Reaching the Masses?....Helllooooooooo!!!!

Reaching the Masses

Writing is therapeutic for some...maybe it is for me. It's like me thinking out loud and plus, this allows me to keep some in the know of what's going on. Recently I've been wondering how I can break that glass ceiling that allows a bigger circle of people know what I'm doing....this is no easy task.

The old saying about how hard work pays off...and nothing in life is easy...the person who said those things was probably an independent filmmaker. 

Btw...Independent Filmmaker is a term I kind of hate. Sure, I write, act and make movies...I don't do it Independently...it's all done with people's support. Their is nothing Independent about it. Sure, I know the real meaning but it just seems when I say that, I'm leaving a lot of people out. I'm not sure what to call myself...I'm working on it.

back to the therapy...

So my most recent struggle is how to tell more people. I consider myself pretty smart when it comes to promotion and marketing...but I'm puzzled.

Here is where I'm at:

Obvious Movie Maker

Money - I have none...haha...truth. the money I have went to filming and yes, marketing at conventions and film festivals. As anyone can tell you that vends at conventions..this is NOT CHEAP. I was planning on attending a few cons out in the middle states and with driving, hotel and food...it's about a $1,000 weekend. Sure, I'd make some back but no where near what I would like. At this stage of our growth, we can't absorb a $500 loss. Instead, we are focusing on better flyers to hand out, better representation for ourselves, better merchandise and trying the make the best impact we can with what we have. 

Advertising - this is a doozy...seriously. Let's say we have $200 to spend in the month of July to promote our newest film "baggage". Well, let's face facts...It's a short film and most of the "bigger" news sites are going to ignore it based on it not being a feature...sure we've been fortunate to have some very positive press (and those sites have been generous and I'm extremely grateful) but, you always want more people to notice. I'm making short films because I need to learn to crawl before I can run...jumping into a project and losing thousands of dollars is simply immature and being naive to think I was ready.

I turned to the people and asked questions like " What about promoting my posts on Facebook?", "When you visit the news sites...do you click on the ads?"....sadly...I found no solution. As silly as it is...I tend to look in the Horror magazines and read the ads there. They have a better chance for me to look up a site from them, than anywhere. We all know that $200 ain't gonna get much :)

Where does that leave me? Well....scraping with the rest of the bunch. Working hard and trying my best...that's all I can do. Trust me when I say this...We are working hard to bring the best we can. With each project, we will get better and after "baggage" we will be moving forward on a feature film. The time is now and I feel we have the absolute best team I could ask for.

Until them...it's Guerrilla Marketing and hanging in the trenches to battle everyday. Thanks to those who are always positive and believing in us. 

Baggage teaser trailer, casting info & how you can help!

Baggage teaser trailer, casting info & how you can help!

"baggage" is a story that Rob Dimension has been sitting on for over two years now. While eating lunch together, Sal Valente made mention to Rob about a simple premise, this simple premise has blossomed and grown in a full fledged project. Dimension, fresh off the success of the award winning film "No Clowning Around"; another short film he wrote, starred and co-directed, has worked hard to bring fresh life to the Horror genre. Dimension is no stranger to the horror community, from the TV show "Late Night at the Horror Hotel" to blogging and reviews, even to podcasting, he has stood behind so many filmmakers trying to shine a light on the grass roots level; The Independents.

After the gritty feel of No Clowning Around, Dimension wanted to focus on "the complete opposite" and "baggage" was born. Submitting the script to Jeremiah Kipp, a director that Dimension has praised for nearly two years, was a personal risk but came with an amazing reward. Jeremiah responded almost immediately and was on board. Jeremiah had this to say: "baggage immediately captured my interest as a beautiful and macabre tale of a man haunted by desire.  It’s got the feverish melancholy intensity of an Edgar Allan Poe story, but told in a modern and transgressive way.  Every image should resonate with the beauty of a painting, but one where if you look at it too closely, you realize you’re caught up in the swirls of a nightmare."

Kipp is currently involved with the "In Fear of" webseries along with countless other films like Crestfallen, Contact and Easy Prey to name just a few. We could not be any happier to have Jeremiah's amazing vision and directional skills at work for this film. Dimension had this to say "I truly can't wait to work with Jeremiah, he has such passion." For more of Jeremiah Kipp's work, visit :http://kippfilms.com/main.html

The Cinematographer for "baggage" will be Jeffrey Gould, from Action Media Productions (http://www.actionmedia.tv). Jeff has an extensive background in film and has added great chemistry to the team. We are extremely happy to have Jeff and his team a part of this project. 

Also, Associate Producer Bill Wilusz will be leading the Behind the Scenes video package that will be included with the DVD release. Bill has also written, starred and produced his own films (Prey and Demon Hunters) so we are sure this inside look into the making will be a can't miss!

