New interview with NO TOMORROW Writer/Director Frank T. Ziede on-line now.

Here is another interview with the writer/director of the film at www.theentertainmentcorner.com, a film focused website providing entertainment news, film reviews, interviews and much more. Head on over and check it out.



Also, be on the look out for more on set pics, behind the scenes video and much, much more from the NO TOMORROW team in 2011.

Happy New Year everyone!

The Journey Continues...with guns.

Hello everyone! FIrst off I just wanted to say thanks to all our followers. We have had over 2000 views of our main teaser alone on YouTube. While this is great, we are always trying to get more so we need your help. Please share all of our sites (Facebook, Blog, Official Site) with any of your friends on-line. We greatly appreciate it. Now with the shameless plug out of the way...

Here we are: on the the other side. We have launched the films and now the real work begins. The response has been very positive. Here are a couple of quotes we recieved about the films: 

" It was intense! I loved it! I wish I could have seen more! Good sound effects and setting! I would go and see "No Tomorrow"!!!"

"You left me wanting to see more......will there be a tomorrow?"

"I'm very impressed. I hope to see the full movie soon :)"

"The most realistic zombies and zombie make-up I've ever seen.  HOORAY!"

"That is intense. It leaves you wanting to see MORE...."

"The teaser looked great! The only problem I had with it was that I wanted to watch more!!!"

"Amazing. Someone who actually looks like they could survive, in a zombie survival film! This could be the cure for the "Walking Dead" reality show reject crap we keep getting these days. Maybe someone will figure out how to herd/bait mindless zombies into a combine or shredder/incinerator as well. Imagine, a Zombie movie where people aren't idiots..." 

"I've watched this clip about 5 times now and after each time I do, there are two things I desperately want to do. 

1. Kill some muthaf***ing zombies!! 

2. Watch the full feature of this movie."

I love that last one! We are doing everything we can to get this feature off the ground so stay tuned. Now if we are moving forward in a zombie infested world, a couple of guns can't hurt. I know what you're thinking: guns? Really? Bullets are obsolete. They are an endangered species. Nobody is making anymore of them, right? But there are a TON of bullets in the world and just like oil, people on this planet like to use something until it's totally exhausted. 

In the film the TRAVELER uses a military version of a popular rifle known as an M4, a modern version of the M-16 which became poplular in the Vietnam War. It's based on the original AR-15 designed by Eugene Stoner and made by Armalite. It's an effective rifle and in the zombie apocolypse it can be your best friend. Now understand that the TRAVELER is not a soldier. In the feature film we find out that he meets a wounded Marine and cares for him until he dies due to his injuries. Not only does he take his weapons and gear, but in a way he also takes on his identity. He is mistaken for a soldier several times by survivors and he uses this facade to project strength. The rifle is his last resort, prefering an assortment of melee weapons he has gathered during his journey. 


Just thought I'd shed a little light on that bad boy. Big shout out to MAGPUL, maker of some of the best M4 accessories ever made. Check back soon for more zombie killing weapon breakdowns. 


And as always...watch your back. 

FTZ

Official NO TOMORROW Teaser Live!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It's the moment you've been waiting for.  The main teaser for NO TOMORROW is now live!  Check it out below and be sure to share it with your friends and family to help us spread the word and get the feature film made next year.  (If you have an extra minute, jump on our YouTube Channel and let us know what you think too.)  Enjoy!

NO TOMORROW is the story of a man (the TRAVELER) who loses his family in the early days of a global outbreak. Several months later that man has become a battle hardened warrior surviving on his own in a world overrun by the undead. Set in the Midwest, the film focuses on this man's struggle as he journeys to safer lands and rediscovers his humanity along the way.

Also, now that the main teaser has launched, we're busy developing the feature length script and plan on posting updates on our progress as well as any relevant interviews, stories, etc...stay tuned.

Take Care,

Chris Pluchar

Bugging Out.

