Hello again!
Its been a fun week, filled with an award, a concert, a day of filming, an Army Wives audition, fun times, some quality Futbol action, and some good movies!
Once again, its Thursday and I'm bartending at The River Rat. If you are wondering how the Front St. Improvement is going, come down and have a beer. They are digging up the old pipes right in front of our bar today. The project seems to moving along, which is good because I'm tired of all these fences n' things in my way when I'm out drinking. They are supposed done in April, that being only six weeks away I do not think that's going to happen.
"Half Empty" ended up winning the Grand Prize at the AMFT Virtual Movie Festival!! Congratulations Cast/Crew, you all made this happen! Directors Troy, Marcus, and myself are headed up to New York City to collect our winnings next week. So far, the film was an official selection at Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington, NC, a recipient of an Award of Merit at The Accolade Competition In La Jolla, CA, and the Grand Prize at AMFT Virtual Movie Fest. If you are gonna be around New York on the 24th, come check us out! This is definitely a step in the right direction for our plan on continuing to enter more festivals, and secure distribution.
Our recent golf joke, "The Women's Tee" starring Matt McHugh and Ben Swilley has become a viral sensation since its posting a couple weeks ago. Over the past week it has quickly jumped from around 1,000 views to well over 10,000!!! Thanks to Troy Carlton, Clint Allen, Tony Morin, Ritchie Nannini, Scott Frye, Mateo Arnold, Matt and Ben, Wilmington Municipal Golf Course, and of course that joke site we use.
In addition to being an actor, Matt McHugh is the tour manager with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad on their recent tour. The tour is with SOJA and John Brown's Body, and it made its way to Wilmington, NC on Valentine's Day. Thanks to Matt, I was able to get down there early and get the licensing for SOJA's song "Be Aware", that we used in "Half Empty". Thanks again SOJA, you guys rule! I came back later as a VIP guest of the bands, and had a great time (maybe a little too much).
Monday and Tuesday my computer at the office wasn't working, so I stayed home. I got to watch some qaulity UEFA matches, do work, and watch some great movies. The highlight of which was, "Severance" a smart Horror/Comedy that I loved! Clint and I have continued working on a budget/plan for "Equal Verdicts", and have a conference call tomorrow to discuss script revisions, etc. Wednesday, I went out my agent's office for an audition. I will hopefully be playing the part of Sgt. Douglas Fletcher. I think it went well, but ya' never know. I then headed to Mott's Channel Seafood in Wrightsville Beach, NC to shoot an intro for a new comedy cooking show called "Swede and The Pope of Pasta".
Swede, The Pope, Troy Carlton, Scott Frye, and others have given me the honor of being the Finder of all things random and funny. When they want something random or funny, I get it. For this intro, they needed hot, lesbian ingredient girls, and some docks to film on. Thanks to Megan Leigh Henry, Cheyenne Carson and Gene at Mott's Seafood they got just what they were looking for. It was a great shoot with a fun group of people, and I'm happy to be a part of it. I cant wait to see it!
Hey you should become my fan on Facebook to check out my Acting photos, videos and updates. Do it (Please?)!!! My Lowe's commercial with Jimmy Johnson is airing somewhere starting March 1st, so look for me on your TV.
Until next time, keep it really, real Jobens!
Michael L. Kuhn
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Hello from The River Rat Hole in the Wall
It is Thursday, which means I'm currently working the bar at 1 S. Front St.
Today was a good day.
I got up around ten, made some coffee and oatmeal, and went to the office. Clint, Carol Anne, and I at Visual Urge, Inc. have been working on creating a budget/breakdown of a script based on a terrifying, true story that took place in Philadelphia, PA. I'm really excited about this project, and its potential. We have begun the process of shooting/maintaining a video blog for Baker & Slaughter Law Firm. Tomorrow's plan is a few meetings, some more figuring, and our weekly wrapup.
I got a call midday from a Mike Smith with America Free Film Festival. He said that "Half Empty" was more than likely going to win the best in show award from the festival. They said that they had over 40 entries, and they like ours the best by far. Unfortunately, we won't know for sure 'til Monday, but he wanted to call so we could get our "travel worked out". With the official announcement, Troy and I have decided that we will fly up to Chelsea for the Feb 24th awards ceremony/screening. The winner gets a check for $2,000! I hope its one of those big ones. Hopefully, some of the other cast/crew will be able to join us up there because I'm sure we'll have a goodtime!
In other news, I was covering a shift on Tuesday and was part of an ALE sting operation. Luckily, for me and the bar I carded the girl and didn't serve her. Door guys be on the lookout, you don't want your bartenders and bars to get fined, or lose your job. Apparently, they will be out and about tonight. The article is listed here:
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100209/ARTICLES/100209691?tc=ar
Well, that's my first official "blog". Thanks for stoppin' by!
Got ONE minute? Check out this new golf joke from Tight Lies TV starring Cullen Moss and Madison Jordan Weidberg:
Talk To Ya' Soon,
Michael L. Kuhn
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