"Check" it out.

My friend, his brother, and myself decided to do a little project this summer as we wrote and produced a pilot based on an idea about spoofing a reality show. This summer, we wrote it, cast it, filmed it, and edited it in the DePaul digital media center in a night that seemed like it could've fallen out of any script from the 80's (contact me in person and I'll regale you with it sometime) as we had to get it completed that night. We entitled it Reality Check.

Our need for that expediency was because our plan was to enter it into the Chicago Comedy Pilot Competition and it was due the next day. My friend's brother also turned it in for a grade and his professor was so impressed with not just the concept, but the editing as well that he told him we should enter it in as many festivals and competitions as we could. About a month later, we found out we were an official selection to the competition and were ecstatic. We're hoping for a solid turnout, so if you're in Chicago, please feel free to attend our public screening:
* The Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.)
* Friday, July 18th @ 8:45 p.m.
* Admission: $10

With the apparent success of the show doing so well, we discussed it & decided to test the waters by submitting it to the Independent Television Festival (ITVFest) in Los Angeles. It was a wild shot in the dark, but we figured it couldn't hurt to at least try. And we found out last week that we are an official selection. Needless to say, we're pretty happy about that too. So we're heading out to L.A. in early August for the festival (which includes getting to hear Mr. Show's Bob Odenkirk speak) & should you find yourself in L.A., please feel free to attend either (or both) screenings as well:
* Laemmle's Sunset 5 Theater (8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood)
* Saturday, August 2nd @ 9 p.m. & Tuesday, August 5th @ 6 p.m.
* Admission: $10

So now, riding an obvious natural high, we're going for the big bad trifecta and have submitted it to the New York Television Festival - so keep those fingers crossed! We're hunting for any more festivals or competitions that may be out there that we aren't aware of yet & just enjoying this amazing experience as it unfolds.

It's pretty mind-blowing how our little, "thing we'll do for fun," has turned into something bigger than any of us had ever anticipated.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support!