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The Dealership - First Three Minutes from Benjamin Jacobsen on Vimeo.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Preview: "The Dealership"
A very special look at the Benjamin Jacobsen produced upcoming show, "The Dealership".
To watch it in 1080p high definition click this link to watch it on our host vimeo.com: http://vimeo.com/13192775
To watch it in 1080p high definition click this link to watch it on our host vimeo.com: http://vimeo.com/13192775
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
News Update - 5/19/2010
Production is starting soon on an unscripted television pilot entitled, “The Dealership”. The show will center on the goings on of a small group of offbeat salesmen while they interact with customers, themselves, and their fiery and passionate employer who owns the used car dealership.
The show is being developed by Executive Producer, Benjamin Jacobsen who says, “The show is going to be intriguing as it sort of lifts the misconception people have of the used car salesman being a snake and a shyster. The guys at Motors Northwest are good and fun people who not only sell cars together but do a host of other things together which includes a karate class.”
Jacobsen says the tone of the show will be a familiar one: “… when I’m over there observing them interact, I get this feeling as if I’m living through a real life episode of “the Office”. I am sure a lot of that will transfer onto the pilot. These guys have known each other for a lot of years and have worked together for years. They have a natural chemistry with each other that will be inviting for the audience.”
What are the chances of it being more than just a pilot? Jacobsen is optimistic: “Obviously, you know, the goal is to get a television deal. Basic cable has become a great place to shop this sort of concept with the move by a lot of those networks toward interesting unscripted shows. You’ve got shows ranging from a pawn shop to bikers saving animals to people investigating ghosts to people getting tattooed. America likes the theme of taking people you thought were one way and showing what they really are. I think there is a market out there for another one of those shows.’
‘On the other hand if we don’t get picked up, we have this all other medium of the internet to promote our show. You have video content on sites like Youtube, Daily Motion, Hulu, and etc. and who says that those companies wouldn’t be interested in exclusive content soon. I have the philosophy that if you do a great job and create an interesting show, you will be able to find an audience for it.”
The show is being developed by Executive Producer, Benjamin Jacobsen who says, “The show is going to be intriguing as it sort of lifts the misconception people have of the used car salesman being a snake and a shyster. The guys at Motors Northwest are good and fun people who not only sell cars together but do a host of other things together which includes a karate class.”
Jacobsen says the tone of the show will be a familiar one: “… when I’m over there observing them interact, I get this feeling as if I’m living through a real life episode of “the Office”. I am sure a lot of that will transfer onto the pilot. These guys have known each other for a lot of years and have worked together for years. They have a natural chemistry with each other that will be inviting for the audience.”
What are the chances of it being more than just a pilot? Jacobsen is optimistic: “Obviously, you know, the goal is to get a television deal. Basic cable has become a great place to shop this sort of concept with the move by a lot of those networks toward interesting unscripted shows. You’ve got shows ranging from a pawn shop to bikers saving animals to people investigating ghosts to people getting tattooed. America likes the theme of taking people you thought were one way and showing what they really are. I think there is a market out there for another one of those shows.’
‘On the other hand if we don’t get picked up, we have this all other medium of the internet to promote our show. You have video content on sites like Youtube, Daily Motion, Hulu, and etc. and who says that those companies wouldn’t be interested in exclusive content soon. I have the philosophy that if you do a great job and create an interesting show, you will be able to find an audience for it.”
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Update
We apologize for the lack of updates recently. We've been hard at work on two films. The first being "Cold War" from Cole Rothacker. The second being "My Name is Jack." from Benjamin Jacobsen.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Benjamin on Facebook.
Benjamin Jacobsen has a new Facebook for his friends. He's not famous enough for "fans" yet =). Friend him at www.facebook.com/benjaminjacobsen
Screenplays
We've added a section to the side where you can read screenplays have written and are trying to get produced. The first being a feature written by Benjamin Jacobsen called "Cannon Beach".
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Congrats.
If you missed the Spirit Awards, well shame on you. Lynn Shelton won the John Cassavetes Award last night for best film made for under $500,000. Lynn is an inspiration to the guys at Winter Tree Pictures. Her films "Humpday" and "My Effortless Brilliance" are true and honest looks at friendship and human interaction. They are stripped of all the nonsense and bullshit you'll find with huge Hollywood productions. They prove dialogue, reaction, and facial expression can be just as effective, if not more than huge explosions and all the kid stuff.
If you've not seen these movies, then do it!
