike and I left Lake County early and had breakfast in Calistoga. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to say goodbye to Karen in person, which we would have liked, as she was a terrifically enthusiastic supporter of the film and worked tirelessly to bring SHERMAN'S WAY back to where it all started. Not to mention she filled our guest house with yummy wines and tasty goodies! Thank you, Karen for a wonderful experience!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYeZFYO9Hfvq9hPkEuDp0mu7MNvaBFTXfc-KWsru4flElttmSd5NxyrBf1B4fRLwc0vGpiZUyiHUF771YYqQ7Vqe9S7vMK5kiFeZrWmL1ZY-4UQBSg_EwvSPxO3uNVd9SDrYgH2_3Lbx-C/s1600-h/screen-capture-6.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYeZFYO9Hfvq9hPkEuDp0mu7MNvaBFTXfc-KWsru4flElttmSd5NxyrBf1B4fRLwc0vGpiZUyiHUF771YYqQ7Vqe9S7vMK5kiFeZrWmL1ZY-4UQBSg_EwvSPxO3uNVd9SDrYgH2_3Lbx-C/s400/screen-capture-6.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249814598978737122" /></a><br />Elizabeth's article in Lake County News was published in the Sunday edition, and can be read online <a href="http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5685/764/">HERE</a>.<br /><br />In just a few minutes, Mike and I will be boarding a plane to Denver to work with a writer adapting his play for what we hope will be our next feature film project. Oh goody! A whole new blog to look forward to!SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-27664196861897266722008-09-13T20:47:00.000-07:002008-09-24T22:13:16.936-07:00COYOTE FILM FESTIVAL - Day TwoMike and I began our day by heading over the hill into St. Helena to check out some wineries. After breakfast (and a brief stop into a boutique pet store so Mike could buy his dog Stevie an over-priced treat) we remembered we had a friend who owned a nearby vineyard. We hastily arranged a private tour of the sumptuous grounds and topped off the visit with a leisurely tasting of six of their top wines. What a treat!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRum0MZezKfqs58btI311q5vfDSm3JanXo1rFYedCqAdqTfv9DI4nlGJOG_7OGYk-GomhTVPS3acNFa6TwdgBfNK7fPqLSDB3t7tVZUcuORC0FZL_F3kPJlVoW6b9S9NaV8fhxztmIFgi/s1600-h/IMG_7523.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRum0MZezKfqs58btI311q5vfDSm3JanXo1rFYedCqAdqTfv9DI4nlGJOG_7OGYk-GomhTVPS3acNFa6TwdgBfNK7fPqLSDB3t7tVZUcuORC0FZL_F3kPJlVoW6b9S9NaV8fhxztmIFgi/s200/IMG_7523.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249692097930307378" /></a>We made it back into Middletown just in time for the Q&A following the 4pm screening. Again, we were greeted by an enthusiastic audience filled with friendly faces, some of whom were quite familiar -- including Isabella Mattina, the adorable young redhead who has an interesting on-screen encounter with James LeGros' Palmer. She was a terrific sport and joined us on stage for the Q&A. <span style="font-style:italic;">(Click on picture to enlarge.)</span><br /><br />After signing a few autographs, (I know, huh?) we were whisked away by Karen to the Boar's Breath restaurant to dine with local reporter Elizabeth Larson of Lake County News. The two hour dinner was not only tasty and filled with great conversation, but will result in a feature article on the film. <br /><br />The 8pm screening got off to a late start due to overcrowding (how cool is that!) so the Q&A started just before 10pm. Another great crowd. This audience was very eager to ask questions, which Mike and I enjoyed fielding. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGXDx2bp0Gz9Oq-fOXs_vBHkokSWnboSzl3L2z97cQF6Au1k1kHIqKGeMfIzMzZWB4o_xZB-wP0aAA-IMdjnCtMUcPkXkI5gGCeQBEevbufDw4xbJsSCmMWGSDu2DMsz2xJi53b0OWnfd/s1600-h/CraigSaavedra_kelseyville.