Production stills from a short film shot in El Quindío

This should have cost a total of 30 million, but we only paid about 4 million, and so far are getting about 9 million from donations, so technically it made money without being sold yet. It is called "Daniel se la Juega". Anyone looking to produce something here should get in contact with me at: rapprichard at gmail.com. Our next shoot is in February and will be my project (I just helped out on this one with equipment and by consulting).

Our firefight (scary having these guys shoot blanks at you:

The story is about a young guerilla who turns himself in, so we walked him around the streets of Calarcá to get reaction shots, and as you can see there was a bit of a reaction:

Part of our crew. We ate dinner and came back when it was pitch black. Had no idea the place was carpteted by ants, almost everyone was bit up really bad, but we got the scene done with almost no crew (who were running away)

One of the explosions (they didn't tell me about the first one, I might want to know about little details like that before I get thrown backward)

REal soldiers helping out with real guns shooting blanks at us:

Another real soldier, just a kid:

We have a really solid crew here with about 4 more shorts to produce. Meanwhile I'm working on several full length scripts to be shot here. If anyone is interested in helping out - film, investing, actors, whatever, please contact me rapprichard at gmail.com

Oh, My "Lanterns of Quimbaya" is going to air on Telecafé. It was a real quickie:

http://www.current.tv/watch/19151293

By bufalo on Jan 25, 2007, 07:20 in Friendly Talkzone.

bufalo says on Jan 25, 2007, 07:23:

Here's the firefight and soldiers pics again, I don't know what I did wrong:

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

MacGringo says on Jan 25, 2007, 07:43:

Hows it going mate? I bet you had a good time working on this.
I'd be glad to help out or get involved sometime if I'm in your area.
Im going to mail you later, let you know whats been happening.

Monpirri says on Jan 27, 2007, 17:59:

"Lanterns of Quimbaya" I saw your mini production or short video of "Lanterns of Quimbaya" I liked the story and narration.
Too bad it was all about a Catholic event, then again, Colombia it is mostly Catholic.

I wish you success on your last project, I hope the film does not turn out to be a facsimile or close to the ones Hollywood produces.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Portena says on Jan 27, 2007, 19:39:

Interesting Pictures Where is El Quindio?

I feel better! I can smile at it now, I feel better. Ohhhh, better! Gnarls Barkley

billyb says on Jan 27, 2007, 20:27:

It's Colombia's smallest department and the most.. beautifull. It is surrounded on the west by El Valle del Cauca, on the east by Tolima and on the north by Risaralda.

BillyB

goin_south says on Jan 27, 2007, 20:32:

and, in the center... BY COFFEE!

and, thank you.

bufalo says on Jan 28, 2007, 07:20:

Thanks Monpirri1. It's a story about a kid in the guerilla army that turns himself in. Everyone with the exception of the director found the script to be boring and the story more like a commercial. But then again, the director's experience has only been commercials. He does want to do a "Hollywood" type of movie down here. Meaning big-budget, good story, but with a positive message. This short is called "Daniel sela Juega".
I hope to be filming a short here in February - positive (but sad), no drugs, gangs, prostis, but someone does die (sorry).

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

Monpirri says on Jan 28, 2007, 07:32:

Bufalo Thanks for taking time off to explain your current project.
I wish you all the success in the film industry.
Please, let me know if I can be of any help in the future.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

bufalo says on Jan 30, 2007, 19:48:

actually you can. I'll contact you and send the short script if you want.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

Mario says on Jan 30, 2007, 20:06:

"Too bad it was all about a Catholic event" More of the same from you? I could care less about Catholicism or any other organized religion but you really seem to focus on the mundane, to say the least - and in a totally anal-retentive way. Why all the barbs in just about every commentary; is that just to see who you can offend in a (not so) passive-aggressive approach? Why is that necessary? Boredom? And what's wrong with Hollywood productions? Shall I make a list of all-time classics which were produced there for you? There are hundreds and hundreds over an 80+ year period, from Fay Wray to James Cagney to Pacino and beyond. OMG........

"The angle of the dangle is MOST DEFINITELY directly proportionate to the swerve of the curve."

Monpirri says on Jan 30, 2007, 20:41:

Buffalo Thanks for the offer! I will contact you soon.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008