OMG LOL BBQ.

Just saw this over at Something Awful ...



Obviously it's not "press" but it's still hilarious.

Soaking it in.

Here I am, in sunny San Diego. Lots of things are going on. Where should I start?

TruthStock 2008 went extremely well, in my eyes. We managed to half-pack a 800-seat auditorium at San Diego State University. Here's footage of some of the turnout:

Q&A session:



Interviews:



No video? Get the DivX Web Player for Windows or Mac



As for me, I'm wrapped up in a whole bunch of stuff. For starters, I'm longboarding up and down the boardwalk at least once a day. I'm getting back in shape. I'm eating alot better. I'm getting back to myself, if that makes any sense.

And I'm working on two big projects. One, I cannot really discuss, only because my associate and I are still planning it, but as far as we can tell, it has massive potential.

The second is what you saw in the first picture posted: my film script. This idea has been kicking around in my head since at least 2004, before Loose Change went supernova or was even fully formed. And I think I'm finally ready to make it happen. I'm not comfortable addressing the subject matter on a public forum this early in development, but let's just say it will be a movie everyone can relate to.

David Ray Griffin will be in San Diego on May 6th. And the Truther.org gang and myself will be heading up to San Francisco for the massive summit there on May 11th. That's all I can think of right now ... as usual events are always being planned, and if you want us there for one, you know where to find us.



Sleepy Gordo says thanks for coming by, and I'll be back.

P.S. I almost forgot. Brian Herman of SMT Studios would like for me to clarify that he did NOT "master" the sound on the current version of LCFC. He simply produced the voiceover track.

"War" is up and travel plans

HD Version ( 50 MB H264 Quicktime )
YouTube

From the page:

Despite a hastily rearranged production schedule and numerous hurdles, we managed to clear every single one. Extras still came out despite the weather, the soldiers made it down to Jersey just in time to shoot their scenes, and small problems like missing Firewire cords were solved immediately.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this shoot.

Shot with a Panasonic HVX-200 in 1080i recorded directly to a FS-100. Endless thanks go to Matt who provided me with the equipment.

The sound on the introduction in this edit is a little messed up. That will be remedied very soon ... I just wanted to get this up so people could see it. I’ve been living out of my car for the past few weeks so it’s been hectic editing between all my travels.

+=+=+

And, as for my travel plans, I leave tomorrow for San Diego. I stop tomorrow night in Tennesee to see Gideon, I was going to stop in New Orleans Friday night but apparently the crime levels have soared so I’ll have to find a new mid-way point between Tennesee and Fort Worth, Texas where I’m staying on Sunday. Monday night I’m hoping to make it to El Paso. Then Tuesday I’m hopefully arriving in San Diego, to be present for the events ...

* April 9th, 2008, 12pm
Aztec Center, San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA
9/11 Truth Day Kickoff Party - Music and Flyering
* April 10th, 2008 8am-10pm
Montezuma Hall in Aztec Center, San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA
9/11 Truth Day 2008
* April 14th, 2008, 6pm
Hardy Tower, Room 140, San Diego State University
Screening of Final Cut

I’ll post some updates from the road.

What's goin' on?

The fine folks down at SMT Studios have been spending their free time and energy remixing the movie into Dolby 5.1 Surround. In the meantime, we've made some minor cuts here and there to speed up the film a bit, corrected the embarrassing spelling mistake in the credits, and fixed a few other goofs here and there. We're hoping to have it done and mastered as soon as possible.

In case you missed it, SMT Studios was responsible for a 9/11 Truth cameo on MTV's "Made"



P.S. The War video is done. Be up very soon.

I'm...I'm speechless.

A piece of toast with Obama's face on it is currently going for $410 on eBay.

Any takers?

Btw, the War video is almost done. HD footage is being a strain on my ol' G5. In the meantime, I posted a bunch of pictures over here and some videos over there.

Yes, I've been distant.

I'm tired, folks.

Very tired.

This is the first blog post since November, and although I've been active behind the scenes, I suppose my public persona has stepped out of the light.

Here's a few reasons why.

I began my research in May, 2002. At that point I was working construction jobs to pay my bills and I was still living in my hometown of Oneonta, New York. I was just an 18 year old kid that spent his spare time scribbling in notebooks and creating what would become the first draft of Loose Change, the movie.

A point may come when I decide to share that script with the movement/community/whomever, but, the part of me that wants to release it is overshadowed by the part that realizes it probably should stay where it currently resides; eight spiral-bound notebooks somewhere in my personal belongings.

Alot of things happened to me between May, 2002 and April 13th, 2005 when the first edition of Loose Change, the documentary, was finally released.

