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New offering

Nina — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:49:27 +0000

Independent filmmakers depend on our network of friends and like-minded people who help us move our projects along to the finish line. Whether in film, books, music, etc., you are a major factor in what we do. So, I’m asking for help one more, and final, time regarding the finishing funds for “The Sandoval 64.”

When you donate $15 to the film fund (using the “Donate” button on the right) you will receive the colorful, vinyl and easily removable bumper sticker as shown above. This INCLUDES shipping. What a bargain! So, order yours today and proudly show yourself as one of our supporters.

And, as before, if you donate $25 to the film fund, you will receive a copy of the DVD upon completion of the final edit (expected in early November, if not sooner). A donation of $50 and you will receive the DVD and the bumper sticker! A $100 contribution to the finishing funds, and you will receive a special invite to the movie premiere (travel and lodging not included), the DVD and the bumper sticker. All shipping included.

Thank you for your support!
Nina (who can’t figure out why, after comma’s the spacing above is so weird)

New Offering for donation to Film Finishing Funds

Nina — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:08:37 +0000

How many of you remember the late actress Kim Hunter? She won an Oscar and Golden Globe in 1952 for Best Supporting Actress as Stella in “A Streetcar Named Desire.” You may also remember her as Dr. Zira in the 1960/70′s films, “Planet of The Apes” and as Betty Harty in “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997).”

As Dr. Zira from "Planet of the Apes."

Thanks to a good friend, Tom Donelan, whose family were friends with Kim Hunter and her husband Bob Emmett, I have a copy of a hand-written and signed recipe from Kim H. to his mother. It’s a recipe Kim H. received from Mme. Renoir, wife of well-known french director, Jean Renoir. The recipe, a family favorite for Tom, and a new favorite of mine, is for Chicken Saute in Butter. (everything is better in butter!)

Actress Kim Hunter

If you donate a minimum of $15 to “The Sandoval 64″ finishing funds (donate button on this page) between now and Sepember 15, 2011, I will send you this one-of-a-kind item in a protective plastic sleeve:

* copy of the recipe, including Kim Hunter’s signature
* a brief career history for Ms. Hunter
* the story behind the recipe and how it came to me.
* AND, the name of all contributors will appear in the film credits.

We have raised a total of $1800 of the $5000 needed to complete “The Sandoval 64.” We need your help to complete this film. We hope to raise the needed funds by July 25th, and complete the final edit by August 15th so we can submit to a nimber of the fall film festivals, including the Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in Albuquerque. “The Sandoval 64″ is a moving documentary on the marriage equality issue as it has occurred in New Mexico when 64 gay and lesbian couples were married on Feb. 20, 2004. It includes updates on the issue in New Mexico, and includes music by Holly Near and Sister Funk. Marriage equality will remain an issue until this right is achieved.

You support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

The Sandoval 64 film clips

Nina — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:40:53 +0000

Introducing Mary and Norma. They were first in line on Feb. 20, 2004 to receive a marriage license at the Sandoval County Courthouse in Bernalillo, New Mexico. They are one of the couples featured in “The Sandoval 64.”

Jeff and Gordon were too far back in the line, waiting to get a marriage license, when the doors closed to marriage equality in New Mexico.

Jiivanii and Martha were the last couple to receive a license (although serveral couples were able to register their license after a brief ceremony on the courthouse lawn). Also appearing in this clip is their daughter Jennifer.

Interview with Linda Andersson, Filmmaker

Nina — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:42:56 +0000

Linda Andersson is a writer/director/producer originally from Florida and now living in Los Angeles. She began her screenwriting career several years ago, in Florida, when she realized that she was more interested in bringing her characters to life, rather than keeping them trapped between the pages of books. After she became a finalist in several TV writing contests, she decided to take it to the next level and began directing and producing several short films, with all of them making the rounds on the film festival circuit.

In 2007, Andersson packed up her life and made the big move from Florida to Los Angeles where she began working with actress, Deborah Stewart, and within months of Linda’s move, they produced the TV pilot, “The Seer.”

Linda’s screenwriting efforts were rewarded during late 2008 when she sold her first feature length screenplay, “Pyramid Scheme,” which is currently in post-production. Andersson is now
in production of “InSight” a webseries based on “The Seer.”

Here is a short interview with Linda, discussing her projects and film fund-raising efforts:

Nina: You’ve actually made a number of short films so far. Can you name a few for us?

Linda: Sure. As writer/producer we have “Moving Out!” And as writer/director I’ve made “Misconception,” “Mood Swing,” “Torn,” “The Seer” pilot, “When The Time’s Right,” “The 6 Month Rule,” and the web series “InSight.”

Nina: What current projects are you working on?

Linda: Right now I’m working on a novel based on “The Seer/InSight” film project. In the future, I hope to fund a vampire film, and the feature “The Rise of The Seer.”

Nina: What have been the biggest stumbling blocks for you in making your films?

Linda: The only stumbling block on the large scale is funding. On a small scale, in Los Angeles it’s finding locations that aren’t way over-priced because of the studio system… Since I’m not an actor, SAG does not work for me, so having to work within their rules can be challenging. But, it is nice to have really good actors to work with, so…

Nina: What are you doing now to finance your projects?

Linda: We are trying to go thru personal/professional networking. Online fundraising is too time consuming for the amount of funds raised, I think.

Nina: Where can people go to learn more about you and your current projects?

Linda: They can go to these links -
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2316658/
http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi3582329881/ This link is the full 20 min. version of “The Seer” that isn’t chopped up for youtube.
http://www.watchtheseer.com The entire “InSight” webseries is here.

This ends the interview. But, you can look for great things to come from Linda in the future.

You can also find Linda Andersson on Facebook, Twitter, and her website: www.riseoftheseer.com

Malice in Wonderland – The Dolls Movie Trailer

Nina — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:31:56 +0000

The trailer for MALICE IN WONDERLAND – THE DOLLS MOVIE is now available on YouTube. But here it is. They are still “tweaking” a few things, but this is the basic trailer for the film. I think it will make you laugh.

You can learn more about the film at:
www.maliceinwonderlandmovie.com

Not for youngsters, necessarily.

It’s In The Water trailer

Nina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:16:15 +0000

“Another favorite of mine.” Nina

An Outrageous Comedy With A Queer Little Twist!

When sexy, upper-crust society wife Alex (Keri Jo Chapman) falls for her old high school best friend, Grace (Teresa Garret) the snobby little town of Azalea Springs is up in arms.

Alongside the budding romance, indie filmmaker Kelli Herd brings us a hilarious comic portrait of small-town life and a firm trouncing of homophobic intolerance as the whole town confronts the zany rumor that their water supply is turning everyone gay!

Available from WolfeVideo.com

In The Blood by Rick R. Reed

Nina — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:06:03 +0000

A tragic vampire love story by Rick R. Reed, “the Stephen King of gay horror.”