Ramjet Films Presents..... "Remember When"

[Jason Ramsey]

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TAKES THE TIME TO STOP BY AND COMMENT. IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT COMMENTS ON THE ACTUAL FILM START ON PAGE 14, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE FILM YET, YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO READ PAST THAT POINT :)

DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.dvxfest.com/lovefest/loader.php?id=90015

Poster Courtesy Ben Sliker
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/jasonposter.jpg

This is basically a three person show. Everything is/was all one by myself and my two actors, Ronnie and Tori, except for the score and some sound design, which will be done by Herman Witkam.

I've also been fortunate enough to receive some great feedback from some fellow dvxuser members along the way, and I am grateful to you all for that.


Crew:
Written, Directed & Edited by: Jason E. Ramsey
Story by: Jason E. Ramsey & R.L. Jackson
Sound Design by: Herman Witkam
Original Song written and performed by: Tori Lee
Sound by: Jason E. Ramsey
Properties Master: R.L. Jackson

Story Feedback by:
Barry Green
Larry Rutledge
Luis Caffesse
Mark Johnson
Blaine Golden
Jack Daniel Stanley

Prescription bottles and labels courtesy: Synco Drugs. Troy, AL.


Cast:

R.L. Jackson
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/Ronnie.jpg
Tori Lee
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/Tori.jpg

Technical Info:
Shot on HVX200 w/ Brevis 35 Rev2 adapter.
Lens used: Nikon 50mm f1.4
Microphone: AT4073a for film. Marshall MX2003 for lyrics of song. AT4073a for instrumental of song.
Lights: Outdoor shots are all natural light. Indoor shots were with work lights from Lowe's :)

Shot in 1080/24pa DVCPRO HD to one (1) 16GB P2 card and two (2) 8GB P2 cards.

Approximate runtime: 6:00


Later,
Jason

[Jason Ramsey]

Dear, Diary: :love4::love4:

Saturday, November 24th, 2007-
Dear Diary,

I am currently working on the script for my LoveFest entry. I have cast the films two main actors, R.L. Jackson, and Tori Lee. I am pretty happy with that cast considering my available resources. Ronnie (R.L.) is extremely talented, but I'm looking for a character that is not his typical "comfort zone" and will play differently than he is used to. Should be a challenge for him, but I have faith. Tori, is perfect for the role. Neither role is dialogue intensive, but I think they will still be characters with good depth (hopefuly, and this is partly left to the actors) that will be challenging and rewarding for the actors to play. That's the goal anyways. Most of the communication between these characters will go on between the lines.

I am planning the bulk of my shoot during three days in mid December. I believe I have those dates locked down. Dear, Diary. I hope I finish this entry this time. I have faith that i will.

Until next time.... Love Jason

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007:
Dear Diary,

It's been a while since I last wrote to you. Sorry about that... but, keeping a diary is kinda gay to me. I'll try to do better in the future. I do have some new things to say. I shot my whole film and I am determined to finish it this time. This will be my first time ever finishing a film of any length, so I am happy about that. My actors did really well, as I expected they would. Technically, we'll see. I just kind of winged the process and figured things out as I went along. But, I'm pretty happy with the results so far and I've learned a lot along the way.

The edit is pretty much done. I still have quite a bit of work to do on audio, and I'm awaiting Herman Witkam's score for the film.... I love him... I just hope he doesn't cheat on me and finishes my score soon.... I know I can be a bit obsessive and possessive, but I'm just anxious to finish the film. I know he will do a great job... if he doesn't, I'll have to pay him a visit in the Netherlands, and chop his.... well... you get the point.

I guess that's it for now. I'll try to write to you again my sweet diary. But, if I don't... don't take it personally. I'm just busy... with... something else.

Until next time... Love, Jason

Thursday, February 6th, 2008
Dear Diary... I guess I owe you another apology. I never was good at keeping journals and such, so... sorry about that.

This is likely to be the last time we speak. Just wanted to let you know the good news. I completed my film and submitted it for the festival. I'm very happy about this, and I'm proud to have finally finished a film. I learned a lot that I can take with me.

So, that's all I wanted to say. I'm finished... and I guess that means so are you :)

Later,
Jason

[Jason Ramsey]

3 BTS Shots:
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/RJBaby.jpg

http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/JCam.jpg

http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/JCam2.jpg

STILLS:
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/remstill1.jpg

http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/remstill2.jpg

[LuckyStudio 13]

I am 0 for 2 in these fests so far.



JASON ! JASON ! I want to see P2 guy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P2, P2 What'cha gonna Do !

[Drew Ott]

I hope the 3rd time is the charm too.

[Jason Ramsey]

JASON ! JASON ! I want to see P2 guy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P2, P2 What'cha gonna Do !

Ha, ha. Maybe my LoveFest entry should be the p2 guys internet chatroom date... But, then he finds out that the other person uses SxS and tears, cat fights, and hilarity ensues. Eventually, they work out their differences and make beautiful a beautiful S2 baby, and later have beautiful PxP twins....

I'm sleeping now

Later,
Jason

[Luis Caffesse]

Awesome. Bring it on!
Can't wait to see what you do...
:thumbsup:

[Chris Messineo]

This is my first fest too. I had excellent intentions to enter a couple of previous ones, but it just never happened. Third time is definitely the charm.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

good luck! my first official dvxfest (technically not but my first write/direct) not just the bts guy

[Jason Ramsey]

Made some updates to the first posts, and added a couple of head shots.

Later,
Jason

[Jason Ramsey]

Just want to add some off-topic awesome news for me and mine...

The wife got her green card in the mail today!!!! Woo hoo. It took for-freaking-ever, and cost a chunk of change, but it's finally done, and she will be able to go home and see her family now.

Anyways, just wanted to share that bit. It's big news for us, as it has been a long and stressful process and puts a lot of things out of the way so we can be a "normal" married couple now.

Later,
Jason

[Mark Johnson]

Wow! Congrats!!!!! I just love hearing such joyful good news. Bless both of you and now get on with the happily married life!!!!

[Robbie Comeau]

Whats a green card? LOL

[Jason Ramsey]

Seriously? Oh, yeah... you're a Canadia boy. Not that kind of green.

It's for her immigration. She came here as a master's student originally. When we got married, we started the process of changing her status to permanant resident (getting her a green card). two years later, we are finally done.

Later,
Jason

[Robbie Comeau]

Seriously? O Not that kind of green.

Later,
Jason

I dont do drugs, or what are you talking about

[Luis Caffesse]

Congrats to you and your wife, Jason!

[artofsuntzu]

It's great that you made it through the long ordeal. I'm happy for ya. Congrats.

[Simon Höfer]

Congratulations!

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks guys, for the words.

Back to this film....

I've got a title now.... courtesy Ben Sliker (formerly known as Hybridtheory) who is also working on a poster for me. Thanks very much.

Just want to add, that I'm getting into the collaboration thing with these fests and it is paying off very nicely. I'm getting excited about this one, and am ready to get this one in the books and completed!

The collaboration and giving of the site here is fantastic and one of the things I most value about these fests.

Getting some good feedback on the first draft of the script (as incomplete as it was) and am ready to start a second full draft, with hopefuly a polish after that to be ready to shoot in Mid December.

Later,
Jason

[Jason Ramsey]

Poster added.

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Jason, if you don't make it for this one, I'm gonna come over there and kick your ass... :2vrolijk_08:

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh. You're welcome to come and try... but sadly you won't get the chance b/c I will be making this one :thumbsup:

Later,
Jason

[drdimento]

Way to go Jason. Just finished my first and sent it off over this early fall and now winter, 7 in all, and we'll see if anything goes. Sort of doubt it but who knows. Anyone had any luck with theirs?

[Jason Ramsey]

This project is still alive! :) Just wanted to say that. I've had minor flux in the shooting dates, but they are locked, and I am taking care of a few props (at zero cost) and finalizing a few things on the script. Should be shooting in about 2 weeks.

I'm drawing a blank on BTS interviews this time though. I guess I could do what I have done in the past and just turn the camera on and wing it.... but, if I were superstitious, I would say that doing BTS is jinxing me, and the projects die shortly after that :) So, maybe no BTS interviews this time.

Anyways, I am determined to complete this project! First complete film, here I come.

Later,
Jason

[Blaine]

This sounds like an interesting project, Jason. It's always nice when someone takes a different look on love. I'm very much looking forward to your entry! :thumbsup:

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, Blaine... I appreciate it. I have pretty strong confidence in my actors. I hope I can do something that is pretty strong technically considering my limited resources/experience. I'm optimistic, and hope it goes well.

Later,
Jason

[tmnt]

Sounds like you're well on your way to getting this one done, keep truckin!

[Lawsuit_Boy]

wow...a friend of mine who may be composing some music for my short looks so much like your lead actor, it's scary. Sounds like an interesting story, and I like the poster quite a bit. Can't wait to see! :)

[Luis Caffesse]

if I were superstitious, I would say that doing BTS is jinxing me, and the projects die shortly after that :) So, maybe no BTS interviews this time.


