Yesterday I was reminded of how challenging it is to make an indie film for a $1000.00.

This is something that I will never understand about the unions. There are union members who want to work on this film because they like the concept and see the intentions I have with it. Basically, they get it. I appreciate this. However, the union forces you to pay not only union actors $50.00, but the non union ones too. This obviously will drive up the budget. So now what? A challenge. A problem that is easily solved. It just means that there are more executives to add to the list. Get my point? It’s not a genius plan, just a plan. You’ll have to watch the making of “Monbella and the Curse of 1809”.

On a brighter note, equipment rental houses and their peeps, like Corey Lambert at PS lighting and Dion and Jasen Hamilton at Trew Audio have stepped up to the plate and offered great deals on lighting and sound packages. Corey Lambert is a long time friend who works for PS lighting as manager for their Rental Equipment. They have offered me a lighting package for a great price to help the cause. Then there is Dion and Jasen at Trew Audio who have also given me a great price on sound equipment. Well done guys.

I only wish the union would see the value in promoting indie film. As an actor and knowing many actors in this city, we all strive to find bigger roles with substance. Indie film has always offered this. Hopefully one day the union will see to assist in building a sustainable industry, they must become advocates of the little guys… it makes sense. One day the indie guys will be making bigger films. If the union is careful it may come back to haunt them. Ever hear of the Independent Union of Actors?

Sounds good to me.