Matthew Dressel

Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Editor
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April 30th, 2008
 
Post-Production Update



 
The rough cut of "Untitled Cell Phone Short" (Working Title: "Click") is almost complete.  The film is set to be completed by the end of May.

April 22nd, 2008
 
Casting Update
for "Life Lessons"
 
Casting has begun for Aaron Dias's feature film "Life Lessons".  Auditions will be held May 8th and 9th for 4 main roles (listed below).
 
Gene- Mid 20's. A sarcastic, personable character with a lot of darkness to him: a darkness he hides from the world as best he can. Actors must be able to give a layered performance, that conveys this well. Ability to ice skate or play hockey preferred but not required.
 
Mary- Early to Mid 20's. A generally happy extrovert with a bit of darkness to her. She loves life and wants the same for everyone around her. Actresses must be able to convey a range of emotion: She is funny and witty, but also dramatic and prone to getting emotional. Ability to ice skate or figure skate preferred but not required.
 
Elizabeth- Early 20's. A young, sexy, girl that is provocative as well as silly. She is a bit naive, but also finds herself acting remarkably down-to-earth at times.
 
Roger- Early 20's. Jerkish boyfriend of one of the female leads. No physical description.
 
 
April 21st, 2008
Shooting Update #2



Principal photography has officially wrapped on "Untitled Cell Phone Short" (Working title: "Click").  Post-production is set to begin immediately.


April 17th, 2008
Shooting Update




Shooting for the first day of "Untitled Cell Phone Short" (working title: "Click"), has successfully wrapped.  The second day of shooting is scheduled for April 21st, 2008.


April 14th, 2008
Casting Update #2



The role of Jason has been officially cast in the "Untitled Cell Phone Short" (Click here to read).  Jordan Brun will be playing the male lead.

April 9th, 2008
 
Casting Update
 
 
The role of Leslie has been officially cast in the "Untitled Cell Phone Short" (Click here to read).  Kimberly Harsch will be playing the female lead.  Shooting is set to commence April 16th.
 
"Life Lessons" Update
 
Pre-Production on Aaron Dias's feature film "Life Lessons" is starting pre-production today, following the completion of it's third draft.  The film centers on the story of a young man who decides to end his life in two weeks and the girl who attempts to convince him life is worth living.  Shooting will begin sometime during Summer 2008.

May 31st, 2008
 
Casting Update
 
 
The cast for "Life Lessons" has been selected. 

Taylor Piedmonte will be playing Gene. (Top-left)
Alicia Clark will be playing Elizabeth. (Top-right)
Lindsay Gonda will be playing Mary. (Bottom-left)
David Brown will be playing Roger. (Bottom-right)
 
May 28th, 2008
 
Producing Update
 
Pre-production has officially begun for Andy Fortenbacher's latest short "Walter's Wife".  I will be the Co-Producer and Unit Production Manager for the film.  Shooting is set for June 26th-30th.
 
May 22nd, 2008
 
Script Update
 
"Based on a True Story" is nearing it's final draft.  Once approved, the script will go into pre-production.  Mythology 500 is planning to have a website up-and-running sometime in the near future.
 
 
 
May 8th, 2008
 
Job Update



I'm now an intern for Great American Cinema as one of their script readers.

June 18th, 2008
 
"Return to Menu" Update



"Return to Menu" is now available online.  The video is available in HD on Vimeo, however cannot be embedded on the website (due to site restrictions).  Click on the "Vimeo" logo above to view the film, or go to the "Videos" tab above.

June 11th, 2008
 
Post-Production Update



 
"Return to Menu" (formerly titled "Click") has been completed.  Film information has been added to the Filmography section, and the video will soon be available on this site.


June 6th, 2008
 
"Walter's Wife" Update 

A fund-raising event for "Walter's Wife" is being held June 13th, 2008 at the Sazerac Lounge from 9:00pm-2:00am. 

Local bands A Paschal Circus, Innuendos, The Envy League, & Charles the Osprey will perform.
(Bands may change)


1418 Plainfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

$5.00 cover

July 26th, 2008
 
Based on a True Story Update



Mythology500's website is up and running.  Click on the icon above to reach the site.  No mention of "Based on a True Story" yet on the site, but they're still in the funding stages.


July 22nd, 2008
 
Blog & Short Film Update


I will now be a contributing writer on an independent filmmaker's blog at KinoGo.com.  His name is Mike Lewis and we're also in talks to make a film together set to shoot in September 2008.  On the blog, I've been asked to write a few posts pertaining to my knowledge of screenwriting.

September 17th, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" will be feautured on the pilot episode of "The Best Short Films in the World"; a new web-series premiering on IndyMogul.com.

September 16th, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" has been accepted into the Dixie Film Festival in Atlanta, GA.  The festival will be held from October 3rd through the 5th.  "Return to Menu" was one of 30 films selected.

September 15th, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



Official Movie Poster for "Return to Menu"
Artwork by Alex Petrowsky.

September 12th, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" is now on IMDB.com.  Click the image above to visit the page.

September 9th, 2008
 
Based on a True Story Update



"Based on a True Story" (feature) has officially just been sold to Mythology500.  Production will begin as soon as the financing for the film has been secured.  Click on the image above to visit their website.


September 5th, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" has been accepted to the Cinema City International Film Festival.  The film will be screened October 1st at 5:20pm in the AMC at Universal Studios.


September 1st, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" has been accepted to the Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival.  The festival is from September 11th-14th.

"Return to Menu" will also be playing at the High Desert Shorts International Film Festival November 6th-8th in Pahrump, NV.


October 3rd, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" has been officially selected to be at the Flint Film Festival October 17th-18th.  

October 2nd, 2008
 
Based on a True Story Update



Mythology500 has just released a press release detailing the company itself and listing "Based on a True Story" as one of the first films on its slate to be shot.  Click the image above to view the press release in its entirety.

October 1st, 2008
 
Return to Menu Update



"Return to Menu" has been officially selected to be at the Orlando Film Festival this coming November.