If you were superstitious you'd blame it on the number of blueberries in the muffin you ate.
If you were being reasonable and rational you'd blame it on the BTS interviews.
:)

Don't even THINK about doing any BTS stuff until after you've shot - I for one want to see this entry in the fest.
:thumbsup:

[Beat Takeshi]

Hey Jason. Good luck with your entry. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[Robbie Comeau]

Hey Jason, if you don't make it for this one, I'm gonna come over there and kick your ass... :2vrolijk_08:
That's a threat!

r

[Jason Ramsey]

no, that's encouragement :beer:

[Mark Johnson]

:happy:Hey Jason, if you don't make it for this one I'm going to come over and watch Tommy kick your ass. The man is getting buff, dude, so you better be careful! :kali:

[Robbie Comeau]

Watch? omg we have a threat, AND a bystander.

r

[Jason Ramsey]

Someone voted for my thread... that's a first :) Thanks.

Looks like I'll be shooting 14th-15th still, so all is going ahead still. I'm a little behind on pre-production, but I just have a couple of props to make.

Budget so far = 0 dollars :laugh:

Later,
Jason

[Marlon Ladd]

Good luck, Jason. Looking forward to checking out your film.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, Lee.

Ok. Had a rehearsal yesterday, and a shoot today. We shot about 90% of the thing. The rest will be shot tomorrow.

Added a few bts pics to the front page as well:
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/RJBaby.jpg
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/JCam.jpg
http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/JCam2.jpg

[Luis Caffesse]

So THAT's where you've been.
:thumbsup:

I feel stupid now for writing you those "where are you?" emails.
I hope the shoot went well... I'm really looking forward to this one.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, man. Yeah, I just got around to responding to you :)

I'm pretty encouraged all in all after today. Hopefuly will be a solid first attempt.

I'll post a few grabs later on... maybe tomorrow.

Later,
Jason

[Chris Messineo]

It's fun to see the BTS shots.

I'm curious how the baby doll fits into your story.

[Jason Ramsey]

Added a still to the main page. more to come later.

http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/remstill1.jpg

[Jason Ramsey]

Added one more frame grab to the main page:

http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/remstill2.jpg

Wrapped shooting today. Just need a couple of little audio blurbs, and a sound effect.

[Jason Ramsey]

Alrighty, so I've got a semi-rough edit of the film cut. I had a change in the music off the cuff today. My actress came and started playing the guitar, and sang a beautiful song that was perfect for the film, so it is now the score for the film... woo hoo!

It's really cool. I might post a sample of the song or something later if you guys are interested.

Later,
Jason

[Luis Caffesse]

Those grabs look awesome.
I can't wait to see this one come to life.

[Blaine]

Nice grabs, Jason. Tori has some mesmerizing eyes.

[Jason Ramsey]

Yes, she does. Wait till you hear her singing voice. I've known Ronnie and Tori for 10 years. They are part of a small circle of friends that I've known longer than anyone else. We all went to a po' dunk university together and acted in plays, etc. together over the years.

Later,
Jason

[Brandon Rice]

Nice grabs bro. it's looking really good!

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks.

Ok, so this is looking pretty good. I'm real happy so far for my first attempt with what I've got so far.

Also, I'm excited about having an original song from my actress. And, Herman is still going to score on top of that to help fill out the middle of the film, and he may do some sound design work for me as well. I'm totally jazzed to have this collaboration going on. Especially since I was the only crew when shooting the thing. Camera, sound, lights, etc, etc.

I've gotten wonderful feedback from a few folks on the script, and am excited to be collaborating with some folks.

Later,
Jason

[Mark Johnson]

You know what I think about your project, Jason. Congrats on getting so much done so early, too. You are an inspiration, man.

[Tom Marshall]

Wow, you wrapped already? That's awesome, man. Congrats. :beer:

[Luis Caffesse]

Not only did he wrap - he already has his first cut.
And still 8 weeks until the deadline...

Awesome
:thumbsup:

[Jason Ramsey]

Ok... so, I'm going to try to get my people back together for a couple of hours one day soon, and re-shoot the ending fo my film to give it it's original intended ending (slightly modified) instead of completely eliminating the ending as I have right now due to issues with teh filming and timing of the original ending...

I got some feedback from someone, and he made me realize that I have to give this thing it's proper and intended ending... So, I've got to try to get my actors back together for a couple of hours one day real soon and get that done. The real challenge will be getting them both at the same time again. But, I think the film will benefit from it, so I've got to do it.

Then, I can send off the revised version to Herman for sound design and score along with the original song by my actress.

Later,
Jason

[Marlon Ladd]

Very cool shots, Jason. What kind of lenses are you using?

[Jason Ramsey]

I added that to the first post, but I'm only using one lens. The only one I have :) I used a nikon 50mm f1.4

Later,
Jason

[Marlon Ladd]

Yep, I've only got 1 myself and it's a Konica 50mm. Can't wait to see how yours turns out.

[Jason Ramsey]

By the way... I'm no expert on compression but I think I've gotten really good compression for this thing. 6 minutes. 960x540 rez. and 42 megs for my rough cut... It's not all effect heavy, so that probably helps keep the file size down some, but I'm very happy nonetheless.

I'd love to see some better compression on the films this time around, so if anyone would like me to share my settings I'd be glad to if it helps you out some.

Later,
Jason

[Kyle Stebbins]

Tori has some mesmerizing eyes.
I was thinking the same thing when I looked at the grabs.
Great job, Jason. Sounds like you are really moving along alot quicker than we are.

Way to be on the ball!

[Mark Johnson]

This project rocks. You are an inspiration to all the little people here, Ramsey.

As an avuncular and benevolent oracle, your posts waft down as manna to the masses of DVXUSER. Scrabbling among the coals and pebbles of mediocrity, we cockroaches genuflect to your genius as we ingest the nuggets you choose to bestow upon us.

[Jason Ramsey]

You're crazy, man :beer:

Thanks,
Jason

[Mark Johnson]

You're crazy, man

Obviously you are not a golfer.

[Jason Ramsey]

Your god like control over the english language intimidates me, Mark.

Ok, so I've got tomorrow morning booked to re-shoot the ending. Once that is done I will be glad. I'll get the new cut with the new ending and see how it looks.

Herman has sound files already for score and design. Don't know if he has already started work or not. I hope to have this thing done sooner, rather than later... just to make sure I finish it. And, I'm likely leaving the country around the time the films all go live, so I don't want to have any excuses.

Later,
Jason

[Luis Caffesse]

I don't want to have any excuses.


Just to be clear.... there are no excuses.
:)


Glad to hear you got the reshoot together.
Hope all goes well -

[Jason Ramsey]

Got the ending re-shot today. Put it in it's place in the edit. I'm real happy with the new (original) ending so far.

Still have a lot of work to do on audio and score. That's where Herman will come in. he's going to handle the score and all of the sound design, so that is awesome.

Later,
Jason

[Wild Imagination Films]

Jason, congratulations on getting the shooting and initial edit done. I would say I am envious, (read the rest in melodramatic super villain voice) but I still have the anticipation of getting to film while all you have now is the aftertaste of a meal now finished. Muh ha ha ha!
No really, way to get after it. We don't start filming until after the new year. Stupid holidays.
Safe journey my friend.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, man... You're right. Now, it's just kinda waiting on sound from Herman.... twiddling my thumbs... I'm uploading a couple of things now for updates for Herman.

That's gonna be one thing that'll suck if I finish too early... an...tica----pation...

I'm really looking forward to your entry, man.

Later,
Jason

[Wild Imagination Films]

I posted a photo of the camera we got for the project. It's at the beginning of the thread. I am fairly certain we will have the oldest camera in the fest. I'm also busting out a Bell and Howell and possibly even the Ektasound 130.
Seriously though, I'm really amazed at the speed with which you accomplished your project and I'm anxious to see the relationship between the banner and the film... If it goes where I am afraid it looks to be going, it will likely be difficult for me to watch. Too close to home?

[Jason Ramsey]

cool. checking it out now. Just noticed you need to fix your banner, man. It's not clickable (if you were wanting it to be)

Later,
Jason

[Wild Imagination Films]

Sorry, not the brightest bulb in the box.

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh. If I guessed, I would say you used that little banner upload thingy at the bottom of the edit signature section....

If so, you'll find it much easier to just post the image of your banner in the text box like you would post any image in a normal post.

Then, click the image to highlight it, and click this button http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/editor/createlink.gif Then paste the url for your thread in the box that comes up.

That should make it easier for you if you are having trouble.

Later,
Jason

[Wild Imagination Films]

It's "clicky" now.

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Jason, how's this one coming along?

[Jason Ramsey]

I'm out of town, but the film and all is off with Herman who is working on the score.

Hopefuly in a few days, I'll have a 1st cut on the score. Sounds like something happened it my export with the audio though and some stuff is out of sync, so when I get back into town, I'll have to look at that and resend anything I need to so he can do the sound design.

Later,
Jason

[Blaine]

I am SO looking forward to seeing this completed with sound design and scoring!!! :thumbsup:

[Wild Imagination Films]

Jason,
It must be killing you not to be working on it and getting the final polish done. When do you get back?

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, guys. Yeah, it's killing me a bit. I'm back... sort of... back in the state but not at my comp in high speed internet land yet. I've got to see what happened with the audio Herman reported issue with. Other than that, he should be pretty close to a first cut on the score and that is exciting.

Later,
Jaosn

[Jason Ramsey]

Herman resolved the audio sync issue. Apparently a software issue on his end or something.

Anyways, I've got the first draft of the score sitting on a server waiting for me. I'm going to head back to broadband land today to download and check it out.

Later,
Jason

[Kyle Stebbins]

Herman resolved the audio sync issue. Apparently a software issue on his end or something.

