not a fan - bts webisode 2

NOT A FAN - bts webisode 02 from CHP.
In this week’s webisode, director Shane Sooter shares his personal insights on the directing process.

20th Anniversary of Berlin Wall's Collapse

It was twenty years ago today that the Berlin Wall was brought down. Christmas Day will mark the 20th Anniversary of Romania's revolt against Communist tyranny.

Communist Kitsch Comeback

Here's an interesting article about Eastern Europe's nostalgia for "the bad old days." And, here's a video about Mao's resurgence of popularity in China.

not a fan - Real Stories, Real Followers: Diane Durham

NOT A FAN - Diane Durham from City on a Hill Productions.
As part of City on Hill Productions' upcoming NOT A FAN/ behind the scenes series, we feature the true stories and ministries of those who have committed to following Jesus Christ.

Diane Durham is the founder of Backpack Mission Ministries, a non-profit that feeds hungry children in the Appalachia Mountains. To learn more: backpackmission.com

To catch the first behind the scenes webisode, click here. The next installment is coming soon.

not a fan - Director's Journal 4

NF Director's Journal 4 from City on a Hill Productions.

"What could be easier than a day of filming Kyle talking in his car? Actually, almost ANYTHING would be easier! Check out the process involved for filming seemingly simple driving shots."

-Shane Sooter

For the latest updates, check out the City on a Hill Productions blog.

not a fan - beetlemania

"not a fan" beetle ride from City on a Hill Productions.
This video gives a brief glimpse of how CHP recreates the magic of a Volkswagon Beetle ride circa 1979. The Oath of Desormeau's David Attebury rides shotgun.

Funny, I believe my parents had a beetle in 1979-complete with a baby me in the car seat.

not a fan - week 4

Shane has a new director's journal up at the CHP Blog. I have been lovingly banished from the set pending the Ramsey family's recovery from the stomach virus of '09...oh wait...I guess I need to be more specific...the stomach virus of October '09...as opposed to the stomach virus of January/February '09...but I angrily digress. I'll return to the set next week and should be able to pick up on the behind the scenes videos then.

Double Negative Isn't Not Online

Double Negative from Ramsey Bros. Pictures.

Double Negative Tonight @ AFF!

Double Negative will be screening tonight at Independent 501 at 10pm as part of the Austin Film Festival. It will show again at 10:30pm on Monday at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz.

Not A Fan - Days 7 thru 11

Wasn't on the set much last week. I'm arranging the script content for the next City on a Hill Productions series. Also, I shot a music video two days last week. Anyway, here's another director's journal by Shane Sooter.

Today, we're scheduled to shoot a party scene that takes place in 1979.