Anime In America! Some Cool Cartoons for the BIG SCREEN!

I was wondering when Hollywood was going to start buying the rights to anime! Films like Akira and Ghost In The Shell made my teen years fun and were truly groundbreaking. I LOVE the fact that the short stylish flick called Blood: The Last Vampire actually got picked up by the producer of Crouching Tiger & Hero. This means that this version of Blood should be full of wire tricks (I'm not too fond of) and martial arts (which I love!!!!).

We will see how Spielberg's version of Ghost In The Shell goes and if Leonardo Dicaprio's Akira holds true to the story and fan base. However, I am sure that Blood should please the novice as well as the expert anime lover.

Peace.
Nate

We didn't make the shortlist...

We did not make the shortlist for the voting competition half of Babelgum. They picked the top 40 who had the numbers/votes. For the rest of 610 entries (including myself) that did not make it there is still the "Looking for Genius" Award. That winner will be announced in NYC on April 27th. To all the other contestants I want to wish them GOOD LUCK and much SUCCESS... You never know.

An old friend of mine has on her website "Sorrow looks down, worry looks around, FAITH looks up!"

Keep the FAITH my friends.

Nate

Thanks and keep your fingers crossed!!!

So the Babelgum Contest is over and they will announce the shortlist on April 6th. Keep your fingers crossed that we made it to that point. I also want to thank everyone who entered and voted during the contest. It was a challenge but fiercely worth it. I will post more info around the sixth to let you know what is going on. Have a terrific weekend!!!! I will definitely have a fun one for ya'!
N8

BABELGUM HAS A NEW VOTING SYSTEM !!!!!

Greetings Everyone!

I just want to inform all my voting friends that Babelgum.com has a new voting system that allows you to vote without downloading software. It is very easy!

1) Go to Babelgum.com

2) Type in WAIRE ( to get to my videos :D )

3) Click on the thumbs up icon and you are done!!!!

FYI - Don't Forget That I Have TWO Vids on Babelgum.com

For even quicker links check my earlier blogs. Thanks for your support!

N A T E

THE BABELGUM POSTCARD - GO VOTE!!!!!

SPIKE LEE'S BABELGUM ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL CONTEST

Hey Everyone

I have entered two of Sapien Film's videos into the BOFF Contest. The category is mini masterpiece and both videos are under 5 minutes long. You can vote everyday for as many vids as you like but only once a day per video.

The vids/films that I entered are called NOTHING and SUICIDE MADE SIMPLE.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PLEASE VOTE!!!!

http://www.babelgum.com/html/clip.php?clipId=3004884

http://www.babelgum.com/html/clip.php?clipId=3004121

Update

It has been a while since I have written to y'all. I have been pushing projects in film that have been hard pressed to manifest. Nothing is really working out according to plans, however, progress has been made.

The two new books that I have been writing on have been delayed until I can get better writing equipment/software. I am not disappointed by this because a new script idea has come my way.

The contesting aspect of filming is coming to an end. I will continue to make short film but only for the festival scene. Contests are too arbitrary for me right now.

I will be sending postcards out soon notifying the public of our activities... Here's to success.

Happy New Year, Everyone!!!! I hope 2009 is a blast as much for you as it will be for me!!!!

Another Filmaka.com link

This is the Filmaka.com link. Click it :)
Peace,
N8

The holidays, starting two new projects and Filmaka.com

Greetings Everyone!

I would first like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and everybody can feel the mood changing with the season.
I have made the decision to spend the next two months writing on my next two books. One will be a prequel to BOY and the other will be a book of what I can only call 'knowledge' or at least 'tidbits of information'.
Interested? If so write me and tell me what you think. I should be on the computer quite a bit checking on the status of my latest short film called, Displaced. You can find Displaced on the Filmaka.com website along with several of my other short films by clicking the link (just type in my real name in the search window once you get there).
Once again, I wish you all a wonderful and joyful holiday season!

Peace,
Nate

The P.A.R.C. Shortened letter box version

This is the letter box edition of The P.A.R.C. that I have on Filmaka.com

I hope you enjoy!

