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If you follow me on twitter @SeanPaulLock or “Like” me on Facebook (Brent Corrigan Fan Page) then you know all kinds of stellar things have been happening lately.
We’re still hammering away at my forthcoming mainstream film #KissingDarkness.
It’s been really interesting working on KD because it’s one of those projects where you get a chance to learn for yourself how badly you want to become an actor. My philosophy when it comes to mainstream (non adult work) is to take whatever comes my way and not look back. You can rest on your laurels waiting for the big one or the best one to come your way but that’s all you’ll ever be doing; waiting. Work is work and each day on set, any set, helps prepare me for what could come next. Spend your time waiting for a certain kind of role, a certain kind of movie, and you could find yourself ill-prepared for the ones that matter most.
Kissing Darkness is a gay vampire film. There, I said it. I admit, it’s another vampire movie. A group of friends skip Los Angeles Pride and take up lodging in their “token” straight friend’s cabin for the weekend. They break out an Oaija board and inadvertently awaken a slumbering demon. One by one she gives each of them the kiss of death and they pass it on to one another. While the vampire motif is part of it, it’s primarily a possession type film. Fewer fangs; more scrapes, bruises, and pale make up with darkened eyes.
We’ve been filming long hours each day including a stint of filming 4 days in Crestline, California outside of Big Bear. One shoot day went from afternoon clear into the wee hours of the morning. We didn’t call it “good” until 5 AM. Obviously this isn’t a union film and one of the things that is holding up progression is the lack of crew and line producer. Films have been made with far less! Despite our scant working resources all of the footage is coming out exquisitely.
We’ve been filming off and on throughout September and still have a day or two left. We’re actually still trying to cast three victim roles where my character stumbles upon a scene in which he finds a pair of sisters and their male lover have been strung up and disemboweled. Shortly there after he becomes the first to become “infected” by the villain, Malice Valeria and her wicked strain. We plan on having it edited and ready by Halloween! While it is a vampire film on the surface, there’s a truly original theme and sub plot from other vampire movies that makes the entire film far more twisted and sick than it appears at first glance.
Immediately after Halloween I go into production for “Truth” – a project extra special to me because not only am I the lead, I’m producing the film and I’m a 50-50 partner on the project. It employs so much of my life experiences, emotions and perspectives for the first time ever. I’m getting a chance to truly bring depth and substance to a mainstream film for the first time ever. Plus, we wrote in a segment with horses!
You’ve noticed I’ve been posting quite a bit about how we can all get involved with getting “Truth” made. We had an Indie Go Go campaign that, on paper, raised “Truth” $12,838 (every dime goes to making the movie and not a penny goes to me or my partners). Our Indie Go Go Campaign also brought us 3 large investors who have issued contributions outside of Indie Go Go because their large sums have officially made them producers on the project. People are taking notice and they want to see this film!
We’re still hammering away at my forthcoming mainstream film #KissingDarkness.
It’s been really interesting working on KD because it’s one of those projects where you get a chance to learn for yourself how badly you want to become an actor. My philosophy when it comes to mainstream (non adult work) is to take whatever comes my way and not look back. You can rest on your laurels waiting for the big one or the best one to come your way but that’s all you’ll ever be doing; waiting. Work is work and each day on set, any set, helps prepare me for what could come next. Spend your time waiting for a certain kind of role, a certain kind of movie, and you could find yourself ill-prepared for the ones that matter most.
Kissing Darkness is a gay vampire film. There, I said it. I admit, it’s another vampire movie. A group of friends skip Los Angeles Pride and take up lodging in their “token” straight friend’s cabin for the weekend. They break out an Oaija board and inadvertently awaken a slumbering demon. One by one she gives each of them the kiss of death and they pass it on to one another. While the vampire motif is part of it, it’s primarily a possession type film. Fewer fangs; more scrapes, bruises, and pale make up with darkened eyes.
We’ve been filming long hours each day including a stint of filming 4 days in Crestline, California outside of Big Bear. One shoot day went from afternoon clear into the wee hours of the morning. We didn’t call it “good” until 5 AM. Obviously this isn’t a union film and one of the things that is holding up progression is the lack of crew and line producer. Films have been made with far less! Despite our scant working resources all of the footage is coming out exquisitely.
