Local actors, directors, producers and artists of all types: between
this weather and the economy (especially in this area), we need
something to laugh about. Red Duck Pictures has just launched its very
first web series, via YouTube, MySpace and various other sites. <span></span>The series is titled <i>The Road to Sundance: on a shoestring budget</i>, a fake documentary on
a film crew in northeast Ohio,
trying to make an epic film and get it into the Sundance film festival.<span> </span>The catch: they have no idea what the hell
they're doing; and those who do, couldn't care less to try.<span> </span>Each episode runs approximately 7-10 minutes
in length.<span> </span>If you like "The Office,"
you'll appreciate the style we've produced the show in: mockumentary style that
is.<span> </span>We have a very talented cast in this
show, who make a compelling and believable set of characters.<span> </span>We also have a fantastic group of people
working behind the scenes to get it shot, written, scored, produced and
launched.<span> </span>The website <a href="http://www.roadtosundance.com/" target="_blank">www.RoadtoSundance.com</a>
is up
and running but we will be working out some kinks in it over the next
few days, so please be patient if you have issues when viewing it.<span> </span>Also, <a href="http://www.redduckpictures.com/" target="_blank">www.RedDuckPictures.com</a> has
videos and resources on the series as well, with hopes to completely revamp the
Red Duck site in the upcoming months.<span> </span>For those
of you who frequent MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/TheRoadToSundance" target="_blank">MySpace.com/TheRoadToSundance</a> is dedicated to promoting
the show, and you can have fun getting lost in the characters' world with
personal pages and information on the cast and crew of the "film."
<p>Each link below will take you to YouTube to view an
Episode.<span> </span>I recommend, for those of you
who have the option, click <b>WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY</b> to the bottom right of the
video on the page – it looks much better in that format!<span> That's a nice feature YouTube has recently added. </span>For those of you with children, in case
you're wondering, we would rate this TV-14, about what you would see in
primetime on network television.<span> </span>The
most foul language in the dialogue is bleeped – I know, to some of you that's a
disappointment…<span> </span>Also, available on
YouTube along with the episodes are extended clips for the videos, commercials
and cutaways featured in the show – you really have to check those out!!!<span> </span>Once you've watched, please, PASS THIS ON TO
ANYONE and EVERYONE!!!!<span> </span>Our hopes are to
start out with word-of-mouth getting some local attention, and hopefully,
eventually even more widespread.<span> </span>And, if
you use YouTube frequently or want to sign up, we'd love to have some ratings
and comments by the videos, and I'll gladly take feedback via email. <span> We</span> truly believe we have a great product here
and I hope you feel the same way.<span> </span>If
nothing else, we hope you get a good laugh out of it.<span>
What this can mean for you, if this keeps going, which is in our hopes,
we'll be looking for more cast and crew as the episodes progress.</span></p><p><span>Some names may be familiar to you - <br>
</span></p><p><span> Starring: Bobby Thomas, Andrew Goldsworth, Amy Pelleg, </span><span>Greg Lavell, Dusten Welch, Rick Montgomery Jr., Michael Riffle, </span><span>Tom Leland and Richard Rolenz <br></span></p>
<p><br></p><p>Episode 1 - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6zdAn5veg" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6zdAn5veg</a><br></p><p>Episode 2 - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN4kyjUHVYE&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN4kyjUHVYE&feature=related</a><br>
</p><p>Episode 3 - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zJFkJwz9iU&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zJFkJwz9iU&feature=related</a><br></p><p>Episode 4, Part 1 - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkmOQCIzTP4&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkmOQCIzTP4&feature=related</a><br>
</p><p>Episode 4, Part 2 - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWfVP1uzZic&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWfVP1uzZic&feature=related</a><br></p><p>Episode 5 - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXXXZhsgnbo&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXXXZhsgnbo&feature=related</a></p>
<p><br></p><p>Check out YouTube.com/RedDuckPictures for the entire
playlist and more video! Thanks for all your support, we really
appreciate it.<br></p><p> Sincerely,</p>
<p><span>
</span>~Matt Pallotta</p>
Matt Pallotta / Director<font color="#888888"><br>Red Duck Pictures<br>MattPallotta@RedDuckPictures.com<br><a href="http://www.redduckpictures.com/" target="_blank">www.RedDuckPictures.com</a><br><a href="http://www.roadtosundance.com/" target="_blank">www.RoadToSundance.com</a></font><br clear="all">
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