Hey NT fans: I wanted to give you a rundown of the TRAVELERS "bug-out" gear. In the zombie survival world, most people have very specific bug-out kits. They are designed to be everything you need an one compact, well stocked and most of all mobile kits. In the film NO TOMORROW, the TRAVELER has gathered various items over several months. A large portion of it is mil-spec (military specifications/standards) gear but he is not a soldier. In the feature version of the film, he comes across a soldier and eventually "inherits" the gear. Other items have been scavenged along the way. Here is an overview of the gear you've seen in the mini-teasers so far:

1.) Colt SOPMOD M4 Carbine Rifle with Knights Armament RIS, Red Dot Scope, Silencer and Magpul Accessories

2.) Steel Axe with Wooden Handle

3.) Hecklor & Koch USP .45 Pistol with Blackhawk Cross Draw Serpa Holster

4.) Gerber LMF II Infantry Knife

5.) Beretta 92FS Pistol with Blackhawk Sepra Leg Holster

6.) Oakley Factory Pilot Gloves

7.) Camelback Hydration System

8.) Gerber Gator Machete

9.) Bed Roll

10.) Mulitcam Kneepads

11.) Multicam Tactical Vest

12.) Map Armband

13.) Rucksack Containing:

-First Aid Kit

-Flashlight/Glowsticks

-MRE (Ready-to-eat) Meals/Water Purification Tablet

-Compass/Rope/Maps

-Survival Radio with hand cranks/solar charging

-Various other essentials

In working on the story for this film I was quite impressed by the level of work that people put into  constructing the perfect bug-out kit. In fact, the US Government recommends that everyone should have some kind of survival kit on stand by in case of a disaster, man made or natural.

Do you have yours?

FTZ

Negative Ghost Rider...the pattern is full.

So FLYOVER is up. Awesome. I really love this clip because it gives us the first sense that this is all bigger than we know. As the audience we see this world through the TRAVELERS eyes. Since he avoids contact with people (alive or dead) at all costs, we only get a few glimpses of whats happened to the rest of the world in this zombie apocolypse. A big congrats and thanks to Gary Schwerzler from Magi Filmworks. He's our VFX's guy. Great work, especially under such a tight deadline. Check out some screen shots below:

So tomorrow is the big day. It's the launch of the main teaser for NO TOMORROW. We hope you'll check it out and share with your friends!

Thanks for watching. Hope you're diggin' it.

FTZ

Mini-Teaser 3 of 3 is now live! Flyover!

Ladies, Gentlemen, and soon to be Zombies,

Below you can now view the final mini-teaser. Don't forget to share with your friends and family and give it a thumbs up on YouTube if you like it!

Flyover - The TRAVELER is navigating his way through the Midwest when he hears the deafening scream of fighter jets flying overhead. This is a mini teaser, part 3 of 3, leading up to the main teaser we'll be launching tomorrow!

Take Care,
Chris Pluchar

Show some mercy...

So mini-teaser two is up. MERCY shows the TRAVELER encountering another survivor who has been recently bitten. A dear friend of mine, Cathleen Hennon, plays the victim. Even in these brief moments, I really loved her performance. She has fought so hard to survive and in this moment she just sits down to face the inevitable. The TRAVELER, played by Jasyn Jefferies, is there for that moment and is reminded of something from his past which you'll learn more about in the main teaser which will release this Thrusday. Great work everyone. Look for the next one tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Mini-Teaser 2 of 3 is now live! Mercy!

Ladies and Gentleman,

The second mini-teaser is ready for you to check out and share with your friends, family, and casual acquaintances!  Check it out below:





Mercy - The TRAVELER encounters a wounded woman in her last moments and knows he has a decision to make. And remember, this is all leading up to the main teaser on 12.09.10.

Take Care,
Chris Pluchar

1 down...3 to go.