Nate

CARNIVAL DESTINY TRIP and DRAMBUIE

These are just a few images from our recent family trip to the Eastern Caribbean.It was fun!!! We went to Nassau, Half Moon Cay, and Grand Turk. While at Grand Turk I found two huge sea shells and a brown butterfly landed on my toe. Some of the chics were actually hot which made me forget that both the flight to Miami and back was totally turbulent. People were actually praying as we landed in Jersey. Oddly enough, while on the islands I didn't order a Bahama Mama but I did discover a new drink (a Scottish Whiskey) called Drambuie thanks to fellow passengers named Craig (or Greg) and Rick who told me to enjoy the moment and enjoy life. Ahhh, Drambuie...

NYTVF was interesting

I went to the New York Television Festival and made some new friends as well as met with some old acquaintances. Usually I would start mentioning names but I have found that people tend to think that you are riding on their coattails when that happens so I will leave out names for now.

Some cool things happened at the fest like meeting the People's Choice Award Winners a week before they knew that they had won the award. Also, ABC was the dominant force on the first day and I was fortunate enough to pass my demo to some very important writers from their camp.

The last day of the fest was interesting as well. HBO had a premiere of their first cartoon series in 9 years and it was hilarious! Also, some heavy hitters were there vying for recognition and contacts. I can't and won't mention names because of my earlier statement and also because they have yet to contact me. That's my way of playing tit for tat (so to speak :))

Anyway all seems to be going well for those who strive for success. If you don't put forth the effort then, of course, you can't reap the rewards. Keep striving to be better than you or others expect and surely something good will happen.

Take care.

Nate

ANNIVERSARY TIME

For those of you who have been following my blog this should not be a surprise... It is ANNIVERSARY TIME!!! A few years back I blogged about a spiritual experience that I had and ever since I have made it a habit to commemorate the last day of Summer as a very special day.

I don't like to go into deep details so if you are curious as to what happened just search the links to the earlier blogs on the side. For everyone else I wish you peace and joy with renewed hope over the next few days and remember to keep your mind on lofty goals... leave the other mess for those lesser caliber.

Stay focused and invigorated!

Nate

Quick Note

For a demo reel of my work just notify me via email and I will send all legitimate sources a copy. Thanks.

Nate

ps I have created a shorter version of the PARC for the demo reel so ignore the older one.

It Didn't Happen.

We did not make it into the festival. I still plan on going. Just gotta get my resources together and go.

Peace,
Nate

THE P.A.R.C. Trailer (old .mov version)

Well, if you have been reading my other blog you will understand that my "project" computer has been broke for about two weeks now. So that all the people who wish to see the video can get the chance I will put up the older .mov version of the trailer. This is the only version that I have access to that will fit on my blog. Enjoy.

Nate

More Photos

Here are a few more photos from the June 2nd event.

Also, This is the last day to enter the NYTVF (New York Television Festival). My fingers are crossed and I have been praying up a storm. So let's hope and pray that my entry gets accepted as an Official Selection in the festival. They say that they will announce the Official Selections on or about August 1st.

Good Luck to all the entrants.

N8

Spoiler for BOY: A Story Based On True Events

Some very important people have not been interpreting the book the right way so here is the ultimate spoiler for the book. Man, Boy's younger brother, is mentally ill through a huge part of the book. The sicker he gets the more misconstrued his interpretation of Boy becomes, hence, the question arises as to how much of what he tells the narrator is true. It gets more heavy for the reader because Boy IS being extremely destructive in his own Autistic way. So how much of what happens to Man is real? I will leave that to the reader who should go out of his/her way to research all these illnesses before making a decision.
Also, you should stop reading if you don't want to know the end of the book. The narrator and Man are the same person. Man merely describes the events through a third person point of view when trying to analyze the experiences he has faced. Another question arises as to whether or not Man is cured/healed enough to correctly understand what has transpired? I will leave that to the reader as well.
Yes! For those of you who know me this is based on my past relationship with my Autistic brother... God bless his soul. NO! I do not have a hatred or resentment of the mentally ill, mentally challenged, or anyone in between.
For those of you who still feel malice towards me and my book... GOOD. At least, now you are thinking and are fired up. Do the research for yourself. Nothing is impossible or improbable in this world and if you think otherwise you are seriously in denial.
Nate

Some more photos from the T.S.A.C. screening

Like I said before this was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!!

THE TIMES SQUARE ARTS CENTER SCREENING

For the first time our names were up in lights in Times Square. Brilliant Brian used his connection to get us the venue for one night. We had the red carpet treatment and everyone who wanted to work with me showed up. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND MY LIFE FEELS BETTER FOR HAVING THIS EXPERIENCE.

Enjoy the photos. I will be posting more next week.

Nate