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGXDx2bp0Gz9Oq-fOXs_vBHkokSWnboSzl3L2z97cQF6Au1k1kHIqKGeMfIzMzZWB4o_xZB-wP0aAA-IMdjnCtMUcPkXkI5gGCeQBEevbufDw4xbJsSCmMWGSDu2DMsz2xJi53b0OWnfd/s400/CraigSaavedra_kelseyville.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249821847413829138" /></a>Rob Brown, the county official who not only helped us with road closures but also served up an amazing Bison BBQ for the entire crew during the shoot, was there with his lovely wife and daughter. Missing was his son Jordan who had better things to do than see himself up on screen as an extra! Also in the audience was local realtor Rick White, who shared with us the above photo he took during the shoot, as well as our wonderful hosts, the McLaughlins, who invited us back to the main house for post-screening drinks. <br /><br />After saying goodnight to everyone, we hopped into our rented Grand Prix and navigated the dark roads back to the compound. As we wended our way down the dirt roads towards our guest house, a large buck bolted in front of the car, startling both Mike and I. He was followed immediately by a young deer and, seconds later, a GIANT mountain lion! For some reason, I joined in the chase with my high beams on and soon watched the racing trio disappear into the woods. City boy Mike insisted we drive to the nearby main house, lest the mountain lion decide on a gamier meal -- a New York cut perhaps? As I inadvertently drove across the McLaughlin's lawn, we excitedly chattered on about our Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom experience. Inside, as we sipped wine and devoured cheeses, the other guests were somewhat nonplussed about our brush with death. Seems there is a lot of wildlife in Whispering Pines. Charlie and Linda were amazing hosts, and we greatly enjoyed meeting all their friends. As 1am approached, we reluctantly said our goodbyes and risked our lives racing back to the guest house before we being eaten. Ah, the glamorous lives of filmmakers.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-14576537750740094022008-09-12T23:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T21:55:56.164-07:00COYOTE FILM FESTIVAL - Day One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQuNEjYd1h-QqWk8zex896s-Z0jUjVL4rrXBhJRcjE_Joj3mVoTMfHT4bETFMdMngjKE2JZE6SStO44ZcBrNze5pFVchU8RBpkED9cn0U0R5-zIODzh9d540nIFUykHp1cZ8ccXIo8olp/s1600-h/IMG_7526.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQuNEjYd1h-QqWk8zex896s-Z0jUjVL4rrXBhJRcjE_Joj3mVoTMfHT4bETFMdMngjKE2JZE6SStO44ZcBrNze5pFVchU8RBpkED9cn0U0R5-zIODzh9d540nIFUykHp1cZ8ccXIo8olp/s400/IMG_7526.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249691018551533218" /></a><br />Of all the festivals we’ve played, Coyote promised to be a special experience given that it took place in the very community in which we shot the movie. And as a result, many in the audience were sure to have been extras in the movie, or owners of the locations we used.<br /><br />Mike and I arrived at the San Francisco International Airport at roughly the same time -- me from L.A., he from New York. After renting a car, we made our way up through Napa, Sonoma and Calistoga, where we stopped for a quick lunch. Then we were on our way through the winding roads into Lake County. Middletown to be exact – the home of Lake Langtry where we spent 10 days shooting the lakeside scenes with Mike, James LeGros and Enrico Colantoni.<br /><br />We met up with Festival founder/director Karen Turcotte at the venue, checked out the projection equipment then followed her to our digs for the next couple of days. Lake County locals Charlie and Linda McLaughlin generously hosted us in one of their beautiful guest homes on their Whispering Pines compound. Mike was dubious at us staying at a compound for the word conjured up images of the Branch Davidians in Waco. For me, “compound” brings to mind the Kennedy’s retreat in Hyannisport. We were delighted to see that reality was closer to what I had imagined!