Shane Felux Director's Blog - Creator of Star Wars Revelations, Pitching Lucas, & Trenches

Not Dead Update - Travels

2010-05-24T09:31:00.009-05:00

Yes I know it has been a while since I last posted. I am not dead or trapped under anything large and heavy, but my 9-5 job has kept me busy with travels and then of course family and kids is a not stop thing.

Let's see.. where to begin? Well Film News first:
Trenches is fully released now and you have hopefully seen all the Episodes.

I truly appreciate all the kind words and support. (still has not released for overseas viewing)

It seems like most of you enjoy Trenches and nothing makes me happier, then perhaps making some more film projects.
I have not heard any news or requests for a sequal or continuation, but Pilot Season just ended and things have been busy. Who knows.
Watch Trenches here:
YouTube and HuLu

In a few weeks I might be going to work on a studio TV Show to learn within their system. We shall see and I will keep you updated on that if it turns about.

WHAT'S BEEN UP:
So what have I been doing?? Traveling a lot for my 9-5 job, teaching video editing and multimedia. This time my travels once again took me to Okinawa, Japan (one of my favorite places) as well as Bangkok, Thailand.

As usual I ate to much food in Okinawa and had a great time with the students I teach. Japan is one of my favorite countries to visit as I love the culture, food and people. It's always fun for me.

Bangkok was hot, hot as usual, but I got some great shopping in and was able to get out of the country just as the Red Shirt protests started to escalate. The Red Shirts stormed parliament the night I was getting ready to leave. I was away in the east for three weeks.

I then came back home for a short bit only to head out this time to the Mediterranean on the island of Cyprus, Birth place of Aphrodite, playground of the Gods. Or so they say.

I ate way to much food.. I kid you not, as I came back to the states 10lbs heavier .. and for me that is a lot. So fat!

The interesting thing about Cyprus is that it is part Greek and part Turkish occupied. So you can speak Greek for a bit, then cross over and speak Turkish and it feels like you jumped from one country to another.

It was fun and I enjoyed a good coffee and Hookah or what they call a "Nagila" or shishain other countries. It's a waterpipe with flavored tabaco like Cherry, Pineapple, etc... the best is apple cinnamon. Since I quit smoking over a year ago, I still enjoy a good Cigar or Nagila from time to time :)

I don't get to see a whole lot when I travel usually as I mainly work all day then crash. The jetlag also catches up to you, but I saw a few sights and mainly enjoy the company of the students and people I met.
So I am not dead.. not yet, Just doing my thing like all of us and trying to play regular life for a bit. Summer Baseball games, cub scouts, paying bills, work 9-5, do household chores, life..

One thing. I plan to take the family on a vacation this summer to Florida and the HUGE STAR WARS party..

Star Wars Celebrations V

I might be a guest speaker there telling all and sharing my filmmaking knowledge as well as pieces of my past films, including Trenches. It is one hell of a great time and the largest Star Wars Event you have ever seen. I hope to see you there and be sure to say "HI!"
George Lucas himself will be there, as well as huge celebs like Carrie Fisher and more!.
Tell 'em, Shane sent ya :) .. Summer is heating up!

TRENCHES - Not overseas

2010-03-16T15:14:00.002-05:00

I am sorry guys, but I was wrong. I thought with the release of Trenches on YouTube and other sites that it would be available for our overseas viewers. I was wrong, but I am told Crackle is looking into foreign rights. Sorry, I guess you can do a PSP or something maybe.
- shane

Trenches on YouTube Released

2010-03-12T12:06:00.006-05:00

OK .. I know a lot of you viewers are overseas and not in the US and Crackle only has release rights in the states. You have been asking when can I see Trenches? Well you can watch the episodes now on YouTube!

Yep, so go get your Trenches fix on and I hope you guys enjoy it!
Go share it and comment all over.

Here are all 10 Episodes which you can of course embed and share on your websites and solcial networks.

Trenches - Final excellent release.

2010-03-11T10:26:00.015-05:00

Hey gang. It's been a busy few weeks which I will update with you at a piece as I can. For now, If you have been watching and keeping up, you would know we have aired all 10 episodes of Trenches at Crackle.com

Yep, it's all true! if you missed it be sure to check out all the episodes. We appreciate all the support and it seems from the responses that many of you are enjoying Trenches.

