DVDs almost ready

The Reelpie goobers are almost done dubbing DVD copies of the three projects from this past summer. In another week or so we'll have copies ready for those who participated in Farmland, New Castle and Portland, Indiana. Jeff, Steve and Terry will be contacting you and getting the copies delivered very soon! Thanks for your patience; this late summer and early fall were stupid busy for all three of us (working for The Man), and we just couldn't get things done as quickly as we would have liked.

Meanwhile, we're still logging and editing all of our footage down. Stay tuned for some news in the near future about Small Town Scenario: The Series and Small Town Scenario: The Documentary?

By the way, folks, let us know what you've been up to since this summer's filming. Have you worked on any projects together? With someone else?

Interviews Almost Over

The Reel Pie guys are busy logging the HOURS and HOURS and HOURs (sigh) and HOURS of the great footage they got this summer in Farmland, New Castle and Portland. There are only a couple more crew members left to interview for "Small Town Scenario", and then we turn the cameras on ourselves. From there, the only thing left to get on camera is the show's opening sequence, involving a classic car and three wild and crazy guys! Keep checking for further information about when and where the show will air.

Muncie Civic Theater Hosts Small Town Scenario

Friday, August 5, the Muncie Civic Theater hosted Reel Pie's first-ever Small Town Scenario Film Festival. Many thanks to Darren for allowing us to use their A-One facility! Hopefully folks will be able to check out their upcoming season ... they have some great stuff coming up! Somewhere around 130-150 people from Farmland, New Castle and Portland attended.

The screen was huge, the sound system excellent, the seats comfortable. Everyone really seemed to enjoy seeing everyone else's work, and seeing the projects together really brought home a sense of what the series is all about.

Jeff, Steve and Terry sincerely thank all of the people who participated. We had a blast, and met some new friends we hope to keep in touch with. We were touched by the creativity, community spirit, hard work and dedication of the people in all three towns. Thanks you for allowing us to be part of your communities for a brief period this summer, and thank you for sharing your artistic talents and gifts.

We must also take a moment to thank our wives -- Joy (Steve's wife), Lenore (Jeff's wife) and Ruth (Terry's wife) for their understanding and support, and for holding down the fort while we went out and played all summer. Also, thanks to Steve's daughter, Logan, for letting us borrow dad or the summer (although it seems as though she enjoyed the break).

Now we begin the editing process. Over the next month or so, we'll be getting DVD copies of the projects for everyone involved. Then we will get the 13 episodes edited, and we hope to have Small Town Scenario on the air somewhere as a mid-season series for the 2005-2006 season! Stay tuned, more coming!

(Left to right) Terry, Jeff (Frankie Baby) and Steve smile and wave and hope the tar and feathers they see in the back aren't meant for them.

Here's a photo that represents how big the screen was for the Muncie show!

People begin arriving at the Muncie Civic Theater for the Small Town Scenario Film Festival.

New Castle Premiere a Big Success

The New Castle premiere was a big success, thanks to the hard work of producer Haley and her folks! The decorations were fabulous. They and some other helpers worked hard and made sure the 100 people who showed up had a good time. Thanks to Macer-Hall and Main & Frame Funeral Homes for the use of limos and a hearse to bring the cast and crew to the event, and thanks to the Arts Park for hosting! Money raised at the showing is being donated to the Arts Park and the Henry County Historical Society.

The only snag was the sun. At 7pm, the scheduled start time, the sun was right on the screen! But, old Sol got out of the way fairly fast, and by the time the cast and crew introductions were over, the screen was dark enough to show the movie and behind-the-scenes footage.

The New Castle crowd patiently waited for the sun to get out of the way ... it finally did, and everyone enjoyed the show.

The New Castle cast and crew arrived in limos and a hearse.

The New Castle premiere included a couple of cakes, they looked great AND were delicious!

Producer Heather hides behind the counter and wonders how she ever got involved with these people.

Terry trips onto the scene (either that or he thinks he's Gene Kelly for a split second--let's hope it's the former!).

Steve sets up for the big show in Portland (just after this photo was taken, Steve dropkicked several items and put the sound system into a sleeper hold).