Synopsis - Benjamin is normal. He does his best to fit in with society. He goes to work, loves his significant other and has hopes and dreams just like you. You will follow Benjamin for one day of his life, but will you still believe that Benjamin is normal after his world is revealed?

The cast of Baggage:

Benjamin - Rob Dimension

Julia - Ilaria Malvezzi

Supporting Cast - Steve Corino, Kim Dimension, Amber Marchese, Thomas Mendolia and Chris Raddatz

Writer and Screenplay : Rob Dimension

Director : Jeremiah Kipp

Cinematographer/Editor : Jeffrey Gould

Executive Producer : Kim Dimension
Associate Producer : Bill Wilusz

Soundtrack/Composer : Steve Vil and Burn the Darkness

Photographer : Deirdre Kinnevy (DeeKae Imagery)

Artwork : Brian Mitchell (Brian Mitchell's Creative Mind)

How much do we need? Where is it going? - Even though the film is a short, we have a $3,000 budget. We have special effects that total more than $1,200 plus, securing locations, production costs, food, travel and additional post production expenses. We truly believe that this project will be well worth your donation and support. Dimension, Kipp and Action Media Productions will do their absolute best to make horror fans proud of our effort. We hope this video teaser shows our passion and proves how much we believe in this. 

Your Perks for Support!

(all perks are expected to be delivered by Nov 2013)

$10 - for donating $10 your name will be on our site, as well as in the credits under "Special Thanks" in the finished film. We know times are tough and we are thankful for any support.

$25 - for donating $25 you will receive a Limited poster signed by all involved with the film. This will be a great keepsake that reminds you of all of our hard work and your generosity. Plus, your name will be on our site and in the credits under "Special Thanks" in the finished film. 

$50 - for donating $50 you will receive a finished "baggage" DVD that will not be available elsewhere until 2014. Because we are submitting this film to certain festivals, we can not have an official release this until after the premier. This is a great chance to see what others will be talking about and have some special bragging rights. In addition, you will receive the Limited Poster, your name will appear on our site and see you name in the credits under "Special Thanks". 

$75 - for donating $75 you will receive a "Benjamin is Normal" t-shirt. (Please enter your size when ordering). This will help promote the film and will stick out to your friends once you know that Benjamin is NOT normal. You will also receive the DVD, the Limited Poster and special thanks in credits and on website.

$100 - You're an Extra!! That's right, you get a walk on role on camera in the film "baggage" and a credit on IMDB. You also receive the t-shirt, the dvd, the Limited poster and the special thanks. This is a great opportunity to see how movies are made!! (this does not include any travel, lodging or food compensation. You will also be required to sign a release to participate.) An email will be sent to you with filming date and what attire to wear. (We are planning on mid-late May filming and are not responsible if you are unable to attend filming due to scheduling conflict). We want you to come be a part, enjoy the experience and have some fun creating movie magic! (Location is near Red Bank/Long Branch, NJ)

$250 - Hello Mr Producer!! That's right, for donating $250, you are in instant Associate Producer for "baggage", you also receive an IMDB credit that says so!! Plus, you still get to be an Extra, you get the t-shirt, the DVD and the Limited poster and your name is on the site! You are proving that you believe in this project and filmmaking!!  This is a great opportunity to see how movies are made!! (this does not include any travel, lodging or food compensation. You will also be required to sign a release to participate.) An email will be sent to you with filming date and what attire to wear. (We are planning on mid-late May filming and are not responsible if you are unable to attend filming due to scheduling conflict). We want you to come be a part, enjoy the experience and have some fun creating movie magic! (Location is near Red Bank/Long Branch, NJ)

$500 - This is the King Perk! You get to be involved in the final editing process, you watch the film in a very exclusive screening with Director, Jeremiah Kipp, Cinematographer and editor Jeff Gould, plus Associate Producer Bill Wilusz and Writer/Lead Actor Rob Dimension. You see the finished project before ANYONE else!! You are also listed as Associate Producer for "baggage", you also receive an IMDB credit that says so!! Plus, you still get to be an Extra, you get the t-shirt, the DVD and the Limited poster and your name is on the site! You are proving that you believe in this project and filmmaking!!  This is a great opportunity to see how movies are made!! (this does not include any travel, lodging or food compensation. You will also be required to sign a release to participate.) An email will be sent to you with filming date and what attire to wear. (We are planning on mid-late May filming and are not responsible if you are unable to attend filming due to scheduling conflict). We want you to come be a part, enjoy the experience and have some fun creating movie magic! (Location is near Red Bank/Long Branch, NJ). This gives you an absolute inside look at how it's done and the process. We can't wait to hear what you think!!

