by Jerry Alden Deal | Feb 7, 2017 | Director's Blog
Aahh yes, The Dude. Those of you familiar with the 1998 Coen brothers film, “The Big Lebowski” are certainly familiar with ‘The Dude’ played by Jeff Bridges. And if you haven’t seen it, then never mind. This won’t make any sense....
by Jerry Alden Deal | Dec 20, 2016 | Director's Blog
Yes, I am loving me some drones about right now … This past spring I figured it was time to get into the drone world, especially since we had a new project on our slate that seemed to demand that exact type of footage. Our little documentary, Mt. Shasta Spirit,...
by Jerry Alden Deal | Nov 3, 2016 | Director's Blog, News
Our latest project, THE INNER SONIC KEY, is proceeding along very well, even if somewhat slower than I had originally expected. But of course that’s usually the norm for film projects anyway. Especially indie ones. Anyway, I thought I’d pass along a few...
by Jerry Alden Deal | Sep 10, 2016 | Director's Blog
Lately I have been stepping back more from the film industry to try and understand as much as possible all the light speed changes, forces, and issues at work for 21st century filmmakers. And how best to approach them. Many affect all filmmakers, whether indie or...
by Jerry Alden Deal | Jul 21, 2016 | Director's Blog
As I have mentioned many times before I got into the film world as a writer, specifically a screenwriter. I guess I will always consider myself a writer first. And then maybe a director and a filmmaker, even though I personally feel I need more credits under my belt...
by Jerry Alden Deal | May 30, 2016 | Director's Blog
Oftentimes when you are in a situation where the pressure and tension is at its greatest, near what you perceive as a breaking point, is when you can shine your brightest. For in those intense moments you learn what you are made of, or at the very least what you need...