Noa/Rice Digital Presents: "Checkmate"

[Brandon Rice]

Synopsis:

""CHECKMATE" is the dark, mysterious tale of Eric Sterling, a grand master chess player. When confronted with great tragedy his inner demons drive him away from his one true passion. This decision puts him on a collision course with the one man he is running from. Eric soon finds himself forced to make a decision. Will Eric find the strength to stand up to his tormentors? Will he save his beloved, or knock his king over and walk away?"

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/6061/1162502422.jpg






Crew list (subject to change)

Producer/Director/DP/Editor: Brandon Rice

Producer: Daniel Noa

Associate Producer: Charli Just

Writer: Larry Rutledge

Composer: Herman Witkam

Sound Mixer/Boom: Matt Derr

Rigger & Equipment Master: Mark Johnson



Possible shoot dates: Dec. 15-17








CAST SO FAR

Sarah Anne Rice as Rachael, Spurgeon Rice as Young Eric Sterling, David Concannon as Richard Sterling

http://noaricedigital.com/checkmate/sarah.jpghttp://noaricedigital.com/checkmate/spurgeon.jpghttp://www.noaricedigital.com/checkmate/concannon.jpg

HOPEFUL'S IN CASTING!

Patrick Levis

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0506126/

http://camppleasant.com/images/Patrick%20Levis.jpg





PRODUCTION UPDATES


11/02

DVXuser Charli has secured an amazing location for us! We will be shooting a large part of Checkmate at a beautiful oceanside suite in Santa Cruz! I cannot tell you all how stoked I am about this location, and how awesome it is of Charli to secure this for us and be a part of this project!

http://www.terracecourt.com/images/hotel2.jpg
http://www.terracecourt.com/images/view3.jpg


11/06

The amazingly talented David Concannon has joined the cast to play the role of Richard, Eric's father!

http://www.noaricedigital.com/checkmate/concannon.jpg

SEE David in short film Cache!
http://www.snodart.com/cache/CACHE_high.mov


11/08

Mark Johnson has joined the team as the Rigger & Equipment Master! He'll be bringing a bunch of awesome stuff to our hotel shoot... including a crane! I am stoked!

http://www.noaricedigital.com/checkmate/markjohnson.jpg

[VersuS]

Nice Brandon!!! Good luck mate!!!!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks. I just took a look at the beginning of the script I had written based on this concept, and it's already 7 pages long, uh-oh...

[thartley]

That's alright, Brandon. I've gone chop happy with my own idea. From 10, to 4, to 6. But I'm sure it'll change a few more times.

[Mike McNeese]

Does this mean a delay in 'Smuggler's Ransom'?

[Brandon Rice]

Does this mean a delay in 'Smuggler's Ransom'?

No way, Smuggler's should be done in the next 3-4 weeks. I'll begin work on this project soon after.

[Brandon Rice]

Updated the crew list... Larry Rutledge has signed on as writer!

[Larry Rutledge]

Well if, once you watch, you like the story...then yea, I signed on as writer. Otherwise, I don't know who wrote that stinkin' pile of trash :evil: :grin:


I'm excited about this opportunity to work with Brandon. I have had the pleasure to put in my 2 cents on some of his other projects, including Smuggler's Ransom, and I think this will be a great opportunity to work together on the next level.

Peace,
Larry

[Ted Arabian]

Hey, Congrats to you both! Good Luck!!!

[Ki-Ki]

Sitting here, trying to work out a synopis fom the word Checkmate, but cant. -_-
Looking forward to it. =D

[Brandon Rice]

Teaser Poster will be up soon :) THen you'll understand.

[Ted Arabian]

Is it a guy named Eric waiting for the waiter to bring him his check in a English Fish and Chips pub?

Eric: Check, mate!

That's my guess. :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Aww man. You guessed it....now we got to come up with a new idea. :kali:


Here's our new title, "The Gross Mutant Invaders From The Stars" :cheesy:

[Brandon Rice]

LOL ROFL! Larry... you weren't supposed to say he got it!

[Larry Rutledge]

Sorry, I'll crawl back into my hole and start writing :)

[Brandon Rice]

Word :) You do that ;) hehe

[Brandon Rice]

updated first post a bit more.

[Brandon Rice]

ok, teaser poster's up! :)

[Ki-Ki]

Nice poster.
Saying which. I played chess last night...first time in about 7 years. Wow. The mysteries of life, eh?

[Kyle Stebbins]

Love the poster, Brandon. I love how you cast your family members, man... if only my family wasn't so camera shy!!
I'm excited to watch this thread and hope to see you in LA, man!
-Kyle

[JoshuaNitschke]

Thanks. I just took a look at the beginning of the script I had written based on this concept, and it's already 7 pages long, uh-oh...
The script for second hand smoke was just over 6 pages long too, and it was only 5 minutes with credits and stuff.

[MOVIE MASTER]

cool best of luck rice man

[Matt Sconce]

Lookin forward to this! I know you will keep us in the loop :-)

[Brandon Rice]

Hey thanks for all the comments! I will keep this thread as updated as I can :) I am looking forward to this one, and will be trying some new things on this.

[Ted Arabian]

Looking good B-Man!

