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For a few months now, I have been doing a daily post on my twitter and facebook entitled “Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation” For no particular reason I couldn’t sleep this morning and I decided to check out my tweetstats. I was thrilled to discover that I could use this site to acquire a list of all tweets containing a certain word. I’ve decided to share with the class, every “Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation” that I have written so far.

Enjoy!

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Texting on a T9 blows. about 19 hours ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: No matter how awesome the day, there are still dirty dishes at the end of it. 1 day ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the best and most productive days go by the fastest. Kind of a shame. 2 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: A sweet note from @WordsmithSarah followed by finishing If Chins Could Kill makes for a great morning. 3 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: The incompetence of bureaucrats knows no bounds. But if it means I get money early its pretty sweet. 4 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Tools for low-no budget filmmaking-determination, thick skin, time, contacts & coffee…lots of coffee 5 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I have a tendency to overbook myself. Alot. 6 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes you need to take a day to process things, for sanity’s sake. 7 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Paperwork will be the end of us all! 8 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes you learn by screwing up. The key is to LEARN from it. 9 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: sometimes even when you’re early, you’re a little too late. 10 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: a solid, well thought out plan is necessary to create, but that doesn’t mean you can’t adapt as needed. 11 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Losing early versions of work and having to redo it sucks. Balls. 12 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the best laid plans of mice and men often require plans b, c, and d. 13 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Web design takes an inhuman amount of patience. 14 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the 80’s were 30 years ago. Crap. 15 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the best feelings, in order, are the embrace of someone you love, and the sight of a booked up calendar! 16 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: if you email them, they will come. 17 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: a low-budget filmmaker’s best assets are time, determination, will, and friends. 18 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: If you don’t have money, spend time. Lots…and lots…and lots of time. 19 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: for the next 5 months I am the Burt Ward to @tim_stotz’s Adam West. 21 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: it is good to be loved almost, possibly even just as much as @alyankovic, by the right person. 21 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Only use cleaning chemicals in a well-ventilated area. 22 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes you just need to take a day to acknowledge & enjoy your successes, no matter how big or small 23 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Pimpin’ ain’t easy…but it’s damn sure worth it! 24 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Procrastination due to lousy memory is still procrastination. 25 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: There is never enough time. 26 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Even the small tasks you complete are steps toward a greater whole. 27 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Web design is both frustrating AND time consuming. 28 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Watching @hotforwords videos and playing The Warlords on Facebook does not constitute work .29 days ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Creativity, or moreover, the urge to exercise it takes no holiday. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: To ensure productivity, we work THEN we play. To preserve sanity, it is best to do both. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: @jtimberlake is full of awesome. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Preproduction, when done properly, Is a metric shit-ton of work! about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: If you don’t coordinate properly incoming work can become overwhelming in a heartbeat. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: sexting at Christmas dinner is a good way to get grounded from the phone, young lady! about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not Shocking Revelation: An exhausting but productive day is far better than a relaxed but unaccomplished one. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Firefox is awesome and all, but sometimes Safari is just better. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Everything is better with John McClaine. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Ask and ye shall receive. In abundance, my friends. In. Abundance. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: there is no greater evil beset upon mankind than bureaucracy. about 1 month ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Advice should always be listened to and considered, but you are NEVER obligated to take it. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: walking away from your computer while logged into twitter is a terrible idea. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: The best day ever can be restless without having truly created…so i’m gonna write a while. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: sticking your hand in a snowblower is not a good idea. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So shocking Revelation: Best euphemism for vagina: Power Bunny Slipper (thanks @mamamanning and @wordsmithsarah) about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Peanut M&M’s have peanuts in them. (Via my 9 year old) about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I need to buy gloves. about 1 month ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I need a PR person. or 35 more hours in a day that I can dedicate to self-promotion. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Friday the 13th part V sucked. I liked it as a kid, but really, its kinda stupid. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: planning is damage control without the stress. about 1 month ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: no matter how badass the werewolves are, sparkly vampires are still gay. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: sometimes the best medicine is a good cuddle. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: work you love can eat a whole day and you’ll barely notice. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes being tired trumps the need for new furniture. