Losing Ferguson

Felties for Sale!!!!

2011-11-15T22:53:00.000-08:00

Felties are for sale! Amongst other things that will be on sale at the "Losing Ferguson" Premiere,.. these amazing felties have been designed by my incredible costume designer Becky van Cleve! The proceeds go to our film festival applications...Please keep your fingers crossed for us!

Film Premiere for Cast, Crew, Friends and Family Nov. 19th !

2011-11-14T21:42:00.000-08:00

Well it has been a long journey, but the time has finally come for everyone to see their hard work! The private screening of the film has arrived! Hopefully this is just one premiere in the long line of many to come in the upcoming year, as we wish to premiere to the public at festivals! Keep your fingers crossed!

Thanks again to our supporters and friends through the process!

That's a WRAP!

2011-10-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

Losing Ferguson is "In the can!" Thanks to my talented crew, this experience has been awesome! Thanks so much to everyone!

Date will be NOV 19th, so mark your calendars! Stay tuned for premiere info to come!

ANIMATION!

2011-09-10T23:18:00.000-07:00

So thanks to my wonderfully talented friends, we finished animation of the intro of "Losing Ferguson" Yesterday! Thanks so much To:
Musa Brooker: Animation Director
Liz Harvatine: Animator
Melissa Godwin Shepherd: Animator

Musa setting up a shotLiz animating

Figuero letting us know the table is his.

more animation director action

cut paper

Me hiding behind effects.

And thanks to Jen Stavish and Brian Kokoszka who have now taken over and pushing on with VFX!

More production pictures!

2011-08-10T00:07:00.000-07:00

LOOK WHAT WE DID TO BECKY AND TONY'S HOUSE!!!!! EEKK!.. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST..

Grip gear and truck

Making it night time..

Dinning room!

A wonderful crew, that made this dolly track snake through the house!

John.. an incredibly talented DP!

Epic dolling shot!

Conference on the porch

"Losing Ferguson" is on Facebook!

2011-08-09T23:49:00.000-07:00

Please "like" us :)

Pre-production

2011-08-09T23:45:00.000-07:00

So this is a little out of order, but I didn't have time to post this while it was happening, and wanted to show everyone the amazing hard work and talent that went into making "Losing Ferguson"!! Thanks guys!!!

inspiration

Jeff loves wearing Ferguson's feet :)

like I said.....jeff loves wearing Ferguson's feet!

painting party

painting party2

painting party 3

Penny working hard at painting party!

Painting party 4

Painting party 5

the "after painting party"

we had AMAZING interns!

Thank you!!!

Practice

again....AMAZING interns!

Tony loves these guys!

Rehearsals

down to the wire for the art department!.. they pulled it off, and then some :)

memories

Practice!

more practice and art dept set up :)

LONG overdue update!

2011-08-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,
I am so sorry I haven't posted in a while, but production was a busy time! The dust is starting to settle and Vanara(our amazing editor) and I are getting close to a final cut! :) Here are some pictures of production, and because Ferguson is still trying to remain a surprise I only have cartoon renderings of him here:

Production stills by Cutts Imaging group: hire them!.. they are amazing! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutts-Imaging-Group/168390453201078

COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA!

2011-07-04T02:18:00.000-07:00

Costume action shot!

Pia loves this hat.

I think Becky was making sure Rebecca can tap dance in this dress :)

AWESOME COSTUME TEAM(and Lauren too!)

Film Progress: in many ways :)

2011-07-04T01:47:00.000-07:00

meet Cortney AKA Rebecca!

Table read!

Location scouting with Carlen.

Ferguson Final fittings ...you will have to wait for the film to see the full Ferguson! :)

Mom and Dad joined the art department :)

buying dead plants..seriously

50%?!! Is it just me, or should dead plants be free?

Building couches !

MORE ART SHOW NEWS:

2011-07-01T16:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSH-ybBavE

Chris McKay, director of Robot Chicken, found this video and sent it to me! Very cool :)

"Losing Ferguson" Prints Available!!