Can't wait to see you this weekend!!!!!!!!! :)

[Glideshot]

Looks great Brandon!

[Larry Rutledge]

Thanks. I just took a look at the beginning of the script I had written based on this concept, and it's already 7 pages long, un-oh... The script for second hand smoke was just over 6 pages long too, and it was only 5 minutes with credits and stuff.

Virum, you say your script was just over 6 pages long, can you estimate what ratio of dialog to action you had in your script? I'm just curious as I'll have to try and keep this story under 7 pages and I can see this story easily growing to 15 or 20 pages while still being lean.

Peace,
Larry

[VersuS]

right now I have a 9 pages script but that includes a lot of info about camera setups, location setup etc....so I guess it could be about 4 minutes....it's always tricky trying to measure film lenght according to script's number of pages

[Blaine]

right now I have a 9 pages script but that includes a lot of info about camera setups, location setup etc....so I guess it could be about 4 minutes....it's always tricky trying to measure film lenght according to script's number of pages
Especially when it contains information not normally contained in a script. :beer:

[Brandon Rice]

Just read a treatment of Checkmate that Larry wrote. WOW! This should be a pretty nice little film :)

[Brandon Rice]

First post updated.

[jeremytuttle]

Good luck guys, can't wait to see some more updates.


right now I have a 9 pages script but that includes a lot of info about camera setups, location setup etc....so I guess it could be about 4 minutes....it's always tricky trying to measure film lenght according to script's number of pages

If you use Final Draft you can do script reports (I think that is what it's called) that can only show the action and dialogue. The theory of 1 minute per page is based on a script with only action and dialogue. Walter Murch times how long it takes to read it through to get a gauge. So in theory you could read a little slower for a part that might require a slow dolly shot and read fast for action sequences... maybe.?.?.

[Jason Ramsey]

Nice updates Brandon. How do you end up with these name actors, man? B-Man's got connections

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

How do you end up with these name actors, man? B-Man's got connections


If you're referring to Patrick, we have a mutual friend and have as of late been working on a little bit together, he's a great singer too, and is the vocalist in the end credits song for Smuggler's Ransom :)

[Jason Ramsey]

Cool. And Anthony Tyler Quinn as well???? It's great man, but I'm jealous :) ke hee. I saw Patrick in a movie on the Disney channel. The one with "Malcom" who was doing the soap-box derby. Other stuff too, but that's all I can think of at the moment.
Anyways, very cool man. Looking forward to it.
Are you affiliated with disney? :)

Jason

[khmuse]

Cool poster, I like it.

Never a bad thing to have a name or two involved. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Kevin and Jason! And no, I am not affiliated with Disney :)

[Jason Ramsey]

Is Jeff Doba someone I may have seen in anything?

Looking pretty good man, with the cast and the poster, looking forward to seeing some more developments

Nosaj

[Brandon Rice]

Jeff was in The Ore www.theore.net

And also my film Smuggler's Ransom www.smugglersransom.com

[Jason Ramsey]

Oh yeah, I watched the trailers for both of those flicks, I don't remember him in smugg... though. I'll have to check it out again.

Nosaj

[Brandon Rice]

Updated first post. Composer Herman Witkam is now on board!

[Steve_Arm]

Herman is always on board! Where are the production stills? Not yet? OK.
As I've told you I dig the poster and the title. Looking good.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks dude! Production stills won't be for some time. I'll try to get some location photos up soon though, after we get draft 1 of the script done I'll be scouting locations.

[Tom Marshall]

Sweet B-man... Good luck! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks dude!

BTW: When you gunna start a thread and get some stuff up for your short?

[Tom Marshall]

I've been soooo busy lately it's unreal. I have a friend visit this past weekend for 4 days and then I've been working way too much at the job. Now my mom is coming to visit from Florida on Saturday for a week. I haven't even had time to read any posts let alone update stuff...

[Brandon Rice]

Gotcha, well, looking forward to it when you do! :)

[Tom Marshall]

Thanks man... :) Looking forward to more SR stuff too... :thumbup:

[Brandon Rice]

UPDATE: New banner :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Well, the treatment is done. Brandon seemed pleased with it, only had one change which was implemented this morning.

Started playing around with opening sequences, trying to get the right flow. Also trying to plan out the right balance of story so we can fit it into 6 minutes (I think the first draft is going to be considerably longer).

Planning to have 1st draft done by Monday, November 6.

This is a fun project and I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks about it when they see it.

Peace,
Larry

[jeremytuttle]

I like the new banner. The motion blurs are a nice touch to your work, reminds we of Saving Private Ryan and when ever they would shot towards a bright light.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Jeremy! And thanks for that update Larry!

[Brandon Rice]

Exciting news about a very awesome location is forthcoming! Stay tuned!

[Tom Marshall]

We've already seen your back yard, so I think that possibility is out... :grin:

[VersuS]

No Tommy, this time it will be his front lawn!

[Brandon Rice]

haha, just wait! :)

[Tom Marshall]

lol... I'll take that as a yes then!

[Brandon Rice]

lol. I am getting stoked!!!!!

