NEWS:
06/06/10 - NEW SEASON AND POSTERS!:
Get ready for more "Andy and the Upside" and "I Kill Monsters" folks.
Gorilla Milkshake is currently in Pre-Production on a new season of "Andy and the Upside", as well as the first three episodes of "I Kill Monsters". If all goes well, both will be in production before the snow falls.
Advertising and Product Placement opportunities are still available for both shows, so if you or anyone you know is interested, please feel free to contact us.
The good news doesn't stop there!
We have a new poster for "Andy and the Upside"!!! You can download a digital copy here, OR if you want one for your wall, you can order one from us. Price has yet to be determined but we promise it won't cost you your allowance.
Also, check us out on Twitter or Facebook and stay up to date through Neil Huber's profiles.
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Neil and Desmond)
04/14/10 - IT'S GO TIME!:
IT'S HERE!
Look out below for the promo of Gorilla Milkshake's new web series "I Kill Monsters".
Hopefully that's enough monster killing to hold you over until the first season can make it's way to your computer screens.
Please feel free to share the promo with family/friends/anyone else who you think would like to see Go in action! By spreading the love you'll be helping us in our quest to kill more monsters.
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Neil and Desmond)
02/10/10 - AWARDS, SCREENINGS AND SUPRISE PREMIERES:
Hey Everyone,
Lots to update you on today.
First off, there's some good news on the "Patient" front, and by some good news we mean TONS of good news.
Patient has been tearing up the festival circuit and has been accepted and taken home some awards from the following festivals:
Cannes Film Festival – Cannes Short Film Corner – Official Selection 2009
New Hampshire Film Festival – Official Selection 2009
Florence International Film Festival – Official Selection 2009
*Winner of the FIFF 2009 Best Short Film Award
Los Angeles Reel Film Festival – Official Selection 2009
*Winner of the Best Student Film Award – 1st Place
*Winner of the Best Director Award
*Winner of the Best Editing Award
*Winner of the Best Production Design Award
*Winner of the Best Special Effects (Make-Up) Award
*Nominated for Best Original Screenplay
*Nominated for Best Cinematography
*Nominated for Best Actor
*Nominated for Best Actress
*Nominated for Best Supporting Actress
*Nominated for Best Sound Design
*Nominated for Best Costume Design
Calgary 18th Annual 100 Dollar Film Festival – Official Selection 2009
Canada International Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
Honolulu International Film Festival 2010
*Winner of the Aloha Accolade Award for Excellence in Filmmaking
International Film Festival Egypt – Official Selection 2010
The International Film Festival South Africa – Official Selection 2010
The Isle of Wight International Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
Alabama International Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
International Film Festival Ireland – Official Selection 2010
Sir Anthony Hopkins International Youth Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
International Film Festival Thailand – Official Selection 2010
The AE International Christian Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
Swansea Bay Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
Heart of England International Film Festival – Official Selection 2010
Chagrin Falls International Documentary Festival – Official Selection 2010
European Independent Film Festival 2010
*Published with Special Mention in the ECU (European Independent Film Festival) Yearly Article
PHEW! That took a bit.
We just want to take a second to thank EVERYONE that has worked and is working ever so dilligently to make "Patient" the film it is today. A solid high five to you all.
Now...
As some of you know and some of you might not know, the entire first season of our webseries "Andy and the Upside" will be screening at the NFB (National Film Board - 150 John Street) this Saturday, February 13th @ 7pm.
Admission is free, drinks and food will be made available after the screening and DVD copies of the first season will be sold for $10! Can you believe that?
Space in the theatre is limited, so get there as close to screening time as you can to ensure you get a seat.
I mean you wouldn't want to miss the special sneak peek of our newest series "I Kill Monsters" would you? I didn't think so.
See you there.
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Desmond & Neil)
02/02/10 - Andy and the Upside Screening:
SCREENING TIME!
That's right everyone, the season finale of Andy and the Upside is quickly approaching (February 15th) and to celebrate we will be holding a screening of the entire first season.
