Creative Consultant - Available for Creative Projects

 

Hello,

I'd like to make myself available to consult for creative projects.

For those of you who know me, I have an extensive background of over 40 years in the entertainment business. An award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer, director, speaker and much more, there's a world of lifetime experience across this country to help you with your project.

Just to let you know, as a Creative Consultant, we have many creative projects out there: Jack Truman Productions (which is an umbrella for all of these projects), the Red Block (a creative hub out in the middle of nowhere), the Holly Weird Film Festival (now in its 8th season), the new Senior Theatre Guild, and the Vegan Veteran Retreat. These are just a handful of things going on right now!

In fact, our newest short film comedy/horror Killer Grannies (based on a true story) just had its World Premiere this week at a horror film festival in NYC. Over the next 2 months, it will have public screenings at film festivals in New York, California and Virginia!

Thousands of people each year submit their alternative films to our film festival in Los Angeles.

Do you know what a Creative Consultant is? I can help you with your project. It involves creative thinking and teaching creativity. A lot goes into creative consulting: it can include developing things. If you're making a film, I can help you with scriptwriting, imaginative and analytical skills that can help you with your filmmaking goals. In fact, that can attribute to things non-film related as well. Need help with marketing solutions and presenting your image publicly? I can help with that. This person has extensive knowledge in various creative fields. If your project is getting complex, you may need a fresh pair of eyes to help you with it! I'm happy to help in the creative process, and help solve creative problems. Need innovation? Let me help you!

My independent films have screened at over 700 film festivals around the world over the last 20 years. Prior to that, I was a stage and film actor for over 15 years. In addition, I've written many books and scripts over the years.

If you know me, you know I'm an excellent communicator and collaborator. This guy can help you with solving problems!

Feel free to reach out to me by email at jacktrumancountry@gmail.com . You can also research online the different projects that are going on. Let me know if you need any guidance for research!

Killer Grannies: The New Short Film

 

It's been awhile since we've put up a new blog. So much has been going on. Here's an update!

Our brand new short film KILLER GRANNIES is starting to be sent out to the film festival world. Over the last 2 years, this short film has been shared around the film festival world with a screenplay, and that short screenplay has been making a statement, winning awards at many film festivals around the world over the last year. This summer, the short film was shot, and has been in post-production over the last couple of months. Now made, it's being distributed to the film festival world. Stay tuned and keep your eyes peeled for it showing at a film festival near you! Also, we have a Facebook page for the short film. Here it is:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Killer-Grannies-61571219532483/

Check it out and keep updated, if you like!

So much is going on with Jack Truman Productions. The Holly Weird Film Festival is in its 8th season. Our brand new theatre group, the Senior Theatre Guild, with a focus on the 55+ community, is in its first season. All of this is a part of our production company. Plays and films are art. Simple as that. It's amazing what you can get done with no money, if you're passionate about making a difference in the world. 

Seeking Locations for 'The Walkers '

 

Want to be part of a major motion picture?

Locations are needed for The Walkers, a female led thriller about a serial killer who works in a furniture store.

An ultra low budget feature film

Several types of locations are needed for the shoot! If you're a business, this is an opportunity to have your local business featured in a major independent film.

Writer/Director Jack Truman is an award winning filmmaker. His films have screened at over 600 film festivals around the world. He is also the Founder of the Holly Weird Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.

For more information and details, email Jack directly at jacktrumancountry@gmail.com

The Walkers

A Red Block Film

The Walkers on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/walkersmovie/

Casting and Crew Notice - The Walkers

Red Block Films is casting and seeking crew members for 'The Walkers', an ultra-low budget female led film thriller about a serial killer who works in a furniture store.

Copy and Credit provided. There is possible deferred pay.

Jack Truman, Director/Producer

Shoots Summer 2023 in Ohio and Texas

Casting:

Eve, LEAD, 18-60, the world's worst salesperson

Mary, Salesperson, 25-45, extremely obese

Maxine, 25-40, a nice salesperson, Eve's best friend

Rob (Roberta), 35-50, a top dog salesperson

Erica, 18-35, a super salesperson wanna be

Jennifer, 25-70, the store manager, a 'bitch on wheels'

Edwina, 40-55, Hispanic, the ultimate negative employee

Waitress, 35-55

Cop, 40-50

Businessman, 35-55

Store Customer, Female, 40-50

Bar Groupie, 18-40

Store Customers, all ages, Background Extras

Also seeking the following Crew:

Producer

Production Assistant

Cinematographer

Sound Mixer

Submit all headshots and resumes directly to Director Jack Truman at jacktrumancountry@gmail.com 

The Walkers

A Red Block Film

Winter in the Middle of Nowhere

 

What a winter!

A person can get a lot done in the middle of nowhere. As of this writing, I'm reading a different book each month, writing a book, making a film, working on our annual film festival, and being creative.

Just finished writing a new short film script as well. It's going to be awesome! There's nothing out there like this.

Right now, the book I'm reading is Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals. I love that guy. Over this last year, reading books by Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Kant, and film directors...it's a pretty awesome time!