[Tom Marshall]

Hey, where is that? Looks vaguely familiar... hey, wait... move to the left... yeah, I think I saw that big hole in another short from horrorfest... :D

[Brandon Rice]

HAHA! I'll never live it down!

[Tom Marshall]

lol... that's gonna be your calling card... "Oh yeah, Brandon Rice... he's the guy with the hole in his back yard..."

[Brandon Rice]

ROFL! HEY! If it gets my name recognition, I'll take it!!!!

[Tom Marshall]

I think SR will give you some good recognition... are you going to take that on the festival circuit?

[Brandon Rice]

Yes sir, we will be doing that for sure, as well as pitching to several major distributors, and some pretty INFLUENTIAL individuals in the industry will be seeing the film, guranteed! We are stoked! Man, so much is happening with everyone here, it's so neat to see!

[Tom Marshall]

That's awesome man!

Yeah, things really seem to be taking off for everyone, which is really cool... I'm proud of everyone around here! :thumbsup:

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, things really seem to be taking off for everyone, which is really cool... I'm proud of everyone around here! :thumbsup:

Absolutely! I second that!

Now back to Checkmate (which should be a GREAT little film in it's own right :))

[Tom Marshall]

Any hints as to the plot?

[Brandon Rice]

A synopsis is forthcoming... it involves chess and death :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Tom Marshall]

Just make sure that it's a dramatic death... :D

[VersuS]

Or a dramatic game of chess

[Brandon Rice]

On both comments... OF COURSE! What would you expect from the bricey? :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

hey man, i just realized your thread is going to be titled "working title" until a mod changes it...

lol sometimes my mind acts strange at 2:09am.

welp, goodnight!

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, I sent the mods a PM today *cough* to change it... hope they do soon :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

meeee toooo --- so much for sleep. okay i'm leaving NOW! but god knows i'll sleepwalk to my computer and keep tapping away.

anything said between 2:30am-8:15am (central time) you should disregard. it's not kyle speaking it's some other dude.
-kyle

[Brandon Rice]

Hope you got some sleep Kyle!

Big news updates on the way today, as well as a synopsis!

[Ki-Ki]

I collapse into bed at about 4am on average, only to be beaten the crap out of every morning to wake up at 8am. So you should completly disregard anything I say...full stop.

Looking forward to the synopsis..you know, always thought it was synopis. And I thought microsoft word was just stupid...then i realised one day...

"Work you stupid ba- spell che-.......oh....hmm....maybe it act-....OH!"

[Jason Ramsey]

Well, hurry up! I need something to read :)

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

It's coming :) we're working on it.

[Brandon Rice]

synopsis added! :)

[Jason Ramsey]

Interesting. Leaves much to the imagination about where you might go with the direction.

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

We didn't want to give away too much :) but still give everyone an idea of what to expect.

[Larry Rutledge]

We didn't want to give away too much :) but still give everyone an idea of what to expect.

Either that, or I am a terrible writer and can't get the actual idea across :)


Actually, this has been a fun challenge, as the logline and synopsis helped me better form the idea in my mind. I'm really looking forward to diving into the script now.

I plan to start writing later today :thumbsup:

[R.L. Scott]

kick ass poster Brice... and interesting story, looking forward to it.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man! Glad you liked it!

A big update is going to be coming tonight around 9PST! Stay tuned!

[Tom Marshall]

I agree. The motion blur adds a nice touch.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks! Added our logline to the teaser poster :)

[VersuS]

nice! like it!!!

[Brandon Rice]

New banner!

[Larry Rutledge]

Sent the first few pages of the script to Brandon to make sure I was on the right track with his vision. I was pleasantly surprised with his reaction, he loved it.

So, back to the cave...must keep writing. If someone remembers, could you slide a piece of pizza or two under the door, Brandon won't let me out to eat. :evil: :grin:

I am having a lot of fun with this script. It is nerve wracking, for me, to write something and then subject it for public opinion. But so far, Brandon's reaction has caused me to relax and I anticipate a burst of creativity to drive me quickly to the end.

Peace,
Larry

[Ki-Ki]

Isara is my homepage, but i dont have a clue how it helps the needy, how does it?


And no pizza, it makes your mind work differently after you eat it. Yes...o.0


-----> Edit <-----
OMG IM A SENIOR MEMBER? JESUS,

Oh well, there was my moment of fun

[Larry Rutledge]

Isara is my homepage, but i dont have a clue how it helps the needy, how does it?

It works by increasing traffic. The more traffic that comes to the site, the more advertising they can secure. The more advertising they secure means more money for their many projects. So by having it as your home page, every time you open your web browser, or click "Home", you increase the potential ISARA income.

This link tells all about it: http://www.isara.com/content/view/15/167/


And no pizza, it makes your mind work differently after you eat it. Yes...o.0
Only in dreams and I never write in my sleep....ok, actually, I don't know if I write in my sleep or not, but I haven't seen any proof of it yet. :)

[Brandon Rice]

Big updates coming tonight :) stay tuned!

[Beat Takeshi]

Good Luck!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks a lot Aram! I really can't wait to see your flick man, the promo stuff for it looks fantastic!