We really appreciate your consideration, your support and believing in this project. Stay tuned to www.YouveBeenRobbedFilms.com for updates as well as www.RobDimension.com 

Monster-Mania Details

Monster-Mania Details

Ok gang, here's the scoop...as you may have heard (after numerous postings) our award winning Horror/Drama short film "No Clowning Around" is premiering on Saturday, March 9th, at Monster-Mania Con in Cherry Hill, NJ. It will be screening in Grand Ballroom C at 1pm. Brian Mitchell, whom did the artwork for No Clowning Around is offering 20, limited edition posters for free to the first 20 people in for the screening. 

Rob and Kim Dimension will be manning the booth, located in the Vendors Room on Friday and Saturday only. Rob will be hosting the Yorkie Auction followed by the Sinister Short film festival right after. Co-director Matthew Burd will be at the table on Saturday, as will Steve Corino (12-3pm only). This is your chance to come grab your dvd, have it signed and support an Independent film at ground level. We could not be happier. 

Dimension will also dress as Mumbles the Clown on Saturday from 4-7pm only. He would LOVE to get a picture with YOU. Come see Mumbles, everyone's favorite clown.

Plus, they will have Limited Edition VHS, DVD's, posters, t-shirts and more, so stop by and see them.

No Clowning Around starts off the new year a Winner!!

No Clowning Around starts off the new year a Winner!!

Nothing like waking up as the new year starts to see No Clowning Around has won the Bronze Antenna for  "Best Independent Short Film" of 2012 from Mario Likes Movies!! We could not be happier to be grouped with other winners like The Avengers, Ted, The Raid and V/H/S to name a few. Special thank you to Mario and his crew. Please take a minute, head to Mario Likes Movies and check out the other winners.

No Clowning Around trailer releases

“…you can give in to depression or fight back”

Those are the words that I feel best can describe my battle with depression. About six months ago, I looked in the mirror and decided to make a change. My life was in a downward spiral and from that experience came; “No Clowning Around”. We can never win the battle against depression but, I believe, we can look into its eyes and face it, head on.

“No Clowning Around” is a Horror short film based on one man’s fall from grace. Ed, who once was beloved by his hometown as Mumbles the Clown, is now a party clown who battles depression and addiction. His last shed of light in his life is Trixie, who has struggles of her own. Being pushed from all sides, who and what will stop the endless spiral of sadness?

How did this come about?

Some might know me from Late Night at the Horror Hotel, Pro Wrestling, Monster-Mania Radio or the Extreme Odd Couple Podcast, but I really feel I developed the creative bug from reviewing movies. I’ve always loved the horror genre but I felt I wanted to be a bigger part of it. When you review movies, you expose other’s vulnerability but now, I’m the vulnerable one.

The last year I’ve learned that exposing my life can have a good affect on others. I had a rough battle with depression about a years and a half ago. Maybe it was my mid-life crisis, but home life was bad, I had no direction and from that, came this film project.

The film is personal for me, even though it’s extreme in relations, it’s still has plenty of metaphors to my own life. The process only took me about two days to write and once on paper; I knew this was the movie I wanted to make.

What is this NOT?

I'm glad you asked...this is NOT a Killer Clown movie. I've wanted people to know that from the start. There are plenty of Killer Clown films out there...like 100 Tears, Fear of Clowns, Killer Klowns from Outer Space or even Killjoy. While Ed is a clown, that's not the story. The story is about being pushed...and finally having a breaking point. Sometimes when your back is against the wall, you have no choice.

How did you chose who is involved?

I wrote about a 15 page treatment, kind of like a sketched out script, but just the basics. The first person I showed was my Wife, Kim. Kim and I have been together for over 21 years and it was important for me to make her the Trixie character. Once you see the film and I can relate the two, you will see why. She rehearsed countless days and worked very hard, it paid off.

The next person I wanted involved was Steve Corino. Corino is easily my best friend, from offering me a place to stay, to always being there when times were tough. We both helped each other during rough times..you know how misery needs company sometimes? Well, he’s my misery partner. The role of Lenny was his as soon as it was written. He took it extremely serious and made sure he was not the typical “wrestler in a movie” role. He’s believable.

Matthew Burd was the next choice, since his work on Late Night at the Horror Hotel; he proved his artistic vision to me on that project. I sent him the story and he wrote the screenplay and I could see the movie from his expressive script, I loved it immediately. Matt has included myself in several of his previous short films including Cuts Right Over that is making the rounds on some film festivals now. Matt and I worked great together and we each had ideas and it made for a smoother shoot. Very happy he wanted to be a part of it.

Sal Valente was a later addition to the project. I sent him the script and he loved it. Some will know Sal from his work as Pigamortis from our show. We have good chemistry, he’s funny and I knew he dug the project so it made perfect sense to have him aboard.

