JANUARY 2011
12/31
2011!
A TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR...
MAY YOU LIVE A LIFE OF MEANING WITH A COMMITMENT TO PURPOSE!
MAY YOU HAVE THE LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SUPPORT YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS!
MAY YOU LAUGH AND CHEER AND NOT ENDURE PAIN OR TEAR!
MAY YOU ENJOY ALL OF THE BEST AND NONE OF THE REST!
AND MAY YOUR FILMMAKING DREAMS COME TRUE!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, DREAM TEAM!
LOVE,
FRANK
AUGUST 2010

8/18

This is an event that nobody - living or dead - should miss!

ZOMBIE DOUBLE FEATURE!

Time :
September 10 at 8:00pm - September 11 at 1:00am

Location:
Tilton 9 Theatre
331 Tilton Road
Northfield, NJ

Hosted By:
Tilton 9 Theatre

Who doesn't like some quality time with Zombies? Consider this a test of trying to bring different types of cool retro/cult films to the area.

Come out for a ZOMBIE DOUBLE FEATURE on Friday, September 10th!

Both films are on 35mm film and sponsored by "Sewer Zombies"!

The first feature will start at 8:15pm. Tickets are available now and only cost $5 to see both of these cult classics.

SHOW SOME ZOMBIE LOVE FOR THESE 2 CULT CLASSICS!


8/1

CALENDAR GIRL: CHECK OUT THE TRAILER FOR THIS KILLER FLICK! http://calendargirlthemovie.com/


JULY 2010:

7/15

I LIVE MY LIFE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
"Dream as if you'll live forever,
Live as if you'll die today." -James Dean


AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE - NEWS!

American Dream Machine has been living up to its name and working like a machine! We have cinematic goals and the people necessary to achieve them. Now, it's time for execution!

ZOMBIE LOVE
(feature; horror rom-com; shooting June 2011)
Upon surviving a trip through the fiery pits of production hell and then taking a brief but necessary vacation in the netherworld of film limbo, ZOMBIE LOVE has returned from the grave and is currently undead as ever in pre-production, gearing up for a summer shoot next June. I am pleased to announce that there is a great chance that we will have the opportunity to shoot this film the right way this go around; or should I say, THE RED WAY! We have a lot of exciting stuff in the works and some very capable people on board, including a new producer, a new DP, a new special FX company, and a new leading lady, amongst some other newbies. Official announcements will be made very soon. If you are interested in making a quality investment and wish to help this film come to life and eat the brains out of audiences everywhere, then contact us at info@adreammachine.com about buying stock in Zombie Love LLC.

HOME FREE
(feature; buddy comedy; shooting November 2011)
Writer/Director, Brandon Zobel, takes on his first feature film with HOME FREE. This films tells the story of Monty and Calvin, two best friends and recent college grads, that live together in an apartment after graduating college and face tough economic times in which they can't find decent jobs to pay the bills and make ends meet. Their worst nightmare comes true when they end up getting evicted from their apartment by their landlord. This spells failure until they stumble upon a goldmine... a homeless shelter. They don't know it at the time, but what they have discovered is much more than temporary living quarters. It's a home unlike either of the two have ever known. We already have some name talent attached to this film and by the time we are finished casting, we expect to have even more. Furthermore, this film is something special. It will serve as a community service initiative as much as it will a cinematic endeavor. We will be shooting most of the film out of a Camden homeless shelter/soup kitchen. We will be using some of the homeless people that currently occupy the location as talent, and paying them for their acting services. Members of crew will be clocking in hours at the homeless shelter and working in the soup kitchen. This is cinema truly making a difference in the lives of a community. If you are interested in making a quality investment and wish to help remedy the social ails of poverty and destitution through film, then contact us at info@adreammachine.com about buying stock in Home Free LLC.

SHORTS
Currently we have quite a few short films slated for the next year and beyond. These films are all at different stages of production, ranging from pre to post. We typically shoot on weekends. If you're not a film person, but you are interested in working on a film, then perhaps working on one of these films would be a great opportunity for you to get your feet wet. Typically, I say, dive in the deep end and learn how to swim, but this method works too. Experience is clutch when it comes to working on a feature film, so you can get that experience by working on some shorts to start. Shoot us an email at info@adreammachine.com if this is of interest to you.

CASTING & OTHER INFO.
We have auditions forthcoming for upcoming ADM projects during the 2010-2011 production year. Please inquire if you are interested in auditioning and/or wish to serve in another capacity with productions.

PHILADELPHIA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK (PEN) MONTHLY MIXER - TUESDAY, JULY 20th @ BUFFALO BILLIARDS 6-10pm - PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Philadelphia Entertainment Network (PEN) will host their monthly networking session at Buffalo Billiards on Tuesday, July 20th, at which there will be a panel of producers who are looking for actors and crew for upcoming projects, including American Dream Machine. Be sure to invite your friends in the entertainment industry to this happy hour; the more - the merrier.

Remember, it's next week, Tuesday the 20th of July at Buffalo Billiards in Philadelphia from 6-10pm. There will be free software for all attendees. 

My good friend and fellow filmmaker, Steve Felt, is the organizer for everything that the Philadelphia Entertainment Network (PEN) does, so it's important for all of us to shoot him a thank you for his efforts in providing the Philadelphia film community with such great opportunities to network, socialize, and form collaborative initiatives. All you have to do is say, "THANK YOU, STEVE!" Yes, it's that simple. Sometimes a thank you can go a long way.

CHERYL KURN'S DREAM WEDDING VIDEO!

Another friend of mine, Cheryl Kurn, is looking for singers/actors that are interested in participating in a wedding video a la the YouTube viral video featuring Chris Brown's song, "Forever". If you're interested, check out the following info via Cheryl:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1eCRDe8-9OHB9W1ul534FNhtD8Hh8TuBM2VhitrDMAEI

Now, I am going to see INCEPTION, which will undoubtedly blow my mind and further justify my argument that Christopher Nolan is the Steven Spielberg of this generation of filmmakers.
http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com/

Send all questions, comments, and questionable comments to info@adreammachine.com! 

THE DREAM IS REEL. <www.adreammachine.com>


7/4th of July

"All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible." -T. E. Lawrence

Our forefathers had the courage to dream and that is why we enjoy the freedoms that we do. As Americans, we must always remember their bravery, along with those who have shared in their dream, giving their lives to keep the dream alive. To them, I raise my glass. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!


JUNE 2010:

6/30

THE DREAM IS REEL.

MAY 2010:

5/30

Someone should bitchslap me for not being more current and up to date with my news postings on here. Speaking of, is anyone willing to step up and take over ADM news reporting duties? Let me know. Thanks!

Anyway, how are my ADM film dudes and dudettes? What's up? What's new? How are you? Do you find these questions as trite as I do? Good. Great. Grand. Enough fluff, now on to business...

As many of you know, the Dream Team participated in its first 48 Hour Film Project. We received the genre of FANTASY, which we were happy to get; most of us were anyway. The other necessary criteria was as follows:

CHARACTER NAME: Joe or Jeannie Mandanda

JOB: municipal employee

PROP: Lettuce

LINE OF DIALOGUE: "Be sure she gets the message."

Using this criteria, we produced one of our best films to date! I went to the screening expecting to look like a rookie bitch, and surprised was I to find that our film, LET US EAT, was one of the best of the bunch. From the story to the performances to the production quality... we made a splash with our 48 Hour Film Project debut. It kicked ass! The audience was definitely feeling it. They laughed. They cried. They blew their load. As a filmmaker, that is precisely the response that I want from an audience. If you didn't have the opportunity to make it out for the premiere of LET US EAT, then you can check it out on our website.

I would like to thank all members of cast and crew for being so awesome and for working your asses off to make the best film possible. I can't imagine that there exists a better team than the one that I had for the 48HFP. I say that from the bottom of my heart. YOU TRULY ARE THE DREAM TEAM!

If you were not able to work on this project due to scheduling conflicts or prior commitments, then have no fear. We have a few projects coming up for which we will be posting for cast and crew. You can check out the details soon on our MySpace page, Facebook group, and of course on the American Dream Machine website: www.adreammachine.com.

