Okay, here is the announcement with some details:
Damn, it really is our 5th one in 6 years!
WHAT?
A bunch of filmmaking/artist types come to Vegas, for 3 days (sometimes 8!), to mingle, eat, drink and share knowledge.
WHEN?
Memorial Day weekend - May 22nd-24th.
WHERE?
Mike and Sheila Conway's house, in N/W Las Vegas. (PM me for the address.)
COST? No charge, but last year's donations to cover the snacks/meals were deeply appreciated.
(Getting started)
(2008's roasted Marshmallow fight)
WHAT HAPPENS?
You can attend and watch movies/demos, while roasting marshmallows (see above pic) Better yet, get involved. Bring your short film (20 minutes or less) and we'll play it between or after features. Do you know about distribution or entertainment law? Talk about it. Present a demo. Past demos have included:
Airsoft/Blank firearms
Greenscreen shooting
3D Imaging
Making squibs
Silicone molds
Making blood
Makeup application
Music for film
Synthesizer basics
Cameras
Stunt fighting
Production, etc.
Please keep topics under 20 minutes. This year, there will be an exception, as we will light, shoot, edit and apply post-fx to a scene, which covers several topics.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY
6pm - Hors D' Oeuvres, meet and greet.
8:00pm - Feature movie, EXILE
9:30pm to 2am (approx.) - Short films
SATURDAY
1:00pm to 7pm - presentations, demos....and pizza!
7:30pm - Feature movie, CRAWLER (presented by sv Bell)
9:30pm - Feature movie, RECON 2023 (presented by Christian Viel)
11:15pm to 2am (approx.) - Short films
SUNDAY
1:30pm (approx.) - Several of us will go see TERMINATOR: SALVATION (Click on the titles to see corresponding trailers.)
5pm to 9pm - Barbecue/pool party at Sheila's mom's house (nearby).
10pm to 2am (approx.) Back at main house, for Short films & fire.
The economy is dictating some very reasonable prices on rooms.
NEAREST LODGING:
Santa Fe Station
TEXAS STATION
Fiesta Rancho
All 3 on Rancho Drive. (All within 4 to 5 miles.) Additionally:
Cannery Hotel (7 miles, but a straight shot down Craig Rd)
And......
INDIEMEET FaceBook!
The man who put all of the pieces into action...
Where is he? I miss my bro.
Every time I think I might be able to make it and then can't. I'm still looking at logistics.
And where is McClure? Probably trying to do something like work and make money and feed his kids, the ethical bastard.
Do you have a PayPal thing to kick in some dough
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Sounds cool. I'll be there for the first two days at least.
Rock on, so I guess the scene thing is a go? Very cool. Can't wait to see what happens this years.
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
Sure. If you want to donate to help us with food costs, select Paypal's "Send Money" option and have it go to midnightsunent@aol.com Just write "IndieMeet", in the comment section.
If you are a Vegan (no, not Las Vegan!) - veggie eater, don't send money because we'll just take you to the store to get whatever your dietary needs are.
Yes! How would you feel about being cloned and bitching yourself out?
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Do you honestly want two of me hanging around the house? Might be dangerous.
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
Two of you, after one Greg Parker is a cinch! :twisted: He talks more than both of you.
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Who me?
yeah, I'm still alive... Ohio pretty much hit the nail with "work and make money and feed his kids"... among other unpleasant things, but...
I would really like to go to the Indiemeet and am trying to see if I can get the days off of work, find a babysitter, etc etc...
There's still time, so i might be able to work it out.
Mike - miss you too Bro!
Ohio - BE THERE!
LW - I know you're lurking... make it this time! k?
There he is!!! I hope your schedule works out.
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Well of course you can definitely count me in! I don't know if I'll have a trailer or some scenes from our movie: "The Back Room" but I'll let you know!
Tim, I've always appreciated your enthusiasm and support for IndieMeet. Thankyou!!
Yes, you should, at the very least, work up a teaser for your project.
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Hey Mike, are you going to have a raffle or give things away? Cause I have an idea for something I could donate.
"No one act big. No one act small. Every one act medium." Sign on a kids clubhouse door.
We usually give some DVDs out. Anything you want to contribute for a raffle is welcome.
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Okie dokie... I'll put something together... ideas are flowing.
I won't be able to go this year so if Richard can get the time off from work, I can babysit the kids.
Just call me Aunt Bee. LOL
"No one act big. No one act small. Every one act medium." Sign on a kids clubhouse door.
I talked to my crew and actors and we should have a teaser trailer prepared by then! Ideas are already flowing in my head!
Aww bee, you can't make it? Bummer!
Mike, did you receive my DVDs?
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The Rapture
Sci-fi/Anime-Styled feature film
http//www.rapturethemovie.com
Jean Claude the Gumming Zombie
A comedy zombie film
http//www.thegummingzombie.com
Johnny, the DVDs arrived, thankyou! I will check them out, soon.
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Thanks, hope you enjoy it!
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The Rapture
Sci-fi/Anime-Styled feature film
http//www.rapturethemovie.com
Jean Claude the Gumming Zombie
A comedy zombie film
http//www.thegummingzombie.com
You're going to premiere Exile?! That's awesome Mike!
I look forward to finally seeing it and buying a copy, if available.
Also Christian, if you're reading this post, please bring copies of Recon 2023 & Deaden. I've been wanting to add those titles to my collection as well.
Ah hell, I need a copy of Crawler too... Damn, I'm gonna go broke this year...
"When you're out of quality, you're out of business." -Author unknown
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Special FX & Design
http//www.dramatic-imagery.com
www.myspace.com/dramatic_imagery
Homegrown Monster Horror at its finest!
www.it-envies-the-living.com
If I have to act out the whole movie in front of you, it will happen! Long overdue.
