This has been a busy week. I am up to my elbows making props for Timewarp Films (we are in production for SEALED FATES) but this blog will get you up to date on the tons of stuff that has been going on. The first update is about Count Gore De Vol’s 10th Anniversary Roast. Leanna Chamish and I made a guest appearance on the show and you can see it right HERE!

As you can see from the photo above the lovely Leanna Chamish is holding up one of the Count Gore De Vol t-shirts that I designed. If you are interested in getting one for yourself, you can order it HERE.

I’m having a few problems with the email I set up for this site. I will let you know when that has been fixed.

A couple of week’s ago a successful indie film - PHANTASM - had a cast reunion in Chicago. Long time Phantasm phan and phriend Dustin McNeil was on hand and told me that there were people there with the limited-edition Phantasm poster I had put out several years ago. That was gratifying to say the least. Here is a photo of actor . Michael Baldwin and one of the posters. Thanks for sending the photo, Dustin!

Will miracles never cease!?!! I have the START of the Poor Man’s Process article up HERE. More photos and information will be added next week!

An action scene animation has been added to actor George Stover’s interview HERE.

Star of the small and large screen - veteran character actor George Stover - granted Smash or Trash an interview and we are happy to post in now complete with pics. Stover has appeared in countless movies (including ones for John Waters and Don Dohler), and gives a look into what it takes to become a successful actor. His interview can be found HERE.

Also, there will be a LOT of updates this week!!! Information on Count Gore De Vol’s 10th Anniversary Roast this July 11th - complete with an appearance by yours truly - can be found at his website (including on how to get one of the spiffy new t-shirts I designed for this special occasion!) by clicking HERE.

Director Justin Timpane’s hilarious new horror comedy NINJAS vs ZOMBIES has a brand new trailer. Check it out HERE!
Keep an eye out for my new article on how to do poor man’s process, as well as the upcoming interview with stunt performer Mark Bedell!

Smash or Trash wants to wish veteran character actor George Stover a very happy birthday this July 3rd! George has been in John Water’s movies, Don Dohler’s movies, and can be seen on such hit series as HOMICIDE. His latest movie projects include DUST AND DEATH, ONE-EYED HORSE, and TERROR IN THE PHARAOH’S TOMB. To celebrate his birthday I will be posting an extensive interview on his career in the very near future. Leave George a note here wishing him a great birthday!

I wanted to wish a warm happy birthday to my good buddy Mitch Klein, whom is my web administrator on this site as well. Mitch is a big Green Lantern fan, so I did up some art of him as his favorite character. Happy birthday buddy!

Wow! Been too long since an update! Sorry about that, but I have been busy with preproduction of a movie for Timewarp Films. However, this week I hope to post an article on Poor Man’s Process, as well as the interview of character actor George Stover. Stay tuned!

The charismatic Hollywood Producer Edward L. Plumb shares his secrets of how to produce an affordable independent movie - with big stars - in tinseltown! Click here for the first part of his interview.

 CASTING FOR FEATURE HORROR FILM

After seeing both national and world-wide distribution on four of their first five features, Timewarp Films, LLC will be holding open auditions for its sixth project, tentatively entitled “Sealed Fates.” This horror anthology project is slated to begin filming in late June. Several roles are available for both men and women, all races are welcome. Respectfully, no roles for children are available at this time.

Please bring a headshot and resume; however you MUST audition to be considered for a role.

Please do not call the hotel with any questions. All questions can be answered by Director Joe Ripple, via email at; timewarpfilms@comcast.net

For more information about our company, please visit www.timewarpfilms.com

I posted the first words of wisdom in the advice column section. You can get to it here.

Do you want to make a suggestion or comment about something on the site? Are you an independent filmmaker that wants us to review your movie? I have posted how to contact us here.

Visual Effects Artist Mitch Klein was good enough to look up some open source (read into that - free) for art, paint, and screenwriting software. For those of you interested in jazzing up your promo material, scripts, and such, look no further than the link below. More to come as I can list them. http://smashortrashindiefilmmaking.com/?page_id=16

Smash or Trash contributor Leanna Chamish interviews the beautiful, talented star of the “Fear of Clowns” movie franchise about her career. If you are an aspiring actor or actress, you will want to pay close attention to her words of wisdom. You can get to it by clicking here.
In the bull pin I am doggedly working on the interviews of Stuntman Mark Bedell, Producer Edward L. Plumb, and character actor George Stover. I’ve come down with the flu so there will be no other updates this week. Stay tuned for more helpful hints!