So mini-teaser #1 is in the books. "CHECKLIST" gives a glimpse into a day in the life of the lead character of the story, known only as the TRAVELER. Played by Jasyn Jefferies, he is a man trying to survive in a zombie infested world. But instead of surviving in a major urban area, he has chosen to head for the vast forests of the Midwest. This small vignette is designed to show how he uses a routine to keep himself sane. Simple things like checking his weapons, going over his gear...all help him to maintain a sense of control in a world where there is none. In the beginning of the short, we see a dream sequence of a battle with one of the undead. Who is it? What happened? You'll just have to check back to find out.

As the films unfold, the stakes will be raised and the Traveler will come in contact with even more Z's. So stay tuned!

Look for our next mini-teaser, "FLYOVER" on Tuesday. It should be good stuff. Thanks for watching!

FTZ

Mini-Teaser 1 of 3 is now live! Checklist!

You're all invited to view the first mini-teaser, Checklist below and check out our YouTube channel.



It's a moment in the life of the TRAVELER just a few months after the outbreak.  Enjoy!

Take Care,
Chris Pluchar

Updates and a Quick Summary of Strategy

First off, thanks for all the support thus far! We've been getting a great response on Twitter (@PlucharC), Facebook (www.facebook.com/notomorrowthemovie), and a number of other film related blogs and sites.

YouTube Channel & Avatar design by www.likemoyd.com

We've also just created the YouTube channel (pictured right) that we'll be posting the videos to.  That's something I had hoped we could have created sooner and thus spent time networking in the YouTube community, but hopefully our time spent elsewhere will make up for that. So please feel free to get ahead of the game and subscribe to the channel and share it with your friends and family.

I've also had a few people ask me to sum up our strategy. While I'd like to direct them to the previous posts on that very subject and call it a day, I understand the need for explaining it in much briefer terms, so here goes.

Strategy

Several short films over the last year or so have been created and uploaded to YouTube where they then took on a life of their own as they went viral to one degree or another. Following this surge in popularity, many of them received deals with studios, producers, investors, or production companies. The result generally means their project is being made into a feature.

It seems that creating a dynamic pitch piece or proof of concept piece is another, perhaps more unique way of getting the attention of the right people. And that's what we've done.

Pictured: Actor Jasyn Jefferies as the Traveler

We have a feature film concept that we're essentially pitching with three mini-teasers to be released (one at a time) today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. They'll give you a small taste of a moment in the life of our main character, the TRAVELER.

Which brings us to Thursday. That's the big day. We'll be launching both our film website (www.notomorrowthemovie.com) and the main pitch piece which gives you a taste of how the film would start and what the TRAVELER would be like just a few months later after living and surviving on his own.

That's the one we'll need the most help in sharing. If we drum up enough support for the project with that video, then the possibility that this feature film will get made is quite good.

The only question is, will you help us?

Take Care,

Chris Pluchar

"Trust Nothing.  Trust No One.  There is No Tomorrow."

The countdown is on.

Director Frank T. Ziede here. I wanted to check in with everyone and fill you in on some of our last minute progress. We are less than one week away from the lauch of our project and we couldn't be more excited about it. The film is looking amazing. See for yourself:

We have also launched a countdown timer on our official website for the film at www.notomorrowthemovie.com. Head on over and check it out.

We are busy handling a ton of last minute details so I better get back to work. To everyone who is following this blog and supporting our project I want to take a moment and say thanks. We are nothing without you and we hope you enjoy the films.

FTZ

Website Launch

Our Web Designer/Resident Magician, Brandon Comerford (www.brandoncomerford.com), has been working hard day and night preparing the main site for the launch of the No Tomorrow teaser on December 9th. You aren't able to view all the work he's put in, but due to his extra efforts, there's now a splash page complete with the logo and a timer counting down to the launch.  Check it out here: www.notomorrowthemovie.com

It might not seem like much, but web design and coding are pretty much Spanish to me (I know a few sentences and words providing a rudimentary understanding of the language). Also, it's a nice touch that allows us to start spreading the word about the site ahead of time rather than telling people that something will be there eventually.

