Sterling's Blog
I am a one man band type film maker, that helps parents help their kids realize their dream of working in the film industry. So many parents spend huge amounts of money on their kids acting but never win a role in a film as they have no on location experience. That's where I come in. I use to fill the gap. I volunteer my time, equipment and money. 1983 - 2023 40 years of film production.
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Zombie Zone 82 script
The last few days I have been cranking out the zombie zone 82 film script. It's my best script yet. I can't wait to cast the film and get it in the can. Going to be looking for 25 boys to play the scout troop... We will have to do a bunch of fundraising to get the film made as I'm completely tapped out. Canada UK only. USA please like subscribe and share links to your friends. We really need to get the subscriptions and views into the hundreds of thousands so we can start promoting products like normal YouTubers
Tuesday 28 November 2023
just my luck.
My computer monitor screen turned purple today. I'm going to try and find something used or free so I can get back to writing.
I would Love to buy this puppy
I would love to buy this car and convert it into a police car for use in some movies. It's $3500 plus tax so right around $4000. At the current YouTube revenue it could be mine in 100 years. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289612706784189/?mibextid=9R9pXO
Saturday 25 November 2023
Casting Calls
We have a casting call for a Boy age 9 to 11 for a feature film project filming summer 2022
Must have camping, fishing, canoning, swimming skills. A general intrest in nature. No acting exsperiance required. just a commitment to finishing the film project once started. A parent or parent apportinted guardian must be on location. If you would like to set up an audittion or a meeting to talk about the project, please eamil Director Sterling Johnston at sterlingjohnstonfilms@gmail.comWednesday 22 November 2023
Pay Pal Link
Buy Sterling a Coffee or lunch or just help get the new films made.
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Casting Calls
Yes we have a casting call for 150 boys age 8 to 12 for a Cub Scout Jamboree feature film project. Two day commitment for background acting
Two week commitment for lead roles.
No acting experience required.
Must have good swimming skills for a lead role. Parent or parent appointed guardian must be on location.
Filming in the Fergus Elora Guelph area.
Early to mid Summer 2024 for filming.
If you son is interested please email Director Sterling Johnston to set up a meeting to talk about the project
Sterlingjohnstonfilms@gmail.com
Tuesday 21 November 2023
New film Music
Im planning to buy some new film music this weekend at Film Roits black friday sale. Music always helps with new film productions as I am no musiciann,
Monday 20 November 2023
Bye Bye Website
I had to terminate my website as the web hosting company keeps taking money out of my bank without my permission. Their customer service is incredibly slow and they don't do what they say they are going to do. I don't know how many times I told them to turn off the automatic payment system and how many times they say they have turned it off but they just keep taking money.
So I deleted the website and I have terminated their services
Thursday 16 November 2023
A sneak Peak
Here is a sneak peak of Madison's promo video that goes live next week. Madison's video
Wednesday 15 November 2023
7 feature ideas
I now have 7 feature film ideas. This one is really good. I'm not sure if I should include it in my 12 features challenge. It does intake finding an amazing cast to pull it off. Humm
Tuesday 14 November 2023
it's hard to believe
It's hard to believe I have been working on film project for almost 41 years and I have yet to make a living at it. It's not that I don't have good ideas as I have inspired many of the top people in Hollywood over the years. I have contributed greatly and I may make a film or two about it one day. Or I may write a book I'm not sure.
"Work hard and you will be useful." I'm not sure I believe that any more. I've put hundreds of thousands of dollars into film and video projects. I've up to 5000 work hours in one year for many years in a row and I have yet to get rewarded for all that hard work. It's like god will not let me make money or something. I don't know what I need to do to break the glass ceiling. Hummm
Saturday 11 November 2023
New Ideas
I'm currently brain storming some new ideas for films..I'm hoping to think up some new original script ideas. Possibly new directions to go in that capture the audeniaces I'magination. I really need that block buster "Home Alone" type film.