2011-06-30T13:17:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

We have Losing Ferguson Prints for sale. They are $10 each +shipping, if you are interested email me the quantity and I'll get in touch with you on shipping info.

More Art Show Photos!

2011-06-29T20:28:00.000-07:00

loading the cars!

curating the show

Hold Up Art!!

First batch of Art SHow Pictures!

2011-06-28T12:47:00.000-07:00

ART SHOW = SUCCESS!

2011-06-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Thanks again so much to everyone who came out and supported the film! Thank you for buying art and having a good time with all of us! I greatly appreciate it!

Special thanks to:
HOLD UP ART, Brian Lee, Lauren Duarte, Jill and Glen Gum, Amy Yeung, Becky Van Cleve, Tony Sansone, Carlen Paulau, Ted Houser, Aimee Goyhenetche and Leia Casey:

I couldn't have done it with out you guys!

Special thanks to artists: Tara Cutts, Matt Burlingame, Greg Sesma, Teresa Huarte, Brandon Bondehagen, John Olsen, Dillion Markey, Danielle Benson, Lauren Horoszewski, Becky Van Cleve, Sarah Brown, Melissa Goodwin Shepard, Celeste Leipham, Caroline Foley, Nakia Trower Shuman, Odessa Sawyer, Joy Zhang Lisi, Chris Rabilwongse , Brian Capati, Jason Juravic, Hillary Lile, Jhoey monster, John Harvatine IV, Liz Harvatine, Nicole Ono, Dave Smallen, Brandon Bird, Screen Novelties, Mary Cohen, Micheal Leon, Andy Pagana, James Stout, Tia Sealtsas, Lauren Henderson, Brent Johnson,Ted Houser, Lauren Duarte!!! Thanks again you guys are amazing!.. Also couldn't have done it with you guys :)

ART SHOW FUNDRAISER- Saturday June 25th 6-11pm

2011-06-09T22:34:00.000-07:00

Come on out and help us raise the rest of our budget by buying art from talented Robot Chicken Artists and their friends!

Making Ferguson

2011-06-04T23:54:00.000-07:00

haha..even Reggie helped! I love him!

Words cannot express both my gratitude and my constant amazement for this group of talented ladies! I'm so incredibly honored to have them as apart of my team and I appreciate how they are making Ferguson come to life!

Last day of classes

2011-06-04T23:39:00.000-07:00

It's so sad workshop is over, but still a celebration we had all finished!.. We are excited to enter the next phase and grateful we each made 7 wonderful new friends and colleagues.

More bootcamp!

2011-06-04T23:32:00.000-07:00

Chris Schwartz aka "Schwartzy" took these great pictures during our DWW bootcamp :) Thanks Chris!

We had a write up about the program!