2010 has already proven to be American Dream Machine's most productive year to date, and it's not even June! In addition to the films that we have produced, we have a brand spankin new website up and running and we're about to drop a fresh merch line. I can't wait to see how the rest of the year pans out. I think the movie magic is going to continue and we are going to create some awesome cinema! The best is yet to come!


APRIL 2010:

4/4

The "Calendar Girl" wrap party was last night and it was F'n ridiculous, complete with good food, plenty of alcohol (probably too much), bull riding, and karaoke. Many people from cast and crew were present (and by present I do not necessarily mean coherent). It was a blast. Earlier in the day, American Dream Machine was busy filming Raymond Ogilvie's short film, "Dream Emporium". It was our second complete day of shooting, and now only one remains. We are confident that this project will be another cinematic gem to add to the ADM collection. That's all for now, because I am going to see "Clash of the Titans" in 3-D IMAX! 


MARCH 2010:

3/31

"CALENDAR GIRL" IS A WRAP!


FEBRUARY 2010:

2/28

So... February has come and gone. I hope everyone had a very romantic Valentine's Day with their special someone, remembered our forefathers on Presidents' Day, and supported the USA during the Olympics. As for film, I am excited to announce that we have a few films that have recently finished in post-production. Our dramatic short, "Children Kill Dreams", marks the directorial debut of Eddie Noone and stars myself and Amanda Damron as a young couple torn between youth, dreams, and the reality of facing unplanned pregnancy. The screenplay was also a first for Eddie Noone, who has been showing incredibly vast abilities and versatility. "Children Kill Dreams" will be posted on our brand spanking new website within the next few months, following a run at various festivals (fingers crossed). "Point Blank Ultimatum" is a film that I conceptualized and shot over the course of 2 days. It was an experiment in improv and I am very pleased with the end result. Put in the careful hands of a good editor, the film turned out to be something rather special. In addition to directing, I also star in this highly intense thriller about a man who sets out to give a heartless corporate type a taste of his own medicine after being fired from his job. These 2 films will surely show off the development of American Dream Machine as we continue to grow and flex our cinematic muscles. Now, we love our own product and take great pride in all American Dream Machine projects, because they come from the labor, sacrifice, funding, creativity, and dreams of our very own, but make no mistake in that we also love to support the independent film community at large. We here at American Dream Machine are very excited - no, enthralled - no, ECSTATIC - about our involvement with the film "Calendar Girl". Tommy Avallone, John Guanere, and the producers of the Alan Ruck vehicle "Booted" are venturing into new and dark territory with their project, "Calendar Girl". It looks like it has some major potential; so much so that I have decided to step up as an associate producer on the project. I can sense how very special this film is going to be and have complete faith in the people involved. It's important that all of you support this film the same way that you would support an American Dream Machine film. Keep your eyes peeled on NBC, because you might just catch a little "Calendar Girl" coverage. That's all for now kiddies. You can stop reading. Go watch a movie.


JANUARY 2010:

1/30

It's the end of the first month of the year and just the beginning of great things to come in 2010. American Dream Machine is poised and ready to go with several projects in the works. This year truly promises to be the Year of the Machine! We have already completed most of our first feature film, "ZOMBIE LOVE", and we have 5 short films currently in post and 2 in pre-production, not to mention a web series that is currently in-development. We have already submitted 2 films to film competitions, and it's only January! I cannot wait to see what develops over the next year. 2010 is destined to be a landmark year for all of us at American Dream Machine, including YOU! Perhaps the most exciting news is the launching of our new website! It has been completely renovated and renewed by our internet carpenter and webmaster, Jim Cairns. He did an awesome job and the site is loaded with new faces, new features, new content, new casting calls, and news about ADM projects, shorts to features, pre to post. This website has got it all. CHECK IT OUT!


DECEMBER 2009:

12/31

American Dream Machine's Handbook for a Great 2010

HEALTH:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10.Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

PERSONALITY:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or worry over things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

SOCIETY:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6. 
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.. Stay in touch.

LIFE:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything. Respect and appreciate his power to do this and never take it for granted.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change, so be prepared.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come. Remember this.
38. When you wake up in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Innermost is always happy. So, be happy!
40. Tell the person who hired you "Thank You." They saw a character trait in you that others did not!

FILM:
41. Where there's a will, there's a way. You have to believe this, or no one else will.
42. Stick to the script.
43. Good directors know how to explain their vision to actors. Great directors know how to show their actors. Practice modeling techniques to convey direction for a scene.
44. Filmmaking is like building a house. A shooting schedule is the blueprint for making a film. Any member of cast or crew that does not show up to work or comes without their tools should be fired.
45. Actors are a dime a dozen, but treat them like million dollar babies.
46. Lead by example.
47. Investors are fickle. Explore all possible resources and always have a backup plan.
48. Budget isn't everything, creativity is.
49. Great films start with a great story. 
50. The only thing greater than a dream is a dream come true. The time is now. Make it reel. LIVE THE DREAM!

I wish all of you health and happiness in the year to come and the love and comfort of family and friends to make it all worthwhile. May 2010 be the year that all of your cinematic dreams come true. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE!


12/20

Hello Dreamers,

This time of year makes people think and reflect upon the days and years gone by; what could have been and what should be. It's also a time in which we express love and gratitude toward family and friends, recognizing them for what they truly mean to us.

A few days ago, the American Dream Machine family almost suffered a tragic loss. Yuvika Sharma (aka Vicky), who celebrated her 25th birthday on December 15th, had a severe asthma attack the very next day. She was rushed to the emergency room at Lourdes in Willingboro, NJ, and immediately transferred to the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The doctors and nurses did an excellent job taking care of Vicky. She remained hooked up to a ventilator while they did tests to assess the cause of the attack. After many tests, they were still unable to identify the exact cause for the life-threatening asthma attack. Today she was deemed healthy enough to be transferred home, where she is currently recovering. If you wish to send a get-well card to Vicky, her mailing address is 507 Garnet Drive, Burlington, NJ 08016. I'm sure that she would appreciate it.

In any case, this recent brush with death has really made me think about life. You never truly appreciate mortality until you are reminded of it. It seems too often that people take their breaths for granted. I don't wish to do that. With every breath that I breathe, I am thankful. I am in awe of this thing called life, and I am blessed with a wonderful cast of family and friends that make it worth living. Oftentimes, people don't take the opportunity to tell others what they mean to them and express their love.

I just want to take this opportunity right now to tell you that I love you for who you are and for all that you do to show your support of American Dream Machine. I'd also like to wish you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

For those of you who are not celebrating Christmas and to which MERRY CHRISTMAS does not apply, perhaps the following would be more acceptable:

HAPPY HANNUKAH!

HAPPY CHANNUKAH!

HAPPY KWANZAA!

HAPPY JEHOVAH'S WITNESS HOLIDAY!

HAPPY YOU-ARE-ALIVE-SO-FUCKING-ENJOY-IT-AND-BE-GRATEFUL-THAT-YOU HAVE-THE-LOVE-OF-FAMILY-AND-FRIENDS-THAT-TRULY-CARE-ABOUT YOU-AND-WISH-YOU-THE-BEST-IN-ALL-YOU-DO!

From all of us at American Dream Machine, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and a happy new year! LET'S MAKE 2010 THE BEST FUCKING YEAR EVER (cause 2009 kinda sucked)! And please, take the opportunity to tell those that you love how much they really mean to you.

Take care and God bless!

