I first met Mike Carroll about a year into my own attempt at becoming a filmmaker. He came out and did a story for KCRA 3 on a feature film that I was camera operator on. I never saw the story but I remember my mom calling and leaving a frantic message on my voicemail that she had seen me on the news. You have to love moms. Without my mom, I don’t think I would have any fans. But I digress.
After the feature wrapped, I came across Mike’s first “one man” film, Year. I was blown away. Here was an excellent film, shot on the same camera that I owned (a DVX-100B), on a very small budget, by one person. I emailed Mike, and he was very cool and down to earth. He was very forthcoming and helpful with advice. We stayed in touch, he sent me the script for his second feature, Nightbeats before he started shooting it, and he even had me out to shoot some behind the scenes for Nightbeats (part of the making of Nightbeats is here). Both Year and Nightbeats are available on Amazon.
Also, Mike is leading a Sacramento Filmmaker- Cameraman Meetup on Sunday, June 27th on the west steps of the capitol, with the goal of people bringing their cameras or interest in cameras and sharing information. Go to his website nakedfilmmaking.com for more information.
See a part of television history. See “Star Trek- The Exhibition,” an interactive exhibit of Star Trek paraphernalia from the last 40 years, including the original bridge and a transporter room.
“There are artifacts and memorabilia from the first television show all the way through the latest movie,” said the Museum’s Roxanne Yonn. via ABC News 10
Every year, the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day. Participating stores give out free comics to anybody who comes in. See the Free Comic Book Day site to find a store near you.
Looking for a 2010 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Sacramento?
They are doing their yearly Cinco de Mayo celebration/festival on the 2700 block of J street again this year (includes Centro Cocina Mexicana and Harlowes). If you haven’t been before, it is a huge party (go early to get in, or stand in line for awhile). Starts at 4pm on May 5 till they shut it down. There will be live music, a mariachi band and outdoor bars. (more…)
