"The Five Worst Days in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton" - Jason Spinos

[jasonthewho]

"The Five Worst Days in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton"


A Film By Jason Spinos


WINNER OF BEST NEWCOMER!


WATCH THE FILM (http://www.dvxfest.com/timefest/direct_dl.php?id=1000149)


CAST:
Bartholomew Saxton - Justin Locklear
Young Bartholomew Saxton - Zack Emerson
Veronica Falstaff - Becca Johnson
Edward Saxton - Kendall Cockrell
Richard, the Butler - Brian Tankersley
Narrated by Graham Northrup

CREW:
Writer/Director/Editor - Jason Spinos
Produced by - Jason Spinos, Justin Locklear, Gary French, and Becca Johnson
Director of Photography - Gary French
Score and Sound Design - Herman Witkam
Script Supervisors - Becca Johnson, Dustin Rogan
Boom Operators - Dustin Rogan, Matthew Bravo
Opening Sequence Calligraphy - Shelly Rodriguez

Special Thanks - Michael Schmalz, Zac Goodwin, Dawn Kane, Historic Waco Foundation, Daniel and Haley Stewart, the Emersons, Susan Johnson, the Spinos and Johnson families


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210992591.jpg


Grabs:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210773745.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210701736.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210992503.jpg

[jasonthewho]

CAST PICTURES:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1207862428.jpg
Justin Locklear

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/jasonthewho/AZE_1.jpg

Zack Emerson

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1207863187.jpg
Becca Johnson

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1207863479.jpg
Kendall Cockrell

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1207863353.jpg
Brian Tankersley

Locations:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1208198393.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1209270199.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1209270257.jpg

[Dustin R. Rogan]

muhahahaha stole 3rd spot

[jasonthewho]

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[Rodney V. Smith]

i must say that I absolutely LOVE this title

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Awesome! Love the title as well...

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

Alright, another Texas entry! Good luck to you. If you need any assistance from Austin just give me a shout.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks for the offer Matthew!

And I'm glad everyone likes the title.

I'm working on the script and poster. Hopefully I'll have them done shortly.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

The One-Hundredth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

On December 12th, 1979, Bartholomew Saxton obtained paper cuts on every single one of his fingertips while mailing Christmas cards. Later that day, he went in to work at his current job, as a typist.

Haha, nice title and nice marketing. Welcome and good luck. :beer:

[jasonthewho]

The Ninety-Ninth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

The Ninety-Ninth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

On April 21, 1968, Bartholomew Saxton had to give a fifteen minute speech on Edgar Allan Poe in his high school English class. Much to his dismay, he was visited by an ill-timed erection. Very little of his highly prepared speech was heard through the laughter.

I too have had this happen...thank god for large hoodies...thats all I'm saying
:D

[Rodney V. Smith]

The Ninety-Eighth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

On November 12th, 2007, Bartholomew Saxton discovered time travel and immediately killed one of his ancestors in an accident involving a dozen ninjas, ice cream cones, waffles, a rubber duck... and guy with a movie camera :grin: :beer:

[jasonthewho]

Haha, very cute Rodney. Although not accurate, seeing as Bartholomew Saxton was already dead on November 12th, 2007.

[Rodney V. Smith]

just had to chime in :grin:

[jasonthewho]

I appreciate it!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

nice poster Jason! I got 4 1/2 pages written before midday! talk with you Monday abouts it. have a great weekend


:2vrolijk_08:

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Dustin! Congrats on writing so much. I've been too busy working on my poster/banner to write much.

[Simon Höfer]

Sounds like a fun project! And a nice poster as said before!

Good luck!

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

Hey everyone, just giving you the good news that the script is almost done!

[Simon Höfer]

Congratulations! Keep that thing rolling :)

[jasonthewho]

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[Ted Arabian]

Jason, I love your title and the "countdown!"

You've got me hooked!

Congrats, Welcome and Good Luck!

-Ted

[jasonthewho]

Thanks so much Ted! I really appreciate your support!

[Ted Arabian]

Not a problem. You seem to be a gifted writer. I look forward to your film. And I'll try my best to follow the countdown.

[Kyle Stebbins]

dude this countdown ROCKS. great work here, man. this is hilarious!!

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Kyle!

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

I'm fairly sure I have my script locked down! Now for the hard part!

