"Notes" - A Film By The Penguin

[ConspiracyPenguin]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/16643/1227396941.jpg
Poster Courtesy: Rodney Smith (puckthemad)

"Notes" - A Film By Nick Lane

[ConspiracyPenguin]

22 NOVEMBER 2008 (4:00 PM) -

Alright, he just sent me the sig banner and I like it a lot. I think I am going to use a guitar in the film.

22 NOVEMBER 2008 (3:43 PM) -

Rodney just sent me his rendition of the poster and I think it kicks ass. I put it up in the first post but it may change because I am not sure if I will integrate a guitar into the story (as I originally planned to use a piano). That being said, this poster gave me some ideas for plot so we will see what happens. Thanks, Rodney! :)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

PENGUINCASTS -

1) Introduction (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0) - 22 November 2008 (4:03 PM)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

And, just to be safe. :)

[Jeff Anderson]

Sweet! Love the poster - piano keys looks like rays of sun - very cool! Good luck on this Nick. ANd dont hesitate to let me know if you need anything or run into a snag on something. I'm good at fixing snags and hiccups! Where's your first podcast???

[Simon Höfer]

It happened O_o

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Those were some fast-arse repsonses. :grin: Thanks for the kind words, guys. I will definitely let you know if I need anything, Jeff. And the first podcast will probably come in due time. :)

Thanks again!

[Rodney V. Smith]

Holy--- It's the End Time! The End is COME!

SO does this mean no more roast penguin? Were our images too graphic for your fragile sensibilities? :grin:

WELCOME TO THE FEST MAN!

[pauly_the_hitman]

Holy doo doo batman the penguin is in. Well nice poster looks like something from the cover of a Yanni album...Is that what you were going for? Anyway wish you luck man hope you can get it done.
Pauly

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Actually the original poster had a road in the background but I didn't want to go down to the street to take one of my own and I knew I had to get the thread up fast after they tried to cook me for dinner so I swapped that picture in. Rodney offered to take a go at a new one for me and I said he should so we will see what he comes up with. The current one was just inspired by the title, as I don't have much of a story yet. :)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Alright, guys, let's get this party started in here! :) Just for Jeff I added the first of many PenguinCasts to the BTS section up above. Everybody's doing it, so I might as well join in. Enjoy and wait for more! Until then: come in, sit down, crack open a Sprite (or a beer if you brought one) and make yourself at home!

[Rodney V. Smith]

argh!!! you got me you frakker!

[Tom Marshall]

Holy Penguin shit, batman! :grin:

Nick, it's about fucking time... :D

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Bwahahahaha!

And Tom, I tried for TimeFest, but I wasn't prepared. I was going to wait to put up the thread until I knew for sure I was going to at least start filming but everyone freaked out so I decided to do it. Thanks for stopping in. :)

[Rodney V. Smith]

we didn;t freak out. we just gave you a kick in the ass.

oh and threatened to roast you on a fire.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

wow, now are you actually going to follow through with this? You'd better, cuz if not next time I see you I'll kick your ass! just a friendly reminder! :D


Rogan

[NateCaauwe]

*Pokes head inside door*

*Slithers along a wall undetected*

<.<

>.>

*Activates lightsaber and cuts couch in half*

"It's on, Penguin!"

//is certifiably insane.

[Mark Johnson]

Given the encouragement you all have given me, I do have have to be completely candid and honest with all of you. It is probably 80% likely that I will puss out the last week and make up an inane excuse why I can't complete my film.


Well, kudos to you for the honesty.

[NateCaauwe]

Well, kudos to you for the honesty.

Indeed, definitely not enough honesty in this world, especially among flightless birds.

[Robbie Comeau]

Look, I'm going to go head and say it. I am tired of not getting respect like penguin is. Why people think Im not as good at film things as him? Why doesn't Tommy offer to act in my films?

Robbie

[Jeff Anderson]

I love this thread.

[ZazaCast]

PenguinCast...how original.

Best of luck on the film!
-ZazaCast Films:)

[Mark Johnson]

Indeed, definitely not enough honesty in this world, especially among flightless birds.