Subjects like Film Dramaturgy, Virtual Production, Drama Therapy and Entertainment Management are great topics being explored. 

On top of all this, isolation with the Great Pandemic is wonderful. Health, safety and life...those are the most important things.

The Aesthetics of Theatre and Performance - A Virtual Workshop on Zoom

 

The Aesthetics of Theatre and Performance

A Virtual Workshop by Jack Truman

There is a philosophy to theatre. Most actors are focused on performance and less focused on what art is really about. How can we apply philosophy to our theatrical shows and performances? By reviewing acting techniques of Stanislavski, Spolin, Meisner, Hagan Hagen and Boal, combined with theatre theory of Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and Camus, along with implementing philosophical ancient Indian values from the Upanishads, Truman introduces a new style of acting that focuses on the aesthetics and philosophy of performance. Included are theatre games from the world's most renowned acting teachers. 

A creative, virtual one hour workshop for all! 

Date and Time: April 30th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Location: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/2669655744

A 1 hour virtual workshop on Zoom! Open to the public and free for all!

About the Presenter: Jack Truman is a 35 year veteran in the entertainment industry. An award winning actor, writer, producer, director and filmmaker, he has also appeared in many major motion pictures and television series. Jack's independent films have screened at over 500 film festivals around the world. Founder of the Holly Weird Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, he is also author of the book An Actor's Journal: 90 Days in L.A. Truman has an MFA in Theatre and is a college professor.

Holly Weird Film Festival Announces 2021 Lineup

 

Holly Weird Film Festival Announces Lineup

Burbank, California - The other side of Hollywood is becoming fearless to the entertainment capital of the world.

The third annual Holly Weird Film Festival has announced the lineup for the 2021 season. Celebrating true original underground filmmaking, Holly Weird celebrates and showcases independent films of all genres that feature a distinct vision, a unique voice, or an avant-garde challenge to what is expected or accepted. The festival is making it's mission to showcase the work of filmmakers who defy independent visions.

“It's important for original underground filmmakers to have a venue to share their work with the world”, says the festival's founder, award-winning underground filmmaker Jack Truman. “As a filmmaker, I know how hard it is for underground filmmakers to make their movie. It's important for them to share their art. I'm proud of the diversity in this year's lineup. Films are from around world, and 6 of the 23 selections are from female directors. There is an audience out there that is hungry for true, original independent film that defies the norm. We're focused on the unique and innovative, and are thrilled to bring the other side of film to the entertainment capital of the world”.

23 films from around the world were selected for the 2021 season from over 600 submissions worldwide. Included are short and feature narrative, documentary and experimental films. The range of countries selected include Israel, Lebanon, Russia, France, Spain, Australia, Canada and the United States. Some of the films to be included is the feature film “Shellfish” by Hunter Hopewell, and short films “Chesty & Opal”, “Pluto” and the World Premiere of “Molotov”.

Holly Weird has also partnered with television giant Roku and Shorts Daily for a limited televised event. This year, Roku will allow previous Holly Weird alumni filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films on Roku's Shorts Daily channel this summer. Roku has a nationwide base of over 50 million subscribers, and this will give little-known alternative filmmakers the opportunity to have their independent films screen to a nationwide audience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“We have an electric lineup of amazing films scheduled for this season”, states Truman. “These films will shock the world”.

More about the festival can be found on the Holly Weird FilmFreeway page at https://filmfreeway.com/HollyWeirdFilmFestival .

Holly Weird on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollyweirdfilmfest/

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS for HOLLY WEIRD 2021:

Shorts:

Angel and Opal – Jack Truman (5 minutes) (Missouri)

Behind the Glass – Pedro de la Llave (5 minutes) (Canada)

Parked – Yoon Hei Cho (4 minutes) (California)

The Shattering – Marcus Adams (8 minutes) (California)

Television Quest – Terence Cover (5 minutes) (Michigan)

Molotov – Ariel Semmel (30 minutes) (Israel)

Geneva Jacuzzi's Casket – Chris Friend (6 minutes) (California)

The Orange Cheddar Debacle – Forrest Fenske (10 minutes) (New York)

Counting Sheep – Brandon Hicks (2 minutes) (Canada)

The Fear – Chanin Russo (12 minutes) (California)

Glugga – Omar Lopex (7 minutes) (California)

Trouble for Miles – Jamin Scotti (9 minutes) (California)

How to Get $100 Million – Ilya Polyakov (9 minutes) (California)

Pluto – Larke Miller (15 minutes) (Canada)

Lahza – Noel Bassil (7 minutes) (Lebanon)

Super Cool – Marina Potapova (5 minutes) (Russia)

Quarantine: Day 100 – Paul Chomicki (2 minutes) (California)

Smile – Kevin Uskovic (5 minutes)

Adam – Christine Zivic (12 minutes) (California)

Terror Fervor – Phoebe Parsons (6 minutes) (Canada)

Chesty and Opal – Jack Truman (10 minutes) (Missouri)

Documentary Feature:

We are the New Chimeras – Mathias Averty (51 minutes) (France)

Narrative Feature:

Shellfish – Hunter Hopewell (82 minutes) (California)