[Ted Arabian]

Man, this guy has a bad life!!! :grin:

[Rodney V. Smith]

since the script is done, does that mean no more countdowns? the countdown is a great short story.

[Ted Arabian]

It better not be over! I suspect that we are going to countdown to the 6th bad day, JUST BEFORE June 16th!

(I hope!)

[jasonthewho]

The countdown is definitely not over. However, I'm not sure whether or not it will be finished before June 16th. I may want to hold off on a few of the days until after people have seen the film. Otherwise I might risk spoiling moments in the film. But if all goes well the 6th day will be up before voting is over.

[jasonthewho]

Added some cast info

[jasonthewho]

New cast and crew info. New Worst Day coming later this morning.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Everything Else - Dustin Rogan

I do infact do everything, and everything with pure awesomeness...or so my mind tells me. It often tells me I'm #1! Or Beware of Toogles....the rusty pick axe yielding clown

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Cia_Rogan37/toogles.jpg

[jasonthewho]

The Ninety-Third Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[Ted Arabian]

.... Bartholomew Saxton's near fatal tumble was no accident.

Little Bartholomew Saxton, convinced that life was meaningless, had sought to end it all.
LMAO!!!! :grin:

Great stuff, man! Keep it coming...

[mjjason]

This is the most innovative fest post ever. You have me hooked.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks so much mjjason and Ted!

[Gohanto]

Awesome posts. Just awesome.

Looking forward to this already.

[jasonthewho]

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[Ted Arabian]

With a name like Herman Henry Hastings the third.... poor Bartholomew should have known better!

Thanks for the daily fix!

[Mark T. Aro]

Jason,

I haven't read this thread yet... I will, but I just wanted to let you know that I really dig the title... It is one of those things that in many cases could be too verbose and too much, but in this case I think that it rocks. The title alone gives it a very inviting feel... can't wait to read the thread.

[Jeff Anderson]

Wow this is fantastic! I'm loving the "countdown" teasers and the concept as a whole. I'm totally hooked! Everyone else pack it up, this guy won! :)

Great work Jason - I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

you and your witty blogs...I'll admit...I wait till you leave work, and then log on to see what crappy day Bart has had. I see you typing it up every morning and wonder what awesomeness will transpose from your genius mind to the blog. I'm a fan, can't wait to do "Everything else" on crew here...better eat my Wheaties....

[jasonthewho]

The Ninety-First Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[Ted Arabian]

Bwaaahaaahaa haaa haaaa haaaa!!!

:grin:

[jasonthewho]

The Ninetieth Through the Eighty-First Worst Days in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Its like I'm watching my life...poor Bartholomew...

I too have the problem of hippy ladies throwing themselves at me...


Dustin

[jasonthewho]

I just got a crucial prop I ordered in the mail. And it looks really good. So I'm excited. Plus I might have found someone to play young Bartholomew Saxton (crosses fingers). Now if I could just figure out these locations...

[ZFarms Productions]

looking forward to seeing this! good luck

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

This is like crack Jason...you make me wish I could actually write something descent...I cower in awesomeness. Thanks for letting me be apart of your production.

PS. after the morning I had this morning (you know, maybe) I needed this. Thanks!


Dustin

[jasonthewho]

I'm glad I could perk up your morning a little, Dustin. This was quite the morning from hell.

[ZFarms Productions]

very cool! can't wait for the conclusion

[Matt Sconce]

I love these story updates!

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

is it a bad thing that I feel like a middle aged woman waiting for her soaps, when it comes to the life of Bart? OMG Jason, you're one of a kind sir, one of a kind...and why you want to work with me...i have no clue...

[jasonthewho]

The Seventy-Seventh Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[BeccaBee]

Aw, this is sad!!

I feel bad for poor Richard.

[jasonthewho]

Welcome to dvxuser, my fiancée!

:love4:

[Matt Sconce]

Welcome to dvxuser, my fiancée!

:love4:


Yay for love!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Yay for love!
that was last fest wasn't it? LOL

Welcome Becca!

[jasonthewho]

I had a meeting with my lead actor last night. We talked about scheduling, the character, and lots of things about the style and feel of the film. He has an idea for a location, which would be great if it panned out. I feel good about the way this project is going, but I still have a lot of work to do.