<br /><br />After a short rest, we briefly met our hosts and then headed off to dinner at Boars Breath restaurant – a local fine-dining establishment we frequented during the shoot. Mike and I both enjoyed a bottle of the local Guenoc wine during dinner and arrived at the screening sufficiently relaxed. The place was packed with familiar faces eager to see what we had shot two years ago. After welcoming everyone we dashed out (there is only so many times we can watch the damn thing) and returned 90 minutes later for the Q&A.<br /><br />The response was terrific and the comments very generous. The entire audience stayed for the 30 minute session, some offering up corrections to spellings in the end credits! It’s always fun for us when both Mike and I are there for the Q&A, as we offer differing perspectives and commentary on the experience. A special treat was the attendance in the audience of local actress Margaret Beach who played the travel agent. Also in the audience were local county officials Kelly Cox and Debra Sommerfield, both of whom were key to bringing the production up to Lake County and without whose help the film would not have been possible. Also there was Sandy Tucker, the super nice rep from Lake Langtry Vineyards who was instrumental in securing the Guenoc Wine property. <br /><br />The sad note was that Tom was scheduled to join us, and his death just a few days earlier was constantly on my mind. It was difficult at times to see him on the screen, but I will forever be proud of the fact that I played a role in the realization of his life-long dream to be a film actor.<br /><br />Although, like cell reception, the GPS connection was spotty in the mountains of Lake County, but we managed to find our way back up to Whispering Pines (the town, not the resort where we housed the crew during production) and settled in for the night.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-29998874403159410632008-09-06T14:08:00.000-07:002008-09-08T01:40:09.035-07:00THOMAS R. NANCE : July 16, 1965 - September 5, 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCzdSRfVTTV_SeHMGTqZbSRovLZgYWZQBJ-GsLPazOqmXmlgGMPBrNppZd_O-Apg0d1IyrEHd9yZBVfIt7PRsHVq_qlxFcHSh2fYzgRg5rU41vupiJwNaO_SNSgE5cKd7W30rue5zT6LI/s1600-h/TRNheadshot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCzdSRfVTTV_SeHMGTqZbSRovLZgYWZQBJ-GsLPazOqmXmlgGMPBrNppZd_O-Apg0d1IyrEHd9yZBVfIt7PRsHVq_qlxFcHSh2fYzgRg5rU41vupiJwNaO_SNSgE5cKd7W30rue5zT6LI/s400/TRNheadshot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243020446237209682" /></a>Tom Nance, a key member of the SHERMAN'S WAY family, and one of my closest friends for nearly 30 years, was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle in Los Angeles late yesterday. The tragic loss that we all feel is almost indescribable. Tom's laugh-out-loud script and years of hard work on the film were invaluable. His late in life pursuit of an acting career began in earnest with his debut as DOUGIE the car salesman in SW and will always be a reminder of just how multi-talented he was. Tom also designed our logo, website, poster and other sales collateral. To say he is irreplacable is putting it mildly. He was one of a kind.<br /><br />A huge talent. A great friend. A tragic loss. I'll miss you, Tommy.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-79393490146191853332008-08-31T15:28:00.000-07:002008-08-31T20:37:24.106-07:00SHERMAN, SHERMAN EVERYWHERE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjYc3mqpD5uVQNTghjKa_6YvbFpANUkgATPcKjUL4m0yvVCg8BKQbLu_z5ffa2j3Opn86qAlZX88_8E2LgbpGMQ3Tx1PssttfcuXb0cTnYdXDOtgeCalMpE0BPntWUTMftpyjStarIgDa/s1600-h/IMG00137.