The Jalopy Journal

HiboyGirl · 11-03-2008, 11:01 PM

With over 70 shoots completed, and only two more left, I can now officially say that I am just about done filming the flashbacks scenes of my full feature period hotrod film DEUCE OF SPADES.

www.deuceofspadesmovie.com

As many of you already know, the journey started a little over a year and a half ago and I have not stopped working on this film since. Yesterday, it hit me that I have been filming EVERY SINGLE WEEK-END for the last YEAR. I kid you not. Plus going to my day job mon thru fri during the week.

Basically I have been working myself to death - but loving every minute of it. This has been such an AMAZING adventure! And by far the biggest undertaking and challenge for me, to date.

With a little help from my friends (you guys know who you are

) and of God, I have been able to move ahead with the making of this full feature film and make it look like a pro made film, on a NO budget and doing EVERYTHING MYSELF. And I mean EVERYTHING - from A to Z.

This has meant for me going without sleep, sometimes without food, filming around the clock under some pretty rough conditions. Clearly a labor of love. Most people who have been on my set have said:

"Faith, I don't know how you do it!!!"

Well, I dont know how I did it myself, but somehow, I did. And here is the result.

TEASER # ONE = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhYQy54YZY

TEASER # TWO = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GA8sgt_x5c

I recently posted the teasers on my filmmakers forum and was really surprised to see the overwhelmingly positive feedback from my fellow indie filmmakers. Some of these guys have been at it for many years and are really good. So, to get the "hats down" from them really made me happy.

None of them could believe I did all of this without ANY budget. I told them if it wasn't for all my hotrod friends, none of this would have ever happened.

SO THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HELPED ME IN ANY WAY. I would not have made it this far without you.

Here are some photos of my latest shoots, including the SAUGUS DRAGSTRIP FLASHBACK and the DRY LAKE RACING FLASHBACK. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

PS: If anyone knows how to embed videos in the thread, please embed the above two clips for me. Thank you.

HiboyGirl · 11-03-2008, 11:35 PM

Some of the cars from the El Mirage shoot

Special thanks to the Reelers for their contribution to this scene.

After obtaining an official 'permission to depict' release from Coca Cola, I was finally able to feature the 50's fave softdrink in a scene.

Zombie Hot Rod · 11-03-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiboyGirl

After obtaining an official 'permission to depict' release from Coca Cola, I was finally able to feature the 50's fave softdrink in a scene.

Did they have any funny guide lines like "no one can become sick after drinking a Coca Cola Beverage"?

arto · 11-03-2008, 11:47 PM

Looks really promising. I can't wait to see more!

**Bib Overalls** · 11-03-2008, 11:55 PM

Thanks Faith. It's going to be big!

HiboyGirl · 11-04-2008, 12:00 AM

The Saugus dragstrip shoot

SPECIAL THANKS TO COOL HAMBERS WHO HELPED AND BROUGHT THEIR CARS AND SMILES TO THE SHOOT. I love you guys!!

It would not be a good hotrod movie if we did not have phenomenal flagman jumps, a rocket 88, a 50's authentic dragster, some cool roadsters and of course, the quentessential 50's hotrod fight, complete, with switchblade knife and lots of cheering from the crowd. That sure was a blast to film

.

**Royalshifter** · 11-04-2008, 12:41 AM

Very cool

Randomrodder · 11-04-2008, 12:58 AM

Fantasic job Faith! I was sold on it the first time I saw a post about the movie. I Love the transition from B&W to color. You have a hit on your hands.
Good luck and God Bless on the debut of Deuce of Spades.

**rustydeuce** · 11-04-2008, 01:10 AM

Very cool Faith. Good luck with wrapping it up.
Roll on spring 09!

ArtGeco · 11-04-2008, 01:11 AM

Beautiful work, can't wait to see it.

Not being in the biz, what happens now?
You show it at some festivals and hope it
gets picked up and goes big?

Regardless, great job thus far.

HiboyGirl · 11-04-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtGeco

Beautiful work, can't wait to see it.

Not being in the biz, what happens now?
You show it at some festivals and hope it
gets picked up and goes big?

Regardless, great job thus far.

What happens now is I get to film the rest of the film LOL. The modern days sections. I am editing as I film, so I am fairly up to speed on post production, but there will be a lot of fine tuning to do once all the scenes are filmed/edited. Also, things such as color correction, filters, sound mastering etc...