[Ted Arabian]

Great to hear.... I hope it works out!

Welcome to your fiancée!

And I am still enjoying the countdown! (yes, I am still reading.... even though I've been quite!)

Best,

Ted

[jasonthewho]

Added some changes to the cast and crew.

Sorry for the wait on Bartholomew Saxton days. There should be a new one on Monday morning.

[jasonthewho]

The Seventy-Sixth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[BeccaBee]

This is sad for poor Bartholomew. He should just flash them some green, and then they'll warm up to him.

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

you and your witty marketing...very excellent sir

[BeccaBee]

4,8,15,16,23,42!!!!!

a locked box!?

a flash back!?

has someone been watching lost!?

[jasonthewho]

Oh, you didn't notice those things until I pointed them out.

And, yes. I have been watching Lost, and I will watch it until they stop making it. As will you.

[jasonthewho]

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[Dangitskang]

Thank you...I am now addicted. I feel like a housewife waiting for new episodes of "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" and OPRAH.

I would like to formally congratulate you. I have one more thing to add to my addiction list.

Can't wait to watch this one.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks so much Dangitskang!

In film news, I bought a crucial prop today, for much less than I was expecting to spend! :)
I also auditioned a kid for Young Bartholomew. I have another kid auditioning today, and a third (and I think final) on Monday.

[Larry R]

Yea, yea, bought prop...auditioned kid. That's fine. But where's today's episode? :grin:





Seriously, it's cool to hear the "real life" parts of the process too. Nice that you saved some money, definitely a critical skill needed for these productions. They say to never work with children or animals. You are violating the first, are you going to work in an animal too? :)

[jasonthewho]

Fortunately, I have no animals. But... perhaps... Bartholomew could have a blind elephant...

And yes, I am late on my Bartholomew update. I apologize. Sometimes I just need a break from chronicling the life and times of Mr. Saxton. But there will be an update soon.

As a "real life" update, I got stood up by the kid I was supposed to audition last night and his mom. :( Although apparently it was a family emergency, and she wants to reschedule.

Started working on the music with Becca. We got some good ideas going.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

You are violating the first, are you going to work in an animal too? :)

Well I'm furry like a monkey...does that count, and aparently i'm doing "everything else"....:shocked:

[Ted Arabian]

Yea, yea, bought prop...auditioned kid. That's fine. But where's today's episode? :grin:

LMAO! I totally agree!

Jason, I am totally hooked on your story countdown here.

What is your writing background? You are very good at it. I love your descriptions.

And that is some funny sh*t about the Lost reference!

I got hooked on Lost when a friend told me what I was missing. I had to wait until the 1st season was available on Netfilx and have continued to watched Lost a season behind. And my wife and I JUST finished watching season 3. OMG! I need to find out when they will start re-running season 4 from the first episode. I can't wait until Netflix releases this next year.

Anyway, sorry to hear about the no-show on the audition.

I really can't wait to see this film. It is going to be so great for us to watch something that we feel close to and know the characters. Very novel of you! (no pun intended!)

Now, gimme some more Bart!

[jasonthewho]

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[Ted Arabian]

haha! Ask you and you shall receive, huh?

:thumbsup:

[jasonthewho]

Hope you enjoyed it Ted!

I don't have much of a formal writing background. I've been writing short plays and screenplays for a while now. I'm still learning though, and writing all of this Bartholomew material has been invaluable.

[Ted Arabian]

Always!

I am really surprised... your writing skills seem very polished. You really have a knack for conveying a picture and telling a story.

Are you writing something for Scriptfest? You should. Even if it is only another learning experience. (heck, I should. I NEED the learning experience!)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Always!

I am really surprised... your writing skills seem very polished. You really have a knack for conveying a picture and telling a story.

Are you writing something for Scriptfest? You should. Even if it is only another learning experience. (heck, I should. I NEED the learning experience!)

Why do you think I scooped him up so fast...

Honestly sometimes I don't know how he can put up with my child like behavior sometimes...But he agreed to help me out with my projects, and is very helpful on the writing process as you can imagine!

[BeccaBee]

Was this day based on the night you had to stay in Cincinnati?

Cause I know you had to stay overnight in a sleazy hotel!

[jasonthewho]

Actually, the hotel I got stuck staying at was fairly nice. But I did draw some inspiration from my own experiences.

