The Ozark Post

09/21/2023

It's been almost a year since we started our journey to learn to produce a short film. I thought it was time to post for all to see. Our first attempt. And yes, we continue from here. After learning a bit, from the film festivals, and having such a great team and support, we will attempt our scripting skills to provide producers a script for a miniseries, the book and the proof of concept. And yes, we have absolutely no idea what we are doing. ha. And how fun is that.

Our first step towards a feature film was to create a short film.  Our short film shot in October 2022, as we experienced the amazing colors in Northwest Arkansas to showcase the film. 

02/26/2023

Endangered is getting some press. Thanks to NWA Democrat Gazette.

It must have been a strange courtship for Sheila Webb Pierson and Jim Burroughs. They spent at least part of it writing a novel about a skull Burroughs found in a cave in the Ozarks.

02/03/2023

https://www.facebook.com/1176885164/posts/10229220839923691/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=VhDh1V

10/29/2022

Author, Executive Co Producer, Screen Play Writer, Learner. I hope everyone enjoys our story. I have enjoyed writing Endangered in the Ozarks, the novel. And now, I get to enjoy learning to produce a short film. The team has organically gathered and couldn’t be more supportive and creative. I feed off of their knowledge and get’er done spirit. I will forever be grateful to all.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/26/2022

I want to thank and appreciate this man who tackled making a short film because, one night we said, why not.
Jim is a streams biologist, chef, all around motivator and supporter, organizer extraordinaire.

I wish I could write the words better. But simply, this film would never have been started or completed without his vision and encouragement. Thank you and love you!

EndangeredintheOzarks.com

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/22/2022

We are excited to introduce our Trout Expert/Consultant for our film.

Scott Hood
Graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1975 with a BS in Agriculture
President of Tulsa advertising company ... Cosec International, Inc.
Member of Oklahoma Chapter of TROUT UNLIMITED since 1998.
Avid fly fisherman and passionate about conservation of all natural resources.
Hates plastic trash in our environment.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/15/2022

We are excited to introduce our Crime Scene Consultant, Lori Whillock.

Lori Whillock
Former Sergeant Arkansas State Police

Served a total of 32 years in law enforcement involved in everything from dispatch to managing agents in the investigation of major crimes. The Company B agents worked an average of 300-350 major investigations a year, with only 12-17 agents juggling these cases, chasing leads and suspects. Many of these cases were homicide, su***de, unattended deaths and skeletal remains investigations.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/13/2022

We want to welcome our director: Tor Skogen
Tor spent the majority of his childhood on the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota, FL before relocating with his family to NorthwestArkansas in 2013. At 16, he found his passion for photography and entered his work in several local competitions. Shortly after this, in an effort to improve his skills and master the art of capturing the perfect shot, Tor began his career at What My Eyes Have Seen Studio. It didn’t take long for him to start dabbling in film. This curiosity led him to study at John Brown University for the 2018 school year, where he grew to appreciate the subtle nature of film and photography. Today, Tor is still at What my Eyes Have Seen where he heads the wedding film department and works in commercial video.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/12/2022

We are excited to announce that Brendan Wolfe will be joining our cast as Tristan in our upcoming short film, Endangered in the Ozarks.

Congratulations! We are looking forward to working with you.
Tristan is our “local” favorite kid. He is full of life, energy, sarcasm and lives in the moment.

Now a little bit about Brendan.
​"Brendan Wolf is a senior undergraduate at the University of Arkansas and has been working in Northwest Arkansas theater for 13 years. This is his first film, but theater credits include Benvolio in Romeo & Juliet (dir. Taylor Dolan), Longaville in Love's Labour's Lost (dir. Paul Mason Barnes), Jonas in The Giver (dir. Jason Suel), and Romeo in Romeo & Juliet (dir. Kris Stoker). Upcoming credits include Allegedly in Love: A New Play (dir. Madelyn Marks) and Hedda Gabler (dir. Lacy Post).

Brendan is passionate about music and plays guitar with the local band Amato. He loves reading, exploring nature, and spending time with his girlfriend's cat, Otter. He'd like to thank Callie Lythgoe, Sarah McKenzie, Leah Christenson, Mark Landon Smith, his parents, and many other friends and family members for all their support and encouragement."

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/08/2022

Beautiful Guernseys

10/08/2022

We are excited to announce our Executive Producer, Demara Titzer.

I have been supporting the film industry since 2011 through sponsorships of the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art film and performance programs and The Momentary programing. I became the VP, Business Development for Rockhill Studios in 2017 when we provided production services for the film FREDI. Since then I was Co Producer for Sweet Inspirations feature film in 2018 which included coordinating catering, rental cars, hotel accommodations, city permitting, cast and crew parking, 200 extras, and media coverage. Director of Arkansas Strategic Partnerships and Product Placement for American Cherry and Freedom's Path feature films in 2019. Production Design/Art Dept for House of Darkness feature film in 2021.My Independent Production Consultant projects include; Executive Producer for the VoteRunLead "Uplifting Moments" documentary short film in 2019. Executive Producer for "Everything in Fine" music video in 2020. Production Consultant for the Avidity, Sweet Revenge, and Glass Cages short films in 2021. Locations and Production Design for Hazardous Duty in 2021. And earlier this year Art Dept. Art Curator for the Saving Grace series.Demara Titzer on IMDB, Linkedin, and Facebook

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/05/2022

We are excited to announce that Rusty Turner will be joining our cast as Graham Barnes in our upcoming short film, Endangered in the Ozarks.

