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This trio of Documentaries was played at the Seventh Annual Fundraising Luncheon for Can Do Canines Assistance Dogs. This year’s theme was A Ripple in the Pond. The goal of the vignettes was to tell the story of a Can Do Canine named Cher, who has not only helped and improved her partner Collin’s life, but many different people’s lives that she has come in contact with.
Part One of Three.
Part Two of Three.
Part Three of Three.
Special Thanks to Producers MarySue Krueger and Carrie Maloney. Janet Cobus, Shelly Hiemer, Alan Peters, Thomas Rehbein, Allison Schildknecht, and everyone at Can Do Canines for their support. Videographer Mark Falstad for lending me his Canon 5D mkII, giving me a hands-on education shooting video with a DSLR for the first time. Verne Champion, Janelle Dixon, Mona Elder, Leslie Flowers, Connie Roehrich, Mary Sears, Collin Shaughnessy for sharing the time and stories. More updates and projects in the pipeline as always. Same URL, some other time, stay tuned.Nulla Tenaci Invia Est Via
Filmed in a couple studios at MCAD last Spring for Hip-Hop artist Muja Messiah by Director Amalia Nicholson, Director of Photography Brandon Boulay, Assistant Director Adam Hutchinson, Andrea Bias, Timmer O'Phelan, myself, and several other great folks. Play. Liberate. Enjoi.
Special Thanks to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Muja Messiah, Brandon Boulay for bringing me on board, and everyone who made the shoot and video turn out so buttery smooth. More updates and projects in the pipeline as always. Same URL, some other time, stay tuned.Terminat Hora Diem; Terminat Auctor Opus.
Spring has sprung, and so have things here at Old Abbot. Like a Cherry Blossom that begins as a seed and germinates into flower. Our story of competitive fighting game players Robert Elizondo and Izzy Lee has matured from a story of a passionate pass time into a tales of one's passion for life no matter the obstacle or outcome of the match.
With Izzy Lee's Tournament Win at Combo Breaker over Adam 'Ketis' Heart the Editor-in-Chief of SRK in the Grand Finals of Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. Only after losing to Ketis earlier in the Semi-Finals, and coming back from the losers bracket to reset the match, and take the Championship in the end. It looks like Izzy's and Rob's stories will continue onto the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament VII: Resurrection in Chicago this May which is an EVO 2k11 qualifier. With practice, skill, and the warrior's way onto the EVO World Championships 2011 in Las Vegas this July.
Production has wrapped on the Can Do Canines vignette Documentaries for their Seventh Annual Fundraising Luncheon this May. This years theme is A Ripple in the Pond and the shorts will focus on an Assistance Dog named Cher, and how she has changed so many peoples lives beyond that of her Owner. Post-Production phase, begin!
Production on Antwone Adams has been put on pause for the time being, with the competitive fighting game Documentary that has blossomed and grown into something much larger. A full-length feature Film with some ole luck of the Irish. Pre-Production is still very much in motion with scripts being penned and tweaked for season one and beyond. Antwone's stories will come true sooner than later.
On my most recent viewed list I've re-watched the Shogun Assassin aka the Lone Wolf and Cub saga including the rare volume seven titled Lone Wolf and Cub: A Handful of Sand and made in 1993. Also, Grandma's Boy, Radio Flyer, and 3 Ninjas, which "crosses Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Home Alone" says the Boston Globe. More updates and projects in the pipeline as always. Same URL, some other time, stay tuned.Crescat Scientia Vita Excolatur
Music Video for What They've Become from Party House's freshmen EP.
Filmed at The Beat Coffeehouse back in January. Special Thanks to Director Alex Bowes, Director of Photography Andre Durand, Chris Hadland, Daniel Huiting, Dan Stewart, Thomas Rehbein, Gwen Ruehle, Lee Carter, and everyone who helped make it happen. Check out the tungsten glow and enjoi. More updates and projects in the pipeline as always. Same URL, some other time, stay tuned..Scientia, Aere Perennius
WHO: Party House, Director Alex Bowes, Director of Photography Andre Durand, Dan Stewart, Chris Hadland, Daniel Huiting, and myself.
WHAT: The premiere of What They've Become off their freshmen EP, and live sets from Headlight, Josiah Erickson, and Party House
WHERE: The Beat Coffeehouse
[28th and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, MN]
WHY: It's a Saturday night out with Party House
WHEN: Saturday, March 26th @ 7:00 PMDulcius Ex Asperis
We're currently in production on the Pilot episode of Antwone Adams. With this recent snowfall we've been shooting the exterior Winter scenes for the series. Honestly the Old Abbot team and the show can't wait for Spring to get sprung!
Can Do Canines has asked myself and Mark Falstad to help them shoot and produce a few short documentary style vignettes for their Annual Luncheon this May. The goal is not only to show how much of a positive effect the assistance dogs can have not only with their owner, but also their Family, their trainers, those who donate, and just about anyone who comes in contact with these amazing animals.
Production has also began on another documentary. The Combo Breaker Tournament being put on by Games N Go Championships this April. The story will focus on fighting games and the players who play them for respect and often money. Win, loose, or draw games often end with the phrase good game and handshake between the two competitors. Then, two others take their place until a champion can be declared. More updates and projects in the pipeline as always. Same URL, some other time, stay tuned.Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
Antwone Adams has gone into production! Antwone along with his new friends premier this Spring in their own web series.
Major updates on Antwone Adams and other projects from Old Abbot in the near future. Same URL, some other time, stay tuned.A Posse Ad Esse