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: productivity = planning + patience + perseverance about 1 month ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: by force of will, you can do almost anything, but it requires knowledge to do it well. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: It’s never acceptable to stop, but on occasion its necessary to pause. about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I can burn 186 calories an hour while eating…Happy Thanksgiving! about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Some distribution avenues are less than forthcoming about their own limitations! about 1 month ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Migraines suck. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: If you don’t plan well in pre-production, your post-production will be hell. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Finishing a film is as exhilarating as it is exhausting. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: pants shitting terror is not conducive to productivity. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Few things kill the mood like a head wound…. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Life is less fun when you’re not fun. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: a nip here and a tuck there and a second set of eyes can make all the difference in the world! 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the key is not to avoid stress, but to deal with stress in a productive way. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: sometimes its best to take a step back. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: One of the best things about indie filmmaking: working with your friends. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: There are few things as flattering as a sincere compliment from someone you respect. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Voiceover editing has illustrated to me how heavily I breathe. Time to cut back on smoking! 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: there are just not enough hours in the day to do everything I need to do. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Fox cancels good shows. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Every achievement is noteworthy. Note them, smile, and keep working. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Some days are so full of awesome that there isn’t time to discuss it all. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: When u procrastinate u end up spending what might be the last nice day of the year stuck inside editing. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes the best decision IS to stay in bed all day. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: if you ask, the worst someone can say is “no.” Take that chance and ask. 2 months ago from web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: its time to buy a winter coat. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Doing 3 weeks of web design homework in one day = a really shitty plan. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: All the good ones are taken or lesbians. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: It’s easy to stay positive when things go well. Serenity is much harder to find. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: The simplest things are often the most difficult to execute. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: The best way to avoid being hit with a punch is to not be there when it’s thrown. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Kids, Friends, Zombies and working from home makes for a damned good night. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes you feel like you did your best, but deep down you know you didn’t. 2 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Just because i CAN function on 3-4 hours of sleep doesn’t mean I SHOULD function on 3-4 hours of sleep. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Some of my best work is done while multitasking. 2 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: A is A 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Life happens in cycles. I am now where my mother was 16 years ago. I can honestly say I’m sorry, mom. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: at age 13 Halloween stops being about horror and becomes about dressing as a slut or drag queen…3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: If you want to find out the depths to which someone can sink, have a child with them. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: virtually all problems can be solved given enough time and money. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: my ex-employer’s corporate payroll is staffed by fucktards. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the day after filming is always a downer. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: No one can hurt you like your kids. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: being alone is scary. Being in love is scarier. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: if it wasn’t for oversleeping, I wouldnt get any sleep at all. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: It feels good to see a project through from start to finish! http://bit.ly/1BCuIK NSFW! 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: all we need is just a little patience. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the “simplest” shoots are often the most complicated to arrange. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Saturday mornings are better with the kids 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I’m a dipshit. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Sometimes all you need is a nap to go from a shit day to a “meh” day. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I did it all for the nookie…really…3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: People suck. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: All relationships are transactional. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: People lie. Alot. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Rockford needs more stores downtown. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: waking up in my new place is just as awesome as going to sleep there. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: sometimes you just have to get by on grit. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Its already tomorrow. 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Its time to rebuild 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: It’s too damn cold. 3 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: spending a few hours chillin with your kid is theraputic 3 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: being a dick to the door guy at a club will not get you in faster. 4 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: attractive women travel in packs. 4 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Hangovers do not get easier to deal with in one’s 30’s….4 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation:if you just take a breath, slow down, and relax, things are often nowhere near as bad as they seem. 4 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: at age 30 I sill follow the “not tomorrow till I sleep” rule 4 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Losing your Blackberry cam fuck your whole existence up. 4 months ago from mobile web

