Jefferson Sanders (also known as DJ) played one of the stronger supporting roles in THE P.A.C.T. of Eric La Flabian. What I didn't know is that this dude is a machine at the gym. His upper body routine of which one of them is called "The Sweep" consists of over a minute of supporting/holding up his body weight while doing a series of aerial maneuvers without once touching the ground. In fact, once your feet touch the ground its over. Either stop or repeat the entire routine which is done in varying sets and reps.
Just take a look at the routines below and tell me this isn't one of the most intense non-Olympic workouts ever.
I was on my computer just listening to the music from THE P.A.C.T. and really appreciating all the help I received so I recorded how the visualizer interpreted the music. Technology is BEAUTIFUL... And so is Toby's Song by Vilmarie Vega.
If you have never been to a NEW FILMMAKERS NY FEST or to Anthology Film Archives this is what it looks like so that you can imagine how everything is going be like setting wise at this hidden treasure for independent films
ONE OF THE MANY EXCITING EVENTS HELD AT ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES
THE MAIN ENTRANCE
WHEN YOU ENTER THE DOORS WALK TO THE CIRCLE IN THE WALL
ON THE RIGHT OF THE PICTURE AND PAY FOR YOUR TICKET
Here is a brief look at THE NEW FILMMAKERS NY Saturday schedule for the night of April 14th, 2012.
Hope to see you there!
N8
NEWFILMMAKER PRESENTS ANOTHER DOUBLE FEATURE NITE
DOCUMENTARY SERIES Phil Hopper THE ROAD HOME (2010, 70 minutes, video) Follows a small group of America’s newest war veterans, young men and women who have returned home as amputees.
SHORT FILM PROGRAM Nathan Marcus MENTAL PATIENCE (2011, 14 minutes, video) Jodi Lin BORTE QUEEN OF TIBET (2011, 17 minutes, video) Nathan Zen-Sapien THE P.A.C.T (2012, 26 minutes, video)
FIRST FEATURE PRESENTATION Kurtis David Harder CODY FITZ 2011, 85 minutes, video. Three friends plan a trip to a cabin, where things start to fall apart….
SECOND FEATURE PRESENTATION Nathaniel Katzman I WANT TO KILL MYSELF 2011, 85 minutes, video. When his friend Coop is almost charged with a DUI, James decides to fake an attempted suicide to get him out of it. When this goes wrong he ends up sentenced to an out-patient recovery group for a strange bunch of suicidal people.
–Saturday, April 14, Documentary Series at 6:00, Short Film Program at 7:15, First Feature at 8:30, Second Feature at 10:15.
On Saturday, April 14th, 2012 THE P.A.C.T. will premiere at Anthology Film Archives hosted by New Filmmakers NY. Their Short Film Program will start at 7:15pm although they will open around 6pm to show that nights documentary. The entire night's theme will pivot around mental health issues and the problems that can occur when those issues are not dealt with correctly. There will be something there for everyone from drama to comedy and it will only cost $6.00 to get in that night to watch all those films. WOOHOO!!!
Below are some of the finished brochures and postcards that will be sent out.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
N8
Barney Oldfield, one of the head coordinators of Newfilmmakers NY Film Festival told me that they would be releasing the schedules for Spring in about a week. Our NYC premiere and showtime will be at Anthology Film Archives which is a magnificent indie theater in the heart of Manhattan one block up from Houston St.. So that means I will finally be able to give you guys a premiere date for this Spring... WOOHOO!!! Also, the cast and producers are ecstatic over our recent win of a coveted ACCOLADE AWARD OF MERIT for PILOT PROGRAM/SERIES!!! Below I have the new postcards which are ready for production once we get the scheduling information. I have also put up the trailer again for those who have yet to see it. I will definitely keep you posted! N8
I decided to get back into the flow of things by going to a networking that was coordinated by Castreach, an organization that brings entertainment industry people of all backgrounds together under one roof. The event was held at LUXE and club within the LUCKY STRIKE Bowling Lanes. I invited a few actors and friends for drinks there leaving it open as to whether they wanted to stay for the whole event or "jetty" when ready. Most stayed and those that did literally saw the party hit the stratosphere.
First, I met YARON URBAS an actor, director, and overall filmmaker who wanted to do an interview with me for his upcoming documentary which he is filming in part episodically. I and several other filmmakers did the interviews and that is when then the paparazzi showed up. Now there weren't any true celebs there but I get the concept. Find them before they are stars and develop the story/angle or in other words "get the drop" first.
1) A girl stands behind a statuesque man and rips his shirt off (WTF)
2) I and my new friend Janette Webb pose for a few shots. The music picks up she starts dancing and I am blinded by the sea of flashing lights. I dodge (foolishly) out the way (cause I can't dance) and she is ablaze in flashing lights... And totally LOVING every moment.
3) Several of the most interesting people wanted to take photos with me... So I got pass myself and was like cool.
4) Then music that my older siblings danced to came on and kids half their age jumped on the floor. And yes that is when the break dancing started... 'Nuff' Said!
Check out the pics below to see how off the hook this party was. I can only pray that there are more parties like this in the future