So now its all official and nice. I will be working with different individuals to bring forth new and interesting projects. So look for collaborations between me and others!
But first I wanted to introduce the new logo for the company. Zombot is the first project to be released under BOT10 Productions, and I am truly excited. Some of you have seen bits and pieces already but soon you all will be able to experience it for yourself.
I know its fast! We barely got past Vudu Cinema 2010, but I feel that I would give everyone a chance to see that there is something in the works for next year.
I am currently working on Zombot, and Halloween Horror Nights, and also somewhere in there some down time. But the little kid in me wants to tease. No real info yet and it will be a long while before anything gets up dated but by all means follow the blog now!
As you can see in the banner I have established my production company so, here we go!
So a while back I got together with Jeramy Walton ( JWFearman ) and we decided to make a show like Binary to reveal two art series one being my Vudu Series, and the second being his Dread Til Drawn. Dread Til Drawn deals with a play on fears, with images like a shark in a pool. I thought the imagery was amazing! So I knew it was going to carry well.
Shortly after the event began to grow, I figured that I would make it a celebration of Halloween and spooky things that we all love. A lot of "Hey, that would be great if I added". And so I added the Cinema side to the event I was armed with about a billion Horror DVDs that we can view, so I figured our friends will dig that.
By this time, word started going around that other artist were working on things that seem to fit the season. Artist and good friend Jena SanCartier had a series that she is working on that deals with old school creepy and strange images, in the form of line art so she jumped aboard!
Location
Cricketers Arms Pub again served as a location to have this little show, and again more "Hey, that would be great if I added" Plus The Arms was gracious enough to allow me to take over and host Binary 2010, Binary 2.0, and now this! I quickly formed a plan with Phil and Johny to use the two projectors and host the event there. Not a bad plan indeed The Arms is like a second home to me and so with its English Pub feel, I decided Hmm Sin Of The Dead!
Sponsors
With the idea of my version of Shawn Of The Dead I figured "Hey, that would be great if I added" A Halloween Costume Contest! Wild idea, but again it all seem to fit so I added that. I figured ok we can all dress up and have a few laughs. I'll give away a novelty award and we would all get a kick out of that! Well laugh no more this is the first time I do an event with a sponsor. Local Rep Erica from Fairvilla Megastore contacted me after hearing that I thought of hosting a costume contest with prizes. With the help of my friend Kim Guzma they were in charge of the contest.
Guest List
Ok so its time to invite friends! That too ended up with some interesting surprises. I put word out and began to tell friends that I was doing an event. Friend Shawn Porter was working on a new product that he wanted to debut and so I said "Hey, that would be great if I added" if you haven't figured it out "Hey, that would be great if I added" is the theme here... But yes Shawn has a product and so he jumped on board! He produces an actual ZOMBIE DETECTOR!!! ;) I thought man this is nice! Art, movies, costumes, zombie detectors.... We need to celebrate all things horror! And by this time Sinister's Vudu Cinema was born!
Now, by this time great minds started working! Shawn came up to me and now he said! "Hey, that would be great if we added" Flordia Ghost Team!!! and so we did! Oh and I told my friend Angela if she would come and so Angela Alderman from Ghost Hunters International came into the picture. Six Souls
Mark, Jenn, Michelle, and Jordan were invited by me to come in and show off the new shirts that I designed for them. They run Horrornight Nightmares a horror related forum that is expanding all the time. So it was neat to bring them in and spend the night with us. I have done some graphics for them and it was only natural, plus they are good friends! I wanted to add a Tarot Reader and Jenn put me in contact with Chrissy.
Chrissy Vision was brought into the event after, you guessed it! "Hey, that would be great if I added" so I made a connection with her and I can tell that her and I will be good friends!
So now I'm working on give aways, I printed up some 8x10s to give out if anyone purchased a ticket to partake in the gifts I wanted to give away. Comics, books, posters, DVDs, shirts, candy, etc. and so my friend Daniel Jordan ( DJ SQUARED ) who did the soundtrack to Binary 2.0 jumped in and wanted to help and he brought in the LEGENDARY CHAINSAW DRILL TEAM!
Which after last night Dennis a member of CDT said " I didn't know we had fans?!" Well YEAH! ME!!! So it wasn't even a question YES YES YES CDT!!!! Colin ( Big Daddy Wolf ) Played the fine route he was so gracious and kind, so he doesn't kill me! To donate some gifts for the raffle.
Woah Nelly!
With the help of all my pals, we have created a MONSTER! Last but certainly not least. Erik Yates from Behind The Thrills contacted me and said he would like to cover the event and if I wanted them there. So for the last time "Hey, that would be great if I added" B.T.T. YES!
