Updates

We were supposed to go out to Montauk to get some more shots for the Paul Kratka sequence but due to scheduling conflicts the day before the shoot, we're planning on shooting scenes in Glen Cove today. Wanted to get a interview with Chris' friend Mike at the "compound" for "The Project". We recorded some interview dialougue with him a few days prior but I feel that we can really get some deep and in-depth conversations with him. He is very knowledgeable about the New World Order and many other aspects concerning the government and our country.

Then we might shoot another scene or two depending on the weather.

Mark has been compsoing "Mr. Mullen" and I'm very happy with how it's coming out - lot's of cool synth sounds, very retro 80's synth - nothing like todays standard mainstream sound. I can't stand that type of sound - ie: Friday the 13th remake type score. I never want to have any part in that type of music. I feel music is so important in both life and art and the more we expose ourselves to music that is generic, the more we are going to suffer both with our minds and artistically. I used to be into a lot of pop punk type bands in 2002 when I was making my feature length film "Dead End Massacre" and the type of songs I put into the film at the time were horrendous. The whining voices and same type of sound that every Long Island band has - that just annoys me to no end now. Back then I was such a different filmmaker and that's what
I find so interesting as the years pass - what type of filmmaker you become, as well as an individual.

It all derives from life I feel and the experiences you have living your own life. That's one of the most important aspects of filmmaking and from that comes the inspiration.

Music and film go hand in hand. The sounds, the feeling, the visuals and what the sounds remind you of - how they trigger a part of your emotions and memory. That is what I think a lot of people do not understand. The music needs to feel right and fit in the scene for the filmmaker. "Day of the Dead" for example. In my opinion that score was perfect for that film. The sad feeling through the synths and sounds of the score really gave that film a dark and creepy atmosphere. And I love how the walls in the underground bunker are gray and dirty looking. Simple things like that bring out the atmosphere of a film.