Portland Puts on the Ritz

The folks in Portland showed off their short film, "Times Like These," at the Ritz movie theater in downtown Portland on Friday, July 22. It was great, thanks to Steve's Wrestlemania-style bout with the sound and a couple of last-minute runs to CVS and Radio Shack. Producer Heather came up with a great collage of photos for display, and star Amie and musical prodigy Seth dressed up in evening dress and tux. They should all be proud of their accomplisment. Congratulations to Portland!

Next up, New Castle, Friday, July 29, 7pm, downtown in the Arts Park. They are charging a buck-fifty a head, and giving the money to the Arts Park and Henry County Historical Society.

Meanwhile, keep your eyes on "Good Morning America." The folks in Farmland involved with the "Calendar Girls" effort to save the Randolph County Courthouse in nearby Winchester may be on the show sometime next week!

New Castle Set for July 29

The New Castle film "Half-Baked Scenario" will have its public premiere Friday, July 29 at 7pm, at the Arts Park in downtown New Castle. Admission will be $1.50, and rereshments will be sold. All money raised will be donated to the Arts Park and the Henry County Historical Society. Be sure to come, and bring a friend!

Also, don't forget the Small Town Scenario Film Festival August 5, at the Muncie Civic Theater.

By the way, Reel Pie has a new e-mail address. You can now reach us at reelpie@reelpie.com.

Look ma, it's me! Steve Winslow proudly displays the front page of the Winchester News Gazette, featuring a photo of Steve and Jeff taken by Terry!

The crowd anxiously awaits the start of the movie.

Kevin Cox waits to welcome people attending the premiere of "A Postcard from Farmland" at the Farmland Cultural Center.

Farmland Premiere

"A Postcard from Farmland" had its public premiere last night (Friday, July8) at the Farmland Cultural Center. We didn't count officially, but there were probably 50-60 people there--a full house! The short subject created by John Dalton, Elizabeth Troy, Kevin Cox, Jerome Herron and Larry Francer was well received by all in attendance. The rough edit collection of behind-the-scenes footage put together by Jeff was also well done and well-received -- although there is much more stuff (and some juicy stuff at that!) still to be used in the television series, so stay tuned!

Visitors to Farmland to see the movie were in agreement that this small town has alot going for it, not least of which the number of caring, committed residents who love their town and want to see it preserved and prosperous.

Meanwhile, the town is in the news because of some other efforts. The group Historic Farmland is involved in an effort to try and save the Randolph County Courthouse in nearby Winchester (the county seat). They are doing a calendar (similar to the movie "Calendar Girls" a few years back) to raise money, and their activities have garnered national attention. "Today," "Good Morning America" and some other national media programs have expressed an interest in covering this story, and also some of the preservation efforts in Farmland! Fabulous!

Small Town Scenario at Muncie Civic

OK, gang, we' re officially on for August 5 to show all three Small Town Scenarios at the Muncie Civic Theater. Show time will be 7:30. We're very excited, and also very grateful to Darrin, the manager at Muncie Civic, for showing them!

Editor Todd considers where to go next as the New Castle group works hard at getting their movie edited.

(Left to right) Terry's arm, Dave the cinematographer, Hayley the producer, Bryan the director and Todd the editor (hidden) give editing directions to Jeff during the final New Castle editing session.

Portland sets the date!

The folks in Portland will be showing their short subject Friday, July 22, at 5 and 5:40 pm, at the Ritz theater in downtown Portland. Everybody in the Portland area come check it out! Thanks co-producer Heather for your hard work on getting it set up, and many thanks to the Ritz for allowing the group to show the film. The Portland folks wrap up editing work this Thursday night, as they will meet to add Ken's score to the already edited piece. Thanks to Heather, cinematograoher Dustin and Cheryl for their hard work on the editing.

Meanwhile, New Castle producer Hayley is working on a date and place for the New Castle showing. Farmland is premiering their work for the public Friday, July 8 at 7pm. And, we hope to show all three completed films, along with highlights from the filming process, on either Friday, August 5 or Friday, August 19 at the Muncie Civic Theater in downtown Muncie.

Finally, a HUGE thanks to Jeff, who is the man at the edting console during this process. Jeff has worked very hard while Terry and Steve shot each other making goofy faces.