Weekly Written Review
This week my Colorado trip adjourned and I returned to LA with a lot of potential for October. After booking a gig, it tends to be a drag getting back to the hustle and shuffle of finding another gig. I didn't leave Colorado with that drag because the word is we might be shooting another film in the fall. That's promising news. Now that I'm back in LA, I'm on a new grind. First I have to get caught up with the basics such as my blog. Upon my return, I made an executive order and decided it's time to cut back on sports. For the past two years, I've been playing basketball at the YMCA on average two times a week. That's been great but that vacation is also over. With my new focus to write a couple more feature films in the near future, I'm cutting basketball to one day a week. Believe me, playing basketball and tennis one day a week (a total of two days) will make a big difference. After returning to the courts after 3 weeks, I realized I'll be in great shape either way. I previously vowed to never stop playing basketball for long periods of time but after realizing I'll still be in great shape if I frequent sports less I decided it's an appropriate time to make an adjustment. With my new writing goals I'll certainly need the time and days to focus. Writing a feature film is a soul-sucking but I'll get it done as I always do.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
* Final shooting day (8)
* Switch gaming night
Monday, May 20, 2019
* Woke up to snow...again
* Return to Grand Junction...night at Lani's
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
* Depart for Colorado on the Greyhound. It was a 14-hour ride and not as comfortable as I would of liked but I made it through.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
* Arrived in LA. Came home, warmed up some sweet corn and slept.
* Pick up to At's
Thursday, May 23, 2019
* Basketball...my team won the first 3 games and lost the last. I wasn't too shabby for not playing for 3 weeks. I also hurt my pinky finger again. It's not 100% healed but the pain did help me confirm an upcoming change.
* Blogging...
* Library...
Friday, May 24, 2019
* Tennis...
* SAG foundation screening "All is Well"
* Weekend At
Saturday, May 25, 2019
* Poetic Aura LA event. I helped out by taking photos and video
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
After much success and disappointment from hosting live talk shows in his hometown Tampa, FL, this seeker relocated to Los Angeles, CA on September 19, 2010 to begin an epic journey that does not consist of a plan B. Virtually unknown in the entertainment industry, this brave man is in pursuit of one goal & purpose; to become a nationally syndicated late night talk show host. This is the quest of Motown Maurice. Remember his name, for he is The Future of Late Night Television.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Week 452: Colorado Paid Vacatio
Weekly Written Review
On Wednesday our production cast and crew had a BBQ and one of my co-stars referred to my trip as a paid vacation. That statement had some truth in it. I did my share of shooting but I also had a few days off to chill and relax. This led to a lot of thinking about my projects and the future of course. Overall, this trip was a great mental regrouping of my priorities. On my days off, I did a lot of thinking and when I was working I did a lot of hiking. That was a good balance and a great set up for what I need to focus on when I return. That focus is based on the need to write more and more and more.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
* My shooting day 4
* Washing clothes
* I was thanked by the director for doing the dishes. He told me I was a good man and that assured me that I'll be a part everything he's a part of. I'm a night person and there were dishes in the sink. Why not clean them!? Doing what I thought was the right thing to do led to a highly encouraging message.
* Mother's day. Surprised my mom with a video of my crew wishing her a happy mother's day.
* At's bday. Video surprise included.
* GOT episode 5
Monday, May 13, 2019
* My head was very heavy today. In deep thoughts about my screenplay and what I need to do.
* My shooting day 4
* Playing Gears of War 4
* Got an audition notice. I made an excuse at first. I told my agent I was at a night shoot and I couldn't do it. Truth is there was a night shoot going on but I was off the schedule. Not long after, my agent notified me with a submission extension and I couldn't deny anymore. I got the audition done late during the night.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
* Playing Gears 4
* Audition video from yesterday sent today.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
* Playing Gears 4. Stopped at Act IV Chapter 4 Powerless
* Cast/Crew BBQ
Thursday, May 16, 2019
* Off to the next shooting location in Placerville and my our life in a beautiful cabin
* My shooting day 5
Friday, May 17, 2019
* Woke up to snow. The sun came out and melted it. The cycle continued throughout my time in Placerville. Nonetheless, the show must go on. We still got the shots we needed.
