we have been accepted into a film festival, and i’m hoping you can do me a solid and vote for my film, iron shield. here’s how:

•go to the film here: http://www.thedoorpost.com/commitment/ironshield

•in order to vote, before you watch, click on Vote Now in the bottom left corner of the film window

•click on the pink splotchy blob that says “Online Voting Now Open.”

now, here is where it becomes a bit of a hassle. you are more than welcome to curse my name as you…

•sign up (i know, i know, i’m asking you to sign up for something. i’ll never do it again. and by never i mean not for at least several weeks.)

•watch my film and, whether you like it or not, give it really high ratings and leave glowing, gushing, adoring comments. some suggestions: dazzling. sublime. staggeringly brilliant.

•watch and rate 4 other films in order for your vote to count. i know, you have a life. i’m asking a lot. but maybe you can check your email or shop ebay or stalk someone on facebook while the movies that aren’t mine (or even during mine) are playing.

if you are still with me, i thank you immensely and profusely. in return for your kindness, maybe i’ll have a chance to mow a portion of your yard or something in the future.

and in case you’re wondering what i win, i have a shot at getting a decent size budget to make a bigger short film. i made this one on my own dime, so the fest would fund the next one.

a vote for me is a vote for, uh…me. and freedom.

thanks,
chad

a million miles in a thousand years - donald miller

really enjoyed this book.  good primer on how to live life.

here’s a little ditty i did recently for the fish.