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine


NOVEMBER 2009:

11/23
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." -Albert Schweitzer 

I'd like to thank all of you for lighting that fire within me and inspiring me to keep the dream alive each and every day.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


OCTOBER 2009:

10/10
I've always looked at October as horror month. Yeah, there's some important holidays (and some unimportant ones) throughout the month, but they are all shadowed by one of the best holidays of all: HALLOWEEN! And the month is riddled with Halloween parties. So, for all intents and purposes, I believe that October is horror month. During this month, EVERYONE should be watching as many horror films as humanly possible. In attempt to make sure that all of you gore-lovers get your fix, I am inviting you to join me in attending the Terror Film Fest. Here are the details... TERROR FILM FESTIVAL
Terror Film Festival selected films ANNOUNCED!
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Were Baaaaaack... Terror Film Festival has announced their 2009 SELECTED FILMS to be screened this year in the upcoming fourth edition of Terror Film Festival. The festival will once again be held at the prestigious and gothic Ethical Society Building at Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia from October 20-24, 2009, and the event will again include filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world, as well as, celebrities, actors, distributors, and many other industry professionals. Plus, our world-class Screenwriting Competition, sponsored by InkTip.com. Every film and script has an opportunity to win a coveted “Claw Award”. And, it is all hosted by the star of the festival, Princess Horror.
SHOWTIMES are Tuesday through Friday 5pm, 6:45pm, and 8:30pm. Saturday 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5 pm, and the Claw Awards at 9 pm.
TICKETS for TFF have been SLASHED to $10, and $70 for a Bad-Azz VIP Pass (good for the entire festival). Tickets are available on the TFF web site at www.TerrorFilmFestival.net.
Live Your Dreams!! Or at least, YOUR NIGHTMARES…
Claw, Festival Director
Terror Film Festival
Horror, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller, Drama, Screenplay
Ethical Society Building
October 20-24, 2009 | Philadelphia, PA USA
Website: www.TerrorFilmFestival.net
When: Tue Oct 20 5pm – Sat Oct 24, 2009 10pm Eastern Time
Where: Ethical Society Building - East Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia PA 19103 (map)

American Dream Machine is going to be in full force at the festival. We'd like for you to join the Dream Team by coming out and supporting independent cinema and the horror film community. We hope to see you there. KEEP IT REEL!

5/5
The Project Twenty1 Film Festival was, once again, a smashing success! Stephanie Yuhas and Matt Conant along with their supporting cast have put together what I believe to be the Sundance of the east coast. They get films from around the world and around your town and put them on the big screen for everyone to see. Project Twenty1 is my favorite festival and I wish the wonderful people behind it nothing but the best in keeping it going for a long, long time to come. The films of 2009 were AWESOME! I'd like to applaud all of my friends that had films in the festival, especially Doug Seidel and Justice Productions for winning the Marketing Award for their "Paragon's Journal" campaign; Justice has been served. They were truly deserving of the award. Congratulations to all of the winners. I'm not going to get into who else won, but you can check out the winners athttp://www.projecttwenty1.com/Default.aspx?tabid=249 
If you missed the Project Twenty1 Film Festival this year, then you missed out. It's more than a film festival. VIVE LE CINEMA!


SEPTEMBER 2009:

9/25
Hello Dreamers,

It's been a while since I have sent out any news or updates to all of you wonderful people. Well, the time has come for a big announcement, and this one's BIG!

American Dream Machine is teaming up with the Project Twenty1 Film Festival on Friday, October 2, 2009 to bring you the first installment of Friday Night FX. Friday Night FX is going to be an amazing dress-up theme party to promote and exhibit Makeup FX artists (and get some people made up!) This will be a night of films, fun, and of course blood, guts, and gore. We encourage you to bring out your dead and show off your horrific creativity. Dress up and wear costumes that display your inner demon; the scarier, the better. Who knows, maybe you will be one of the FX make-up contest winners.

We're very excited about this event, because it provides us with the opportunity to take part in the best fest in town. Come out and join us for the festivities!

Here are the details about Friday Night FX:

Time: 9:30pm - 2:00am
Place: The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum
Location: 3819 Hamilton St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost: $5 CASH at the door/FREE with All-Access Pass

http://www.projecttwenty1.com/Default.aspx?tabid=244


IMPORTANT INFO:

Following the awesome Filmathon Shorts Showcase at International House, retreat with us at 9:30 to Friday Night FX, hosted at one of the coolest, funkiest venues in the area, The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum! About a 10 minute walk from the I-House, The Tiberino Museum is truly one of the hidden jewels of a city that proves Philadelphia celebrates the arts in all their forms. And yes, there is even a bar, serving a selection of delicious beverages.You'll want to bring your camera, not only for the amazing artwork but the...

FX MAKEUP CONTEST!

Come decked out in your most hideous wounds, burns, scars, scabs, humps, lumps, and general pustulous beauty and compete for the title Project Twenty1's Best FX Artist of 2009...and some stuff in a giftbag.

FX/MAKE-UP ARTISTS

If you are a Special FX makeup artist, bring out some of your gear and GO NUTS - use us as your canvases! And take pictures for your portfolio!


Note: Party admission is free with your stylish VIP lanyard! All others, it's only $5 CASH at the door! This is super-exclusive, so tickets cannot be sold individually in advance.


MAY 2009:

5/30
Dear Dreamers,

I was in a bad car accident last Tuesday. Since then, I have been doing a lot of reflecting. I feel very fortunate for walking away without a scratch on my body, but the mere possibility of grave consequence continues to haunt me, and inspire me. The car immediately in front of me made a quick right turn without any forewarning or using a turn signal. I slammed the breaks, but it was to no avail, because I hydroplaned right into the back of his car. Upon impact, I was sent reeling into oncoming traffic in the opposite lane. It was a matter of seconds that prevented me from being totaled by an oncoming vehicle. During this time, these fragile moments while the accident was happening, I thought about a lot of stuff. My life didn't flash before my eyes or anything, but a grand array of feelings, priorities, and people did. However, like in a dream, the ideas all seemed to run together. It's only now that I am able to make sense of these thoughts, and the message is clear. Take control over your life. Make your dreams reality. Live unto your destiny. This is your life, your dreams, your destiny, and you can't let anyone or anything prevent you from reaching the heights that your wings were built for.

I love you all.

Take care,

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine
frank@adreammachine.com
cell:856.534.0388
office:856.240.7921

"Dream as if you'll live forever,
Live as if you'll die today." -James Dean


5/5
OK, so since we started shooting the horror. rom-com, "Zombie Love", things have been CRAZY. Shooting a feature film is tough, especially a monster like this one. I've been leading anything but a normal and healthy lifestyle. However, I have managed to keep things in perspective. No matter what the situation, I always rely on my faith and a core set of values and beliefs that I have learned through the years. Here are some guiding principles that I live my life by...

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

Take care of yourself and those around you. God bless!


APRIL 2009:

"ZOMBIE LOVE" (in-production)

4/18
ZOMBIE LOVE FEST: THE SEQUEL!


MARCH 2009:

3/28
"ZOMBIE LOVE"...IT'S ALIVE!!!!!

3/18
This Saturday we are doing some B-roll coverage for the "Zombie Love" just to prepare for the real thing starting next weekend, March 28/29. If you are interested in being apart of the film and appearing in the film, then be at the following location on Saturday at 8am: 1200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. You may bring a few friends with you if know of some others that would like to participate. I hope to see you Saturday. Take care!

3/9
OK, so I haven't been keeping this thing as updated as I should, but I have been knee deep in preproduction on "Zombie Love", so I appreciate your patience. Despite the fact that I really don't have too much time right now to post all of the info that I would like to, I did want to let you know 2 things. The first thing is Zombie Love Fest will be happening on April 18th at the Fortress of the Arts in Philadelphia at 7pm. Everyone should have received a new invite. Please let me know if you did not, so I can send you the information. Secondly, the reason I removed the videos from the group page is because, as you probably already figured out, they would become property of Facebook and I would lose my rights to the material. FUCK THAT. Not happening. Anyway, I will try to keep everyone abreast changes, progress, and all things relative. Until next time... KEEP IT REEL!


FEBRUARY 2009:

2/15
I'd like to thank everyone for coming out to American Dream Machine's Zombie Love VD Party. I hope all of you had as much fun as I did.


JANUARY 2009:

1/24
OK so I tried to bite my tongue and keep my mouth shut about my feelings toward the Oscar nominations, but I must release the demons within and let all of you movie-going motherf'ers know how very pissed off I am. I apologize for the name-calling, but it's a byproduct of my rage. Sorry!