[Beat Takeshi]

Thanks. Yeah this one we are starting early. Its actually a testbed for the long version. I cut out a few things in the story but it still holds together. In my head at least.

[Brandon Rice]

Awesome stuff, better to start earlier than last minute (like we both did last fest) I am as well trying to get ahead of the game and have time to really make this short "sing" :)

Looking forward to "Lake of Fire!"

[Beat Takeshi]

This time no one is going to say "I saw the end coming". ;)

[Brandon Rice]

Excellent! Can't wait.

[Brandon Rice]

Ok, is anyone ready for my BIG update? Tell me you wanna hear it!!!!

[Beat Takeshi]

bring it!

[Jason Ramsey]

Yep

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

c'mon, only two people want to see this big update? haha!

[Brandon Rice]

Well, I promised I would have it up by 9:00 PM tonight, so here we go. Here's the big update!



DVXuser Charli has secured an amazing location for us! We will be shooting a large part of Checkmate at a beautiful oceanside suite in Santa Cruz! I cannot tell you all how stoked I am about this location, and how awesome it is of Charli to secure this for us and be a part of this project!

http://www.terracecourt.com/images/hotel2.jpg

[Steve_Arm]

This is crazy!!
We want pictures now from the location.

[Brandon Rice]

I'll get some more location pics asap.

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

:thumbsup: on that location.

[Kyle Stebbins]

you lived up to your promise, brandon! thank you!!

how exciting is that!?!?!? that location looks AWESOME!!! i am so envious, man, so envious. -- i hope to see some of it, or talk to you about it more when i come in january.

-kyle

[Brandon Rice]

Hey thanks guys, and Kyle, yep, we'll be talkin' about it for sure man! :) Hope to get some more location pics up soon!

[Brandon Rice]

All right, I added some more pics to the front production update post!

[Brandon Rice]

Update: Got confirmation that Patrick is interested. Also working on some more casting, and have some big things planned for that :)

[Jason Ramsey]

Cool, man. How's Larry coming along with your script?

Jason

[Larry Rutledge]

Well, I just popped out for a quick bite of pizza and a fresh Pepsi. Hopefully I can get back to the script before Brandon notices I've "stepped away" (he's a slave driver I tell you :grin: )

Seriously, though, I sent the first few pages to Brandon yesterday afternoon, just for a sanity check. He seemed very pleased with them, which was great news to me. I wanted to make sure I was capturing his vision, as the concept was his originally.

My plan now is to get draft one completed today which will give Brandon the weekend to review and come up with notes for the next revision. Hopefully by mid-week we'll have a locked draft. :keeping-fingers-crossed-smilie:

Peace,
Larry

[Jason Ramsey]

Very cool, man. I am trying to have a first draft completed by this weekend. I am going to try to work on it some today at work here, inbetween commercial breaks.

Looking forward to more info
Jason

[Brandon Rice]

I wanted to add a comment on what I read from Larry yesterday. He sent me the first few pages of the first draft, and let me tell you, I was blown away! He totally captured my vision of the story, and even moreso added to it. This guy can write people! I am so excited to see a first draft (hopefully by the end of the day) and even more excited to begin shooting this puppy! Larry's doing a fantastic job!

[Brandon Rice]

Updated cast info!

[Ki-Ki]

Awesome location, love the way you casted your family there. If only my sisters were above 8 years old to hold guns, I'd be well on my way.

Still looking forward to it

[Brandon Rice]

heeh thanks! Spurgeon will be playing young Eric Sterling.

[khmuse]

11/02

DVXuser Charli has secured an amazing location for us! We will be shooting a large part of Checkmate at a beautiful oceanside suite in Santa Cruz! I cannot tell you all how stoked I am about this location, and how awesome it is of Charli to secure this for us and be a part of this project!


http://www.terracecourt.com/images/hotel2.jpg



Awesome location! I encourage you to really "use it" to its fullest. Locations can be a big character in a film.

Best of luck on this one!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Kevin! I intend to use the location in whatever way possible to "show it off" :)

[Larry Rutledge]

About 2/3 of the way through the story and I'm already at 8 pages. Looks like we'll be doing some serious editing before the final draft :)

[235 Studios]

Congrat on the project guys! Looks like you've got a great location. Santa Cruz- very nice indeed. As I watch the rain poor outside it makes me long for the sun .... :) Looking foward to seeing what you guys put together. :beer:

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man! I think this should be a fantastic short! Just read through what is mostly a finished first draft, and I must say we're well on our way to a pretty awesome short drama!

[Charli]

Hopefully the weather will keep in Santa Cruz. Our winter is comprised of rain.
I have no complaints.

[Brandon Rice]

rain may actually be good for the scenes.... :) it's dramatic! haha

[235 Studios]

LOL! Who would have figured .... it does add another element ot the film, and if planned for, can add a nice mood- although it sucks for the actors.

[Charli]

As long as I'm inside, go for it - lol

[Brandon Rice]

haha! By the way, updated the first post... Charli has been added to our crew list!

[Edgen]

just wanted to wish you guys good luck on your project. Looks like it's coming together rather well.

cheers!
/justin

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks dude! Yeah, we are pumped about this one! I feel so much more experienced in many ways than last year at this time... I hope this film shows much growth :)

[MOVIE MASTER]

when i grow up i want to be just like you!