My apartment was broken into several times. I was in a severe head-on car crash with a 1978 Chevy Silverado that, if I was not wearing my seat belt, would have taken my life. I had girl troubles (who doesn't?). I corresponded constantly with my best friend, Korey Rowe, who was overseas in Iraq. Every time a news report came on about casualties, I feared he was one of them. We sent letters back and forth, at least once a week, and I eagerly awaited the days when those familiar red and blue bordered envelopes sat in my mailbox.

I worked construction, at a Friendly's, as a cook, you name it I did it. All the while spending my spare time slaving away at my baby, trying to make it the best it could be.

In February, 2004, Korey returned from Iraq. He came back home to Oneonta for his leave, and brought with him a small, MiniDV digital camcorder.

It was with this camcorder that we shot a few scenes from Loose Change as a test. As is the case with the notebooks, as much as I'd love to release that footage to the public, I feel the nostalgia behind it will be overshadowed by criticism of its amateur production.

In May, 2004, I moved to the Washington D.C. area. I first moved down to Virginia to stay with someone who wanted my help on a radio show. That man turned out to be, shall I say, a complete fucking lunatic, and I called my friend since childhood, Adam Beslove, to come rescue me from that nightmare of a household.

I stayed with Adam until July, 2004, when my questioning at the Pentagon with Phil Jayhan led Adam to evict me from his household under the assumption that the government was going to come get me, and take him along for the ride.

I bounced from couch to couch for several months. I worked my job at Starbucks, made tons of great friends, tormented my flamingly-homosexual neurotic boss Kent, went to alot of amazing shows, and began forming Loose Change into the documentary you see today. I got a second job at DC Hot, a sandwich shop right around the corner from Starbucks, to help pay my bills and fund the development of my Loose Change.

I got an apartment in Silver Spring, Maryland.

I got a new job at an Irish Pub. I worked there for several months until I was downsized. Between those two points, I turned 21 on November 1st, and the Bush Administration took office for a second term, much to my lack of surprise. I was at work when John Kerry threw in the towel, and I had to go outside before my obscenities scared off the customers.

DJ Skooly moved into my apartment with me, and it was at that point that Loose Change began its final stage of transformation: the soundtrack. Before that point, Loose Change was host to beats from artists like the Beastie Boys and DJ Shadow, and I was hesitant to release a movie chock-full of copyrighted music I could not use under any "fair use" circumstances.

The New Year came and went. The months passed, and I got a new job at Red Lobster. Loose Change was released on April 13th, 2005, and I had to stay at my house to receive the first shipment of 1,000 DVDs before running to catch the bus to go to work.

I had no car. I had a bicycle that my mother had given me as a birthday present years ago, a bicycle so old and out of shape that the brakes didn't work.

Christine Blosdale at KPFK in Los Angeles caught wind of Loose Change, and they offered to fly me out to do a tour of screenings in the area. It was around this point that Korey was out of the US Military, and he called me one day as I was biking home to inform me. He drove straight to my house from Fort Benning, and within a week or so, we were on our way to Los Angeles.

I gave my bosses at Red Lobster two weeks notice of my trip and that I would be back in a week to continue my job.

The tour went great. People loved the movie. We had ourselves a film that people actually enjoyed watching. DVDs began to sell. Torrent sites exploded with links to Loose Change rips.

I returned to my job to find that my name was not on the schedule. I had to make a choice; work or Loose Change.

I think you know what I chose.

Korey and I worked 9 to 5 out of my basement apartment, responding to emails, printing out request forms, and beginning the development of a 2nd Edition, due to the popularity of the first.

Months passed, and Korey went to Oneonta to visit his family and old friends. Although our plans were to move to Los Angeles, he called me one day and suggested that maybe we should move back home, instead of across the country. We had a much bigger network in Oneonta that we could utilize.

My lease ended in August, 2005, I packed as much of my belongings as possible into Korey's car, and we moved back to Oneonta. During this time, Korey met up with Jason Bermas, and gave him the script to the 2nd Edition to review.

We went down to Ground Zero on 9/11/2005, and held a test screening of LC2E at Two Boots Cinema, thanks to the always diligent efforts of James Richards.

People loved it.

We held another screening at a church in Oneonta on the 14th. People there loved it.

We spent the next few months finalizing and tweaking the 2nd Edition. I brought my Compaq Presario and external hard drive over to Jason's to edit while we went over the details. Korey worked construction jobs with his father.

In November, we came home one day to find that the hard drive which stored approximately 95% of the movie's raw materials had mysteriously stopped working.

A week was spent going from computer store to computer store, and each one gave us different answers, the jist of each one being: "Good luck, fuckers. You're going to need it."

Someone recommended that our buddy Nate Roberts did tech support, and that we should give him a shot. $500 and a few days later, we had our movie back.

Loose Change 2nd Edition was officially released on December 11th, 2005.

I think a majority of our readers either know the rest, or can easily pick up the pieces from there.

If you're still reading this, thanks. You've helped me get some stuff off my chest.