Keep it coming and share the links with everyone and post all over. The more we can get people to watch the better!

I know many of you overseas viewers would like to see Trenches as well. It's coming soon for you all as I am told.

Who is Shane Felux?
What to know more.. Crackle gives an interesting insight in my background and how Trenches got sold and made. Get a view behind the scenes of it all and know me better if you want. Read the episode One Crackle Blog Entry for Trenches interview.

I also had a chance to talk (ramble .. ramble) with my good friends at Slice of Scifi. Check them out and the interview with me about Trenches. Thanks to Mike, Summer and the crew for all the support!!

I have more to share with you guys here soon.
- shane

Another Treat:
Lead Star Mercy Malick does an interview with Cinefools. Take a good look and read. Her picture always spices up my blog and makes me look bad. Love ya Mercy! On her way to stardom.. hope she remembers us little guys. READ ARTICLE

Watch Trenches remaining Episodes:

From Crackle: 8: Snafu

From Crackle: 9: Defecation Hits The Oscillation

From Crackle: 10: Charlie Foxtrot

Trenches Episode 7 Released

2010-02-26T17:16:00.003-05:00

It starts to unwind as we get more and more of the Trenches Story. You still watching?? Are you a fan? Hopefully you are still out there, wanting more and enjoying Trenches as it unfolds online :)

Here is the latest: Episode 7 - The Suck

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Andrews wondered why the Kuzaan had evacuated and now he learns what secret they had been hiding. Can anyone make it off this rock?

From Crackle: 7: The Suck

Trenches Episode 5-6 released & Podcast

2010-02-25T14:42:00.004-05:00

Well the story of Trenches reveals more and more as Crackle.com puts out further episodes.
Check out the latest online.

From Crackle: 5: Shallow Grave

From Crackle: 6: Whisky Tango Foxtrot

Also A huge thanks to Steve Riekeberg for the Podcast Interview at:
Geek Cred Episode #39 Check it out as I ramble :)

Exclusive In the Trenches - eGuiders. We Search. You Watch.

2010-02-25T14:39:00.000-05:00

Exclusive In the Trenches - eGuiders. We Search. You Watch.

SciFi Dinner Interviews Director Shane Felux

2010-02-19T09:53:00.011-05:00

Here is the latest update on Trenches with reviews, news and even interviews coming out such as what we get today from the SciFi Dinner Podcast.

Check it out and see what you guys think.
Listen to PodCast Interview now.

So if you want to get some background on myself, film making as I see it, as well as the coming about and the making of Trenches and so forth. Go check out SciFi Dinner.

Thanks so much to Scott and Miles for the kindness and support!

Are you Hooked yet? - Trenches Ep4 out

2010-02-18T10:09:00.005-05:00

So how are you liking Trenches so far with the release of the first three episodes? We have been getting some very good positive feedback and truly appreciate everyone's kind reply's, support as well as posting. So if you are liking it and want more, here is Episode 4- Dead Reckoning

Trenches will release every Tuesday and Thursday of each week till all 10 episodes have played!
Once again, if you like what you see please share and send it to any and everyone.

From Crackle: 4: Dead Reckoning

WATCH THE BEGINNING OF TRENCHES EPISODES HERE

Here is also a current review of the TRENCHES series thus far from Lowbrowmedia.com.
CHECK OUT THE REVIEW NOW.

TRENCHES RELEASE & NEWS

2010-02-17T14:34:00.009-05:00

There has been a great release with Trenches and it seems a good response. Just you be the judge and tell me. In three days we have had some great replies and comments. Thank you all for all the support.. but stop slacking and let more people know :)

Here is a great one! My good good friend Marc Linn who was the co-editor of Trenches as well as doing pit-ups for me got some great coverage from all the networks in Rapid City. I LOVE this!

Marc Linn and Linn Productions Rocks!

GO WATCH TRENCHES NOW

FOX NEWS - Video

NBC NEWS - Video

Marc Linn makes internet history making Trenches the first ever made for web film for 5 mins. I love it all and Marc you rock!