The screening will be held at the NFB (National Film Board - 150 John St.) on February 13, 2010 @ 7pm.
Be amoung the first to catch the season finale of Andy and the Upside AND the sneak peek at Gorilla Milkshake's next web series "I Kill Monsters"
Admission is free, so bring your friends, family and anyone else who would enjoy some good ol' fashioned teenaged awkwardness.
Head over to www.andyandtheupside.com to catch the first five episodes and more content.
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Desmond & Neil)
01/04/09 - Andy and the Upside Premieres:
Head over to www.andyandtheupside.com to catch the first episode!
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Desmond & Neil)
11/09/09 - Patient Wins First Prize at Florence International Film Festival:
That's right.
Patient has taken home the "Best Short Film" award at this years Florence International Film Festival.
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who has helped with the film and supported it along the way.
More festival updates to come.
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Desmond & Neil)
11/09/09 - Skittlebrau:
Quick Update.
A very talented fellow Sheridan graduate who goes by the name Matt Lochner has been hard at work for sometime on his own webseries "Skittlebrau". Check it out.
"Featuring C-Hair, Bounce, King Bensley, K-Hype and whomever the hell else wants to hang out at apartment #801, Skittlebrau is what happens when a group of really bored friends decide to start a hip hop band. Honestly now, why not start a hip hop band? Down. Why not load up on Kaufti? Down. Why not throw a friend off a balcony? Down. Get into it. Featuring C-Hair, Bounce, King Bensley, K-Hype and whomever the hell else wants to hang out at apartment #801, Skittlebrau is what happens when a group of really bored friends decide to start a hip hop band. Honestly now, why not start a hip hop band? Down. Why not load up on Kaufti? Down. Why not throw a friend off a balcony? Down. Get into it."
Help support our fellow independent filmmaker and head over to the Skittlebrau site here.
And go to our LINKS section for more talented, creative and awesome people we think you should spend time getting to know.
Cheers,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Neil & Desmond)
11/09/09 - Gorilla Milkshake and the Upside:
Hello All,
Many months have passed since our last update, but with patience comes reward.
Andy and the Upside has officially completed production and is now in the beginning stages of post-production. We have to say that we are very proud of this little project that could and are exctied for everyone to see it.
The first episode will premier - Monday, January 4th, 2010 and the remaining episodes will be released on a weekly schedule.
TSB's music video for their debut single "After All Is Said and Done" is also set for release in the New Year. We'll be sure to keep you all up to date and tell you where you can check it out.
The short film "Patient" has been tearing up the film festival circuit as of late with screenings at the New Hampshire Film Festival and has now been accepted into the Florence International Film Festival.
With many projects completed, we're onto creating new ones (including our first feature "The Goodbye Machine") and lighting the fires under dormant ones ("I Kill Monsters", "Empty Lot" and "Folklore Academy")
We're always looking for help on any of these projects, be it through financing or by simply helping out in any possible way.
Check out our Flavours section for a list of all our projects, and if anything tickles your fancy, please feel free to contact us.
Also, check us out on Twitter or Facebook and stay up to date through Neil Huber's profiles.
Cheers,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Neil & Desmond)
08/12/09 - Tyler Schwende Band:
Recently, Gorilla Milkshake was hired to create a music video for the Tyler Schwende Band's debut single, "After All Is Said and Done".
Directed by Neil Huber, the video will be shot over the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of August and is sure to be seven different kinds of awesome.
Stay tuned to Gorilla Milkshake in the coming months for the finshed video and if anyone is interested in being an extra in the video please check out our contact section and let us know.
Cheers,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Neil & Desmond)
08/12/09 - Lead Case Comics:
Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to take the time to let you all know about Lead Case Comics.
Comprised of such talented artists as Danny Williams, Richard McIntosh and Gorilla Milkshake's own Desmond Sargeant, "Lead Case Comics is an independent company that focuses on comic books, graphic novels, character design and anything in between that stimulates our eye balls!"
