The Bookie World Premiere

Last night was the world premiere of The Bookie at San Antonio's Cinefestival. I worked on The Bookie earlier in 2007 where I became the 2nd 2nd AD. It was an awesome experience. It stars Douglas Spain & Mike Starr
A funny story about the shot was the fact that nobody would ever see me on the set since I spent most of the time in the trailer making call sheets, sides and paper work. One day I went on set to get an approval from John Nolan the 1st AD on a call sheet and Mike Starr was reading over his lines. Mike Starr goes...OHH its JESUS the FUCKING NINJA. Kind of an inside joke. I always wear black and the fact that nobody ever saw me when I would pop in and out of the set. That was cool. Congrats on your success Cevallos Brothers!!! Here is the trailer to the film.

Monster Quest

This week on April 7-9th I worked on a 3 day shot with The History Channel new show Monster Quest. They were doing a segment on the Chupacabra's. I was the grip on the shot. We had a minimal crew. Director, DP/Cameraman, Sound & a PA. The gripping gear was also minimal. Small Arri Kit, 4*4 Mirror, 4 X 4 White Side/Silver Side Beadboard, Duckbill Clamp, 4 x 4 Flag Kit, 2 C-Stands, 1 Combo stand & 5 sandbags.

Mostly the segment consisted of Interviews with a few reenactments. On the last day we went to Cuero, Texas where a woman shot and killed an animal that many claim is the Chupacabra's. That was definitely the coolest day of the shot. We set up camera traps in 3 different remote areas and had 2 guides; a hunter and a Cryptozoologist. Now I am a city guy so this was a new and exciting experience. I will post some photos that Keri took and show you guys what we saw. You be the judge.

Motion Graphics

Here is an animated DVD Menu I did for the music video I produced entitled "Coughin'" for 3rd Degree Records for artist Kyle Lee. I used Adobe After Effects 7, Photoshop CS2 and Encore DVD. This is actually a few months old but just recently found an awesome video program better than youtube & myspaced. The program is Virb.

Panasonic HVX200 Rental

I recently purchased the Panasonic HVX200 and I am offering rentals for Independent Film/HD clients. El Gato Negro Films is targeting indie production companies who do not have production insurance. Rentals are offered to San Antonio, Austin & South Texas. Please email me for more information info@elgatonegrofilms.com


Currently, I am also in the process of buying either 2 16GB P2 cards or 1 32GB card. Press Kit coming out soon.

Art of Dreaming

I recently finished the 3rd draft for my short film entitled "The Art of Dreaming". It's the story of a painter who mourns the lost of his lover in a surreal/dreamlike where she is trapped inside his own art. The screenplay came out as a result of a digital art piece i made awhile back. You can read and download the screen here. Art of Dreaming Screenplay

2nd A.D.

Well, earlier in 2007 I worked on a feature film entitled "Ace In The Hole" directed/produced by the production company Cevallos Brothers Productions. The film featured Mike Starr (Goodfellas, Dumb & Dumber, Black Dahlia) and Douglas Spain ( Star Maps & Band of Brothers). Now this wasn't the first time I've worked with the Cevallos Brothers. On the 3 previous times which, were all Music Videos, I was a Grip. I was gonna do Grip work on this feature but the original 2nd A.D got ill. Both the 1st AD and Director asked me if I would jump in. I didn't think twice. I love working with the Cevallos Brothers.


On Dec 2007 the Cevallos Brothers came back again to San Antonio, to shot a HEB commercial starring Eva Longoria ( Desperate Housewives) and I was asked to be their 2nd AD again. Which was an honor. Here is the commercial.


That being said, I am thinking about entering the 1st Assistant Director training program offered by the DGA, which gives professional training for Directors, 1st A.D. & 2nd A.D. Wanted to give a special thank you to my mentor and friend DGA member 1st AD/Producer John Nolan.

H-Town

2 weeks ago I moved from San Antonio to Houston. So what was the factor for moving? In San Antonio I knew all the production houses, crews, locations etc. I had a nice 400 square foot studio in San Antonio which I shared with New Tribe Films. So why the sudden and desperate move? It a was a combination of career and economics. That simple. I wish my brothers @ New Tribe Films the best. We did a lot of dirt together and that loyality and bond will never end. Now El Gato Negro Films is in Houston. Prologue is over. Full updated official El Gato Negro Films website coming soon. V.3