Scorcese, De Niro, Pacino, Cagney, Spencer Tracy, Tarantino, Altman, Ridley Scott, Eastwood, Raoul Walsh, Edmund Goulding, and the Classics....
Directors
Scorcese, Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, Raoul Walsh
Awards
Best Comedy Short, Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Audience Award, Miami Underground Film Festival
Festivals
Slamdance Film Festival, Florida Film Festival, Cinequest Film Festival, Arizona International Film Festival, Longbaugh Film Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Shorts by the Lake, Salento Italy International Film Festival, Great Lakes Fim Festival, Cakewalk Film Festival, Tulsa Uncensored Film Festival, Seattle Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Cucalorus Film Festival, Evil City Film Festival, Los Angeles Uncensored Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, L.A. Shorts Fest, Atlanta Underground Film Festival, Montezuma Film Festival, and more...over 200 film festival screenings combined worldwide...
Professional Affiliations
SAG, IFP, Film Independent
Jack's Interests
General
Filmmaking; making movies; making my voice heard; and living life
Music
Old Time Country
Movies
The Razor's Edge, The People vs. Larry Flynt, The Shawshank Redemption,Thelma & Louise, Elmer Gantry
Television
Three's Company, All in the Family, Happy Days, Married With Children, Cheers
Books
Walden, Of Mice and Men, Mad Cowboy
Heroes
Anyone who is not afraid to be themselves, and say what they think
Hey there, fella film lovers...
At This time, I would like to introduce myself.
My name is Jack Truman. I am a filmmaker. And I love to make films that open people's eyes, make them talk, make them think, and make them realize how different all of us are. That's what makes this world so great; that all of us are free to be different.
Our independent film company, Dixie Productions, kicked off in high gear in January 2006 at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival. Our short mockumentary Phone Sex Grandma was a hit to standing-room only audiences. Since its hit Slamdance premiere, PHONE SEX GRANDMA: the Short continues to play worldwide, while receiving rave reviews. To date, our hit short has played at over 100 festivals worldwide, with more buzz to come...stay tuned for upcoming hot news on PHONE SEX GRANDMA!
Our new documentary short THE OUTHOUSE had its World Premiere at the 2008 Slamdance film festival as part of Slamdance's $99 short block. Slamdance gave me $99 and 99 days to make a short under 5 minutes. This is our long-awaited follow-up short to the hit film PHONE SEX GRANDMA! And to date, OUTHOUSE has played over 50 festivals worldwide!
I currently have 5 short films playing festivals worldwide. To date, my short films have screened at over 200 festivals around the world. And now, I have a built-in cult base for my upcoming first feature film!
It's amazing what has happened with these little short films. They have put me on the map as a filmmaker, and truly taken a life of their own. This is a perfect example of what can happen when you create and make something that only you can see....that everyone else is against, and cannot envision....when you have no help....and have to do everything yourself, to make your independent voice heard. No matter what people think. No matter what.
And you may wonder, who am I? Well...I'm just a poor filmmaker, not afraid to make films that others are afraid to make. We have to be free and show our independence. My films are designed to shock people, open their eyes and make them think. If I can open one person's eyes and get a message across, I have done my job as a filmmaker!
Declare your independence. Make your voice be heard. The world deserves it -
Jack
THE ACCEPTABLE SIN on YOUTUBE:
Tickets for the Chicago "FESTIVAL OF FIENDS" is now on sale. With the purchase of a weekend pass you will get. Access to the show and all events. One randomnly inserted autograph card, one autographed 8x10, a free dvd(see site for sample titles, and finally the April 2009 issue of Autograph Magazine featuring the Forrest (Famous Monsters Of Filmland) Ackerman collection. While supplies last.The Festival Of Fiends weekend pass also gets you entrence to the PRICK OR TREAT TATTOO FESTIVAL being held in the same hotel For more info head over to http://ultimatehorrorcon.com/
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Hello~ Hello~ Mad-Greets, We hope your projects are going well! Let us know how you're doing. WASSUP? And also stop by our BRAND NEW website when you get a chance!
We've added an industry insider section called "Inside the Bizzle" that you may really enjoy on--> www.showbizzle.com
Keep in touch! JOIN US too! Become a member! JOIN NOW! yo. Numerous contests soon coming…
I’m not sure how to say this without it sounding like another one of those advertisements that get put on your page, but here it goes. I want to thank you for being a friend, fan and supporter of me and everything I do. Now it’s time to repay you the favor. On June 12, the Shifted2u TV Show goes global by launching, Shifted2u.com. I’d love for you to be part of the celebration, stop by the site, swing by my page and show me your Shifted Swagg!
What’s
up, we are having an exclusive event June 4th (Thursday) @ Club Social
Hollywood. Hit us up and get on the VIP list. There will be 2 DJ’s , 2
Dance Floors, 3 Bars along with 3 Exclusive VIP rooms from Point
Studios, The EMM report, E.R.H.S from Monte Carlo, South France and
more. Entry is FREE if your on a list, VIP invites are limited. Table
reservations available, first come first serve. Hit me up if you want
to attend 818 428 5035. Jay Monaco & Ray Ray Intl of Globe Trotta
Records
Hey! How's it going? It's getting hot outside and it's time for indie films.
This month I'm promoting this Indie Film - "Gentleman's Choice - The Chris Adams Story" - a hard hitting documentary on the tragic death of a sports entertainer.
Watch it online ($5) or buy the DVD at http://gentleman.eyesoda.comGentleman's Choice: The Chris Adams Story Trailer
Hope You had a great weekend, I just got back myself, I hope all is well, I have some new video clips up as well as a bunch of new pictures I should be uploading tonight or tommorrow. Depends on if I get them back
Palms for Life Fund is calling out to young filmmakers, under 25 years of age, to participate in a competition to visually depict in their communities the growing epidemic of hunger in the United States.
Win cash prizes of up to $10K and gain exposure to a vast audience in a full-length compilation of the prize-winning works.
If you are interested in participating in the contest, please add your name to our mailing list by visiting http://www.palmsforlifefund.org and clicking on “Hunger Projects – Faces of Hunger in America or visiting http://www.facesofhunger.com
dont forget ladie and gents the lords of altamont are leaving for there Europien tour in june till the end of July' so dont mis out there last LA performance
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