Sin's Take
It was late one night as I work within those hours when I sketched the first Character of the Vudu Series. I wanted to create a series of graphic novels that would drive me in a new direction. Something new to work on and challenge myself as far as art and writing is concerned. I invited my friend Will Rincon to help me with the project once all the characters were created. Those four characters are the ones I used for the event poster. As Vudu Cinema 2010 is the vehicle to debut the series. Its the first time I create a graphic novel and so its all exciting and terrifying to me at the same time. But back to the event.
First off I am incredibly taken back by how so many people stepped up to the plate to support the event. From friends, Sponsors, Guest, and Attendees. I would have never imagined ever the love and support system that I have all around me. I love it because it is always a 23 moment. Yes the number 23 follows me EVERYWHERE! So I welcome it, and its moments like this that constantly remind me of who I am.
Last night was incredible and frightening at the same time. I loved the event and had a blast but I have also come to the conclusion from doing the last three events that I run around like a chicken without a head to control and run the events, and I lose precious time that I can spend with people that attend. I always find myself saying on my blog " SORRY TO ALL I MISSED". And so just like before, I am truly sorry to those that I missed last night, The Reyna Family in particular this time.
We suffered some technical issues with one DVD player in the front room. I was organizing the event and placing seating arrangements, when I saw the signal coming from the player. I thought great! I created an event, promised people that movies will be playing and the signal is saying " HA HA LOOK AT ME! IM CHAOS! AND I CAME TO PAY YOU A VISIT!" But just like any event you have to take into consideration that things will happen. As I had to give up a lot for this event, I felt the pressure. We had to change the seating arrangement at the last minute, give up the back room where the "Real" horror films would play, fix the DVD player in the front, the back room's screen broke, and a band was scheduled to play the same night I was scheduled to host Vudu.
I won't lie I had a tiny moment of thought, I envisioned myself chucking my laptop right into the pond outside The Arms and going home. I planed this event for a month and here I am dealing with this. I felt like I failed to entertain all the people that were kind enough to take time out to see us. Some people drove from Jacksonville to see the event!
So right after that moment a song came into mind. As the slow guitar riff began to play in my head I was changed, I knew that these things happen! Why fret! Just keep it moving.. As for I'm doing this to show case the little guy, people that get over looked. We are surrounded by garbage when it comes to entertainment. We are horror fans, we are family! If the DVD wont work?! Use the Laptop's DVD drive! ITS GONNA GET HARDER BEFORE IT GETS EASY! I know its a love song but man the lyrics fit perfectly, as for I am deeply in love with my art. My craft...
And as I looked around, in the midst of my chaos people were laughing, sharing stories, taking pictures, and the FRACKING movies were not even working HA! So we kept it going finally all the issues got ironed out and the event was a SMASH!
I truly enjoyed the fact that so many people had a great time. At the end of the event I asked if they would like to do it again. The place lit up and so I am charged with new ideas that will make the event better. I had to leave the Podcast to attend to affairs inside and I'm terribly sorry for that Erik and Racheal Yates. But without mistakes you never learn.
For Vudu 2011 I am already looking at hosting in a bigger venue to accommodate everyone, as we reached capacity. I had to climb onto tables to get around people to fix the DVD issue. And I can open up to allow other sponsors to come in and join us next year.
I also plan on hiring a staff to handle all of the event's details so that volunteers can enjoy the event too. Jenn, Kim, Naz, Mark, Daniel, Phil, Johny, and others did their best to make this happen. Im sorry that things went down kind of wacky. Plus with a bigger place, over booking won't happen.
And lastly I REALLY want to spend time with people, I love to say more than " Hello, Thank you for coming, and I'll sign whatever you like." It is important to me to be with people that follow all of my insane ideas. And I hate having to say " Sorry I missed someone". So for future events I plan on having staff so that I can spend quality time with everyone.
So those are the issues and please don't take this the wrong way, but I have a clear understanding that we are gonna need a bigger boat! I had no idea how many people would be there, so its my personal promise to make future events better for all of us!
Now the long list of Thank You!
First and foremost as always I wish to thank my family Neela, Chris, Emma, and Sophie. I take time away from them to make things like this happen. And they are my constant rock of support! I am forever in debt to them and I love them dear. So Vudu Cinema is dedicated to them. Long live the Army!
Cricketers Arms Pub for providing us a place to host this event, I am honored to have you all as a sponsor to all of my events. The Arms
Jeramy Walton ( JWFearman ) For going along with a crazy plan. I never meant this to turn into an event so big. But with big ideas comes big events! I am so happy that you are creating artwork again. I was close to giving up myself, and so I look forward to seeing you develop into the great artist that you are. The-Scratchings-of-JWFearman Thank you brother.
