"Batman Dead End" and "Hunter Prey" screening with Q&A Wed 2/16 in San Francisco...

[HardyGirl]

I just don't like to commit to someone if I'm not 100% that I'll make it...like I said...I had a very important appointment (Sandy knows about this)...and the meeting was supposed to end at 7pm.

Would not be fair to either you or I.

I know, and it's cool...I'm the same way.

And yes, I'd be up for a trip to So. Cal, Sandy's studio, and some time on the beach. I'm not a great swimmer, but I love the water. And I would love to meet Todd! I have some vacation time coming the week of July 4th, (my birthday is the 8th!) So I'd be up for a gathering!

[Hector]

I myself would rather fly than drive to LA.

I have a few medical issues that makes a long drive rather difficult for me.

[Cmonster]

Todd,

The beach is literally a block and half from my studio. It even has those giant fire pits!!! We do it all the time.

I dunno, people... I'm smelling the makings of an event here...

SC

[Hector]

Woulda, coulda, shoulda,that's OK, Hec, we'll do it again next time. It just wasn't in the cards this time.

I just don't like to commit to someone if I'm not 100% that I'll make it...like I said...I had a very important appointment (Sandy knows about this)...and the meeting was supposed to end at 7pm.

Would not be fair to either you or I.

[Hector]

That would be awesome, Sharry. Like I said, you were missed. Hector actually came up with a really cool idea kinda out of left field; He said he be up for coming down South to HB to check out the studio and hang out for the day. I think it would be fantastic if you could all carpool and come down. You guys would have a blast at the studio.

SC

Would love to take my Mustang down there...but unfortunately...that sucker is a gas-guzzler...I'll be dead broke when I get there...

[HardyGirl]

I was thinking of you...but I was scheduled to be free until about 7pm...but got out at 6:15 pm...so it was really a last minute thing for me.

Had I had a crystal ball...I would've coordinated everything right on the money...and taking you with me at 6:15 as well (that's if you were game).

Woulda, coulda, shoulda,that's OK, Hec, we'll do it again next time. It just wasn't in the cards this time.

[HardyGirl]

If you all get that set up, I would seriously consider flying out to hang out.

However, I'd want to have a camp fire at the beach as part of the festivities.

I love a good beach bonfire, Todd! If we set this up, I'll letcha know!

[Hector]

If this had been on a Saturday, I would've have gone to this. Well, I look forward to hanging out on your next visit, Sandy.

I was thinking of you...but I was scheduled to be free until about 7pm...but got out at 6:15 pm...so it was really a last minute thing for me.

Had I had a crystal ball...I would've coordinated everything right on the money...and taking you with me at 6:15 as well (that's if you were game).

[saildog]

That would be awesome, Sharry. Like I said, you were missed. Hector actually came up with a really cool idea kinda out of left field; He said he be up for coming down South to HB to check out the studio and hang out for the day. I think it would be fantastic if you could all carpool and come down. You guys would have a blast at the studio.

SC

If you all get that set up, I would seriously consider flying out to hang out.

However, I'd want to have a camp fire at the beach as part of the festivities.

[TEXASFETT]

Man it sounds like fun.....good times! You know Sandy I introduced the BDE last week to my 4yr old son and he loves it! He wants to keep watching over and over. He's nuts on predator and batman. Thanks for making a very cool short film.

[Cmonster]

If this had been on a Saturday, I would've have gone to this. Well, I look forward to hanging out on your next visit, Sandy.

That would be awesome, Sharry. Like I said, you were missed. Hector actually came up with a really cool idea kinda out of left field; He said he be up for coming down South to HB to check out the studio and hang out for the day. I think it would be fantastic if you could all carpool and come down. You guys would have a blast at the studio.

SC

[Hector]

(at Sandy's post)...

[HardyGirl]

It was a VERY cool event. The house was packed and they even had to bring some folding chairs and bar stools into the theater to accommodate all the people. I gotta say, it was great seeing such a good turnout for my little films. It's good to know that my grass roots approach, not only to the film-making itself, but to the whole marketing and press angle I take with the fans, is yielding some fruit. I said it at the event; I'm always so happy, grateful and surprised that anyone even comes to these things at all to be honest. The films are so small and so low budget compared to what's out there. It truly warms my heart that the work I put into the films and the efforts I make to be at screenings like this, is appreciated by so many.

I didn't take any pictures. I was kinda tired from the drive and didn't even remember to bring my camera. I promise I'll do that next time and post up some pix.

The Q&A was one of the best I've ever done. The questions were all so good and the audience was very engaging. We pretty much covered everything from pre-production to distribution on both BDE and HP. All in all a very interesting and exciting evening and like I said in the other post, seeing Hector there really made the night for me. His warmth and friendship, not to mention his enthusiasm and excitement for the films (even though he's seen them all several times) was just so awesome. Sharry, Jess and Scott were truly missed, but abalone season opens in a few months, so something tells me I'll be up there again soon!

SC

If this had been on a Saturday, I would've have gone to this. Well, I look forward to hanging out on your next visit, Sandy.

[Cmonster]

Yeah, Sandy was sporting a trimmed beard.

It's my "most interesting man in the world" look...

SC

[Hector]

I was in the video store on Tuesday and they were playing clips from "Hunter Prey" on the multiple screens around the store. I wanted to shout. "Hey, the guy that directed this is an awesome Dude!!!".

Congrats, Sandy!

I am so glad you got to go, Hec! In the back of my mind, I suspected you would find a way and I wasn't surprised to find that you did.

You got a good friend there, Sandy.

Like I said...it was a last minute thing...that's why I didn't commit to anyone...didn't want to flake out...the opportunity came when I finished my prior commitment earlier than I thought...and then I realized the BART station is right next to the building where Sandy's movies were being shown...so I made the decision to go...