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Accepted into big deal film school
USC
Graduated with studio writing deals
Yay!
Nothing produced
Boo!
Something awry
Technique without real life experience
Derivative mediocrity
Then…
An elongated brush with death
Boo!
Cleaned house
Looked inward
Yay!
Forgotten childhood dream resurrected: Become a musician and front a rock band
Picked up first guitar at 29
Sang like shit
Moved to Northern California to learn and sing like better shit
Assembled a band
Opened for The B-52s
Bucket list — check
Actor friend needs portfolio piece
“The Escort” (2020)
Wrote, directed, produced
Awards and validation
Film passion reignited
Off to Mexico
Love at first taco
Creative avalanche
Got 25K seed money to make a film — of my choosing
Wrote a feature
Dark comedy
About sexual desire, intimacy and food
To be shot in San Miguel de Allende
Technique NOW merges with real life experience
A recipe for magic?
50% of budget raised
Off to festivals to find the rest
Open to playmates
Reviews
The Escort (2019)
Recognition for "The Escort" (2019) :
* Winner Best Acting Ensemble - Los Angeles International Film Festival : Indie Short Fest
* Winner Best Short Script - Los Angeles International Film Festival : Indie Short Fest
* Official Selection - Sacramento International Film Festival
* Official Selection - San Francisco's Another Hole in the Head Film Festival
"Expertly directed... An elegantly crafted exploration that speaks to deeper levels of existence." - Caveh Zahedi, Director of "I am a Sex Addict"
* Official Selection - European Indie Film Awards
* Nominated Best Director Male - Los Angeles International Film Festival : Indie Short Fest
* Nominated Best First Time Director Male - Los Angeles International Film Festival : Indie Short Fest Author: FudoFilms.