* My shoot day 6
* Switch game night, cabin style
Saturday, May 18, 2019
* My shoot day 7
* Woke up to another snow storm
* Switch game night continues...
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
On Wednesday our production cast and crew had a BBQ and one of my co-stars referred to my trip as a paid vacation. That statement had some truth in it. I did my share of shooting but I also had a few days off to chill and relax. This led to a lot of thinking about my projects and the future of course. Overall, this trip was a great mental regrouping of my priorities. On my days off, I did a lot of thinking and when I was working I did a lot of hiking. That was a good balance and a great set up for what I need to focus on when I return. That focus is based on the need to write more and more and more.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
* My shooting day 4
* Washing clothes
* I was thanked by the director for doing the dishes. He told me I was a good man and that assured me that I'll be a part everything he's a part of. I'm a night person and there were dishes in the sink. Why not clean them!? Doing what I thought was the right thing to do led to a highly encouraging message.
* Mother's day. Surprised my mom with a video of my crew wishing her a happy mother's day.
* At's bday. Video surprise included.
* GOT episode 5
Monday, May 13, 2019
* My head was very heavy today. In deep thoughts about my screenplay and what I need to do.
* My shooting day 4
* Playing Gears of War 4
* Got an audition notice. I made an excuse at first. I told my agent I was at a night shoot and I couldn't do it. Truth is there was a night shoot going on but I was off the schedule. Not long after, my agent notified me with a submission extension and I couldn't deny anymore. I got the audition done late during the night.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
* Playing Gears 4
* Audition video from yesterday sent today.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
* Playing Gears 4. Stopped at Act IV Chapter 4 Powerless
* Cast/Crew BBQ
Thursday, May 16, 2019
* Off to the next shooting location in Placerville and my our life in a beautiful cabin
* My shooting day 5
Friday, May 17, 2019
* Woke up to snow. The sun came out and melted it. The cycle continued throughout my time in Placerville. Nonetheless, the show must go on. We still got the shots we needed.
* My shoot day 6
* Switch game night, cabin style
Saturday, May 18, 2019
* My shoot day 7
* Woke up to another snow storm
* Switch game night continues...
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Week 451: Colorado Diet
Weekly Written Review
During my first out of town feature film shoot, I learned a lesson early on. Most importantly, I confirmed interesting details about my dietary habits. This led to learning the importance of making dietary requests. I'm an easy going guy and when I was asked in advance about my dietary restrictions I said: "I don't have any." I can generally eat anything but I really prefer a fruit/vegetarian/fish based diet. I'm not against meat but over the years I stopped eating as much. Since I wasn't specific with my requests in advance, that put a damper on my eating chooses during my trip. The person(s) that did make requests were catered to the most and I was left with limited eating options to enjoy. I didn't get mad or complain but it prepared me to speak up when the opportunity comes up again in the future.
The day before I left for my trip I met up with someone who works in the entertainment industry at Starbucks. She showed interested in a couple of my projects and I ended up sending her some stuff. She gave a cool response to one of my pitch decks but as far as my screenplay, my heart and joy, I wasn't fond of the notes. I truly do appreciate her taking the time and providing feedback/suggestions but my immediate response was, "That's not my story." Her feedback set my mind on a path of independently developing and producing my own screenplay. I never really thought to do so in the past but the forthcoming reality is, I doubt there's a Hollywood studio that wants to tell my story without ruining it. I'm actually glad this happened. I was zoned out at first of course but aligned my mind onto the path of somehow getting it done myself.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
* Table read
* Military training
Monday, May 6, 2019
* I chilled out today and worked out my arms. Although, I wasn't shooting it was shooting day one for the production.