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjYc3mqpD5uVQNTghjKa_6YvbFpANUkgATPcKjUL4m0yvVCg8BKQbLu_z5ffa2j3Opn86qAlZX88_8E2LgbpGMQ3Tx1PssttfcuXb0cTnYdXDOtgeCalMpE0BPntWUTMftpyjStarIgDa/s400/IMG00137.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240812550907830610" /></a>It seems that no matter where Mike and I go, there is something named SHERMAN! I spent the Labor Day Weekend with he and his girlfriend at their lakehouse in Connecticut, when we stumbled across this sign at a local county fair!SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-6424711641983925772008-08-30T20:15:00.000-07:002008-08-31T20:43:03.694-07:00ON NEWSSTANDS NOW!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmau56dn5BZhGBfSYa8AMfZhPBLJBCczuURgobKZqrMllx5cl0QxvZJtcCO1O9ez2JSB50d07HoQ8gyqJPp2QHEwKBM7EmlJD8pe_iMVC6JEgiXbh5rNVrtBAp_l-PcBur8EEGmcOp3hgq/s1600-h/covercms.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmau56dn5BZhGBfSYa8AMfZhPBLJBCczuURgobKZqrMllx5cl0QxvZJtcCO1O9ez2JSB50d07HoQ8gyqJPp2QHEwKBM7EmlJD8pe_iMVC6JEgiXbh5rNVrtBAp_l-PcBur8EEGmcOp3hgq/s400/covercms.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240515430050113746" /></a><br />Be sure to visit your local newsstand and purchase the latest issues of <a href="http://classicmotorsports.net/">CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS</a> and <a href="http://www.classicmgmagazine.com/">CLASSIC MG</a> Magazines as both publications feature articles on SHERMAN'S WAY.<br /><br />CLASSIC MG Magazine proclaims SW to be "wonderfully entertaining! A must-see!" while CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS says it is "laugh out loud funny!"SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-74742861280990193132008-08-12T23:20:00.000-07:002008-08-18T04:31:33.424-07:00SONOMA VALLEY FILM FESTIVALBoy do the folks at the <a href="http://www.sonomafilmfest.org/">Sonoma Valley Film Festival</a> know how to treat visiting film directors! I arrived in Oakland after the brief flight up from Los Angeles and was warmly greeted by the festival's newly installed Executive Director Louisa Percudani. Louisa, as you know, recently headed up the Newport International Film Festival so it was a delightful reunion and we gabbed like old friends on what felt like a ten minute drive up to Sonoma. I was thrilled to learn that Cevin Cathell, the exuberant senior Programmer from the Jackson Hole Film Festival was also a new Sonoma recruit and would be joining in the night's festivities. So right away I knew I was in for a special evening, one that was sure to include lots of wine with two of my favorite festival folks. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa-KlHbtd2Agnr_PbgFFkbVyBMcvf2RDCEwNGgKLL3o0PBcurR1ARR_SLKxz-RbpciWcNN_VDLceidtXrg6fYefTSyaYMve6N403pZt3Ms_vlr7_9h6MV0aFDSiHxluR5TvIykVvnczIr/s1600-h/MASrockwall.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa-KlHbtd2Agnr_PbgFFkbVyBMcvf2RDCEwNGgKLL3o0PBcurR1ARR_SLKxz-RbpciWcNN_VDLceidtXrg6fYefTSyaYMve6N403pZt3Ms_vlr7_9h6MV0aFDSiHxluR5TvIykVvnczIr/s200/MASrockwall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235781853255906386" /></a>Louisa dropped me off at the lovely <a href="http://www.macarthurplace.com/">MacArthur Place Inn and Spa</a> and I checked in to the gorgeous Garden Cottage. I settled right in and was on the phone to Mike expressing how much I wished he was able to be at the screening with me. Aside from the fact that these events are always more fun with Mike, Tom and Joaquin along, I think Mike in particular would have enjoyed the wine country atmosphere. It reminded me so much of the preliminary trips he and I took up to the area when we first started tossing around story ideas. In fact, as Louisa and I approached the Inn, we passed a stone wall that Mike and I had stopped at to take "pre-production" publicity pictures on way back when. Notice the pensive look on "Sherman's" face as he poses in his Yale sweater complete with a rolled-up copy of the NYTimes. Can you say "on-the-nose?"