remember summer?

With all the snow,
I thought this picture will remind you of all the warm times we had this summer.
Hope to see you guys on Sunday at the parade.
Dennis

Making the trailer

Hi Guys, I'm working on the trailer and need two shots. One of Angie coming throught the door walking up the stairs (her line is "Daddy I'm home", not too much stress there), and Kendra and Angie together with Angie saying "Becky and I decided we are now sisters". Call me guys and let me know when you are free to do it. We can do both at the house on the same day and it should take no more than a half hour, this includes time for a hot coccoa and marshmellos.

I also need some guys for the dating and dog scene. These are quick shots and should take about 15 minutes for each guy. If you know anyone with a Mohawk haircut, a Kojack haircut, nose rings, tatoos, anything unusual, have them call me. I also would like a great looking guy who we could give a little acting promt to make it funny. The ages should be round 16-20 but I would like a girl in that age range and also an older man, (these last two are for the end of the movie during the credits, should be funny). Each of these will take about 15 minutes to do so if you know someone, have them call me.

BTW, everyone should have a cast list of all the phone numbers. I will try to get an update done at the Christmas party so I will ask you to fill in you home addresses and emails so we can contact each other long after the film is done.
As an update, I do not expect to make the deadline for SXSW. Sorry guys but I simply misjudged the time factor for editing. I based it on my TV editing program and this one I am using takes far longer. We will however make the Boston Film Festival next summer and that is something everyone can drive too. It will also mean we did a movie in a year from beginning to end, not too shabby when you realize most movies that years to make.
I have also taken on a second job and am trying to get my production company into video weddings, commercials, and TV production. I have a possible TV series in the works, a video how to show that I heard about from Sacha (Thanks Sacha, you're the best). I am also looking to do video weddings so if you know anyone let me know, I will do the first 2 for half price to get something up on the internet. I have researched the competiton and they will be in for a rude awakening once I get in the market.
I am also struggling to keep out the voice in my head that keeps trying to write my next screenplay. I have to stay focused on getting this project done but every so often, I let my mind wander while in the car and it keeps gettting more vivid each time I allow myself to think about it. Just a hint, it will be a combination romance/poignant drama with some comedic relief thrown in. Think of Marty, Romeo and Juliet, and Same time next year thrown all together. I will feel much better about writing this once I get the movie done.

I expect to get the trailer done by our Christmas party and will be laying down foley sounds sometime in January or February for the movie. Our composer, Partrick, is on board with this schedule and I can't wait to hear what he comes up with.

Sorry to disappoint you guys about the movie time schedule. We can premiere the trailer but I just don't see how I can get the movie out by then. I misjudged the learning curve needed to learn a professional editing program, the problems getting it to sync correctly, the mulitlayering, 3d animations, curved prospectives, chromokeys, and many other issues that have taken far longer than expected. I can say that the acting is great and I am excited about getting the film done.

I will be working on the float this Sunday (11/27) at 1 PM so if anyone wants to help, come on down. Jenn, I need the side panels, hope they are done, call me when you get a chance. We have been out of the limelight for a while so the parade will be the next big event so I hope to see a lot of you then.
Hope everyone have a great turkey day,
Dennis

just hangin 'round

Here are some of our "Daddy's Girls" taking a break from the playground scene. Everyone worked hard that day and the parents were great about the relocation. From left to right we have the lovey and talented Eryn, Kelly, Britney, and Teanna. All will be on the Christmas Float and I expect each will go far in their careers. They will be singing Christmas Carols and throwing candy at the kids; Eryn has quite the pitching arm so even the kids far away should be happy.

We can all meet at my house on Sunday December 4th at 11:30 AM to have a breakfast together. Then on to the parade.
Dennis

We are on National TV

Well guys, we are now on a nationally syndicated show!

Check local listings for "the everything show"

Locally we are on Channel 68 on Comcast, Channel 16 on Aelphia, and Channel 68 in Western Mass.

We air on Wednesday 11/9/05 at 10 AM acording to the listing but CC says it was moved to 10 PM so I advise you to check both times in case it is not moved this week. She is doing more edggy stuff so she needs a late night time. Mike has worked with CC and she thinks he is the best. CC is also working on a pilot for Comedy Central. She was flown out to LA to meet with the key people. All in all, I am glad she is my friend and role model. She is also a single parent and has made a name for herself. She is also the type of person who would do what she can to help us without being asked.

CC covered the High Hopes event we were in. See, it pays to come out for these events! I am always looking for these opportunities. You never know who can help you or if you can help others.
Happy viewing
Dennis
PS, I am still struggling with the editing, it is driving me crazy and I keep wanting to do it on an easier program but I want this to be special and this program does really great effects. Once I get some of the movie in the can and have a trailer, we will start a media campaign. I will then be looking to have you guys join me on radio and tv shows along with newspaper interviews.

come see lauren in her play

Lauren will be in a play and I am sure she will make the most of the part and it should be a lot of fun.

Come out and support Lauren.

here is her email:

I just thought that I'd email you to invite you and the rest of the cast to my show I'm in at the moment.

The Man Who Came to DinnerNashua High School North Auditorium :

Thursday December 8, 2005 7:00pm
Friday December 9, 2005 7:00pm
Saturday December 10, 2005 7:00pm

I play Harriet Stanley, a crazy women. It's not the biggest part but I'm also the understudy for the lead which is very good. If you could post this on the blog inviting the whole cast of Daddy's Girl that would be great. ThanksDennis!Lauren B.

Lauren consider them invited. I would love to come but I am still having lots of trouble with the editing program. I lost a lot of work yesterday by one keystoke. I need to start over so while I would love to come, I don't know if I can make it. Hopefully, many of the rest of the cast can make it. Whoever does, if you have a camera, I'd love to see pictures either video or stills. I wish I took a camera to Sophie's performance, it was great and it reminds me of how talented you guys are.
Good luck Lauren, I'm sure you'll do great!
Dennis