Trainwreck Revival - "Down by the River" (in a Van)

My last Official Entrant of the Sac Music Seen portion of the 2009 Sacramento Film and Music Festival!

This video was shot by the infamous Robert Reimers, a young talent only lacking attention.

Thanks again to Marilyn's on K Street for providing the location.

This came to live thanks to the nonstop support of Sean Kilcoyne, Trainwreck's leader, and because of his efforts, this video came out as strong as it did.

Thanks again to the band for putting up with the shooting conditions at the river and in my parking lot.

Enjoy the unaltered, perfect as it was cut of Trainwreck Revival's, "Down by the River" (in a Van)!

Awaiting the Apocalypse

AT LAST!

Finally, the Director's cut of "I'll Beat You to Death" (to Prove My Love to You).

Tyler of the Apocalypse spent hours with me in the editing process to perfect this, and the results are fucking phenomenal.

Another Official Entrant to the Sac Music Seen portion of the 2009 Sacramento Film and Music Festival by the award winning crew of Jake Schantz and Ian Webb.

Scales of Pain

Been a long time coming...

Crazy Ballhead's "Scales of Pain", Winner of the Best Program Music Video for the Sac Music Seen Portion of the 2009 Sacramento Film and Music Festival, and Best Music Video for the 2009 Art Institute of Sacramento Student Showcase!

This project was a labor of love brought to life by Ian Webb and Reginald Waters, Coach Barrera, and of course, Crazy Fucking Ballhead.

The Boxer and Gym came by way of Coach Barrera, Owner of Broadway Boxing in Sacramento. The beats came from Crazy B, which he used to rock the crowd at the legendary Old Ironsides. And I provided the madness as usual.


Coach accepted the lead role in our video, and provided his facilties, without without any other thanks and the free publicity. Thanks to him and Crazy, the gym became packed within less than an hour and a half, full of supporters ready to see blood.


Alex Barrera, Coach's brother and fighter, stepped up as to play the role of a rival. He asked for my autograph at the premier of the video, but I should be getting his. Look out for this kid.

As for Crazy and Coach, do I need to say look out for them? They've been kicking ass for years now; Sac's only now catching up to them.





Having this video take one of the top honors of the night was one of the most fulfilling moments of my life, not only personally, but as a budding filmmaker.

We knew something special would come from this venture, but Crazy and I didn't really understand the potential until we stepped into that ring.

Scales of Pain reflects on the personal sacrifices that come with making art, on overcoming the odds in a crowded and often crooked game.

The only better metaphor for the video than the song itself are the two awards it won in it's wake.

While Ian, Reggie and I could've stayed contented to be fat and happy in air conditioned rooms while on break, we decided to strain our sanity and sleep by making this video and three others.





I can't ask for a better crew, and to be rewarded like we were validates my confidence in all of their abilities.

The most important thing I learned?

I was one of the naysayers of the Sac film scene. But I've learned the only way we'll turn this place around is to keep our noses to the grindstone, and keep honing our crafts with the talented people lying in wait here.

Night Movers!

Here it is, our official entrant to the 10x10 Festival portion of the 2009 Sacramento Film and Music Festival. As the name implies, teams are given 10 days to create a ten minute film.

We used about 23hrs of that allotted time.

Meh.

Ian and I have dealt with worse, and honestly, the sense of unrestrained glib and nonchalant bullshit that prevailed made the deadline seem laughable, even almost a little much.

Shooting started at 7pm, ended at 4am. Final product was turned in 7pm that day.




Why do we do this to ourselves?

To get something as debaucherously hifey as Night Movers.

Almost Pension Plan 2 in a way.

The returning cast gives an amazing performance, and in my opinion, this film was the 3rd Best of the 10x10's, but they don't give an award for that.

Certainly the chemistry shows the casts' talents, and actor showcases a strong performance.



Sean Kilcoyne of Trainwreck Revival certainly steals the show, but he's balanced with the apathetic Juan Carlos Lemus, a Humphrey's Law Student.




This script showcases the most dialogue I've ever written, but considering the subject matter and the cast involved, I knew we couldn't do provide anything less than a professional ass kicking. Next year I'll take advantage of the time provided, but until then, we're left with the madness that is Night Movers. Enjoy.






Photos are taken by Greg Iron, fellow student at the Art Institute.