Play Work

photo courtesy of Lisa Gagnon

More than a year ago we were at the beach in the midst of Frequency web series production, trying to escape reality for a few days while we waited for what I think both Monique and I knew could possibly be devastating news. It was the weekend of our 19th anniversary. We opted not to tell anyone that we were waiting on biopsy evaluation while we filmed some of the pivotal scenes of Season 2 of Frequency. It was an emotional weekend and difficult hiding it from cast and crew. Since then my brave partner and best friend has gone through a year of surgery, chemo and radiation. We have shared our journey and leaned upon family, friends and strangers. Our crew has been there with us, both emotionally and physically. Our community/crew support has been overwhelming. We have both come out the other end with a forever changed view on life, love and friendship. I wanted to return to the beach for a lot of reasons. For the story line is was a necessity. For me, personally, I wanted Monique and I to have this beautiful setting no longer tethered to the negative. I wanted my love of waves, ocean, sand and surf to be rejoined to the positive. I wanted this to be the place I celebrated 20 years of living with my best friend/ass kicking' Cancer warrior, sharing work and play. And, she let me play. They let me play. I am lucky to have such a wonderful partner. Everyone should be so lucky to have such a love and such wonderful friends.  Our crew of five worked hard and played as they worked. I truly love these gals and everyone who has helped me get this whacked story out of me noggin and into the daylight. :-) <3

The f'n producer and Meredith Sause (photo by Lisa Gagnon)

Crew Selfie (Lisa Gagnon, Piper Kessler, Marilyn Hays, and Monique Velasquez

Monique, Meredith and Lisa between takes

Frequency Blip tv

I have finally put the series on BLIP TV  Blip.TV/frequency

It is very fun to see this on the big screen in my basement. (Yes we have a basement in the south. It is very rare and great fun to have.)

From Blip.TV/frequency

This also means we are on iTunes. You can watch us on your appleTV, iPod, iPad, iPhone or desktop.

Search for "frequency, kv works" under "podcasts" for "TV & Film"

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/frequency/id601873337?mt=2

iTunes Podcasting Frequency for Apple devices

We are so pleased to reach the 10,000 views mark on YouTube.  

Thanks for our regular fans and One More Lesbian for helping us get to that mark.

We cannot do this without viewers. Please share the link or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes or Youtube channel or Blip TV. 

Next look for us on TNP TV next. What is that you ask? We will tell you next time.

Until next time. 

Cheers!

Frequency Adaptation

Today it was brought to my attention that we have been shared on the Facebook page
100 Lesbian Films  ( follow them at @100lesbianfilms )
Here is the snippet of the convo from 100 Lesbian Films

Frequency

"Frequency Sci Fi lesbian paranormal romance. It's time the girl gets the girl. 

For me you can't get too many lesbian web series especial when the web series is different and I kid you not this is different. The acting great the story line different I really like it got hook.
Now if you like this web series please give them feedback even if you don't like it give feedbackNow if you like this web series please give them feedback even if you don't like it give feedbackNow if you like this web series please give them feedback even if you don't like it give feedbackNow if you like this web series please give them feedback even if you don't like it give feedback

Listing Frequency

The week started out by posting part 2 of "Just Friends."

Those of you who are looking for extra sauce with their helping of Frequency will note that parts 1,2, 3 & 4 are about being "Just Friends"

What will a friend do for you when you ask for assistance?
Sometimes a friend is just there because they know you need a friend.
Friends are willing to pitch in and help you find something you may have lost.
Whatever a friend needs. EP 02 theme is "Just Friends"

This week also brought a few new friends sharing the Frequency web series.

We posted our Youtube KVWORKS1 channel to  One More Lesbian  as well as Slebisode. (search  "frequency") These web series aggregating sites have been kind enough to post our project and share with their visitors.

KV Works welcomes the newest viewers and fans for Frequency.
I want to get feedback from those who want to know more.
drop us a note at  kvworks "at" me.com
or like our KVWORKS Facebook page

Travis wants to spend time with his friend Deanna

Extra Frequency

This is has been a whirl wind of a month.
January has brought a few birthdays for cast and crew as well as as a few days in the edit room.

The edit sessions are furious. We have edit many pictures and some of the sound.
You will not believe how many sounds it takes to make a  bar sound like a bar.

The next episode is expected any day soon.
Keep us tuned in, we will be right back.

Little Frequency

The new year is moving swiftly along.

I have to say it has been quite packed for the KV WORKS.

Mystery

We had a short production day in the "80's" and a few chop at the edit desk.

I expect that the next episode will be out by next weekend.