What can we expect?

We are aiming for a December release. It will be available on DVD, plus we will have a Limited to 50 VHS release. I will be focusing on Film Festivals and trying to have as many eyes on this project as possible. Debating on how well this is received, will lay out the future. Ideas are about a feature or a possible sequel short for “Mumbles”. I think that the character has enough oddity and is relatable to many that he has some likeability and a future.

I really want to thank those that have helped donate to make this possible. You truly made a boyhood dream come to reality. I also want to thank those that helped, our crew, those who offered advice and those who listened to me complain. It was a long four days, being on set for sixty hours, but I know it will be worth it. I’m proud of this.

For more information or to order merchandise, visit www.NoClowningAround.com or www.RobDimension.com



No Clowning Around Merchandise!!

"No Clowning Around" Merchandise

Now on Sale!!

The new Horror/Drama/Dark Comedy "No Clowning Around" launches merchandise.

No Clowning Around is a Horror short film based on one mans fall from grace. Ed, who once was beloved by his hometown as Mumbles the Clown, is now a party clown who battles depression and addiction. His last shed of light in his life is Trixie, who has struggles of her own. Being pushed from all sides, who and what will stop the endless spiral of sadness?

 

With a scheduled DVD and very Limited VHS release in December, show your love for "Mumbles the Clown" right now!!

 

 

Every order comes with a "Mumbles the Clown" Fan Club membership card. That's right kids, you remember watching good ole' Mumbles every Saturday morning at 8am, on TV 20 in Toledo, OH. Be a card carrying member in good standings...show your support!

 

 

 




  You watched the show, now wear the T-Shirt! In the days before "Mumbles" left the airwaves, he was beloved by his hometown. Kids and Adults loved Mr Peepers and Mumbles...remember the laughs we had?

T-shirt is Navy blue with White logo:
"Kids, Watch me every Saturday Morning!!

Mumbles the Clown"

www.NoClowningAround.com
 

Sizes

X-Large $10.00 USD

Posters

Official Coming Soon Poster

This poster is 11x17 in size This poster ships in a tube for protection. Designed by Brian Mitchell

This poster is also available Autographed by stars: Rob Dimension, Kim Dimension, Steve Corino and Director Matthew Burd

Prices are $5.00 plus shipping for unsigned
$10.00 plus shipping signed

Poster

unsigned $5.00 USD signed $10.00 USD

No Clowning Around 8x10's

All can be Autographed & Personalized - Only $5 each

Mumbles the Clown Wall
Item #NCA 1

Mumbles the Clown Shadows
Item #NCA 2

Mumbles the Clown Puking
Item #NCA 3

Mumbles, Trixie & Mr Peepers

Item #NCA 4

8x10 choices

NCA#1 - Mumbles Wall $5.00 USD NCA#2 - Mumbles Shadow $5.00 USD NCA#3 - Mumbles Puking $5.00 USD NCA#4 - Mumbles, Trixie & Peepers $5.00 USD

Pre orders of DVD's and Limited VHS will be available in October

No Clowning Around - My 1st Horror Short

No Clowning Around

Typically, I'm known more for my humor, than my serious side. I wanted to share part of my life, on film...sort of. Let me explain...

A few weeks ago, Kim (my Wife) and I were fortunate to be a part of "Cuts Right Over", a horror short by Matt Burd. Now, I've known Matt for years, probably close to 10, from our days working at WXW Pro Wrestling to having Matt be a part of Late Night at the Horror Hotel. Watching Matt's last short, "The Pizza Man" got me thinking more about trying to write and make my own short.

Kim and I had a blast on set, it was refreshing, after taking off quite a bit of time from acting. Sometimes real life takes over from the fake world. I stopped working in Wrestling, stopped writing reviews and only continued to work on our XOC Podcast, which continues to grow a strong following. Kim had a health scare in Nov and it sent us reeling. Now, healthy, it was time to get creative again.

If you listen to our podcast (http://www.xocpodcast.com/) I have never shyed away from being truthful in my dealings with depression. Depression is a daily, tough battle. Never sure what triggers it, or when you can snap out of it. The best way to explain it...it's day to day. No Clowning Around was basically, my battle...on paper, soon to be on film.

I have seen my fair share of shorts and features, good and bad. I have even been in some stinkers..but have also been fortunate to take part in some projects I'm extremely proud of. I am hoping you guys will follow the progress and join me in watching this short. Matt Burd, will be co-directing with me. I will be relying in some friends to help get this made. More details on who else will be involved will be coming soon.

Pre-production is underway now, with a shooting schedule in July. We are hopeful for an October release. Thanks to all!

http://www.noclowningaround.com/