Just Want to Take a Moment...

to say thanks to those folks who have approached me in the last two weeks with ideas and assistance. Dorinne Albright, Cindy Day, Dennis Vecchiarino, Kevin Young, John Farrell and to all of the firefighters who have inquired about the status of the project, I greatly appreciate your concern and assistance.

I have yet to meet with anyone about the current situation. Hopefully we'll be able to get that done fairly soon. Ideas are forming, contacts being made and we'll get it all worked out.

Although I am heartily disappointed with the turn of events of late, I have been shown that this work has not been done in vain and in fact, is intriguing people before it is even compiled and edited.

I wish that I had been able to get this done in the manner in which I had planned and with the people that I originally had on board for post production, but for some reason, that is simply not to be. So... as my Grammy always said... "well, Baby, it's time to hitch up yer bootstraps and head on down the road".

Thanks again all and please stay tuned.

Be well & stay safe, everyone.

Quotes Are In...

Hey, Folks...

Met with the producer last night and got the quotes for getting this thing into post-production. Looks like I'm going to need to do some fundraising, brainstorming and figuring out how to put more hours in the day.

I have to work out the details with Jay and probably others, but there will be more news to come, I'm sure.

I've also been in contact with an old school friend of mine who works in the industry. Hopefully I'll be able to get some ideas from him, too. (Thanks, Jon!)

On the voiceover front... I have a couple of people so far who I think would be great. Probably going to have demos done and see where to go from there.

That's all the news for now, kids. Got lots to do. Will try to keep you all updated along the way.

Thanks again, everyone. You guys rock!

Be well & stay safe.

Erin

I've been in contact with my good friend, Michael Shipp - better known to his fans as "Big Daddy". I discovered Mike quite by accident several years ago when searching out the music of Billy Bob Thornton. Mike grew up with Billy Bob and they have played music together over the years. In the process, I discovered some incredible music and a phenomenal guy!

Mike has agreed to work with me on the music for the film - as I've mentioned in the past in the newspaper articles about the project. It dawned on me that I had never posted a link to his site. Please do check him out! I'm fond of referring to his music style as "Road House Rock". If you're into The Allman Brothers, Lynrd Skynrd, the Georgia Sattellites -stuff like that, then you'll really enjoy Big Daddy's tunes.

My thanks to Mike and to Fran Paliotta, as well - who will also be allowing me to use one of her music pieces. If you want to hear some samples, check out:

http://www.michaelrshipp.com/

and

http://www.franpaliotta.com/

On Fran's site, click on Galleries, then Project Art and watch the slideshow titled "Mom".

Thanks again for your support, everyone. It's been awesome to discover that I haven't alienated everyone with all of these delays. I greatly appreciate it!

Be well & stay safe.

Erin

Update

Hey, All -

Met with the editor last night. Actually, he's more along the lines of a producer, but he will do some fact finding and numbers crunching and let us know how he can help. It will probably be a couple of weeks before there's a solid update, but at least there's some hope. At least I got as far as a meeting! Oy... what a haul.

Anyhow, the meeting was promising. Ideas were shared and plans discussed. It was nice to have someone with industry experience tell me that the plans are good and that the footage is awesome. Some of it will need to be cleaned up a little bit, but he was impressed with the use of light and the quality of the footage.

It was a little scary at some points - it is very difficult to be so deeply involved in a project and be willing to trust a total stranger with it's post-production, but I know it must be done. It was also interesting seeing the result of presenting the film and dispelling the idea that it is politically driven. It is understandable that an "outsider" might immediately assume that, given the circumstances of late, but it is nice to know that the piece stands on its own merit.

I will update when I know more. I am a little disappointed over the thought that I may actually need to bite the bullet and spend more to make this film, but if it means that it gets made within the next six months instead of six years, then we'll do what we have to do. I sold Girl Scout Cookies to go to camp... maybe I'll have to sell my Mom's brownies to make this movie! Hey Mom, fire up the oven. Looks like we might have to have a FOBs sale. (Don't ask, folks... just suffice it to say that the firefighters have given the name to the brownies, not me.)


Wow - this is the longest post I've written in a long time.

Okay, Kids - thanks, as always and I'll update as needed.

Be well & stay safe, all. Keep the faith - it'll get done.

With much love and gratitude,

Erin

Light at the end of the tunnel?

Sorry it's been so long, folks. Things have been stagnant - very difficult finding an editor. However, my project partner and knight-in-shining-armour, Jay Fabrizio, has come to my rescue yet again. He has set up a meeting with an editor! We're meeting tonight. Will update when I know more.

Thanks to all who have been asking, keeping up with me and not losing faith. Your encouragement has been invaluable. I am eternally grateful!

Be well & stay safe, everyone.