Why order this DVD? Besides the intriguing stories, humorous tales and dramatic conclusions, this DVD compilation shows side by side, how digital filmmaking stacks up against film. Using very inexpensive means, Bill Johns manages to make his digital movies rival the look and feel of motion picture film. There are also scenes from the feature length film, PsyClone, with both DV footage and 35mm footage as well as behind the scenes footage from the award winning short film, We Have Your Daughter... Oh, and it's only ten bucks!

THE FILMS:

WE HAVE YOUR DAUGHTER This film was shot and edited within three weeks and won Best Action Short Film at the 2002 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival in Las Vegas. It screened in Los Angeles and New York City as well and was aired on Adelphia Cable in the summer of 2003. It’s inspired the writing of a feature length script entitled, “The Reunion” which is now in pre-production. 32 minutes

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE This project began when a Director in New Jersey wanted me to DP his Vampire movie and assumed that on such an ultra low budget, we wouldn't be able to have any cool FX. I said, "Not necessarily..." and went to work on it. I originally only planned to shoot one shot and add a special effect using Lightwave 3D, but an idea of my own began to gel and I ended up shooting an eight minute short. The idea continues to ferment and will soon result in a feature length screenplay. 8.5 minutes

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THE ILLEGITIMATE SON OF DR. JEKYL Originally filmed in 1974, this was only my third attempt at filmmaking, having shot two other short films while still in High School. It continues to get favorable reviews on Kevin Spacey's TriggerStreet.com website and reminds me how much I love making movies. The version on this DVD was transferred to MiniDV with a CanonXL1 and then given the sepia tone look. The flicker and scratches are genuine, as was my hair. 2.5 minutes

THE LAST STRAW Originally produced as an entry into Miramax’s Project Greenlight contest, this short is the most recent addition to this DVD compilation and shows the possibilities in creating film aesthetics with digital media. The contest only allowed a three minute scene to be entered, but this DVD contains the complete six minute story about a woman who’s had it and reaches her Last Straw. 6 minutes

PSYCLONE - A TWISTED TALE This film began production on MiniDV, then graduated to 35mm when several investors saw the potential of the project. However the project stalled before the bulk of the financing could be secured and we were only able to shoot for two days in 35mm. The footage on this DVD shows that visually, we can achieve the same high quality work as our Hollywood counterparts, but at 1/6 the cost. It still awaits financing... (or for someone to truly clone a human) 16 minutes

Total running time: 81 minutes - unrated

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