So why did I tell you all this?

To give you my perspective on things, and what has transpired in the past 6 years of my life. I'm now 24 years old, and I've been doing 9/11 research, activism and filmmaking since 2002. Six years; a quarter of my lifetime.

This has gone from something I did in my spare time as a hobby and passion, to something that has completely taken over my life.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank every single one of our fans. I know that is a phrase often used, and it may seem like a generalization, but the amount of people that I've come to know, respect or love because of this movement is incalculable.

From the musicians who handed me demos of their CD and turned into friends, to the numerous people who sent me hand-written letters admiring my efforts and showering us with praise ... thank you.

To everyone that's sent me an email or a Myspace message without a response, it's nothing personal. Sometimes, to be honest, I just shut down for a day and forget about all this. It's the only thing that's kept my sanity since this started.

To the family members and survivors that have sent us thousands of emails pledging support or admiration, you are the reason I started doing this, and you are the reason I continue. Thank you, sincerely.

To everyone that's either handed out or bought a DVD, it doesn't matter which: thank you. You're the reason we are where we are today.

To everyone that sent us footage or went out and confronted people when we could not, thank you as well.

To everyone that has stood by my side through this whole adventure, I love you more than words can express.

To my best friend, Korey Rowe, I love you too, buddy. Nothing will ever change that.

To my mother, you've always been my #1 fan, and I love you immensely.

Here comes to fun part.

To Screw Loose Change, to Mark Roberts, to Maddox, to the creator of "Dylan Avery: Shut the Hell Up", to all those people who have sent me the most vicious, hateful language humanly possible ...

You don't know me, and you never will. Just because you've watched someone on Youtube does not mean you know them, their mindset, their environment or their intentions.

None of you worthless pricks have ever taken the chance to sit down and have a rational, mature conversation with me about who I am and why I do what I do. All you've done is spread hate and attack me in every imaginable way. Yeah, I said some stupid shit back in April, 2005, but I've also apologized for it and clarified what I meant several times. And I'm not about to apologize again to stroke your fucking egos some more.

Phew. Now that that's out of the way ...

Despite what the aforementioned toolboxes would like you to believe, the movement continues to grow, and LCFC continues to spread across the country and across the world. International distributors are slowly lining up, and domestic ones are still being pursued. There are a number of events coming up that we will be present for, but, this is where you come in:

If you are hosting any kind of event, small or large, LET US KNOW. We want to publicize it and help you get as many people in the door as possible.

Send any and all details to this address.

As for me, I just finished shooting a music video for Dave Cahill. I plan on doing several more in the next few months. I'm moving from the East Coast to beautiful San Diego.

And I'm writing and directing my first feature film this year, thanks to interest and support from a major company that shall remain nameless at this point.

This is Dylan Avery, signing off. Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2007 - THE COLONIAL THEATRE IN KEENE, NH - 7PM EST (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30) - ADMISSION $10

LOOSE CHANGE: FINAL CUT
http://www.fealgoodfoundation.com
http://www.loosechange911.com
http://www.sst911.org

Come and see the new film "Loose Change: Final Cut," at the Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH. This film is the third and last installment of the documentary series that has shocked the world. The all new film takes another look at the attacks of September 11th, and raises difficult questions surrounding the event that changed our lives forever. With a wealth of unseen news footage and interviews, including former members of government, scientists, and academics, Loose Change Final Cut delivers the truth in an unadulterated fashion rarely seen in cinema today. Speakers will include 9/11 first responder and Ground Zero worker John Feal (who will speak about the effects of 9/11 on those who were there), the creators of Loose Change, Dylan Avery and Jason Bermas, and the founders of Student Scholars for 9/11 Truth, Justin Martell and Michael Jackman. Profits to benefit The Fealgood Foundation, founded by John Feal, helping people affected by 9/11 and the toxins at Ground Zero.

Press conference with event speakers to be held at the Colonial Theatre at 5:30 P.M on the 27th. For more information please email Justin Martell.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. To order tickets in advance please go here.

The Colonial Theatre, located on Main St. in Keene, NH has 930 seats...we would like to fill them all! If you'd like to help promote the event, here is a link to the event flyer.

Sponsored by Student Scholars for 9/11 Truth, the Fealgood Foundation, the Monadnock 9/11 Truth Alliance, and We Are Change.

Dylan in the UK!

I'm in the UK now and wanted to post my schedule:

Monday 19th November:

1.30 Associated Press Interview

7.30 9/11 Truth Meeting

Tuesday 20th November:

9.30 Loose Change Press Conference - Frontline Club

12.00 Meeting with Metropolitan Police - re accountability for 9/11

Wednesday 21st November:

6.00 PM Interview with Rock FM

10.00 PM Talksport 3 hour 9/11 show, with Gordon Ross.