Shooting resumes in the next two weeks 2019 to complete the movie. After numerous delays based upon finance, script-rewrites, and cast scheduling, FREDInk Records can now announce that the movie WILL be completed by December of 2019. All issues are resolved and the crew is now passionately working together as a team to bring this American story to renegade theaters throughout the Western hemisphere. FUNDS are the single most tool which will help us to realize the dream. You will be a part of a great work of art by contributing today to our production. Keep an eye here on the official SOBOG page for new announcements, updates, and special features.
OTHER PREVIEWS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS
PRODUCTION HISTORY
BEGINNING IN 2012 - THE FILM IS ALMOST COMPLETED
SCROLL DOWN TO EXPLORE
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MORE RECENT INFORMATION
PREVIEWS AT THE BOTTOM!
BASED ON THE SHAWN SPENCER 'GOOTIS' UNIVERSE
A FREDINK-MILLER-MCSHANE VIDEOFILM
This page is dedicated to chronicling the process making "The Son of the Bride of Gootis" - a Tom Miller VideoFilm.
So far...Current Team/Cast includes: (12/17/2012)
Produced by Charles Ray Martin, Michael Podolsky, John Korb, Bill Bryson, Laura Lyon, J. Pywell, K. Jan Van dijk, (More TBA) - W/ Michael McShane (Cinematography, VideoFilm, Sound, Editing.)
Cast: George O'Brien, James Wesson, Andy Krone, John-David Curtis Feldman, Richard Haggard, The Lady Pearl, Paul Askew, Shawn Spencer, (more TBA). Son of the Bride of Gootis (Puppet Created & Operated by Daniel T. Ballard).
(Monday, Dec. 17, 2012) - Production meeting:
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STAY TUNED FOR PICTURES, VIDEOS, COMMENTARY, AND MORE!
The Making of the Son of the Bride of Gootis!
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LINKS TO THE PREVIOUS FULL LENGTH VIDEOFILMS
(Tom Miller, Shawn Spencer, Misty Mayhem):
WOMP GOOTIS (Gootis I)
RETURN OF GOOTIS (Gootis II)
BRIDE OF GOOTIS (Gootis III)
BONUS FEATURES:
The News is Fucked
Return of Gootis Trailer
Bride of Gootis Trailer
Bride of Gootis Commentary (Full Length w/ VideoFilm)
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Excerpt from Production Meeting held on 12/17/2012 between Tom Miller, Director -
Dan T. Ballard, Master Puppeteer, and Michael McShane, Award-winning indie film-maker
and accredited lighting and stage designer, actor, and resident genius:
PRODUCTION MEETING EXCERPT FOR SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS
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Production Meeting II - 12/19/2012
Talked about raising another $200 for our SOBOG puppet. Went over script. Talked about possibly adding Dan Khan to the cast if he's willing. Discussed the back-story of the first character the Son of the Bride of Gootis encounters: The Fookin' Loon [George O'Brien]. Discussed locations including an abandoned boathouse on one of our sponsor's properties. Picked out 'eyes' for the SOBOG puppet.
So far...Current Team/Cast includes: (12/17/2012)
Produced by Charles Ray Martin, Michael Podolsky, John Korb, Bill Bryson, Laura Lyon, J. Pywell, K. Jan Van dijk, (More TBA) - W/ Michael McShane (Cinematography, VideoFilm, Sound, Editing.)
Cast: George O'Brien, James Wesson, Andy Krone, John-David Curtis Feldman, Richard Haggard, The Lady Pearl, Paul Askew, Shawn Spencer, (more TBA). Son of the Bride of Gootis (Puppet Created & Operated by Daniel T. Ballard).
(Monday, Dec. 17, 2012) - Production meeting:
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STAY TUNED FOR PICTURES, VIDEOS, COMMENTARY, AND MORE!
The Making of the Son of the Bride of Gootis!
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LINKS TO THE PREVIOUS FULL LENGTH VIDEOFILMS
(Tom Miller, Shawn Spencer, Misty Mayhem):
WOMP GOOTIS (Gootis I)
RETURN OF GOOTIS (Gootis II)
BRIDE OF GOOTIS (Gootis III)
BONUS FEATURES:
The News is Fucked
Return of Gootis Trailer
Bride of Gootis Trailer
Bride of Gootis Commentary (Full Length w/ VideoFilm)
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Excerpt from Production Meeting held on 12/17/2012 between Tom Miller, Director -
Dan T. Ballard, Master Puppeteer, and Michael McShane, Award-winning indie film-maker
and accredited lighting and stage designer, actor, and resident genius:
PRODUCTION MEETING EXCERPT FOR SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS
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Production Meeting II - 12/19/2012
Talked about raising another $200 for our SOBOG puppet. Went over script. Talked about possibly adding Dan Khan to the cast if he's willing. Discussed the back-story of the first character the Son of the Bride of Gootis encounters: The Fookin' Loon [George O'Brien]. Discussed locations including an abandoned boathouse on one of our sponsor's properties. Picked out 'eyes' for the SOBOG puppet.
