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BACK FROM LA (FOR NOW)
My time spent in LA through Columbia College’s Semester in LA program was invaluable. To recap, I spent over a month attending school at the CBS Radford lot in Studio City. There, industry professionals of all types came to give advice and pointers to newcomers to the industry in LA.

After the program ended, I went out and spent almost six months interning for Sony’s Revolution Studios. I worked specifically in the development department for Navid McIlhargey. I cannot thank them enough them enough for the real world experience and education I gained at Revolution.

Through the internship, I also got the opportunity to spend some time as a PA on “Daddy Daycare,” (currently in theaters) and on “Hollywood Homicide” directed by Ron Shelton and starring Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnet (in theaters June 13).
While out West I made way too many new friends to mention, but you know who you are and I thank you for all the great times – particularly my Dresden gang and Max Timm, who made partying on Sunset a way of life.

TEACHING
I am very pleased to announce that Saturday June 28 I will be teaching two classes for 6th - 9th grade students at the College of Lake County’s “Day for the Youth Writer.” The events for the kids run from 10:00 to 3:30. So, if you have any kids interested in learning the art of story writing, who can make it to Grayslake, IL, try to get involved. I don’t have access to the numbers, so this event might be sold out. Call 847-543-2759 for more info.

DVD AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Since moving back to Chicago, I’ve been working on mastering some additional aspects of moviemaking. Most notably, I’ve gotten completely comfortable with PhotoShop to create images for print or images that can be implemented in video/film projects. I’ve also learned a great deal about AfterEffects where I can I can add special effects and animation to projects. I’ve also added FinalCutPro to my list of editing software that I know. Lastly, I’ve grown very fond of creating DVDs with DVD Studio Pro. For teaching me a lot of my new abilities, I have John Champion and Columbia College Chicago to thank.
So, if anyone needs any of the above mention work done, you know where to go and if you’re on this mailing list, you can expect a notable discounted rate.

SPEAKING OF DVDs…
We are currently in the process of releasing the ghost documentary “Voices from the Grave” on DVD. The doc itself will be reedited and hosted by Mary Czerwinski while the DVD will be loaded with special features. Later in the summer Tony Michael Farmer and I will release the suspense thriller “The Property” on DVD for its 5 year anniversary.

FILM IN PRODUCTION!!!
Over the summer we intend on shooting a short film around 10 minutes in length. We currently have the production equipment a lot of crew actors, stunt people, etc. What we don’t yet have is a definite script. We’ve heard dozens of ideas over the last month, but haven’t yet committed to anything. We’re willing to hear pitches, treatments, and full scripts, or even undeveloped ideas. We have a small budget and do not intend on profiting from the completed film. We have a number of talented people involved who will use this as their reel/video resume. Anybody interested in being involved in any capacity, please contact us. scott@slimpictures.com