Coincidentally I found this article from the summer Monterey Bay Aquarium Newsletter:

ARCTIC PICKPOCKET?

by Michelle West

The SPLASH ZONE PENGUIN CAM has become the third most popular web cam in the United States largely due to the antics of a squat (some would say dumpy) blackfooted penguin that keepers have dubbed "Nick the Thief." Shunned by the females in the exhibit, Nick the penguin seems to have developed both an animosity and penchant for revenge against the dominant males who control mating and food distribution. Nick has developed a technique whereby he blusters and squawks fiercely, which causes a raucus ruckus among the other males. In the ensuing confusion, Nick sneaks sardines from the rocky outcrop where the treats are usually kept under the watchful eye of a guard penguin.

People from all over the world have been glued to their screens watching the webcam (viewable at http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_splash/splash_cam.aspx) to see the despicable Nick stirring up the place.

Of course, Nick the penguin's larceny does not always go unpunished. In fact, a group of larger blackfooted males brutally assaulted him when they cornered him against the cliff face that forms the backdrop of the exhibit.

It seems that Nick has been unopupular since the day he was introduced to the penguin community a year ago. When asked why the little guy is such a social pariah, keeper Denny Boyle said, "The damn bird showed up with all these mediocre scripts that he offered to the other penguins to make their short films with. Then, of course, none of them won any awards and they just got really pissed off at him -- especially because he would never shoot his own film. He just acted like 'I'm a big writer - Look at me.' It didn't go over well."

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Just make sure to cast loads of hot chicks, then take your pick from among them.

Dont worry, this works even if you havent the slightest of prestige or accomplishment :-).

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Mark, thank you for bring the monster madness into my thread. :grin: I thought it was funny that The Como actually thinks that was a real quote on the previous page. :D

Oh, and how much of that article was hints telling me to get a job at Taco Bell and leave DVXuser forever? :huh:

[Tom Marshall]

Is Taco Bell hiring? :D

[Mark Johnson]

wow, now are you actually going to follow through with this? You'd better, cuz if not next time I see you I'll kick your ass! just a friendly reminder! :D

Rogan

Promises promises ...


Look, I'm going to go head and say it. I am tired of not getting respect like penguin is. Why people think Im not as good at film things as him? Why doesn't Tommy offer to act in my films?
Robbie

Tommy, you need to make Robbie feel better. Why don't you at least offer to be in his film?

[Robbie Comeau]

Tommy will be closer any way, with him being in New York.

Robbie

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Is this the script that you had in Scriptfest a while back?

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Tommy will be closer any way, with him being in New York.

Robbie

But he's going to be in New York when you're in LA. Kind of funny, isn't it? :huh:


Is this the script that you had in Scriptfest a while back?

Nope. I don't even have a script right now. I just have some idea fragments. :)

[Tom Marshall]

But he's going to be in New York when you're in LA. Kind of funny, isn't it? :huh:

I never said I was definitely going to NY. I'm still thinking about it.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Nope. I don't even have a script right now. I just have some idea fragments. :)Cool. Get busy and get her done. :thumbup:
Good luck.

MAH

[alex whitmer]

Maybe a film on a lost script?

[Mattykins]

Nick, I got it. If you don't enter. Just say you lost the entry. :grin:

In all serious - good luck my man.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/DaPenguin.jpg

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/DaPenguin.jpg

Mark, friggin awesome man! lol

[ConspiracyPenguin]

POSER!? :angry:



:grin: Matt, I was actually going to make that same joke earlier but then I decided to withhold it in case I DO drop out. Haha. I can only imagine the backlash if I don't submit.

[NateCaauwe]

Backlash you say? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-3d50znLss)

It's stupid how many times I've already posted something from one of my lightsaber duels during the course of this fest.

[alex whitmer]

I can only imagine the backlash if I don't submit.