Anyways, I've got the first draft of the score sitting on a server waiting for me. I'm going to head back to broadband land today to download and check it out.

Later,
Jason

Freakin COOOOL!!!!!!

gettin' pumped jason. it's daunting to see someone become completely finished with their entry when one hasn't yet begun even SHOOTING yet!! AH!!

[Herman Witkam]

Cool - Looking forward to hearing what you think, Jason. It is still very rough though! ;-)

[Slimothy]

Where was this one filmed at? Was it filmed in your hometown?

[Jason Ramsey]

It was filmed on my front porch :)

Later,
Jason

[Jason Ramsey]

The roughness and technical aspects aside.... I'm digging the sound of the music. It's very fitting overall, I think. I'm very pleased with the emotional tone he added to the film with the score.

Now, I just want to hear the finished thing, so I can see if my technical concerns are taken care of (which I'm sure they will be).

So glad to have Herman on board. Thanks, Herman.

Later,
Jason

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

I have a feeling Jason is going to show us something very very strong this go around. :)

[Jason Ramsey]

you humble me with your words, Jack. <that's "humble" with a silent 'H'>

Thanks, man.

Later,
Jason

[renegadewill]

WOW, this looks incredible. Where can I see the film or even a trailer?

[Blaine]

WOW, this looks incredible. Where can I see the film or even a trailer?Stay tuned for LoveFest (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=115864) around Valentine's Day :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Jason, Wow!

Wonderful!!!

-Ted

[Jason Ramsey]

Ted returns!!!! and with a LoveFest entry too! Rock on, man.

Later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee... thanks man!

[USLatin]

Wow, yea... I wanna see this one... Nice location! And that still of the girl behind the guy lets on to good performance!

Can't wait dude!!

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, man. I appreciate the comments. Hopefully I won't dissapoint :)

Later,
Jason

[USLatin]

Thanks, man. I appreciate the comments. Hopefully I won't dissapoint :)

Later,
Jason

Your life now depends on it! muahahha...

heheh... thanks for caring about mine and other's opinions, I'll try to give as useful feedback as I possibly can for you Jason.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Jason, how goes it???

Just loving life here on dvxuser.com!

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh...

Just was working on making a few changes to the edit today as per some suggestions I received. Other than that, battling in my head about whether or not I want to add something to it or not.

Beyond that, it's pretty much done. Probably gonna need it's score from Herman.

And, just need to re-shoot a couple of little shots for the opening credit sequence. But, nothing big... Can be done in a few minutes. Just want to get better shots that are more clear.

Thanks for checking in, Ted. :beer:

later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

No problem. If you need or want any more "bouncing" let me know. I would love to chat about it.

[Jason Ramsey]

Well, I'm screwing around with compression for the film again.... I already achieved results that I was quite happy with (960x540... actually 960x410 for aspect ratio) in a compact 42 meg file...

I managed to crank out a 1280x544 file that came in at about 47 megs. The quality took a bit of a hit, so I upped the bitrate a touch and am trying a multipass encode this time (taking a freaking year)... Anyways, my goal is to get a 1280 x 544 (or 1280x720 w/ letterbox) resolution file at 50 megs with quality close to the equivalent of my 960x540 file...

It's boring, but I'm having fun screwing around with compression techniques and getting good results, so it's encouraging...

Just thought I'd share my boredom with you all :)

EDIT: Success! 720p file that comes in at about 49 megs (51,000KB). Not quite as sharp as my 960x540 file, but 300 lines more rez, and looks good on my screen.

Later,
Jason

[Robbie Comeau]

Ha, thanks Jason.

[Robert Eldon]

Jason,

I haven't read the other posts, but is this going to be sad? :(

The title and the image kind of make me think so?

I'm looking forward to seeing this.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, man.

Well, it's definitely not a comedy, and deals with a more serious subject, but I prefer to think of it as being somewhat optimistic in it's message.

Finding something optimistic to take from a not so optimistic situation... Hopefully that comes through, or it will indeed likely seem straight up sad :)

But, optimistic in a not so in your face kinda way :)

Thanks for checking in.

Later,
Jason

[Robert Eldon]

Believe me, I understand serious subjects. Last year was full of them. I always look forward to the optimism in those situations, so I'm looking forward to your flick and how you tell the story. Thanks.

[ZFarms Productions]

this looks good Jason. Can't wait to see it. best of luck to ya!

[Blaine]

Is this ready for upload now, Jason? :happy:

[USLatin]

moooovie... moooovie... moooovie!

hurry mang' tell your score artist to whip up some stuff fast or we'll riot!
:)

[Jason Ramsey]

I'm trying, man. I just had a major kink today in some stuff I have to get done, and that's going to impact my ability to get some things to Herman that he needs to do all he wants. He should be able to do the score at the very least though.

If it doesn't work out, the film is otherwise finished, so I'll submit it as is. Made a few changes to the edit last week, and I'm calling it locked, so.... we'll see what I can add between now and the deadline.

Later,
Jason

[Herman Witkam]

hurry mang' tell your score artist to whip up some stuff fast or we'll riot!
:)

lol :grin:

[Jason Ramsey]

Ok.... I'm not going to make it guys.... sorry....






Just kidding. I'm almost done. Slight change in plans though... I re-shot a couple of shots today and recorded some sound bed and put that into the edit. I have one more thing to shoot (which'll take about 5 minutes), and I'm going to do that this evening.

The change is that I've decided (after much deliberation) to go with no further score on the piece. I have an original song by my actress that is in there a bit, and was originally going to have Herman complete it with a score of his own, but decided that it was just counter to the overall vibe I felt for the piece. I had a few people independently suggest this as well, so that put the nail in the coffin on that one.

I expected Herman to shoot me, since he had already been working on the score to some extent, but he did not :) He is still going to handle the sound design for the film, and as soon as I re-shoot the one shot and drop it in place, I'll be doing a render of the film and the audio for Herman, and sending it off to him for his handy work. As soon as I get sound back from him, this puppy will be done....

Man, I really am trying to come down to the wire on this thing, considering it was almost finished back in December :evil:

Anyways, that's the update. Hopefully the next one will be that the film is completed for festival purposes in the next couple of days.

Later,
Jason

[Wild Imagination Films]

Glad to hear you're still in the running Jason. You and I are at about the same place in the program right now, though I think you are ahead on the music end.
Best of luck.

[Marlon Ladd]

Hadn't been here in a minute, so wanted to check on the update. Glad to see you're right at the end with it, Jason.

[USLatin]

ehem...

[Jason Ramsey]

ehem....

Just finished listening to a draft of the sound design from Herman.... Sent him notes on two things.

Other than that, the mix is sounding real nice. It's quite a bit richer than before, and the stereo effects he added (particularly with the background ambient noise) is a really nice touch. Hearing a car in the background go from one ear to another is very nice.

Almost finished. The opening scene needs a different direction I felt for the sound design, and that's about it.

Herman is the man.

Later,
Jason

[USLatin]

Awesome... can't wait. Sounds like it will be done very soon.

[Zak Forsman]

i love sound design, opens up a whole new way to inform the viewer. ideally, i'd spend a week on mine but no time for that.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

ehem....

Just finished listening to a draft of the sound design from Herman.... Sent him notes on two things.

Other than that, the mix is sounding real nice. It's quite a bit richer than before, and the stereo effects he added (particularly with the background ambient noise) is a really nice touch. Hearing a car in the background go from one ear to another is very nice.

Almost finished. The opening scene needs a different direction I felt for the sound design, and that's about it.

Herman is the man.

Later,
JasonAwesome! Herman is great. I can't wait to hear what he comes up with for all the movies he's scoring. The man is a machine!

[USLatin]

you guys are making me more and more interested... Hermaaaaaaaaaaan... I am so about to riot now.

[Jason Ramsey]

Ok. Finished my first film! Woo hoo!

Uploading a 49.1 meg 720p file right now. I sacrificed a bit of sharpness for a 25% larger frame size... fair trade I think, and it still looks very good on my monitor, so hopefully the same for everyone elses :)

Just want to add my gratitude and sincere thanks to the folks who gave me feedback and suggestions along the way. I'm extremely grateful to you, and I've learned a lot from this process already.

Best of luck to everyone entering the fest. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone's films and responding to them, and looking forward to your honest responses as well.

Thanks.... Phew....

Later,
Jason

[USLatin]

wooooohooooooooo!!!


where?

[Jason Ramsey]

Where what?

Later,
Jason

[USLatin]

You can't upload it separate from the Fest? I haven't gone in there yet.
Is there a lot of films already?

[Jason Ramsey]

They aren't up yet. I'm uploading it to the dvxfest.com/upload server for the fest is what I was talking about :)

I think Larry said mine is the third so far if that's what you were wondering...

Later,
Jason

[USLatin]

Oh, ok... just three up so far... can you upload it somewhere else for us to see now? :)

[Jason Ramsey]

ha... nice try :) Believe me... the anticipation is killing me... but... no :beer:


EDITED to add: Uploaded and approved

Later,
Jason

[Wild Imagination Films]

Congrats Jason. I'm still compressing and re-compressing to get rid of a little artifacting. I'm looking forward to your entry. The banner has had my attention all along. I remember watching a kid in the ER once getting a CT and then trying not to show what I had seen to the parents when I took him back to his room. Now I work at an MRI facility so...
Anyway, good luck and all.
BTW, Your avitar is just about the most "Awww" inspiring one out there.