Here is also a review from NewTeeVee. Now you tell me what you think. It seems like a good review. READ THE ARTICLE - Trenches Light on Details, But Delivers Hard Sci Fi Action
but go post you thoughts and comments if you like!

and of course watch TRENCHES :)

TRENCHES ONLINE

2010-02-16T14:11:00.011-05:00

HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. THE RELEASE OF TRENCHES IS OUT AND ONLINE.

please if you like our work and wish to help, please share and let everyone know of the release and link online at http://crackle.com/c/trenches

here is Episode One: FUBAR

From Crackle: 1: Fubar

Episode Two: BEHIND ENEMY LINES

From Crackle: 2: Behind Enemy Lines

Episode Three: FIELD PROMOTION

From Crackle: 3: Field Promotion

Trenche's 3 Year Quest Article - NewTeeVee

2010-02-12T19:13:00.009-05:00

Here is an interesting article that came out today from NewTeeVee, that focuses more on the BTS of Trenches and the 3 year quest in terms of going from the idea to the long role of getting to the
Premiere February 16 at Crackle.com

Also for nostalgic sake reporter Liz Shannon Miller posted the interview she did with me way back in the day at ComicCon
(Ohh, I am still as much a dork today as I was then :)

So check it out and be sure to spread the news on the release. All the help is appreciated and the only way we can perhaps gain some interest. It's all up to the content and you :)

Get a "Trenches" Big Screen Sneek

2010-02-11T21:41:00.005-05:00

If you happen to be on the West Coast and want to see something pretty cool and nice, go get a big screen sneek peek this Friday February 12^th at 7:30pm, American Cinematheque, historic Egyptian Theatre.

The event will feature and showcase Crackle.com’s latest original hit series, THE BANNEN WAY as well as a sneak preview of it’s highly-anticipated original sci-fi web series TRENCHES, from indie producer and director Shane Felux. (I am told they are going to show Trenches Episode one on the big screen ,, you guys have to tell me how it turns out and the buzz)

This special event will feature a Q&A with talent from THE BANNEN WAY, including Michael Ironside, Academy Award^® Nominees Michael Lerner and Robert Forster, Jesse Warren and Mark Gantt.

I think you guys will really dig this show Bannen Way as the cast is stellar and I was really impressed with this series. Really well put together and top drawer.. I kid you not, as it really looks pro and I love the edit. I am sure it is even more fun and stunning on the big screen. Sounds like fun so go check it out and let me know!

Tickets are available for purchase in advance of the event at http://www.fandango.com or at the box office at American Cinematheque. Tickets are $11 for General Admission, $9 for Students and Seniors and $7 for American Cinematheque Members. For more information, please visit http://www.americancinematheque.com or call 323.466-3456. The event takes place at American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre, which is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.

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Getting Closer!

2010-02-05T18:20:00.010-05:00

The month of love and grueling sweat, blood, tearing feral war, and monsters.. ahh ... l'amour!

Yes this is the month of Trenches releasing online at Crackle.com. February 16th. So just as you get your kissing and chocolate fix in Trenches hits you hard! Here is the Official Crackle Trenches page.

ALSO:
Join the Official Trenches FACEBOOK. Come and join all the cool sexy people in the Trenches and ... will you be our friend? :)

AND:
A huge thanks to Mercy Malick, Trenches is finally back up on IMDB, and slowly being populated with all the info.

So look for that soon. Thanks so MUCH Mercy!
Now post some more sexy yoga pose pictures :)

AND THERE THERE IS:
Trenches was accepted in the Virginia Film Festival!
Very very cool and honored to be a part of the festival! So if you want a chance to see the series it will be showing at the beautiful

Byrd Theater in Richmond, VA: February 28th at 6pm:

The Byrd Theatre
2908 West Cary
Richmond, VA

Join the Festival on Facebook

Here are more details of the Festival and the shows and times.

I plan to try and be there to see the shows and answer questions on Trenches if needed.

So as we get closer please share the word of the release on Trenches and the Crackle link in which you can see the series for free online.

Making the homepage of Starwars.com! WoW

2010-01-28T22:40:00.004-05:00

This is just to damn cool for me and I can not help but be giddy.

You have to understand Star Wars and LucasFilm is like a kinship to me. They are amazing people and I am just stunned at their kind support! Check it out!!