If you are looking for teen angst, you might find some here.
If you are looking for family drama, you might find some here.
If you are looking for a mystery, you might find some here
If you are looking for nostalgia, you might find some here.
If you are looking for sci fi FX, you might find some here.
If you are looking for girl on girl action, you might find some here.

Thanks for keeping us in mind when you are looking for a diversion.
We'd love to have you "like" our Facebookpage/kvworks
and subscribe to our Youtube channel kvworks1

Cheers!

Emergency Frequency

Frequency Episode 2 "Just Friends" has some fun stuff and reveals the characters' connections.

We had fun shooting episode 2. It took us to the Pinhook and Cincinnati?

Travis & Claire getting friendly?

Deanna & Travis just friends?

What does Deanna do with this emergency? 

A. Sends the patient away and goes to lunch with the staff
B. Takes the patient's number & makes an appointment in the future
C. Takes care of the emergency right away

Watch EP 02 of Frequency Sci Fi to find out what the right answer is.

Silent Frequency

The farther along in the script we get the more layers we see unfold.

Today I got to read some of the up coming episodes. It was full of future/ past timeline elements. 

It was very fun to read.

It maybe a tall order for VIZ effects and I'm up for the challenge.

All I can say is that I have to be silent about the details of the story. 

I can say I laughed out loud. I can also say I cannot wait to get this in front of an audience.

As usual, you can see the first EPISODE of FREQUENCY at 

 KVWORKS1 YOUTUBE Channel.

Frequency head count

Writers truly do have the last word.

I have had many conversations with the writer about the current series's plot trajectory. I realized today that every character at some point has been killed off and then written back into the plot before the next production day. This amuses me.

Vexing the writer is not good.

Like the birth of Athena, Piper is concentrating on characters.

Today, the head count is still two leads and two main supporting characters as well as two reoccurring characters.





Stay tuned the head count may change depending on the writers mood and whim.

If you need a reminder: CLICK text to view ------>    Frequency Episode 01

Frequency NOV 30 YES

I have to notify the next of kin before I officially post the first episode.

We will have the episode available NOV 30, unless something in the office explodes.

Three things to remember about Frequency Episode 01 "Freakiness Continues"

1. NSFW
2. On YOUTUBE in the near future
3. Both MV and PK are in the episode in some way.

Frequency EP 01


Like the Frequency page on FB
https://www.facebook.com/KVWorks

Frequency Inspiration

So the edit is oh so close.

I have a few hours left in NOVEMBER before it all melts into a new month.
Believe me I am crunching pixels as hard as I can to get this episode out the door.

I have to say there where a few plasces that the audio sweetening changed the feel of the scene. Amazing.

In the mean time, visit our Nashville inspiration, Wall of Jules.

Wall of Inspiration

Wall of Jules - these chicas are fun to watch and the music helps move a couple of scenes along.
Go like Wall of Jules on Facebook -

Frequency House Band

We also had the Frequency team throw together a band for a fun mash-up. I think this will happen a few more time for a few episode in the future.

No Frequency yet 01

The film festival was fun. We saw some good local flicks.

Most of the chick filmmakers made documentaries. I know this is a trend.

My guess is that men make narrative films 4 or 5 to 1. Why is this? We women are better at social message and group activities. It remains a mystery why women don't try to make a film. Perhaps filmmaking is not seen as an art form? or relevant to society? This stumps me.

Piper is the only chick filmmaker in our block

We are slowly moving the edit through the pipe line. I can crack the whip but really it is stuck behind a slow moving truck on a two lane up the mountain road.

I know I promised November. It will be the last day of the month if we are lucky.

In the mean time, Here is a quick snap shot from the last production.  I misread the label on the box everytime and I giggle. There behind the make up box is some of the snacks on the kraft services table.

We have seen this motor oil can before. This time Lisa Gagnon was not subjected to the special make up.

Snacks and "make up"

Frequency EMT help

This weekend Frequency had a quick pick up scene in one of the subplots.

We had help from a very eager new comer. She played dead almost as well as Lisa Gagnon.
Lauren will likely appear among the mostly living in a later episode. <wink>

Day players are the best!

Tracy Walker was super great with the actual lines. Who knew so much talent was lurking in Durham.
Our Dale Shelley character was given more gruff lines for this scene. What do expect from the EMT in charge?

Thanks for Ish's great eye and bucket of blood.
What is a scene with an EMT without blood.

The corpse sits up so that we don't cause an accident. I love the look see review

We had a city police officer wave as we worked on the side walk of a busy road through downtown. I'm glad our little gorilla'ed scene didn't get shut down.