Thursday 9 November 2023
Summer Casting Call
Yep so we are looking for 120 boys age 8 to12 for two large cast films and we have a ton of lead roles available. Zombie Zone has 25 actors. The scout jamboree has 120 back ground and leads the soccer team film has 120 plus background and leads, ghost of thunder lake has 6 leads. Reality tv pilot, 12 boys on an 80s canoe trip has 12 lead roles. Casting is already open so if your son is looking to try his hand at film acting send me an email. Parent or parent appointed guardian must be on set. casting@sterlingjohnstonfilms.ca
Friday 3 November 2023
next summer's films.
Sydney has shown an interest in Zombie Zone 82. And Madison is interested in working on a film.
All past actors are welcome to return to make more films with me regardless of age. Just send me a quick email.
Wednesday 1 November 2023
12 feature films project
I think I'm going to go with my 12 feature films in one year project. Film one feature each month. Have viewers follow me along on the adventure. Hopefully it generates a tune of interest.
Rules,
12 kids feature films by the Dec 31 2024 starting Jan 1 2024.
Next to Zero budget as I have no money.
No more than two volunteer helpers on each film
I will write, produce direct and edit each film
I may need to ask a friend to help with VFX as I don't have the computer or programs to do VFX
People can donate money, props and locations.
The biggest challenge will be finding the actors needed. I may have to fundraise to pay for actors.
What are your thoughts? Please comment or email.
Tuesday 31 October 2023
New Direction
I'm thinking about changing it up. 40 years of making films for kids and 40 years of losing money. I'm thinking I'm going to change to Hallmark type films. They are extremely popular and they have an audience with money that buy content.
12 feature films in one year is a very entertaining idea that should give me an income where I can buy food and shelter. I'm on the very edge of homelessness and my health is slipping. Doctors and dentist charge $10,000 an hour so paying for health care is becoming a huge problem. I guess they care more about how many vacation homes they own then people.
Theses are sad times when money means more than people.
Saturday 28 October 2023
Impossible Challenge?
I'm thinking about taking on the impossible Challenge next year. What is the impossible Challenge you may ask? To make one feature film every month. So 12 full length feature films. Can it be done?
Wednesday 25 October 2023
old school
Found an old school over by Ottawa that I would love to buy and turn into a film studio. Maybe someone will buy it and donate it to me. Ha ha ha. I definately don't have the cash to buy something like this but it would be cool. Just keeping the dream alive. Maybe one day I will find the perfect property to buy. Waterfront old summer camp would work too. https://youtu.be/8M4jv1iBDq4?si=L2ZMkMOV3jJgN0Qf
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Big thank you
A great big thank you goes out to Michael for sponcering the website for the next two months. It will be up for an other 8 weeks and we shall see if it gets saved agian.
Monday 9 October 2023
Getting excited for next summer
As this year was a bit disappointing I'm starting to get very excited for the possiblies next summer. People are starting to get back to do stuff again. It should be a good year for finding actors. My plan is to make films in different city's so there is a larger group to audition.
Sunday 1 October 2023
New film siers idea.
Hey everyone. I'm wondering if our fans would like to see a four feature film series? The same actors in each film and posted on YouTube at the end of each season. Winter, spring, summer, fall and possibly a other winter. It would have a cast of 25, inner city youth group 1983 setting. Middy Ducks slash Summer Project type storyline. Please comment below or email me your thoughts.
Friday 29 September 2023
Greg's Map
Greg's treasure Map is doing well. Hopefully it finds a massive audience like Home Alone.
https://youtu.be/4iQJy2ZiddI
Thursday 28 September 2023
Sunday 17 September 2023
U12 Divers
We changed the films title to better reprsent the films story line. Also Greg's Map will go live on Youtube Sept 23, We are hoping to get 100,000 views in the first week. Lets show the actors you care about thier fim acting cares and watch the whole film and not just snips.
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