Ever seen a feature film made in 30 days? And for under $5000? Well, you’re about to. 

Two severally crazy and super creative guys, Kent Smith & Dave Temple, are going to do something that’s never been done: Write, Produce, Direct, Edit, Score & Finish a full-length feature film in 30 DAYS, start to finish, and for under $5K. 

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Not long ago, a friend of mine, Brian Pace, approached me for a voiceover gig. Given the fact this is what I do for a living, I was glad to help; the fact that I had an opportunity to work with B was a bonus. So, he sent me the script and off I recorded. 

Fast forward a few months later: my Mother gave me a gift, and upon opening it, I saw a book. I said, “Hey, I know that book…” And just as I opened the back to see the DVD, I knew immediately what was to follow. 

I popped in the disc and played it for my family. There, over the speakers, boomed my voice, from this “little pet project” thanks to Brian. Yes, I was proud, not only because of my vocal handiwork, but because the message is good. And true. And should be heeded each day. 

There’s an old saying that says…“If the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is eat a live frog, then nothing worse can happen for the rest of the day!” Brian Tracy says that your “frog” should be the most difficult item on your things to do list, the one where you’re most likely to procrastinate; because, if you eat that first, it’ll give you energy and momentum for the rest of the day. But, if you don’t…and let him sit there on the plate and stare at you while you do a hundred unimportant things, it can drain your energy and you won’t even know it.

If you’re a procrastinator, take a moment to visit this site: Simple Truths. Here you can learn “21 Great Ways To Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time”. Oh, and you can hear me by Listening Here. 

That DVD has sold thousands of copies around the world. Many people are learning to prioritize their lives, and I’m spouting the truths of Brian Tracy.  If you’re putting off something today that you know you need to do….just simply Eat That Frog!

Thank you, Clint Eastwood, for your latest movie, Gran Torino (trailer). You’ve done it again. Quite frankly, Gran Torino (imdb) is practically a perfect movie. Just my opinion. It’s poignant and timely. A terrific swan song (rumored) for Clint Eastwood. For fear of sounding like a litany of movie critics; I’m not going to stop there.

It’s a must see for anyone who believes that racism is dead. A great story that shows how we must all rise above our petty differences. It is a wonderful, yet painful, movie. A movie with heart, soul and the guts to show that being a MAN is often more about respect, honor and bowing out with dignity than just using your fists (or guns).

Clint, a hero of mine since childhood, has never ever disappointed; even with those “monkey movies”, he still allowed us to laugh along with him. One of my life’s highlights came one day, while living in Los Angeles, I was visiting a friend of mine on the Warner Brothers backlot. We were walking from his office to the commissary to get some coffee, and who did we pass–not 4 feet from me–but Dirty Harry himself. He really IS that tall. He really IS that cragged and chiseled. Yes, I would have liked to stop and shake his hand and tell him that I have admired him for decades. Yes, I would have LOVED to have had my picture taken with him. But frankly, I was on the backlot; you just don’t do that sort of thing.

Sure, he is the iconic cowboy, but he’s more than that; he’s our everyman, not in the Tom Hanks sort of way, but perhaps more in the Russell Crow sort of way. He’s a man that doesn’t take anybody’s shit. He stands face to face with adversity, calls it the way he sees it, and dares you to make his day. Punk.

I applaud you, Clint Eastwood, for doing it YOUR way for all these years. Thank you for a terrific movie. May you be honored with an Oscar; either for your acting, your directing, or both. You deserve it. Again.

The NAR Convention takes place this weekend in Orlando. This Expo offers 4 days of intensive training for anyone involved in the real estate world. Temple Media and We Mean Business have teamed together to offer our exclusive “Classroom in a Box”; an intensive 2-Book/2-DVD/2-CD Educational System that can transform your real estate business!

If you’re a brand new Realtor, or have been in business for some years but need to brush up on your real estate and accounting education, this is a MUST HAVE for your educational library. ORDER YOURS TODAY! Mention [Temple Media] and get a special NAR Discount!

We have a new president-elect, and his name is Barack Obama! In a move that is sure to change America in significant ways,  our new President has quite the road ahead of him. I guess what they say is true…

CHANGE CAN HAPPEN!

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Happy Halloween. I couldn’t decide to go to my neighborhood party as either McCain or Obama. I’m too young for McCain, and didn’t have enough makeup to be Obama. My legs weren’t quite good enough to mirror Palin, and my botox treatments have worn off long ago, so I couldn’t play Biden (jk). In the end, I said to heck with it and just stayed home. How about you? Share your best pics and win something really swell.

It’s finally OPEN for business: Trader Joe’s, in Midtown Charlotte. What a great store. I used to frequent it while living in LA years ago, and had forgotten how you could get fresh, tasty, predominantly organic (and earth-friendly) food, wine and beer all in one place. Be sure to check it out in your next visit! And who could forget such staples as “Two Buck Chuck” (great, cheap wine, perfect for your next gathering), the organic flaxseed and corn chips, yummy frozen fish (if you don’t mind frozen; and what isn’t frozen these days), and top it all off with friendly staff and ease of use and you have a delightful shopping experience! Gee; sounds like a commercial, huh?

Man, if you have never visited Vancouver, and you like a cosmopolitan city, with neat neighborhoods, a great art scene, plenty of terrific restaurants with fresh seafood, and much more, then, visit Vancouver. I just returned (well, last week), from helping a client/friend get his business moving forward with the help of a (a) radio interview for potential future shareholders, and (b) a documentary on his “climb to fame”. I’ll share more pictures and videos later. But back to what I started; you must see Vancouver. Oh, just one reminder; it rains a lot there; so, you may want to consider the spring and summer; otherwise, it’s just fine.

I think the next few years, perhaps the next few months will prove to be an extremely exciting, creative, and profitable time for filmmakers. The technology is right at our fingertips. The equipment, while growing in strength, power and ability, is shrinking, as it pertains to cost. Moreover, just about anyone can write, produce, direct and shoot a film IF they choose to. Of course, while there is a unfathomable amount of ideas, not always the same can be said for quality of said ideas. So; good story first, and all else will follow. I will expound upon this later, but I’m about to jet off to Canada to dip my toe in the documentary pond. When I return, I’ll likely start working on a project I was approached with recently; this makes three: (1) a Family Film, (2) a Documentary based upon a mainstream topic, and (3) a very Phresh Pheature. Stay tuned.