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: No matter how much you care about someone, you can’t make them care back. 4 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation-being carless really dicks with one’s mastery of their own schedule. 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: you can’t change the way a person feels. You can only change how you feel about their feelings. 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Schocking Revelation: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: @theshadowed1 and I need to work on a script together. 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I need better organizational skills. 4 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Aetna is a horrible insurance company. Did they cover my prescriptions? Nope! 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: the lyrics to Nazareth’s “Love Hurts” read like they were written by an angry 14 year old. Just sayin…4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: I suck at routines.-however I plan to fix this. Daily TNSSR’s and weekly blog updates from here on out! 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation…i’ve been too busy lately for not so shocking revelations. Goodnight. 4 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: Waiting until sunday night to get a good start on homework that’s due on wednesday is a terrible idea. 4 months ago from TweetDeck

Today’s Not So Shocking Revelation: a bro can be a co-worker, but a co-worker is not necessarily a bro…#brocode 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Apologies-RT @MissXOAislan: @TravisLegge Today’s not so shocking revelation: Revelation is spelled “revelation” not revalation. hehe. 4 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s not so shocking revelation: my van is a guo cao de piece of gao se! 5 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s not so shocking revelation: I need a second, and possibly a third job. 5 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s not so shocking revelation: if she is annoying at night, she will be twice as much so in the morning. 5 months ago from UberTwitter

Today’s not so stunning revelation: I smoke too much. 5 months ago from UberTwitter
Hope to see you on Twitter or Facebook! More blogging soon!

Hello all,

As my readers are likely aware, I am in the process of making my first feature-length film.

As a life-long fan of horror films, I decided that my first venture should be a slasher pic. This might seem an odd choice for the writer/director of Skeet Shooting, Jimmy’s Basement, and the upcoming Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa, which are all comedies, but I love horror and have always wanted to make a horror film.

There are a million things I could go over in this blog about the process of approaching an independent feature. Filmmakers, and actors write all over the internet about tips, tricks, and advice about making your film for nothing. I would say that if you’re interested in making a film, google your fingers off and look into what’s out there. Read the advice. USE the advice, however, be sure you take every peice of advice with a pound or so of salt. What works for one filmmaker probably won’t work for another, and there are usually several pieces of solid advice on a given subject, many of which will contradict one another. Use what you can, make these ideas your own, but never be afraid to toss something out if its not going to work.

The most important thing to do while making a film is the thing that works.

Here’s one of many anecdotal examples:

One of my professors, who I hold in the highest regard, told me that my films were sometimes lacking in the performance department.

“I think you should have casted (so-and-so) more aggressively. Did you just put your friends in there and teach them the lines?”

Well, yeah, I had. To be fair, I’m pretty proud of the results. However, up until now, I have been making short comedies through my school to learn how to make movies. No more of that small-time stuff for me, I’m making a feature film now! I need to up my game!!

So, taking his advice, I elected to set up casting calls and aggressively pursue talent to come to auditions (which I will be holding  at the end of this month.) I found a sweet location, a bar where we could have run of the building, and more importantly, the stage, during closed hours for free! This has been part of a long and productive relationship with this particular establishment (Kryptonite Bar in Rockford, IL. Go, drink there, tell em you read about it here) and I was grateful for the location.

I emailed my professor to let  him know the good news.

“I’ve never heard of auditions at a bar,” he replied. “Sounds pretty unprofessional. Who would go to that?”

Crap. Unprofessional? That’s bad.

I considered where he was coming from for a moment, and I gave his concern some thought. Then I asked myself, “what’s more important? Getting good people who can bring the performances, regardless of ‘experience’ or ‘clout,’ or catering to people that were ‘too good to audition at a bar,’ and with that kind of attitude would no doubt be unpleasant on set when I covered them with blood, dirt, and whatever else I could find.” Seemed pretty simple to me.

I defended my position by saying that the price for the location was right, and by right I meant free, and if actors wanted the work, they would come.

