Took a break from writiing and decided to clean up the design of the site. Also, one of the folks I work with asked if I could cut a trailer for Missing Pages and I decided to put it up on my site instead of the 7 minute preview which took up too much bandwidth anyways.

I've been debating on how to get Missing Pages (amended version) out to the general public and have settled for on the podcast. Starting January 1st and continuing for two consecutive Mondays, I will release Missing Pages as a podcast in three parts. More information on this will follow shortly.

In the meantime, enjoy the trailer.

Just a quick note:

As some of you have noted, the blog hasn't seen any updates for a while. I want to apologize, but right now I need to apply as much energy to writing my next screenplay as possible. Until that's done, the blog will remain very quiet. If you still want to view "Missing Pages (amended version)," make sure to check out the this page of this site for more info.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

I wanted to send out my thoughts to the victims, friends, families and staff of those affected by the Dawson College shooting on Wednesday, the 13th, in Montreal, Canada. I spent two great years at Dawson college, especially my time at the New School program, and find it unbelieveable that someone could be so numb as to go on a shooting rampage there.

I hope the community and college heals quickly and finds peace in all the turmoil. My thoughts remain with those in critical condition.

For more information on Dawson College, visit http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/

Got an email yesterday from The Cackalacky Film Festival letting me know Missing Pages had been accepted. Anyone in North Carolina, this one's for you! Support your local film festival and your local film makers (and check out Missing Pages while you're at it, of course!).

All the best to Dutch Stamey and his crew and a personal thank you for accepting Missing Pages.

The move to Azabu-Juban, or "The Juban" as it's often refered to, went by without a hitch. With the work space all figured out, it's been back to business for the past 10 days. Just finished two jobs, one for Jaeger LeCoultre (the watch company) and another for Loewe (the hand bag designers).

Meanwhile, some good news came in today. Missing Pages (amended version) has been accepted to the American Artist Film Festival (AAFF). This marks the 23rd film festival the project has been accepted to. Keep 'em comin', Baby! Keep 'em comin'!

In the meantime, I need to continue writing the screenplay. "Write" has become my mantra... WRITE!... WRITE!... WRITE!...

I keep remembering what my English Lit. teacher told me when I was trying to conjure up excuses for my constant procrastination while insisting I was going to grow up to be a writer, "Writers write, Jerome! You procrastinate!"

Urgh!!! "Procrastinator" and "loser" are synonyms that give me goose bumps. Talk about an unattractive family of descriptive nouns!

August will mark the end of my office in Mejiro. It is both a sad and promising time for me as I prepare to make the jump to Los Angeles. I've spent countless hours working here, and it will be strange not having my private work space in Tokyo. At the same time, seeing as the building I'd set up my office in is an old and dillapitated structure, it might be wise to move out before the next great earth quake.

In the interim, I'll be moving my equipment to my apartment in Azabu-Juban and plan on working from there until I make the final move to LA. Hopefully, that wont take too long...

Missing Pages wins best short at the River's Edge Film Festival. This marks out 10th award to date.

Been a while since I’ve updated, so here’s a little info for those interested.

Missing Pages has racked in 9 awards out of the 15 festivals we’ve been at so far. Not bad. Back in school, that would give me a 60% grade average – just baAarely passing my film 101…

Well, the next round of festivals include some really big hits that will stretch Missing Pages’ reach quite far. The Raindance Film Festival is England’s biggest independent film festival and – wow! – the jury will include Lou Reed, Dame Judi Dench, Anton Corbijn, Matthew Libatique, Marky Ramone, Parminder Nagra, Oli Harbottle, Christelle Randall, Graham Bendell, Kevin Macdonald and Sarah Cooke. The most impressive line-up of jury members I’ve heard of so far!

Also, the Pusan Internation Film Festival is one of Asia’s biggest film festivals and should be a blast. This will mark our first official competition in the Asian market.

We’ve finally made it down under with the Australian International Film Festival. I’ve been in contact with these guys and they are a great bunch of people – really friendly!

I’ll try to post more info on a regular basis, but need to run off to a meeting, so will cut this one short.

Wow! It’s already been a month since I’ve written anything in my blog.

Well, after returning from LA, I was slammed with work and realize I’m just as behind on my emails and general correspondances. I must look like a jerk to quite a few people. Oops!

Generally, things went very well in LA - I met a lot of great people and am now determined to nail a feature length screenplay of Missing Pages before November of this year. That doesn’t leave me with a lot of time, so I’ll be pretty busy with that.

