Posted by Fetch Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:52:00 GMT
We just found out that www.revver.com, will be featuring Episode 4 of OTL’s webseries, The Sexually on 9/5. The episode will be shown on RevverLive, their new live web show produced in collaboration with www.livevideo.com. The hour-long program is shown daily at 4PM (1PM PST).
Fans can participate in conversations about the videos shown as well as comment on what other viewers say.
Be sure to check it out at Revverlive
Posted by Fetch Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:19:00 GMT
Day 1
Joe and I made our way through JFK and the Kotoka International Airport (and flirted with Heathrow in-between). The US Customs official kindly helped us with the paperwork we needed to get back into the country without having to pay taxes on our equipment and one of the flight attendants en route to Heathrow gave me free wine (Joe doesn’t drink so I got to have his too!). So far, so good. Though neither of us could sleep during the overnight flight, we were happily distracted by the in-flight movies and television shows. Joe discovered my quiet obsession with Friday Night Lights and in particular, Mr. Tim Riggins. It’s true that I couldn’t tell you how in the hell you play a football game, but that’s besides the point. I say, if a girl wants to watch a little FNL before going to Africa she should be able to do that without someone (Joe) yammering in her ear.
Wait where was I?
Right, the flights. So, we made it through to Heathrow on time and without a hitch. The next flight was more of the same… watching the in-flight television, trying to sleep and Joe judging my entertainment choices.
Finally, Accra! It was a long two days of traveling but the minute we landed, Joe and I got our second wind. After all the planning, the interviewing, the applications and the arrangements, we had made it – along with most of our luggage. We were told that our tripod case was still in England and would be arriving the next night. Thankfully, Joe and I had packed the tripod case so that it only contained equipment that, if lost, wouldn’t keep us from shooting. Best laid plans I guess…
Joe and I, along with 3/4 of our luggage hopped in a taxi to go to our hotel. My second wind was very quickly fading and I longed for a bed. We were told that taxis often changed prices around and you had to be mindful of not getting ripped off. Our first taxi experience seemed to be no exception. We were quoted an initial price but then told that it was just for the car… apparently, driving is extra. One has to appreciate the ingenuity of a person that doesn’t just lump in the act of driving with the experience of sitting in a cab. That person belongs in capitalist America I think! Somebody get that guy a Visa! Once we arrived at the hotel, we were then asked for beer money. Neither Joe or I condone drinking and driving, so with a smile and a shake of our heads we made our way into the hotel.
Goodnight Accra. See you in the morning…
Posted by Fetch Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:29:00 GMT
Denim, our little “Short film that Could” had it’s west coast premiere last week at the LAShorts Fest. It was a real treat to have Jeff, Rob and Sarah in the audience to support the film (complete with entourage - all very LA). It’s been a while since Mr. Devaney left NY to head west. Sarah has been busy with the latest addition to her family, she’s a proud mama now – and a hot one at that, so it’s the first time that Rob and Sarah were able to see the film with an audience.
The film had a tremendous response and great reviews from audience members.
Most importantly, this trip helped to solidify a new script in writer/ director Jeff Lycett’s brain. Check back soon for more details.
Next stop for Denim – SoCal!
Posted by Fetch Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:14:00 GMT
The Countdown Has Begun!
Joe and I head out in two days! Already packed and ready to go is our cancer in a bottle – better known as deet bug spray, some toilet paper for those ‘just in case’ moments, immodium, pepto, our visas, passports, customs letters, sunscreen, band aids, malaria pills, flashlights and a very sexy fanny pack. After much trial and error, Joe has also found a protein bar that doesn’t make him wince (for those of you picky eaters out there, your leader opted for the peanut butter flavored clif bars). We purchased lots of those, as well as some additional bars for me. At Alicia’s insistence, we also purchased some mosquito netting for our beds. Not yet sure what we’ll hang it on but I’ve realized that, folded up as it is, it’ll also double as a nice pillow on the plane. I know you might be feeling some major packing component is missing from this list, but not to worry, Joe and I will not be waltzing around Ghana naked. This, for me, is actually the most challenging part of the pre-trip preparation. How can I be sure that my 3-inch black heels won’t be needed at the volunteer site? Are chandelier earrings really excessive? There might be a very appropriate occasion for my sequin top and I would be so disappointed not to have it. Perhaps I can be clothed and Joe can go naked. I bought spf 50, so he should be fully protected as he carries the equipment in his skivvies. Kimberly from Globe Aware says that there is nothing you can’t live without for a week but I beg to differ. So if you happen to be watching CNN this week and here of a story about a naked tourist running around Ghana, know that I did indeed win the battle over bringing the sequined top!
Hopefully, the next time you hear from me, I’ll be in Accra, Ghana!