I’m proud to report we have about 50 people scheduled to come in for that little “audition in a bar that no one would want to come to.” People with resumes and reels, as well as inexperienced talent looking for their big break.

Now, who knows? We might strike gold at these auditions, or they could be filled with a whole bunch of “don’t call us, we’ll call you” worthy performances. Hell, half of the scheduled people might not even show up, but it seems that we did something here that was a little unconventional, and so far, it’s paying off.

The point is this: I was given advice twice by a specific person, regarding a specific issue. While I considered the wisdom of the advice both times,  I chose to follow the advice on one point, and largely disregard it on the second.

As a low-no budget filmmaker, you’re going to have to bend rules, break rules, find new and inventive ways to approach things like financing, auditions and location scouting. All this before you rehearse a line of dialogue or shoot a single frame of your indie opus.

I’m not telling you to ignore advice or rules here. I’m telling you to consider it, integrate what you can, and leave the rest out. You need to think things through, and you sure as hell don’t wanna be doing that “on the night.” You wanna be planned up and have as many problems solved as you can before you roll on your picture. There will be plenty of last-minute fires that need pissing on, no matter how well-planned your shoot, so try to minimize them ahead of time. Sometimes you need to approach things unconventionally.

I’m saying that if you are gonna do it no-budget, indie style, you had better be ready to do it your way, because chances are good no one else’s way will work.

Thanks,

Travis

P.S. If you are interested in auditioning, we do still have a few (less than a dozen) timeslots available. Visit the casting call page for details.

Also, you can watch my previous films here.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This week became a HELL of alot busier than I had imagined. Between a paperwork SNAFU that devoured my entire Thursday, launching the Aegis Studios Forums, scheduling auditions, and working on content development for Rock Valley College I have not been able to complete the teaser images for RAYMOND DID IT that I fully intended to have ready to release this week. With a little luck, and some missed sleep, I should have something big to unveil next week.

In other news, I set a goal this past week to reach the #500 slot on TopWebComics with RECKONING: RE-CUT, which we briefly attained this morning, thanks alot to help from folks on twitter. At the time of this writing, we’ve been bumped doen to #512, so please, go check out the comic, and if you like it, vote for us. Doi it again tomorrow! Tell a friend! Let’s see if we can get below and stay below the #500 spot all weekend! Remember, RECKONING: RE-CUT updates MON-FRI EVERY DAY!

That’s all for now. Have a great weekend. I’ll be working the tookus off, so as to keep bringing you some fine web content!

Thanks,

Travis

After much wrestling with Wordpress and a change of theme (do you like the new look?) I have integrated forums into the ever-expanding Aegis Studios website.

To commemorate the launch of this new, interactive, feature, Aegis Studios is giving away 25 free copies of Contagion: Revised Edition on pdf.

The first 25 users who register for the forums and post in the Games>Contagion RPG>Free Shwag thread will receive a coupon to download the Contagion: Revised Edition core rules ABSOLUTELY FREE from DrivethruRPG!

“The world of Contagion is a dark and terrifying place. On the surface it is no different than the world you and I live in. Most people go on about their lives never realizing the terrors that walk among them.
Despite humanity’s vast ignorance, the horrors are there. Angels and demons make war in the shadows. Hellspawn serve their demonic masters. Clergy and Slayers rise from the human flock to protect their brethren and work God’s will.

There’s a war in the shadows. Choose a side!”

Contagion: Revised Edition utilizes the OGL! System features include:

* New Races
* New Classes
* An improved Magic System
* New rules for Magic Items
* New Feats

Get your free copy of Contagion: Revised Edition today!

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Aside from being a haven for tabletop roleplaying gamers, the forums at Aegis Studios offer a place to discuss our comics and films, a lounge to discuss filmmaking tips and tricks, an area for users to pimp their own work, and a subforum for players involved in the Rockford, Illinois World of Darknesss LARP to interact online.