I have now had one of my films on a star wars trading card, won the George Lucas Select Award, been to Skywalker Ranch, ILM, and now on the cover home page of Starwars.com. Wow.. heaven.

pinch me but that is just cool!

Trenches on StarWars.com Blog & More

2010-01-28T10:18:00.005-05:00

As we get closer and closer to the release of Trenches on Crackle.com February 16th, further news, support and promo comes from various venues. Already we have seen news from the LA Times, Tubefilternews, World Screen News and many more you can find HERE in a Google news search.

That said, one of the coolest to share the news is Starwars.com.
Check out the Blog post here. Star Wars Fan Movie Winner directs Trenches

This makes me smile so big as LucasFilm and Star Wars itself is what inspired me to make my first film, even as an 8 year old child to set my dream in films.

And because I am on my blog I can post the unaltered pic of me on set with the LucasFilm cap (LA Times took out the logo) as I always shoot in a LucasFilm cap.

Also another great Star Wars plug comes from TheForce.net .. my old stomping grounds, and still old haunt of friends and fans. Always a fan still a fan. Check out the article here: New Trenches Online Series Coming Soon

The idea is to get the word and news out as much as you can about Trenches. I would appreciate any help you can do or offer. I would love to smoke Crackles server to the ground with traffic LOL

It's happened before and can only happen with your help and support. Unleash the hounds! How about a good slashdot effect

TRENCHES - PREMIERES FEBRUARY 16, 2010

2010-01-21T20:45:00.002-05:00

If you have seen a few of the Trades such as the LA Times, PR Newswire, Tubefilter news and so forth, you would know the release of Trenches is scheduled to release this February, Tuesday the 16th! EXCITING!

It will all happen on Sony's Crackle.com
Check out the blog post they wrote about the show here:
CRACKLE DIGS TRENCHES

We appreciate any support, so please let everyone know and spread the news as vast and far as you can. We hope audiences enjoy what we created and we appreciate the help.

MORE NEWS TO COME

LA Times Covers "Trenches" & More

2010-01-20T19:16:00.006-05:00

As we near the release of Trenches online the official word has come out and the LA Times picked up on the story.
You can read the article HERE

With that said I can now release and tell you guys Trenches will release and air online at Sony's crackle.com. Trenches will be their big release for the month of February.. Ahh the month of love, and scifi action war.. oh yeah!

Get Ready for Trenches!

So mark your calendar and get your groups and the word out.
February 16th Trenches premieres at Crackle.com

While your at Crackle.com check out their original "Bannen Way" pretty impressive stuff with a great cast. Some nice work I think you guys willl enjoy.

MORE COVERAGE
Marc Hustvedt over at Tubefiler news had the following great article. READ THERE NOW

There is also a release of the news on the NEWSWIRE

Happy New Year - another round?

2010-01-05T13:27:00.010-05:00

To all friends and family let me say Happy New Year! Hopefully everyone had a happy and safe event. We are hoping for the very best of 2010 as '09 was a rough one.

(I thought Hello Kitty would make things better and give you a smile to start the year. )

Right, so on to important things

Starting off, I had hoped the New Year would reveal some good news from the Spec Doritos Super Bowl Commercial we completed in October, but it was not to be I am afraid. Sorry gang. In fact I was pretty surprised out of the 4000+ entries on what Frito Lay picked as the 6 finalists. Go check out the picked finalists yourself and congrats to those who made it!

I have to say I am very proud of what our cast and crew created and thank all of them for what we did with such a low budget. Thanks to all the friends and supporters. We gave it out best!

You can check out the commercial from here:

SOME GOOD NEWS

Trenches is scheduled to release this February so you will get to see it very soon online!! Fianlly, so that is some great news for 2010!

I also have to thank Steve and Rain for the great party New Year's Eve Party. it was a wonderful time.

Also thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes it's great to hear from you all. Just another day older :)

A Roll in The Snow - Underwear Rally

2009-12-11T10:17:00.007-05:00

Dec 5th I participated in this year's Underwear Bike Rally, in which bikers suit up in cold DC Metro weather and ride for charity donating unused and unopened underwear that go to the local homeless shelters.

