NEW TRAILER FOR "ADVENTURES OF LOUANNA LEE" EPISODE 3!
6/25/10
BRING FILM BACK TO MARYLAND!
On June 23, 2010, former Governor Bob Erlich, Maryland casting director Pat Moran, along with representatives from the Screen Actors Guild, and local business owners held a conference on the importance of bringing the film industry back to Maryland.
Just a few years ago, before our current Governor Martin O'Mally took office, Maryland was ranked #5 in the country for film production. Hollywood knew that we had great talent, a fantastic crew, and almost every kind of location they could want for a film. "America in Miniature", as the state is called. Now, because of the cuts of tax packages to attract filmmakers to the state, we are currently ranked at #47 out of 51 states.
What Governor O'Mally doesn't understand is that the cuts that were made not only affected the more than 2400 Screen Actors Guild members in Maryland, it affected a LOT of businesses and workers. From hotels, security firms, restaurants, building contractors, electricians, caprenters, tourism, to local stores where the films were shooting. In the panel discussion on June 23rd, Bunny Gliman, owner of Bond Lumber stated that previously her company had approximately 1 million dollars per year generated by the film industry. Now, she's struggling to keep her company alive. The owner of a Maryland based security company, V.I.P. Security Unlimited, once had 124 people working for him. Now it's just him. All of his staff had to take jobs in other states. Our film crew, which has been ranked as top notch, now has to look for work elsewhere to make sure they make enough money to take care of their families.
Please watch the video below to see just how important it is to bring film back to Maryland and make it the thriving "Hollywood East" as it was once known to be.
"ADVENTURES OF LOUANNA LEE" EPISODE 3 TEASER TRAILER!
Teaser Trailer for "Adventures of Louanna Lee" Episode 3 "Lovin Fool" with Leanna Chamish, George Stover, Victoria Lynn, Erik Kristopher Myers, Jennifer Rouse, Will Haza, Ryan Thomas and Louanna Lee. Currently shooting in Maryland. Produced by Lee Doll. Directed by Jeff Herberger www.LouannaLee.com
4/20/10
NEW ‘DEATH OF POE’ DVD REVIEW IN SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE!
There’s a fine review of the film The Death of Poe starring Mark Redfield, Kevin G. Shinnick, Jennifer Rouse, and Tony Tsendeas in the current issue of Scary Monsters Magazine, written by David Alex Nahmod. The issue is packed with great articles by Martin Powell, Bob Statzer, Ron Adams and many more of publisher Dennis Druktenis’ great stable of contributors. Get it on newsstands, Barnes and Noble or Border’s Books today!
Order The Death of Poe HERE.
3/1/10
THE 2ND ANNUAL EDGAR ALLAN POE 'CASK OF AMONTILLADO' WINE TASTING EVENT!
SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010 NOON TO 4PM
Location: WESTMINSTER HALL (the burial place of Edgar Allan Poe) 519 West Fayette Street (corner Fayette and Greene), Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Tickets are $25 per person ($20 for Designated Drivers) Tickets available at the door on the day of the event. Cash and checks are accepted as payment. Sorry, we can't take credit cards.
Ages 9 and up are welcome. You must be 21 and be able to prove it to sample the wines. It’s the law!
FEATURING WINES BY WOODHALL WINE CELLARS AND LUSTAU SHERRY
Special Guests include:
LAURIE FORSTER ("The Wine Coach")!
DAVID KELTZ - Renowned Poe Impersonator
TONY TSENDEAS Performs 'THE BLACK CAT' and 'THE TELL-TALE HEART'
SADIRA - TAROT CARD READER AND BELLY DANCER!
A PERFORMANCE BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCH RAVEN PIPE AND DRUM CORPS!
NEW ARTWORK BY ARTIST AND FILMMAKER MARK REDFIELD - "STORIES POE NEVER TOLD"!
On January 19, 2010 at Noon, "The Drum Major" will be screened at the World Bank.
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It's mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.
The Drum Major director Michael Mack will participate as a guest speaker in A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 14, 2010 at 1pm in the World Bank's Main Complex Atrium.
I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Over the holidays I was busy working on re-facing my site. Please browse through the pages and let me know what you think!
1/3/10
THE DRUM MAJOR Screening At The Historical Society of DC!
THE DRUM MAJOR, a short documentary/essay film that explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's call for a radical revolution of values in his last and most challenging year April 4, 1967 to April 4, 1968, will be screening at The Historical Cociety of the District of Columbia!
The film was directed by Michael Mack, narrated by Jim Pollack and Leslie Willson, sound editing and music by Jennifer Rouse, edited by Jeff Herberger.
WHEN: January 18, 2010 at 1pm
PRICE: FREE!
ADDRESS: 801 K Street NW (at Mount Vernon Square) Washington DC 20001
For more information about the Historical Society of Washington DC be sure to visit www.historydc.org