Keep your eyes peeled to their website and ours for more project updates and be sure to check them out at the 2010 Fan EXPO here in Toronto for the debut of their new comic "Junk".
Cheers,
Gorilla Milkshake
(Neil & Desmond)
07/07/09 - Production Begins on "Andy and the Upside":
That's right everyone, "Andy and the Upside", an original web series from Gorilla Milkshake, is going into production this August.
"Andy & The Upside" is a live action web series that chronicles the universal experience of teenage hood, as lived by two misfits growing up in the suburbs of Canada. The show includes the everyday fears, humiliations and little triumphs that come along with adolescents.
The 6 episode series is to be shot in Waterloo, Ontario with 4 different directors and will be completed around November. So keep your eyes glued to gorillamilkshake.ca for updates on screenings and dvd sales.
Cheers,
The Gorilla Milkshake Team
(Desmond Sargeant & Neil Huber)
06/15/09 - Calm After The Storm...Before the Hurricane:
Well everyone,
It's been a few weeks since our return from Cannes, things have settled down and we're finally getting back to our much anticipated new projects.
For almost 2 years, we here at Gorilla Milkshake have been working on a passion project entitled "I Kill Monsters".
With re-write after re-write, new/adjusted stories, false starts and new formats (it's gone from a web series to a short film to a half hour television series and finally back to a web series), we have finally set ourselves on the right track and are full steam ahead.
We are currently pitching the series to many outlets but are also looking to produce, at least the pilot episode ourselves, which is where we are looking to you for a helping hand.
I KIll Monsters (read more about it here) as a series could provide an amazing opportunity for emerging or established businesses to showcase their products, services and company in general through product integration. Some examples of products that could be placed within the I Kill Monsters universe are sporting equipment, food/beverage products, cars and logos/graphics/advertising, just to name a few. (Complete business plans available upon request).
Don't have a company? We are not above friendly donations and hand outs. Anything helps!
Don't have a company or money? We could still use your help raising some funds or even working on the projects directly.
Feel free to contact us if any of these opportunities interest you or if any other projects within our FLAVOURS section catch your eye.
Thanks for all your support and keep coming back to Gorilla Milkshake for more updates.
Oh also, check us out on Twitter or Facebook and stay up to date through Neil Huber's profiles.
Cheers,
The Gorilla Milkshake Team
(Desmond Sargeant and Neil Huber)
05/22/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Eleven (Final Day):
Nothing major to say today folks other then, "Cheers to you Cannes and a fond farewell."
We're coming home everyone. See you very soon.
Thanks,
Gorilla Milkshake.
(Desmond Sargeant & Neil Huber)
05/22/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Ten:
I start this entry by saying this...if going to hell is that awesome, then drag me down.
Let me explain.
Today is the final day before Dan ventures back across the ocean to Canada, followed swiftly by Desmond and I on Sunday morning. Thus, it was a must that we go out with a bang. And that we did.
After a long night out last night, sleep was a necessity. With a late wake time, the day was limited, but trust me, we made the most of it. Heading to the Palais, we were on a mission to recreate a "Victorious Bastards" moment (see Dan's entry below), by attempting to catch the films The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (Heat Ledger's final film) and Drag Me To Hell (Sam Raimi's return to horror).
Finding our way back to the "last minute" line, we ran into some aquaitences and the 2 hour wait flew by. Much like Inglorious Basterds, the organizers over packed the theatre and opened up another one. Thus we were treated to another "Premiere". I'm notorious for ruining films for people, so I will simply say, watch it when it comes out on September 4th and judge for yourself.
Now, there is a reason why Sam Raimi is my favourite director and bar none the best horror director in the industry today, and that all is proven with Drag Me To Hell. I can't sum this film up into words, ok well maybe I can. Puss, magots, possession, flem, fluids, flies, gummings, staplers, shadows, buttons and billy goats. I truly had goosebumps up my back the entire film, I think Dan soiled himself on more then one occasion and either Desmond is a sociopath or he's simply just used to possessions.