So check it out and spread the word!

A quick bit about other news. www.cinefile.com and www.terror4fun.com will be featuring No Tomorrow in their respective newsletters. We greatly appreciate their interest and support!

Take Care,
Chris Pluchar

Let's make some zombies.

Hello everyone. Writer/Director Frank T. Ziede here. I wanted to post a message from our amazing makeup artist Michael Peterson of Alchemy Makeup FX. So here you go. Enjoy:

It’s important to me to help the filmmakers I work with make iconic images. So considering the makeup for “No Tomorrow” it was clear that there would be one major challenge: how do I make the zombies for “No Tomorrow” stand out in the sea of zombie content and at the same time satisfy the appetites of fans in this genre. Since this was to be shot on the RED camera, I chose to focus on details such as contact lenses, false teeth and plenty of time on set for application.

I settled into a bit of research mainly to put my mind in the place of dead bodies. Research is one of the most important things a makeup artist can do to prep. It helps sync ones thoughts to the theme of the project. So making appropriate creative choices is effortless in the chaos of the filmmaking process. I took a life cast of our lead zombies teeth. Then spent 3 days sculpting and molding false rotting teeth.

I then prepped my kit.  My game plan was essentially to do an out-of-kit makeup so I needed to be fully stocked with all the build up materials and colors. I wanted to give the surface of his skin the waxy, slightly bloated look that happens when the only life within it  are the micro organisms and bacteria that decomposes flesh.

The makeup for the lead zombie took about 4 hours of building up the skin, coloring, building up the skin more, then coloring some more. I kept in mind that this guy had been feeding and mindlessly tearing through the world, so the final details represent that. I think the final result speaks for itself.

I’m really proud of all the makeup I did and the relationships created on this project. I think the content of this project and the people involved have the makings of a successful film.

Michael Peterson

alchemymakeupfx @gmail.com

"Start small, but start."

Hello everyone. Writer/Director Frank T. Ziede here. Our producer Chris Pluchar has been hitting this blog like a champ so I thought I'd take a break from working on the post production of the film to make an entry of my own.

"Start small, but start." - Randy Pausch, from the Last Lecture.

I love this quote. It's one of the reasons why this project began. In my short experience in the world of film I have come to get a sense of what goes into making a feature film. Needless to say, it's a LOT! As James Cameron says "Making a film is like going to war." With that in mind, one could look at this task and say "wow, that's a huge challenge." I know because I have said it. But Pausch's quote really stuck with me. It's very similar to an ancient Chinese proverb:

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Once you begin a journey, a lot of fear and anxiety goes away. You've begun. Move forward, don't look back. That is what keeps me going. And now to see what we've accomplished...incredible. I couldn't be prouder of our entire team. We have banded together and created a series of films that captures what we're capable of. It gives a glimpse of what we can do, and gives a preview of the potential this story can have.

So that's it for now. Please keep checking back with us. We'll keep posting latest news and info and you keep watching out for the undead.

FTZ

No Tomorrow - Cast and Crew List

Hey guys, Chris Pluchar here.  

As mentioned in my previous post, this project wouldn't exist without all the hard work of our cast and crew. So it's with that in mind that I present to you our current (Note: Subject to change!) cast and crew list so you can see all the great people we have on board and how many people really go into making something like this. We should have a few posts from some of the cast and crew in the near future as well, so stay tuned.

If you have any questions for myself or any other cast or crew, please don't hesitate to ask.