It wont be pretty. If it were filmed, it isn't something I'd let my children watch.



http://rebie07e.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/wantedposterdarksider.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hahaha. Even as a young child, Nate knew his way around a light saber. We need to compile all of the penguin graphics people have found/made in one place because they are hilarious. :grin:

[Tom Marshall]

We also need to compile all of Nate's lightsaber references and start a new thread... :laugh:

[pauly_the_hitman]

I am liking the new poster and banner not so Yanniish...and by that I mean Gay...
Pauly

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I am liking the new poster and banner not so Yanniish...and by that I mean Gay...
Pauly

Hehe. There is something I said to Rogan a while back that I would love to say right now but I am afraid it is not PC enough. :grin:

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Blame Canada!

Rogan

[Tom Marshall]

http://adviking.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/blame_canada_1.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I am curious to know what Rogans post said before he edited it. :D

I can't blame Canada, though. That would be like blaming my hat for being beige. :grin:

(PS: I like most of you Canadians, so don't get all up in my face, eh?*)


*This is a Strange Brew reference, not a racial slur.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I knew that post was going to bring no good...no one in here for nearly 24 hours? What's wrong with you guys? Do you need a constant flow of either film news or entertaining photo-shopped pictures to keep you in here and happy? I have some of the former:

- I planned on meeting with some filmmaking friends of mine yesterday or today to discuss the possibility of a collaboration and perhaps even using some semi-nice equipment, but I have been dealing with other stuff and completely forgot. I am pushing that back until after the holiday weekend when I will hopefully have sent out the two first drafts I am working on for other people and maybe even established more of this script.

Until then, please allow the normal shenanigans to ensue...

[NateCaauwe]

*Resumes shenanigizing*

[Ki-Ki]

Instead of posting a photoshopped image of a penguin, humping another penguin. With the caption reading:-

'The penguin is in.'

I've decided to post something more provoking and baby friendly.


http://wherearethedogshumping.com/penguin-opinion.jpg

Best of luck mate. =)
(yes, the one on the left is having a shit)

[Tom Marshall]

I am curious to know what Rogans post said before he edited it. :D

He probably spelled Canada wrong. :laugh:

[Robbie Comeau]

You want me to hack in Nick to find out?

Tom, don't hate on Canada ;)

Robbie

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Who invited Robbie in here? :huh:


Just kidding, buddy. :grin:

[Robbie Comeau]

Well, you did since you're paying me to be your friend..

(Cheque should be on it's way for this month's pay, Nice)

Robbie

[pauly_the_hitman]

I think I have figured out a way to get rid of Comeau...
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/picture.php?albumid=61&pictureid=446

Just Kidding man...But I couldn't resist...
Pauly

[Robbie Comeau]

That's a THREAT!

Robbie

[NateCaauwe]

What isn't a threat around here?

[pauly_the_hitman]

That's a THREAT!

Robbie

No it's Nick's new movie...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

:grin: Hahaha! I should do that...it would be funny.

And just so you guys know, Robbie actually pays me to both be his friend and allow him to say that I pay him to be my friend. :)

[ZazaCast]

Well...? Any news? We're not going to let you off that easy....script? Cast? Location? Updates in general?

Talk to us....

[NateCaauwe]

Nick, have I ever told you of my penguin poaching days?

[Tom Marshall]

This is why Penguin never gets anything done...

http://www.isarapix.org/pix4/1228339996.jpg

[Jeff Anderson]

photobucket says "not so much" tom.

[Tom Marshall]

I done fixed it. :thumbsup:

[Jeff Anderson]

bwahahahhahah!!! Was that from Nick's last AND ONLY la visit?

[Tom Marshall]

Yeah. He just can't hang...

[Jeff Anderson]

Is that a bottle of Kahlua? That sounds tasty... Good choice Nick!

[Tom Marshall]

Yep. Kahlua and Southern Comfort. :)

[Jeff Anderson]

Now that's a flavorful combo... Reminds me of the time I got a little drunk and thought that if I mixed gatorade and soco it would keep me drunk and well hyrdrated. Yuck. The vomiting later negated all of the hydrating I did. Live and learn.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Sorry guys, no news yet. I have been really busy with other stuff I've kind of put this off. I have a few scripts to finish before I get started on this one.

