Col. Steven Metze, USA (Ret.)

Author: DonSwaynos

  • Flatland: The Movie

    My friend Dano’s new movie is having it’s world premiere in Austin on May 20th.

    Regal Arbor Cinemas
    Sunday, May 20th
    3:00 PM
    FREEEEEEE!
    Program will last approximately 1 hour
    Local cast & crew in attendance!

    Flatland: The Movie is an animated adaptation of the beloved mathematical fantasy by Edwin A. Abbott. Developed for educators to inspire their students, the film is also an entertaining and humorous adventure through multiple dimensions. Note I did not use the word ‘mathemagical’… despite the overwhelming temptation.

    Starring: Martin Sheen, Kristen Bell, Tony Hale, Joe Estevez, and Michael York. With Danu Uribe, Lee Eddy, Gary Peters, Shannon McCormick, T. Lynn Mikeska, & Robert Murphy.

    Screenplay: Seth Caplan, Dano Johnson, & Jeffrey Travis
    Producer: Seth Caplan
    Director of Animation: Dano Johnson
    Original Music: Kazimir Boyle
    Directors: Jeffrey Travis & Dano Johnson

    For more info:
    Flatland: The Movie site
    Austin Film Festival – event sponsor

  • Post-Production Progress Report

    Well after an extended holiday break, we’ve dived back into editing again… It was nice to be able to step away for a while.

    Regarding our last blog, we found a music supervisor, Dominique Preyer at Spin Cycle Films. Thanks to everyone who wrote to us with ideas and suggestions.

    So again no real news… maybe later…

    But here’s a fascinating photo essay on Bob Woodruff’s recovery after being hit by and IED, January, 2006.

  • Anyone Know Anything About Music Licensing?

    Does anyone have any advice regarding music licensing? …music licensing on budget?

    Anyone have any experience with “festival rights”? Any horror stories? Any good stories?

    Anyone know of a good way to go about licensing music that won’t cost a ton of money right now? Maybe some sort of back-end deal?

    Any advice would be appreciated and you’ll get a “special thanks” credit…

  • Post-Production Progress Report

    We’re Done! … for a little while anyway.

    Now we get to work on marketing the film. That’ll be fun.

  • Teaser Trailer Now Online!

    Here’s the teaser trailer for Year at Danger!