Go Far: The Christopher Rush Story

Living in LA, I am obviously surrounded the entertainment industry and all that comes with it:  TV, films, and the inevitable Hollywood gossip.  I get to hear about what people are working on, when their project will air, and their latest work they are raising money for.  About a month ago, I finally took the time to see my friend, Zack Arnold's, trailer for his passion project, Go Far:  The Christopher Rush Story.  It's a documentary about his friend, Christopher Rush, and his inspiring story about living with Muscular Dystrophy and continually defying the odds. He lived his life like we all should each and every day.

I have always been impressed with Zack's work; whether it is editing the game-changing web series, The Bannen Way, or editing the last couple seasons of Burn Notice, he is always the consummate professional in the industry.  So, that's why I am helping out with this project and donating money to get the project off of the ground.  I was inspired by Christopher Rush's story, I love documentaries, and I realized what an incredible impact Christopher had on Zack's life.

So take a look at the trailer below (with some incredible MD Telethon footage with Jerry Lewis!), visit the website, and if you are moved, maybe donate a few dollars to this worthwhile project on Kickstarter. (Deadline is March 20th.)

Watch the trailer and let me know what you think!



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Web TV Week: The Bannen Way

It's Day 2 of Web TV Week and today is The Bannen Way day here at The Web Files.  We shot this interview at the beginning of 2010 just as their series was launching and in the middle of the Streamys nomination controversy.  To look back on it now, four months later, is pretty interesting.  Some controversy may still linger, but I don't think it is aimed at The Bannen Way.  The frustration is aimed at the Streamys rules which I am sure will be modified over time.  The Bannen Way proved to be an internet and a Streamys success.  The show has also become a great calling card for editor, Zack Arnold, who is now working on USA Network's, Burn Notice.  Here are the nominations for The Bannen Way:

Best Drama Web Series
Best Male Actor in a Drama Web Series:  Mark Gantt
Best New Web Series
Best Editing in a Web Series:  Zack Arnold
Best Directing for a Drama Web Series:  Jesse Warren
Best Writing for a Drama Web Series:  Mark Gantt, Jesse Warren
Best Product Integration in a Web Series:  Jaguar

Now, check out The Web Files interview with Mark and Jesse: The Bannen Way

Behind the Scenes blog: Behind the Scenes of The Bannen Way.