November 2011
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Story in the Back Seat
Some days I have a lot of free time at work during long renders and exports. I spend my time doing various things to occupy my mind, either it be writing and editing scripts, edit my own personal projects, so on and so forth. One of the things I do is I read a lot of scripts that come my way in some form or another, and even watch the works of the talented individuals from our local community.
I...
September 2011
2 posts
Paid Actors
There is a movement going around as of late, most recently being spearheaded by Rod Diamond, which is for Paid Actors. It’s a good cause, and it’s something I am in support of.
The bottom line for such a group, and the only reason why I am in support of it is the fact that many film crews labor under the impression that the acting talent for the film is “disposable” and end up working...
Anonymous asked: what or should i say who is your local community idea of a film dream team?
August 2011
1 post
Our Film Community
The film community around us is not only large in size but has quite a few strong talents in it in all aspects of production. We have a handful of great directors, lighting techs, editing wizards, and many wonderful actors to help take our projects to new heights.
I have seen many amazing films from friends. I’ve read some pretty powerful screenplays from colleagues. I’ve seen actors...
Anonymous asked: A few questions. In "Elysium" the main character goes into a drug induced comma and finds himself in the Elysian fields. In your film the Elysian fields are seen as a hell, and even includes a type of killer clown character. However, in mythology the Elysian fields and Elysium are actually a heaven or heavenly place. How do you account for this discrepancy in your film?
Anonymous asked: Have you ever considered, or have future plans, to not use David M Clark (yourself) as DP on any of your films?
Anonymous asked: You have often said that just because someone is an avid film watcher doesn't make
them a good filmmaker. How do seperate yourself from that statement?
What seperates you from them?
them a good filmmaker. How do seperate yourself from that statement?
What seperates you from them?
July 2011
4 posts
Google-y Goo
There is a lot of talk about people switching over to Google+. Good for them, I say. But along with people chanting ‘I’m on Google+!’, they also tend to use the line ‘It’s the NEW Facebook’, or ‘Facebook is going down’, or ‘it’s Facebook’s replacement.’
Sadly, it isn’t.
Facebook has over 750 million active users....
June 2011
4 posts
Lauren in Wonderland
This Story is completely fictional, interlaced with a very sad truth.
Lauren is a young woman, filled with ambition and resolve. Wearing a blue dress, her blonde hair glows with the light of the sun. She isn’t unsophisticated, inexperienced , or callow but rather hushed and conscientious.
Standing in a lush green garden with a cocktail in hand and pitbull at her side, she catches a glimpse...
The Matrix Revolutions
I said in the previous post that The Matrix Revolutions was the quintessential trilogy ender. Some come close, but others fail when trying to piece together a trilogy. I believe that the ones who succeed or that come close are the projects where it was designed to be a trilogy in the first place. Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi is one that comes extremely close, if it wasn’t for...
The Matrix Reloaded
I have posted something similar to this in the past and have decided to return to the subject matter because of a “newfound interest” from select friends. In 1999, a film made it’s debut and in a lot of ways it changed the very fundamentals of filmmaking and storytelling. That film was The Matrix. Say what you will about the film, from conception to execution, no one can deny that it has had...
I Am Illegal
Over Memorial weekend, I had an opportunity to visit my family in Arizona in celebration of my baby brother graduating high school. It’s a big step in ones life and it seemed to be a perfect excuse to leave the life I have in Utah for a few days and enjoy something new. Utah’s weather has been less than desirable and the prospects of spending a few days in 100 degree weather was truly...
May 2011
4 posts
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Judge, Jury, and the Other Guy
It comes a surprise (albeit, kind of) that our nations judicial system is as flawed as it is. The United States does have a few good things in place in regards, like ‘Innocent until proven Guilty’, jury selections (which I feel is good in theory but still mired by a selection process that will help in the defendants case despite actual guilt), and everyone has a right to an attorney...
Back Alleys and Chance Enounters: A Tale of...
My first impressions of people are generally quite accurate. I can easily tell if I will get along with a person or not, and I tend to categorize people in varying ways. Top Tier would be people I could be alone with in an elevator for 7 days and not want to kill myself. The next tier down is where I could mingle in a party with them just fine, but a friendship beyond that is like asking me to...
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I Watched Incest On Stage
With the aftermath of the Utah Entertainment and Choice Awards, an event that took place last friday at the Salt Palace, I have done my best to separate myself from what actually happened which has proven difficult as my thoughts on the subject are unanimous with other attendees. Its been something I’ve wanted to escape but instead I can’t get the feeling of being trapped within the...
Today I Will Die.
Rather than write a blog about Friday’s award ceremony that I initially titled “I Witnessed Incest on Stage” (which I’m saving for another time), I came to the utter realization that today I will die. Sitting back and reflecting on this past weekend, it made me realize some very important things about myself and my future.