[Kyle Stebbins]

movie master, wheres unholy? brandon - will i meet you in jan?
-kyle

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Kyle, you're only allowed 1 question per post... :cheesy:

[Brandon Rice]

brandon - will i meet you in jan?
-kyle

I certainly hope so. If you're working on TTN (which I believe you are) then yes, as I am also working on that film :)

[concannon]

Can't wait to see your film!!!

[Larry Rutledge]

A quick script update...the first draft is about 80% complete. I had originally planned to complete the first draft Friday, but my muse went to sleep mid-afternoon. Fortunately, he is starting to re-awaken now and ideas are beginning to flow.

Draft 1 will be complete mid-day Monday. Then its on to notes and re-writes :)

[Blaine]

my muse went to sleep mid-afternoon. Fortunately, he is starting to re-awaken now and ideas are beginning to flow.
You can't allow that! Fire his ass and bring in another...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Brandon Rice]

hehe. Larry's doing a GREAT job on the script. I can't say enough about how it's turning out. Just dynamite! He's the man!

[Glideshot]

Hey Brandon, did you get my PM?

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, just replied... things have been busy :)

[Jason Ramsey]

I like the locations Brandon!

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks a lot man! I am excited about the locations we've gotten!

[Weston]

I've been checking this out for awhile but for some reason havnt commented.

Anyway.....the story sounds really interesting and it looks like you got some very cool locations. I'm looking forward to it sir.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks buddy, I have big plans for this flick, even beyong the festival :) But, the fest is always an awesome place to start, as it drives me forward in the process!

[VersuS]

Brandon I have to say it, I am really looking forward to another movie with your little brother! He was so good in HorrorFest!

[Brandon Rice]

He was, and I can't wait to see how much we can expand his range on this one. It should be quite interesting :)

[VersuS]

What is his view on this? Is he involved because you're his brother or is it coz he really finds it interesting? I am asking coz I always wanted to know what goes on in the minds of kids who act, is it just a fun ride or do they see more to this, like we do sometimes....

[Brandon Rice]

Haha. I told him he's in it, and he's like, COOL! Really, he's just happy to be able to see what his Big brother does :) I don't think he'll ever seriously pursue it... he's more of a braniac, and he'll probably be a rocket scientist someday, but he enjoys it and has fun being a part of it now :)

[VersuS]

Cool! It's nice to have him then. My brother as you know, is also an enormous help to our projects and is talented etc etc but he is not always so motivated. For example, I have made a small trailer for Love Is... and have given it to him to compose a 30secs tune and he still hasnt done it, I'm talking about 3 weeks here. He is always not in the mood. Yet when we were finishing up The Door Between he spent 2 full days doing the sound and score. Maybe I should buy a whip or something to motivate him.

[Geoff_R]

Brandon, I could totally use your little bro right now. I'm shooting a movie in early december and I need a young kid asap. So far, I've yet to see anyone who could play the role but I know your lil bro could based off what I saw in your horrorfest entry. Argh, I should be in LA not Chicago.

[Brandon Rice]

Wow, thank you all for your encouraging words. I'll pass this stuff along to my little brother as well! Thanks!

[Mark Johnson]

Brandon,

Definitely when we shoot in January if your brother is free we would love to have you bring him along. There's a couple scenes that we would really benefit from having him do some reaction shots.

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Mark, I'll keep that in mind and check if he'll be free then. I am sure he won't mind going :)

[Brandon Rice]

We need more views people!!!

Update: Larry's finishing up the first draft today! I am loving how it's going so far.

[Jason Ramsey]

You need more views????

I'm the only one viewing mine and posting :) kidding-but not really :)

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

Just joshin' my man.... dude, I'm reading and posting in your's too!

[Ki-Ki]

- yawned -

...bump?

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks for the bump... and really nice banner you got there.

[Ki-Ki]

ditto

- woddles off dvx-user for 4 and a half days -

[Mark Johnson]

That is a really great banner Ki-Ki. Also, I appreciated some of what you were saying in another thread involving another DVXUSER who I shall not identify here. I'll just say that you always strike me as having a great attitude and you make this place a pleasure to visit. Would that more people would be less selfish and more willing to treat others like peers.

[Brandon Rice]

ah so true. You're a stand up guy Ki-Ki

[Jason Ramsey]

Awww. That's sweet. Let me get my camera. We need to put this one in the drama fest scrap book :)

Ki-ki, has been an overall nice presence in here, with starting the "Are you in?" thread and maintaining it. :thumbsup:

Jason

[Larry Rutledge]

Yea, Draft 1 is complete!! Now I just sit around and wait for Brandon to rip me and the script to shreds :)

[Brandon Rice]

haha... I rip gently though.

[Larry Rutledge]

No, rip quick and fast...otherwise it hurts too much. Oh wait, I think that's advice for bandaids...never mind, be gentle :grin:

[Brandon Rice]

Some exciting updates are on the way shortly :)

[Norm Sanders]

K, so I just read the first draft of CHECKMATE. Thanks for sharing, Larry!