Distribution would be nice, but I am Ok with selling it direct to the public if I have to. I do know that I don't want to sell the film, I want to remain in control of my artistic creation. But I'll worry about that bridge when I get closer to crossing it

.

HiboyGirl · 11-04-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royalshifter

Very cool.....your last post the pictures did not show.

OK, I just fixed that. You should be able to see all the photos now

HHRdave · 11-04-2008, 02:08 AM

Faith - Great production!, Your hard work and dedication really shows in the teasers. Are you going to have an opening night planned with hot rods parked all around the theatre?

HiboyGirl · 11-04-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HHRdave

Faith - Great production!, Your hard work and dedication really shows in the teasers. Are you going to have an opening night planned with hot rods parked all around the theatre?

I would love to

.

zombiehut · 11-04-2008, 02:50 AM

Now thats something worth paying to go see at a theater.

Great job.

**"Doc" Parsons** · 11-04-2008, 05:55 AM

Faith you still ROCK

"Doc" Parsons

rat bastad · 11-04-2008, 06:51 AM

Can't wait - Faith, I admire you for two reasons. One, for having the balls to give it a go. Two, and perhaps even more so, FOR SEEING IT THRU.

A few car dudes can learn a thing or two from your level of commitment and dedication.

Bravo !!

Rat

**qzjrd5** · 11-04-2008, 07:38 AM

Looks like a great flick!!!

HotRod28AR · 11-04-2008, 08:32 AM

Wow I can not wait to see this. Any projections for release yet? Just too cool. We need more movies like this.
-Dean

**Lobucrod** · 11-04-2008, 09:06 AM

I wish I wasn't so far away and could donate some time and my car for the film but I guess my donation will have to do. Will it get me a free dvd of the movie?

Sounds like one of these days you will be due for a vacation. Get some rest when you can.

11-03-2008, 11:01 PM	#1
HiboyGirl Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 732	Deuce of spades: A full feature period hotrod film With over 70 shoots completed, and only two more left, I can now officially say that I am just about done filming the flashbacks scenes of my full feature period hotrod film DEUCE OF SPADES. www.deuceofspadesmovie.com As many of you already know, the journey started a little over a year and a half ago and I have not stopped working on this film since. Yesterday, it hit me that I have been filming EVERY SINGLE WEEK-END for the last YEAR. I kid you not. Plus going to my day job mon thru fri during the week. Basically I have been working myself to death - but loving every minute of it. This has been such an AMAZING adventure! And by far the biggest undertaking and challenge for me, to date. With a little help from my friends (you guys know who you are ) and of God, I have been able to move ahead with the making of this full feature film and make it look like a pro made film, on a NO budget and doing EVERYTHING MYSELF. And I mean EVERYTHING - from A to Z. This has meant for me going without sleep, sometimes without food, filming around the clock under some pretty rough conditions. Clearly a labor of love. Most people who have been on my set have said: "Faith, I don't know how you do it!!!" Well, I dont know how I did it myself, but somehow, I did. And here is the result. TEASER # ONE = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhYQy54YZY TEASER # TWO = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GA8sgt_x5c I recently posted the teasers on my filmmakers forum and was really surprised to see the overwhelmingly positive feedback from my fellow indie filmmakers. Some of these guys have been at it for many years and are really good. So, to get the "hats down" from them really made me happy. None of them could believe I did all of this without ANY budget. I told them if it wasn't for all my hotrod friends, none of this would have ever happened. SO THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HELPED ME IN ANY WAY. I would not have made it this far without you. Here are some photos of my latest shoots, including the SAUGUS DRAGSTRIP FLASHBACK and the DRY LAKE RACING FLASHBACK. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed creating them. PS: If anyone knows how to embed videos in the thread, please embed the above two clips for me. Thank you. __________________ DEUCE OF SPADES - A period Hot Rod Feature Film UPDATES NOW POSTED IN THE DOS HAMB SOCIAL CLUB! www.deuceofspadesmovie.com Read the filmmaker's blog Last edited by HiboyGirl; 02-22-2009 at 08:06 PM.

11-03-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
HiboyGirl Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 732	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Some of the cars from the El Mirage shoot Special thanks to the Reelers for their contribution to this scene. After obtaining an official 'permission to depict' release from Coca Cola, I was finally able to feature the 50's fave softdrink in a scene. __________________ DEUCE OF SPADES - A period Hot Rod Feature Film UPDATES NOW POSTED IN THE DOS HAMB SOCIAL CLUB! www.deuceofspadesmovie.com Read the filmmaker's blog

11-03-2008, 11:47 PM	#4
arto FNG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 40	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Looks really promising. I can't wait to see more!

