Well, unfortunately Little Jake and Harry was NOT accepted into SAICFF. They do not give reasons as to why a film is not accepted which is disappointing.Yes, it is disappointing, but I know that God has his reasons for it not getting accepted. Not getting accepted is helping me want to improve as filmmaker even more. My movie wasn't completely edited by the deadline, and so the version I had to send was far from finished, anyway.

The caliber of films submitted this year was incredible! For example, "Fireproof" (from the makers of Facing the Giants) and "Expelled" were both accepted into the festival. Both films have made millions in the box office. Goes to show you that this year's competition is much better than years past.  I can't expect to play with films that have budgets of 1,000(or more) times mine :)

The good news is that they gave me a $250 dollar Scholarship to the filmmakers academy in San Antonio. So, Lord willing, I am still planning on going to the academy and film festival in January. Hopefully I will make some good connections there and improve my filmmaking skills.

Congrats to all the filmmakers who were accepted!
P.s. Little Jake and Harry is officially getting released on DVD next week! So I am excited about that! Check out www.LittleJakeAndHarry.com!

Hey ya'll!

Well, I finally put together a teaser trailer.

Here is the link to it: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=H4DWTZ1_gyc
To watch the trailer in higher quality click the "watch in higher quality" link bottom right of the video.

I am gonna need your help with getting the word out for this film!

Tell your friends about it and give them the link to the trailer. I really would appreciate it! :)

If you are interested in helping market and distribute this film email me at : joeljost@gmail.com

Thanks!

Director and Producer,
Joel Jost

        
Like I said in my last post, we have been really busy filming the western for about the last couple of weeks.
I could really feel God's blessing on it! Thanks to all who have been praying! I hope to enter it into the SAICFF (San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival) The deadline is Oct 1st. So you can be praying that I make the deadline. We have a few scenes left to film and they are very key scenes in the movie. 

I am very grateful for all the help I got! A special thanks to: Shayne Hounsome, Jeff King, Luke Collin, Audrey King, Mr. Funston, Charissa Fehr, Jesse Jost, Emily Jost, Josiah Jost, Heidi Jost and the rest of my family that came alongside and made it possible to make this film! And to mom for all the cooking she did everyday for the crew!

I received my new camera the day before we started shooting. I have been amazed with the quality of it! It can shoot in 24p opposed to just 60i like most video camera's. I think I am in love with 24P! :)

Here are some behind the scenes pics of a few of the scenes:

Most of these pictures are courtesy of Luke Collin. Thanks Luke.

P.S. Looking forward to seeing some of you at family camp!






Setting up the dolly to do a zolly shot!


Emz enjoying doing Siah's make up.


Jeff King: The most amazing boom pole operator .


Little Jake waits for his bride.


Little jake and his bride


Some of the crew doing some scout locating.


HAIRY


My stunt double!(Jeff King) He is the exact weight, height, shoe size, waist size and head size has me! He actually got injured during the making of the film.


Crew and actors on locatation at indian camp. We had some AMAZING skies while we were filming!


Little Jake and Rachel


Part of my amazing crew!


NOOOOO!!!


The Preacher!


Setting up the dolly




me and Dad. Dad surprised all of us with a stellar performance of Laban .








Filming one of Mr.Funstons Scenes. He did a great job!


Emily and Audrey King. Both Indians in the movie.

Here is another logo Josiah whipped up:



There are two concepts: 1: There is a H represented in the logo for Hagiazo. 2: Hagiazo means holy or set apart. The abstract flames in the film frame stand for a purifying/refining fire.

It's still needs refining...but I think it might be close to what I want.