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SPRING 2005
FROM HAWAII TO CHICAGO
After spending a year in Hawaii working in film, I have returned to Chicago (info and pictures from my adventures in Hawaii will be up with the next newsletter next month). Big thanks to my parents for making the transition an easy one.
Unfortunately, production in Hawaii has all but ceased. On the plus side, thanks to Chicago’s big tax breaks, production is booming in Chicago. Also, fortunately, I have worked on all three films that have shot in Chicago so far:

STRANGER THAN FICTION
Comedy. Directed by Marc Forester (“Finding Neverland,” “Monster’s Ball”). An IRS auditor (played by Will Ferrell) suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to effect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death. Also stars Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifa, Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal ("Mona Lisa Smile").

IL MARE
Romance. A doctor (played by Sandra Bullock) and an architect (played by Keanu Reeves) who live the same house -- only two years apart from one another -- fall in love via letters they both deposit in the same mysterious mailbox. Also stars Jeremy Irons ("The Merchant of Venice”), Dylan Walsh (“Nip/Tuck”) and Christopher Plummer (“Cold Creek Manor,” “National Treasure”).

YOU ARE GOING TO PRISON
Comedy. Directed by Bob Odenkirk (“HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David”). A career criminal played by Dax Shepard (“Punk’d”) and an entitled rich guy played by Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”) wind up sharing a cell in a maximum-security prison. Also stars Chi McBride (“Boston Public”).

OTHER CHICAGO PROJECTS

In addition to the big studio pictures, I’ve been working on smaller productions and my own projects. I made my feature screen debut as a stuntman opposite Larry Thomas (aka “Seinfeld’s” Soup Nazi) in a Troma Entertainment production “Space Daze 2.” Don’t tell me you didn’t see the first one! A classic starring none other than Corey Feldman…yeah, I didn’t see it either. I do have to thank my friend and fellow “Space Daze” alum Scott Ray for getting me on the project.

I’ve also been recording two local and booming bands. I’m currently editing a concert DVD for the hard rockers Euforeum. I was fortunate enough to have a spectacular crew that included John Champion, JP Maurer, Nick Kuzmyn, Tom Kuzmyn, Heather Markus and Jeff Lord.

I’ve also been shooting the music video for the first song off the new Ghettobillies album, “Cockpit.” To hear three full songs from “Cockpit,” visit: www.myspace.com/ghettobillies. If you like what you hear, come out to the Wise Fool’s Pub on Lincoln Ave in Chicago. It will be their last local appearance until the fall thanks to a massive European tour that will take them through Germany, France and Serbia, among many other countries.

WRITING
After a year-long hiatus I’ve gotten back to my real passion – writing. I’ve developed a story I hope to have fully developed into a feature script by the end of this year with Hawaiian North Shore surfer “Easy.” I’m also developing a comedic hour-long television series with Jeff Lord and Chris Pry. So far about we have about one and a half episodes written.