If you've not seen these movies, then do it!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Spirit Awards
Winter Tree Pictures would just like to wish one of our favorite directors, and Ben's fellow Seattleite, Lynn Shelton luck on her Spirit Award Nomination and we hope she wins tonight. "Humpday" was an amazing film and it's up for the John Cassavetes Award.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
"Meet Lou Zaldivar"
Happy Valentine’s Day.
I have nothing to do for Valentine’s some I’m home watching The Notebook with a bottle of vodka and a gallon of strawberry ice cream. As I was pouring the vodka into the ice cream and my dog was licking my toes, I realized I hadn’t introduced myself here yet. So here it is, or here I am. Whatever. I’m afraid I’m not much into blogging so Ben will be taking care of that mostly. I’ll pop in here and there with an update.
I’m very happy and proud to be part of Winter Tree Pictures. It is very small at the moment, but will grow with time. I meant the production company but it sounded like I was talking about my penis. This is why I can’t blog, I can never keep it professional. Penis jokes are what makes me… me.
Ok, that’s enough. I need to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Lou Zaldivar and I am 23 years old. I was born in Texas and moved around a bit before settling in Jersey (sad face). I’ve lived in California (OC baby!), Guatemala, and Florida [OC baby! (there’s an Orange County in FL too)] I moved up here recently because I needed to get out of Orlando and I wanted to be closer to New York City, one of my loves.
I attended school in the city at the New York Film Academy (NYFA). Damn, I use a lot of parentheses. I learned a lot in my brief time there and shot a couple of shorts you can check out here on the site.
Since I can’t just start making a living as a writer/director right now, I have to support myself financially by other means. I work at a bank by day and I strip for cash by night. Just kidding. I hate banks. As of Thursday I have started another part time job as a background actor (or extra, whatever you want to call it). I have only appeared in one show, which hasn’t aired yet, but I consider myself pretty much a celebrity now. Check out Law & Order, Wednesday’s at 9 (I don’t even know if that’s the real time). There I go with parentheses again. It’s just the vodka talking.
Another little thing about me is my penis. There I go again.
Take two. Another thing you might find interesting about me is my love for basketball. I am a huge NBA fan. My favorite team is the Orlando Magic. Speak well about them and you are in my tit list (it’s the opposite of my shit list). Dwight Howard, if you are reading this, holla!
Ok, I need to stop because Rachel McAdams is about to bang Ryan Gosling and I don’t have my lotion next to me. Oh, wait, the dog’s here. Hmm… Gotta go!
Love Always,
Lou
CREDITS:
"My Name is Jack." (2010) - Producer
Status - In Production
"Rubberless" (2009) - Writer, Director, Actor
Status - Complete
"Eleanor Rigby" (2009) - Director, Concept
Status - Complere
I have nothing to do for Valentine’s some I’m home watching The Notebook with a bottle of vodka and a gallon of strawberry ice cream. As I was pouring the vodka into the ice cream and my dog was licking my toes, I realized I hadn’t introduced myself here yet. So here it is, or here I am. Whatever. I’m afraid I’m not much into blogging so Ben will be taking care of that mostly. I’ll pop in here and there with an update.
I’m very happy and proud to be part of Winter Tree Pictures. It is very small at the moment, but will grow with time. I meant the production company but it sounded like I was talking about my penis. This is why I can’t blog, I can never keep it professional. Penis jokes are what makes me… me.
Ok, that’s enough. I need to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Lou Zaldivar and I am 23 years old. I was born in Texas and moved around a bit before settling in Jersey (sad face). I’ve lived in California (OC baby!), Guatemala, and Florida [OC baby! (there’s an Orange County in FL too)] I moved up here recently because I needed to get out of Orlando and I wanted to be closer to New York City, one of my loves.
I attended school in the city at the New York Film Academy (NYFA). Damn, I use a lot of parentheses. I learned a lot in my brief time there and shot a couple of shorts you can check out here on the site.
Since I can’t just start making a living as a writer/director right now, I have to support myself financially by other means. I work at a bank by day and I strip for cash by night. Just kidding. I hate banks. As of Thursday I have started another part time job as a background actor (or extra, whatever you want to call it). I have only appeared in one show, which hasn’t aired yet, but I consider myself pretty much a celebrity now. Check out Law & Order, Wednesday’s at 9 (I don’t even know if that’s the real time). There I go with parentheses again. It’s just the vodka talking.
Another little thing about me is my penis. There I go again.
