THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death is Now Active on Indiegogo.com!!!

Storyboard Artist Jane Brewster’s portrait of the von Marscher brothers.

Now the real crunch time begins!!! As of about 2 a.m EST, the Indiegogo.com page went active. A bit delayed after some hand-to-hand combat with PayPal (why is it there’s such trouble recognizing accounts?) but that should be ironed out soon if you’re looking to donate via PayPal. We’re Up!!! We’re Up!!! We’re Up!!! A long time in coming – maybe too long for some of our fans – but trying to prep the ground properly. Crowdfunding is not an exact science and many are still learning as we go along. Most of the preparation concerned getting the word out via the Facebook page, which still continues to steam on strongly...

Let the Drumroll Begin…

…just hours to go before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death launches on Indiegogo.com!!! What a long, strange trip its been, learning so much as we go along this journey together. What started as a small, independent yet forceful production has – proudly – remained so. Staying true to historical roots is what we’re all about here. The several drafts that were written on the script, getting it to where it now is – which in our estimation – is absolute perfection. We’re not boasting, just confident of what we’ve created. Edwin H. Bravo & I have enough experience working in the industry (stage plays, films, short films, Shakespeare) that we instinctively know when something is right and has been taken to its ultimate height...

7 Days & Counting to Going Active on Indiegogo.com…Plus The Nuts & Bolts of the Actual Shoot…

If you’re going to be coming onboard & pledging $$ to THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death, we thought you might be interested in what the nuts & bolts of this film shoot will entail: a film shoot is part schedule, part chaos, and a large dose of  frantic “hurry up & get it in the can before we lose the light!” Film shoots – depending upon where they are – can be a bit of a logistical nightmare which is why studios love to shoot on soundstages: they can control the environment (i.e. light & sound – the two most crucial factors involved).  With THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death, the shoot is a two camera (Arri Alexa) three-day, all day outdoor shoot (fortunately our production team is ...

Countdown: 8 Days to Go…

Before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death goes active on Indiegogo.com – January 15, 2014!!! It’s coming down to the wire. The project’s Ambassadors of Goodwill by Special Arrangement are already working hard spreading the word and will – shortly – have something to pass on that – we hope – will add a bit of excitement & something that you too can get if you so choose. We spotlight them here in recognition of their invaluable assistance in this production, they are (in order of joining the project):

Stephen Paul Spratt, United Kingdom

These Ambassadors of Goodwill by Special Arrangement are important links in the Public Relations chain: we couldn’t be doing what we are without them...

Countdown: 10 Days to Go Active on Indiegogo.com…

Bloody Hell!!! It’s coming – and fast! No matter how much preparation you think you’re doing, there always seem to be loose ends. With this kind of film, it’s preparation/preparation/preparation before execution…not only on the QDeck blog site but also THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death on Facebook page. The excitement continues to build: what we’re doing here is quite unique; taking totally original works – that are based in actual historical fact – and presenting them to the public in a new & different way, especially focusing on the  subjects they haven’t seen . Those last three words are key:  they haven’t seen ...

Countdown: 12 Days to THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Goes Active & Producer Takes Fire in Afghanistan!!!

It’s coming down to the wire folks! In 12 days THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death goes active on Indiegogo.com. This is crunch time! Now – with your & your friends financial support – we can make this project happen and write a new chapter in the annals of motion picture history and – most importantly – YOU & your $$ – are the deciding factor!!! No corporate board deciding what you see, YOU ARE!!! As heretofore stated (in a previous post), we live in revolutionary times. Now, you have as much – if not more power – in your hands than do the corporate industry decision makers running the industry. Up to this point, they – and in large part still do – decide what you see...

16 Days…

Countdown to THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Going Active on Indiegogo.com!!!

In Addition, Masters of War: Soldiers of Distinction Teaser Reel Now Available on “Videos” page!!!

As of today – Dec 30th – there are 16 days before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death goes active on Indiegogo.com. That’s when all of you who have supported the project up to this time and been “Liking” our page over on Facebook, please pledge and spread the word!!! That’s the key to our success in getting this project both funded & completed & this is one that needs to be completed. It bespeaks of – hopefully – a new era in entertainment. Knowing history as we do, we also know there is no more entertaining drama than to be found in the annals of the human trek throughout world history...

“Christmas Time is Here… Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share‘

Christmas Time is Here!!! & Random Musings…

As heretofore stated, all QuarterDeck Production Corp projects have already been formed as their own individual corporations by our wonderful CFO Ruby Emerald Diamond. We have budgets for all but are in the process of tailoring a few of them since each one is unique in its own right. Looking forward to what Sir Brick Price can do not only on  Scorched Earth: The Other Side of World War II  but also for  All the Iron Men :  Welcome to Heaven Boys,  We’ve already Served Our Time in Hell.   And then there’s  Order of the Valiant:  T...

The First Thanksgiving, 1621, by Jean-Leon Gerome Ferris

Being on the eve of Thanksgiving, all of us here @ QuarterDeck are eminently thankful for all the support that has materialized for all the projects on slate; from the venerable Sir Brick Price (& his wonderful wife Lady Laura Price)  of  Wonderworksweb.com, who are not only some of the gracious & giving  people (as well as a veritable brain trust & wealth of knowledge!), but some of the friendliest & finest people any of us have ever met. Many thanks go out to Lenser Extraordinaire  David Hansen-Sturm of Twin Palms Media for working with us under/beneath/and over top of the curve to help get all these teasers/trailers “in the Can’. ‘ Many thanks also go out to Adam Bednar & Richard A...

It’s official!!!

THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death is now officially its own corporation!!! As now are all QuarterDeck Production Corp. projects!!! Thank you QuarterDeck CFO Ruby Emerald Diamond for all your knowledge, diligence, & expertise in cutting through all the bureaucratic red tape!!! As heretofore stated, she really is a pure Gem!!! Filmmakers should always form their projects as corporations, as it gives your potential investor knowledge that you are operating on a professional basis & security that you’re not some fly-by-night operation.

Meanwhile,  das Panzer Jagd geht weiter – the Tank Hunt continues. Just spoke with the wonderful Allan D. Cors, Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Museum of Americans in Wartime and come to find out they own & operate two T-34/85’s!!! ...