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh... thanks, man. 'preciate it. :beer:

later,
Jason

[Tom Marshall]

Wow, you got this one in early... :D Glad to see you've got it uploaded, man. Can't wait to have a look... :)

[Jason Ramsey]

Tom... how's it goin' man. Haven't seen you around in a minute.

Thanks.... This long 7 day wait till viewing is going to kill me :)

later,
Jason

[Tom Marshall]

I've been kind of busy lately. I bought a few directing books on Amazon and have been reading a lot. I'm really focusing on getting my first feature done and I've got a lot of work to do!

[Herman Witkam]

i love sound design, opens up a whole new way to inform the viewer. ideally, i'd spend a week on mine but no time for that.

Exactly - Or to do the exact opposite, to hide, or to disorientate.

[Wild Imagination Films]

Hey Jason, now I can relax. Just got "Winter" uploaded and I'm going to bed. See ya in a couple a days.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

lookin good, can't wait to see it, good luck

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, guys. You too. Looking forward to all the films

Later.
Jason

[Tom Marshall]

See, Jason can cheat if he missed the deadline though... he has the power to freeze time... or so I've heard...

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh. I uploaded on Thursday, man :) Good thing too. With the bottleneck last night, I would have died with my crappy internet connection here...

I prefer to save my time freezing powers for more meaningful and important times... like the times when I'm peeping in your window at night... Sometimes, I wish I could just make that last for an eternity.

Later,
Jason

[Slimothy]

Really looking forward to your films Ramsey. Actors look great and I love that location.

[Tom Marshall]

I prefer to save my time freezing powers for more meaningful and important times... like the times when I'm peeping in your window at night... Sometimes, I wish I could just make that last for an eternity.

Jason, we don't need that kind of behavior around here... :banned:

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Jason! Congrats on the completion of your film and the upload. So, am I correct in my memory... Is this your first dvxuser festival that you are submitting in? I know that you have had other projects in the works.

Best of luck to you. Hopefully you can take home one of those fine prize packages you put together!!!

Looking forward to your completed film, man!

[Marlon Ladd]

Yes, congrats, Jason. Lookin' forward to your too.

[Jason Ramsey]

Ted: You are correct. Thanks, and you too.

Thanks leenewton. and, yours as well.

Later,
Jason

[jojopop]

This is basically a three person show. Everything is/was all one by myself and my two actors, Ronnie and Tori, except for the score and some sound design, which will be done by Herman Witkam.


That's awesome... hats off to anyone that can pull off a production with a skeleton crew -- and I'd say three or four people is definitely right up there.

I'm excited. Good luck!

[bosindy]

http://www.ramjetfilms.com/LoveFest/remstill2.jpg[/QUOTE]

Looks like there is some solid acting in this one, I am looking forward to it. Safe travels.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Superb looking grabs!

Real quality stuff. Can't wait to check this out.

Cheers,

Mike

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, and thanks again....

-----------------------
Spoilers from this point on. Just so you know :)

[disjecta]

Jason, I just watched it. Beautifully and sensitively done. Very powerful, great performances, especially Tori....It looked great too. What else is there to say?

[Brandon Rice]

My reviews will be made up of three separate categories. One for technical, which includes cinematography, lighting, editing, sound mixing, and score. One for performance which includes the acting. One for writing which includes the script, and story. And then I will summarize up my thoughts in the overall section. I plan to do my best to review each film like this in detail.

Remember When

Writing
The dialog is wonderful. Very natural. The part where she says “Mr. Memory Man” great! And the story… I thought this was a bio-pic. Was this based off of a real life story? It was just simply incredible.

Acting
This is where your film really stood out. Not many films can keep you engaged with most of it being two people talking and sitting, but this one really worked. I admit, I cried at the end part. Your actress was just simply amazing. When he said “how long since I asked her how her day was?” wow. Wow. My hats off to your actors, and to your directing. Awesome!

Technical
This had a really nice natural look to it. I liked it. It felt polished but not too Hollywood, which wouldn’t have worked for this film. The song choice was perfect, and the sound design was great as well! Did I mention the editing? No, because I never noticed it. It was seamless! Good work!

Overall Thoughts
This is going to do very well in this festival, and it is definitely one of my favorites. I think this would do well in film festivals across the country as well. This was just awesome, just great! I don’t know what else to say!

[Robbie Comeau]

Jason,

Unreal man. Good job.

Looked like film. Sware to god. One of the reasons why was the story and the mood.

Everything was brilliant.

I loved the framing.

[HBlack]

Really great stuff. The intro was a good way to start it and got me interested, and the title sequence fit nicely. What's really impressive is that the bulk of the film is one conversation in one setting, and that it stayed captivating throughout. This is due to terrific acting, carried along by seamless composition, cutting and sound.

Only a bit of tiny nitpicking: At around 4:22, I don't like how his face is slightly out of focus. In the titles at the end, I found that the quotes around the character's names detracted from their veracity, which was built up so well during the film.

[Jason Ramsey]

Wow. First guys, thanks for taking the time to watch and respond. I really appreciate it.

And, I really appreciate the great comments thus far.

HBlack: Thanks for your suggestions. About the part where his face is out of focus.... I realize it is your subjective opinion, but I thought I would just share kind of my thinking with that beat:

The focus of the action is on her at the moment, and then there is a bit of symbolism (if you will) in his face being slightly out of focus, as his character is now "gone" faded away back into his own little world. He's faded back away, and so that's kinda where that came from :) Maybe it did or didn't work though, or was unecessary... I don't know, heh. Just what I was kinda going for.

You're probably right about the quotes :) Actually, I remember now one of my feedback folks made that comment, and I meant to go back and remove them. I guess my thinking originally was that I did want to hint a little at the fact that this *might* be based on a true story, but adding of the quotes was to not go too far in that direction and to remind that these are just characters in a story, and it is indeed not based on any true story that I am aware of... other than the age statistic that is quoted at the end.

Long winded way of saying... you're probably right about the quotation marks :)

Thanks again, guys for stopping by. I really appreciate the words so far.

Take care,
Jason

[Tom Marshall]

Jason, you know how I feel about this... but once again, excellent job. :)

[bosindy]

Hey Jason,

I usually wait and watch them all before I start commenting but I know your heading out of town. I was really touched by this film. The actress really gives an incredible nuanced performance. She is really present in the scene.

The subject matter is heartbreaking and the concept of exploring a moment of temporary lucidity really captures what it must be like. The moments where he is normal are more painful than the moments with the illness.

I thought technically the film looked great. It was shot crisp and not over lit. I would have liked the scene on the porch to begin with the camera giving a bit more head room on the male actor and the close ups to begin a tad wider as well. Then you could have moved in closer as the emotion built. That is my own personal aesthetic though so take it for what its worth.

All and all I really enjoyed it and it got a little dusty in the room for a second there. Great work.

Jim

[Mark Harris]

Wow Jason, I have to say, seeing your film makes me REALLY appreciate the nice things you said about mine.

FUCK. I have to watch it again to say anything about it. But FUCK!

What's odd too is the next thing I want to do is based on the same subject. I am actually planning on talking to the actors about it this weekend!!! How weird is that??? I may ping you about it.

But wow man, just really solid, solid work.

[Ted Arabian]

Wow! Jason, what a fantastic and worthy entry!!!

My comments haven't changed since I first previewed this film...

It is incredible acted by both of your actors!

It is simply and beautifully directed and shot.

The song is sweet and perfect.

The sound design is flawless.

Wow. Just a wonderful, wonderful film!

Hats off to you my friend! What a way to make your first "official" dvxuser festival film!!!

Best to you!

-Ted

[Luis Caffesse]

Jason - you know all my thoughts already.....
but I just want to proclaim publicly that I think this thing is bad ass.
:)

You know how I feel about the end titles.... so I'll let that go
(except for the fact that I mentioned it again)

But seriously - these are two of the best performances that I've ever seen in any work on this site. Period.
I dig your framing, I dig the pace ... overall, wonderful and impressive piece.

[StefanHaynes]

Package it up, throw a bow around it and send it off to Sundance. It had better get accepted.

Spectacular. DVXuser filmmakers, take note. This is art.

I'll give a more formal criticism later, when I've had a chance to re-watch it.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

WOW! Best of the Fest for me thus far. And I've watched quite a few, believe me. This was extremely well crafted on all counts. Really.... fantastic work!
You have to put this in more festivals.

My only nitpick was that I caught the boom move across in the reflection of the window at around the 2:06 mark. That can be fixed though and I'm really nitpicking.

My #1 so far and I really can't see there being anything that can top this. One of the best movies I've seen in any Fest here. This touched me deeply.
The acting was SUPERB!!

I really don't know what else to say.

Cheers,

[Zak Forsman]

jason, beautiful work. passionate, engaging and real. good stuff.

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh. I hoped no one would catch that :) My freshman mistake for only doing one take from each angle. I had about 9 people watch it and maybe 40 viewings total, and no one caught it, so I thought I might get away with it :)

I tried to mask it but either don't have the skills yet, or the software. It is definitely something that I will fix after the fest, or find someone who is willing to fix it for me.

But, for this one, I just chalk it up to learning experience, and having to do everything myself, excuse, excuse :)

Anyways....

Thanks, everyone so far. I'm really humbled by the comments so far. Stefan: Wow... Thanks very much for that. Really looking forward to further comments.

Later,
Jason

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Hey, man. I almost feel bad for pointing it out but I really don't think you want it distracting anyone from this great piece. It can be fixed! There are some really talented guys around here as you know.