Take two. Another thing you might find interesting about me is my love for basketball. I am a huge NBA fan. My favorite team is the Orlando Magic. Speak well about them and you are in my tit list (it’s the opposite of my shit list). Dwight Howard, if you are reading this, holla!
Ok, I need to stop because Rachel McAdams is about to bang Ryan Gosling and I don’t have my lotion next to me. Oh, wait, the dog’s here. Hmm… Gotta go!
Love Always,
Lou
CREDITS:
"My Name is Jack." (2010) - Producer
Status - In Production
"Rubberless" (2009) - Writer, Director, Actor
Status - Complete
"Eleanor Rigby" (2009) - Director, Concept
Status - Complere
Monday, February 8, 2010
"Facebook"
If you're a fan of us here at the Tree be sure to join our Facebook group by clicking the and then clicking "join group" on the group page.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
"Rubberless Micro Reviews"
These are real reactions we got from people around the U.S. and U.K. after seeing our short film "Rubberless":
Meisha from Michigan: "I watched Rubberless! I giggled and laffed :) ..." (via Facebook)
Chris from California: "With impressive style and wit, Rubberless is a unique and hilarious look at one man's unfortunate plight" (via Instant Message)
Cole from Pennsylvania: "Hilarious!" (via Youtube)
Bob from England: "Love it." (via Message Board)
Logan from Ohio: "Excellent. I really liked the music." (via Message Board)
Pete from England: "Good job guys!" (via Message Board)
Dave from Florida: "Good job, Kept me watching. Wish it was longer." (via Facebook)
More reviews to be added as we get them!
Meisha from Michigan: "I watched Rubberless! I giggled and laffed :) ..." (via Facebook)
Chris from California: "With impressive style and wit, Rubberless is a unique and hilarious look at one man's unfortunate plight" (via Instant Message)
Cole from Pennsylvania: "Hilarious!" (via Youtube)
Bob from England: "Love it." (via Message Board)
Logan from Ohio: "Excellent. I really liked the music." (via Message Board)
Pete from England: "Good job guys!" (via Message Board)
Dave from Florida: "Good job, Kept me watching. Wish it was longer." (via Facebook)
More reviews to be added as we get them!
Friday, January 29, 2010
"Rubberless"
Winter Tree Pictures presents "Rubberless" starring Lou Zaldivar and Cherish Perez De Tagle. This tribute to the old silent films of the 1920s is a cautionary tale about the importance of being prepared.
Lou Zaldivar also wrote and directed the picture. Editing and dialogue was done by Benjamin Jacobsen. Shot on location in Rahway, New Jersey.
Lou Zaldivar also wrote and directed the picture. Editing and dialogue was done by Benjamin Jacobsen. Shot on location in Rahway, New Jersey.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
"Announcement"
Winter Tree Pictures is proud to announce that tomorrow (1/29/10) we will release our latest film, "Rubberless". Be sure to visit the site at 8pm EST for our premiere.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
"Cannon Beach"
The first feature film from Winter Tree Pictures is entitled "Cannon Beach" written by Benjamin Jacobsen. It is a character study of a young twenty something ex-couple from the Seattle area dealing with their complicated and irrational relationship as they become stuck together on a road trip together with two of their friends.
This screenplay is protected under the copyright laws of the United States is also registered with the Writer's Guild of America, West and is the exclusive property of Winter Tree Pictures. If you are interested in purchasing the rights to the screenplay or investing in the production of it please contact us at either of these two addresses:
benjaminjacobsen@wintertreepictures.com
louzaldivar@wintertreepictures.com
This screenplay is protected under the copyright laws of the United States is also registered with the Writer's Guild of America, West and is the exclusive property of Winter Tree Pictures. If you are interested in purchasing the rights to the screenplay or investing in the production of it please contact us at either of these two addresses:
benjaminjacobsen@wintertreepictures.com
louzaldivar@wintertreepictures.com
"Eleanor Rigby"
Lou Zaldivar's video for the classic Beatles track "Eleanor Rigby" was shot on location in Times Square; the heart of New York City. The concept by Lou Zaldivar (in collaboration with Benjamin Jacobsen) examines the feelings of being alone in a city of millions and simply being lost in the shuffle.
Directed by Lou Zaldivar, starring Cherish Perez De Tagle, with camerawork by Max Brenner.
Directed by Lou Zaldivar, starring Cherish Perez De Tagle, with camerawork by Max Brenner.
Eleanor Rigby from Winter Tree Pictures on Vimeo.
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