Plenty of other films - but none with my magic touch.

Photo by Jim Buell

Yes.

Mil Mascaras: Aztec Revenge will go down in history as my first feature film.  I have been living in Columbia, Missouri since mid-January.  During that time, I was employed at Mizzou teaching a class on how to make a feature film.  The trick was that we had to actually produce this feature film by the end of the semester.  Amazingly enough, and thanks in no small part to a great group of dedicated volunteers, we succeeded and have wrapped principal photography.

There are many notable aspects to this production.  First of all, it stars the actual luchador wrestling legend Mil Mascaras.  Secondly, to my knowledge, it is the very first feature film shot on Canon's EOS 5D Mark II.  Thirdly, this film is a follow up to Mil Mascaras Vs. The Aztec Mummy which is currently playing in theaters across America - see Monogram Releasing for showtimes.  Fourthly, did I mention it is my first FEATURE film?

Please visit www.aztecrevenge.com often for updates - and, if you're into the Facebook, check out the film's Facebook group.  I am currently headed back to St. Louis to begin the post-production...after taking maybe a tiny break...?

Oh yeah, and this:

Photo by Parker Eshelman

Shadowland - November 14th, 10:30PM, Tivoli Theater - if you missed it at the 8th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, now is your chance to redeem yourself. Aaron served as 1st assistant director on this "supernatural thriller"!

The Thacker Case - November 21st, 7:15PM, Tivoli Theater - the latest from Brian Jun (Steel City) is a crime thriller based on true events. Aaron served as 1st assistant director during their 2nd unit shoot in Alton, working with such talents as Michael Welch, Gabriel Mann, and Eliza Dushku.

And of course, our own Sorry To Miss The Affair will be screening as part of their St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Shorts 2. We're in and amongst fine company and you can see them all on Friday, November 21st, at 5:00PM at the Tivoli Theater!

The producer of Barburyou - Oscar Madrid - is directing a feature called The Bloodfest Club - Rock N Roll Bacteria Productions is involved with this project and we wanted to forward information about an event they are holding on May 23rd.

Hey Gang,

We're holding a special benefit for our upcoming horror/comedy, The Bloodfest Club, at the Lucas School House and you're invited!

The event will take place at Lucas School House - 1220 Allen Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 - on Friday, May 23rd at 7:00PM.

The show will be hosted by local legend Beatle Bob and include performances from Pointfest favorite Cavo, Jonathan Cour, Vijoy Rao and the Removers, and Willow.

We've recently added some terrific sponsors to our event next month: Slackers CDs & Games, Jupiter Studios, PlaybackSTL, West End Grill & Pub, and St. Louis Actors' Studio are all donating some great prize packs full of DVDs, CDs, and tickets which we'll give away as raffle items. We will be adding many more in the coming weeks. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross.

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online at: http://www.lucasevents.com or in person at the Lucas School House box office (314.621.6565). Doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins promptly at 8 p.m.

Also, tune in tomorrow morning at 10:30am on The Big 550 KTRS as we discuss the event with host McGraw Milhaven.

Hope to see you at the show!

Thanks,
Oscar