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If I have to act out the whole movie in front of you, it will happen! Long overdue.
Oh please do, Mike! Hold on, I'll go get a nice sized stick and some yogurt.
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
No doubt, that particular scene gets the best reaction. I showed it to a group of about 8 people involved with the Xanadu film festival and I never heard so many "oohs" and "yucks"
Of course, I'll be happy to do it!
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I've been able to get the time off of work and thanks to Bee for taking the girls that weekend... so, it looks like I will be there. Was hoping for an all weekender, but looks like I'll be in and out since it's my wife's B'day and she wants the casino.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Yay, Richard!
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Sweet! I was hoping you'd make it, Rich!
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
Jason - you better be there this time! Missed you the last few times I was there.
Mike - Sandi wants to know if it's ok to bring her rat... err, rat sized dog... if it makes too much noise i can just stick it in my pocket.
Maybe we could do a short demo on how to change sizes in post with her rat and Ash - "Honey, We Shrunk Ash"
Richard, the rat is welcome!
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I will be there, Rich. Can't miss this one. Besides, I've been everywhere else in this town the past few months, so why not back to Mike's again.
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
Mike - thanks, I'll let her know.
Jason - Cool, it'll be good to see you again.
"I've been everywhere else in this town the past few months..."
Ah... I see, got kicked out of all the other places eh? and Mike's is the only place left that you can step foot in without being arrested...
Pretty much, Rich. Atleast police aren't chasing me into a house for smoking a cigarette in the front yard anymore.
... or atleast haven't lately.
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
I'm sorry, I have to ask...
Why in the world would the police chase you for smoking a cigarette?
"When you're out of quality, you're out of business." -Author unknown
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Special FX & Design
http//www.dramatic-imagery.com
www.myspace.com/dramatic_imagery
Homegrown Monster Horror at its finest!
www.it-envies-the-living.com
They've chased me for less plenty of times. I think they once chased me for sneezing at the bart station in California once.
Someone really should check the wanted lists. Perhaps there's a twin out there somewhere.
"Is that fire burning towards the propa-- oh shit!" - Jason Kelly
Just stand your ground, Jason. They can't chase someone who isn't running.
"No one act big. No one act small. Every one act medium." Sign on a kids clubhouse door.
Hey Guys,
I'm just sick. It turns out my daughter is graduating on that Friday and so I will have to miss the meet again. I've so wanted to meet all of you. (that I didn't get to meet while filming EXILE.)
I can't express how upset this makes me feel.
Take Care,
Scott
Mike,
I know you will put on a great meet. Let me know any time you'll be showing EXILE again.
Live Long and Prosper
Scott
Really sorry to hear about that, Scott. I take it her graduation is out of state, like Arizona? Does that make Saturday and Sunday out of the question?
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Hey Mike,
That’s right. It is in St. Johns, AZ and there is stuff on both Friday and Saturday. I'm trying to decide if I can afford to swing over there on Saturday night, but it sounds like I will miss most of the stuff I wanted to come see. Do most of the crew hang around till Sunday?
Also will most of the EXILE people be there? (How about Mario, are you coming and will you be around on Sunday?)
Talk to you later.
Scott
Scott, we'll probably have about 20 people around on Sunday, like you see in the campfire picture. TERMINATOR: SALVATION matinee. Barbecue is around 5pm, followed by 9pm movies.
Do you take I-15 to get home? If so, you should just stop by.
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Mike,
Okay, put me down for a screening of my 48 Hour Film Project "SUPER UNDEAD DOCTOR ROACH" ... and Possibly a clip from "KILLER BIKER CHICKS."
Also, Teresa Fahs (Gorify.com) said to put her down for a F/X demo. She said she'd happily take any requests.
Chad
Would love to see your movie, Chad! The FX demo sounds great, too. Does she do makeup effects?
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yeah, she specializes in zombies.
Do you take I-15 to get home? If so, you should just stop by.
I do travel on I -15 from around Cedar City, UT up to Fillmore. I normally go up through Page AZ because it cuts off about an hour and 15 minutes (over 170 miles) but I am really thinking I will swing over anyway.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Sorry, guys.
No money and no time.
I suck.
Next time, Ohio!
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Mike,
Teresa wants to do a silicone demo. Any preference as to what type of wound? She tells me a bullet hole would take about 15 minutes. A large stab wound, 25-30 minutes.
And Saturday is demo day, correct?
Chad
Yes, Saturday is demo day. I know I said 20 minutes on the demos, but we can give her some more time, since a large stab wound sounds wonderfully gnarly!
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Mike,
Have you ever thought about taping some of these demos for those of us that want to see them.
Scott
Actually, Richard McClure taped last year's demos. I have the tapes, but Sheila was clanking dishes right next to the camera, so the audio from 25' away from the subject is pretty much room noise. I do plan on going through the tapes again, so I can get a montage out of it.
This year, we'll just have to get the cameras closer, because it looks like there will be some great demos.
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Wow Mike!
I'd love a copy of both tapes. Even with the lack of good audio I think I could learn a lot from those demos. (A great culinary artist like Sheila has to make noise to produce her masterpieces.)
Let me know if I could get one and how much I can send you to cover the cost.
Thanks
Scott
Um, Scott... There's about 9 hours of tapes to go through.
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Less than 2 weeks away....
-Nic Brown, bmovieman.com
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Don't suppose it needs to be pointed out that the "Crawler" poster is just freakin' fantastic huh?
Love it...
want one...
McClure, please sneak that into your car while your there,
I'll pick it up at our next SOM.
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