Now, Doug Seidel, a good friend and colleague of mine, did not enjoy "The Dark Knight". That's fine. To each his own, right? It's ok for him to disagree with 99% of America. He has every right to his opinion, so I grant him that. HOWEVER, the Academy snubbing the most important film of this decade is truly, undoubtedly the stupidest thing that they have done since giving Marissa Tomei an Academy Award (P.S. she's nominated again this year in the same category, but for a much better film by Darren Aronofsky called "The Wrestler"...definitely check it out. Mickey Rourke is AWESOME! Look for another film of his called "Killshot", produced by Quentin Tarantino later this year). Sorry, went off on a bit of a tangent. Anyway, I'm glad that Heath Ledger was nominated for "The Dark Knight", but where is the nod for Best Picture and Best Director. Ledger is rolling over in his grave right now (and it has nothing to do with the excessive drugs still roaming in his corpse). Christopher Nolan deserves credit and recognition from the Academy for creating such a masterpiece of modern cinema, transcending genre and box office appeal, and telling the story of Batman in such a riveting and epic fashion. The last film to enjoy the critical success and blockbuster numbers as "The Dark Knight" was a little film called "Titanic", which still sits atop the highest grossing films of all time list ("The Dark Knight" is #2). Like ""Titanic", "The Dark Knight" was a favorite of fans and critics alike. Both films changed the industry forever ("Titanic introduced revolutionary CG technology and "The Dark Knight" forever changed the definition of 'action film'). HOWEVER, "Titanic" was nominated for Best Picture. "The Dark Knight" was not. The director of "Titanic", James Cameron, was nominated for Best Director. The director of "The Dark Knight", Christopher Nolan was not. Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for Best Actor for "Titanic", whereas, Christian Bale was not nominated for "The Dark Knight". Kate Winslet was nominated for Best Actress for "Titanic", whereas, Maggie Gyllenhaal was not nominated for "The Dark Knight". Now, Heath Ledger is currently nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "The Dark Knight" and Billy Zane got snubbed for his brilliant performance in "Titanic", so that is ONE nomination that the "The Dark Knight" received that "Titantic" did not. WHOOPITY DOOO! Of course, being nominated isn't everything... WINNING IS. "Titanic" WON Best Picture AND Best Director. Obviously, "The Dark Knight" will not have the same opportunity. I suggest some good ol' fashioned vigilante justice, Batman style, to inflict pain and punishment upon those Academy voters that agreed with Doug Seidel when casting their ballots. I just hope that Heath Ledger wins for what is sure to be a performance that lives on throughout the history of cinema.

Oh well, not the first time I've been pissed off at the Academy, and certainly not the last. There were a few other disappointments, but I don't have the time or energy to rant and rave about how Clint Eastwood and Leo DiCaprio got snubbed for their respective performances in "Gran Turino" and "Revolutionary Road", not to mention Josh Brolin's performance in "W.", which is probably the most important political film of the last 8 years (explains A LOT), and how it got shut out completely. Anyway, I'll be having a party at my place on Oscar Sunday (2/22), so keep your eyes peeled for an invite that I will probably send out in the next week or so. Until next time... KEEP IT REEL!

Oh, and here's the event details for Zombie Love Fest: March of the Zombies:

ZOMBIE LOVE FEST: MARCH OF THE ZOMBIES!
Raise some funds...Raise some hell! Zombie Love Fest is back from the dead and taking over The Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia on Saturday, March 7th. Zombie Love Fest will once again be sponsored by American Dream Machine and Cinema Alliance and made possible by The Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia. It is an event organized by producers Frank Williams and Sean McKnight in partnership with Kat and the lovely people at The Fortress of the Arts, in order to raise funds for the feature film that American Dream Machine is shooting in the spring. Admission is $10 ($5 if dressed as a zombie). Rise from the horrific depths of mainstream cinema and march your way down to the Fortress of the Arts to enjoy some of the best independent films from filmmakers from across the country. This event will also feature two of the hottest bands from the tri-state area, guaranteed to rock your body and make you stiff as a corpse. It's all going down (6 feet deep!) at the Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia at 7pm. Let independent cinema breathe new life into you. All proceeds from the event will go toward the budget of the film. You don't want to miss this! Zombie Love Fest: March of the Zombies is going to be a lot of fun and sure to be better in its second go round. Bring out your friends. Bring out your family. BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!

WHEN: 7:00pm - Saturday, March 7th

WHERE: Fortress of the Arts
221 Glenwood Ave.
4th Floor
Philadelphia , PA 19140

CONTACT: ADM Office (M-F 5-9pm): 856.240.7921
Frank Williams: 856.534.0388
Sean McKnight: 610.291.1020

ADMISSION: $10
$5 if dressed as a zombie

DIRECTIONS:

Coming from New Jersey...

US-130 (N Crescent Blvd)

Continue onto RT-90 W (toll required for some segments)

Continue onto Betsy Ross Bridge W (toll required for some segments)

Bear right onto I-95 S (Delaware Expressway)

Take Exit 25 (Allegheny Ave, Castor Ave) on right

Turn right onto E Allegheny Ave

Turn right onto N Philip Street

Turn left onto W Glenwood Ave

You are at 221 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5708 (YOU ARE AT THE FORTRESS!)

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS!


1/22
81st Academy Awards®
Nominations Announced

Beverly Hills, CA — Nominations for the 81st Academy Awards were announced today (Thursday, January 22) by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis and Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker.

Ganis and Whitaker, who won an Academy Award® for his lead performance in “The Last King of Scotland” (2006), announced the nominees in 10 of the 24 categories at a 5:38 a.m. PT live news conference attended by more than 400 international media representatives. Lists of nominations in all categories then were distributed to the news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards Web site, www.oscar.com.

Academy members from each of the branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, etc. In the Animated Feature Film and Foreign Language Film categories, nominations are selected by vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible to select the Best Picture nominees.

Nominations ballots were mailed to the 5,810 voting members in late December and were returned directly to Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, the international accounting firm, for tabulation.

Official screenings of all motion pictures with one or more nominations will begin for members this weekend at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Screenings also will be held at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood and in London, New York and San Francisco.

All active and life members of the Academy are eligible to select the winners in all categories, although in five of them – Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject and Foreign Language Film members can vote only if they have seen all of the nominated films in those categories.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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Nominations for the 81st Academy Awards

Performance by an actor in a leading role
• Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor” (Overture Films)
• Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” (Universal)
• Sean Penn in “Milk” (Focus Features)
• Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.)
• Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler” (Fox Searchlight)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role
• Josh Brolin in “Milk” (Focus Features)
• Robert Downey Jr. in “Tropic Thunder” (DreamWorks, Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount)
• Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt” (Miramax)
• Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.)
• Michael Shannon in “Revolutionary Road” (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage)

Performance by an actress in a leading role
• Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married” (Sony Pictures Classics)
• Angelina Jolie in “Changeling” (Universal)
• Melissa Leo in “Frozen River” (Sony Pictures Classics)
• Meryl Streep in “Doubt” (Miramax)
• Kate Winslet in “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role
• Amy Adams in “Doubt” (Miramax)
• Penélope Cruz in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (The Weinstein Company)
• Viola Davis in “Doubt” (Miramax)
• Taraji P. Henson in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.)
• Marisa Tomei in “The Wrestler” (Fox Searchlight)

Best animated feature film of the year
• “Bolt” (Walt Disney), Chris Williams and Byron Howard
• “Kung Fu Panda” (DreamWorks Animation, Distributed by Paramount), John Stevenson and Mark Osborne
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Andrew Stanton

Achievement in art direction
• “Changeling” (Universal), Art Direction: James J. Murakami, Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt, Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Art Direction: Nathan Crowley, Set Decoration: Peter Lando
• “The Duchess” (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films), Art Direction: Michael Carlin, Set Decoration: Rebecca Alleway
• “Revolutionary Road” (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage), Art Direction: Kristi Zea, Set Decoration: Debra Schutt

Achievement in cinematography
• “Changeling” (Universal), Tom Stern
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Claudio Miranda
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Wally Pfister
• “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), Chris Menges and Roger Deakins
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Anthony Dod Mantle
Achievement in costume design
• “Australia” (20th Century Fox), Catherine Martin
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Jacqueline West
• “The Duchess” (Paramount Vantage, Pathé and BBC Films), Michael O’Connor
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Danny Glicker
• “Revolutionary Road” (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage), Albert Wolsky