Really, this movie is as close to perfect as they come.

Well done!!

[Mark Johnson]

Jason,

You favored me with the opportunity to see your script early and I've been blown away with how you've made that original vision come to life. These are actors in the house and you are a blessed man to both have them and to have the skill to use them well.

Brilliant story and such heart. Thank you for making this gem.

[ZFarms Productions]

I thought this was great Jason. The story is sad, but it shows something real in the world. I liked that. The film was great man. So far in this fest I've seen great films, and this is another to add to the list. I really liked the way you shot it, and the acting was superb.

[Barry_Green]

Hey Jason:

Told 'ya.

:thumbsup:

[Jared Meyer]

This is a powerful little piece, Jason. Impressive for evoking a lot of deep emotions in such a condensed time frame. Dialogue was well-written and of course the performances were top-notch. One of the more moving stories I've seen so far and some of the best acting in the fest. Well done. :)

[Charlie Anderson]

no words except amazing, this fest is getting harder and harder to choose by each film I watch

[Kholi]

REMEMBER WHEN -- SSSSssssssssssssssssss

I don't like being sad.

One thing that makes me happy, though, is seeing raw talent come out of the south. On ALL fronts. =D I also liked hearing ATLANTA... home. This, at the moment, is BEST OF FEST for me.

I love [nearly] every single choice made in your short, Jason, and most of all the use of sound at the end. I mean I would love to write an incredibly long review but there's nothing to talk about but why I liked it and I think that I'm going to share the same views as most people on the boards.

Hats go off to your actors. The Female Lead sold tears in a way that's actually pretty painful. The male lead sold his ailment, and when that happens it really tends to hit home in a way that... well... I don't like being sad. LOL. I think this is pretty much the best acting I've seen in our fests. Nothing over the top, nothing undersold.

My ONLY... and ONLY qualm is about the cards at the end. I personally feel there's no need for them at all. Other than that...

Magnificent.

[Jason Ramsey]

Wow. Thanks, Kholi... You've been writing such thorough and great reviews for everyone's films, so I must admit I've been anticipating you getting around to mine :)

Thanks very much for the words :thumbsup:

Luis is in agreement with you about the title card at the end, heh heh.

I'm not sure how I feel about it to be honest. It was intended to just reinforce a couple of things in case missed by the audience in the opening credits, and to maybe put at ease (at least a little) anyone who might have qualms with his age... But, the more I think about it, the more I wonder if it were even necessary at all.

Anyways, thanks very much, man. I really appreciate it.

Later,
Jason

[Zak Forsman]

wanted to comment on Kholi's qualm... normally, i think cards that give a summation are a crutch, but here they resonated with me in a way that hasn't happened since the end of Unforgiven (yes, i'm comparing you to Eastwood). I think it's because it was so understated that it felt poetic. If I would change anything it would be to remove the "quotes" from around the characters' names. it kind of robs them of their realness and authenticity by implying they're just characters, not people. my 2¢.

[Kholi]

Wow. Thanks, Kholi... You've been writing such thorough and great reviews for everyone's films, so I must admit I've been anticipating you getting around to mine :)

Thanks very much for the words :thumbsup:

Luis is in agreement with you about the title card at the end, heh heh.

I'm not sure how I feel about it to be honest. It was intended to just reinforce a couple of things in case missed by the audience in the opening credits, and to maybe put at ease (at least a little) anyone who might have qualms with his age... But, the more I think about it, the more I wonder if it were even necessary at all.

Anyways, thanks very much, man. I really appreciate it.

Later,
Jason

I don't think you've given us anything that'll fly over our heads. I think anyone that doesn't know about the disease would immediately google it and learn based on what they saw. And that is the impact you want to have on such mature material. However, everyone won't feel the same about the cards.


SPEAKING OF MATURE: This is what I mean by handling mature content in a fashion that's proper. This is VERY adult. It's VERY hard to deal with and it wasn't disrespected and turned into a GIMMICK to move a story. All to often do disabilities and diseases turn into "plot devices" and a lot of times it reveals the writers ignorance or immaturity on the subject. The inability to handle a serious subject seriously.

Honestly, Jason. It's really good.

[stephen_nugent]

Jason It's a beautiful piece and goes to show how well delivered dialogue and minimalist approach can make a powerful film. Have been having download problems and you film ended at 5:30 for me at the titles, what did i miss?

[Zak Forsman]

yeah, to echo kholi's sentiments... aim for the intelligent audience.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, guys. Both of you are hitting both sides of the coin in my considerations about to keep or not to keep after it was suggested by Luis that I didn't need them. Kinda a tough decision, and I don't need to elaborate further as you both have done quite well of that already :)

Thanks again, Kholi.. and everyone. I really appreciate it.

Later,
Jason

[Blaine]

Jason, this was a beautiful and poignant piece. I love the fact that it wasn't heavy handed. You handled an incredible difficult situation with tenderness and love. Tori was wonderful and absolutely sold me with the tears. The cut to her crying from behind Andrew was an inspired shot. And what a great song. Kudos. :thumbup::thumbup:

[Matty_g]

Really such a great piece Jason.
Fantastic acting, great location, good audio.
If I were to be picky I'd say that intro is not as strong as the scene outside.
I'm not a fan of the blurry effect on the guy. It is a simple and powerful story and I don't feel it needs effects.

[Brandon Rice]

Jason, I'd say leave the cards in... as Zak said above, it resonated with me as well... like "whoa" it impacted me... this is a wonderful film.

[Kholi]

Really such a great piece Jason.
Fantastic acting, great location, good audio.
If I were to be picky I'd say that intro is not as strong as the scene outside.
I'm not a fan of the blurry effect on the guy. It is a simple and powerful story and I don't feel it needs effects.

I can actually agree with that thought. I actually couldn't remember as much of the beginning as I could pretty much the entire scene outside.

Yeah, I came back to this thread, it's that good.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks for stopping by Matty_g.

I would tend to agree with you on that. Wonder what I might do to revisit that scene. I definitely wanted contrast, but ultimately... yeah... I agree.

Later,
Jason

[Herman Witkam]

I actually couldn't remember as much of the beginning as I could pretty much the entire scene outside.

That makes sense. Most of the narrative of the film is in the outside scene.

[Kholi]

Thanks for stopping by Matty_g.

I would tend to agree with you on that. Wonder what I might do to revisit that scene. I definitely wanted contrast, but ultimately... yeah... I agree.

Later,
Jason

The fact that you're even contemplating revisiting that scene to make the overall stronger is pretty impressive. Most people (like me) will just drop a project because it's just not strong enough.

Okay I'll leave the thread now! ... Maybe.

[hunter richards]

Your actors were top-notch. Great emotion. It was very enjoyable to watch. very pretty pictures.

Its hard to get to that depth of feelings in 6 minutes but you came very. very, close. If this piece was longer and you had more time to develop. I would probably have teared up.

Great short! Thanks for sharing.

[Stephen Mick]

This piece just proves that even with six minutes, a talented filmmaker can tell a moving story with character development and plenty of drama.

Well done, Jason.

--SM

[Jason Ramsey]

Jason, this was a beautiful and poignant piece. I love the fact that it wasn't heavy handed. You handled an incredible difficult situation with tenderness and love. Tori was wonderful and absolutely sold me with the tears. The cut to her crying from behind Andrew was an inspired shot. And what a great song. Kudos. :thumbup::thumbup:

Blaine, I missed this and just wanted to say that you know I really respect your opinion on these boards, and that's why approached you originally for feedback on the script, etc.

To hear you say this really means a lot, and I am grateful for your words. Thanks very much.

Later,
Jason

[smashedburrito]

Real solid work here Jason. great job.

[Robbie Comeau]

I know you've heard this a bunch Jason, but once again you did a superior job.

I just wanted to touch on the "Out of focus shot at 4:22" post made my HBlack.

I can KIND of see where you're going with this HBlack, but I think Jason made a good decision.

In general, or sometimes, you want the image out of focus of what isn't needed, and you want the focus on the important part. (correct?)...Anyway, the main focus is on the girl, who is saying "The bus should be here soon..." and I thought this shot worked perfect. Slightly out of focus on him, and she is in correct focus.

I guess it is an opinion thing here, but there probably is two sides.

[MOVIE STUNTS]

Excellent film. Expect a vote.

[HBlack]

I know you've heard this a bunch Jason, but once again you did a superior job.

I just wanted to touch on the "Out of focus shot at 4:22" post made my HBlack.

I can KIND of see where you're going with this HBlack, but I think Jason made a good decision.

In general, or sometimes, you want the image out of focus of what isn't needed, and you want the focus on the important part. (correct?)...Anyway, the main focus is on the girl, who is saying "The bus should be here soon..." and I thought this shot worked perfect. Slightly out of focus on him, and she is in correct focus.

I guess it is an opinion thing here, but there probably is two sides.

I understand completely what he was trying to do, I just found the fact that it was very slightly out of focus to be distracting. That technique is usually used to draw attention away from something, but because he was relatively in focus I didn't find it very effective. Again though, personal opinion.

[Robbie Comeau]

So you prefer him be extremely out of focus?

[Drew Ott]

I really liked this film. Great acting, story, and cinematography.

It felt incredibly filmic while I was watching. The two actors were cast excellently and I cared for each of them.

The lead male (forgot his name) managed to make subtle yet effective gestures and facial expressions that sucked me right in. Great work.

