MOOR Holiday Party December 2004
Coyaba Studios April 2005
Sacramento Cable May 2005
LA Shorts Fest June 2005
Putnam Valley Arts October 2005
"Putnam Palace" was tapped for worldwide distribution in late February and is currently enjoying success in the festival circuit. Serious investors or producers interested in the feature-length "Putnam County Law" may contact us for a complimentary viewing copy.
"Putnam Palace" Now in Distribution
From the Director, Lisa Sanow
As a child my mother used to call my room the "disaster area." Often cluttered with layers of books, clothes and yes, even dirty dishes, my floor could not be seen by the naked eye.
What does this have to do with "Putnam Palace" you ask. Well, somewhere between childhood and Grad school I got organized. Now I don't mean I went out and bought a trapper-keeper and some file folders (although I do own both), what I'm saying is that this old mare learned a few tricks. Being able to prioritize and effectively multi-task has made my life easier and brought me countless success stories in the last few years. This coupled with a lot of talent and extraordinary people made the making of "Putnam Palace" a huge success.
When the brilliant idea hit me a last fall to write a short based on "Putnam County Law" I knew it would take every skill I could muster to pull it off in only two weeks. Sure, I'd already been cultivating those all important relationships with the most fantastic crew and cast ever assembled, but did I have enough strength and tums to pull it off? Could I find the location, obtain permits, and get a Deputy Sheriff's uniform? From my Director's chair I knew it could be done with the proper plan of action which culminated in the what I like to call "The Yellow Blob." Based on the cult classic film "The Blob" my version is a "to do" list made on a yellow legal pad that never seems to end. Taking on a life of its own, the list manages to add two items for every one that is checked off (and don't even ask about whats in the margins).
Then, there were rehearsals, actors dropping out at the last minute, rewrites to accommodate the changing sex of my TV host, insurance bids that were WAY TOO HIGH, and the endless trips to thrift stores to trips to thrift stores to find a Sheriff's jacket. Now bare in mind we're talking a 10 minute short which in whole took over 200 hours of my time. Ah, the life of a Producer/Director/Writer -- watch out Mr. Speilberg I think I can do your job (only with a dedicated crew along for the ride to keep me on task, on track, and always keeping my eye on the prize of a project in the can). Yes, production can be a pain in the tookus and few other choice body parts, but it can also be the most fantastic experience on earth and I couldn't have done it alone. Here are some of my favorite memories from those 8 hours on set.
Yep, the smell of grease paint and melting gels, there's nothing like it on earth. If this is what "Putnam County Law" has in store for me I just have one thing to say....bring it on!
Much love and many kudos to the fabulous "Putnamites" who pulled together to make this labor of love possible:
Cast: Amy Lewis, Yancey Dunham, Kalena Knox, Philip Friedman, Jessica Simone, Martinez, Margaret Helmer, Darren O'Hare, Regan Forer
Crew: Lisa Sanow, Steve Briante, Jeffrey Sloane, Ray Schmoll, Regan Forer, Charlie Hawksworth, Danny Truxaw, Bethany Gruenenfelder, Jessica Simone
WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS