http://mattkoval.com The Web Flicks of Filmmaker Matt Koval Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:22:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en mattkovalhttp://feedburner.google.com In the "season finale" of Season 1, The Fuplers have a serious discussion about proper manners at the dinner table. The idea for this episode came from the creative genius in my family - my mother. It's a little painful to admit it, but she and my Dad used to ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/KUp0A_O8Q24/ http://mattkoval.com/the-fuplers-table-mannerth/ Carol Fupler is beyond insulted when her family refuses a glass of nature's goodness -- organic milk. As I've mentioned before, the hardest part about making The Fuplers is the continuity of the props. I didn't think curdled milk would be very difficult; just mix regular milk with cottage cheese, ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/lhxxzBzLeqk/ http://mattkoval.com/the-fuplers-its-organic/ I've had a lot of people ask questions about how I make The Fuplers (FOO-plers), so I thought I'd edit together some odds and ends. I guess they're not really bloopers... but more like busted takes. Thanks for watching and supporting my wacky family! - Matt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/4ru9GaQqouQ/ http://mattkoval.com/outtakes-from-the-fuplers/ Kevin Fupler is encouraged to share his true feelings with a heartfelt "song" at the dinner table. A few people have asked why I don't change the characters' clothes and get them away from the table. The obvious answer is that it's too much work. But thinking about it ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/rtJyfxSXZ8A/ http://mattkoval.com/the-fuplers-flow-of-emo/ This is the first episode of Shelby's Rant, a new web series that I created for a company here in LaLa Land. Each episode is based on a previously-written blog from Madatoms.com. There are four more episodes of this series that will be released on another site. Stay tuned ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/nd9b8AV665w/ http://mattkoval.com/shelbys-rant-the-goonies/ The Fuplers realize they're a little rusty when it comes to saying grace at the dinner table. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/G_DpQEDBig8/ http://mattkoval.com/the-fuplers-graythe/ Super 8 was long gone, but it still found a way to inspire a 12 year old boy. This was a sponsored video for Hewlett Packard, promoting their contest. I was asked to "Make a creative video about what defines you -- without showing your face or using music." It took ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/5D4gOYEIrcw/ http://mattkoval.com/super-8/ In this video, Father's Day brings back some of the more embarrassing life-lessons that Matt was taught by his father. My three older sisters and I often discuss the complexities of our dad. Sometimes we groan over certain memories, but all in all, we know we lucked out with a ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/KCMrrAVMB4Q/ http://mattkoval.com/fathers-day-flashbacks/ The Fuplers discuss the night of romance that Kevin has planned for a special lady friend. It recently dawned on me why I like making The Fuplers. It's a chance for me to be as completely uncool as humanly possible. And I have to say, it's kind of cathartic ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/T6_yuZi_oTg/ http://mattkoval.com/the-fuplers-romanth/ The true story of Best Friend vs. Roommate.  (I lose.) I still remember waking up on that plastic couch in the community area.  A female Resident Assistant tapped on my shoulder and asked, "Who are you?"  I told her I was visiting Travis, and had been a victim of Randy.  She ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mattkoval/~3/Wyn-VH85sCg/ http://mattkoval.com/fun-roommate-randy/