* GOT episode 4
* Got some feedback from about one of my pitch decks (CB)
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
* Ended up watching GOT again with my crew
* Shooting around with Hank at a dilapidated basketball court
* For some interesting reason my knee was hurting from the way back from shooting around but it was fine the next day
* A cat named Goober fell asleep on my bed for the first time
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
* Got an explosion of ideas for an origin story for a developing screenplay
* My 1st day of shooting. The last portion of the shoot was dedicated to the promo shoot. It went well but I forgot my backpack in that scene. I was concerned at first but it wasn't a big deal.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
* My shooting day 2. My characters death scene :-(
* More origin story brainstorming
* A cat peed on my bed. It's probably not Goober. There's another cat in the house that doesn't like guests.
* One week without...
Friday, May 10, 2019
* My shoot day 3.
* Got some feedback about my screenplay for someone I recently met who's in the industry and I wasn't fond of the notes. My immediate response was, "That isn't my story." I'm actually glad this happened.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
* Had a low spirited start but I was convinced to get out the house
* Hanging with Joel, Ben, and Billy.
* Playing Corn Hole at a Brewery
* Pizza...
* Switch gaming night
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
During my first out of town feature film shoot, I learned a lesson early on. Most importantly, I confirmed interesting details about my dietary habits. This led to learning the importance of making dietary requests. I'm an easy going guy and when I was asked in advance about my dietary restrictions I said: "I don't have any." I can generally eat anything but I really prefer a fruit/vegetarian/fish based diet. I'm not against meat but over the years I stopped eating as much. Since I wasn't specific with my requests in advance, that put a damper on my eating chooses during my trip. The person(s) that did make requests were catered to the most and I was left with limited eating options to enjoy. I didn't get mad or complain but it prepared me to speak up when the opportunity comes up again in the future.
The day before I left for my trip I met up with someone who works in the entertainment industry at Starbucks. She showed interested in a couple of my projects and I ended up sending her some stuff. She gave a cool response to one of my pitch decks but as far as my screenplay, my heart and joy, I wasn't fond of the notes. I truly do appreciate her taking the time and providing feedback/suggestions but my immediate response was, "That's not my story." Her feedback set my mind on a path of independently developing and producing my own screenplay. I never really thought to do so in the past but the forthcoming reality is, I doubt there's a Hollywood studio that wants to tell my story without ruining it. I'm actually glad this happened. I was zoned out at first of course but aligned my mind onto the path of somehow getting it done myself.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
* Table read
* Military training
Monday, May 6, 2019
* I chilled out today and worked out my arms. Although, I wasn't shooting it was shooting day one for the production.
* GOT episode 4
* Got some feedback from about one of my pitch decks (CB)
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
* Ended up watching GOT again with my crew
* Shooting around with Hank at a dilapidated basketball court
* For some interesting reason my knee was hurting from the way back from shooting around but it was fine the next day
* A cat named Goober fell asleep on my bed for the first time
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
* Got an explosion of ideas for an origin story for a developing screenplay
* My 1st day of shooting. The last portion of the shoot was dedicated to the promo shoot. It went well but I forgot my backpack in that scene. I was concerned at first but it wasn't a big deal.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
* My shooting day 2. My characters death scene :-(
* More origin story brainstorming
* A cat peed on my bed. It's probably not Goober. There's another cat in the house that doesn't like guests.
* One week without...
Friday, May 10, 2019
* My shoot day 3.
* Got some feedback about my screenplay for someone I recently met who's in the industry and I wasn't fond of the notes. My immediate response was, "That isn't my story." I'm actually glad this happened.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
* Had a low spirited start but I was convinced to get out the house
* Hanging with Joel, Ben, and Billy.
* Playing Corn Hole at a Brewery
* Pizza...
