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Topic: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

Hey guys!

Not sure if there's still anyone from the old days around here who would remember me. I used to be pretty active back when Brickfilms.com was still in use. Haven't really been around the last 4 or 5 years though.

Anyway... since then I graduated high school and did a stint in the Army as a Ranger. Going to Iraq changed my outlook on things a lot, but film making is still my passion. Maybe even more so now that I've found my voice. I've been out of the Army just over a year now and after getting fed up with the $11 an hour roofing job I worked all last year, I quit mid-November to pursue film making as full time as possible. By mid-December I was shooting a live-action short-film inspired by my experiences in the military and my new-found anti-war sentiments. I finished shooting a couple weeks ago and I've just been editing and polishing the film up since then.

As of right now, the film is 40 minutes long and about 99% completed. My music guy just got me the original score today so I'm just re-tweaking a few things in preparation for the films online debut in one week.

So check out the trailer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO9RxYQDAmg

I always loved Brickfilms even though live-action is more my thing, so I figured I'd try to reconnect over here and share my work. Hopefully it won't be an issue if I hang out here and post live-action films from time to time. mini/wink

Due to the rather substantial 40 minute length of the film, I'm releasing it as a 3-episode mini-series on line. Episode 1 will premiere online next Wednesday, February 15th, with the following episodes debuting on the 22nd and 29th of February.

If you want to follow my work I also have a newly launched blog:
http://buck-the-system.blogspot.com/
And a Facebook fan page you can check out:
http://www.facebook.com/BuckTheSystem

If you like the trailer for my film, I'd appreciate a re-post on Facebook or any other social media site. I'm trying to reach as many people as possible with this message as it's something I feel very passionately about.

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Re: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

Wow, gave me goosebumps. I have to say, the premise of this film is great, and the trailer, coupled with Dr. Paul's speech really hit home. Your background, coupled with your film making skills makes me really want to see this film. Thank you for your service, and thank you for your support of the only Presidential candidate who will take his oath of office seriously. Hope the march in Washington goes well. For Liberty!

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Thanks for the positive words RedBrick! Glad to see another Ron Paul fan! I was actually a big supporter 5 years ago in early 2007 when the 2008 race was just heating up. Even back then I actually agreed with Ron Paul on a lot of his talk about blowback but unfortunately I still thought the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were justified.

I was in the Army by the time the election rolled around and I was this close to writing in Ron Paul's name on the ballot because I really, really didn't like anyone else. Still regret not doing that...

Anyway, I'm a Paul supporter all the way now. I won't make the mistake of copping out and voting for anyone else this time around.

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I'm not an American, so the nature of this film doesn't strike me as it could.  I'm still very impressed and excited to see the final product.  The premise is an interesting idea, it will be enjoyable seeing how you portray it.  Your story on indiegogo is quite interesting as well.  I got respect for what you are doing.  Will be sharing this around.

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Re: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

I released Episode 1 today. Check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=202_R0BT0sg

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Re: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

I just did a double-take. Welcome back, David. I'll definitely check out the film when I have the time, but I'm studying for exams tonight and throughout the rest of the week.

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Re: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

David West wrote:

I released Episode 1 today. Check it out and let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=202_R0BT0sg

Well done. What is sad, is that I can see this happening in our country. Wait, are you the guy who came up with the idea for THAC?

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Yeah I was one of the guys who helped organize the first couple THACs.

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Released Episode 2 yesterday. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxDmDm7f61s

The final episode will come out next Wednesday. I think we have a pretty good ending lined up, so hopefully everyone enjoys it.

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It's not another episode of my movie (the final part will come out next Wednesday!), but you guys might get a kick out of this video. I made it on the Stossel show after attending a taping of the show at last weekend's students for liberty conference. I got to confront neo-con war-monger supreme John Bolton on the issue of blowback. He ended up making a total fool of himself, though, as you will see in the video, Fox spared him some of the embarrassment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4JDX0-Uo1E

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Holy hotdog, David West!
I remember you from when I just started on Brickfilms.com. Great to see your still pursuing filmmaking.

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Re: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

I put out the final episode of this series a couple days ago. Let me know what you think. Hopefully it gets you guys thinking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYJbeFc8abo

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Re: One Man's Terrorist - Live-Action Anti-War Short Film

If anyone is interested, I released a new, somewhat abridged cut of the film today in honor of the release of the Red Dawn Remake. I do away with the episodic format and have cut the 40 minute film down to about 33 minutes, and I think it's better for it. Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWcUQm0 … ature=plcp

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