Achievement in directing
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), David Fincher
• “Frost/Nixon” (Universal), Ron Howard
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Gus Van Sant
• “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), Stephen Daldry
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Danny Boyle

Best documentary feature
• “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)” (Cinema Guild), A Pandinlao Films Production, Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath
• “Encounters at the End of the World” (THINKFilm and Image Entertainment), A Creative Differences Production, Werner Herzog and Henry Kaiser
• “The Garden” A Black Valley Films Production, Scott Hamilton Kennedy
• “Man on Wire” (Magnolia Pictures), A Wall to Wall Production, James Marsh and Simon Chinn
• “Trouble the Water” (Zeitgeist Films), An Elsewhere Films Production, Tia Lessin and Carl Deal

Best documentary short subject
• “The Conscience of Nhem En” A Farallon Films Production, Steven Okazaki
• “The Final Inch” A Vermilion Films Production, Irene Taylor Brodsky and Tom Grant
• “Smile Pinki” A Principe Production, Megan Mylan
• “The Witness - From the Balcony of Room 306” A Rock Paper Scissors Production, Adam Pertofsky and Margaret Hyde

Achievement in film editing
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Lee Smith
• “Frost/Nixon” (Universal), Mike Hill and Dan Hanley
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Elliot Graham
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Chris Dickens

Best foreign language film of the year
• “The Baader Meinhof Complex” A Constantin Film Production, Germany
• “The Class” (Sony Pictures Classics), A Haut et Court Production, France
• “Departures” (Regent Releasing), A Departures Film Partners Production, Japan
• “Revanche” (Janus Films), A Prisma Film/Fernseh Production, Austria
• “Waltz with Bashir” (Sony Pictures Classics), A Bridgit Folman Film Gang Production, Israel

Achievement in makeup
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Greg Cannom
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), John Caglione, Jr. and Conor O’Sullivan
• “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (Universal), Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.),Alexandre Desplat
• “Defiance” (Paramount Vantage), James Newton Howard
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Danny Elfman
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), A.R. Rahman
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Thomas Newman

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)
• “Down to Earth” from “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman, Lyric by Peter Gabriel
• “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyric by Gulzar
• “O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Music and Lyric by A.R. Rahman andMaya Arulpragasam

Best motion picture of the year
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), A Kennedy/Marshall Production, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
• “Frost/Nixon” (Universal), A Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment and Working Title Production,Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Eric Fellner, Producers
• “Milk” (Focus Features), A Groundswell and Jinks/Cohen Company Production, Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, Producers
• “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), A Mirage Enterprises and Neunte Babelsberg Film GmbH Production, Nominees to be determined
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), A Celador Films Production,Christian Colson, Producer

Best animated short film
• “La Maison en Petits Cubes” A Robot Communications Production, Kunio Kato
• “Lavatory - Lovestory” A Melnitsa Animation Studio and CTB Film Company Production, Konstantin Bronzit
• “Oktapodi” (Talantis Films) A Gobelins, L’école de l’image Production, Emud Mokhberi and Thierry Marchand
• “Presto” (Walt Disney) A Pixar Animation Studios Production, Doug Sweetland
• “This Way Up”, A Nexus Production, Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes

Best live action short film
• “Auf der Strecke (On the Line)” (Hamburg Shortfilmagency), An Academy of Media Arts Cologne Production, Reto Caffi
• “Manon on the Asphalt” (La Luna Productions), A La Luna Production, Elizabeth Marre and Olivier Pont
• “New Boy” (Network Ireland Television), A Zanzibar Films Production, Steph Green and Tamara Anghie
• “The Pig” An M & M Production, Tivi Magnusson and Dorte Høgh
• “Spielzeugland (Toyland)” A Mephisto Film Production, Jochen Alexander Freydank

Achievement in sound editing
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Richard King
• “Iron Man” (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment), Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Tom Sayers
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood
• “Wanted” (Universal),Wylie Stateman

Achievement in sound mixing
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Mark Weingarten
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney),Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben Burtt
• “Wanted” (Universal), Chris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr Forejt

Achievement in visual effects
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
• “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.), Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin
• “Iron Man” (Paramount and Marvel Entertainment), John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan

Adapted screenplay
• “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.), Screenplay by Eric Roth, Screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord
• “Doubt” (Miramax), Written by John Patrick Shanley
• “Frost/Nixon” (Universal), Screenplay by Peter Morgan
• “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company), Screenplay by David Hare
• “Slumdog Millionaire” (Fox Searchlight), Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy

Original screenplay
• “Frozen River” (Sony Pictures Classics), Written by Courtney Hunt
• “Happy-Go-Lucky” (Miramax), Written by Mike Leigh
• “In Bruges” (Focus Features), Written by Martin McDonagh
• “Milk” (Focus Features), Written by Dustin Lance Black
• “WALL-E” (Walt Disney), Screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Jim

1/11
What a way to start the new year! American Dream Machine hosted American Dreamfest 2009 at McFadden's in Philly on Friday night and it was a major success despite the inability to truly talk with the loud sounds of music blasting from every which way. People exchanged business cards and got drunk and danced the night away. Everyone had a great time and that's what matters most. Saturday morning was a little rough for many of us, especially myself, but we had a production meeting prior to our casting call for the feature film, "Zombie Love." The production meeting went great and I am really excited by the talent that we have behind the scenes. The Dream Team is officially assembled and everyone shares in a sense of commitment, devotion, and enthusiasm for the project. Because of how great the meeting went, I was a happy man. I got a whole lot more happy, along with everyone else, when the sea of actors and actresses began to flood the Fortress. I am not lying when I say that we had zero down time. We ran our casting call from noon to 4:30 with no real breaks to speak of. It was exhilarating. We auditioned 25+ SAG and non-SAG actors for roles in "Zombie Love." We had an excess of talent, and I am certain that we have the on-screen talent necessary to make this film a blistering success. "Zombie Love" is going to wake the dead and breathe new life into independent cinema. We have another casting call on Tuesday, January 20th from 7-11pm at the Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia. If you are an actor looking to be apart of a special film, then we encourage you to attend this casting call. Please bring your resume and headshots and have a monologue prepared. Well, it's been a long and exciting weekend and a great start to the year. 2009 is going to be BIG. I can feel it. Can you? Thought so. Until next time, keep it reel!


DECEMBER 2008:

12/31 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello Dreamers,

I hope that your holidays are going well and that you, your family, and your friends are together, happy, and healthy. This time of year can sometimes be a bummer because of the shitty weather. I mean, when we were kids, the snow used to make the winter weather worthwhile. Now, it's just cold and wet and filled with darkness. It sucks. It's no wonder why this time of year is when people are most suicidal, or perhaps even why a man would be crazy enough to dress up like Santa, strapped with enough dynamite to melt the North Pole, and kill 9 people before igniting himself and roasting like chestnuts by an open fire. HO HO HO...Mother Nature is a ho fo sho. Mother Nature is a cold bitch during the winter months and she shows us no love or warmth. However, I suppose that's why we have the best holidays during this time of year. They bring us together and enable us to cope with Mother Nature during her menstrual cycle. I hope that the love and warmth of your family and friends is getting you by. I wish you nothing but the best in luck and love in the year to come.

Oh, and I have some exciting news and updates from American Dream Machine as we readily prepare for production on our first feature film, "Zombie Love." Check it out!

ZOMBIE LOVE IS COMING TO EAT YOUR BRAAAIIINS! The production schedule for the feature film "Zombie Love" is as follows:

"ZOMBIE LOVE" PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Weekend of March 28/29

Weekend of April 4/5

Saturday, April 11

Week of April 13-17

*Times and Locations will be sent to you via email when they are confirmed --- please call/email with any questions.


