Please, allow me to explain. As it turns out, I was so damn busy all of last semester (and actually just ever since I switched my major to Producing from Cinematography) that I literally had zero time to update anything or anyone (including my family, as they will readily attest) about the various projects and productions I was working on. I spent the majority of the time tied up with a $3k short film called “Family Dinner Date” (HERE‘s the Facebook page, for you to go and ‘Like’) that absolutely put everything I’ve ever learned and wanted to do to the test. In fact, the picture was so ridiculous that it actually inspired me to change the way I use my blog.

While you will hear plenty of stories from that production, I want to use this post to tell you that from now on, with the exception of the occasional shameless self promotion, I will be using this blog to share tales that many wouldn’t even believe, in a series I’m going to be calling “Tales from the Front Lines of Producing, or How to be a Fireman” (more on that later).

I’m also going to be using the posts and stories I share to communicate a valuable lesson, or at least something mighty interesting I took away from it. Either way, just read and subscribe to my damn blog. The first of such entries will be up soon.

SK

 

A documentary by Steve Keider. Produced by Hafiz Banire.

After 21 months of work (I began filming this project in December of 2010) I am happy to announce that ‘THE VOICE IN THE VOID’ has reached ‘final cut’ stage. The project has finally reached a stage where I am happy with the result, and I honestly feel like this has the potential to be my most successful project to date.

‘The Voice in the Void’ captures the story of one vintage radio hobbyist, a man by the name of George Morris, and his store in Akron, Ohio. In december of 2010, I set out to build an illegal radio transmitter using vintage vacuum-tube technology and my research eventually led me to this man and his vast wealth of knowledge on not only what I was looking for, but also  on the very evolution of technology itself. My encounters with George changed forever how I view modern (and vintage) technology, and through him I came to appreciate tube-powered radios, amps, and transmitters, as well as tubes themselves as a beautiful piece of history.

Through George, I started my own collection of tubes and other vintage technology, and I have begun to learn the ways vintage electrical engineering to build my own amps and radios, along with my original transmitter project.

This documentary also captures a snapshot of the state of the vintage radio hobby and industry, as it existed in late 2010 to early 2011 and really sheds light on the dying art/ science. The message it sends can also easily relate to many other small niche businesses, hobbies, and passions since the turn of the economy in 2008.

The film is being sent out to the festival circuit, so keep your eyes open for more information regarding where you’ll be able to see the film! (Hopefully lots and lots of places!)

 

Hi Everyone, I’m currently urgently seeking folks interested in screening my newest project, a short documentary, and I’m seeking feedback, criticism, ideas, etc. You will receive the film plus an additional email with information and backstory, other ideas that were aborted and not included, etc. and I’m just looking to see what different people think of the film and how it can be improved… you will receive credit if selected, and if you’re interested, please send an email to info@stevekeider.com ASAP!!!