The Whole World’s aTILT
We’ve both been home from our BrainerdQuest for a few days, and we’re settling into a routine that’s 1/2 old habits and 1/2 new hopes. Things are different now. We set out to shoot a feature film, and we did it. We really did it. Even though things weren’t always smooth sailing, we came through [...]
Brainerd – Jessica = Nerd
Filming TILT up in Brainerd was great in all ways but one: Jessica had to go back to Chicago a few days into filming to hold down the fort (i.e. work her ass off so we can have insurance, food, a place to live, etc.) In the short time that Jess was on set, she [...]
On the Sunny Side of the Country, Part #3: More LA!
If a KFink goes to Cali and doesn’t document it on their blog, did it really happen? We didn’t want to chance it. Read about the first part of our trip (San Francisco, baby!) here and the next part of our trip (LA, yo!) here. Ready for the rest? KFINK ESCAPES TO LA TUESDAY, 7/27: [...]
Filmmaker Meet-Up: Sean J. S. Jourdan
Last night we had the great pleasure of meeting with director / screenwriter Sean J. S. Jourdan. We’ve had a special connection with Sean since our early days on Twitter (okay, we fell in love with his website), and then we were lucky enough to see his shorts “The Beekeeper” and “An Open Door” at [...]
Vegas is for (Film) Lovers
My mom used to tell me that when she was a teenager she never went on a date without a) a dime in her bra (for a phone call in case her date was a jerk) and b) a fresh pair of panties (in case she was in a car accident and ended up being [...]
Help SELF HELPLESS Help You!
We had the great fortune of meeting the writers/directors/producers/actors of SELF HELPLESS last fall at the Queens International Film Festival. Funny. Goofy. Totally business savvy. They’ve taken the indie world by storm, aligned themselves with some of the biggest brains in the industry, and, oh yeah, made a really entertaining movie. But don’t take our [...]
On Watching Amreeka
Last week I concluded my independent film unit. It’s always one of my favorite units to teach, partly because I am a filmmaker and partly because when I go to the movies, I tend to see independent films. One of the challenges of teaching the unit is choosing which three films to show. One limit [...]
Busy Bees
We’ve been buzzing about lately, but that is no excuse for us to neglect our hive. Here are some updates on a little cross pollinating we’ve been doing: TILT BLOG! This week the blog for our new feature-length movie project (TILT) was launched. Be sure to check out the very first post, a great introductory [...]
Show SOUND SLEEPER Some Love
Our newly revamped 5-minute short Sound Sleeper is currently in 2nd place for the December War of Films at the Film Annex. It’s also a part of the Diesel Online Shorts Competition. What’s on the line? $1000, maybe a trip to Miami, and some street cred. So please click here to watch Sound Sleeper at [...]
The Kings of Queens: QIFF Day #3 + Wrap-Up
We came to NYC on 11/13 to screen our short film Snow Bunny at the Queens International Film Fest. Here’s what we did on Day #1. Here’s what we did on Day #2. DAY THREE, SUNDAY, 11/15 Still high from our screening on Saturday night, Jessica and I skipped to a coffee shop in Jackson [...]
The Kings of Queens: QIFF Day #1
Our short film Snow Bunny was accepted into the Queens International Film Festival. We went to the fest. Here’s what happened… DAY ONE, FRIDAY 11/13 Left our humble Chicago home while it was still dark. Our bags were packed with DVDs, posters, postcards, and business cards. And a couple of pieces of clothing. Once at [...]
The Kings of Queens: King is a Fink at QIFF
When we came out to New York this weekend, we had 3 main goals: To survive the screening of Snow Bunny at the Queens International Film Festival (QIFF) To catch up with old friends from high school and college To meet up with new friends we’ve made through Twitter We are happy to report that [...]
We're on the Road to Somewhere
This has been a great, productive year for King is a Fink Productions. We wrote and produced 4 short films (Snow Bunny, Sound Sleeper, Anxiety Acres & Libidoland). Snow Bunny was accepted into 2 film fests (Lakedance International Film Festival & Queens International Film Festival) and nominated for an award. We’re on our way to [...]
Festival Update: Snow Bunny at QiFF
IT’S OFFICIAL: SNOW BUNNY will be screened at the Queens International Film Festival on Saturday, 11/14, at 8pm at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (White Room). Click here for details and tickets.
In The Trailer Park
This weekend we’re working on trailers for Anxiety Acres and Libidoland. We have a ton of ideas, but we’re grappling with a big question: WHAT’S THE POINT OF A MOVIE TRAILER ANYWAY? Technically, trailers are a marketing tool. They’re a quick way to show your wares, whet your audience’s whistle, and generate interest in your [...]
Snow Bunny @ Lakedance International Film Festival
Check it out! Snow Bunny is on the Lakedance International Film Festival line-up. Snow Bunny will be shown on Wed, November 4th at 7pm as part of Block 4, ‘Love, Death & Baseball.’ The LIFF is held in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho. If you’re up for a road trip, then “get your boots on, bunny!”
Go, Snow Bunny, Go!
Snow Bunny is now an official selection of the Lakedance International Film Festival in Idaho. Between our acceptance into the Queens International Film Festival last week and Jessica’s obsession with the skinny part of Idaho, we’re over the moon. Snow Bunny was our labor of love throughout the winter of 2008/2009. This 26-minute short film [...]
UPDATES: Snow Bunny News + Weekend Contest
OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING! We found out today that our 2009 short film ‘Snow Bunny‘ has been accepted into the 2009 Queens International Film Festival. In its 7th year, QIFF is dedicated to creating an event that ‘educates, inspires,and enlightens.’ For our purposes, we definitely appreciate their dedication to giving new and low-budget filmmakers [...]
Ladies, Chicks, Grrls, & Dames: Women Commanding Attention at TIFF
We’ve been keeping an eye on the coverage from the Toronto Film Festival (9/10 -9/19). Love it. Excited about it. Wish we were there to live it. So many great movies coming out this year. But what are we most excited about? The women – they’re getting a lot of coverage at the festival this [...]
The Screenwriter's Dilemma: "I wrote it. Now what?"
Congrats! You’ve written the best screenplay ever! Now what do you do? No matter how much you and your friends (and your mom) love your screenplay, nothing’s ever going to happen unless you get it into the hands of an agent or producer. Unfortunately, it’s hard to do this unless you already have an agent [...]
Other Indie Filmmakers Making It Happen
Writer / Director Gary King has been making movies for 6 years and is currently promoting his most recent film, the ensemble drama “New York Lately.” The movie was largely self-financed, filmed so that actors only had 7 or so shooting days (to make up for little or no pay), and shot guerrila-style in outdoor [...]
How Do You Market Independent Films?
How do you make an indie movie? Well, that’s simple. You start with an idea. Mix in a bunch of people willing to put in a bunch of hours. Get organized. Get cracking. Get acting. Film and edit and polish. And at the end – you’ve got a movie in the can. High fives (and [...]
Movies That Inspire Us To Make Movies
We watch different movies for different reasons. Some movies blow us away with their special effects and star power; some movies encourage us to quietly reflect on our own lives. Some movies we watch because they make us think; others we watch because they don’t. We like all types of movies, but, as filmmakers, lately [...]