Jena Sancartier There is no need what so ever to thank me, you alone posses a strength in line art and creativity that is beyond measure! I'm so honored to have you be a part of my life. I get to have not only a kick ass friend but a fellow artist that creates neat works of art. J'ena SanCartier makes art Thank you.
Shawn Porter For constantly being by my side. Great minds think alike it is not by chance that we ended up together in the same maze the first year I act. You convinced me to do it and so here I am. Brothers at arms and guess what, don't believe me that its fate?! We are in Soundstage 23 the first year I act. I look forward to a wonderful friendship with you and Jenn, so let the good times roll! ZDA And I would like to mention FGT Thank you and Thank you brother.
Horrornight Nightmares I would like to thank you all for allowing me to post artwork all over the site! Helping with events and for your friendship. I look forward to seeing where the site goes from here. Horrornightnightmares.com Love ya, Thank you.
Daniel Jordan I also believe that our friendship is not by chance, in the past few weeks we have become the greatest of allies and friends. You and Stef are dear to us from the word GO! Thank you for being the lead man to the CDT. And I look forward to future projects together, but most importantly I PROMISE!!!!! We will hang out more outside of business! lol SQUARED Thank you.
Angela Alderman Get ready because just like you, I'm surrounded by amazing people, people like you. So get ready to develop a great comradeship. You my peoples! Thank you.
Behind The Thrills I am sorry that I made you crazy by so many thank yous. But I feel that you guys got a better understanding of the "Sinister" way. I am looking forward to having you all around and last night we have established the beginning of our friendship. Long live BTT! Thank you. PODCAST
Chainsaw Drill Team Yes you all have fans! Starting with me. A special thanks go out to you all because it takes a lot to be a part of the elite! Daniel, Colin, Monkey, Justin, and Dennis Thank you.
Chrissy Vision It was a pleasure to have you with us and it was a pleasure to meet, just like all the rest I have mentioned on this lengthy blog. I look forward to a wonderful friendship! Visions Thank you.
Last but certainly not least! To all my fans dam I can never get used to that, and friends. I want you all to know that you are all part of my work. It is because of you I do what I do. I share a unique love for art with you, and I hope that you all understand that its better to love the art instead of the artist. Don't fall victim to starf'ing. I'm someone just like you, the only difference is that I can't stop creating art and so I don't plan to.
I fail and falter and then I pick myself back up to do it again and again. Im not someone to gaze upon and admire. So if you see me around then come up and say hello. and with that said, thank you all for the MUSTARD!!!!!!!!!! SOY SAUCE!!!!! Bobbleheads, pictures, buttons, artwork, and all the wonderful things that come in the mail and fall into my hands. Thank you for understanding my twisted logic. Thank you for the hugs, high fives, hand shakes, drewby love, motivation, links, music, art, and laughs. Thank you for your comments, inside jokes, facebook LIKES, and constant reposting and retweeting. Thank you for buying all my art. Binary, Zombot, Vudu, and all that is to come. Many things change but just remember that as long as your around, I will continue to entertain you. So to you all Thank you.
Thank you all for the Photos for more check this out! Please tag them so I can give credit to you. But thanks Jeramy, Tessa, Jena, Josh and others I stoled pics from lol.
Well yesterday afternoon while running around town I get a text from Mark ( Horrornight Nightmares ) that the shirts I designed are in!
I was so excited to read that text, and so I called him back frantically and full of excitement! Well? How do they look? Are you happy with the printing? Did everything turn out right with the printers? Tell me, tell me, TELL ME!!!!!
He then confirmed that everything went without a hitch and that everyone is happy with the way the shirts turned out! Which is music to my ears, I always freak out at stuff like that. So now I patiently await my shirt, and I can't wait to sport it and lend my support to yet another thing related to horror and art.
Making a quick entry, and please accept my apologies for the quick post but tonight is my anniversary. However I did want to mention that tonight Erik Yates covered the Golden Ticket Award, an annual award that is rewarded to theme parks across the US for various things.
And in tonight's podcast he and members of Behind The Thrills were gracious enough to mention Vudu Cinema 2010, happening this Saturday Sept 18th at the Cricketers Arms, Festival Bay.
So I send my deepest thank you to my comrades in horror at Behind The Trills, I must say it was really strange for me to hear the podcast. Because I don't consider myself as a big deal never have and never will. When I put this event together it was to introduce my new " Horror Art Series" of prints, posters, and books. But it has rapidly grown by sinister proportions.