And Ted, I'm thinking about writing something for Scriptfest, but I need to find a good chunk of time to write it.

[jasonthewho]

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[Emile Meyer -- FI]

This is really awesome! I'm loving this countdown.

You just got another fan, man! :D

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

The Seventieth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[Larry R]

NO! Don't give up so easily! Turn around, go right back in there and demand that he publish your book. Refuse to leave until he agrees!



Oh, sorry, got caught up in the story ... great job man. Still really enjoying these snippets. Can't wait to see how it all wraps up with the film.

[BeccaBee]

Hahaha...I love the guy from the publishing office. He's totally Sheldrake!!! Right? Sheldrake?

I mean, that is who he reminds me of.

I can also really picture Justin in that scene. I don't know why. I can just see him insisting that something is his life's work.

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

Some Updates:

Found some sound effects.

Worked on the music with Becca.

Remembered a whole lot of things I have to do that I'd forgotten about.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Remembered a whole lot of things I have to do that I'd forgotten about.

I'm having that problem...but we shoot this weekend...God I hope I can shoot it all in one day...

I'm sure I'll forget something

(in the other room) lol cya in like an hour

Dustin

[jasonthewho]

The Sixty-Eighth Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[jasonthewho]

I've decided to set the shoot dates for May 10th and 11th. Now I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping none of the cast or crew have a problem with this.

[BeccaBee]

The toe story is a true story!

Though my grandfather always told me his toe got bitten off by a shark.

[jasonthewho]

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[conrad_johnson]

Damn, Alot of back story is going into this. Cool. It's almost like you want people to want to watch your movie. :)

[jasonthewho]

Young Bartholomew has been cast!

I'm going to put up some pictures of the cast momentarily.

[jasonthewho]

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[Larry R]

Cast photos look great! :thumbsup:

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Larry! I like 'em. :)

[BeccaBee]

i really like the last line in the 66th worst day!

[jasonthewho]

Just confirmed a location today! Added a picture of it.

[Larry R]

Oh very nice ... I'd love to find a cool location like that. Definitely fits the vibe I have in my head based on the story snippets you've been posting :thumbsup:

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Larry! It will just be used for the exterior; since it's a historic house, filled with antique furniture, roped off rooms and the like.

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

you should take all these blog entries and put them into a book format...and sell it, I'm sure everyone here would buy!!

[jasonthewho]

Haha, why would they buy it if they can get it here for free?

Honestly, I would love to though. After all the work I will have put into the 100 days, I wouldn't mind being able to have something to show for it. It would be just for fun, but it would be cool to have a Bartholomew Saxton book sitting on my shelf.

I know they have some self-publishing services online. Anyone here ever done that? Any advice?

[Drew Ott]

I'd buy it.

This is some good stuff.

[Danstin Studios]

If it was under $12 bucks I would snap it up in an instant. It'd be a great way to hype up your film too.

[jasonthewho]

Awesome to know that some people would buy it! Thanks guys!

[Larry R]

Try http://www.lulu.com/ I haven't used them myself, but they seem to be a good choice.

It's free to publish. You can choose soft cover or hard cover and within that there are different options to size and binding. You set your own price for sales (they tell you what the manufacturing costs are based on your option choices). They print and ship as ordered, so need to buy/store large quantities.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Larry!

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

He tries so hard, poor guy.

[jasonthewho]

The Sixty-Second Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[jasonthewho]

Just got permission from Baylor University's theatre department to use their props. This will save me a ton of money, so I'm super excited about that.

We have a production meeting on Thursday, and rehearsals soon as well.

I've decided to turn my bedroom into one of the locations. It will be a pain in the ass, but I think it will yield the best results. Still not sure about one of the locations.

Things are moving along...

[jasonthewho]

The Sixty-First Worst Day in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton

[Dustin R. Rogan]

wow today was a curveball...didn't expect that to happen to the ol' boy....

[jasonthewho]

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been busy with my fiancee's birthday on Wednesday and yesterday I had both a production meeting and a rehearsal.

The production meeting was great. The crew all seems excited, and we discussed a lot of things and made some good headway.

The rehearsal also went really well. It was with just two of my actors, for their scenes. They worked hard, and took direction well. I think they're both ready to shoot.