OTHER "ZOMBIE LOVE" RELATED EVENTS

Friday, January 9 - American Dream Machine Networking Party @ McFadden's in Philly 10pm-1am ($15 Open Bar)

Saturday, January 10 - "Zombie Love" Production Meeting/Casting Call @ Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia 10am-5pm
-Production Meeting 10am-12pm
-Casting Call 12pm-5pm
*Lunch will be provided to the Dream Team.

Tuesday, January 20 - "Zombie Love" Casting Call @ Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia 7pm-10pm

Saturday, February 14 - Zombie Love VD Party @ The Field House in Philly 7pm-10pm (FREE Open Bar 7pm-8pm OR extend your drinking privileges to include a $20 Open Bar 7pm-10pm). Who does your heart bleed for? Bring them with you, dead or alive, and share a romantic night with filmmakers, artists, and musicians. So dig up that special someone, because there won't be a better Valentine's Day party anywhere!

Saturday, March 7 - ZOMBIE LOVE FILM FESTIVAL: MARCH OF THE ZOMBIES! Rise from the horrific depths of mainstream cinema and march your way down to the Fortress of the Arts to enjoy some of the best independent films from filmmakers from across the country. This event will also feature two of the hottest bands from the tri-state area, guaranteed to rock your body and make you stiff as a corpse. It's all going down at the Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia at 7pm. Let independent cinema breathe new life into you.


Now, the entire Dream Team, including myself, have email accounts that they will be using to communicate during the production of "Zombie Love" (and future productions) just to simplify matters and allow for everyone to maintain active correspondence. Give me a call and I will gladly walk you through it step by step. It's pretty simple. Go to adreammachine.com/webmail. Login requires an email and password. Your email address is fullname@adreammachine.com and your password is fullname. I'm pretty sure you'll figure out how to work this.

Anyway, if I don't hear from you by midnight tonight, then HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's a toast to making all of our cinematic dreams come true in 2009!

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine


12/25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hello Dreamers,

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. For those of you who are not celebrating Christmas and to which MERRY CHRISTMAS does not apply, perhaps the following would be more acceptable:

HAPPY HANNUKAH!

HAPPY CHANNUKAH!

HAPPY KWANZAA!

HAPPY JEHOVAH'S WITNESS HOLIDAY!

HAPPY YOU-ARE-ALIVE-SO-FUCKING-ENJOY-IT-AND-BE-GRATEFUL-THAT-YOU HAVE-THE-LOVE-OF-FAMILY-AND-FRIENDS-THAT-TRULY-CARE-ABOUT YOU-AND-WISH-YOU-THE-BEST-IN-ALL-YOU-DO!

From all of us at American Dream Machine to you and yours, have a happy and safe holiday season and happy new year! LET'S MAKE 2009 THE BEST FUCKING YEAR EVER! Take care and God bless!

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine


NOVEMBER 2008:

11/27 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Hello Dreamers,

On behalf of all of us at American Dream Machine, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! I cannot tell you fine ladies and gentlemen how thankful I am to have such a great group of supporters. You people are the gears in the Machine that make everything worthwhile. Thank you for your continued support. Now, eat til you can't see your feet and be thankful with every bite for the family that surrounds you during this great food-filled day. May the blanket of family cover you today and always and provide you with warmth, comfort, and love.

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine

11/4 - ELECTION DAY!

Hello Dreamers,

I just wanted to take this opportunity to encourage all of you to get out there and do what you're probably already going to do anyway: ROCK THE VOTE. As you know, this election is one of the most important in our great nation's history due to the present state of the union. It is our responsibility that we use our right to vote in this pivotal time. We need to take this country back. Show Washington that your vote counts. Hit the polls and do your civic duty. Let your vote be your voice and scream so loud that the Statue of Liberty has to cover her hears and Abe Lincoln falls out of his chair. Be heard.

"Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and heart to this vote."
- Daniel Webster

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine


OCTOBER 2008:

10/19

Hello Dreamers,

Thank you to all friends, family, and kind-hearted souls that made it out last night to the Fortress of the Arts to show love and support for American Dream Machine at Zombie Love Fest. You were the reason the event was such a massive success and I speak for everyone at American Dream Machine when I say that we truly appreciate your spirit, enthusiasm, and contributions for the arts and cinema. We will be holding another "Zombie Love" event in February for those of you who were unable to make it out this time. You can check out the first official trailer for the film exclusively at www.adreammachine.com. Until then, take care and keep livin the dream!

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine


10/10
Hey there dreamers, sorry if it's been a while without any communication. I have been knee deep in pre-production on "Zombie Love" and preppin for Zombie Love Fest, which will happen this coming Saturday, October 18th, at the Fortress of the Arts in Philadelphia. I cannot tell you how very excited I am about the event. I hope that you are too. Here are directions for those of you who are Fortress virgins. 

DIRECTIONS:

Coming from...

US-130 (N Crescent Blvd)

Continue onto RT-90 W (toll required for some segments)

Continue onto Betsy Ross Bridge W (toll required for some segments)

Bear right onto I-95 S (Delaware Expressway)

Take Exit 25 (Allegheny Ave, Castor Ave) on right

Turn right onto E Allegheny Ave

Turn right onto N Philip Street

Turn left onto W Glenwood Ave

You are at 221 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5708 (YOU ARE AT THE FORTRESS!)

Outside of all things Zombie Love, not much else to report. Check out Cinema Alliance at cinema-alliance.com for the Zombie Love Fest film lineup, which is now up. See ya Saturday!


SEPTEMBER 2008:

9/13
So I would just like to start off by saying thank you to all of the wonderful people from the American Dream Machine family that wished me a happy birthday and made me smile despite taking one step closer to the pearly gates. THANK YOU! Seriously though, getting old sucks, but the road is so much better when it is paved with the love and support of people like you. I love you all. GROUP HUG! I'm sure Club 27 is going to be pretty sweet, after all, it is how old Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were when they broke it big with "Good Will Hunting" (cough cough "Zombie Love" cough cough). Of course, it is also probably better known for being a rockstar memorial age, since Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Rivers Phoenix, and Janis Joplin all met their demise at 27. Oh well, either way, I guess I better make it special.

Oh, as previously mentioned, we have an event on October 18th at the Fortress of the Arts, which we are expecting to be a MAJOR SUCCESS. The details are listed below. In any case, I paid my first visit to the Fortress of the Arts to attend my first Film Industry Meetup Group (http://filmind.meetup.com/239/ ...I highly recommend you join this Meetup group if you have any film aspirations), so it was a night of firsts, and I cannot tell you how fucking spectacular this place is. It is truly amazing and quite a colossus. I am sooo excited about Zombie Love-Fest. You are not going to believe the spectacle that awaits you on the 18th. Come one...Come all! It will be a night that you will never forget, showcasing the best in local independent cinema and live music from the area. Not to mention the fact that all proceeds will go towards the budget for production of "Zombie Love." BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!


AUGUST 2008:

8/30
ANNOUNCEMENT: ZOMBIE LOVE FEST! Raise some funds...Raise some hell! At the Fortress of the Arts in Philly on Saturday, October 18th, we will be holding Zombie Love Fest. It is an event that we are holding it to raise funds for the feature film that we are shooting in the spring. Cover is $15 and will include live music, independent films and filmmakers from the area, and a caricature artist. Oh, and did I mention, hot zombie waitresses will be serving drinks throughout the night. All proceeds will go toward the budget of the film. You don't want to miss this! Zombie Love Fest is going to be a lot of fun. BRING OUT YOUR DEAD! See ya there!

8/3
There's a lot of stuff going on at American Dream Machine right now. First of all, the feature film we were planning on shooting this fall, "Zombie Love", has been pushed back to make room for a bigger budget and as a result some short films that were slated for after the project have been pushed up. We're nonstop, so if a project gets moved back, then another steps up. It's how we do. Other than that, just a lot of writing, networking, and creativity. We're very excited about 2009 already (which is most likely when we will make "Zombie Love" and a few shorts with some real meat to them).

I'd like to give a shout out to Doug Seidel, Allen Gottfried, Sean Gallagher, and the rest of the Justice Productions team, who are currently working on their Project 21 film, which is a film that is written, shot, and edited in 21 days. We here at American Dream Machine wish them the best of luck with production and rest assured that their film will be awesome. In the name of Justice, take home some awards fellas!

