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LORDS

2011-03-20T01:40:00.000-07:00

Why Not? I mean really, why not spend a couple weekends making your own low pro motorcycle movie? It’s not like you have anything better to do. Just get a crew of your closest friends together, a camera, find some tiny little town in the middle of no where Washington and just start shooting. It’s that simple. It may not be that good, but it is that simple:)

Untitled from Connor Hair on Vimeo.

Director: Connor Hair

Assistant Director: Josh Lane

Produced by: Josh Lane, Todd Blubaugh, Alex Meader, Connor Hair

DP:Alex Meader

Edited by Connor Hair

Music by: Antony De Genarro

Costume Design: Todd Blubaugh

Written by: Josh Lane And Alex Meader

Production design: Josh Lane, Garret Anderson, Noah Dolan, Alex Meader, Connor Hair, Todd Blubaugh

Costume Design: Todd Blubaugh

Cast: Bill Johns, Todd Blubaugh , Gabriel Gonda, Kerri Melzer, Nick Depaolo, Mark Mcguane

Changes

2011-03-10T09:59:00.000-08:00

I love blogspot. But I think wordpress is the future. Please visit my new wordpress site for all my future photo news and updates... http://toddblubaugh.com/

See u there:)

We R Winning (trailer 02)

2010-11-21T15:30:00.000-08:00

We R Winning (trailer 02) from Todd Blubaugh on Vimeo.

Finally done. Stay tuned for screening details;)

Coming Soon!

2010-01-21T08:08:00.000-08:00

Taking risks is important. Without risk life drags on into a mindless web of routines where the vitality of hope is slowly sucked from our memory. It's not long before we are deceived into settling for less of a life than what is actually achievable. I'm always grateful to hear a tale of ordinary people freeing themselves from these illusions. We should all make an effort to have a story like this someday.

We R Winning is proud to present an inspiring film about a group of friends overcoming the uncertainties that keeps people from doing what they love. Here's some footage. Hope you enjoy;)

Mod or Rocker, that is the question...

2010-01-14T09:26:00.000-08:00

The Mods and Rockers were two conflicting British youth subcultures of the early-mid 1960s.

Gangs of mods and rockers fighting in 1964 sparked a moral panic about British youths, and the two groups were seen as folk devils. The rockers adopted a macho biker gang image, wearing clothes such as black leather jackets. The mods adopted a pose of scooter-driving sophistication, wearing suits and other cleancut outfits. By late 1966, the two subcultures had faded from public view and media attention turned to two new emerging youth subcultures — the hippies and the skinheads.

My girl is a Mocker;)

Twilight

2010-01-08T13:31:00.000-08:00

BELIEVE THE HYPE!

I love you guys;)

Keep Your Head down!

2010-01-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

Sons of Anarchy aint got shit on me and Towie.

Good Thinking

2009-12-29T13:36:00.001-08:00

Sometimes I meet people that immediately impress me for no understandable reason. It's a mystery of human chemistry that can only be understood through time and observation. Marty Odlin is one of these characters who has this effect on people.

I had the pleasure of working with Marty for a period of time in Seattle until his tenacity led him to NYC where he is now the assistant director of the Education center for Sustainable Engineering at Columbia University. But as if that were not enough Marty started a small bamboo bike studio in Brooklyn. Please take a moment and listen to his article on NPR and visit the wesite... Bamboo Bike Studio.

Good luck Marty and crew. Hope to see you soon;)

Introducing Bogdan Darev

2009-12-28T14:25:00.000-08:00

Bogdan is the reason I take my grip gloves with me everywhere...

I met Bogdan one rainy day in Pioneer Square while walking home from the book store. As i passed the shadiest alley of the neighborhood I noticed the unmistakable hustle of movie makers. I stopped to investigate. Ten minutes later I was crewing for the picture (Jacob Leander, now one of my closest friends, was the producer who invited me aboard but we will save Jacob's story for another day;). Bogdan is a visionary. His optimism is contagious and at the heart of all his pictures.

One year later we went back and shot another film in the same alley. Please visit facebook to see updates from Bogdan's latest production... This One's About Love... a beautiful story that effectively combines Bogdan's heavily stylized visuals with a philanthropic story of human compassion in a time of little hope.