I'll try to post a worst day later in the morning.

[jasonthewho]

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[Jeff Anderson]

Forget the short just sell all of these in a book. These are just simply amazing! Okay, do the short too :) Looking forward to this. And to the 59th worst day!

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Jeff!


I added some new location photos.

Locations are now locked!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Lovin' the locations there Jason

[jasonthewho]

Sorry I haven't written any new days recently. I've been busy with the film itself, and with trying to write my Scriptfest entry.

Today I am going to Baylor University to get a buttload of props. Hopefully, I'll get almost everything I need, so I won't have to buy anything else.

[Zoidoid]

Hey! Brilliant job with the story snippets. I've really enjoyed reading them instead of doing what I was supposed to be working on. Really glad to see someone emphasizing storyline so heavily.

So are the "worst days" that you're posting going to tie into the short? Is it going to be an entirely self-contained story? Very curious!

Good luck with this.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Zoidoid!

In response to your questions, I will say that the more of the days you've read, the more you should get out of the film. However, it is intended to stand alone as well.

In pre-production news, I got a costume piece in the mail. I also was able to borrow a whole bunch of set pieces and props.

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

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[BeccaBee]

Oh d-d-d-dear! I guess Bartholemew can be glad he didn't get THAT promotion!

[jasonthewho]

Hey all, between reading Scriptfest entries, commenting on them and preparing for our shoot this weekend, I doubt I'm going to be able to post any Worst Days this week. We'll see though.

Thanks everyone who has been reading!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

oh god...what am I gonna do...well I'm better off than the rest of the guys...I get to meet Bartholomew in person...I'm so nervous...its almost like I know him, and the same time...oh god...i need to go to bed and quit fiddling with mine...i'm going to grow to hate it...

[jasonthewho]

Hey, random plug for my Script Fest entry. I haven't had many comments yet, so I thought I'd link to it from here.

Read it here (http://www.dvxfest.com/scriptfest/Tag-jasonthewho.pdf)

Thanks in advance to everyone who checks it out!

[jasonthewho]

Made a final confirmation of a location yesterday, and had a rehearsal with my two leads. I'm still scrambling to get everything I need for the shoot this weekend, but hopefully it'll all come together. Next week I'll get back to writing Worst Days.

[jasonthewho]

We're wrapped! It was a great two day shoot, all the cast and crew worked super hard, and I think we got some really good stuff. I'm really excited to edit it this week and see how it all came together. I should be able to get up a couple of grabs later today (Monday, where I am).

[Troy Ruff]

:2vrolijk_08: Jason I have to say, nice locations, those look sweet. I cant wait to see!

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Troy!

Here's one grab for now, I'll probably post a couple more as the week goes on.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210773745.jpg

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

Here's another one!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210701736.jpg

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I like how it turned out Jason!

[BeccaBee]

the man with no eyes reminds me of both "Sawyer" from LOST and The Guy With The Glasses from Heroes!

[jasonthewho]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1210992503.jpg

[jasonthewho]

It looks like I'm probably going to end up with two edits of this, a 6 min Timefest version, and an 8 min cut. On the plus side, I'm proud of how this is coming out, and can't wait to show it to you guys!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

hopefully I get a sneak peak..*cough*

[Larry R]

Wow, amazingly those grabs look exactly how I pictured the world of Bartholomew in my head while reading your "worst days" entries. :thumbsup:

Love the period look of the locations, wardrobe and coloring ... I hope you don't do a lot of cc to the footage.

Definitely looking forward to this!

[Mark Harris]

Grabs looking good, Jason!

[jasonthewho]

Thanks so much Mark and Larry!

Those grabs already have CC on them, and I don't plan to alter them much.

[jasonthewho]

Updated the poster. Also, Graham Northrup has joined the cast as the Narrator.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

me likes the new poster Jason

[Beat Takeshi]

I love the texture those walls have. That house is really nice looking, great location and even better if you live there. :)
I confined ourselves to a sidewalk for this one. :P

[Slimothy]

Looking good man. Those locations are awesome.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks guys! Yeah, my fiancee wishes we lived in that house.

[Mark Harris]

My favorite part about Waco? The Dr. Pepper Museum.

[jasonthewho]

The Dr. Pepper Museum is actually pretty much the only touristy Waco location I haven't been to yet.