All in all it was a fantastic night. Dan is currently packing *single tear*, oh and he also just killed a moth *double tear*.
In the end, this trip has been a fantastic voyage, but I can't tell you how bad I want a double double from Tim Hortons.
Cheers,
Neil
Also, as you can see by the picture below, it would appear our thoughts of Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus being the sleeper hit of the festival were greatly exaggerated.
05/21/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Nine:
Sweet dreams with cookies & creams. The days are winding down, and our trip is quickly coming to a close. So what does one do before they leave such an upscale part of France like Cannes? You eat. At the finest place you can. And good friends, that is just what we did. Maybe not the most expensive meal ever, but cerainly among the greatest.
Our dinner conversation varied from solving the worlds economic crisis, saving our enviroment, to the drop dead beauty of Alison Loman, and the traumatic events of our childhood.
We were served this fine evening by perhaps the most eccentric waiter on Earth. When he wasn't randomly breaking into expressionistic dance movements, or mysteriously touching Dan--just short of a hot oil massage, he was accusing me of being a "crazy Englishman". The third peron to do so this trip in fact. Do I sound English to you guys? Perhaps my cane, monacle, and bowler hat were ill advised.
On to the food. What more can I say but amazing! Mr. and Mrs. Huber, we thank you! Have you ever had a meal so good you momentarily forget your name? Yeah, it was that good. But the best was still to come. Dessert consisted of what can best be described as ice cream stuffed with cookies. Which some might say makes no sense, but I say is delicious. Amazing stuff. It was like the first time I rode a Unicorn. if said Unicorn was made of chocolate, and stuffed with cookies.
In retrospect, perhaps that was a poor anaology. But I've yet to come down from my sugar high, so I fear i'm not at my most coherent. Were gonna try to catch "Drag me To Hell", which should be a kick. So look forward to hearig about that. Till next time, keep your unit on ya.
Desmond
05/20/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Eight:
VICTORIOUS BASTERDS!!!
No more failure report friends. As the picture below depicts, when the tides turn they tidal wave in the opposite direction.
You know how good things always happen in three? Well we've got three, Inglorious Basterds, Inglorious Basterds and Inglorious Basterds.
All attempts to get priority tickets have failed violently. Apparently, ticket machines and french bank machines are the same ... neither put out.
Early at breakfast, Neil layed his cards on the table ... flat out, "I'm going to try to get into the Inglorious Basterds Premier tonight". There was just no talking him down.
And how ironic that one must burn ones scalp, standing in the sun, to get into the film about scalping people. But alas, the streak of success has begun ... and tonight we attended one HELL OF A PREMIER!!!
And half way through waiting in the heat with a Tux on, again, Neil layed his cards on the table once more... "If they only let one of us three in I'll judo chop both of you". Thankfully, they let all three of us in, and no fists of fury were necessary... So instead we snapped a pic of us walking up the red carpet and reaching the top ... of the ant-hill so-to-speak. (posted below)
So believe it or not, this is the world's first Inglorious Basterds review. No newspaper is printed till morning, blogs/sites are not updated this fast, and no public members have seen the film before this day... It is good. It is so good. Dare I say, Tarantino has earned every bit of hype to his name.
SPOILER WARNING:
Turn away if you don't want the entire epic destroyed for you right now because I'm about to ruin every minute...
...you've been warned...
...the Nazi's lose the war and America defeats Adolf Hitler. Sorry, had to.
Seriously though, you have never seen war-gore like this. That is all.
And the premium experience of a film with cheering at the beginning, gasping, laughing, shuttering in horror, and applauding even harded at the end is one only a premier could bring.
Aside from staring Quentin Tarantino (who came out of nowhere in the red carpet by the way), Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Mike Myers, Paris Hilton *shutter*, and many others in the face today while wearing our tuxedo's, that all had nothing to do with how good the film was.