I agree that the stronger scene was outside. I watched this yesterday and I don't remember much at all from the inside like somebody else said.

By the way cool title sequence.

[Bernie Hipos]

I like this movie a lot, great job Jason. From the camera movement, to lighting and your actors...they're awesome. But only one thing i've noticed, there was this boom mic reflection on the window, I don't know maybe it's just me or is it included on your film?But you know everything else is perfect especially the image quality. Hope to see more of your upcoming films.

[Anthony Pierce]

Jason

I really enjoyed it. Solid story, well executed and great acting. Very nice job.

After watching several films since yours, I watched it again. I have to say both actors really pulled it off but the woman was as good as it gets. I kept wondering did she just bring it? or did you have to help her pull out that performance? I would think that would be the toughest for an actor. Very well done.

[William_Robinette]

Wow Jason. Simply amazing. Your male lead nailed this, completely sold it for me. I honestly didn't want it to end and I think you have a lot of material here to jump off from into something more expansive.

[Wild Imagination Films]

Jason,
I'll skip the accolades as they have already been given. I would have liked to have seen a little more of them interacting other than just on the porch. I would have really liked to have seen the progression from an earlier point, maybe gotten to know them a little better. I had a little trouble warming up to them. Likely an emotional shortcoming on my part. I just don't know them.
Your actress was absolutely convincing as a long suffering spouse who is not going to give up. (Too much time around too many people with Alz to be convinced by the actor, but this would not have been an easy role to prepare for or to pull off.) Story wise, I would have gone clinical. (doctors, hospitals, etc) But I understand your direction as well and it works in its own way.
Overall, a very solid project with very solid acting and very solid photography.
Congratulations.

[Gohanto]

Excellent work here. The performances really are showcased here and what performances they were to see. Very powerful material and having a relative with the disease personally, I can relate to that pain of seeing someone go through it and forgetting. It's not pleasant, but it was portrayed very accurately and honestly here which is always appreciated.

A shot that's been mentioned before is the 4:22 shot were he's just slightly out of focus. I liked the shot initially, but after it had been held for a while and he leaned back just a little closer to being in focus but not quite, it started to bug me. When it's just extremely slightly out of focus it looks more like a mistake than intentional, especially in a long take as used here.

I liked the saturation shift at the end of the phone conversation quite a bit. Very nice touch.

[DJ Lewis]

This was a very poignant piece. I know there have been some comments about focus and technical blah, but none of that mattered in this flick.

I didn't feel I like I was watching a film.... I was drawn in to the point of feeling dirty. "This is a private moment, I shouldn't be here... this isn't right."

Actors, direcetion, everything was spot on. Good... no, GREAT job!

[Jason Ramsey]

I was drawn in to the point of feeling dirty. "This is a private moment, I shouldn't be here... this isn't right."

Wow. That's a great comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out and provide your feedback.

Thanks very much. I'm still getting around to reviewing everyone, so don't worry, I'll make it to your thread as well :beer:

Thanks for stopping by.

Later,
Jason

[Bryce A]

Hey Jason,
The casting and subsequent acting was what really stood out for me. I think it can sometimes be "easy" to have a technically proficient piece given resources and the people you surround yourself with. But... to really have a working film, the director needs to know how to create a reciprocal relationship/collaboration with the actors. ...and that is why this film works. Great job.

[prolixs]

dude, all i have to say is that was one of the most heartfelt things i have seen in this fest.

'nuff said:badputer:

[Cliff Wildman]

the performances here, particularly by tori, make me think that there should be acting awards for the fest too!

well told, heartfelt, completely real and shot gently - everything flowed into the performance and pulled me into this very important moment in the characters' lives.

i loved the titles on the bill - bottles, etc. it was pretty easy to do, i'd think, but does incredible things for production value!

one of the best!

[Dennis Wood]

Jason, it's great to see that you're getting the same reaction here as we had screening your early versions. Your choice on the ending options was the correct one I think. After viewing this, I fired up your old BTS from "In Utero" and the team had a good laugh in one of last week's screening sessions. P2, P2, whatcha gonna do?

[Luis Caffesse]

After viewing this, I fired up your old BTS from "In Utero" and the team had a good laugh in one of last week's screening sessions. P2, P2, whatcha gonna do?

Hahhaha.
That stuff is classic!
:)

[Zim]

This was a great film. Both the actors were really good. The guy reminds me of Robert Walker Jr in Easy Rider. The guy who says the prayer when the camera goes around the table at the commune.

It is a terrible sickness. You did a fantastic job of showing that and how it effects the family and how love is always there.

[Geoff_R]

Casting and performances were great and definitely carried this. I like how you started the film, holding on that long shot; heck, you did this a lot throughout the piece and it is really effective. The pacing of the edit seemed to reflect on your male's mindset, it forced me to slow down a bit and takes thing in. Everything just worked in this one; very well rounded. Nice work, Jason.

[Arrik]

Damn Jason, that was excellent. All around like everyone is saying. I guess I dont have to go into too much specifics since everyone has pretty much mentioned everything. Overall, I like how rich the content is and how well executed everything from acting and direction was...... and all the while it was shot so simply.

I think sometimes its hard for me take it easy if I'm also behind the camera. I wanna use my toys and I wanna do cool stuff. You've reminded me that such choices should be motivated and that sometimes less is more. Especially, when you have actors that can carry their roles so well.

I wont say good luck since I think you're past that. Rather, congratulations!

[Chris Messineo]

Great title sequence and song.

Excellent compositions. I loved your shots and the moments you choose to linger on your actors. Both actors are wonderful, but I especially loved her performance.

Two comments, I don't think you need the title card at the end. Also, at about 2:10 I think I see the reflection of the boom mike swing from her to him (you might want to crop that shot a bit).

Neither of those comments take away from the fact that this was beautiful and haunting.

Very well done.

[Zak Forsman]

jason, this was insanely well done. you drew amazing performances from your cast. the scene on the porch was so raw, so palpable that I had forgotten the problems I had with the beginning. as for that, the blurring trails effect, i felt, robbed those moments of their authenticity. something about it being effected, cheapened it for me. i would strip it away and trust that penetrating realism you so wonderfully captured.

BOOM REFLECTIONS BE DAMNED, THIS WAS GOOD STUFF!!!!!

[Kegan]

I wasn't a big fan of the very opening scene, but the performance these actors pulled off, REALLY tugged at my heartstrings. Very well done and well shot. Again, my only complaint was the blurry beginning as it was pretty distracting for me. That his wife was on the phone with her mom at the time was genius and that you included the little fact at the end, really drove it home in my opinion. I had no idea people could be diagnosed so young.

-Kegan

[Chris Messineo]

BOOM REFLECTIONS BE DAMNED, THIS WAS GOOD STUFF!!!!!

I totally agree. I only mentioned it, because I thought it was something that could easily be fixed with a little cropping. I hope it didn't seem like I didn't love the film - I really did.

[Jason Ramsey]

heh, heh. you're not the first.. or second :) I kinda touched on it a few pages back, so I won't embarrass myself further explaining it, but long story short, after the fest, I'm gonna find someone who can help me mask it out.

Anyways, not to sound like a broken record here, but I really seriously am very grateful for all the kind words you guys have been spreading around about the film. It means an awful lot, especially with the talent I've seen on display with this fest.

I'm also glad that folks seem to be responding to the film and it's pacing in a way that I hoped they would. We set out to make a story that would lend itself well to a style that I like a lot, and the types of actors, etc. that we are as well, and that wouldn't tax our limited resources of zero dollar budget, and two actors and myself as the only folks working on the film.

I was a little worried that folks might be bored by the very deliberate pacing that the film has, but also had faith in my actors that they could give a good depth to their characters and get a lot of smaller beats out there that still (hopefully) helped to keep the film seem as though it's moving along even though on the surface it is meant to force you to slow down a lot. Wow, that was a long sentence.

Anyways, thanks very much to everyone so far for everything that you've said.

I may re-explore the opening scene, or just re-shoot it entirely when I get back from Indonesia this spring. I want a stark contrast between it and the porch swing scene, but maybe I need to take a different (perhaps more subtle) route with that.

Thanks, again.

later,
Jason

[dvpixl]

Jason, as far as this fest goes, alongside CARRY ON, this was one of the strongest character pieces. It held through and through- I was swept away by the unsaid words, the sadness, the moments in between. The actors were engaging and did a ridiculously awesome job- esp cryin'- sheesh.. and still throughout, it held, it stayed, I was never taken out of it.
great lighting and mood applied as well.

Great work.

[kurtmo]

Wow! Amazing how you can tell a story on a swing! Everything was fantastic about this film. I just drank in the cinematic feel of this. I really thought the CC was spot on. I loved the way you transitioned to the close ups to drive the emotion. And the acting was amazing! And the sound was wonderful. And the score was great.
I hated the film, can’t you tell.
The only thing I didn’t get at first was the blurriness at the beginning, But afterwards I thought it was perfect.

[J.R. Hudson]

This is another one I really enjoy; so sad, so poignant.

One element I would have liked to have seen was a more varied use of camera during the 2nd half conversation as it started becoming too much of back and forth for me

That is subjective as always.

This one had me engaged from the get go. It was so simple and perfect, it just works.

Great job.

[Robert Eldon]

Remember When
I loved the title sequence. It wasn’t gratuitous, and it also introduced the story. Bonus points for that.

