I’m posting this letter to my site in hopes some of my readers know a producer from The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Or to see if there is any media outlet that wants to take up this story. From the Often Awesome Army to the Ellen DeGeneres Show… Our friend, Timothy LaFollette, is incredible. He is [...]

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OK, my 36th birthday falls on May 31st, Memorial Day, most people will be off of work and have an extra day on the weekend. You can thank me by helping me celebrate my birthday by raising money for my friend Timothy LaFollette. He is battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). My goal is to raise [...]

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Just wanted to let everyone know that there is another benefit show for our friends Tim and Kalyan who are battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). All proceeds will go to help with Tim’s quality of life care. This event is planned for Tuesday, May 18, 2010 starting at 8:00pm. Performers that night include The Numbers [...]

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When I began working on Often Awesome the series I didn’t know ALS was Lou Gehrig’s Disease. I also didn’t know anyone with ALS. That changed when I met Tim and that has changed my perspective how awful this disease is. Watching Tim lose his ability to play in his band Decoration Ghost has been [...]

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I’m working with the 2nd generation Drobo 4 bay firewire 800 + USB 2.0 version and I’m having a hard time with it. Normally I will go directly to the vendor and report a problem but since their support reply is like an anal OCD person, I decided to report my issue here as well. [...]

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The L.A. Web Festival has officially accepted Often Awesome The Series. Blake and I are very humbled and excited by the selection. I was contemplating on traveling to attend the festival but personal issues have come up to keep me home. If you are out in L.A. you can either watch the series at the [...]

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I love the look, community and functions of Vimeo. They are the first choice to upload my videos. They have some growing pains and I have been patient with them in the past. That was until recently when I began uploading our Often Awesome Web Series there to showcase. Everything was great until Episode 3 [...]

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My production partner Blake Faucette is selling one of his two Panasonic HXV200s for $3,000. It is a great deal for this camcorder. Comes with a nice Petrol camera bag, battery, UV filter, battery charger and AC adapter, manual and more. Camera is in GREAT working order. Selling it all for $3000. If you are [...]

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I really enjoyed this episode. Anthony Robinson wrote it after listening to what I was looking for, he also helped to direct it and edit. Blake and Micah stepped up to the plate as always and helped with some technical issues with the P2 capturing and with the shooting. We got some talented actors (outside [...]

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Freelance writer Amanda Hirsch, former editorial director of PBS Interactive, blogs about documentaries and the Web in her column, Outside the Frame. Very good article that every documentary filmmaker should read before creating a website for their film. Her first point is crucial to follow… 1) Plan Early — Plan for your website at the [...]

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