Take Care,
Chris

Crew

Director - Frank T. Ziede

Producer - Christopher Pluchar

Director of Photography - Max J. Heiligman

Editor – Andrew Wilsak

Sound Designer and Composer - Paul Nawrocki

Make-Up Artist - Michael Peterson

Co-Producer - Carlos Jimenez Flores

Executive Producer - Corey Gilbert

Executive Producer - Curtis Gilbert

Line Producer - Jon P. Phillips

Assistant Director - Corey Gilbert

Red Wrangler/Owner - Andrew Benz

VFX - Gary Schwerzler

Gaffer - David Hannibal

Key Grip – Dustin Smith

Grip - Sol Miget

Grip - Quinten Ronsick

Grip - Dan Walton

Graphic Designer – Michael Lloyd

Website Designer – Brandon Comerford

Cast

Traveler - Jasyn Jefferies

Hero Zombie - Curtis Gilbert

Wife - Nicole Humphrey

Son - Jared Papach

Mercy Kill Zombie - Cathleen Hennon

Special Thanks

Will County Forest Preserve

Joann Ronsick

Thomasson Lighting & Filmgear Inc.
Zombie Ed and the Terror4Fun Team
Cinefile.com

A Dream Worth Having is a Dream Worth Living

Photo Courtesy of: www.cantstopthebleeding.com

Have you ever given thought to the birth of a dream?

When did it first occur to you that you might want to play major league baseball or fly a plane?

Was it something you saw on TV or heard on the radio? (for those of you born in the 21st century)

Did you tell your best friend or your parents? Or no one at all?

The year was 1994.

My older brother came home from school one day and announced that he would be making a movie for one of his classes. I honestly don't remember really thinking much of it at first, except that I knew if it was something he was excited about, it was likely to be fun.

We soon began the discussion of what the movie would involve, who would play which parts, and what props and costumes we'd need.  My Mom pulled out the sturdy VHS Camcorder (for those of you raised on the internet) and final preparations were made for a film my brother called "Babyface Barbecuesauce" (a parody on the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal).  

I couldn't tell you what role I might have played, (aside from my brother requiring my most villainous laugh at the end of the film) but I do remember helping organize things, setting up sets, helping smear barbecue sauce on my infant sister's face (What?  She was the villain!), and watching the footage play on the TV for the first time. I remember thinking to myself, "I could do this the rest of my life."

And that was it.  That was the birth of my dream.

That's really what the crew of "No Tomorrow" has in common.  A dream.

You simply cannot go into film without a dream. It's what makes you take chances, it makes you work hard, it makes you leave your comfort zone, it's what drives you forward, constantly and relentlessly.  And when all seems lost, it's the only thing that you have left to hold onto.

We were very lucky to work with some extremely talented individuals who all share this passion for film and made this labor of love possible. From the sound team to the camera team to the make-up artist to the actors.  Everyone was on board, working hard, and having a good time.

I want to make sure we tell you all about our crew, but I'm going to save that for future posts since we could sing (well, if we could sing) their praises for hours.

Here's to hoping!

Take Care,

Chris Pluchar

P.S. - This video was shared with me last night. Some of you might enjoy it too.

"No Tomorrow" Marketing Strategy - Part 2 of 2

Hey everyone, Producer of "No Tomorrow" Chris Pluchar here with Part 2 of 2 in our marketing adventure. In Part 1, I discussed the logic behind our decision to create a teaser or proof of concept piece for "No Tomorrow" instead of a making a no budget feature. In this part, I'd like to take that a step further and discuss some of the methods we'll be using to try and take this viral. If only it was as simple as biting your victim.

Illustration Courtesy of: www.rylanclayne.com

If you're unfamiliar with the concept, it's essentially a legal pyramid scheme fan based strategy. The above illustration pretty much sums it up (Note: It's not essential that we all dress alike for this to work.). You have the content creator who initially shares the video/song/article/joke/etc. with their friends/family/coworkers/audience. Those people then turn around and share it with their friends/family/coworkers/audience. And the rest is history.  

Nobody knows exactly what makes some things go viral when others go nowhere, but we can assume that it has something to do with the perceived value of the content being shared. Is the joke funny? Is the information useful? Is the story exciting? If the answer is yes to these questions, then it's likely that your peers will also appreciate the content being shared and continue to share it.