Last year they had around 75 riders, so I figured this year I would ride and give something back.

Trouble is it SNOWED.

I started out at 9am as the event start 40 miles away from where I live. I am currently riding on a '92 Harley Fatboy which is a great ride.

I figured I am in for this event, rain or shine.. I should have thought about snow.

Right off the bat going down the highway my helmet visor fogs and ices up, so visibility is really poor.. very poor, plus it's freezing cold. I have to ride with my helmet visor cracked up letting in the freezing wind and ice. I figure. "It's snowing but it's just wet and not sticking. It will let up"

I get to the starting location, Coleman PowerSports, and after some coffee and time warming up I am good to GO. Problem is that the snow keeps coming and is piling up. NOT GOOD.

We were scheduled to ride out at noon, but with the conditions we wisely decided to roll early. The smart people came in cars and trucks to ride and support the charity. The others like me rode their bikes... Let's just call them crazy. There were about 12 of us total, and a few begged off once we got on our rides. Then there were 10.

Right off the bat we could hardly get out of the parking lot due to the ice and snow. We had to get a running start, or be pushed to just get on the main, UNPLOUGHED roads.

I have driven in bad conditions, but "this is nuts!"I am thinking. Two bikes go down right in front of me trying to stop on a sloped hill at a light. My tail-end is also sliding out behind me as I just try and keep the Fatboy straight and on two wheels as I slide past the downed riders.
(then there were 8)

Those still up get separated from the leaders and not sure where to go and visibility is really bad. Ice and slush has collected on my running boards and my boots are covered frozen. It's cold and getting worst. Bikes have little traction with just two wheels.

Just me and two other rides go on together. I am familiar enough with the area in which I can get us to the drop off point, Patriot Harley in Fairfax, VA, and boy are we glad to see it. One of the sales managers looks at me and says "I might be ugly, but I am not stupid! Even I have enough sense not to ride in that"

We got in safe, and the guys who fell were collected and taken take of, no injuries other then some scratched bikes and pride. I dropped my drawers as it were adding to a great collection of unused underwear.

So with some warm coffee and good company, we tell our stories laugh and help a great cause. We rode in some bad conditions but the sad part is that some people have to live in it.
Help each other out and GIVE as ya can. Happy Holidays!

What's the DECISION? Great new release! Check it out

2009-12-02T20:50:00.007-05:00

I have to give the ups and a huge support to my fellow Stage 9 Filmmakers at Handsome Donke y. They just released with Sony's crackle.com with their latest new online series called "Decisions, Decisions" and I really have to say this is some fun stuff!

Here is the Trailer:

From Crackle: Trailer

Decisions, Decisions follows Roger Ponders (Brendan Countee) and Patrick Shruggs (Adam Countee) as they fight off the tedium of the average workday by playing a hypothetical game of questions and answers.

The writing is really solid and smooth. Good editing as I know they worked hard on it. I love the moron/smart wit and the real brilliant ideas Handsome Donkey pulls out. These guys have always had the goods, and they just keep getting better. "Decisions, Decisions" is the perfect example of it. The acting is spot on for all the casting. From camera to production value and the stellar work of Brandon and Adam Countee.. Damn these guys are fun to watch!

My biggest thought on this work, and I do not say this often ... I want more!!

Here are some of my favorite bits, but you have to watch all of them as they are all really ALL GREAT.. no joke. Great job guys! I am a fan!

From Crackle: Tinman or Studio Audience?
Would you rather have to dress like the Tinman OR live your entire life in front of a live studio audience?

From Crackle: Chuck Norris or Pink Dildo?
Would you rather only be able to open doors by kicking them in like Chuck Norris OR have to carry a bright pink dildo with you everywhere you go?

From Crackle: Salty Old Sea Captain or Doc Holliday?
Would you rather have all of your e-mails read to you by a salty old sea captain OR whenever you play poker you become Doc Holliday?

These are just a few. Go watch all 15 episodes at Crackle.com and share the news.
My favorite line? "I am going to go get your purse.. you get naked" LOL
Great stuff!

X-ile Pictures - Super Bowl Commercial up!