On another note about Episode 1 - Music is still being thorny. Tonight there is a jam session to create a few new grooves just for the web series.

I'll let PK post who is part of the jam session.

I am so excited about this. Too bad I have to work tonight, and will miss the fun with the musicians.

Frequency Post EP 01

The post process came to a crawl this week.

The color and audio post is work that is tedious for this impatient gal.
Plus I have contracted a terrible case of editor's elbow. Also known as tennis elbow.

This pain has effectively created a very real avoidance behavior pattern. I have switched to a track ball and moved the keyboard lower and the monitor higher. The ergonomic adjustment should be just the trick to keep the project moving.

On the other side of the office is where the audio sweetening happens. PK, who is the writer, is also a musician. Some folks may remember seeing the Kid Sister van rolling across the US in the late 90's and early 2000's. The music bed for those "special" scenes is in her loving hands.

I have to say that Frequency has prompted PK to dust off the guitar. I wouldn't be surprised if we reprise a few tracks from Kid Sister. BTW a hip hop artist has taken the name kid sister so if you google it you get her stuff. PK's band was way before this lass's career.

Not PK's Kid Sister

Frequency Pi and then some

How do you like that!!!  ---------------->

We made our goal plus 14% last night.  This is very exciting for us.

Truth is, it was only possible because we have awesome leading ladies.

Lisa and Meredith pulled in a big chunk of the support. You gals are the best. XXOO's

What does Pi mean for Frequency?

Well, first off we were able to put Deanna in new a wardrobe piece. 

I do so love this sweater!

Deanna contemplates her next move. Nov 2012 Frequency

The next thing it means is we get to keep the kraft services table stocked for the cast and crew.

I'm thinking apples, other fruits and nuts will come back as well as hot non-carb options.

The cast is very good role models for the writer and producer. (I have lost 8 pounds since hanging with them. Not that you can tell.)

We will continue to update the Frequency project here.

Look for the first episode very soon.

THANKS for tuning in.

Cheers!

Frequency last days

The last few days of our campaign are upon us.

We are very close < $600 to go to make our goal.     ------------------>

We are hoping to gain support from lgbt community interested in fighting amendment 1 in NC.

The film is being shot in NC and features lgbt leads and characters.

We are also hoping lost girl and heros fans are interested in our indy effort.

• Pip is posting on her blog 
•       KV WORKS is posting on the facebook
•                         Indiegogo updates are available 

We have a few videos if you want to know more.

• Director's video
• Producer's video
• Short producer video 2
• Actor video
• Teaser Frequency 

Frequency Sci Fi Pi plan

FREQUENCY SCI FI le$bian film

80% funded is great, but we are still  make hoping for a few more prime number donations.

$2,503Raised of $3,141 Goal


We had a prime number donated to reach a prime number total. I love my geeky supporters.

With every supporter we get closer to making FREQUENCY a reality. Our first episode will be available in November. I think you are going to like it.

We have only the freshest ingredients with organic lesbian gaze tossed in for you. Just in case it isn't clear to our readers, PK and I have had our toaster since the 80's. That's right the 1980's!

80's Icon Julie Andrews & Janet Jackson

SOOOO that is why we are asking for help. We are interested in creating a sci fi lesbian drama.

Scully - Reyes X-Files

The X-files although very watchable with our two favorite agents, was not enough. The fan fic was fun but KV Works wants to put the subtext in the foreground. We make it the main text of the story.

So we are making a venue to introduce to you Deanna and Claire our heroines. 

Please click on the campaign link to support our  project.
Really, it is BIG thing for us if you contribute any amount.
$15 puts you in a class to get stuff from us so check out the perks !

Frequency Sci Fi Trailer Teaser sweetness

I am so excited! 

I handed over some footage - I know, right am I crazy?  but I totally trust Mer to do this right. - to make a trailer. Here it is.

Or at least it will be when we get the publishing rights.....



Frequency: Lesbian Sci-Fi Promo from Meredith Sause on Vimeo.

http://igg.me/p/221309 to help us get "Frequency Sci Fi where Lesbian is the main text" made.

There is some trivia for the future. The music in the trailer features our lead, Meredith Sause.

There are a few snippets of video that match some of the production stills you will see here on the blog.

I am very happy to have another version of our project out on the WWW.

Claire works on seeing the right Frequency of light. 

We have had a bit of a flurry of activity on ye ole indiegogo campaign. Currently at 76% with 7 days left. To illustrate the point better I have added the pic above. Overused? I think not. Oh and next Friday we all get to go to the dentist office. It'll be fun. Trust me. - pip

8 Days left in the Campaign. Nine days left til the next filming. - pip