Congratulations to Marlyn Mason, who won best screenplay at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, for "Model Rules."

What she has to say at the awards ceremony choked me up:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8107204364063720040&hl=en

Beach fun


Enjoyed a few days in Gold Beach, Oregon, where the sun was bright and the wind was lively. I wrote in a neat little lighthouse. I thought it would be appropriate to write something windblown and romantic, but instead I'm still working on "The Unintended Mongrel."

Endured more than one remark from people about using a laptop while on "vacation." Bah! People don't understand that writing is both a task and a pleasure.

Projects update:

"Model Rules" has been accepted to the LA Shorts Fest in August. I'm thinking about going down to see it, especially if I can swing a trip on the cheap.

Things are on hold with "Search for a Vampire," as director Ray is busy with festivals, work for a sports television station and a documentary.

Film updates

"Sixes and the One Eyed King," is now available on Amazon.com. Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Sixes-Scott-Thorsen-Nicole-Stykowski/dp/B0019SSDPQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1212356705&sr=8-7

This is a generally good time for film news, as "Model Rules," has been selected for the Rhode Island International Film Festival. The film's website is http://www.freewebs.com/modelrules. The festival's site is http://www.film-festival.org.

I've been busy writing and helping to cast a mockumentary scheduled to begin shooting this summer, "Search for a Vampire." See www.searchforavampire.com, www.freewebs.com/bisonmotionpictures, and www.myspace.com/searchforavampire. It's nice to work on a comedy.