Congratulations! We are looking forward to working with you.

Graham is the Director of the GAO who has a secret past and corrupt ridden future.
Now a little bit about Rusty.

Rusty Turner is stage actor and singer from Rogers who, in real life, is a working journalist. Though active in theatre in high school, he took a long break from the stage to establish his journalism career and raise a family with is lovely and accomplished wife of almost 40 years, Anita. His local stage credits include Pontius Pilate in "Jesus Christ Superstar,” Joseph Pulitzer in “Newsies" and Nostradamus in "Something Rotten," all at Arkansas Public Theatre. He also played Bill in an APT production of Lucas Hnath’s award-winning play, “Hillary and Clinton.” Yes, it;’s THAT Bill. For the last 16 years, he’s been a performer, writer and director of the annual NWA Gridiron Show, a spoof of local and national politics presented by the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists. He and Anita have two grown sons, two fantastic daughters-in-law and two fabulous grandchildren.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

10/01/2022

We are excited to announce our lead canine actor, Jax.
Jax is a nine-year old Australian shepherd. He will be playing the role of Jax.
Jax is a loyal friend to Jim, but with a snarky attitude. He is a tad judgmental.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

09/28/2022

We are excited to announce Justin Stewart has accepted the role of Graham Barnes.
Justin is an actor, singer, and voice-over artist. He currently resides in Springdale, AR with his wife and two daughters. Justin started singing at a young age. Through Junior High and High School, he played football and sang in choir. Justin caught the acting bug shortly after studying voice under Dr. Carolyn Ford while in college. It was under Dr. Ford’s training that Justin became a classically trained baritone. Justin performs regionally on stage and on camera. Some of Justin’s stage credits include Javert in Les Miserables, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Hoke Coleburn in Driving Miss Daisy, Stokely Carmicheal in All The Way, Jim in Big River The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn. Some if his film credits include AND THE WINNER IS (which has been in 14 film festivals thus far and will be featured in 3 more in Atlanta throughout the remainder of 2022), Sweet Inspirations, Your Local News and The Rock of Gibralter. Justin holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in Advertising/Public Relations from the University of Arkansas. In Arkansas Justin is represented by Actor’s Casting Agency. Justin enjoys spending time with family and friends. He can’t get enough of the outdoors. In his spare time, Justin sits at the piano and practices vocalizing as Dr. Ford taught him

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

09/24/2022

Endangered in the Ozarks rehearsals have begun. Tons of fun today working thru the "cave scenes." I am enjoying these young folks so much. The Trout guy even showed up to meet the cast!!!!

09/24/2022

We are excited to announce that Jamie Loy will be staring as our lead female role of Detective Lori Garringer in our upcoming short film, Endangered in the Ozarks.

Congratulations! We are looking forward to working with you.

Detective Lori is a young, fierce, Native American, who fights for the voices of the silent.

Jamie Loy is a Native American Actor from Northeastern Oklahoma. Her recent credits include the award-winning films LITTLE CHIEF, THE CHEROKEE WORD FOR WATER, MEEKO, and LORD FINN. As well as originating the part of Ariel in the stage play MIRANDA by famed playwright Bernard Pomerance. Jamie has worked alongside veteran actors such as Zahn McClarnon, Raoul Trujillo, Kalani Queypo, and Alex Meraz. Jamie’s passion for film comes through in her work in front of and behind the camera.

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon

09/17/2022

The last pre-production meeting. Getting close to go time.

Thanks to Coyles Restaurant for hosting a meeting space for us. Super gracious hosts.

09/17/2022

We are excited to announce that John Honey will be staring as our lead male role of Jim Cunningham in our upcoming short film, Endangered in the Ozarks.

Congratulations! We are looking forward to working with you.

Jim is a biologist for the Arkansas Department of Wildlife. He is the king of dad jokes. He is the true absent-minded professor.

Now a little bit about John.
"John Honey plays Jim Cunningham. John was born and raised in south Arkansas and now lives in Bentonville.
John's played in dozens of stage plays around northwest Arkansas, including shows at Arts Center of the Ozarks, Arkansas Public Theater, and Sager Creek Arts Center. He's booked many local and regional commercials and a national commercial. On film, John played a principal role in American Cherry, which was shot in Fayetteville, a principal role in season three of Forging Texas, and a featured extra role in Reagan. He's also played background roles in other film and television projects and principal roles in student films for John Brown University.
John completed summer conservatory training at Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. He's represented in Arkansas by Actors Casting Agency."

Please consider donating to our film at:

EndangeredintheOzarks.com
Or
To take advantage of WIFA 501 (3)(c) status for tax deductions:
https://womeninfilmarkansas.org/fiscal-sponsorships

You can find the novel at Amazon
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09/06/2022

Stay tuned. Endangered in the Ozarks will be announcing cast and crew this month!

08/17/2022

03/22/2022

Eagerly seeking funds to produce a short film based on the book, Endangered In the Ozarks | Check out 'Endangered in the Ozarks' on Indiegogo.

01/02/2022

Keep your eye on 2022! Murray is ready !