Oh, and I've been to LA many times, Jeff, the screening trip was just the only time I've been down there to see DVXusers. But, The Penguin is (most likely) coming to a town near you in late December!*



*Details to be announced at a later date.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/penguinguts.jpg

[NateCaauwe]

http://www.archivisuals.com/penguinguts.jpg

"This may smell bad, kid, but it'll keep you warm."

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Good lord you guys are fun. I'm off to bed, turn the lights off before you guys leave. :)

[NateCaauwe]

Finally he goes to bed! Let's all go to my thread :nads:

...

Or not. F***ers.
:badputer: <--- I'm pretending that's Nick's TV, which having now crashed into his wall has undoubtedly awoken him.

[Mattykins]

Haha, what is going on in this thread?

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Haha, what is going on in this thread?

A party, that's what. I have absolutely no info about the film, so I let the loudest, most obnoxious members all come into one thread and wreck havoc. You're welcome to join! :)

[Rodney V. Smith]

there's a party? where? i have beer...

[Jeff Anderson]

Whoa back the Penguin Train up!!! When the fuck did you get two names?!? Schumaker or Lane - I smell something fishy! Perhaps Penguiny... My new last name is Jeff. You can call me Jeff Jeff.

[NateCaauwe]

I want a new last name! It shall be Cow. You can call me NateCow. Wait...fuck! I already did that. Um...

[Tom Marshall]

Whoa back the Penguin Train up!!! When the poo poo did you get two names?!? Schumaker or Lane - I smell something fishy! Perhaps Penguiny... My new last name is Jeff. You can call me Jeff Jeff.

http://cpfanatic.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/abc.jpeg

[Ted Arabian]

I never said I was definitely going to NY. I'm still thinking about it.

:eek: :eek: :eek:

whaaa---???

Tom! I am JUST getting out west. DON'T EVEN THINK about going to NYC for at least a year, buddy! Make that TWO!

...

Nick, lovin' your thread! Glad to see you entering. Looking forward to the film.

best,

Ted

[Jeff Anderson]

Tom I can't get those buttons to work! Well I admittedly have no clue whether the "no" button works...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Tom I can't get those buttons to work! Well I admittedly have no clue whether the "no" button works...


Hehe. :) Well, since you asked, I might as well explain it (even though my fingers are still numb from standing outside in the cold for the last few hours watching my fellow students get raped in football and trying to hit on girls). Lane was my great-grandfather's last name, not my true, legal name (Schumaker). I decided to use that name because it is short and impossible to mispronounce and easy to remember. But, lately, I've been realizing it may have been more trouble than it was worth and it would probably be easier to just use my legal name for everything.

Therein lies the "conspiracy" from "ConspiracyPenguin" (not really, but it sounds valid, doesn't it?). :)

Oh, and thanks for stopping by Ted!

[Jeff Anderson]

Oh that's some decent reasoning there Nick. Really it is. Was hoping one of them was because you thought you were a super hero that could secretly fly, but I guess you cant win em all. Yeah I'd go with the legal name just for simplicity's sake. You could always change it when you turn 18. I think thats easy to do at least...

[NateCaauwe]

Hm, same reason I went with Cow for my website and Twitter. No one can ever pronounce, let alone spell Caauwe. Oddly enough I'm always asked how I spell Cow in my domain name. C-O-W people, that's why it IS Cow! :tongue:

[Tom Marshall]

Tom I can't get those buttons to work! Well I admittedly have no clue whether the "no" button works...

What "no" button? There's a "no" button? :D

[ConspiracyPenguin]

YES THERE IS A NO BUTTON! PRESS IT!


please. :grin:

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10478/1228603202.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

That is one of the saddest and most awful things I have seen in a long time. :cry:

[Ted Arabian]

Party? I heard that there was a party over here?

Hey Nick! How are you? You came up in conversation during the podcast taping of the Waco boys. Just letting you know in case it makes it in the final cut.

Looking forward to meeting you when I get your way!