Posted by Fetch Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:10:00 GMT
I Can’t Fight This Feeling
I’m beginning to wonder if I’ve put too much expectation into this trip. Due to the fact that, after a long term relationship with someone, your worlds inevitably get smaller and more connected, I have discovered numerous things about my ex’s life these past few months. To be frank, it is information that sends a pretty clear message that I have long ago left any area of his brain. Disturbing though it may be at the speed with which this process has happened, I will put aside my thoughts on why and how this has occurred. As I’ve mentioned before, it wouldn’t be fair to him or me to try to map out a relationship on a blog. However, I can admit that I still carry him with me. This is my first major venture without his influence for about ten years. And as I make decisions about the project, I sometimes find myself imagining conversations that would have taken place had he not left. Now I realize of course, that had he not left I likely wouldn’t be going on this trip at all, and yet, there he is, like a squatter in my mind. Although people tell me that this is normal – that it is in fact, more useful and healthy to walk slowly toward your new life rather than to swiftly run in another direction – to either another person or another life choice – I must say, sometimes I wish I could sleep and wake up in 5 years. It’s not that I don’t want this trip – quite the contrary – I’m eager for it to begin – I just lately have been feeling the weight of the circumstances surrounding its birth. As the ‘what if’s’ associated with any project fall away into a more relaxed feeling of going with the flow, the burden of why the trip is even happening seems to be rearing its ugly head. And that’s what makes me wonder two things: just how many expectations have I put on this trip and why do people give up on each other so quickly?
Posted by Fetch Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:08:00 GMT
On July 22nd Wayne Parillo (of Webjammer films and our very own I’m Sorry Melissa), Rebeca Conget (of Film Movement), and I took to three stools in front of a sold out house of about 75 people at the People’s Lounge in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The three of us offered up our advice on how to distribute projects in a non-conventional manner.
Rebeca, being from Film Movement, has the most traditional model. What makes them unconventional is that Film Movement started as an “outside the box” type of company by offering a monthly at home DVD subscription service. Once a Month, members receive a DVD that has both a feature and a short length film in the mail. Through this model, Film Movement is able to distribute twelve films a year, including there films that have gained theatrical distribution. Their library of films are all wonderful festival heavy films, so if you become a member, you have your own festival once a month at home. Film Movement also offers tips on how to have your own screenings and discussions based on the films in your own community. They’re aware that many markets in this country don’t have access to art house films, so they have teamed up with libraries and universities to help bring their lovely films to a wider audience.
Wayne and I spent a lot of time talking about web-series and about using the internet to distribute and self promote. I offered up my advice for the festival circuit and spoke about how a filmmaker could work with On the Leesh. We met a lot of very interesting film makers and I look forward to my continued relationship with them.
Thanks to Elisa Keys for the opportunity to sit on the panel. I’ll keep you posted about the next event where I’ll serve as moderator. The date is Tuesday September 15th.
**All photographs by: Lee Ann Simmons Photographer, photosbyla.com
Posted by Fetch Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:57:00 GMT
On the Leesher Melissa is currently finishing up a month long run at the Barrow St. Theatre where she is Stage Managing for the Chicago Based Theatre Company, Theatre Oobleck. Come check out The Strangerer (and Melissa!) until August 7th, 2008. Tickets are $30.
The Strangerer by Mickle Maher
One of the books on President Bush’s 2006 vacation reading list was Albert Camus’ absurdist tale of senseless murder, The Stranger. In hopes that the French philosopher might shed some light on the recent political climate – or vice versa – Maher’s new play The Strangerer collides several of Camus’ works with the first Bush/Kerry presidential debate in 2004.__The formalities of the debate are overturned as Bush and Kerry struggle with the question not of if or why an innocent man should be killed (the man in question being moderator Jim Lehrer), but rather what is the proper manner in which to go about killing him. A fascinating and hilarious hybrid, The Strangerer is part political satire, part classical drama, part contemporary debate, and a murder mystery with the murderers in plain view.is
Barrow St. Theatre 27 Barrow Street New York, NY 10014
Posted by Fetch Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:58:00 GMT
With Julie and Joe headed to Ghana, Africa on Wednesday and Melissa and I headed down to Memphis, TN on Thursday – where the temperatures are currently 83o and 101o respectively, we here at On the Leesh Productions are in for a sweat-tastic work environment. Why don’t our productions bring us to Alaska in August and Fiji in January? Perhaps you should bring it up with the boss.
The exciting news, however, is that Sunday marks the beginning of Elvis week in Memphis. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be filming dogs getting all spiffed up to visit the king!
Posted by Fetch Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:04:00 GMT
Due to overwhelming popular demand, On the Leesh just posted our short films – What are the Odds? and The Muse: A Girl’s Delicious Daydream About a Dangerous Man. Many of you have asked us to see these films, and we decided not to disappoint.
Click on each project page to load the video. It will appear as the poster logo on the right hand side of the screen. Simply click the poster, and the video will launch.
Enjoy our films, and please feel free to write feedback.
To watch What Are the Odds? click here.
To watch The Muse: A Girl’s Delicious Daydream About A Dangerous Man click here here.
Posted by Fetch Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:30:00 GMT
Denim was just accepted to another film festival. Denim will compete as part of this years SoCal festival from September 9-14 in Huntington Beach California.Jeff will be traveling to Los Angeles in a few weeks to meet up with Rob at the LA Shorts Fest. The Shorts Fest will mark Denim’s West Coast Premiere and it’s bound to be entertaining. Check back soon for continuing updates!
Jeff and I thank you for your continued support. We’re so thrilled at the success of Denim and look forward to it’s continued roll out.
