I am excited to announce that Wild Rej Productions has a short film in pre-production called, “The Interview”. Keep reading this blog for updates, including pictures, shooting dates, and release dates. It’s exciting to live in a time where anything is possible!

Cherish your dreams and aspirations. They are the children of your soul, the blueprint of your ultimate achievements.

If you enjoy Raiders of the Lost Ark, check this out!

Anyone else think this is fascinating?

One of the things I want to create in the film industry is a small company that can act like a “big” one.

In the current economy, being able to cut costs is important because you can make a profit with less revenue – or you can have more profit with the same revenue.

In fact, in ANY economy, being able to keep costs low is important.

My friend Kevin Thompson might call it being a “Googley” producer or filmmaker, but I think one way to say it is entrepreneur by innovation.

Here are some ideas I’ve put together to keep costs low for some of my projects:

- use digital acquisition technology
- edit my own stuff
- create my own graphics
- understand how to leverage technology and how new technologies work together to create more efficient systems
- networking with people who are reliable and using them often (essentially using trust to create efficiencies)
- building a network so that you have an audience prior to a project
- using social media to start marketing efforts earlier than the competition
- searching for and finding key vendors that are cost-effective in helping to create professional caliber results
- plan, plan, and more planning

Any thoughts out there? I’m curious how other people are trying to keep costs low.

I’ll post more on the concept in the coming months.

The film is short and designed to be fun. But it has also been a great learning experience as we move to bigger projects.

If you like this film, look out for more work from Cinematic Bebop Productions.

Let me know what you think!

RIP Teaser Trailer from Brent Mata on Vimeo.

I have seen Fairview Street and also Shane’s first film, The Model Father. I have to say I am impressed. One of the most striking things I noticed about Shane is that he is incredibly grounded in who he is and what he wants to do. He has stories to tell, and he wants to tell them in a way that makes sure he remains true to the characters, but also to himself. He is going to be around for a while, and I am going to support him in his endeavors as he makes more films.

If you’re a music fan, Fairview Street has a fantastic soundtrack. I really enjoyed the film.

Please support these local filmmakers!

After talking with Shane and watching what he and his crew created, I thought of a quote:

What you can do, or dream you can do, begin it!
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

If you see the film, come back here and tell us what you thought of it.

For more info on Shane and Fairview Street, click here.