You've been to Waco, Mark? I'm sorry.

[Richard the Butler]

Jason, these captures are great! I can't wait to see the finished piece. Do you have any web banners I can use to help promote?

You should place the film on Facebook for people to become fans.

MBT aka Richard

[jasonthewho]

Welcome Brian! I'm glad you like the stills! Unfortunately, until the competition is over, we can only promote the film here on this website. Afterwards, though, I'll give you some stuff.

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

I just wanted to say that I am amazed at how great all of the films in this fest look. I sure picked an intimidating first dvxfest to enter! It's great to see so many people helping each other out. I wouldn't have ever entered without Dustin roping me in for his Lovefest entry Given, and I wouldn't have been able to make Bartholomew Saxton without his help and the help of fellow DVXuser member Gary French.

I hadn't directed anything in over a year, but this fest made me kick my ass into gear and make something. I'm really proud of how this film is turning out, and I can't wait to show it to all of you.

Sorry for the random soliloquy!

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

I thought I'd post a couple of BTS shots. These pictures were taken by my fiancee who is also multitasking as script supervisor, producer, actress, and composer for Bartholomew Saxton.

Here's Dustin stealing electricity from the neighbors! The house where we were filming didn't have electricity yet (I found out the day before the shoot). Fortunately a kindly neighbor helped us out.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1211378383.jpg

And here are Dustin, DP Gary French, and myself watching playback of a shot.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1211378427.jpg

Finally, a shot of Young and Old Bartholomew, together at last. (Maybe a good idea for another Timefest entry)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1211398473.jpg

[Matt Sconce]

Cool! Thanks for sharing the BTS with us!

[Mark T. Aro]

Hey man, I am really diggin the look of the film... the BTS of Dustin is funny! The expression on his face is almost like he is stealing power from the neighbors and he is glancing around to see if anyone is looking.

Is that what you are doing.... Why didn't we think of that?


Oh crap... I just went and actually re-read the comment about Dustin stealing power... now it is even funnier... although I do not know why!

Rock on brother filmmakers.... try not to get thrown in jail.... I am afraid that it wouldn't be very impressive to tell your murderous, raping cellmates that you "Plugged into the neighbors power" when they ask, "What you in for BOY!" You might want to practice a scary comeback!

This makes me want to watch even more!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

LOL love the pic of me stealing the power...though it was staged...still looks funny. I love the shot of the three of us over the camera...infact so much i put it as my PS3 background...i'ma dork i know...

I'm gonna check to see if Indiana Jones is sold out...you going? or you gonna wait till weekend...(i know you're prolly sleeping now...but gimme a call if you and the mrs are interested...or whatevs)

[jasonthewho]

Thanks guys! Mark, your comment made me laugh with your realization midway through that Dustin was doing exactly that.

I'm always afraid I'm going to get arrested while filmmaking, at least four times in my filmmaking career I've been approached by cops (Twice shooting The Dustin Rogan Project!) It did not happen on this one though, and since the neighbor was okay with it, I think I'm in the clear (I also gave him some money at the end of the day to pay for the electricity we used).

And Dustin, I'm going to go see Indiana Jones on Friday with Becca's family. Sorry! Although I couldn't go anyway as I'll be at work.

[Simon Höfer]

Nice BTS pictures! Looking forward to you film :)

[BeccaBee]

YAY!!

I am so glad you put up some of my photos!

You should really put up the one of Bartholomew through glass.

[mjjason]

I really like the day to day stories so far and the frame grabs. I am really looking forward to this one.

Do you think you will get to the last 5 days before June 16th? Looks like it may be tight.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I believe mr. Spinos can do it...

[jasonthewho]

I'm not sure if I'll be done by June 16, but I'm going to try to finish before voting is closed. (Crosses fingers)

[jasonthewho]

And thanks guys for all the compliments! It's very encouraging.

[Horncastle]

Good looking locations and nice frame grabs!! I enjoyed the early installments of Bartholomew's worst days - I must get round to reading the newer ones.
Looking forward to the film.

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

Thanks Horncastle!

[jasonthewho]

I'd just like to announce that my fiancee Becca has become to busy to do a score for this film. Fortunately, the good news is that Herman Witkam will now be doing the score! :)

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

Its like a movie in my head...This has to be my favorite stretch of days!

