Kickstarter or Indiegogo Campaign?

After taking about a year off from 22 Fillmore to focus on another project, I'm back! Ready to get into action again and move forward with development and networking. The question is how to raise funds to keep this bus rolling.

We're looking into a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign to raise seed money. Great the wheels so to speak. I've gotten inspired to create a pitch video and more to come later!

New TITLE!

Yes, after years of working on this screenplay, I/we have decided to change the title of our movie from, bUs tRip to 22 Fillmore. It was a change that I pondered over for quite some time. After seeking the opinions of many others that I trust - it was time.

22 Fillmore is the name of the bus line that carries Jeff back and forth in time to help him learn valuable lessons. It better fits the movie, as a whole and adds a level of mystery. The number "22" also has meaning - with the phrase, "catch-22" and "Psalms 22".

We believe it better embodies the story, the journey, the experience of the life and times of Jeff - the tortured soul, in search of himself.

Production Values: Debbie Brubaker | SF360

Article in 360, interviewing the one and only producer, Debbie Brubaker. Where she came from, where she's going, and all the infinite wisdom and invaluable experience. Read the article here:

http://www.sf360.org/Indie-Toolkit/First-Person/?pageid=13527

Storyboard Artist - Kevin Coffey

Finally, working with an experienced and visionary artist, who will be story-boarding the entire bUs tRip movie. 92 pages in total! We should have a yellow page phone book SIZE in graphic novel form! Visit Mr. Coffey's website at: www.cartoonlandanimation.com

I'm finding that production of a feature movie will vitally include several drafts of pictoral storyboards to shape the vision and look of the final product. Since movies are a visual medium, it is essential to NOT skip this part of the process. Not only will it be used to communicate the vision to the the collaborators, it will help to expedite more quickly the shooting of the project. Will save the important factors of time, money, and energy.

Enjoy this first shooting board from page 1 of bUs tRip!

NEW PROMOTIONAL POSTER

Another DRAFT, you say?

Well, yes! What is the foundation of any good film? The actors? The director? Great photography? Visual effects? Editing? NO. While all of these are important building blocks of any good movie, the foundation is the story.

One cannot spend enough time developing a solid story. A movie script, while not as appreciated in the world of writing, say as novels, etc... in some ways, it's more difficult. Why? A solid, engaging movie must ONLY have those elements which are essential. It's like a novel, but pared away until you have just the bare bones. And you must get this right. Right on. If you don't the whole film will be crooked, "not quite right".

I have been lacking in patience to get into the making of this movie, but the universe has had different plans for me. With this extra time, I have continued to work on the script. Diligently. With three key ingredients for success. 1. Imagination - I don't usually have a hard time with this one, as I seem to be tapped in to the creative flow. 2. Flexibility - Continue to be open to change and let the story and characters lead. In some ways now, this story is it's own "life-force", and I'm just the instrument for which it flows through. 3. Discipline - ah yes, One only gets what one puts in, right?

OK. Another draft then. Effort put forward has yielded good results. Tighter, better, more clarity, stripping away the fat. A better story. A better foundation. Over and out.

What's the HOLD UP?

Persistence and patience. I'm anxious to make this movie a reality. While I believe that the universe will provide the means, my thinking lately is, "OK... what's the hold up?"

With that said though, a business packet, including the script was recently dropped into the hands of a promising investor who avidly supports independent cinema. Trust and patience!

I have been carrying around positive affirmations in my wallet on a post-it note, proclaiming the dates of pre-production, production, festival premieres, and distribution dates and how much the project will make in the first year. Believe and it will be manifested, right?

Until then, I am busy with my (about 11th or 12th) re-write of the script.... and I find it most interesting that new things arise that make it stronger, better. I'm also working on my script analysis for my directing duties.

Little by little, step by step. The question to ask yourself in anything that you do in your daily life, "Is this bringing me closer to my goal, or further from it?" Words of wisdom for the day.