DUELERS makes its streaming debut on YouTube

https://youtu.be/WDIxrX13KF4

White Castle Crave Chronicles

DVD cover art for the Japanese release of "Boyne Falls," aka "Survival Forest"

I don't remember the giant explosion on set, nor is that the upper peninsula's Tahquamenon Falls, but I dig it.  Translation: "Survival Forest: Escape from an illegal organization that is hiding deep in the mountains.  Gotta decide to live!"  Ain't that the truth.

Family Pictures USA - Episode 2: Detroit

Thomas, in search of his own Detroit roots travels to the suburbs of Detroit looking for his great grandmother’s home. Using family photographs he’s able to get reconnected with his Cousin Si, who he has not seen in decades, and piece together clues to help him find the location of her home.

OMAZE / KODE WITH KLOSSY

Enjoyed working on this Omaze winner spot featuring Project Runway's Karlie Kloss at The Henry Ford Museum.  Omaze raises money for some great causes while raffling off one-of-a-kind experiences for lucky donors.

New track, who dis?

From the micro-short film "Friendlies," here's a piece written for a small string ensemble.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/neighborlies-single/1468337058

https://open.spotify.com/album/0nRdI0r28MJNxeKkcgAJg5

https://stevesholtes.bandcamp.com/album/neighborlies-original-score

"American Prophet" - now available on Amazon Prime

The year is 1968. Thomas Gumbleton, a young priest, is suddenly appointed an auxiliary bishop in the city of Detroit. As the community reels from the devastating riots of '67 and parishioners' rage against the Archdiocese as it struggles to desegregate the parochial schools spills into his personal life, Thomas must choose whether to follow the demands of leadership or remain silent.

https://www.amazon.com/American-Prophet-Jonathan-C-Stewart/dp/B07RGS9K6G

Dread Central says "The Cabining" is a must-see.

Wow, pretty nice to be included alongside some of my faves.
https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/207444/10-horror-comedies-true-fan-must-see/

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Best animated gif ever?

New Song

New tune for a video produced by Natalie Williams Condon for UM LSA.  Thinking it'll be a good summer download from The Hottest Year On Record.

Free download of the new CN PRATT & THE ROSE CULT

"Dirty Energy" Michigan Premiere

"Dirty Energy," winner of the Santa Barbara Fund for Social Justice award at the 2012 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, comes home to Detroit on Thursday March 8th as part of the Uptown Film Festival - 8:30 PM at the Birmingham 8.  Tickets available in advance at http://uptownfilmfestival.com/
Directed by Bryan D. Hopkins, Sound Design by David Fineup, Music by Steve Sholtes

http://www.dirtyenergymovie.com/

On April 20th, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded off the Gulf of Mexico taking the lives of 11 workers and sank as millions of barrels of oil poured into the ocean creating one of the worst environmental disasters in history. Dirty Energy tells the personal story of those directly affected by the spill who now struggle to rebuild their lives amidst the economic devastation and long-term health risks. A story too often glossed over by the mainstream media and ignored by those sent to Washington to represent the will of the people, not the corporations.

The fate of the Gulf region and its inhabitants is largely unknown. The systematic failures of BP and the Federal Government to properly confront this environmental calamity with honesty and integrity have had powerful consequences. Sadly the human cost has been greatly underestimated and hidden from the public. Still today, the people of the Gulf are fighting to preserve their endangered way of life. This is their story.

The video for "The Little Electro Boy" has gone live!

Shake your christmas goose with these phat beats.

swamp things

3 recent cues from the BP oil spill documentary "Dirty Energy," premiering at the Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival in February 2012.

Operation: Hail

Can U-M students pull off singing "The Victors" on Ohio State University's campus? Watch as three glee club members invade rival territory wearing maize and blue and belting the Wolverine fight song.

LSA sent three students down to the heart of Buckeye territory to do the unthinkable: Sing "The Victors" on Ohio State University's campus and somehow make it out alive. Wearing maize and blue, glee club members Mary Wilhelm ('14), Brandon Cory ('13), and Justin Lu ('14) fearlessly execute Operation: Hail. Raise your fist and cheer for Blue as you watch this crazy, courageous display of Wolverine pride.

A "My Friend Peter" demo

I think I said somewhere that if the Kickstarter seed money campaign for the feature length version of "My Friend Peter" reached its goal I'd upload one of the demos we've been whipping up for the movie. Here's one we did relatively quickly in anticipation of a recent pitch meeting. No monkey to be found on this one, but Loretta Lucas' lovely vocals make up for it. Oh, and there's still 20 minutes! left to donate to the cause!  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1296564086/my-friend-peter-the-featur

e-film

NAIN ROUGE Detroit Premiere 9/30, 10/01

After it's world premiere at the IFC Film Center in NYC, Nain Rouge finally comes home!

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NAIN ROUGE will make its Detroit premiere at Northend Studios as part of Detroit Gallery Week 2011. There will be two screenings:

Friday, September 30th at 8PM
Saturday, October 1st at 8PM. 

NAIN ROUGE is the story of Jason, a young man visiting the city of Detroit for the first time. When he finds himself lost and unable to find a way home, Jason learns the true consequences of his actions and what it means to tresspass in places he does not belong on Devil's Night.

The title of the film refers to the legendary Nain Rouge, or Red Dwarf of Detroit. This mythic figure has been a part of Michgian lore for more than 400 years and is said to be a harbinger of doom for the Motor City. Every year on the first day of spring Detroiters participate in the Marche du Nain Rouge, where they burn an effigy of the demon spirit in an effort to drive him away from the city.

NAIN ROUGE is a short film by director Jasmine Rivera as part of the requirements for completing a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film Directing at Columbia University. Shot in Detroit in the fall of 2010 with a cast and crew comprised entirely of Michigan-based professionals, the film showcases the city's world-class filmmaking talent. This film is her tribute to her hometown, its legendary history, and its resilient people.

For more information, see:
www.nainrougefilm.com
http://www.northendstudiosdetroit.com/
http://www.artdetroitnow.com/galleryweek1.html

SUGGESTED MINIMUM DONATION FOR THE SCREENING IS $3 PER TICKET, WITH ALL PROCEEDS TO GO TOWARDS NORTHEND STUDIOS. Please read the below description and learn why they are a worthy cause.
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Watch the trailer here:  http://vimeo.com/26535660

The Music of "Certain Essential Elements."

Here's a nice little video Director Jeff Schultz whipped up.

Herzog on Fresh Air

Finally.  A 3D film I'm interested in seeing.  And I bet Werner didn't even blow anything up.

http://www.npr.org/2011/04/20/135516812/herzog-enters-the-cave-of-forgotten-dreams

I could listen to this guy talk about art and film for hours.