Daniel T. Ballard - Puppeteer
Daniel T. Ballard, Professional Puppeteer, Fabrication -
Operating the Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet.
Operating the Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet.
The EYES are the windows to the soul. Director Tom Miller wanted eyes that projected a kind of human element, but eyes that can have many emotions read into them. They needed to be at once sad, enthusiastic, hopeful, wondering, pleading, desperate, and determined. Miller has said he wants much of the movie to be a blank slate onto which people can imprint their own experiences, emotions, and sensibilities.
PICKING OUT THE SON OF THE BRIDE
OF GOOTIS' PUPPET EYES
Picking Out the SOBOG's Eyes!
L to R: Michael McShane: Camera, Editing, Lighting / George O'Brien as 'The Fookin' Loon', actor / Daniel T. Ballard: Puppeteer, Operating the Son of the Bride of Gootis [Meeting of the Eyes].
Michael McShane - Cinematography, Editing
Award-winning Film-maker Michael McShane talks about the 'Son of the Bride of Gootis' and working with Tom Miller...HERE
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Actor George O'Brien
For George's take on his character, 'The Fookin Loon' in "Son of the Bride of Gootis", click HERE.
Daniel T. Ballard - Puppeteer
Professional Puppeteer, Daniel T. Ballard, who performs as The Son of the Bride of Gootis, explains some of his fabrication and conceptual puppet ideas...HERE
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Daniel T. Ballard's Initial Conception Sketch
"The Son of the Bride of Gootis".
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Mr. Spagandy as Lincoln
Click HERE for a glimpse of Mr. Spagandy, who will be playing President Lincolon (Version I) in our film, Son of the Bride of Gootis.
Mr. Spagandy & the Press! Legend James Wesson
Legend James Wesson, iconic performer and musician, plays President Lincoln #2 in Son of the Bride of Gootis. He was unavailable for comment at the time of this post.
Beginning Fabrication
Early fabrication of the Son of the Bride of Gootis by Daniel Timothy Ballard [Puppeteer].
Dan Kahn [w/ Mushi] - Actor, Dog
Dan Kahn, Gainesville theatre director, actor, and activist joins the cast as Abraham Lincoln #3 (The Real One) in a dream sequence as the boat passes over the river, Styx.
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Musician, Director Shawn Spencer
Friday, December 21, Co-Director, developer, musician, and artist, Shawn Spencer announces his participation in Son of the Bride of Gootis.
G'ville Icon: The Lady Pearl
The Lovely and Talented Lady Pearl, a Gainesville Icon, will portray [we-can't-tell-you-yet] in the Son of the Bride of Gootis. Click HERE for some Lady Pearl performance in action.
RIP Lady Pearl August 27, 2014 We all miss you, and your comic work in this last film that we were able to do together WILL be enjoyed and remembered. I will always treasure your giving spirit, your comedic genius, and your loving spirit. - T.M. Director, Tom Miller
Click HERE for a status update on the fabrication of the Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet, w/ Director, Tom Miller and Puppeteer, Daniel Timothy Ballard.
Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet
Developing the SOBOG puppet: "Starting to look like a cold nut-sack." ~Daniel T. Ballard.
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(Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012) - BREAKING GROUND ON THE SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS!
NOON - 5PM : Tom Miller continues updating and writing on the screenplay. Adds the Dream Sequence, with the Boat Cap'n, Johnny Dee, passing across the River Styx, the two Thugs Miller & Spence return, and fine-tunes the NARRATOR lines. Tom Miller sells his entire DVD collection to help raise funds, which is purchased by Stacey St. Edmunds for an undisclosed amount, effectively making her a De-facto associate producer.
Meanwhile, Daniel T. Ballard adds feet and ear thingies to the Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet!
5PM - SOBOG officially begins production - Paul Askew, our Narrator, appears at 5pm at Studio McShane to record the Narrator audio parts!
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(Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012) - BREAKING GROUND ON THE SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS!