What we do know is it's extremely important that you use everything you can to increase the likelihood of success. Here's a quick list of some of the online resources we'll be using.

• Facebook
• Film Website (under construction)
• Twitter
• Digg
• Reddit
• Blogger
• YouTube

There's also a load of blogs and websites dedicated to film and zombies which we're also working to actively engage. Add in some traditional marketing (email blasts, local press, alumni networks, etc.) and we're covering quite a few bases.

Poster Courtesy of: www.likemoyd.com

We've also decided to create three mini teasers that we'll post each day leading up to the posting of the main teaser. We hope this will help increase interest and encourage our followers to spread the word before the final launch. Additionally, you can expect that we'll be loading all kinds of content onto the Facebook page, this blog, and the website (when it's ready). That means stills, looks behind the scenes, concept art, storyboards, posters (like the one to the right), crew posts, and more.

Now you're probably asking yourself, "How do you know if you were successful?" There's no clear answer, but there are a few milestones. Over the last year or so, the videos that have gotten the most attention are the ones that reached 10,000 views in a couple of weeks or so. It's true, the faster the better, but there are no hard and fast rules regarding a minimum number of views before someone who can provide funding for a feature takes notice.  

This is where you come in. We have no hope of being successful without the wonderful support of our friends, family, coworkers, fans, casual acquaintances, and people we've never met. Getting "No Tomorrow" to the finish line is going to be a massive group effort. From now until the main teaser is posted, we need you to spread the word, invite people to join the Facebook page, and share the blog link. When the main teaser is posted on 12-09-10, it's imperative that we spread it like a virus and/or wildfire (whichever you prefer).

And that's the gist of our plan (summarized to spare you the painstaking details). If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to let me know. And if you want to help market in a more direct way, we'd be happy to find a way to get you involved.

Take Care,
Chris Pluchar

"No Tomorrow" Marketing Strategy - Part 1 of 2

Hey everyone, Producer of "No Tomorrow" Chris Pluchar here.

As you're all likely aware, it's rather expensive to shoot a feature length film. As a filmmaker, you're left with only two basic choices. A.) You get a studio to back your project. B.) You secure independent financing. With the economic downturn, studios are choosing to greenlight less films and are increasingly relying on established material with a built in audience to (supposedly) help guarantee some kind of return at the box office. Financing independently has also grown more difficult as investors remove their money from the risky game of film and either save it or put it into more reliable, but lower performing investments.

So what's a guy (or girl) to do?

In October of 2009, a short five minute film was posted on YouTube by a group of filmmakers in Uruguay. "Panic Attack". It was a labor of love that they worked on during their downtime and for which they found themselves calling in all the favors they could to get it done. Just a week or two later, the video had received tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of views. Within a month, they broke the one million mark. Another month goes by and a bidding war starts between several entities in Hollywood. The winner? Sam Raimi's production company with an offer to the filmmakers to finance a$30,000,000 feature film. Not only did they get the cash, but they also are getting Sam Raimi's support and guidance throughout the process. That alone is priceless.

Fast forward to Summer of 2010. The same thing has happened to at least a half a dozen filmmakers ("Azureus Rising", "Cup of Tears", "Nuit Blanche", "The Raven", "Pixels"). Some are getting their films picked up to be adapted into features, others are being offered representation, etc.

It used to be that you never wanted to post your short online until you had exhausted every film festival and screening option you could find. Now, films like the ones mentioned above are invited to screen at festivals because they were popular online first. The process, which is particularly volatile at the moment, has flipped entirely on its head.

So rather than trying to eek out a feature film with no money, we decided to strike while the "iron of short films succeeding in getting Hollywood's attention" is hot. We can drop a few hundred dollars or a few thousand dollars on a project and shoot it on the Red over a couple of days (similar to the strategy for "The Raven") and create something dynamic enough to go viral and get some attention. It requires a fairly minimal time commitment for the bulk of the crew, it costs significantly less, and it's easier to focus on a five minute proof of concept film as opposed to a feature.