* Switch gaming night
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Week 450: Welcome to Colorado
Weekly Written Review
Welcome to Colorado, where the players play. I'm behind on blogging because I was out of town for around three weeks. On Saturday, March 30, 2019, week 445, the day of "Justification" I got a phone call that led to a promising adventure. Just over a month later, I'm setting forth on my first out of town acting gig in Grand Junction, Colorado. I didn't allow myself to get too excited about it because in Hollywood things can go sour in a blink but this process remained sweet. I was able to make this trip happen with no schedule conflicts. Almost three weeks later, I can confirm it was a fun and successful trip. Colorado is beautiful. I would love to post photos but posting photos is no longer a priority of this blog. That's an extra step I'm no longer willing to take. Just imagine an astonishing place with incredible mountains, lakes, and rocks.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
* Meeting Fadel. Motown's biggest fan.
* GOT episode 3
* Dinner at Mario's with At...
Monday, April 29, 2019
* After further evaluation, specifically after recently learning the importance of submitting to contests and festivals early, I decided to submit to the Roadmap scholarship again. It's for my screenplay.
* Blogging...
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
* Cleaning up...bagging fliers
* New pants...fruit run
* Laundry for me and my landlady
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
* Cafe meeting with Melly
* Updating my pitch deck
* Aaron's House Queue sheet, the final draft
* Watching the movie, Alien
Thursday, May 2, 2019
* One last edit for Aaron's House queue sheet
* Road trip to Colorado begins. We stopped at Vegas first and stayed the night.
* Gave myself a hair cut in the hotel room and then later when for a stroll through downtown Vegas.
* I was peer pressured into doing karaoke. I choose "Don't Stop Me Know" by Queen. The same song I was singing a lot last week. It was fun.
Friday, May 3, 2019
* During the ride, I started developing a screenplay idea that's been on my mind for a while.
* Arrival in Colorado at Hank's place and tour
* Watching Aliens
Saturday, May 4, 2019
* Gear fittings...new boots
* Walmart picks for snacks
* Promo shoot in the mountains. We ended up reshooting the promo footage
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Welcome to Colorado, where the players play. I'm behind on blogging because I was out of town for around three weeks. On Saturday, March 30, 2019, week 445, the day of "Justification" I got a phone call that led to a promising adventure. Just over a month later, I'm setting forth on my first out of town acting gig in Grand Junction, Colorado. I didn't allow myself to get too excited about it because in Hollywood things can go sour in a blink but this process remained sweet. I was able to make this trip happen with no schedule conflicts. Almost three weeks later, I can confirm it was a fun and successful trip. Colorado is beautiful. I would love to post photos but posting photos is no longer a priority of this blog. That's an extra step I'm no longer willing to take. Just imagine an astonishing place with incredible mountains, lakes, and rocks.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
* Meeting Fadel. Motown's biggest fan.
* GOT episode 3
* Dinner at Mario's with At...
Monday, April 29, 2019
* After further evaluation, specifically after recently learning the importance of submitting to contests and festivals early, I decided to submit to the Roadmap scholarship again. It's for my screenplay.
* Blogging...
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
* Cleaning up...bagging fliers
* New pants...fruit run
* Laundry for me and my landlady
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
* Cafe meeting with Melly
* Updating my pitch deck
* Aaron's House Queue sheet, the final draft
* Watching the movie, Alien
Thursday, May 2, 2019
* One last edit for Aaron's House queue sheet
* Road trip to Colorado begins. We stopped at Vegas first and stayed the night.
* Gave myself a hair cut in the hotel room and then later when for a stroll through downtown Vegas.
* I was peer pressured into doing karaoke. I choose "Don't Stop Me Know" by Queen. The same song I was singing a lot last week. It was fun.
Friday, May 3, 2019
* During the ride, I started developing a screenplay idea that's been on my mind for a while.
* Arrival in Colorado at Hank's place and tour
* Watching Aliens
Saturday, May 4, 2019
* Gear fittings...new boots
* Walmart picks for snacks
* Promo shoot in the mountains. We ended up reshooting the promo footage
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
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