"Reel Conversations" with our filmmakers of MIKE
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers featured in the 21st Annual International Real to Reel Film Festival. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with filmmakers connected to the short film “Mike.” “Mike” is the story on an intellectually challenged man choosing to follow his dream by visiting a distant shore. Kent Smith (writer, producer, director), Patrick G. Keenan (actor – “Mike”) and Steve Saxon (cinematography) share the stories of the making of this Real to Reel Film Fest selection. The Cleveland County Arts Council will host nearly 50 films in a virtual festival format from Sept. 9 -Oct. 9. For over two decades, Real to Reel has showcased thought-provoking films from around the world and offers opportunities for cinema-lovers to embrace the independent vision of this unique art form. For more information on the Real to Reel International Film Festival, visit realtoreelfest.com For more information on “Mike” visit dreammike.com.
MIKE - Short/Feature Film in Production
Have you ever wondered? Wonder how things could be different in the future and how they could change? I have watched a young boy starting to grow up who has some difficulties in what most of us take for granted, developing. When ordinary skills are slow to develop, other skills are developing faster and faster. This one particular kid has developed an ability that reaches straight to the heart of people around him with his smile and love. He has developed a unique gift that so many humans have overlooked, love.
Coming up with a story is sometimes a hard thing, but when it's something close to your heart, the ideas start rolling. In the case of MIKE, the idea was very clear from the beginning, what would Mike, a mentally challenged man in his mid 50's, be like when he grew older? He lives with his mom, and his father passed away early in his life. He works as a simple flower watering boy for his friend Donald who owns his own landscaping business.
With this idea, a story started to grow, and then that story went from the pages of a script to the actor's review. Once the actors were on board, then we started finding the perfect crew that believed in indie filmmaking and telling great stories. What began as a 20-page script has developed into something amazing. Currently, with the help of a fantastic crew and cast, we have started our journey of shooting a short/feature film. We are now in the process of shooting around the state of North Carolina from Charlotte to Wrightsville Beach.
We hope that you will continue to follow our story as it grows to the big screen. We have some exciting news around the corner for this film. Make sure you LIKE MIKE.
www.dreammike.com
Mike (Patrick Keenan) is bringing a new meaning to being hot in the south with co-star Caroline (Johanna Jowett). He is thankful for A/C.
LUCKY YOU FILMS LAUNCHES NEW PODCAST- ADULT BEVERAGE PODCAST HOSTED BY KENT SMITH, PATRICK KEENAN AND LAURA TRUMAN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. JUNE 21, 2019— Lucky You Films has launched a new podcast called Adult Beverage Podcast, (http://www.adultbeverage.org), a podcast about analyzing film for its merit and value as more than just entertainment, but rather as an art form for filmmakers and enthusiasts and its geared toward film lovers from 25-60 years of age.
With each Episode, they bring in a mystery guest, directors, producers, actors, and filmmakers, to discuss the inner workings of some of their favorite movies. The guest identity is always covered up by a fake stage name to protect the guest while everyone enjoys an adult beverage.
Each one of the show host's comes from a different background, which is why this show has a lot to offer. Laura Truman brings her film knowledge from years of working in stores like Blockbuster, Media Play, and the legendary VisArt. She is an avid collector of cinema (Over Five Thousand Movies) in all types from DVD's, VHS, Beta Tapes and even Laser Disk. Patrick Keenan comes from the acting world and has appeared in commercials include Coca-Cola, Y12 Federal Credit Union, and Harris Teeter, as well as feature films, include, Jimmy, Absolute Killers, Dark Remains, The Dogs of Chinatown, Zombie Kings, Monopolian, Devil’s Crossing, Never Feed The Troll, Artifacts and the Academy Award Nominated film, The Blind Side. Other projects include an episode of the Showtime series Homeland, an episode of Cinemax’s Outcast, and roles in the features Dollface, Partners, Fantasma, and Pink. Kent Smith brings his award-winning style of years of working behind the camera as a director, photographer, and cinematographer to the table. Kent has worked on some of the most fantastic shows on tv including Homeland, Outcast, Six and Mr. Mercedes as well as many feature films including Max, Tusk, Racing Dreams, and American Animals and many more.
Kent Smith says, “We are always reviewing movies and tv shows, new and old while digging into the history of a film for cinema lovers, young and old. It's something that we love being involved in as well as discussing.”
Fans of the podcast can contact Kent Smith via email to provide feedback and ideas for the podcast, or to become a guest on the show. adultbeverage@adultbeverage.org
“Everything I learned I learned from the
movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
To listen to the podcast, visit
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Spotify
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The crew of Adult Beverage Podcast talk about films new and old.
Behind the Scenes of The Last Passport
What would you do if you have just 30 days to make a full feature film? Oh, you say you don’t have a script, then this is the videos that you will want to watch. Lucky You Films was extremely lucky with the talented people who worked on the film to make this an extraordinary story that will change how you look at people forever.