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1DGp6diuM85M9O-Z1MA7gnT7CfCjHRE8rlAbvPaOhAjdLDuJjLn6He2forfpxEAmYzDXtvyexJaZmmwqo4ztdBR9BBimReGjvrkQCOb_btK2kq6uzfA8iSGVH1_OdH81Tla9HexWGVkX/s1600-h/garden_cottage.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1DGp6diuM85M9O-Z1MA7gnT7CfCjHRE8rlAbvPaOhAjdLDuJjLn6He2forfpxEAmYzDXtvyexJaZmmwqo4ztdBR9BBimReGjvrkQCOb_btK2kq6uzfA8iSGVH1_OdH81Tla9HexWGVkX/s200/garden_cottage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235784742021304722" /></a>I ordered room service and gobbled up an amazing Kobe Beef burger while reading a screenplay, made some business calls then headed down to the Inn's Library where they were serving wine and cheeses. After a few glasses of both reds and whites, I went out front to meet Cevin, who was picking me up for the reception before the screening. It was great seeing her again. One of the best parts of working the festival circuit is meeting people like Louisa and Cevin. So many wonderful people that truly love independent cinema, working so hard to bring obscure little films to the public's attention. I can't tell you how much it means to filmmakers like myself to have their support. It's ironic that I had to leave Newport Rhode Island after just one screening so that I could make it to Jackson Hole in time for our screening there, only to have both of them now working together in Sonoma.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquLxq8KDpbvIfwKGEiOr1aexJlfPGDhaNMWz6PWQVaVZzcrIIeoI8pkXHn6JkKfbpUHWTsdHpepnDiSpcloGljDZ87u3VnijQc-cyTQ6t2Xgndiu37Y_tSKzEVrAQSQvf90zsDxYZZE_p/s1600-h/Sonoma.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquLxq8KDpbvIfwKGEiOr1aexJlfPGDhaNMWz6PWQVaVZzcrIIeoI8pkXHn6JkKfbpUHWTsdHpepnDiSpcloGljDZ87u3VnijQc-cyTQ6t2Xgndiu37Y_tSKzEVrAQSQvf90zsDxYZZE_p/s400/Sonoma.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235791118824857314" /></a>At the Sonoma Valley Community Center, I was treated to, you guessed it, more wine! I also got a chance to meet the head of the festival's board, Kevin McNeely and his wife Rose. Both were incredibly gracious hosts and I was particularly drawn to Kevin's passionate embrace of indie cinema and his commitment to the Festival's new Second Tuesday Screening Series, of which SHERMAN'S WAY inaugurated. I was truly honored to have had our film invited up for the occasion and was thrilled that so many locals turned out on a Tuesday night -- a night when we were competing with the Olympics.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44Gz663U-I2-RHz_8jlPBG8LU9zkbhfKV4Tzirwj7JEtAqGOp8go43EEyvc3UvNKs91Ihwd-dhUvXF8dtfYUTAaFSnahXRO7F7ZqsoO5-Vu0LaGLoBhTZ1zElcOAuLFjV6w8sK5SRmU0a/s1600-h/ChuckLewis.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44Gz663U-I2-RHz_8jlPBG8LU9zkbhfKV4Tzirwj7JEtAqGOp8go43EEyvc3UvNKs91Ihwd-dhUvXF8dtfYUTAaFSnahXRO7F7ZqsoO5-Vu0LaGLoBhTZ1zElcOAuLFjV6w8sK5SRmU0a/s400/ChuckLewis.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235790894240919266" /></a>When it was time to go in and introduce the film, I was delighted, surprised, then mortified to see none other than Chuck Lewis, the craggy-faced character actor who played the jeweler in the film -- a scene that was cut in the final version. I had never called him to let him know the scene ended up on the cutting room floor and was now face to face with him. It's always the most awkward part of a director's job to let an actor know, for whatever reason, that all his hard work was for naught. But thankfully Chuck took it well and was very gracious afterwards in his praise of the film. He was great to work with and hopefully his scene will make it into the DVD somewhere. He did agree to pose with Cevin Cathell for a picture.