11-03-2008, 11:55 PM	#5
Bib Overalls Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 2,705	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Thanks Faith. It's going to be big! __________________ An Old California Rodder Hiding Out In The Ozarks http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratpoison/

11-04-2008, 12:00 AM	#6
HiboyGirl Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 732	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots The Saugus dragstrip shoot SPECIAL THANKS TO COOL HAMBERS WHO HELPED AND BROUGHT THEIR CARS AND SMILES TO THE SHOOT. I love you guys!! It would not be a good hotrod movie if we did not have phenomenal flagman jumps, a rocket 88, a 50's authentic dragster, some cool roadsters and of course, the quentessential 50's hotrod fight, complete, with switchblade knife and lots of cheering from the crowd. That sure was a blast to film . __________________ DEUCE OF SPADES - A period Hot Rod Feature Film UPDATES NOW POSTED IN THE DOS HAMB SOCIAL CLUB! www.deuceofspadesmovie.com Read the filmmaker's blog Last edited by HiboyGirl; 11-04-2008 at 02:15 AM.

11-04-2008, 12:41 AM	#7
Royalshifter Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: FRESNO Posts: 11,418	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Very cool __________________ "I like Hot Rods" "Let the HAMB be with you...UB1newbie" Last edited by Royalshifter; 11-04-2008 at 08:23 AM.

11-04-2008, 12:58 AM	#8
Randomrodder Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,412	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Fantasic job Faith! I was sold on it the first time I saw a post about the movie. I Love the transition from B&W to color. You have a hit on your hands. Good luck and God Bless on the debut of Deuce of Spades. __________________ Emil DEAD MAN WALKING [/B]http://godcountryusa.spruz.com/[B]

11-04-2008, 01:10 AM	#9
rustydeuce Alliance Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 777	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Very cool Faith. Good luck with wrapping it up. Roll on spring 09! __________________ Traditional Speed Supply Auckland New Zealand www.tradspeed.co.nz

11-04-2008, 01:11 AM	#10
ArtGeco Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 542	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Beautiful work, can't wait to see it. Not being in the biz, what happens now? You show it at some festivals and hope it gets picked up and goes big? Regardless, great job thus far. __________________ I am a roar, a blur and a finger.

11-04-2008, 02:08 AM	#13
HHRdave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,070	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Faith - Great production!, Your hard work and dedication really shows in the teasers. Are you going to have an opening night planned with hot rods parked all around the theatre?

11-04-2008, 02:50 AM	#15
zombiehut Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: calgary Posts: 178	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Now thats something worth paying to go see at a theater. Great job.

11-04-2008, 05:55 AM	#16
"Doc" Parsons Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa, Okla Posts: 308	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Faith you still ROCK "Doc" Parsons

11-04-2008, 06:51 AM	#17
rat bastad Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 3,454	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Can't wait - Faith, I admire you for two reasons. One, for having the balls to give it a go. Two, and perhaps even more so, FOR SEEING IT THRU. A few car dudes can learn a thing or two from your level of commitment and dedication. Bravo !! Rat __________________ After a good Tremec TKO 600 5 SPEED TRANS: GM Pt # 5009....... Last edited by rat bastad; 11-04-2008 at 06:51 AM. Reason: text

11-04-2008, 07:38 AM	#18
qzjrd5 Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 746	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Looks like a great flick!!! __________________ If it aint done twice, it aint done right!

11-04-2008, 08:32 AM	#19
HotRod28AR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Haddam, Home of Connecticut Dragway Posts: 1,876	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots Wow I can not wait to see this. Any projections for release yet? Just too cool. We need more movies like this. -Dean __________________ Gasket Goons Connecticut WWW.InBomber.Com WWW.JunkpileJamboree.Com

11-04-2008, 09:06 AM	#20
Lobucrod Alliance Vendor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Springtown, Tx Posts: 2,598	Re: DEUCE OF SPADES HOTROD FILM UPDATES - photos from the Saugus and dry lake shoots I wish I wasn't so far away and could donate some time and my car for the film but I guess my donation will have to do. Will it get me a free dvd of the movie? Sounds like one of these days you will be due for a vacation. Get some rest when you can. __________________ Old fart going fast! EZ Cool Insulation www.ezcool.us

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