[Existentialist]

Amazing grabs!!!

[jasonthewho]

Thank you so much Existentialist!

And Dustin, I'm glad you're enjoying this story-line.

[Richard the Butler]

Hooray! A Richard-appearance!

MBT

[quicksilver8907]

-Jason
I cannot wait for this movie it is going to be amazing. I have been following it and it is hilarious. This guy really has a horrible life, but it makes for a good movie.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Quicksilver! That made my day. I hope the movie lives up to your expectations.

[jasonthewho]

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[jasonthewho]

I haven't really posted on the progress of the film recently. We now have picture lock, the voice-over is done, and the film has been sent to Herman for scoring.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I haven't really posted on the progress of the film recently. We now have picture lock, the voice-over is done, and the film has been sent to Herman for scoring.

Yeah for Lockage!! As per usual Mr. Spinos...great working with you, we should do it again...oh wait...we do work together everyday...(lame attempt at a joke...poorly executed)

See ya tomorrows

Dustin

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

Ouch!

[jasonthewho]

I just got the first full version of the score from Herman. Amazing! I'm so happy with the work he's doing. I don't know how he is handling all these different films at once. I think he's cloned himself.

[jasonthewho]

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[Mike Insane]

I just checked out your thread and I must saw... freaking cool man! I looked at the thread because of the really cool title. Then the grabs on the first page caught my eye. Nice locations. I am very excited about seeing this film.

[Gohanto]

This looks awesome. Great looking cast, poster, grabs, title... everything.

Can't wait to see this one.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks so much guys!

[Herman Witkam]

I just got the first full version of the score from Herman. Amazing! I'm so happy with the work he's doing. I don't know how he is handling all these different films at once. I think he's cloned himself.

Yep, my clones have taken over my social life, eating, drinking and sleeping :)

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

oh that sucks! Its hot/humid here these days...but I'd rather have the heat than the cold. Bart was dealt a horrible hand in life

[conlanforever]

Wow! Jason this a great thread, great idea.

The screen grabs look great, looking forward to seeing the film.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks conlanforever!

[Rodney V. Smith]

I think this is officially the most anticipated film of the festival (at least to me) thanks to all of your "Worst Days..." it's a great thread and good way to market the film.. keep it fresh in everyone's mind. I really can't wait to see how it all comes together.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Great thread! I really like the composition in the screen grabs! :thumbup:

[jasonthewho]

Thanks guys!

I'm really glad you're anticipating this Rodney! Not sure it's the most anticipated though... I think the most anticipated film starts with an "F" and ends with a "At Monster."

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Not sure it's the most anticipated though... I think the most anticipated film starts with an "F" and ends with a "At Monster."
I concur, and most over hyped....I say is my movie... :happy:

[jasonthewho]

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[Rodney V. Smith]

Thanks guys!

I'm really glad you're anticipating this Rodney! Not sure it's the most anticipated though... I think the most anticipated film starts with an "F" and ends with a "At Monster."

Hmmm. starts with "F" and ends with "At Monster"..... I'm not entirely clear on who that could be. Maybe perhaps Robbie Como? :)

only one week (and a bit) left to go now! And then Bartholomew Saxon will have his day.... you should do a sequel after this: "Disco Days in the Life of Bartholomew Saxton"

[Bravajo]

Just dropping by to say, "WOW!" Really looking forward to seeing how the literary version of Bartholomew concludes, and I read your script fest entry. "WOW!" Well done.

[Ben Sliker]

jason, love reading the journal entries. I hope you are putting all these together into a feature script!

[Rodney V. Smith]

If he does the feature, there'd better be a "Disco Day" where Bartholomew just gets to boogie. "Party on Barth!"

[BeccaBee]

I want to see Bartholomew in outer space!!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I want to see Bartholomew in outer space!!
And you say my posts don't make any sense....this would be a total blasphemy of who and what Bart represents...:2vrolijk_08:

[jasonthewho]

I want to see Bartholomew in outer space!!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/33943/1212700983.jpg

Done and done.

[BeccaBee]

HAHAHAHA!!!!



And Dustin, you still don't make sense!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

no i make dollars

nice poster there Jason

[Gohanto]

Wow... With the nature of his usuall "worst days" I can't even imagine what would happen to that guy in space.