2011-05-28T19:22:00.000-07:00

NATIONAL NEWS SERVICE BUREAU
www.nnsbjournalist.com
written by: Heathyr Clift
AFI: Empowering Women – One Director At A Time
1974: It was the year of Happy Days, Good Times, Blazing Saddles, and… The birth of the American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women. In the 37 years since the program’s inception, the AFI has nurtured the budding creative aspirations of over 250 women and sparked the success of such notable program graduates as Maya Angelou (Down in the Delta), Jennifer Getzinger (Mad Men, Hung), Lesli Linka Glatter (House, Heros), Tricia Brock (Saving Grace, Grey’s Anatomy), and most recently, Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are Alright).
   In her address to the attendees of May 9th’s jam-packed 2011 Showcase, Ms. Cholodenko reminded us that we all have a voice, a journey, and a right to exclaim to the world in our own unique way, “I am necessary!” Her own voice is a charming mixture of wit, wisdom, and worldly experience, and as she relayed her journey from the stage, one could almost feel the beating of every hopeful heart in the overcrowded room all at once – the litany of a hundred secret dreams reaching out to this sage, this mentor, this powerful woman who did all that they yearn to do. When Lisa first came to AFI, it was as an assistant with no experience, no qualifications, and nothing to show for her young efforts in life, except for two years worth of travel stories. As a self-proclaimed “failing secretary,” she had naught but “big ideas,” which she assures us are “small, clear truths” begging to be “distilled to their essence.” Ultimately, Lisa chose film as her distillery, as have the eight bright-eyed candidates that have been admitted into this year’s Directing Workshop for Women.
   These women – Trisha Gum, Bridgett Palardy, Jane Pickett, Denise Plumb, Anika Poitier, Kit Pongetti, Wenhwa Tsao, and Mako Kamitsuna –are now perched at the precipice that thousands have dreamed about, but few get even a glimpse of. They are about to summon their dreams to reality, thanks to AFI. With a gleam in their eyes, and visions in their heads, they each speak of a “powerful visual impulse that needs expression through film,” as Jane Pickett puts it. An accomplished playwright who cut her teeth at CalArts, Jane is especially excited about this opportunity to bring the subtext of her stories to life in a vibrant visual way, as she did in her first short film, “Cuttlefish” – a silent exploration of her new medium that she contrasts with the theater, in which “language provides the subtext.”
If you were to ask any one of these women for the key to making your dreams come true, they would each say – in their own unique way – Tenacity! Wenhwa Ts’ao elaborates, telling us to “Keep on trying. Despite many rejections, trust in yourself.” Born and raised in Taiwan, Ms. Ts’ao has a fresh perspective to bring to Hollywood, and has already accomplished a great deal, being a Professor and Director of Graduate Study at Columbia College Chicago as well as an award-winning filmmaker. So, what is their advice for aspiring filmmakers? Well, several times we asked, and several times we received this answer, so eloquently summed up by Anika Poitier, award-winning director of The Devil Cats: “Just do it!” Do the work, hone your craft, create new worlds, bring new characters to life. Whether it’s a 48-Hour Film Competition, or just shooting with friends in your back yard, they all agree that doing the work builds your confidence and your momentum to get you moving in the right direction (pun intended!). If ever you find yourself feeling discouraged, take Mako Kamisuna’s advice and remember, “The more challenging, the more rewarding it is.” As an accomplished feature film editor and NYU graduate, she is certainly no stranger to a challenge! Denise Plumb adds, “Surround yourself with supportive, creative friends.” A creative powerhouse in her own right, Denise owns her own production company and is the writer/director of festival-favorite, A Mile in My Shoes, as well as co-director of A Voice for Choice, a feature length documentary about the 2004 March for Women. Each of these women has taken a giant leap toward taking Denise’s advice by joining efforts with AFI, for that is exactly what the Directing Workshop for Women is all about – support – through their invaluable resources, connections, knowledge, and prestige. Trisha Gum explains that it was this “nurturing” atmosphere that drew her to AFI, an important “stepping stone” for realizing her highest aspirations. Having worked on such notable stop-motion projects as Titan Maximum and Robot Chicken, Trisha is especially excited to have the support of such a prestigious program as AFI to help her transition to this brand new phase of her already impressive career.
   Thanks to AFI, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Kathryn Bigelow, who has blazed a long-overdue trail for women in film, women all over the world now have proof that their filmmaking dreams are within reach. If the eager crowd at this year’s Directing Workshop for Women Showcase is any indication, it would seem the floodgates have finally opened for women who will no doubt follow in the footsteps of Kathryn Bigelow, and take their place among the members of the most exclusive club in Hollywood – Oscar-winners. The days when “a woman’s voice is not… as powerful as a man’s” are soon over, and women are fast becoming a driving force – as Joe Petricca, AFI Conservatory Executive Vice Dean, proclaimed in his introductory statements, “open the door, and talent will find a way.”

DWW Bootcamp!

2011-05-24T22:35:00.000-07:00

Even though Jeff was given two left paws he did an awesome job!Test shooting for "Losing Ferguson"

The crew was AMAZING! It was such a great day! Thanks again to everyone who took part in the bootcamp!

editing!

