NEVER GIVE UP

The closer I get to finishing The Other Side Of Hell I think about the road blocks I've hit along the way. Everything from weather problems, camera's breaking, and actors quitting and rejoining and never losing the drive to finish the film.
At times I wanted to quit and move on to do something new. If did give up and leave the film unfinished then I'd never know how this film would be.
No matter what any one says good or bad The Other Side Of Hell is the start of something.
Never give up on your dreams, never give up.

AN HONEST MAN IS ALWAYS IN TROUBLE!

"An honest man is always in trouble" , is a quote from one of my favorite films ,Henry Fool, by Hal Hartley http://www.possiblefilms.com/. I suggest that you check out Henry Fool at this link http://www.sonypictures.com/classics/henryfool/ .
Bill Millios put a lot on the line with being honest about what is going on in this so called NH film community. First check out these blogs from Bill about what is going on in plain sight http://backlotfilm.blogspot.com/2006/11/more-ramblings-snob-film-festival-etc.html http://backlotfilm.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_backlotfilm_archive.html .
I know there are filmmakers out there who agree with Bill, and I'm one of them. The other filmmakers who agree with Bill but keep their mouths shut in fear of losing contacts or losing the support of the weak corrupt like minded people. Those gutless filmmakers want it both ways-- they want to make it so badly that they are willing to do anything. They lost their courage and creative spirit along the way!
Is filmmaking hard? Of course. Do you make money at it right away? No! To be honest, you may never make a dime. If you are one of those filmmakers who is in it because you think you will make a million dollars then quit! Go become a plumber!
Silence happens only in death. Why hold back what you think about the NH film esabllishment, seedy film festivals and unethical dealings! If you speak up about those ills then there might be change. It takes intestinal fortitude to say what you think and to tell the truth. If telling the truth means burning bridges, then we as a collective who really want change should burn every crooked bridge we come across.
Those filmmakers who want real change should start a revolution!

SICK

As I'm finishing up the final edits to the Other Side Of Hell I can't help but to think to myself what has happened to the world of filmmaking? This is a question I keep asking myself as of late. First I'd like to you to check this link....Bill gives some great insight in to what's going on. In this link Bill deals with the issues of lack of originality of films and filmmakers who take the easy way out doing parodies http://backlotfilm.blogspot.com/2006/11/originality_20.html.
I'm going to be honest I'm sick and tired of crappy films, politics, and just really lazy filmmaking. Some people may say how can I even talk about these things when I've been working on a film for the past ten years?

CINEMA OF TEARS

I haven't seen a movie in a theatre in months. I'd have to say almost all the films coming out now are Hollywood trash. Its sad when the only thing that matters is the dollar and there are no chances being taken by the studios.
Even indy filmmakers are trying to be Hollywood and in my opinion that's not the way to go. What ever happened to the creativity in filmmaking?????? I have to hope there are filmmakers out there trying to do something different. Those filmmakers know who they are. When the zombies open there eyes then there will be a change!

Almost done hell

It has almost been ten years since I started making The Other Side Of Hell and I'm happy to say I'm almost finished. It has been a long hard road. I've been lucky to have friends and people who have worked on the film and understand why it has taken so long.
I just bought a 250 external hard drive to finish up the film. Once I have my final cut where I want it then its off to do sound work and music.
I want to announce that I'm going to be doing a 10 retro documentary on the making of Old Man Dogs to be added to the 10 anniversary. Dogs is a Backlot Films production; Directed by Bill Millios. I can't wait to sink my teeth in to this production. A little note on Old Man Dogs: Dogs is the first feature film I worked on. I learned a lot about filmmaking and how to do things the right way. Every Backlot Films production I have worked on are the best planned out. Go to http://backlotfilm.com/to learn more about upcoming films and also check out http://deathandglorythemovie.com/ Bill Millios's upcoming film.
I want to end this blog in saying no matter what your dreams are never give up......No matter how difficult things get no matter how much bad luck you have. If you give up you will never know what might have been.
Coming on future blogs pictures and more news on The Other Side Of Hell.

The Other Side of Hell

I recently just completed the trailer and will soon be posting more details about the completion and release of the film.