Stop in, register, give feedback on Aegis Studios, tell us about your own cool projects, or join in on the games!

Thanks,

Travis

Greetings,

It’s been a busy week so far, and from the look of it, it won’t be letting up anytime soon.

As you know, if you’ve been following the blog, I am in preproduction on my first feature film: Raymond Did It

As a part of this process, I have been scheduling auditions. I’ve been handling all the scheduling myself (frankly, I can’t afford a casting director). It’s been a time-consuming, but rewarding process.

Slots for auditions are filling up very quickly,  and our Saturday auditions are pretty much booked up, so if you happen to be an actor, happen to be anywhere near Rockford, Illinois, and happen to wanna be in a slasher film, you should visit my casting call website for info.

In preparation for the film, I have also been reaching out to investors and distributors. The vast amount of legwork involved in trying to get an ultra-low budget feature film made is staggering. My advice to first-time filmmakers: go work at McDonalds. It’s way less stressful.

If you don’t wanna take that advice, then plan to work 10-12 hour days for months and months on end, not seeing your loved ones nearly enough and hearing “no” alot. Do your legwork. Research things. Ask friends, family and strangers for advice, information, and resources. Read Joke and Biagio’s blog, because they are wise and in the industry and know what the hell they are talking about. They are also very giving with the nuggets of wisdom. Bust your ass alot, and work work work.

Do auditions. Don’t just cast your friends. Make them (and anyone else) work for it. You are working your ass off and you want others involved to work just as hard. The project will be better for it.

Stretch your dollars as far as you can. If you can get free stuff FIND A WAY TO USE IT! Be frugal. Negotiate the costs of ANYTHING you can.

USE THE INTERNET! Google, social media sites, and film forums are your friends. Utilize them. You’d be surprised what an afternoon online can get for your film.

Maybe when it’s all said and done you will wind up with a decent movie.

In non-film related news, I have returned to my favorite form of entertainment with the webcomic RECKONING: RE-CUT It’s a story of Love, Loss and Revenge for Mature Readers. RECKONING: RE-CUT is a comic book homage to the revenge films of the 1980’s. We update every Monday-Friday. Please check it out, vote, and comment!

Lastly, for all the Rockford, Illinois area folks:

Every Wednesday night from 6PM until 11 PM I am running a World of Darkness Mind’s Eye Theatre Live-Action Roleplaying game at the UU church in Rockford. (4848 Turner Street, Rockford, IL 61107-5099) It’s only a dollar to get in and it is a blast! If you’re in the stateline area, come check it out!

Now, I need to detach myself from my keyboard and spend some much-overdue time with my girlfriend.

Be seeing you!

-Travis

Ladies and gentlemen,

As you may be aware, Plastic Age Productions is currently casting out first feature film!

As noted in a recent blurb at REEL CHICAGO Raymond Did It is “a slasher film that he (being Travis Legge) describes as “‘Halloween’ meets ‘Sling Blade,’” about a retarded man exacting revenge on the people who framed him for his brother’s murder.”

Interested parties should visit http://www.aegisstudios.com/casting.html for details including downloadable audition sides and open call dates!

In other film news, the trailer for Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is now online and can be viewed at www.aegisstudios.com/film.html

Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is a comedy about moving on.

Melissa Revels as Elisha and Tim Stotz as Jared in Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa

The third part of the “Couch Trilogy,” Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is the story of a young couple who are preparing to make the big leap into co-habitation. As they pack Jared’s (Tim Stotz) apartment, a debate begins as to whether or not to bring the smelly, ratty old couch to the brand new place. The young couple reminisces about all things wonderful and terrible that have occurred on the trusty old davenport, as they discuss the ultimate fate of the furnishing.

Starring Melissa Revels and Tim Stotz,

Trailer edited by Robert J. Williams (No relation to Ashley J. Williams, though easily as badass)

Memoirs of a Stinky Sofa is Written and Directed by Travis Legge.

Keep an eye on this area as the next several weeks will be filled with news and updates!