WORKSHOP!!

2011-05-23T22:45:00.000-07:00

Lunch before story boarding seminar at Santa Monica Airport!

Anika and Whenwa, auditioning actors.

Jane and Mako, acting workshop.

watching Walk the Line with screen writer Gill Dennis!

Amazing acting coach Joan Darling!

Kit and Whenwa prepping scenes

Kit directing actors.

Learning about film scoring from Paul Chihara

Watching scenes from Law and Order! Awesome!

Paul wears AMAZING cat shirts!

Mr. Schwartzy "laying down the law"

pitch meeting

Patty setting up pitch meeting.(she brought us coffee cause she is so nice, and we were so sleepy!)

Denise and I at pitch meeting.

ART DIRECTION AND COSTUMES!

2011-05-23T22:08:00.000-07:00

Some of the lovely ladies of "Losing Ferguson" :
Here we are having design meetings! So exciting!

Caroline Foley, Jen Stavish and Becky VanCleve

AFI Showcase! 2010

2011-05-20T22:45:00.000-07:00

2010 meets 2011!(lots of lovely ladies)

We were invited to last year's showcase of AFI's DWW! It was awesome! All the girls are wonderful, and Mama' Gum was my special guest that night at the DGA. Congrats to the 2010 girls! and I am honored to be apart of the 2011 team!

KICKSTARTER and AFI donations!!

2011-05-20T22:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys! Thanks again to the following people for generously donating to the film on kickstarter and AFI! you guys are very much appreciated!

Loan and Timmy Pham-Nolan, Paula Haifley, Glen and Jill Gum, Jeanette Baity, Amy Yeung, Michael Granberry, Sarah Lloyd-Kolkin, Abraham Benrubi, Mathew Senreich, Yogthulhu, Fabrianne Mendez, Amanda Hocking, Kcat Cool, Zeb Wells, Alina Seddon, Dan Field, Nicholas Butitta, Shadow Animation, Sarah Pence, Carly Bodmer, Dustin Sharpless, Liam Dunlop, Dan Mackenzie, Brent Johnson, Monica Bet, Erick Von Schulz, Anita Gum, Jesse Barack, Lauren and Brett Drake, Madeline Z, Alana Rivera, Mitch B, Eric Striffler, Kristy Lin, Diana DeFrank, Lisa F Jones, Teresa Pilar Huarte, Max Kuliev, Melissa Shepherd, Amreet Sandhu, Shadow Machine, Jennifer Stavish, Cean Aubrey Huckabay, Mike and Anna Hollingsworth, Mel F., Marissa Oyer, James Turnbull, Jenna Wilson, Susan Gum, Liz Harvatine, Joanne Robinson, Linda Cameron, Sharon Coffield.

You guys have no idea how very much this means to me! So thanks again to all of you for your support!

Trish!

Set Dressing shopping/scouting

2011-05-20T22:05:00.000-07:00

Caroline and I went to the Pasadena Flea Market and haggled and bargained for some fun set dressing elements!

WE MADE THE FRONT PAGE OF KICKSTARTER!

2011-05-03T16:58:00.000-07:00

So kickstarter has been nothing but AMAZING to us! And now they are being even more amazing by highlighting us on their home page! They also wrote a little blurb!

Thanks kickstarter! And thanks to all of you who have graciously donated on kickstarter!!!

-Trish

FERGUSON IS COMING TO LIFE!!!!!

2011-04-21T19:39:00.000-07:00

Becky and I went fabric.. or I guess fur shopping for Ferguson in the garment district! Fun times! Becky you rock and it's so exciting to see it slowly coming to life!

There is Ferguson in a pile on the counter!

Kickstarter launched!

2011-04-20T16:03:00.000-07:00

Hey guys Welcome to the "Losing Ferguson" Blog! This is where you will be able to watch the constant updates of "Losing Ferguson" As they happen! Thanks for your interest, check out our Kickstarter page and donate if you can, every little bit helps! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1045357347/losing-ferguson to donate!!!!