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VJ Day was Exile Movies 48 Hour Film Project. It was originally titled “Made In Japan” and premiered at the Providence Rhode Island 48 Hour Film project in 2007. Made In Japan won “The Best Use of Rhode Island” and was included on the Best of Providence DVD.

VJ Day is a holiday still celebrated in Rhode Island. Only RI celebrates the holiday as most states find it incredibly inappropriate to celebrate the dropping of the H-bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This film was shot for the 48 Hour film project and had many problems during the shooting including but not limited to: burst lights, exploding microphones, drunken cast and crew members, and other problems one can expect when you shoot in an open bar in 100 degree weather. It is neither a great technical achievement nor a storytelling high, however, we worked hard on it and we should be able to watch it.

With no more further apology, I present to you…. VJ Day.

VJ Day from Mark Fogarty on Vimeo.

Exile Movies in association with TSL Production is seeking NON-UNION actors for a film tentatively entitled “smalltown.”

Non-Union male and female actors between the ages of 18 and 80 are invited to attend an Open Call on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 10:00AM to 5:00 PM at Kay Studios, 66 Valley Street, East Providence, RI 02914. We are looking for a variety fo roles including the MALE LEAD (20-35).

Also: casting for a variety of upcoming projects including “The Devil Has A Variety Show“.

Please bring a current head shot and resume.

Sides will be available for a cold reading.

“SMALL TOWN” is an action adventure mythic thriller set in a suburban wasteland, smalltown is a once beautiful suburb overrun by drugs, poverty, prostitution and violence. For years the town has lived under two warlords, the Drug Lord and the Pimp. A truce between these two fathers was born, and has kept the town at peace. But not for long. War is on its way to smalltown.

Production is tentatively set for Summer 2009 with filming taking place in Rhode Island and the surrounding New England area.

If selected, participants will receive a film credit as well as a DVD copy of the finished product. Catering will be provided on set. Potential monetary payment will be contingent on the performance of the film and, as such, should not be expected as a guarantee.

This movie will be passed through the film festival circuit and will also be presented to film studios as a feature film.

If interested, please attend Open Call on May 30, 2009.

www.smalltownmovie.com

Jorge Vega, creator of the comics Gunplay & Kaeru Boy and winner of the 2007 Comic Book Challenge, has joined The Devil Has A Variety Show crew.  Jorge will be bringing his epic 9 Months to life as an animated series.  9 Months is the story of a pregnant seventeen year old, Thomasina Bigger.  After Thomasina kills the child’s father in self-defense, the father’s brother, a powerful druglord, vows to kill Thomasina as soon as her baby is born, giving her 9 months to live.   Thomasina picks up a gun and begins a journey which will transform her, testing her humanity along the way.

“Show me a story of a pregnant girl holding a gat and I’m hooked” said DHVS creator, Mark Fogarty.  ”I had a chance to read 9 Months and was blown away by the depth and power of the story.  Jorge is an incredible writer with a real instinct for storytelling.  We are honored to have him involved in the show.”  

The comic 9 Months is published by Two Fisted Press.   Issue 1 is already available for purchase.

You can find out more about Jorge Vega and the many incredible stories he has created at herobot.net

Providence –The winner of the 2008 Providence 48 Hour Film Project, “Man of The People”, will screen at Filmapalooza at the Miami International Film Festival on the weekend of March 13. The film was made in only 48 hours by Exile Movies, led by Mark Fogarty. After winning the Providence 48HFP event, the film is now competing against 69 other films from 15 countries on four continents for the title of Best Film of the 2008 48 Hour Film Project, which comes with a $5,000 cash prize.

Exile Movies shot their film in Providence, Rhode Island. “Man of The People” tells the story of Senator Dan Connelly, brilliantly played by Dan Dawson. The movie co-stars Erin Megin, Chach Dziadosz, Deb Condit, Jon Audette, Joe Henry, Kathleen Knight, Michele Metivier and Jonathan Jacobs and features original music by Josh Csehak with an original song written by Harrison Condit.

The Exile crew banded together to make the film in just under 48 Hours without any pre-planning at all.  While many 48 Hour Film Project teams have meetings in advance, Exile wanted to stay true to the spirit of the competition.  The crew clicked together immediately.  The film was beautifully shot by Director of Photography, David Kruta, with lighting design by Scott Crowningshield, and sound by Dana Neugent.  The film was co-produced by Michele Metivier and Assistant Directed by Beth Czerny.  The film was shot all around Rhode Island at various locations including Eddy’s bar.  Then the film was edited at Condit studios by Philip Kruta & Jose Reyes.

Exile Movies is currently working on a feature film entitled “smalltown” as well as the web-based series, “The Devil Has A Variety Show”.

About the 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project, sponsored by Panasonic, NAB, and Rumblefish, is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world. In 2009, more than 75 cities will participate, with over 30,000 filmmakers expected. The 48 Hour Film Project’s mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on “doing” instead of “talking.” The emphasis is also on building communities of local creative people, facilitating making new connections, showcasing skills, and celebrating what creativity and teamwork can accomplish in just one weekend. The 2009 tour begins in April and ends in October. For more information go to www.48hourfilm.com