Indie Feature Trailer and USC Film
Here is a still from the 16mm short film I completed last night for USC students, called ‘Lost in Iraq’.
The story was about an American soldier and his attempts to overcome adversity, losing his troops and the huge amount of guilt from killing a young boy. In addition, the soldier was injured in the line of duty and finds a distinct Iraqi cafe. Upon entering he finds an Iraqi waiter, who threatens him, only to extend friendship by lighting a candle. With bombs and shells blazing outside, the soldier uses all outlets possible including: cigarettes, booze and a game of backgammon to extend friendship in his world of loneliness. The lighting was amazing and the director and assisting students were top of the line. We shot at Lloyd Stage, next to George Lucas building. I was referred by my friend and talented DP, Aline Ballestero. Thanks Aline!
In additon, my indie feature film, which recently premiered in NYC in May, ‘2 Star State of Mind’ has hit the film festival circuit. It is a very compelling, well-written and acted film, which follows a young man and his inescapable battles with addiction and his family. Check out the trailer. Good stuff.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJtio1bEh6w]
IF YOU LIKED THE TRAILER: Here’s a teaser scene from the film.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXlq5PhCi2Y]
Lastly, I have begun writing my stand-up routine and am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my MacBook to begin completing my feature length screenplay adaptation, as well as editing, “Fueling our Dreams” documentary.
Today, I began my internship at Wizzard Media with Skip and Brad and they have started teaching me how to capture and log footage and begin to edit. I should be shooting new episodes of ‘Renegade Reporting’ in no time!
Later.