Welp, I think that's all for now. Remember if you have any questions about what American Dream Machine is doing right now, have film ideas that you think might be worth pitching, and/or wish to be apart of the action, feel free to contact any member of our Dream Team and you can expect a prompt response. LIVE THE DREAM!


JULY 2008:

7/20
Sooo we wrapped on "Oneirophobia" and since then have taken a little break from production (that's a bold faced lie, we never stop working and we never sleep). We are currently seeking additional investors for "Zombie Love" so that we can purchase some extra goodies for production, which is slated for the fall. Right now we are currently working with a budget of about $10 grand, which is more than we have had on any previous productions. This is a very small number as anyone in film production would agree, but we are fully capable of making a quality film with this kind of budget. In fact, quality is not even the right word. I think, AMAZING is much more appropriate. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest as pre-production on our feature film, "Zombie Love", continues. Oh yeah, GO SEE THE DARK KNIGHT!

7/9
We are currently shooting another short film entitled "Oneirophobia" and we are looking to wrap our 3-day production this Thursday. I am thinking that we should have this one up and running into your eyes and ears by the end of the month. "Oneirophobia" is all about people's fears and how they limit us from living the lives we want and need to live. Look for it later this month. Oh, and preproduction on our feature film "Zombie Love" keeps rockin and rollin along. The Dream Team just keeps getting bigger and better and we will be welcoming Jose Cruz and Cruz Control Pictures into the family. Jose Cruz is coming aboard as a producer on the film. This film will mark the first, and certainly not last, collaboration between American Dream Machine and Cruz Control Pictures. To say that we are excited would be a BIG understatement. "Zombie Love" is going to be something truly special.

7/8
So on Sunday, June 29th, myself along with David Thomas decided to join forces with the acting talents of Peter Zielinski for a little experiment in cinema that produced 'shocking' results in the matter of 5 hours. The short film is "Shock Value" and you can now find it on our MySpace page, Facebook group, YouTube account, or right on our website at www.adreammachine.com. Check it out! You'll be SHOCKED!

7/4
Hello Dreamers!

First of all, Happy 4th of July! I would just like to thank everyone for coming out last night and making the first annual American Dreamfest a stunning success. Thank you to DJ Lil Dave for providing us with the sickest soundtrack a party has ever seen and Joe Mitchell for providing us with such a great venue at the Level Room. Some other individuals I'd like to thank for helping to make the event the hottest party of the summer (and maybe year) are Dawn Brawley, Matt Williams, Maureen Murray, Elle Goga and friends, Sean Klose, Adam Wiedmann, the bartenders at the Level Room, and everyone else for that matter...THANK YOU! I am sooo looking forward to American Dreamfest '09! Take care peeps and have a Happy 4th! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Frank Williams
American Dream Machine

7/3
TONIGHT American Dream Machine will be hosting American Dreamfest 08 @ The Level Room in Philly (located 22nd & Market). Come out and celebrate the great freedoms upon which this country was founded on, and all of the other freedoms that we create for ourselves. Party with the Dream Team!!! See how movers, shakers, and movie-makers really party. Oh...and smile, you're on camera!!! Guaranteed to be the hottest party of the summer. Don't miss out on the fun. Come party with American Dream Machine as well as other industry professionals at this patriotic gathering featuring DJ Lil Dave, drinks specials, good lookin people and good times that you won't soon forget. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Event: AMERICAN DREAMFEST 08
Host: American Dream Machine LLC
Type: Party - Night of Mayhem
Start Time: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time: Friday, July 4, 2008 at 2:00am
Location: The LEVEL ROOM (2101 Market Street)
City/Town: Philadelphia, PA
Contact Info.
Phone: 8565340388
Email: dawnbrawley@adreammachine.com

7/2
Production on our feature film, "Zombie Love" grows closer and the excitement and anticipation is building. As of right now, we are set to begin shooting in the fall (details to come). We will be shooting a few short films over the next 2 months, including "Oneirophobia" and "?" (aka "Question Mark"). Also, we had a one-day shoot with the 2-Live Crew for the short film "Shock Value" starring Peter Zielinski and we think that it turned out pretty frickin good; should be posted sometime this week. If you have any questions about current projects and/or you would like to be considered to work on future projects, please contact us. Look forward to seeing everyone at American Dreamfest '08!


JUNE 2008:

6/5
American Dream Machine continues to kick ass and take names! Despite a marginal turnout for our networking party at The Level Room following our first ever casting call at that location, we successfully casted "Oneirophobia" as well as our leading man in "?" with some truly impressive talents. As for our casting call for "Zombie Love" (feature film to be produced this summer 08), we will be holding a casting call on June 26th followed by a networking party at The Level Room, our new central casting location, made possible by Reelizations Casting. Here are the details for the casting call on June 26th...

ON JUNE 26th @ THE LEVEL ROOM IN PHILADELPHIA FROM 5:00pm TO 8:00pm, AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE LLC, IN ASSOCIATION WITH REELIZATIONS CASTING, WILL BE HOLDING A CASTING CALL FOR A FEATURE FILM THAT WILL BE SHOOTING THIS SUMMER. PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHOOTING FOR THE FILM, "ZOMBIE LOVE", WILL TAKE PLACE DURING AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER (AVAILABILITY ON ALL SHOOTING DATES IN AUGUST IS REQUIRED --- SCHEDULE PENDING).

AUDITIONS FOR LEADS AND SUPPORTING ROLES WILL BE HELD AT LEVEL ROOM LOUNGE LOCATED AT 22nd AND MARKET ST. IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. REGISTRATION IS FROM 5-6pm AND AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 6-8pm. PLEASE FORWARD ALL HEADSHOTS AND/OR RESUMES TO DAWN BRAWLEY AT DAWNBRAWLEY@ADREAMMACHINE.COM 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO AUDITION. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A HEADSHOT AND/OR RESUME, YOU MAY STILL AUDITION. ALL ACTORS SHOULD COME PREPARED WITH A MONOLOGUE AND BE READY TO PERFORM COLD READS FROM SCRIPT.

***FREE ADMISSION TO NETWORKING PARTY WITH AUDITION REGISTRATION.***

IF YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN BEING IN THE FILM, BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO BE APART OF THE MOVIE MAGIC, THEN GIVE US A CALL AND/OR SHOOT US AN EMAIL AND WE WILL TRY TO FIT YOU INTO A CAPACITY THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENTS BEHIND THE SCENES. ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS, CAN BE DIRECTED TO DAWNBRAWLEY@ADREAMMACHINE.COM.

*To access the most recent news and stay updated on future casting calls for American Dream Machine projects, join our Reelizations Casting group!


MAY 2008:

5/25
I just posted the second teaser trailer for our summer, feature film project, "Zombie Love." I cannot tell you how excited I am about this film. It's going to be a major milestone for American Dream Machine, but it's not going to drop until summer 2009, so you'll just have to live off the trailers until then. Enjoy!

5/15
I just finished a short film entitled, "The Rest of Your Life." In my opinion, it is the best film that American Dream Machine has produced to date. I think that you will like it a lot. You can watch it now on our MySpace page (http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2111602341). Our Facebook group and YouTube account can't handle it...it's that good! Check it out!

5/10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

As you may or may not know, the casting call that we announced last month was canceled. We didn't receive confirmation from The Level Room in time to move forward with having it. However, we have since worked out the kinks and the casting call has been rescheduled. Here is the information for our casting call at The Level Room that will take place on May 29th:

ON MAY 29th @ THE LEVEL ROOM IN PHILADELPHIA FROM 5:00pm TO 8:00pm, AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE LLC, IN ASSOCIATION WITH REELIZATIONS CASTING, WILL BE HOLDING A CASTING CALL FOR 2 SHORT FILMS THAT WILL BE SHOT BACK TO BACK IN LATE JUNE/EARLY JULY ("?" AND "ONEIROPHOBIA"). PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHOOTING FOR THE FILM "?" WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE DATES OF JUNE 28, 29, AND 30 AND PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHOOTING FOR THE FILM "ONEIROPHOBIA" WILL TAKE
PLACE ON JULY 6, 7, AND 8 (AVAILABILITY ON ALL SHOOTING DATES IS REQUIRED).