But the real reason I am posting tonight is because just like the guest at the event, I want to showcase real talent that gets over looked at all the time. So tonight I reserve this post for Behind The Trills.
Say it ain't so, this is the saddest day for alternative fans ( me included ) in Orlando. For the past 15 years Erik Dennison has been spinning the greatest music to ever hit the wax!
And now the citizens of Orlando get to listen to all mighty Classic Rock. Oh Im so excited, its what we needed! To reach 500 listeners that will purchase Mountain Dew and Taco Bell from radio ads.
For the past 13 years SNV has been a staple to the love I have for "Real Radio". And so its time to look for alternative entertainment that is not hell bent on driving commercials through my brain. From here on out you are now in tune with what I like to call 104.1 Zombie Radio. Save for the Phile from 3 - 7 and SBK LIVE 7 - 11.
Well thanks a lot to Clear Channel. Seriously you made my _ _ _ _ list! Seriously you made my _ _ _ _ list! Seriously you made my _ _ _ _ list! I typed 3xs so you know what rotation feels like.
However we remain unmoved, and we will keep this music in our hearts FOREVER! And I know Erik will pop up somewhere to save us from "Freedom" Rock that has now become the statement of radio slavery.
Quick click on the link before they change that too... Oops too late.
Here is a sample of the playlist:
Playlist for 9-5-10
7PM DEPECHE MODE - Never Let Me Down Again LIGHTNING SEEDS - All I Want DREAM ACADEMY - The Edge Of Forever TRASH CAN SINATRAS - Only Tongue Can Tell INXS - To Look At You THOMAS DOLBY - One Of Our Submarines RITA MITSOUKA - Andy ANORAAK - Above Your Head THE BELOVED - Sweet Harmony O.M.D. - Talking Loud And Clear JAMES - Born Of Frustration
8PM NEW ORDER - Fine Time CULT HERO - I Dig You THE BONGOS - Numbers With Wings BOOK OF LOVE - Boy HUNTERS & COLLECTORS - Talking To A Stranger MIGHTY LEMONDROPS - Inside Out JAMES - What For MONROES - What Do All The People Know DELOREAN - Simple Graces BLUR - There's No Other Way JAMES - Laid THE SMITHS - Girlfriend In A Coma
9PM P.I.L. - This Is Not A Love Song VOUYOU - Houseman NINE INCH NAILS - Down In It HEAVEN 17 - Let's All Make A Bomb MICRO CHIP LEAGUE - New York MEDIUM MEDIUM - Hungry So Angry WHITE LIES - To Lose My Life JOY DIVISION - Isolation THE BOLSHOI - A Way 12" PICK OF THE WEEK Moby - Wait For Me (Zodiac Cartel Remix)
So the fine folks of Vinylmation at Downtown Disney let a Sinister cat into the store to gaze and wonder at the latest marking phenomenon called Disney's Vinylmation. I have been watching this new line of goodies for a while, with the anticipation that Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas would be making a brilliant debut! Interesting enough the flux of people that I anticipated to strike the store was surprisingly not there?!
Could it be that perhaps NMBC fans don't like the Vinyl versions that Disney has put out? Or maybe it's that people are tired of yet another way for Disney to exploit a marking tactic over and over again? Who knows but I figured more people would be scooping up the collection. I for one am a fan of both so its only natural that I run like a kid into the store and grab my very own figures to adorn my office. The collection is going to add more figures soon of-course but they kicked it off with Jack, Sally, Mayor (RIP Glen Shardix), and the ever so loving Lock, Shock, and Barrel to name a few!
What can I say, I don't post this to toot my own horn. I post it because I love to be part of my community. I love to experience and share my experiences with everyone around me. And today I took my philosophy to Vinylmation!
So I hope that this serves as a guide or reminder that life is more important than work, and the trivial things that we worry about. As I sat there with my kids and shared markers with other parents and their kids. I felt the " Human Element".
So will I create my version of Vinylmation some day? I don't know but if I do I hope the store is full of people that I can share a great experience with!
Im making the news! Im truly honored to have so many people love this event as it was amazing and fun for me to create it! Erik Yates from Orlando Horror Examiner had this to say.
Traditionally haunt season (the time of year when haunted events happen in Orlando) starts the last weekend in September with Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights. This year it kicks off a week earlier with Sinister's VUDU Cinema and Halloween Horror Nights pre-party on September 18th at the Cricketers Arms Pub in Orlando. The event is free to the public and will include meet and greets with people in the online horror community, as well as celebrities and of course horror films. READ MORE
