New Stuff – St. Louis International Film Festival 2009
The 2009 edition of SLIFF will run at various venues in St. Louis between Nov. 12-22 and I’m happy to have a couple pieces of work included, as well as a role on a panel about Gaslight Square.
The latter will follow a screening of “Documentary Shorts: Individuals” at the Hi-Pointe Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 14. The film with Gaslight dimensions is “Almost a Legend,” a short doc on poet/songwriter Fran Landesman, a key member of the Gaslight community. We’ll talk about the Square for a half-hour following the 5 p.m. showing of the work.
In addition, the two STL-based rock documentaries produced by Mike Steinberg and myself (with ample aid from Jon Scorfina) will play the main house of the Tivoli on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. The showing will be followed by a concert at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room, featuring Danny Liston and the Scorfina Band.
Also, a short featurette that I’m in, and produced by Meatloaf Productions, is featured on the Cinema St. Louis homepage and on YouTube. It’s called “What is SLIFF?” and is one of two shorts produced by Meatloaf. (More on the second pieces, as it’s completed, if only for YouTube uses.)
Archival Projects - Features
“A (anonymous)” (Daniel Bowers, 2006): Cast as a gas huffer in this one, which played around town quite a bit, as well as securing some festival dates. Lost a couple lines during editing, but fun to be a part of this improv-ed production.
“The Bunglers” (Bradley Bowers, 2004/5): Here’s one that’s been completely lost to the mists of time, one that’s almost invisible on the web, which is hard to be these days. I play Michael, a drunk, off-duty cop (or equivalent) in this cross-town caper. Film’s just gone. Gone, I tell you, despite playing around town a fair bit during its’ day.
“Hooch & Daddy-O” (Donna Northcott, 2005): Appeared in passing as “Mike,” a superfan of the fictional cop show “Hooch & Daddy-O,” hilariously penned by Oscar Madrid and Jim Ousley. It’s played a variety of festivals around the country and is well-represented on YouTube.
“STL 2000” (Matt Meyer, 2001): Appeared as an interview subject in this tape-to-tape, year-long documentary of underground/punk rock in St. Louis during the year 2000. The filmmaker’s a talented songwriter and guitarist in the band Ded Bugs.
“Student of Leisure” (Mark Cange, unreleased): Not sure of the status of this feature debut by Mark Cange, but I spent an afternoon in a local high school, waiting to silently perform as the lineless Dr. Magee. Would love to hear what’s new with post-production here! Anyone?
Archival Projects - Shorts
“The Faraday Cage” (2005, Bill Boll): This 2005 48 Hour Film Project production was helmed by Bill Boll, who cast me as a befuddled cop. Spent the afternoon of shooting next to talented comic actor Michael Bowdern and across the bar from noted “scream queen” Emily Haack. A part of that year’s Best Of DVD, it won Best Editing.
“Flutemaster IV: Spirit of Doom” (2006, Carson Minow): This 2006 48 Hour Film Project production was a finalist for that year’s Best Of DVD and won for Best Costumes, among other nominations. Nominally co-wrote and appear as a mohawked assassin. Lines!
“Hanley’s Meadow” (2006, Carson Minow): This 2006 48 Hour Film Project production was a blast to make, with a buddy/zombie blend. Film took an award/two in the competition and also finished in the year’s Best Of DVD. Nominally co-wrote and appear in cameo as lineless Fat Man.
“Recent Linear Landscapes” (Bill Boll, 2007): Played an astronaut in this fun music video for the Finn’s Motel track. Thanks to Joe Thebeau for the casting. What a fun day of “work.”
Archived Projects – New Media
“Mansion Motel” (Steven Smith, 2008): An urban exploration short through the late, unlamented Mansion Motel of North St. Louis. Not for the squeamish.
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