*SHOOTING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

AUDITIONS FOR LEADS AND SUPPORTING ROLES WILL BE HELD AT LEVEL ROOM LOUNGE LOCATED AT 22nd AND MARKET ST. IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. REGISTRATION IS FROM 5-6pm AND AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 6-8pm. PLEASE FORWARD ALL HEADSHOTS AND/OR RESUMES TO DAWN BRAWLEY AT DAWNBRAWLEY@ADREAMMACHINE.COM 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO AUDITION. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A HEADSHOT AND/OR RESUME, YOU MAY STILL AUDITION. ALL ACTORS SHOULD COME PREPARED WITH A MONOLOGUE AND BE READY TO PERFORM COLD READS FROM SCRIPT.

***FREE ADMISSION TO NETWORKING PARTY WITH AUDITION REGISTRATION.***

IF YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN BEING IN THE FILM, BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO BE APART OF THE MOVIE MAGIC, THEN GIVE US A CALL AND/OR SHOOT US AN EMAIL AND WE WILL TRY TO FIT YOU INTO A CAPACITY THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENTS BEHIND THE SCENES. ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS, CAN BE
DIRECTED TO DAWNBRAWLEY@ADREAMMACHINE.COM.

*To access the most recent news and stay updated on future casting calls for American Dream Machine projects, join our Reelizations Casting group!

5/5
I just finished a short film entitled, "The Birds & The Bees." It's a comical take a an important talk between father and son. You'll get a laugh out of it. Check it out!


APRIL 2008:

4/15
I just finished a music video for the band New Liberty for their song, "Go Big or Go Home." Check it out!

4/2
ON MAY 1st @ LEVEL ROOM IN PHILADELPHIA FROM 5:00pm TO 8:00pm, AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE WILL BE CASTING FOR 2 SHORT FILMS THAT WILL BE SHOT BACK TO BACK IN LATE JUNE/EARLY JULY ("?" AND "ONEIROPHOBIA"). PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHOOTING FOR THE FILM "?" WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE DATES OF JUNE 28, 29, AND 30 AND PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHOOTING FOR THE FILM "ONEIROPHOBIA" WILL TAKE PLACE ON JULY 6, 7, AND 8 (AVAILABILITY ON ALL SHOOTING DATES IS REQUIRED).

*SHOOTING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

AUDITIONS FOR LEADS AND SUPPORTING ROLES WILL BE HELD AT LEVEL ROOM LOUNGE LOCATED AT 22nd AND MARKET ST. IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. REGISTRATION IS FROM 5-6PM AND AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 6-8PM. PLEASE FORWARD ALL HEADSHOTS AND/OR RESUMES TO DAWN BRAWLEY AT DAWNBRAWLEY@ADREAMMACHINE.COM 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO AUDITION. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A HEADSHOT AND/OR RESUME, YOU MAY STILL AUDITION. PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH A MONOLOGUE AND BE READY TO PERFORM COLD READS FROM SCRIPT.

***FREE ADMISSION TO NETWORKING PARTY WITH AUDITION REGISTRATION.***

IF YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN BEING IN THE FILM, BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO BE APART OF THE MOVIE MAGIC, THEN GIVE US A CALL AND/OR SHOOT US AN EMAIL AND WE WILL TRY TO FIT YOU INTO A CAPACITY THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENTS BEHIND THE SCENES. ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS, CAN BE DIRECTED TO DAWNBRAWLEY@ADREAMMACHINE.COM.

*To access the most recent news and stay updated on future casting calls for American Dream Machine projects, join our Reelizations Casting group!


MARCH 2008:

3/22
For anyone that might have missed the boat on ADM's casting call for "Bullets & Fist", don't fret. Start getting your headshots and resumes ready! We will soon begin casting for our short film, "Oneirophobia", which is a psychological fantasy about the fears that place us in a world of limitation and prohibit us from living the lives that we were meant to live. We are looking at a late June/early July shoot, so most likely we will schedule casting for principles and supporting characters during the month of May. We will keep you updated on casting and production. Also worth noting, we are currently seeking corporate sponsorship for this film, so if you know of any major companies or local businesses that would like to lend their support (and money), let us know. If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please direct them to Dawn Brawley at dawnbrawley@adreammachine.com.

3/15
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH! "True friends stab you in the front" according to Oscar Wilde, so make sure that your back is always to your enemies and you are staring your friends dead in the eye when they plant their daggers into your heart.

NEWSFLASH! ADM has posted a teaser trailer for its feature film, "Zombie Love". I know what you're thinking, 'how can you have a teaser trailer for a film that has not even started production yet?' Well, to that I say, CHECK IT OUT! This film doesn't even have a cast yet, but the script is just that good and has got everyone at American Dream Machine in an uproar. We are more excited about this film than we have ever been for any of our projects. In any case, just to put you in the loop, "Zombie Love" is a dark, romantic comedy/horror film about a man who lives beyond the mortal world while still very much in it all so that he can prolong his undying love for his dead girlfriend (Awww, how sweet...). Tagline: "Life. Death. Love. Brains." If you have any questions about this project or have interest in assisting with the production crew, you can contact Frank Williams at frank@adreammachine.com. Now, check out the teaser trailer for ÄDM's most hyped film yet, "Zombie Love."

3/4
CURRENTLY, AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE IS CASTING FOR ITS ACTION/COMEDY, "BULLETS & FIST." PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SHOOTING FOR THE FILM WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEEKENDS IN APRIL/MAY. AUDITIONS FOR LEADS AND SUPPORTING ROLES WILL BE HELD @ 100 EDISON AVENUE IN COLLINGSWOOD ON TUES., MARCH 18 & WEDS., MARCH 19 @ 7-9pm and SATURDAY, MARCH 22 @ 12-3pm. PLEASE FORWARD ALL HEADSHOTS AND/OR RESUMES TO CHRIS BINDER AT CHRISBINDER@ADREAMMACHINE.COM 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO AUDITION. IF YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN BEING IN THE FILM, BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO BE APART OF THE MOVIE MAGIC, THEN GIVE US A CALL AND/OR SHOOT US AN EMAIL AND WE WILL FIT YOU INTO A CAPACITY THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENTS BEHIND THE SCENES. ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS, CAN BE DIRECTED TO CHRISBINDER@ADREAMMACHINE.COM.

FEBRUARY 2008:
American Dream Machine has finally completed post-production on 5 different projects, including the long-awaited, once feature/now short film, "You Are Forgiven" is FINALLY DONE! You can check it out at www.myspace.com/americandreammachine. It runs about 20mins 31sec and so Facebook and YouTube wouldn't accept it. Thank the Tom for MySpace. The rest of the projects can be viewed right here and/or YouTube as well as MySpace. Projects include the short films, "My Dreams Ride Shotgun", "My Dreams Ride Shotgun (Dance Floor Junkie Remix)", and "Beer Pong Tournament!", as well as its teaser trailer, "Production Pong!" Check em out! All of which will soon be posted on our website (www.adreammachine.com) upon solving some minor technical difficulties. Justin Little...? Work is continuing on other projects, such as the short film collection, "Tall Tales & Short Films." We have several other projects in pre-production, not too many in post...thankfully! Next month we will be casting for a feature that we will be shooting in April/May called "Bullets & Fist." It's a comedy that packs a punch. It should be a lot of fun. Keep an eye out for audition dates and times. Anyone else that is not interested in being in front of the camera, but would like to work behind the scenes is more than welcome to come out. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email frank@adreammachine.com. 

JANUARY 2008:
American Dream Machine is currently shooting music videos for various bands from the tri-state area. Rock n Roll! Also, we are inching closer to completing production on the short film series, "Tall Tales & Short Films", which is a collection of shorts that share relative themes and characters that are connected through varying plotlines. Oh, and as for "You Are Forgiven", the feature-length project that refuses to be forgotten, it will finally be completed and festival-worthy by month's end...THANK GOD. For more news and updates, check out www.adreammachine.com!