Worst case scenario, we have a solid five minute piece that we can use to pitch the concept to investors when the time comes.

That's the basic logic behind why we're pursuing this strategy. Stay tuned for "No Tomorrow" Marketing Strategy - Part 2 of 2, where I'll discuss how we are attempting to make sure we're one of the success stories for small films doing big things.

Take Care,
Chris Pluchar

Progress...

So we have completed the editing work on the first three mini-teasers for the film. They all look great. I thought I'd take a second and introduce our crew. Our editor Andrew Wilsak has done a great job on using the pacing and his own style to tell the story. The footage was shot by none other than our amazing cinematographer Max Heiligman. Max really had the vision I was looking for and he captured the feel of the film we wanted to make. We got to shoot on the RED thanks to Andrew Benz, the owner of this amazing machine.

We are working on this project with p3mediaworks, also known as Corey and Curtis Gilbert. They run a Chicago based production house. We have worked on several award-winning shorts before so we were psyched to work together again. They are a talented team and we are lucky to have them.

On the producer side we have got Chris Pluchar, who is fearless in his approach to getting projects done. He is so focused on getting the film completed which is a real blessing for all of us. He truly keeps us on task. The co-producer of the film is Carlos Jimenez Flores of Kachi Films. Carlos is a long time friend of mine and he is incredibly driven, not to mention extremely talented. He's about to release a film he produced called SCALENE which was directed by my good friend Zack Parker, another Midwest based filmmaker.

Several of our upcoming posts will focus on specific departments of the film such as sound, cinematography, editing, visual effects, etc. We will also focus on our world class makeup artist Michael Peterson of Alchemy Makeup FX. Micheal is amazing when it comes to zombie makeup and I'll dedicate an entire post to his phenomenal work. So stay tuned for all of this and more here on the official NO TOMORROW blog. Thanks!

Zombie reading material that blows my mind!

As a zombie fan I thought I'd share some reading material that I have really enjoyed. So if your a real zombie fanatic check them out!

The story is what matters...

Hello everyone! I finally have some time to sit down and blog away. This post is about the story for the film. Without it, it's just dead people trying to bite living people...and even though that's fun, it's not compelling. So lets start with the inspiration for the script.

NO TOMORROW is a film set in the zombie genre which was started by George A Romero in 1968's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Over the last 40 years the zombie genre has exploded with books, comics, films and most recently "The Walking Dead" on national television. I have always been a big fan of zombies, so much so that one of my short films entitled DEVIATION is set in a zombie infested wasteland. When the film won best short film at the 2010 New York International Independent Film Festival I realized that this specific genre has a very loyal following. That's when I decided to begin work on this project.

NO TOMORROW logline is as follow: In a zombie infested world, a loner, hiding in the wilderness is forced to become a savior to a group of survivors. The story is about a man who loses everything and decides that the only way to survive is to be alone. After the zombie outbreak occurs, the lead charator decides to hide among the forests and farmland of the midwest while making his way across the country.

Well that's it for now. We are working on the editing process right now and I have to say that we are all VERY happy with what we are seeing so far. We are also building a website as well as a facebook fan page so stay tuned for more info on that soon.

And so it begins...

Hello folks. My name is Frank T. Ziede and I am the writer/director of the film entitled "No Tomorrow". Our team recently shot a teaser short and several mini-teasers to launch later this year to the public. The purpose of these short films is to generate interest for funding/backing to make the feature length version of the film. This blog has been created to keep everyone informed of our progress and give an insiders look into what it takes to make a film become a reality. We just wrapped filming of our teasers here in the Midwest and it was truly an amazing shoot. We have assembled a dedicated group of filmmakers, actors and artists to make this film, all of which are working for free or bringing there time, energy and their own money to the table. We will be posting information about our progress every step of the way so stay tuned. Up next will be an overview of what the film is all about. Thanks for reading!