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"AERO" NEWS JUNE 2009 UPDATE

Hello. And welcome to the website for the only independent science-fiction/African-American ventriloquist dummy film, “AERODYNAMICS”!

Here's what's new:

You will also find the MUSIC VIDEO section revamped with recent 2009 work for Sarah RabDAU & The Self-Employed Assassins as well as upcoming Ad Frank & The Fast Easy Women.

“AERO” NEWS OCT 2008 UPDATE

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say resounding THANK YOU! to all those who attended the October 9, 2008 "AERODYNAMICS" Fundraiser/Sneak Preview Party as well as those who contributed above and beyond. The film garnered a great reception plus the evening raised $1200 for final post-production costs. The film has been submitted to Slamdance and SXSW deadline looms on the late fall horizon—fingers crossed on both of those crucial submissions.

I also wanted to extend information to those who were unable to attend re. monetary donations. I'll continue with letter-writing campaign throughout the fall to solicit the remaining $4000+ in outstanding post-production costs (not counting final soundwork). And will continue to channel my dayjob monies into this last lap of post-production. However, if you're interested in making a charitable, tax deductable contribution to "AERODYNAMICS", you can do so via the film's fiscal sponsor—

Central Productions
P.O. Box 381355
Cambridge, MA 02138

Please make checks out to "Central Productions" and please include your full contact information so Central Productions can mail you confirmation paperwork, including their IRS 501 (c)3 determination letter with Tax ID# for your tax deduction!

Again, thanks one and all for the support. 2009 promises to be an industrious year on the film festival circuit! Please spread the word about the film and stay tuned for further details.

Theodore Cormey
Director
Lost Jockey Productions

P.S. "AERODYNAMICS" now has its own myspace page. Become a friend of the film at http://www.myspace.com/aerodynamicsmovie


LOST JOCKEY PRODUCTIONS HOSTS SNEAK PREVIEW OF “AERODYNAMICS”

Film, Music, and Socializing at Rumor Nightclub, October 9th

BOSTON, MA - On Thursday, October 9th, Boston production company Lost Jockey Productions will host a fundraising event for director Theodore Cormey’s latest film, “AERODYNAMICS.” Open to the public, the event will debut the film’s trailer and selected examples of Cormey’s recent music video work before the main event: a sneak preview of the completed film.

The event will start at 6:30 pm at Rumor nightclub, at 100 Warrenton Street in Boston’s Theatre District. Guests can sample hors d’oeuvres, enjoy a cash bar, hear live music by local musicians Ad Frank, Sarah Rabdau, and Annette Farrington, plus win raffle prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12 or RSVP @ tcormey@lostjockeyprods.com for $10. All monies raised will help offset final editing costs plus finance the film’s entry at upcoming film festivals.

A puppet fable with a fresh twist, “AERODYNAMICS” details the eleventh-hour mission of Lil' Moe, the first African-American ventriloquist dummy in space, and his estranged relationship with his ex-partner and ventriloquist, Willy Jefferson. Lensed in a replicated mission control station at the McAuliffe Challenger Learning Center, the film emulates the black-and-white style of a vintage sci-fi television show such as The Outer Limits.

“AERODYNAMICS” was written, produced, and directed by Theodore Cormey, a Boston-based filmmaker who has also directed the shorts “LANDFALL!” (2004) and “PAULIE” (2003). His 1999 feature film, “WHAT I DID WHEN I WAS AWAY”, screened at Park City’s No Dance, Boston Underground, and Woods Hole as well as several local and national film festivals.

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“AERO” NEWS JULY 2008 UPDATE

Additional newsreel footage and pick-up shots were filmed on May 28 & June 2 at Improv Boston in Central Square, Cambridge. Featured performers included Peter Berkrot (PBS “Frontline”) and Lonnie Farmer (Gone Baby Gone).

Michael Bilotta of Shibboleth Pictures is in negotiations to assist with After Effects work for post-production esp. Model FX sequences. However, the search is still on for a new, full-time Final Cut Pro Editor with strong sound design/mix experience.

The re-scheduled film fundraiser is now set for early September 2008. All donations will go toward final post-production expenses for film as Lost Jockey Productions targets the 2009 film festival circuit.

"AERO" NEWS OCT 2007 UPDATE

Final Model FX lensed over Memorial Day weekend at Gemini Company studios in Brooklyn, NY. The three days of shooting included some of the more elaborate effects sequences such as launch pad, Space Jellyfish, and Independence shuttle space exteriors.

Additional editing/sound work continued over Summer & Fall 2007. A trailer is being cut for year-end and will be posted on-line.

Kevin Clay (News Editor, WERS 88.9 FM) and Alexandra Rousseau (WZBC 90.3FM) contributed voice-over talent to opening Newscaster/pre-launch montage. Voice-overs were recorded this September at the WERS studios at Emerson College.

An additional day of shooting is tentatively scheduled for November 2007 (also for Newscaster/pre-launch montage).

A Spring 2008 fundraiser is being planned to off-set remaining $10,000 needed to complete “AERODYNAMICS”.

"AERO" NEWS FEB 2007 UPDATE

Over a dozen "AERODYNAMICS" DVD screeners and Q&A Sheets were mailed to various film, theatre, fine arts professionals in late 2006. The resulting feedback will be useful in assessing film "final cut".

Final Model FX have been re-scheduled for May 2007. An additional day of 2nd Unit shooting is also under consideration.

A 5 min. clip of "AERODYNAMICS" is being submitted to the upcoming Spielberg/ FOX reality show, "ON THE LOT" (yes, it's a lottery... but ya never know!).

http://films.thelot.com/films/19264