-Ted

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Thanks, Ted. I hope it was good things being said! :D

Oh, and there can only be a party if we get some people in here. Invite your friends, get a hold of the monsters, let's have a good time...

[Ted Arabian]

of course... only good things said.

and hell yeah... let's party on Nick's thread tonight!

I am hanging out in my mobile sound stage in Austin if anyone wants to drop by!

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Grand. I have nothing to do tonight, but I may be watching a movie later. Let's bring in the guests and the ladies. :)

[NateCaauwe]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/dmpjedi/ninja_tux.jpg

I have no idea how such a creature was conceived on this forum. Frankly, I don't wanna know.

[MrKilloran]

Penguins doing one, well I've lost.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Penguins doing one, well I've lost.

Oh, get up off of the ground and stop whimpering! The Penguin can write, The Penguin can play piano and saxophone and The Penguin can make stupid jokes. BUT, The Penguin is not Fat Monster or SABI. You have nothing to worry about. :D

[MrKilloran]

You play saxophone too? Very nice.

[ZazaCast]

...any news Nick? How's it going?

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Bah! I was waiting for someone to dig up this thread. Haha.

Nothing new except the fact that Robbie offered to give me an HV20 for free. :evil:

I will be very honest with you, other priorities have pushed "Notes" down on the list (I still have not begun writing yet). That being said, I AM going to start writing and I am going to try to get this done - don't you worry. :)

[ZazaCast]

Bah! I was waiting for someone to dig up this thread. Haha.

Nothing new except the fact that Robbie offered to give me an HV20 for free. :evil:

SWEET! (that's very nice of you Robbie....is it in working order? :))


I will be very honest with you, other priorities have pushed "Notes" down on the list (I still have not begun writing yet). That being said, I AM going to start writing and I am going to try to get this done - don't you worry. :)

Hang in there... you can do it! I can't wait to see you make a film.:beer:

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Thanks, Zaza, we'll see what happens. :)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

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

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Haha...thanks! I like ho you one-upped my "Penguin Approved" banner. :)

[ZazaCast]

How goes it...??? Make a film already, would ya'?

[alex whitmer]

Yeah, what's going on with this one? You're a flightless bird, not a filmless one.

a

www.brooklyngarrison.wordpress.com

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Bleh! I'm sorry! I was actually just thinking about this today. I will not lie to you, I haven't even written it yet...but I have the idea! There have been some issues with the people I planned on asking to collaborate as well as a lot of other set-backs, but I have not given up. I am going to be talking to some people and I will let you know when I have more to say. :)

[warau]

Hey just follow my lead, I told the people I planned on working with that I am making a film with or without them. I prefer with, the film will be better with... it will be made either way though.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

It's not that they are hesitant to work on the piece, it's that there were some personal issues between people and now the group I had won't be able to work together anymore.

[ZazaCast]

It's not that they are hesitant to work on the piece, it's that there were some personal issues between people and now the group I had won't be able to work together anymore.

No problem...find new people, the world is full of them!:)

You have a camera that Robbie gave you, you're a writer...so get off your duff (I think Penguins have duffs), put up an ad on Craigslist, find your actors & locations and shoot a film. You still have plenty of time to put a film together. No more excuses accepted.

I REALLY want to see you make a film P. :beer:



...if you don't, Rogan will have to "Unapprove" you & strip you of his seal....and as a Penguin you never want to blow a seal!

[Tom Marshall]

Dude, really? No film? Laaaaaame...

[Rodney V. Smith]

Nick you HAVE to make this film. period. now nuff said. get off your ass and get a new crew together and shoot something. it's really not that hard.

[alex whitmer]

and as a Penguin you never want to blow a seal!

LMAO

Wonder if Greenpeace has a page in their manual on that?

a



www.brooklyngarrison.wordpress.com

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Wow...you guys had fun while I was busy and couldn't linger on DVXuser. Jeez, I was feeling homesick.

I actually talked to my friend today and he still wants to push ahead with this. I am going to write up the script soon and get in contact with my friend in IB Film who can probably borrow a camera for us to use.

I'll keep you updated.

