Its that time of year again when people write “It’s that time of year again…” and then follow it up with every concept Madison Avenue subliminally and persistently injected into the reasoning centers of our brains throughout the 20th century.  But I’m not an activist “Humbug” freak, either.  Peace on Earth?  I’m down for that.  Good will toward Man?  Sure, throw in animals, what the hell.  Shop till you drop?  That’s when I make plans to run off to an island — literally.

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This is a remarkable short film.  Remarkable cast.  Remarkable effects.  Remarkable story.  And remarkable that it was ever completed!  But after three years and many hurdles (read about the process), my mother’s short story was adapted to the screen, produced for just around $40,000, played twenty film festivals worldwide, and received awards for it’s animation (Red Rock Film Festival), narration (Seattle True Independent Film Festival) and screenplay (HDFest Film Festival – New York).

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An actor prepares by punching his fist through his rib cage and squeezing his heart until all the emotions spurt out, splattering the audience… Or maybe that was Wes Craven.  Regardless, I had a new experience with my latest job – Criminal Minds.  Forgive me if this post is a bit too “inside baseball” for some of you.  I am an over-sharer.

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