Inglorious Basterds could have been played at AMC in Saint John, Newfoundland and it still would have made the audience clap and cheer.
Completely fulfilled as the credits rolled we decided to go home instead of getting back in line for Sam Rami's Drag Me to Hell, Premiere.
Shrugging contenly, Neil layed his final cards on the table... "Rami's film plays tomorrow too... lets get drunk".
Success Update:
-Dan (a victorious basterd)
05/19/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Seven:
Epic fail = Epic success = Quasi fail = Slight surn burn.
It's 7:30am, and three chipper go getters named Desmond, Neil and Dan decide it to be a great idea to head down to the Palias du Festival early and you know nip the festival and life in general in the bud.
Desmond goes his seperate way, attending a "Networking Breakfast", while Dan and I head to the invitation level in an attempt to grab some tickets for the premier screening of Inglorious Basterds. To our surprise, the badges we were given during our accreditation put us essentially one level above being someone not in the festival at all. Which means, it is impossible for us to get tickets to premiere screenings before they are already spoken for. *Epic Fail*
No trouble though. We collect our things and leave in search of greener pastures.
Proceeding to the "Canadian Embassy", Dan and I spend most of the morning sending out feelers to other production companies when Desmond arrives with grand tales of awesome and glory from the "Networking Breakfast". *Epic Success*
Still determined to see a film, we stumble down the street in 27 degree heat to see if we can slide into the screening of Jim Carrey's new film "I Love You Phillip Morris". When we are met with an "Ou eh tou?" from the door man, we once again cut our losses and move on. *Quasi Fail*
Hopping on the bus, we head back to the hotel, when I think it would be a great idea to sit by the pool and catch some sunlight. With calm music streaming into my ears, I do what any regular person would, I fall asleep. Now, this is where most would say they woke up to reveal a vicious sun burn, but not me. It seems God was on my side and spared me the searing pain. Only some small sections on the arms were affected.
Let's hope tomorrow brings with it more success and less fail.
Cheers,
Neil
*FAIL UPDATE* Just realized that admist my pool side slumber, I missed an editor's conference at the Short Film Corner. If you want me, I'll be the ogrish fellow crying at the bar.
05/18/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Six:
Greetings,
As our journey presses on, we've said goodbye to some amazing new friends that are now on there way home from Cannes. Athough our time with them is over, they won't be soon forgotten. However I did have a four cheese pasta I'd like to forget about as quickly as possible, but that's a story for another day.
Things are really heating up here in France, both weather wise, and in terms of business meetings, conferences, and networking events. I think this next week should be very exciting. Educational at the very least. At times I look around and realize how young we are in the crowd. I almost feel like a little kid that's been invited to sit at the grown up table. Here's hoping I don't make a mess.
Desmond
05/17/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Five:
Progress. Daily seminars, further contacts, distributors, contests, and sales deals surround us. The hunters are becoming the hunted. Word is spreading and with one week in the hole, the comfort level rises, and the layout of the whole Festival (including quick undergroud escape tunnels) all feels like home.
Even if we left now, we'd be coming home with more contact information, knowledge, wisdom, and ideas for strategic future chess moves in the industry then we ever would have attained via internet research or film school.
We'll see what an entire new week brings, starting tomorrow.
Today however, did reveal one snag in the progress...
Bank machine 1: Sorry, your bank will not allow withdrawl from this location.
Bank machine 2: Sorry, your bank will not allow withdrawl from this location.
Bank machine 3: Sorry, your bank will not allow withdrawl from this location.
Bank machine 4: Sorry, your bank will not allow withdrawl from this location.
Bank machine 5: Pushed the french button and then didn't know what to do...
Bank machine 6: Sorry, your bank will not allow withdrawl from this location.
Tarantino, Gilliam, Gondry, and Raimi better be flippin' worth being stuck in Europe with a Toronto Dominion Bank Card that will not disperse Euro's. Not entirely sure how to fix the problem with no European phone reception either. However, we are not above prostituting Desmond for quick cash.