It's a strong premise, that I'll especially be interested to read again after you've got it so it'll pace out for the six minute limit. :thumbsup:

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Norm! I am not totally sure how we're going to get this to 6 min. We'll see. It's a strong enough story for me to just make it the length I feel it requires, and leave it as an exhibition piece. But at the same time, I know Larry and I both want to have something for competition in the fest. :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Thanks Norm, though if I incorporate all the stuff you want it'll be a feature film!!

Just kidding :grin: Great notes Norm, gave me a lot to think about for the revisions.


And, yes, we would like to have a competing piece, but if we decide we can't tell the story adequately enough within the timeframe then we'll pull a STRICKEN and enter a longer, exhibition only piece.

[Norm Sanders]

"Pull a STRICKEN", lol. Bet he likes knowing his film/move has become a household or industry term. :grin:

You're welcome, hope they help some.

[Brandon Rice]

Big casting announcement, tonight at 7pm PST!

[Mark Johnson]

Ted and I are sitting here on the balcony with a couple glasses of red awaiting your announcement B-man.

[Ted Arabian]

Yep! I am here waiting.... the red wine isn't however. :)

[Jason Ramsey]

7. that would be 9 here. So, 45 minutes. I can wait 45 minutes. Unless the rain comes.

Anxiously awaiting....

Jason

[khmuse]

Thanks Norm! I am not totally sure how we're going to get this to 6 min. We'll see. It's a strong enough story for me to just make it the length I feel it requires, and leave it as an exhibition piece. But at the same time, I know Larry and I both want to have something for competition in the fest. :)

I say screw the six minute TRT limit! If the story needs more to be told properly, then my all means give it enough time.

[Ted Arabian]

I say screw the six minute TRT limit! If the story needs more to be told properly, then my all means give it enough time.
Yeah! Everyone should do that! Make the film you want!!!

(the prize is mine... all mine! :) )

[Blaine]

Ted and I are sitting here on the balcony with a couple glasses of red awaiting your announcement B-man.
I've got my own red here! I think I have an idea what his announcement is going to be...:beer:

[Ted Arabian]

I have to say that working with Mark Johnson has been the single most enlightening and wonderful experience of my life. I would leave my wife just to carry this man's briefcase. Seriously. Mark Johnson is a genius and a god to me.

MODIFIED>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS.... MARK STOLE MY COMPUTER AND USED ME! I FEEL SO VIOLATED!

(besides, you know that I didn't write that.... just ask Kyle, there were no typos! :) )

[Brandon Rice]

haha... you guys are a hoot! The announcement is coming soon! :) Just a little more time... I wonder if Blaine is guessing correctly :)

[Ted Arabian]

haha... you guys are a hoot! The announcement is coming soon! :) Just a little more time... I wonder if Blaine is guessing correctly :)
HUH????

What???

gulp!

come on...... 26 more minutes!

[Brandon Rice]

haha Ted, you crack me up! Dang I wish I was chillin' with you fellas!

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, that would be nice.

I would try and take a picture of our setting.... it's like we're hanging out in some resort. Balcony over-looking lighted swimming pool, hot tubs, manicured gardens. Full moon rising over the setting. It's really amazing.

The balcony is small but it could hold a few more dvxers!

[Brandon Rice]

Nice! nice! Great place to be chillin!

[Brandon Rice]

Here's some entertainment while you wait.... took this on the way home from work :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/6061/1162867535.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, that's nice... but I want the scoop!

Seriously, sweet shot!

[Jason Ramsey]

Cool shot, man. Purty sunset. Me likey

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

The scoops coming.... :) it's coming (oh I love the DRAMA!)

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Jason, loved your interview!!! (sorry to pimp on your thread Brandon)

Very nice. I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats! (well, anything is better than Cats!)

[Jason Ramsey]

Thanks, Ted. Wrong Thread :)

Hurry up with the scoop. And if our gonna build it up, Brandon, it better be good :)

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

Oh it's good, and going to watch your interview right now!

[Brandon Rice]

It looks like it's 7... so here's the big announcement! :)


The amazingly talented David Concannon has joined the cast to play the role of Richard, Eric's father!

http://www.noaricedigital.com/checkmate/concannon.jpg

I am super excited to work with David! This will actually be the 2nd film we work together on, as he's starring in another short I shoot in two weeks. He brings a lot to this film! Can't wait!

[Blaine]

It looks like it's 7... so here's the big announcement! :)


The amazingly talented David Concannon has joined the cast to play the role of Richard, Eric's father!

http://www.noaricedigital.com/checkmate/concannon.jpg

I am super excited to work with David! This will actually be the 2nd film we work together on, as he's starring in another short I shoot in two weeks. He brings a lot to this film! Can't wait!
I fucking knew it!!!!!! That was my guess!!!! I had lunch with David yesterday, he didn't let on or anything, but knowing he's working with you on Captain Fundraiser, and now you looking for GREAT talent, how could it have been anything else. Especially since you considered it big news. It had to be someone we all know.