We’ve been filming off and on throughout September and still have a day or two left. We’re actually still trying to cast three victim roles where my character stumbles upon a scene in which he finds a pair of sisters and their male lover have been strung up and disemboweled. Shortly there after he becomes the first to become “infected” by the villain, Malice Valeria and her wicked strain. We plan on having it edited and ready by Halloween! While it is a vampire film on the surface, there’s a truly original theme and sub plot from other vampire movies that makes the entire film far more twisted and sick than it appears at first glance.
Immediately after Halloween I go into production for “Truth” – a project extra special to me because not only am I the lead, I’m producing the film and I’m a 50-50 partner on the project. It employs so much of my life experiences, emotions and perspectives for the first time ever. I’m getting a chance to truly bring depth and substance to a mainstream film for the first time ever. Plus, we wrote in a segment with horses!
You’ve noticed I’ve been posting quite a bit about how we can all get involved with getting “Truth” made. We had an Indie Go Go campaign that, on paper, raised “Truth” $12,838 (every dime goes to making the movie and not a penny goes to me or my partners). Our Indie Go Go Campaign also brought us 3 large investors who have issued contributions outside of Indie Go Go because their large sums have officially made them producers on the project. People are taking notice and they want to see this film!
Now, we’re on to our Kickstarter campaign. Kickstarter is different in that if we don’t reach out goal, none of the money pledged by our supporters will be collected.
Making a film is a large undertaking. We started this campaign for specific expenses during production; a location and added production insurance. These days, large budget films you see in the theatres raise funds through IRA’s and all kinds of funds and complicated financial riggings that are completely unnecessary for a film that only costs about $100,000 to make. That doesn’t mean our concept and screenplay isn’t worthy – that our message, our concept and our lives as filmmakers are obsolete and should falter. If you truly love what you do – you will always find a way to do it.
In our film, there is a key scene which takes place at a horse stable. We found a particular stable we would like to use and your funds will help us secure this location. We’re also wanting to intercut scenes where my character, a wayward young man, is riding his horse and enjoying life for the first time ever. Of course, working with animals requires an amendment to our insurance policy for the film. If you know me, you know how much I love horses. If you appreciate me, you also know just how important incorporating this element into this film is. It’s been a dream of mine my entire life to work on set with these amazing animals!
With your generous contributions at kickstarter, we will be able to bring my hope and vision to the screen to share with all of you.
Please, any little bit helps. If just 1% if you gave us %5 we’d be well on our way.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO KICKSTARTER
As you may know already, using the “share” links on the Kickstarter page there – getting the word out about this film and what we’re trying to accomplish – is also a great way to give us a hand. Buzz is far more valuable in today’s day and age than a buck or two! So don’t be shy. Thank you in advanced!
Much Love,
SPL aka Brent Corrigan
Making a film is a large undertaking. We started this campaign for specific expenses during production; a location and added production insurance. These days, large budget films you see in the theatres raise funds through IRA’s and all kinds of funds and complicated financial riggings that are completely unnecessary for a film that only costs about $100,000 to make. That doesn’t mean our concept and screenplay isn’t worthy – that our message, our concept and our lives as filmmakers are obsolete and should falter. If you truly love what you do – you will always find a way to do it.
In our film, there is a key scene which takes place at a horse stable. We found a particular stable we would like to use and your funds will help us secure this location. We’re also wanting to intercut scenes where my character, a wayward young man, is riding his horse and enjoying life for the first time ever. Of course, working with animals requires an amendment to our insurance policy for the film. If you know me, you know how much I love horses. If you appreciate me, you also know just how important incorporating this element into this film is. It’s been a dream of mine my entire life to work on set with these amazing animals!
With your generous contributions at kickstarter, we will be able to bring my hope and vision to the screen to share with all of you.
Please, any little bit helps. If just 1% if you gave us %5 we’d be well on our way.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO KICKSTARTER
As you may know already, using the “share” links on the Kickstarter page there – getting the word out about this film and what we’re trying to accomplish – is also a great way to give us a hand. Buzz is far more valuable in today’s day and age than a buck or two! So don’t be shy. Thank you in advanced!
Much Love,
SPL aka Brent Corrigan
