(drunk) Director Commentary?!

So, on January 17th, 2011 yours truly recorded a solo commentary whilst being a bit a bit tipsy. Now, I haven't heard the entire thing since sobering up, but I hope you can learn a thing or two about movie directing and I don't just ramble on like a drunken buffoon. The link is below so enjoy! If you don't have a copy of SCUM and would like one, feel free to email me and request one...for a small fee of course. And be on the look out for more info on BAD PEOPLE!!! The next movie!!!

(right click and d-load) SCUM (TIPSY) COMMENTARY

Short story from that guy...

...who wrote and directed SCUM. Me. I have quite a few short stories but not all of them are horror, which some think is pretty funny since I made a horror movie and am a horror movie buff.
The new short story is titled THE TROUBLE WITH TERROR and is a mix of sci-fi and horror about a guy who wakes up hung-over and heartbroken in his friends cabin where he has been staying for a while and needs supplies from town. Namely booze to medicate his broken heart. So he heads off in to town and discovers..! You have to read it to find out!
It will be available online over at www.AMAZON.com here in the next few days for the small price of .99¢. While you're there, pick up TRANSPLANTS which is another short story I wrote but about love...and transplants. Below you'll find the link to a 3 page preview of THE TROUBLE WITH TERROR, so read it and enjoy!


THE TROUBLE WITH TERROR

Can't lose them all!

So we headed out to the Horrific Film Fest this past weekend empty handed and returned with a badass chainsaw trophy for Best Special FX!!! How cool is that? Here's a video of my acceptance speech. You should head over and check out our buds at Twitchy Dolphin Flix and Gothic Films to see what they're up to. They might just be the coolest movie cats I've ever met. Oh, and on that note, check out the coolest music cats I've ever met, Musical Charis. You should be hearing some more from them in some CINEmachina flicks shortly. Enjoy.



Facebook links:
Twitchy Dolphin
Gothic Films
Musical Charis

Our premiere

Yes, it's finally done. We premiered our little award winning* movie June 3rd at midnight and then had 2 more screenings the following 4th & 5th and to say the least, it was crazy. We sold out the premiere early that Thursday and Rio 6 ended up putting us on another screen for the subsequent screenings which also sold out both days. That's 5 sold out showings! Needless to say neither me or the cast and producers had any idea it would have been so huge! But we're all very pleased that so many people came out to support our little movie which will now be on DVD in a few weeks. Thank you to all the people that came out and had a blast and stay tuned for more festival updates.

*We won an award at the La Jolla Indie Fest a few weeks back.

PS
Not everyone was as thrilled by SCUM as we were. But hey, you can't please everyone, we'll take what we can get. Watch the video below.

First full screening

So tonight at midnight will be our FIRST full screening of SCUM taking place in Beeville, which is pretty exciting since we shot the whole thing there and all of the actors are from there, too so it should be a good time. We'll be screening it on June 3rd, 4th & 5th at midnight at the Rio 6 in Beeville, TX and tickets are already on sale. You can pick up SCUM shirts and pre-order the DVD for a few bucks less than when it comes out in about 2 weeks while you're there. Also, be looking out for a list of festivals we'll be attending which will be up as soon as we get some confirmations and make sure to check out our IMDB.com page which is getting updated all the time. See you at the screening!

recording SCUM commentary

SCUM screenings

We've finally got the ducks in a row and SCUM screenings have been announced along with the movie's Premiere! June 3rd will be the movie's premiere which is actually at midnight! Then we'll be screening the movie the next two night also at midnight, so take some Vivarin or overdose on some caffeine cause it might be a long nite!

June 3rd-Movie Midnight Premiere
June 4th-Midnight Screening
June 5th-SCUM Pre-Party at SCORES then another midnight screening

Email Problems

My email has been acting up for a few weeks now and I FINALLY fixed it, so if you've sent me anything, please resend it and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Also, those of you in my hometown, we're getting closer to announcing a premiere date as well as some festivals we'll be gunning for, so cross your fingers.

2.28.2010

Well, after a few years of back-breaking work, it seems as though SCUM will finally hit the big screens...well, at least a few. On March 11th, 2010 at the Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes in San Antonio, TX we'll have our first screening of the entire movie. Now, why in San Antonio first and not Beeville? Well it all boils down to politics I suppose. In a small town like Beeville where there not used to movie premieres, there are ALOT of hurdles to jump and people to talk to, so it becomes a tad bit difficult where as a place like the Drafthouse all you have to do is ask and 'poof' it's done. So we'll be premiering in Beeville sometime soon and then probably hit Corpus Christi after that, but until then, we're at the Drafthouse. Tickets are already on sale for $6 so make sure to snatch them up. Thanks and hope to see you at the movies.

11.30.2009

Again FINALLY! I uploaded the newest SCUM theatrical trailer which I did a few months back. I hope you enjoy and as always, drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.


SCUM Theatrical Trailer #2 from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

7.8.2009
Finally! I've uploaded the 'Welcome Home Brother Charles' SCUM spoof trailer. I did it just for fun, but it ended up getting us invited to submit SCUM to the Toronto After Dark Film Festival! Crazy, huh? Well, there will be more on that later as now I must head off to work. As always, drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.



SCUM spoof trailer-Welcome Home Charles Sharpe from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

6.10.2009

Hopefully having Vimeo hosting the videos will FINALLY rid the site of all bugs we've had since we started the site. We'll slowly be replacing the current videos with better quality ones as soon as I can get around to it. If you are still having problems PLEASE drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.