This movie was very touching in a personal way. My grandparents had been lovingly married for 65 years when my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It’s a cruel disease that takes the person away long before they pass. It’s like losing them twice. My grandfather was devastated and visited her every day at the care facility for years until they both passed away within 3 months of each other. Now there’s a love story I would like to tell.

The acting was very good! I was engaged the whole time. Even though most of it took place on the porch, I was really in to the characters. The actor wasn’t too over the top. He played the part so well. The best part of the movie for me was at about TC 3:29, the actress was incredible in conveying her emotion. So controlled and yet… perfect. My eyes welled up. Great job! The moments without dialog were just as powerful.

I really like the color and texture of the images. Simple images, but it’s about the two of them.

Technically, very well done. I think I saw the boom and microphone reflection in camera a number of times, but I only saw that after I had watched the movie a couple of times.

Overall, very well done. Powerful and touching. In my top 12.

[Danielleus]

Hey, just caught the piece cause I've been lagged in watching them. Loved this piece. The acting is so stong it's amazing. And I love the simple yet extremely effective camera work. I like that you let the actors do their work and we kinda watch them. I think it takes a good director, with incredible trust in his actors, to do that. And an incredible director to get those performances out of them.

Good work. Really like this piece. Very high on my list.

[jojopop]

Jason,

I know it's been said before, but I don't think nearly enough, your actors were great. I think maybe the best dramatic performances I've seen in this fest. Absolutely brilliant.

What you were able to do with them in this short scene is fantastic. Touching, poignant, incredibly effective. Excellent work.

With that said, I wasn't real keen on the opening scene (not the credits, those were great also) but I quickly lost sight of that once we hit the porch. Also, I personally don't think you reallly need the epilogue. I think the piece works just fine without that card...

This is a great film, not even taking into account a three-man crew nor this being your debut (really!?) -- this is a great effort and shoots to the top of my list.

Awesome.

[Maximus]

I've been trying to download your film for the last couple days, and it kept crashing on me. This morning I said to myself, give it one more try, and if it doesn't open just mention that you were unable to view it.

I'm so glad I did finally see it. Wow! Really got me. The only film that brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes. That song at the end really did it.

This could be so much better, IMHO, if you considered recutting it. The biggest mistake you made was telling us at the beginning this story involved Alzheimers. That was the atomic bomb you should have saved until the end, on a title card, exactly as you have now. The second you gave away the ending in the opening minute, I was distracted, as in, do people really get Alzheimers at that age? That question should have been the furthest thing from my mind at the beginning of your film. Save if for the surprise twist at the end!

Although the opening credits were clever, they were distracting from the tone of the rest of the film. I would suggest simple white on black credits, fade in on the couple sitting on the swing. KISS. LOL. That's where your movie should start! I would lose the first minute and twentyseven seconds. It would be so much better to just listen to them and wonder what happened? Was it an accident at work? A motorcycle accident? What happened to him? The mystery is what worked so well in "Carry on" for example.

The acting was great. Music great. Kudos for keeping the camera unobtrusive.

Another one of my favorites! :love4:

[CharlieG]

Your subject matter hits close to home with me...I have dementia & have even been on the same meds that are in your film. I personally know what your male lead sees, thinks, remembers or even doesn't remember. You have nailed the subject, the actors have nailed how "we" see the world. I was going to say more but I forgot it... Oh well. life for me....
Thanks for the "awareness"

[MattinSTL]

If anybody hasn't watched this short... you are missing out. This is another extremely impressive project. I'd say this nails the concept of love as good as any entry I've seen so far... One of the things that I like to see, being selfish about my own perspective, is when I clearly understand the story with no help... not needing somebody to show me why a short is good, but rather have the project unified and logical enough that it makes sense without any artistic interpretation.

He's not going to ask her how her day was today either.

I got choked up just typing that. This is probably the most powerful entry in the fest... at least of what I've seen so far.

This is crushingly good. The only thing I could find to criticize is the emotional transition from crying on his back... to the decision to answer his question... she seems to snap out of the crying a little bit suddenly for me... but then she is back there again. I felt like she was trying to get back into the crying character and needed to hit the emotional peak, and THEN lay her head on his back... like she got back into the emotions after she pulled away. Do you know what I mean?

I'm saying that her transition into crying builds... and she goes from 3 to 10... and then when she lays her head on his back she's at about a 9... then the angle changes and she isn't still at a 9, but maybe a 7... then goes back to 9 before calming down again for the acceptance.

Does that make any sense?

Either way this is incredibly good. I can guarantee that a lot of my friends are going to see this... again... only to show them why I don't want to play around until they are ready to "bring it".

You definitely brought it.

The opening credit sequences are wonderful icing on a cake that would have been good enough without it... That my friends, is gourmet filmmaking.

[spa_edwards]

I have been reading this thread for ages, and with great anticipation been looking forward to this short film.

But im having problems downloading it for some reason? I save it onto my computer and it will only play up to around the 1.20 point and when i try to open it, a message pops up saying that there are no new updates to support this content.

Obviously everyone seems to not have any problems viewing this except for me!!???AARRGGHH HELP ME. Lol.

Am i doing something stupidly wrong? Can anyone show me the light?

Many thanks

[Jason Ramsey]

hmm.... Sorry about that, spa... I'm not sure what the problem is with that. I hope you are in the minority.

The only thing I can think of is that I encoded the film on a pc with mp4 audio... I would think that mp4 audio might be the culprit... Are you hearing sound up to the 1:20 point? If not, I would think that might be the issue. If so, I'm not sure.... Maybe you need to update your version of qt? It was encoded on a pc with 7.3.x

If you can't get it to work, after the fest, I can render and upload a different version for you, or something (once the voting has closed). Sorry about that.

------------

Oh, Matt.... I can't tell you how I've been longing to hear what you thought of the film after having read all of your great feedback on other entries so far.

I'm so grateful for your words. thank you very much, and everything you said is well taken, and I will definitely explore these options when I re-explore the edit and potential re-shoot of some stuff in the near future.

Thank you very much.

Later,
Jason

[Cliff Wildman]

try downloading one of the zip files. you'll probably have some repeat downloads of other shorts, but it should be in there.

[Robbie Comeau]

Hey Jason,

You got any before and after stills of the CC?

Thanks,

Robbie

[Dean007]

Wow….. I’ve been reading these responses and am just blown away. Jason keeps telling me that I need to start posting since i've had a membership for about a year and have yet to post. I thought it appropriate that my first post be in this thread. I was going to say something clever but after reading everything I find myself awed to the point of not knowing what to say. The process was challenging and fun and I’m so glad it’s been this well received.

RJ

[Brandon Rice]

Jason, my friend... your wonderful film was in my top three... just wanted to let you know!

[MattinSTL]

I watched it yet again and I withdraw my earlier critique about the woman's acting ebb and flow... watching it last I feel that her sudden "popping" off his back in the middle of her tears was her realizing the bus is coming and that she's excited that Ivory may get to talk to her father as a real person... so the little "pop" off the back is excitement.

Understood it better this time... which of course means that I guess now I have nothing but praise for you. Sorry for the lack of any actual criticism.

[Marlon Ladd]

Jason, I had to go back through the thread to make sure I hadn't critiqued yet. I concur with what everybody has said. This was a beautiful film with a touching story and great acting. I don't know what camera you used, but the way you brought out the actors' eyes was really amazing - that is unless they just have super amazing eyes.

I liked how you try to show the male in the beginning being affected by the medication and his affliction. The camera work was excellent in the sense that you just pretty much set back and let the actors do their thing and pull the audience into the story. This was just a wonderful piece and true indie filmmaking - didn't have to have a major budget - just a camera, location, a couple of actors and the vision and creativity skills to be able to make the audience see and feel what you want them to.

You can have a great story and lack luster acting and it won't work, but you can have an okay story and great acting and it can work. You had a great story and great acting. Great job.

As far as the info. (I guess cards) coming up at the end - I think it would be more powerful if you brought up each fact individually. Bringing them up all at the same time kind of takes away (a little bit) from each one. I think him being diagnosed at his young age and the fact that the youngest person diagnosed was 29 is information that the audience needs to know. As far as her staying with him - you wouldn't necessarily have to include that, because we can see her devotion and dedication through her character and through her interaction with him. She obviously loves him. Just one man's opinion. Again, excellent job. I'm officially a fan.

[Cliff Wildman]

As far as the info. (I guess cards) coming up at the end - I think it would be more powerful if you brought up each fact individually.

i'm torn on this one. at maximum i think you could just leave it at 'the youngest person to be diagnosed was...' but i'm not sure if that is even necessary. otherwise, you could definitely lose the rest. your film speaks for itself, and powerfully so, don't detract or distract from it!

again really good job dude. i'm serious about you getting the most honest solid perfomances in this fest. tori was just amazing. she strikes me as the kind of person i would love to work with! that compliment goes both ways too - you had as much to do with it as she did!

[Zak Forsman]

jason, i'm sure you're struggling with the idea of whether to keep. alter or lose the cards at this point. just another piece of info for you... when I showed this to my girlfriend, she said "how old is he?" -- skeptical about him having the disease so young. when the card came up she said... "oh!"

FYI

[Barry_Green]

Keep the cards, lose the quotes.

[Luis Caffesse]

Lose the cards, keep the quotes.

Hmmm...wait...that's not right.

[mentatDUKE]

Jason. Finally got to watch your film. It was really great. The first thing that struck me was your color palette. The browns gave a very rustic, outdoors feel and made the characters seem more isolated and secluded. No big cities, no diversions, just them and their problems.