Can't wait to work on the next one, Bog's;)

What should we do for art?

2009-11-11T12:06:00.000-08:00

Something very special;)

Captain Mike Maniglia

2009-11-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

It is my honor to introduce Mike Maniglia.

I always look forward to working with Mike because of how much I learn from his quick personality a resourceful thinking. He’s a great teacher and it turns out he is also a talented actor, who knew?

Mike is the real deal paradigm DFC (down for the cause) team player. I’d go so far as to call him team captain.

When making a movie with Captain Mike bring your work gloves, a sense of humor, and your toughest skin cause his personality is like cross between Chris Rock and Oscar The Grouch. This may not sound like a compatible combination but truth be told, you will not be able dislike Mike.

Please visit Subterra Films (www.subterrafilms.com)

to see Mike's work.

Tower Power

2009-11-06T09:33:00.000-08:00

This is Jeff Pochodowicz. We call him High Tower cause his last name has to many letters to pronounce properly and he's really tall. He is quietly one of the most talented people you will ever meet. He has a patient persistence for detail and craftsmanship but most inspiring is his DOC (down for the cause) lifestyle. If you can't fix it, he will help. If you don't get it, he will explain it. If you're stuck, Tower will help dig you out. Thank you, Towie;)

Here's some pix of Jeff's handy-work...

Redding CA

2009-11-05T08:45:00.001-08:00

There is an art to shaping a short weekend into the adventure that every full time office jockey day dreams about in his carpet line cubicle. But lets not over complicate it... All you have to do is slow down, pull the car over, and enjoy where you're at.I wish you all the best in your pursuit of the perfect weekend;)

The Mighty Pompadour

2009-11-04T10:45:00.000-08:00

A pompadour is often created by combing the sides of the hair back, while fanning the top of the hair forward and curling over itself. There are numerous ways to sculpt a pompadour. Some only curl the front few inches of their hair up, while others, like Nick Depaolo, comb their hair back and use their hands to "push" it into its desired place. Occasionally hair is kept relatively short and cut into the desired look, and pompadours are created through standing the hair straight up, retaining a "spiked" quality. Variations on exact style vary from a straight front to a more rounded and organic look.

Cafe Sprint 09

2009-11-03T11:27:00.000-08:00

Sorry Gang, I'm a little behind?

Hope you all enjoy these images from Twinline's Oct 10th Cafe Sprint;)

Ian, I have all these hi-res and will deliver hopefully over lunch today, eh? Talk soon...

Project Goldhead

2009-11-02T08:56:00.000-08:00

Introducing Project Goldhead

This Beautiful Rd 350 was brought back to life in all its glory by Ian Halcott and the boys at Twinline Motorcycles. It's a fantastic example of what the cafe bike counter culture try's to embody in their motorbikes. For more details on this bike please visit... http://www.bikeexif.com/

Back at it;)

2009-10-31T12:31:00.000-07:00

Does it ever slow down? And if it did would we really feel like we are winning? I think we need the relentless periods of responsibility and production to feel secure with or choices in life. Charging into these busy battles also helps us recognize and appreciate the unique moments when we don't have to fight. I like to get my camera out on these occasions. Here's what they look like;)

Lords Private Screening this week at Backfire...

2009-09-14T19:41:00.000-07:00

This is a fun little short film we made a few months ago. Come check it out;)

Details on the Backfire site...

http://www.backfiremoto.com/

Sharing is winning

2009-09-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

Have a good weekend, Homies;)

2009-09-04T16:44:00.000-07:00

I'm off to San Fran;) See ya'll on Tuesday.

Definitely NOT loosing;)

2009-09-01T15:59:00.000-07:00

Hookman's Corner

2009-09-01T13:55:00.000-07:00

My Bros's. Just one day in the life;) Damn Good week weekend, eh?

Lights Camera Motorcycles!

2009-08-28T18:21:00.000-07:00

That's Right. Make'n a movie:) Stay tuned for updates.

We're Pretty Lucky.

2009-08-28T14:43:00.000-07:00

Sup Gang? Big game this weekend, ya know? I Thought we could use some inspiration... But I have a feeling we're gonna win;) Get ur game faces on, aye?

Can't wake up today.