NOON - 5PM : Tom Miller continues updating and writing on the screenplay. Adds the Dream Sequence, with the Boat Cap'n, Johnny Dee, passing across the River Styx, the two Thugs Miller & Spence return, and fine-tunes the NARRATOR lines. Tom Miller sells his entire DVD collection to help raise funds, which is purchased by Stacey St. Edmunds for an undisclosed amount, effectively making her a De-facto associate producer.
Meanwhile, Daniel T. Ballard adds feet and ear thingies to the Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet!
5PM - SOBOG officially begins production - Paul Askew, our Narrator, appears at 5pm at Studio McShane to record the Narrator audio parts!
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New SOBOG Teaser w/ Narration
Click HERE to see the new Son of the Bride of Gootis teaser w/ the wonderful voice of our faithful Narrator.
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John-David Curtis Feldman
John-David Curtis Feldman joins the cast as Cap'n Johnny Dee in the Son of the Bride of Gootis Dream Sequence!
Puppet Progress 1/4/2013
Ain't he a cutie?
Danial T. Ballard illuminates the almost complete Son of the Bride of Gootis Puppet! |
DIRECTOR'S NOTES: 1/8/2013 / Bad news on the set of Son of the Bride of Gootis. A set-back due to schedule conflicts, our set was unavailable for the beginning of shooting, creating a conflict for principle actor, George O'Brien [The Fookin' Loon]. George had been getting into character and growing out this resplendent and wild bunch of hair and beard, but our window of opportunity closed. George is a feature actor in the Michael McShane-Directed "Death of a Salesman" in High Springs. So as a result, George is now a clean-shaven respectable-looking gentleman. Fookin' Loon beard and wild hair: GONE! Whatever will we do? Will we use make-up, a fake beard? Will George come at the character another way? Our game is off by about a week and a half now, but I look forward to starting next week with the now completed Son of the Bride of Gootis puppet. It will be a day on the river for the cast and crew either this or next weekend. I am also gearing up for the next incarnation of the Tom Miller show beginning on the 21st at 1982 Bar. So everyone in the cast is an artist and everyone in the cast is a genius, so though we may be delayed, expect nothing from brilliance from this ground-breaking and soon-to-be-legendary masterpiece.
Chuck Martin as "The Scientist"
Chuck Martin joins the cast portraying a noted famous Scientist. When asked how he gets into character for this role, Martin responded, "You just have to live it, man." Click the picture to find out more about this acting genius and watch his 'method' process of getting into the character of a genius scientist!
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Son of the Bride of Gootis
SOBOG as of 1/13/2013 - Puppet Design by Daniel T. Ballard. SOBOG is now waterproof, painted, and comes complete with offset mole-hair patches. We are now saying that the Son of the Bride of Gootis is "RIVER READY!" |
After a series of delays, SOBOG begins principle shooting on Feb. 9, 2013 - The River Shoot!
Report of 2/6/13: / Held back by financial setbacks, schedule conflicts, and unforeseen circumstances, principle shooting is now scheduled to begin on the Ichetucknee River on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Our good friend, Alex Davidowski has generously contributed a High Definition Sports Camera [the thing goes underwater!!!] to our cause and we will be using that camera primarily for all the nature/water shots of the Son of the Bride of Gootis. Following the river shoot, we plan to begin knocking out the musical numbers, one-by-one: The Lincoln I [Spagandy] shoot, the Lincoln II [James Wesson] shoot, and then back to the river for the Lincoln III [Dan Khan] shoot. Dan is leaving Gainesville in the near future for Washington D.C., so we need to put his scene in the bag before he goes.
SOBOG SAYS, "When are we shooting?"
Photo by Tim O'Brien
Finally, shooting is to commence the week of July 25th! We are still raising funds, but all is a go. The expected release date is now October 5, 2013 (Tom Miller's Birthday). The latest Teaser/Trailer for the VideoFilm can be seen here: TRAILER!
SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS DELAYED AGAIN...
We can now ANNOUNCE that the principal shooting on the Son of the Bride of Gootis has officially begun, April 26 of 2014. After the delays both with talent availability and financial struggles (which we're still dealing with but it's better), Tom Miller and Michael McShane set off with SOBOG to Paine's Prarie to crack the door open on this production. There are some great photographs and a brand new trailer (To the right!) Mr. Miller has set July 30, 2014 as the day to have the movie 'in the can'. So this week will be fast and furious and folks can still be a part of it by supporting our fund-raising and attending the premiere. We will announce the premiere in the very near future. The work begins...
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EXCLUSIVE!!! LEAKED PHOTO FROM THE SET OF SON OF THE BRIDE OF GOOTIS - DAN KAHN AS PRESIDENT LINCOLN!
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