Production Rant

Hey Everyone!

First, I would like to once again thank everyone for their participation in the projects we have shot in the last year or so. I would like to send a special thank you to Peg London and everyone else who was apart of Project: PATROL.

PATROL UPDATE

As we grow closer to the holiday it seems to become harder and harder to complete the post-production phases of the projects we have shot. The last scene from PATROL has almost become so annoying that I would rather re-shoot it again than have to deal with having a visual effects artist spend so much time on something so small. Still, we are tentatively scheduled to be done with all of PATROL by January 1st (but at this pace I wouldn't hold my breath).. Ya, I know as a producer it is my job to be optimistic and energetic about everything, but I would much rather just call it like I see it. I know the job will get done, but it is just a matter of when.

As far as distribution goes, we have reviewed the film over-and-over for the last couple of months and have decided that it would better suit a television media over a theatrical.


Shila's Music Video

We are scheduled to shoot a music video this weekend, so I am very eager to get this project out of the way because negotiations between the artist's management and my company went on a bit too long.

Hopefully, it will all pay off. We have decided to go with shooting on the Panasonic HVX and a couple of Redrock Micro products. *shrugs* Let the games begin!


Solomon Tubbs-Foster
JAGO Productions, LLC
http://www.jagoproductions.net

Tenative Schedule for 2008

Hey Everyone!

It has a been a crazy year for me and the rest of the production company. Originally, PATROL was scheduled to debut in Spring 07 but was delayed due to the production of "Life With Solomon" then we later ran into issues in post-production. I have been trying to divide resources between our latest projects and PATROL and so far things have been moving at a gradual pace.

The tentative schedule for early 2008 is

January

• Complete the "White Tee" music video by Shila.
• Complete the "Back of the Line" music video by Ms. Toi.
• Begin Pre-Production of Urban Jungle.
• Have the debut screening of PATROL.

So far tying up loose ends has become a number one priority for both the actors and the good of future projects. We are still in the process of deciding what film festival we would like to debut the film, but I should definitely have an answer by January of 2008.


Solomon Tubbs-Foster
JAGO Productions, LLC
http://www.jagoproductions.net

PATROL Update

PATROL Update - The post production issues we've been having regarding visual effects are all but resolved at this point. I appreciate the patience and understanding everyone has had during the editing process.

In the meantime, here is a "Sneak Peek" of the finished product of PATROL.





Solomon Tubbs-Foster
JAGO Productions, LLC
http://www.jagoproductions.net

PATROL Post-Production Madness

Hey Guys,

There has been a lot going on over the last couple of months. I just wanted to set the record straight for those who are concerned about the release of PATROL or may have questions to why it was not released on time.

We have a problem with some visual effects painting which seems to be holding things back. The process is extremely slow. Once the last scene is painted, we should expedite the release of PATROL to the regional film festivals around town.

Hold tight everyone!

Life With Solomon Unairing Pilot Complete!!

Greetings! We have finally completed the unairing "Life With Solomon" pilot and have gone into the creative development stage! My pockets hurt so I would prefer not to say anything more!

Thanks to everyone that was involved in the making of the show!







THE CREW

PRODUCING UNIT

Solomon Tubbs-Foster: Executive Producer

Stephanie Mojica: Co-Executive Producer

Billy Salvadore: Co-Executive Producer

James Symington: Co-Executive Producer

Samuel Ihunwo: Producer



WRITING UNIT

Solomon Tubbs-Foster: Writer/Creator

Jose Reyes: Creative Producer

DIRECTING UNIT

Charles Clemmons: Director

Brittany Reid: Co-Director

Solomon Tubbs-Foster: Supervising Director

Nathan Arentoft: 1st Assistant Director
Kimberly Copeland: Production Secretary

Marcia Johnson: Script Supervisor

CAMERA DEPARTMENT

Tyler Ross Kaltreider : Director of Photography

Mitchell Greene: Camera Operator

Will Coleman: 1st Assistant Camera

Tom Proctor: Gaffer

John C. Taylor: Sound Mixer

Dan Combs: Boom Operator

Alecia Ashby: Still Photographer

GRIP AND ELECTRIC TEAM

Joshua Martin: Key Grip

Julien Janigo: Best Boy Electric

Kevin Huie: Dolly Grip

Derrick Deane: Grip

Steven Koistinen: Grip

Richard Thrift: Electrician

CASTING

Sherrie Henderson: Casting Director

WARDROBE, HAIR, AND MAKE-UP UNIT

Maggie Ramos: Wardrobe Supervisor

Mya Schmalz: Wardrobe Stylist

Christine Choi: Make-Up Artist

LJ Mclaughlin: Make-Up Artist

Anthony Clark: Hairstylist

PRODUCTION UNIT

Alex Sigala: Producer's Assistant

Garland L. Hardemann, II: Key Production Assistant

Sean Kecskes: Production Assistant

EDITING TEAM

Solomon Tubbs-Foster: Editor

PATROL nearly out of post-production

Hey everyone!

I would like to let everyone know that PATROL is coming out of post-production. It has been a long year for my staff, the actors, and I but things are finally coming to a close and we will be submitting PATROL out to the major film festivals. I would like to thank James Symington, Billy Salvadore, Samuel Ihunwo, Westside Rentals, the Los Angeles Police Department, Charles Clemmons, West Los Angeles College and everyone else for being so supportive during this whole journey.

PATROL is expected to be out of post-production in about 2 WEEKS. Once that happens we will host a private screening for the staff and crew-- then be off to try to make this happen.

We got a delay in the project due to me working on a pilot presentation for my show, Life With Solomon, which ate up much of my time for the last couple of months. We are in the stages of trying to get the show creatively developed and a broadcast quality version of the show shot.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Solomon Tubbs-Foster
JAGO Productions, LLC
http://www.jagoproductions.net