Like Yo Livin' Room

In college, there was a contest for our library to make a video which compares the library to one's living room. At the time, I had just seen the Montgomery Flea Market video on Youtube and got an idea to do a parody of the song. I dressed up in a library shirt, a beret, and a stick-on mustache and got some friends together. This is what we came up with:



The funny thing is...WE WON! Got $1,000 for this thing. I think it's pretty humorous, at least for the memories.

I wanted to share it and I figured this was a good way. I hope you enjoyed it.

My First Month in Austin –Making the Dream a Reality

Fair warning: This post is merely an update on my life. There’s nothing really witty or interesting about it beyond that. If you want to know what I’m up to, have at it. This is just for everyone who’s curious.

Is it really already 2010? Seriously? You’re shitting me, right? Honestly? Nah, you’re just joshin’. Seriously, this isn’t funny anymore. Fucking stop it, dude. I don’t believe you. You’re a filthy liar. Liars go to hell. Alright, well, I guess you’re going to hell then. It might come to blows if you keep this up. You have one last chance, mi amigo. Just admit the truth.

Okay, I believe you.

As most of you know, my life has been pretty crazy right now. I almost had a feature length film off the ground (it has been postponed), I moved to Austin, TX, and I’m currently trying to find something to pay the bills with as film and TV projects roll in and out of town. I’ve done a promotions gig and got the chance to work on the new PREDATOR movie (called PREDATORS) for a day. It was pretty boss.

The coolest part of the PREDATORS experience though had to be going to the wrap party and standing inches away from Robert Rodriguez. I could smell his musk. Sent shivers down my spine. On top of that, I got free bowling and free Woodchuck. That shit’s good, yo.

Everything else has been dandy. I’ve been frequenting the Alamo Drafthouse which is the coolest movie theater I’ve ever been to in my life. They serve food as you watch your film and they show these awesome retro previews and commercials that usually go along with what movie you’re there to watch. On top of that, they get these amazing films like A TOWN CALLED PANIC, BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL: NEW ORLEANS, and all the indie offerings mixed with the big Hollywood pictures. I couldn’t imagine myself watching a movie anywhere else now that I’ve been there. It’s beautiful, really.

This city is just so fuckin’ cool. I really love it here. I don’t know what it is, but I just get an overwhelming feeling of happiness when I’m driving around the city and just see the people living their lives in this wonderful place. I’m hoping that doors will be opening soon and that this move won’t be in vein, but I’m sure I’ll be figuring all of that out soon.

As for my upcoming projects, this is what my slate is looking like (vague details for some seeing how I don’t know what I should or shouldn’t reveal here):

1. A rotoscoped web series pilot that Nathan Bayless and I came up with. It’s called FOX AND BEAR and is essentially two animals talking about everyday problems and giving philosophical tangents. We’re going to make the first episode and see where we’ll go from there.

2. I had a good phone call last Monday about a full length script I have. Hoping it lea

ds to something great.

3. I wrote a short story for a contest a couple of weeks ago. I actually think it turned out pretty well. I’ll post the story once the contest is over because I don’t exactly know the rules on that.

4. I got an idea for a short and full length script. The short is about a now grown man having to confront his high school bully by mere coincidence and how he deals with it. The full length is about a guy who moves to a new city and decides to become a drug dealer to pay the bills. I’ve got some funny situations in mind to put in it and when I get some time to focus on it I plan to write them all down.

5. I just applied for an internship for this awesome movie website located here in Austin. It’s unpaid, but I really hope I get it. I would really love the opportunity to work for a site like that. It would totally be worth it.

As this next week starts and I apply for gigs varying from more promotions, substitute teaching, and whatever else is out there, I look to the future with optimism. This year has already started with a hell of a bang and if certain things that have been happening are any indication, this is going to be a great year.