PS: Rogan, don't get your hopes up too high...I write, that's what I'm good at. Anything else is pushing it. :grin:

[ZazaCast]

Yes? Maybe? No go?

...what's the scoop?

[ConspiracyPenguin]

http://www.isarapix.org/pix47/1235956404.jpg

Dear Friends,

As you well know, over the past several months, I have been very distracted and busy. I have not spent nearly as much time on this site as I used to, nor have I made anywhere near the same amount of bad jokes as I once did. All I can say is I am sorry that I have hid in my igloo so much as of late.

Further, throughout this fest, I have been flaky, at best. I had an extreme amount of trouble pulling things together, and in this thread I have been less than forthcoming with you. I tend to be an optimist, and I will not apologize for that. If I was not the way I am, I would have given up many months ago when personal issues created a divide within my once solid production team. Or when, time and time again, I failed to come up with an original concept. Or, even, when I realized that (with what I have) I could not possibly create a piece up to par with the other submissions, let alone with your expectations. But I did not. I stayed on the horse as she bucked about manically, and what do I have to show for it? A lot of scars, a lot of regrets, but no shame and no self-pity.

For now, this letter is all I have for you. Make of it what you will, but assume nothing. If I can get my act together I will have a special surprise for you all next weekend. Thank you, everyone, for your continued support and kind words. I have said from the beginning that I am a writer who can act, but I am not a filmmaker. That is not entirely true. If you gave me some talented people and good equipment, the result would be good, I am sure. But that is not without all of you pushing and helping me along the way. I am proud to be a part of this community and I am pleased that you still allow me to be. Without you all I would be nothing.

Thank you,

[SparkyZa]

Sorry to hear you won't be entering a film this time around. I'm new here, but from what I can tell you're a well respected member and everyone looks-up to you and your work. It's our loss (no pun) that we won't have your film so we can all learn from what I'm sure is one of the better filmmakers on the board. I hope you enter in the next one and raise the level even higher.

[Rodney V. Smith]

well I wouldn't go so far as to call him "respected", but sure, we're all disappointed the there's no film forthcoming from the Penguin.

We all need a little penguin, dontcha know....

http://penguingeek.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/funny-pictures-penguins-wonder-about-their-offspring.jpg

[SparkyZa]

I think you're just kidding. Could you lead me to some of his films? I can't seem to find any links to them? Or maybe I'm just not using the search feature correctly.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I think you're just kidding. Could you lead me to some of his films? I can't seem to find any links to them? Or maybe I'm just not using the search feature correctly.

Who was the author of the Penguin biography you read? Whomever it was is a very kind person, haha. :)

Let me set the record straight: I am nowhere near as good a filmmaker as most on these boards. I am a writer of all mediums and I've been known to act from time to time but I have yet to actually film and submit a complete piece. I am a perfectionist, so things have to go just right for me to be happy, and that means a lot of set backs. I will churn one out, eventually, but, until then, I'll keep writing my many novels I have started.

Thank you for the kind words, nonetheless. :)

[ZazaCast]

You still have a few days Nick....

[MrKilloran]

Don't give up. :beer:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/funny-pictures-penguins-clipboard-reservation.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Thanks for all the support, guys, but this thing never got off the ground. What can you expect from a flightless bird, anyway? :) Thank you Rodney for lending me your talent and making my poster and sig banner, they are truly beautiful. I had a good time and I hope you did too, unfortunately, I'm going to have to leave it at that.

However, I have been in story talks with a few people and we have a good cast and crew ready to film a short piece either the second week of April or sometime over the Summer depending on how fast we can come up with a good plot and pull everything together. I will keep you updated on that as soon as I have details.

Thank you again, everyone, not only for being so gracious and welcoming but also for being so friendly and helpful. You are all class acts and I don't know what I would do without you as friends. Best of luck to everyone in the fest, I am genuinely looking forward to watching and proudly submitting my votes.

Be well,

[ZazaCast]

Good for you Nick! Sorry you can't make into this one, but hearing your news about an April project is encouraging, please keep us posted. We're all gunin' for you.