In the meantime, “Missing Pages (amended version)” continues to collect more awards. Our second award on the west coast of the United States was granted to us through Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival. Also, our first Canadian award was granted to us through the Winnipeg International Film Festival. Our first European award was granted to us thanks to Neil & Justin who run Filmstock out in Luton, UK.

I’ll be submitting Missing Pages to more festivals in the near future while still looking for a way to release it on DVD.

More information in the coming weeks.

Thanks to everyone for your support.

Sorry for not posting much lately, I’ve been busy working on a treatment for a feature film that I need to send off in a few hours (just taking a break right now). I’ll be off to LA from May 27th to June 8th to meet with some people in the biz. Looking forward to making new friends!

Missing Pages gets a glowing review on the SciFi Weekly. Check it out!

http://www.scifi.com/sfw/screen/sfw12773.html

Thank you John Joseph Adams!

WooHoo! Thank you, Santa Cruz! “Missing Pages” wins another award, this time for Best Experimental Movie at the Santa Cruz Film Festival. That makes 3 wins!

Just a quick note. Missing Pages will be screening at Emo’s Alternative Lounging in Austin, Texas this Satuday at 8pm. Check out their site at: http://www.screendoorfilm.com for more information. The venue directions can be found at http://www.emosaustin.com

If you’re in the area and up for some movie fun time, make sure to be there.

Yeah! Missing Pages wins an award for best cinematography at the Chicago Horror Film Festival. That’s out second award! WooHoo!

Oh yeah! Missing Pages (amended version) scores a second festival in Europe! Awesome! Dubrovnik, for those who don’t know, is located in Croatia by the Mediterranean Sea – a beautiful and historical touristic town. Hm… tempting… Maybe I should attend this one…

Good news! Missing Pages (amended version) is accepted to Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival. This marks the 15th festival our short makes it to. WooHoo!

WooHoo! Missing Pages awarded the prize of Best Cultural Film at the Cosmos International Video Game & Film Festival. Yeah! This marks Missing Pages first award!

Thank you to the judges of the Cosmos International Video Game & Film Festival for awarding Mising Pages this prize. Also, a big thank you to Gloria Rozier for her support and belief in Missing Pages. Hopefully, I’ll be able to make it to the festival next year to finally say hello to her in person.

OK. I’m getting back to updating my site after the Miss Universe Japan pageant with three more festival announcements! Missing Pages is accepted to the Eugene Film Festival which runs May 12th to 14th; The New Jersey International Film Festival which runs May 19th to 25th and the REELheART International Film Festival which runs June 19th to 24th.

On behalf of everyone involved in the creation of Missing Pages, a big thank you to these three festivals.

More info to follow shortly.

More good news! Going out to grab some lunch today, I found an early notice letter from the Southside Film Festival accepting Missing Pages. WooHoo! Looks like we’ll be in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania this June 15th to 18th.

I know there were quite a few fans in that area who wanted to see the film. This will be a great chance for them to catch the film on the big screen.

On behalf of the entire staff and cast of Missing Pages, I would like to send my warmest thanks to the jurors of the Southside Film Festival. Also, our warmest thanks to the other nine festival juries who have already accepted our short (plus the other two that need to remain anonymous for the moment).

Thank you!

“Missing Pages” has been accepted to the Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) this coming June. I’m not sure if this means it will be in competition or not, but will do a follow-up when the info comes in. Another one for “Missing Pages!”

Thank you thank you!

WooHoo! Got an email from Tracey M. Rowatt, the founder & curator of the Forest Film Festival that reads, “Thank you for submitting your animated short “Missing Pages” to the Forest Film Festival, Portland annual short film and video event held at the historic Clinton Street Theater.

“I am very excited to inform you that your film has been screened, judged and scored by our festival judges and its officially been nominated for “Best Short Animation.” Your film will be showcased on Saturday, May 20, during the 5:00PM Animation Showtime.”

Thank you, Mrs. Rowatt!

This is a very exciting time for me. A lot is happening in the background and I’m finally seeing, after 10 years of effort, my life & career move in the direction I always wanted.

Who could ask for a better birthday present?!

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been busy working on jobs to help pay the bills. Starting next Monday, I’ll be working full time on the 2006 Miss Universe Japan pageant which takes place April 25th. Until then, things will probably be a little slow on this site.

There are things happening in the background I can’t speak of yet. Exciting updates will follow shortly. Stay tuned!