[Jason Ramsey]

Is that other short the "Captain..." flick

Jason

[Brandon Rice]

I poo pooing knew it!!!!!! That was my guess!!!! I had lunch with David yesterday, he didn't let on or anything, but knowing he's working with you on Captain Fundraiser, and now you looking for GREAT talent, how could it have been anything else. Especially since you considered it big news. It had to be someone we all know.

NICE! Yeah, I just approached David this afternoon, showed him the script, and he loved it. :) I am extremely excited to be working with him!


Is that other short the "Captain..." flick

Jason

Yep... http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=72448

[Jason Ramsey]

Blaine just answered my q. I thought I remembered his face from somewhere.
Anyways. Cool man. You always do seem to get some good actors in your flicks. Brandons got connections! :)

Jason

[Blaine]

Oh, and like an idiot, I absolutely forgot: Congrats, David!!! :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Norm Sanders]

Spurgeon Rice as Young Eric Sterlinghttp://noaricedigital.com/checkmate/spurgeon.jpg


Maybe this has already been covered in the thread, but is it just me or does it look like Brandon's relative is about to give him the bird? :huh: :grin:

[Brandon Rice]

haha never noticed that! Well, just went thoroughly through the first draft and I have some (what I think are) good notes to send off to Larry :)

[Blaine]

haha never noticed that! Well, just went thoroughly through the first draft and I have some (what I think are) good notes to send off to Larry :)
Don't worry Larry. Every director fancies himself a writer...

[Brandon Rice]

Hey now... I've done some writing in my time :) Not saying it's good... but passable comes to mind :)

[Blaine]

See what I mean...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Jason Ramsey]

No, Brandon's brother looks like he's saying "come here my pretty. Let me lick your forehead"

Jason

[Norm Sanders]

Don't worry Larry. Every director fancies himself a writer...

Funny. I'm not sure where I could classify myself with that one, since I started writing first before directing, but now typically have others that I KNOW can write better than me do it instead. Maybe once I figure it out, I'll have someone else direct for me as well. :grin: That'll put me back to Producer only, which is what I had kind of started out (after writing) thinking I would do.

Geez, I love the fact that with filmmaking you can do SO many different things, if you put your mind to it.

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, I actually started writing before I even had a glimpse or thought of filmmaking... writing is what propelled me into this stuff...

[VersuS]

Same here, I've been writing for like 10 years.

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Brandon, why don't you name the father Eric Sr and your little bro Eric Jr.? :D

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks, Ted. Wrong Thread :)

Jason
That's the thanks I get?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Sorry. Brandon, been off for a couple of hours talking with the wife and discussing the story with Mark. I am going to read the big news right now....

BTW, if you are awake, I would like to call you in a minute or so to chat about the script... or at least pm you.

Ted

off to read the rest of your thread and big news.

[Ted Arabian]

It looks like it's 7... so here's the big announcement! :)


The amazingly talented David Concannon has joined the cast to play the role of Richard, Eric's father!

http://www.noaricedigital.com/checkmate/concannon.jpg

I am super excited to work with David! This will actually be the 2nd film we work together on, as he's starring in another short I shoot in two weeks. He brings a lot to this film! Can't wait!
That's fantabulous!!!! Congrats. I hear MANY wonderful things about David.

I am off to finish reading the thread....

Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Oh, and like an idiot, I absolutely forgot: Congrats, David!!! :beer: :beer: :beer:
Yes! I forgot the same congratulatory note...

Congrats David! Enjoy working with Brandon. I am sure that you are familiar with his quality of work!!!

Ted

[concannon]

Looks like I may be doing triple duty.

[Ted Arabian]

Geez, I love the fact that with filmmaking you can do SO many different things, if you put your mind to it.
The thing that I love about filmmaking is that it requires so many talents to make a film. And the better you are equipt in all facets, the more likely you are to produce something spectacular. Not that you are the one to pull off all of the tasks but that you are in-tuned with each department.

[Ted Arabian]

Geez, I love the fact that with filmmaking you can do SO many different things, if you put your mind to it.
The thing that I love about filmmaking is that it requires so many talents to make a film. And the better you are equipt in all facets, the more likely you are to produce something spectacular. Not that you are the one to pull off all of the tasks but that you are in-tuned with each department.

back to catching up on the thread......

Ted

[khmuse]

Let me add my congratulations to David as well. Sounds like the old resume is gonna need a complete rewrite rather soon!

[Ted Arabian]

Wow! Mark, how can we get talent like this for our film???

[Brandon Rice]

Let me add my congratulations to David as well. Sounds like the old resume is gonna need a complete rewrite rather soon!

David, you're gunna have so much stuff on you that you'll need a brand new reel... I know someone who could edit that for ya! :)

[Blaine]

David, you're gunna have so much stuff on you that you'll need a brand new reel... I know someone who could edit that for ya! :)
Oh, thanks Brandon, I'd be happy to edit it for him...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Tom Marshall]

B-man's referring to himself in the third person now... oh man... :cheesy:

[Brandon Rice]

told you I was weird dude.

[Kyle Stebbins]

I, uh, just wanted to exercise my duties as the unofficial proofreader for dvxuser, and let Ted know that he double-posted one of his replies. Granted, the second reply added a sentence... the repetition was still completely unnecessary.

I hope to god no one finds spelling errors in my posts... that would ruin my life and my reputation.

