John Sedlack's Blog (8)

I need your help to get an "A" on my project. Part of my grade is distribution, so the more views my video gets the higher my grade will be. It's a nifty little trick that can be used for low budget films, practical jokes, and halloween costumes. So I beg of you help me get an "A" by copying this link. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://blip.tv/file/456713 Continue

I finished my personal website. You should totally check it out. http://web.mac.com/john_sedlack Continue

So I scraped my original zombie film idea. It was too ambitious for the time allotted (4m 30s for two pieces). My 2 films, will be combined with the rest of my group to create a 30min zombie film. My first piece shows a timeline from infection to reanimation, my second piece, is in collaboration, with my group-mate who is doing chicken soup for the undead soul (what do zombies do with their free time. My piece shows that, and will go right before his piece. Feel free to leave comment and/or sugg… Continue

So I scraped my original zombie film idea. It was too ambitious for the time allotted (4m 30s for two pieces). My 2 films, will be combined with the rest of my group to create a 30min zombie film. My first piece shows a timeline from infection to reanimation, my second piece, is in collaboration, with my group-mate who is doing chicken soup for the undead soul (what do zombies do with their free time. My piece shows that, and will go right before his piece. Feel free to leave comment and/or sugg… Continue

So I'm doing a zombie movie and I need extras. I'll be filming in the Philly/South Jersey area. Right now I'm in the pre-production phase, but I'll have more info when its available. Filming will take place mostly on weekends. This will be a non-paid gig, but you will receive credit and a copy of the work. PM me if your interested. Continue

Hey I'm off to a casting call for the upcoming film "The Lovely Bones". Wish me luck. Continue

... I dont have the nickname "Hollywood" because I am a pompous ass. It comes from a set I worked on where I had to "hollywood" 2 flags for 10mins. And I had to Hollywood a 650w Arri Fresnel about 6inches from my nuts. Hollywooding is when you have a grip hand-hold a flag or light, because your either out of stands or need a last minute flag. In the case of the light, we didnt have and baby stands. ~sidenote~ Hollywood is the east-coast indie definition. Union workers call it a hand-job. I am g… Continue

Well actually I work on movies. I am a DP, Gaffer, Key Grip, Grip, and on rare occasions a P.A. and extra. I love working on movies, nothin beats it. 12hr workdays of on 4hrs of sleep; gotta love it. If anyone has any upcoming projects, let me know. I'd love to help. Continue