2009-11-04T09:51:00.017-05:00

Hey gang, if you have been reading lately you would know I have been working on a commercial product. Well I am happy to say it is done and now on line for you to view here:
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/video/1134

Please note that the link will take you to the main site first, then click "skip intro" in the bottom right, and finally it will take you directly to our entry titled

"Doritos - Enjoy the Adventure".

You can also search for the commercial by Director: xilepictures

So here is the deal. On September 10th I get an email from my good friend Zafe who has worked with me since "Revelations." He half jokingly asks "Hey you feel like making a commercial for fun and potential super bowl air time?"

Now I have still been trying to recoup since finishing Trenches and dealing with all that. Creatively I have been dry, but Zafe's email lit a spark. That spark took and lit a blaze once I pitched an idea to Zafe. he liked it and together we developed what you see as the finished product online. I produced and coordinated the ambitious effort with my wife Dawn's help. Not bad for coming up with the idea, shooting in two days, and then 3 weeks for post with just Zafe and I, and Geoff helped on one shot too :)

The commercial stars my good friend Matt Mickelson who has worked with me since being the lead Executive on "Pitching Lucas", to then being a pilot for me in "Trenches".

Matt has that perfect Harrison Ford/Hero/Bond type look and he is just a blast to work with! Thanks Matt for playing again.

I also brought in another familiar face, Kelley Slagle, who was the lead role of Boyens in Trenches. Kelley plays was my mysterious ninja wielding villain. Type casting :) Kelley is always a pro and a fun treat to have on the set!

A new face on the commercial you will see is a very amazing talent named Gia Mora. I came across Gia when I was casting for Trenches and filed her photo and resume away if I ever had need for her look and skill. When this commercial came up I first though of her as my ending lead joke to the piece. Gia is cute, attractive, very funny and has excellent timing. A true gem! You can also catch Gia's funny short web series called:

"Shrinkage"

"The show where you tell me what's wrong with your life, and I tell you what's wrong with you!"

So, all said and done, a month and a half, while still working our regular jobs, family, and doing the commercial on the side. Not bad at all for the craziness that happens in 30secs!

We shot the whole thing in Richmond, and I have to give a HUGE, HUGE thanks once again to the Virginia Film office, you guys have always been there for us film makers. Remarkable. And a huge thank you, BIG time to the City of Richmond.. man what a film friendly town!

(no joke)

We shut down streets to do the car chases, went on roof tops to do the helicopter chase, got on fire escapes, brought in 15 ninjas.. normal X-ile Pictures silliness, and we couldn't have been able to do it without the huge allowance and help of the VA office, the city and state of Richmond, Virginia! Thanks so much guys. Andy, Mary Kathryn, Kat, Scott.. you guys rock and more!

So here is the deal on the commercial guy. It's a contest, so yes, I took a chance and a gamble to go out and make something fun on my own dime again. But here is the neat part, Doritos is hosting the crashthesuperbowl contest in which they will pick 6 finalists out of all the entries (over 600 so far), then Come January 5th (my birthday) Doritos will post for public voting the 6 finalists. The top 3 will be aired at the super bowl!! Plus, if the ad comes in 1st in the USA Ad meter then the winning commercial, get this, win a million dollars! Seems impossible? Last year it happen to two out of work brothers, and they took all the top prizes in their great ad!

Is mine good enough to go that far? (shrug)

I don't know. I like to think so.

All I do know is I had fun making this commercial, this short form is a blast. I continue to take a shot, live the dream and aim high.

I had a great time on the set of this one and really enjoy working with creative friends, plus making new ones. I am proud of this one, and hope you have fun watching it.

So go check it out and see what you think. Share it with your friends and we appreciate any support :) Hopefully we will make it as a finalist and you can vote to have us shown at the big show! One can dream.. one can dream.

Trooping for Scouts - Pack 1383

2009-10-19T20:11:00.005-05:00

Just a fun little post tonight guys. My son, Ian (age 8) is in the cub scouts and I always enjoyed it when I was a kid. Plus with all I do and my schedule, it gives me and my son time together and to teach as well as learn from each other, and have some fun.. even if the Pack Leader is crazy.. you know who you are Bill :)

Anyway.. tonight was Halloween night for the Pack so I dusted off my old Trooper regalia. I have not suited up in about 2-3 years I am shamed to say, and I am even a member of the proud 501st Legion: Vader's Fist , Garrison Tyranus, (or was till they read this maybe) I am on inactive duty/ stand-by in case the empire needs me ..OK!