<br /><br />After the screening was the obligatory Q&A, which was well attended. As I've said many times before in this blog, I particularly enjoy chatting with audiences. It never ceases to amaze me how intelligent and varied the questions are. <br /><br />Once the hall cleared out a group of us headed down to the other end of the Plaza for a late dinner hosted by the McNeely's. Kevin lifted his glass of wine and toasted SHERMAN'S WAY and wished the film continued success and I likewise wished the festival the same. I let my roast duck melt in my mouth, enjoyed more terrific wine paired nicely with engaging conversation then stumbled back to my cottage around 1am. As I sat in my oversized room, I kept thinking "I can't wait for SW to be distributed, so we can make another film to take on the festival circuit next year!"SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-37644118554769694372008-07-18T10:21:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:11:09.264-08:00SHERMAN HEADS BACK TO WINE COUNTRY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0kMweyPMfTU1FHErdkqzSv2cot2Q2RKAR_nkljjFunbvczkgZvJJeY4oLjIXD7D8YWeFAlZsbhcIMa3a9HCigcr78cCOLHgZIPQRCkliJdESESJ8rzzP-Fj5V6QSP1dX_iLjWReTsU9g/s1600-h/sonoma.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0kMweyPMfTU1FHErdkqzSv2cot2Q2RKAR_nkljjFunbvczkgZvJJeY4oLjIXD7D8YWeFAlZsbhcIMa3a9HCigcr78cCOLHgZIPQRCkliJdESESJ8rzzP-Fj5V6QSP1dX_iLjWReTsU9g/s400/sonoma.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224778768931660690" /></a>Newport International Film Festival director Louisa Percudani has moved across the country to head up the Sonoma Valley Film Festival, and subsequently invited SHERMAN'S WAY to screen August 12 as part of the festival's Second Tuesday Series. They've also generously invited me to be a part of the fun and I'm looking forward to showing the film in the very region where much of the story is set.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-31593776764960254542008-07-16T20:29:00.001-07:002008-12-09T01:11:09.729-08:00TV INTERVIEW: "IN with Tamara Henry"My morning started bright and early as I made my way over the Sepulveda Pass and into Santa Monica where I was reunited with TV personality Tamara Henry, whom I met at the Gaia Film Festival in Boulder last month. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JtWM-potckHSf0hkLrf8hXpGr21BLywopDOodZjeRTBvkwAinIkE_m-IhZQg7DLUJT1d2tbkWR7NKe0J6JBIpGXkL6FPNTFbWc6csY9IJMWmNf1PeGdX-H7ushi3UWWUhL4DMEyptslZ/s1600-h/INtvshow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JtWM-potckHSf0hkLrf8hXpGr21BLywopDOodZjeRTBvkwAinIkE_m-IhZQg7DLUJT1d2tbkWR7NKe0J6JBIpGXkL6FPNTFbWc6csY9IJMWmNf1PeGdX-H7ushi3UWWUhL4DMEyptslZ/s400/INtvshow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223820908649627154" /></a><br />Tamara had interviewed a number of the filmmakers there, including yours truly, and was kind enough to invite me back for an in-studio interview.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWtH-x0Sq5yDQqrC9ukWD3uyAkod_GKg5IBsCp4hjyj2-gl48-LZCx0Q2JMb3F1Pn-SEGRMF5XzRMHtp-oEiuwrNksbfaE4uF0_fn7uviBjIErPdiGA5XZeus7wO4dgtSj_EGIsqUTFt_/s1600-h/SaavedraIN.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWtH-x0Sq5yDQqrC9ukWD3uyAkod_GKg5IBsCp4hjyj2-gl48-LZCx0Q2JMb3F1Pn-SEGRMF5XzRMHtp-oEiuwrNksbfaE4uF0_fn7uviBjIErPdiGA5XZeus7wO4dgtSj_EGIsqUTFt_/s200/SaavedraIN.