[BeccaBee]

In space, no one can hear Bart scream!

And yes, Dustin...you make dollars........

[Ted Arabian]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON!!!

Sorry, I have not been on your thread (or anyone's for that matter!!!) in a long time.

I hope that your film is on schedule and turning out to be what you envisioned!

Best to you, your girlfriend and have a great day today!

Happy Birthday!

-Ted


(I'll be seeing you soon!)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Happy Birthday Mr. Spinos. Thanks for all your help with my movies! Heres to your day may you get everything you wanted....and a pet cactus too!!


http://youtube.com/watch?v=DMiBSt_ODN0&feature=related

[Herman Witkam]

Happy Birthday, Jason!

[jasonthewho]

Thanks guys!

Looking forward to hanging out with you Ted!

[Mark Johnson]

Knock down some cold ones dude.

[Ted Arabian]

Happy Birthday Mr. Spinos. Thanks for all your help with my movies! Heres to your day may you get everything you wanted....and a pet cactus too!!


http://youtube.com/watch?v=DMiBSt_ODN0&feature=related

Movies???? Dustin, what gives?

Thanks guys!

Looking forward to hanging out with you Ted!

Absolutely!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Movies???? Dustin, what gives?


Jason (the who) Spinos help write and co-starred in Given, and was there when the nonsense of The Dustin Rogan Project came to be...I think he even suggested the title...i think thats what you're questioning, maybe..

[Ted Arabian]

Dude! I thought that Jason's avatar face looked familiar! He was in Given??? Very cool! Nice job Jason. I liked that film.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Dude! I thought that Jason's avatar face looked familiar! He was in Given??? Very cool! Nice job Jason. I liked that film.

He was the angel of death character :happy:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Cia_Rogan37/ccgrab3.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

yeah, yeah... I figured that out! As soon as you said that he co-starred in Given, I knew exactly who he was!

That is so cool.

If I am correct, I posted in my original review that I enjoyed Jason's performance. (if I said I hated it, well... let's not bring up that! :) )

Very, very cool.

Nice job, Jason.

I hope you had a great birthday.

We'll see you Waco boyz soon!

-Ted

[Horncastle]

As one Jason to another, may I offer you belated birthday congratulations. I see we have more than our names in common - we are both making our first films and we are both getting married next month!! The very best of luck with both.

Jason

[jasonthewho]

Thanks Jason! And congrats to you on your upcoming wedding!

This isn't actually my first film, but it is my first for DVXuser! It's been more pressure than ever before, but I think it's also better than anything I've made before.

[Ted Arabian]

... but I think it's also better than anything I've made before.
That's the way it should always be!!! :)

....

Jason, I didn't realize that you were getting married next month! Congratulations to you both! When is the date? (and change my earlier "girlfriend" comment to fiancée!)

[jasonthewho]

July 19th! It's approaching rapidly. Which is exciting and scary...

[jasonthewho]

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[Dustin R. Rogan]

poor emo baby bart...can't catch a break

[jasonthewho]

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[alex whitmer]

This is going to be good!! Looking forward to it.

Alex

http://alexwhitmer.wordpress.com/my-films-wednesdays-farewell/

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[jasonthewho]

Thanks Alex!

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[BeccaBee]

KEE-KLES!

I like that last line. Very awkward...real life... :o)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

You are by far a force to be reckoned with Sir!!!

[tallrd]

I must admit, I find myself completely amazed at your ability to suck a person's attention in so completely. I absolutely want to see this movie. Jasonthewho, you now have me hooked...

and you are 23 years old!? wow, you have a gift my friend.

[jasonthewho]

Thanks for the compliments Shawn! I really hope you like the movie.

The Reason for your edited post is hilarious!

[BeccaBee]

Hahaha...that IS hilarious!

[Ben Sliker]

does this mean we are gonna miss out on the 37th to 6th worst days in the life of bartholomew? (maybe there will be some time in between uploading and viewing for stories!)

[jasonthewho]

I'm going to keep writing them until the fest is over. After that, I'll announce what is going to happen with the rest of the days. Glad you're reading!

[jasonthewho]

Uploaded!


I suddenly feel very frightened...

[Mark Harris]

Nice! You should feel relieved. But I understand. No turning back now :)