The 501st does some great charity for children and events. The guys go and visit sick kids in hospitals as well as raise awareness and funds to support. Like the Make a Wish foundation for one. Plus there are a great group of people who know how to have some great fun!! If you want there is sure to be a local 501st Garrison in your area. You don,t have to be a trooper but any and all Imperials or Bounty Hunters :) Join, support, and have fun!

But I was very pleased I could still suit up. I had to suck it in a little, and yes still short for a stormtrooper, but still looking good! (picture is blurry.. thanks to cell phone)

Now bear in mind folks this is the original trooper suit I built and worn in Revelations. That was in 2002 ladies and gentleman!

I later wore that same suit again in Pitching Lucas as I was the Trooper who get's flipped by one of the fem troopers. No one wanted to do it in their suit, and I do not blame them, as I broke one of my shoulder bell doing the stunt and also one of the screws in my helmet punctured my head when I flipped and hit the mat .. I still did one more take of the shot just to be sure, blood and all (the things we do for movies)

This trooper suit and I have history together, so it was nostalgic to pull it out and suit up.

Anyway.. It still fits gang! So the old man in original classic trooper armor and the son in clone trooper regalia .. oh life is good. Happy Halloween.

Also if you want to support pack 1383 and my son, the Scouts are selling their Popcorn to do their yearly fund raiser. 70% of the money raised goes right to the pack to help pay for uniforms, activities, camp, books and so forth.

You can purchase online supporting my son Ian and Pack 1383.. He get's prizes and awards the more he sells, plus it's popcorn and snacks!!!

Help me, Help you, Help me - Own History

2009-10-18T22:08:00.009-05:00

I liked the title.. I thought I was being pretty witty..

OK, so here is the deal gang. Times are getting tighter and with the completion of my last commercial project I just shot last weekend, I had to spend a few bones I didn't have. It costs to pay for car rentals, hotel rooms, food, gas, cast, crew..

Yes further debt.. but I feel strong about this current project I am working on that it is worth the risk and investment. I think you will enjoy it. Here is where the "Help me, help you" part comes in.

I am selling off some of my film props and collections on Ebay.

Yep.. original film screen used props from my first film "Star Wars Revelations" as well as a few from "Pitching Lucas". A lot of these props I made with my own two hands so perhaps you will get some of my own blood, sweat, and tears along with your winning bid. Just think of the value of that! .. OK don't think of the value of that come to think of it.. but think of the piece of history you will own!

You can say.. "I was there, and bought a piece of sh@#! to remember it all!" OK.. I am just being funny as the props really are not sh@#!, but kind of cool.

So if you want to help out and own some of my props here is your chance. I am selling original screen use Ligtsaber props from the film " Gina,, if you want yours get it now!" costumes, patches, props, a little of this and that as I find and pull it out of storage, even my camera at some point the Sony FX1

Help me, help you, help me .. pay for my film debt and feed my family :) CHECK OUT THE AUCTION

X-ile Shoots Again - the latest project

2009-10-12T10:57:00.013-05:00

Put away wet, tired, sore and ..well tired, this weekend saw some action in Richmond, VA as X-ile Pictures rolled into town Friday and started their latest project .. and why am I writing in 3rd person?

Yes. still recovering but WoW what a fun busy weekend, I got out and filmed my latest new project and I have to thank all the amazing talent from the cast and crew that was apart of this weekends adventure! Great team.

Also a huge HUGE thanks to the Virginia Film Office, as you guys Rock, especially you Kat and Andy. Also a big thank you to the city of Richmond, Capital City Police and mnay others. We couldn't have done it without you and not half as smoothly.

So car chase, ninja alleys, roof top chopper chase, jumping through glass windows .. just another weekend for X-ile Pictures :)

I am very please with what we got in the two days we were in town as the footage looks great. I can not really release just yet what I am doing, but it's kind of fun, action packed as always, short and sweet and just a little small something that I can share with you come November (yes I have to get this one done fast!)

Enjoy a few shots from the shoot. More to come as I can, but I have to start editing :)