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223827460803940194" /></a>Tamara's show "IN with Tamara Henry" airs throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and she couldn't have been a more gracious hostess. Prior to taping, she gave me a quick crash course in all things spiritual and shed some light on the conscious movement that was highlighted at the Gaia Fest. <br /><br />I was taken aback when she introduced me on camera as "The Emperor of All Filmdom," a self-deprecating moniker I gave myself years ago when I felt I was dancing dangerously close to the fringe of obscurity in Hollywood. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraI_W7S7TPJT7DAymrgUNTsnLQz38y7yevrLe9YKVZbVhNhsTu_S1iWIm7AN9dNXjBvOqXk60eiX2E_2e8IeF5Vl9w1kEjVWPU65pOfAL5FIbmSoCKG712CYoicCc-x8fmwS3BjH2r8wp/s1600-h/Tamara.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraI_W7S7TPJT7DAymrgUNTsnLQz38y7yevrLe9YKVZbVhNhsTu_S1iWIm7AN9dNXjBvOqXk60eiX2E_2e8IeF5Vl9w1kEjVWPU65pOfAL5FIbmSoCKG712CYoicCc-x8fmwS3BjH2r8wp/s200/Tamara.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223827862510089554" /></a>The bulk of the half hour was devoted primarily to pre-taped interviews from the festival, as well as our trailer which Tamara plugged marvelously. It was fun, and as I'm sure many of you dear readers know, I'm not terribly shy on camera but as I told Michael on a call after the taping, I can't wait for the film's release when the publicity shifts its focus on to the actors and not the short, fat man behind the curtain. The segment is scheduled to air in September, but more info can be found at greenanchors.org.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-8531020635038950752008-07-14T14:43:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:11:09.872-08:00SHULMAN GETTING CLAMMY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccbrsgOvJscmRw8j2BpGc4cM7UK3YGgrkkZ5q8UWgF-oJpHXrrppvtEcg54yhQxKeyPpk77oe_QZ1qyLYIx7l0i9UAO5z6y5INEqchWPYuvYbAEw9B0FZml1e7vJU_GB8gM6gWOv9rUqs/s1600-h/MASaward.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccbrsgOvJscmRw8j2BpGc4cM7UK3YGgrkkZ5q8UWgF-oJpHXrrppvtEcg54yhQxKeyPpk77oe_QZ1qyLYIx7l0i9UAO5z6y5INEqchWPYuvYbAEw9B0FZml1e7vJU_GB8gM6gWOv9rUqs/s400/MASaward.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223831992271876418" /></a>I finally received from Mike a photo of him accepting the Audience Award for Best Feature from the Newport International Film Festival back in June. From what Mike told me, the photo doesn't do the glass sculpture justice, but I'm sure the "Clammy Award" looks stunning on his mantel.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940823931834109565.post-13857363134367052422008-07-12T22:18:00.000-07:002008-12-09T01:11:10.020-08:00COLANTONI ON "FLASHPOINT"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEx1lcuDU1z3rOqQvKoxljMpkIcJSoMeCS0w6QwoTVKVbzhG5mju17wySPk0y4N6ZEPSyyT5UBUAzdIH8QoDEor017DX8E7AF1d-WeoITeQnw7s_6R7IP3ntgj8lwBu9mpe4sTxLontE_/s1600-h/flashpoint_colantoni.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEx1lcuDU1z3rOqQvKoxljMpkIcJSoMeCS0w6QwoTVKVbzhG5mju17wySPk0y4N6ZEPSyyT5UBUAzdIH8QoDEor017DX8E7AF1d-WeoITeQnw7s_6R7IP3ntgj8lwBu9mpe4sTxLontE_/s400/flashpoint_colantoni.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223106248484903938" /></a>Did everyone happen to catch our very own Enrico Colantoni's new series debut on CBS last night?<br /><br />Rico plays Sgt Gregory Parker, the leader of an elite, SWAT-type police squad in FLASHPOINT, set and shot in Rico's home town of Toronto. One only needs to look at his work in GALAXY QUEST, JUST SHOOT ME, VERONICA MARS, SHERMAN'S WAY and now FLASHPOINT to see that Rico is probably he most versatile actor working today. Support this excellent show and be sure to tune in every Friday night at 10pm.SHERMAN'S WAY Festival Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106245977718567236noreply@blogger.com0