2009-08-19T09:28:00.000-07:00

I keep having this reoccurring dream in which I am a camera. It happens somewhere high, just above the reach of reality. It's a little different each time but the feeling is always the same... Like like I am winning.

I still haven't woken up from the first one yet.

Happy B-Day, Analog!

2009-08-17T11:49:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I can't write anything clever...I'm hung over from yesterday.

We are Winning this weekend

2009-08-14T18:47:00.000-07:00

Who wants to play motorcycles this weekend?

Introducing Josh Lane

2009-08-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

Introducing Josh Lane,
( by Alex Meader)
Where Josh goes, things get done. This man is one of the most motivated and focused people I've ever had the pleasure to work with. He also has a way of getting things for free, really useful things. Whether he's coordinating the logistics of a shoot, strapping down motorcycles for a cross country trip, or procuring various and sundry favors from friends, family, or complete strangers, Josh is always running at full throttle making sure the production in on time, under budget, and the best it can be. Josh also knows how to keep morale high even when the chips are down. With a single joke he can lighten the mood in an instant. General, Beggar, Artist, Joker, Smoker, Midnight Toker. Josh is definitely the kind of guy you want on your side for any production. I know I do at least.

Get Well Soon, Keo

2009-08-12T09:24:00.000-07:00

I heard through the falafel vine that Keo went down this weekend. We all wish you a speedy recovery, Keo and we're all glad you're gonna be okay. Stay up, Playa;) And no more riding in shorts, eh?

-wuv todds-

Introducing Alex Meader

2009-08-11T09:48:00.001-07:00

Alex is an existential heavy weight. Mystic conversation always develops with this guy no matter what the topic. Unexplainably, Sometimes our little debates are versed in a Scottish accent. Other times its Cockney. I’m pretty sure the voices inside his head speak to him in some form old English, pirate perhaps?). Anyway, This is Alex Meader the deep thinker. He has everything it takes to direct the infinite possibilities of cinematic vision. Without doubt he is one of my favorite people to make a movies with. Alex, I tip my hat, Sir;)

Gang, we should go to this...

2009-08-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

Lets go help Kelly out and make a scene at his party. Tell the Homies and lets bring as many heads as we can, eh? Kelly always throws a hell of a BBQ;)

Saturday 8-08-09

2009-08-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

Saturdays have a weird way of flying by. And they move even faster when you spend them speeding atop a motorbike. We rode hard, five bikes deep, across town from bar to bar. The starting line was Tower, Analog, Dawndra, Keo, Nick/Natalie, and myself. Describing this adventure is damn near impossible and you probably wouldn’t believe me even if I made the effort. I’m better with pictures than I am with words so I’m just going to let the photos tell our story.

PS Sorry there aren’t any action shots… I haven’t figured out how to shoot while riding yet. But I’m working on it;)

2009-08-06T14:31:00.000-07:00

Introducing Natalie Alia

2009-08-03T09:59:00.001-07:00

I feel sorry for you if you don’t know Natalie cause you’re missing out. Nat’s been rolling with our crew since this winter when she started riding with Nick. We celebrated Her birthday on Friday and now she will be riding her own wheelies. Nick was relentless to get this bike done in time for her B-day so he locked Analog in the dungeon with this little CB 125. We opened the door a week later and this is what he rolled out with just in time to surprise her. One night I actually saw him fall asleep with a carburetor in his hand (nice work Analog). Happy B-day Nat. Thanks for putting up with us;)

Connor Hair

2009-07-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

Introducing Connor Hair.

I met Connor this winter. With in moments of our introduction I could see that he had what it takes. He's cool, calm, collected, and has an amazing eye for composition. I've had the pleasure of working on a number of other projects with him and hope to collaborate on many more. I'm also looking frwd to when he turns 21 so we can celebrate the completion of our creations at a saloon;) This is his demo reel (www.diamondedgeentertainment.com/Demo%20Reel_files/FEB2008demoreel.mov). Wuv ya, Con-man:)

Cast and Crew

2009-07-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

We Are Winning

2009-07-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

I start with breakfast. I eat my wheaties and think of what has to be done today. Once I have my list I reflect on what I accomplished the day before. My goal is to feel that I am winning before i finish the last bite.

This site is a reminder to my friends and I of what we achieved yesterday. So that today, we can know we are winning.