5.30.2009

As we enter our final weekend, I just wanted to upload the first look at SCUM's shampoo bottling facility which is actually Beeville's very own sewer plant. The location was awesome as you'll soon see in the flick, but I just wanted to give you guys a glimpse of what to expect. Also, you'll be introduced to one of our very badass actors Fernando who originally came in to audition for a different role but didn't fit the part. BUT, he rocked so much I cast him as the only surviving shampoo facility worker. Be expecting more videos to pop up here as we wind down production and keep checking back for the new trailer which is coming soon. And as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com. 

SCUM behind the scenes-"That's what scared me the most!" from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

2.12.2009

So, we conducted our first test screening last Friday for SCUM and I must say it was quite nerve wracking. But it'll be well worth it in the end, which is FINALLY approaching. We appreciate everyone's comments and concerns they left on their questionnaires, especially the harsh ones. It's cool to know that they were at least paying attention and hopefully care enough to be brutally truthful, which is what we wanted. No hurt feelings here. The test screening was only about 1 hour of stuff we had put together, but there's tons more stuff that needs to be cut and scored so I'll be working for the next couple of weeks finishing that up as well as shooting whatever shots we're missing. It won't be long now. I also want to thank the CORPUS CHRISTI FILM SOCIETY for holding the event, Joe for playing host and the House of Rock for allowing me to get drunk. So, here's another video of me sharing my experiences with you all. And as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com. 



SCUM behind the scenes-"...I might die of boredom" from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

10.29.2008

Most people may find this surprising, but I'm not a fan of Halloween. I enjoyed it a bit when I was a kid, but at the age of about 10, it no longer thrilled me. What did was horror movies. Why dress up and ask for candy one day out of the year when you could pop in your VHS copy of Nightmare on Elm Street and trick or treat whenever you wanted? But I enjoy people enjoying Halloween and indulging in the chance to be someone else for a day and let there hair down...some figuratively, some literally. So, with that intro, I'll be out and about on Halloween, mostly at Star Video, screening some clips and new trailers as well as some old short flicks and what not. There will also be some classic horror flicks screened that night for the young and old so make sure to hang out and chat with me and whatever actors I can wrangle up. And as an added bonus, I have posted one of the TV spots we'll be screening Halloween night here on the site! So enjoy and make sure to head on out to Star Video this Friday and be one of the first to witness the exclusive clips! And as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.



Web exclusive 30 sec. spot from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

8.28.2008

This weekend CINEmachina Studios will be promoting SCUM at San Antonio's Horrific Film Festival which starts tonight, Thursday August 28, and lasts thru August 31st. Tonight will be the annual zombie walk as well as the movie trailer party which SCUM has entered. Even though SCUM won't be screening at the festival, we'd love to see some of you guys stop on by and say "Hi". I'll be there along with the movie's main actor Brandon Maldonado who plays Charles Sharpe. We may even have a few other special guests stop by. A few weeks back we released the official Spanish language poster on our Myspace, so now I would like to unveil the Official Theatrical SCUM Poster here...along with the Spanish language one. I hope you enjoy the posters and as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.

designed by CINEmachina Graphix

8.24.2008

Do you wanna see some SCUM this weekend? If your in Beeville, head on over to St. Philip's Episcopal Church and catch 2, count'em 2, early scenes of SCUM! For the first time EVER you can witness the SCUM before anyone else! How cool is that?!?! But...if you can't make it out this Saturday, don't worry. We'll be screening the same shite on October 31st @ STAR VIDEO!!! We'll be screening old school horror flicks as well as some short films and the same clips of SCUM plus some featurettes! I'll be on hand (as well as most of the actors) to answer any and all questions both nights! So hope to see all of you there and as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.

7.23.2008

Here's the trailer. You wanted it and now you've got it. If you click here you'll find a slightly different version over at YouTube. It's not reallyTHAT different, but whatever. The trailer premiered this past weekend at 2 screenings that The Beeville Film Society and The Horror Society of the Coastal Bend put together for the indie horror flick The House of the Demon. I would like to thank Rob Garrett from our local country station Kicker 106 FM for doing the AWESOME voice over for the trailer. Any one interested in getting him to do the same, contact him here. He rocks with voices. The production is wrapping up and the movie's coming along quite nicely so it won't be long folks before you can get scummed! I hope you enjoy the trailer and as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.



SCUM-web trailer from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

7.14.2008

I know it's been a while since I last updated this site but I've been busy. Last night team SCUM spent a few hours blowing up heads for the flick, and I must say it looked pretty damn good. You wanna see exploding heads? Then head over to one of the screenings The Beeville Film Society and The Horror Society of the Coastal Bend will be hosting this weekend for The House of the Demon and you can watch the world premier of the official SCUM trailer which will be played before each screening. This Friday July 18th our screening will be held at The Indie Theater in Corpus Christi at 7pm. The director George L. Ortiz will be on hand as well as the 'Demon' Brant Bumpers to answer any and all horror/filmmaking/acting questions. Then on Sunday July 20th, they'll be heading to my home town of Beeville to do the same at Star Video at 8pm. Head on out for a weekend of independent horror and hang out with us fine film folk! Oh yeah, here's a promo video made in anticipation of the official trailer. Enjoy. And as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com. 


Super Scum Promo 2000 from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

5.28.2008

Another video! This is some of the latest stuff we've shot just trying to finish up a scene in the movie. It is the third day out at this location, so maybe one day I'll put up the first two...maybe. Anyway, we posted some more pics earlier in the week and there's more waiting to be posted on my desktop at home. We're tearing through production and getting closer to the end, so it won't be long now! And as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com. 



SCUM behind the scenes-"It burns a little" from Paul Gonzales on Vimeo.

5.12.2008

The pictures are finally up! Not all of them, but hey, I've gotta start somewhere. The site has been updated with 3 sets of pics from various stages of production so click away. Be on the look out for more updates later in the week as well as videos, more pics and as always, feel free to drop me a line at Paul@scumthemovie.com.