Just a little update to let you know how a bunch of the films are doing…
1. Black&White Ball: We have changed the title to “Believe” and we have finished the film. The sound design (including an awesome sound track made up of local indie bands – thanks Tim!) is finally complete and I just added the high-rez photos to the film. The major hurdle right now is for the exec. producer and the original director to settle their legal/financial issues. Once that is complete we can upgrade all the footage to high-rez and we’re good to go. Cross your fingers.
2. Gringos at the Gate: We had a blast filming in Columbus last month at the USA vs. Mexico World Cup qualifying game. The weather was amazing… in a wet and windy way. We were drenched by a huge storm just before the game started and 50 mph winds hit us throughout the match. It didn’t matter though because Roberto, Pablo and I got some great footage. We are editing together a sizzle reel right now that we will take to potential funders to see about raising the final funds we need to head down to Mexico City in August for the second match. All is on schedule and we are really excited about this project.
3. Unknown Hero/A Christmas in Tent City: The short version was warmly received at Cinequest and I am hurrying around to meetings talking to potential funders (yes, I spend most of my time looking for financing!). I find out in June if I get a major grant that will help us hire Claire to get the new illustrations done. In the meantime I will be visiting some local middle schools to show the film and talk about the whole filmmaking process.