-Kyle

[Blaine]

I, uh, just wanted to exercise my duties as the unofficial proofreader for dvxuser, and let Ted know that he double-posted one of his replies. Granted, the second reply added a sentence... the repetition was still completely unnecessary.

I hope to god no one finds spelling errors in my posts... that would ruin my life and my reputation.

-KyleFrom this point on, we'll be examining your every post...:Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

[Brandon Rice]

I, uh, just wanted to exercise my duties as the unofficial proofreader for dvxuser, and let Ted know that he double-posted one of his replies. Granted, the second reply added a sentence... the repetition was still completely unnecessary.

I hope to god no one finds spelling errors in my posts... that would ruin my life and my reputation.

-Kyle

Kyle,

Is "uh" a word?

also it would be "let Ted know that he posted one of his replies twice" "double-posted" is not a word, I don't think.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Kyle,

Is "uh" a word?

also it would be "let Ted know that he posted one of his replies twice" "double-posted" is not a word, I don't think.
Oh now you're just scavenging!

[Brandon Rice]

Kyle... I love everyone too... let's sit in a circle and sing Kumbaya :)

[Tom Marshall]

From this point on, we'll be examining your every post...:Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

Oh I have been for a while! :Drogar-Evil(DBG):

[Tom Marshall]

Kyle... I love everyone too... let's sit in a circle and sing Kumbaya :)

Sounds like a movie quote...

"I gotta tell you Randall, seein' you here...Auto...Donny. Makes me feel almost nostalgic. Kinda like a...big reunion. You should stick around, 'cause a little later we're gonna make s'mores and sing Kumbaya."

[Brandon Rice]

what's that from?

Sounds like a Jack line.

[Tom Marshall]

Gone in 60 seconds... :)

[Brandon Rice]

ah nice... anyway, back to Checkmate and we had a lot of GREAT news tonight :) more to come soon I am sure!

[Darkline]

hey brandon

really nice concept you have here. Very interested to see how it plays out.

good luck guy!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man! I am excited to get rolling on this...

[Brandon Rice]

I am not sure how many people will be interested in this, but I'll post anyway.

I wanted to share some of Noa/Rice Digital's past work with you all, and make some films that were not available to the public, available to you. Here is some past work...



A Price Too High - Winter 2005 (Competed in the DVXuser Sci-Fest)

www.noaricedigital.com/apth/apth_web.mov


Smuggler's Ransom - Summer 2006

www.smugglersransom.com


Into the Darkness - Summer 2006 (Competed in the DVXuser Horrorfest)

www.noaricedigital.com/horror/ITD.mov

[Kyle Stebbins]

Thanks for the pm, big man! - I just watched the trailer again for SR, and as I said in August... I can't wait for this to come out! The helicopter looked great man! SO REAL!!

Love it all, man.
-Kyle

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Kyle... big ups to MJ (Mark Johnson of TTN) for that amazing chopper... getting the effects and music done are the last few things to do, and we'll be ready for release :)

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Brandon, I just wanted to thank you for the great input and time you've taken to help Mark and me with our script. The changes that you have suggested are amazing!!!

What a great opportunity for me to have such notable and worthy feedback!

You da man!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Ted, I truly do appreciate the kind words, and even being able to be involved with your project.

[Ted Arabian]

I tell you, with the amount of dvxer talent on board... this is turning into the official dvxuser entry! :grin:

[Kyle Stebbins]

I tell you, with the amount of dvxer talent on board... this is turning into the official dvxuser entry! :grin:

True that.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Brandon just got a hold of me and told me to announce that there will be BIG news coming soon tonight for Checkmate!! STAY TUNED!!!
-Kyle

[Ted Arabian]

What? Really? Cool!!!

[Brandon Rice]

Word, big news coming... thanks for the precursor Kyle! And good chatting "in person" tonight!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Hey man, I enjoyed it myself (if those damn mountains hadn't gotten in the way!!)

I hope your dinner went well. Looking forward to talking more (especially about script supervision!)
-kyle

[Tom Marshall]

Come on guys, spill it! I can't wait!!! :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

lol, he makes me tell everyone there is big news, and like ten hours later it's posted... sheesh... the things i do for brandon rice.

[Brandon Rice]

Sorry man... :) Thanks so much though! Really!

Big News is coming in 5 min!

[Tom Marshall]

Hey, as long as he's helping you out with advice and all that, then you should do that kinda stuff for him... I mean... man... have a little respect for the guy... :D

[Tom Marshall]

Sorry man... :) Thanks so much though! Really!

Big News is coming in 5 min!

You have till 11:50 buddy... :beer:

[Brandon Rice]

Guys... I apologize.... it doesn't look like the news is going to be able to hit tonight... sorry... complications...

[Ted Arabian]

AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me want big news!!!!!!! :)

Nah, take your time. Better to do it right!

[VersuS]

we'll be waiting brandon, take your time, hurry up (nice paradox)!

[Brandon Rice]

haha thanks guys... things are shaping up... just in the waiting stage on several things right now, and getting my other short shot next week :)

[Brandon Rice]

Ok... this time it's for REAL! Big announcements coming at 3PM PST!