Beware Desmond's future posts on the horror's of hooking.
Dan the Pimp
05/16/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Four:
Quick Update...
Remember people, you heard it here first. Our pick for sleeper hit of the festival...
MEGA SHARK VS. GIANT OCTOPUS
Don't say we didn't tell you so.
More to come.
Neil
05/15/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Three:
Hello,
Well readers, you may be wondering why this update is coming in so late and well I have a good excuse for it....let me explain.
The day started with us making our way to the Short Film Corner to screen Patient and simply make the rounds again. Here at the festival they have an event everyday called "Happy Hour" which is quickly becoming the main portion of the day where the most amount of networking gets done. This is attributed mostly to the fact that they serve free alcohol.
We then, last minute, made our way to the debut screening of Michel Gondry's new documentary film "Thorn in the Heart". Great experience, decent film and Gondry is a very humble guy.
Then the trouble started, and by trouble I mean booze. We made our way around town stopping in bar after bar having a drink and moving on. It was a fantastic way to see the thus unknown places in Cannes and was the first time since coming here that we've truely been able to do so.
So all in all, the excuse for this late post is we drank too much.
Is it a legitimate excuse? Maybe. Is it a completely awesome one? We like to think so.
We're heading out now to see the film "Thirst" which was directed by Chan Wook Park (Director of Old Boy).
We hope you're all doing well back in the True North Strong and Free.
Sayonara,
Neil
05/14/09 - Short Film Corner - Day Two:
Buenos días,
So dears friends, here we are on the second day of our European excursion. As I sit upon these rocky shores, watching the waves come and go, like so many unfulfilled dreams, my mind can't help but wander about the curiousities that befell us today. Strangley, public transit played a big part in both the the highs and lows of our day. From finding a new, cheap and quick means of traveling downtown, to arriving late to a movie preimer, the bus has proven to be both a good friend and a cruel mistress.
The most notable moment of the evening came when we were surprisngly invited to the Gala screening of a Korean film called "Spring Fever". The result of which saw the three of us standing at the local bustop decked out to the nines in tuxedos, racing to make it to the screening in time. Public transit has never looked so good.
Despite our best efforts, we arrived late for the screening. And sadly, neither Dan's sultry propositions, nor my uncontrolable crying could sway the festival security into letting us in. The day ended with our tuxedoed heroes walking off into the sunset, a little saddened but not defeated. Neil comforted himself by buying a hot dog. It's safe to say dear reader, I've never seen anything quite as classy as a man in a tuxedo eating a hot dog from a street vendor. Doubt I ever will.
Desmond
05/13/09 - Short Film Corner - Day One:
Allo,
We have searched the labrynth that is the Cannes film market and with every big investor, buyer, seller and short film distributor, the coming days become a little more promising. Although it can make you feel like a hooker on friday selling your hopes, dreams, and heart for a first window contract on the BBC, but dem's da breaks.
The big stars are starting to roll into town and apparently, the real action is in fact everything happening around the festival, rather than the festival itself.
The adventure deepens with hidden gems such as the "Canadian Embassy" tent (a little slice of home to work, meet, croissant and treat), the absynthe shop, le petite majestic (bar), le maison rouge, irish producers from the uk, french directors from chicago, and thank god, not a starbucks to be seen ...
where the coffee is real and the wine is a steal.
oh vive le france, in awe we kneel.
Dan
05/12/09 - Gorilla Milkshake in Cannes:
Bonjour,
After 4 flights, 3 cabs, 2 hotels, 1 train ride and a lot of walking, Gorilla Milkshake is finally in Cannes.
We're here for 12 days and will be giving "blog" updates as frequently as possible, so keep come back to read up on the goings on at Le Festival de Cannes.
Au Revoir,
Neil
04/21/09 - Cannes!:
Gorilla Milkshake is going to Cannes. "Patient" and "Guys Night" have both been accepted into the Short Film Corner at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festvial. The team will be overseas from May 11th - 23rd. Wish us luck.
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