2011 has truly been one eye opening experience...
March 2011
1 post
Anonymous asked: Why do you always work with the same people?
February 2011
1 post
Anonymous asked: what's your favorite movie?
Solar Shock Studios 2011: Circle and Rated F
Solar Shock Studios is proud to officially announce their plan for productions to take place in 2011.
The studio is pleased to be working with award winning author Todd Noker (known on X96 in Salt Lake City as Todd Nuke ‘Em) to create a film adaptation of his second novel, Rated F.
The fictional satire film will be helmed by American Rejects director Brandon Young with Danny Chadwick serving...
January 2011
3 posts
Night Soil
On January 23rd, Solar Shock Studios and I will be making our first film of 2011, the first of an already busy slate of projects, called ‘Night Soil’.
The film is a 5 minute comedy project designed and intended for the Radio from Hell Film Festival and will star Calvin Dittmore and Victoria McLellan. The Solar Shock crew will be trying something entirely new for this project which...
Anonymous asked: Favorite Techno band/artist and do you enjoy Daft Punk?
December 2010
2 posts
Anonymous asked: What is Circle about?
Upcoming Project
Back in 2004, Brandon Young started writing a film project entitled ‘Circle’ which ended up bringing him into Solar Shock Pictures in the first place. Filming began in late 2005 but it was cancelled after 2 days of filming as Brandon felt that the story and script “just wasn’t quite right.”
Over the next several years he would revisit the concept and theme that...
September 2010
1 post
Frankenweenie Cast!!!
Director Tim Burton has cast the voices for his animated film ‘Frankenweenie’ to be released by Disney on March 9th, 2012.
The director will be reuniting with actors from his previous projects including Winona Ryder (last time he worked with her was on ‘Edward Scissorhands’), Martin Landau (worked with him on ‘Ed Wood’, ‘Sleepy Hollow’, and...
August 2010
2 posts
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Tim Burton's upcoming, exhaustive, tiresome slate
I am a huge fan of Tim Burton. His films have often touched me in ways that no other film or filmmaker has. While he has a visual quality that is all his own and should be respected, he has found ways to make his characters and stories speak to me on a variety of levels.
Those were the days of yesterday.
Don’t get me wrong. I love the guy and his work, but his upcoming works, although...
July 2010
17 posts
Reflections on 'The Letter', my first Solar Shock... →
“Desire is desire wherever you go.”
Anonymous asked: What are your dream film projects?
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Black from Solar Shock Pictures
Solar Shock Pictures was asked to do a horror film that will be presented on the line-up for ‘An October Evening’, an event that takes place in Salt Lake City who is celebrating it’s 5 year anniversary this year.
The horror short now has a finished script with production to begin Friday August 6th and wrapping on August 7th. It will star Clayton Barney, Amy Savannah, and Matt...
Danny Elfman announces Box Set Commemorating 25...
Making his first ever appearance at Comic-Con, film composer Danny Elfman announced a Limited Edition Box Set commemorating his 25 years of working with director Tim Burton.
The box set will include a DVD, 14 CD’s, a book with interviews, and Tim Burton artwork. No retail price yet but the box set is set to be released around Christmas.
Elfman started with working with Burton back in 1985...
Anonymous asked: will you ever make a movie about the gay and lesbian community?
Batman 3 villain speculation
Still a rumor to say the least, but someone over at Warner Bros was able to get a glimpse at a character listing sheet for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming project which is none other than Batman 3.
According to the source, the listing clearly stated THE RIDDLER as a villain in the piece and the name attached to it was Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
This is still a rumor at this point, although it was...
del Toro teams with Disney
A recent announcement at the San Diego Comic-Con had left 6,500+ spectators a little speechless when Disney announced that they were rebooting their Haunted Mansion ride into a new movie. The 2003 family comedy didn’t leave a lasting impression on many people.
But the crowd went nuts when they announced that Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro would be directing the project....
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Anonymous asked: I see from the your website that justin "spot" beecher works you. He looks like a character. He any good? What does he do?
Anonymous asked: what i ask is marty hicks?, he is really weird and eccentric.
Anonymous asked: Why do you like Tim Burton so much when there are many other better directors out there?
Anonymous asked: How come you still hang around with that Danny Chadwick guy? He's dead weight on your organization. He takes and takes and takes and contributes nothing. He's holding you back. You need to kick him to the curb.
Viva La Resistance
Viva La Resistance
June 2010
13 posts
Recent Video I did for Oklahoma Air National Guard →
Anonymous asked: What is your favorite movie?
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can...”
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Geburstag: 48 Hour Film Project 2010 →
Anonymous asked: Do you plan on doing a more light-hearted movie in the future?