The acting was phenomenal. Especially the actress. She seems to have a keen control over her emotions and really threw herself into the character. I was really impressed. The male actor was very believable also. His meekness and aloofness was a great choice.

A very unique film. Good job on this. Want to see more from you.

[Brian Parker]

I'm pretty sure there's not much that I can say that hasn't been said but beautiful film Jason. It was very poignant for me, especially since I am all too familiar with the disease (my Grandmother had it as well as a friend's wife who is one of those cases of younger people having it.). This well well crafted and beautifully shot. I have to agree with DUKE about your color palette being very well done. I couldn't say enough positive things about the actors. It's an amazing short and thank you for presenting it here. Peace.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Wow! f1ck me, this was incredible, and can be astounding. You are easily getting one of my votes, but I think there's something you can do in editing to send this over the top. Please take this to heart.

Please, please, please, cut the first 1:25 and throw it away, delete the files. Start the movie at 1:25 and roll till then end. Submit THAT to festivals and you will clean the town empty. The first 1:25 is of such a drastically lower quality, quite honestly i was losing all interest. Then from 1:25 forward I was BLOWN away.

Reasons? The opening shot of him sets the wrong tone. The shots of the pills are too gimicky and send the wrong message for how the rest of it is. Her high med bills, him taking pills, etc? That's not what it's about! It's about the human connection between a husband/wife and then husband/daughter. You don't need to see ANY of that to get the power of your main scene.

I tested my theory by having my wife watch it starting 1:25 with no explanation, she was riveted and amazed. She then asked to watch the first 1:25 and agreed it was pretty bad. Trust your audience!! Your actors are tops, your direction is f1cking amazing, your cinematography is great, pacing, audio mixing, etc. Wow! Just do it!

Only other minor point is at 2:20 you shouldn't use that wide angle. It felt weird to suddenly pull out again. You only want to jump that wide if you want to create distance, and I was already emotionally involved at that point. Let me stay closer than a wide.

Give kudos to your two actors. I've been watching fests for some time now. Bar none, best acting ever on DVXUser, dead serious. And double kudos to you for directing that.

Another tip of the hat to whomever did audio. Was it ADR or all on location? Either way, very pro! I'd love to know what audio gear was used.

Please email me the new version ifyou make it!! I would show that version to everyone. In fact, I'm severely tempted to make it myself.

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks very much shawneous (and everyone... seriously and sincerely) for your feedback. I will definitely seriously consider your suggestions and everyone else's once I've had some time to step away and look at the piece again from a different perspective with everyone's feedback in mind. I already have a few things in mind that I would like to do differently, and am likely to re-shoot a couple of bits as well for some extra coverage....

Anyways, the sound mix was done by Herman Witkam. The audio for the porch scene was all on location. The two actors and myself were the only people on location, so... There is an add'l bed of sound that was recorded later from the same location and mixed in by Herman as well. Most of the birds and such (the crows cawing in particular) are from the original recording with the with the dialog.

It was all recorded with a single AT4073a taped to a bent up metal broom stick :) killing the illusion, I know, heh heh.

There will be a future version. How changed it is, I'm not sure yet. I need some time to step back first before making any sudden decisions :)

Thanks again, everyone. Feedback made this fest for me.

later,
jason

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Test my idea! Show 10 people the movie without ANY Of the first 1:25, see how they like it. Then show them the first 1:25. Dude, you've got an A+ movie that's being drug down by a B- opener. Sorry for the forceful tone of suggestion, I've just never seen such potential. I think you'd screen at 20 festivals.

[Jason Ramsey]

I'll try that. thanks.

later,
Jason

[MattinSTL]

I watched this entry at least 5 times and never cried once... I was just awed by it... so tonight I'm watching this with a couple acting buddies and one girl... and suddenly I got an eyelash... dang eyelash. :cry:

Yeah there's no denying that this is an amazing piece of work... really we are blessed with some incredible entries this round... I think this fest may be the strongest ever. Tonight I had the pure joy of showing some local production friends what good cinema is all about.

I mean really... I think DVXuser is going to become a phenom... I don't know what it is... or if you guys are all secretly Hollywood bigshots... but the quality has been mindblowing.

[Ted Arabian]

Jason, I just watched your film again for like the 10th time. This is such an incredible film. I am so proud of you. What an entry.

Your story, the direction, the actors, the cinematography... just top notch!

Easily one of my favorite films in this fest.

You have really impressed me man!

Best to you and good luck in the voting.

-Ted

[Jason Ramsey]

Thank you very much, Ted. Always great to hear from you... And, my best as always to you too

later,
jason

[Noel Evans]

WOW This was so well acted. I just caught it. Great job Jason.

[Larry Rutledge]

You already know how much I love this film. It is a fantastic piece of filmmaking, and everything I could say good or bad has been said already.

I think both of the actors are excellent, some of the very best I've ever seen in a DVXfest (and I've see them all). When Tori cries, I feel her heart breaking and I begin to tear up myself. I completely believe her. And R.L. is that man I see on the screen, I can feel his pain in that moment of lucidity.

Your film actually takes me into the world of the characters, I come away believing it is real not just a story. There is a difference between being drawn into a story so you experience it, and being drawn into a story so you believe it. I believed this one ... when the credits rolled I would swear that Tori and R.L. are married, that he is suffering the effects of a debilitating brain disease and that Tori loves him to the point of utter despair.

Great job, fantastic work! :thumbsup:

[gvansant]

In a level of naturalness and simplicity that few others I have seen here are able to. The strength of the film is the acting, which is exemplary. I didn't find it unrealistic in the least. This film to me is about salvage, pure and simple. How each of us striving to be more loving and reaching to one another. Possibly healing our own hurts by doing so.

Magnificent Work (Four Stars)

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Jason.

Excellent work. What I like about this piece is the honesty and the performances.

Nice credits … why no Dad in the opening drawn picture … isn’t that what they all long to recover? Their former happy life all together.

I think it’s covered a little tight. Some of those close-ups are a bit jarring. Especially on him, he’s covered way tighter than her. The straight on two shot is a little claustrophobic as well – his head is chopped a little to tight, same on the close two shot, “the bus from school will be here any minute” he’s a bit crowded in the frame. To quote Frank Marshall: “Cut it close and they will give you $100K to make a TV show. Cut it wide and they will give you a million to make a movie.” I think close-ups, especially very very close close-ups should be earned. Certainly this short can earn them but I’d like to see most of the shots backed off. Also. It would have been great to have an establishing shot from across the street or something.

So that’s a bunch of technical talk. But this film achieves what all films should strive to IMHO and does it better than maybe any movie I’ve seen in DVXuser Fests – real human truth and honest portrayal of emotion and psychology, and it feels very personal and the effect is very strong.

So amazing job by all involved. Great cast and excellent, infinitely watchable and moving movie.

[deedive]

looks great, acting is great. great film!

[pmark23]

Nicely shot. I don't really have that much to say -- it was really well done.

Good job! One of the best.

[kurtmo]

I thought it was well done. Can you talk alittle about how you did your audio. Did you ADR much? What equipment did you use and what kind of workflow got you to the final audio product. Thanks!

[RyanT]

Nice film, very well acted. Definitely had some good moments in there.

Only thing that threw me off a tiny bit was at the beginning. The audio...ADR?

Overall though, composition, lighting, acting, all that junk, really well done. I can't really think of much bad to say. Can't wait to see more films from you.

[torilee]

I have been unable to read all the posts for "Remember When" until this evening, and I am floored. It's wonderful to read all this feedback - the opinions, suggestions, constructive criticism, compliments...wow. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to see the film, and even more thanks to those who took a minute to post comments.
Special thanks to you, Jason. This story is beautiful, and I'm so honored to have been a part of its telling.

Tori

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks for teh comments. I mentioned a bit about audio a few pages back, but I'll be glad to elaborate in a few days. I just got done with 4 days driving and am getting on a plane tomorrow for two days. Once I get settled, I'll be around a bit more.

Thanks much for all the words. They mean a lot.

later,
Jason

[Blaine]

Congratulations on a job well done. I know you're proud of what you've accomplished, as well you should be.:thumbsup:

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I told you you would place! Great film, man. You deserve it!

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Congrats Jason, I am so proud of you! Great work!!! (btw you made my wife cry today when I showed her your film. It is so moving of a piece.)

Really happy for you, bro!

Keep it up now. Don't be a one-film-wonder! :)

:thumbsup: Ted

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Congrats Jason.

Good call on rigging the contest so you came in 2nd instead of first. I agree much less suspicious that way ... oh wait I thought this was a PM ... :grin:

Just kidding. :D

Seriously. You definitely had my vote. Congrats on this much deserved recognition for your film.

I feel you accomplished the what should be the bare minimum for all films and yet so few achieve, and I include my work as being challenged in this area. You made me feel something and you showed us real and relatable people in an honest, virtually indistinguishable from life way.

[Barry_Green]

When I first saw the script I told Jason he was going to have a "top 3". When I saw the final cut I said "you're gonna win this fest". To come in second in your first entry ever, I don't know if anyone's ever done that before.

Oh, wait, one guy I can think of: JDS. So, you're off to a fantastic start. Now do something amazing for TimeFest!

[Slimothy]

Great job Jason! I think Bullis is looking for you....







kidding.

[Blaine]

I just showed this to my daughter. You made her cry. :cry: