Updates from Post-Production

Fond du Lac--No news, in this case, isn't good news or bad news, just simply 'no news'.  With all the more resolve, the film 'Confessions of a Sailor' will find the solution to its post-production hiccup as 2014 approaches.  In the new year director Kurt Krauss will introduce a video to visually articulate what the setback has looked like, and how the team will go about fixing it.

 

TECHNICAL PROBLEMS PINPOINTED; SOLUTION BEING REACHED

FOND DU LAC--Big news was released today from the post-production front of indie maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor'.  In just over one year since the official wrap from production, 'Confessions' pinpointed the technical error that has been the source of their summer-long setbacks in 2013.  

In upcoming weeks, a series of media releases will enable those involved and following the creation of this film to know in detail how the problem is being addressed, how they can assist and where progress is being made.  No official date has been set for the premier yet, since previous cancellations.  

All Confessions of a Sailor Showings Postponed Until Further Notice

The months of June and July had their fair share of surprises and disappointments for the Confessions of a Sailor film, now closing in on its 11th month of post-production.  August seems to be following suit with more rough waters ahead.

The issues, all technical in their nature, are being addressed and slowly resolved.  Out of respect for the sponsors and hosts of the different events originally scheduled to play the feature, Confessions of a Sailor is postponing all August showtimes until further notice.

FILM TO PREMIERE IN AUGUST

After a number of technical-related setbacks late in post-production, Confessions of a Sailor film director Kurt Krauss announced the indie maritime film will make its premiere in August to guarantee that no more issues would arise close to show dates.  Originally scheduled show dates of July 5th (St. Joseph's/Kangaroo Lake) and 6th (North Ephraim Theater) have been cancelled.

Upcoming events already scheduled are:

AUG. 14  2013

Sister Bay, WI

Concert in the Park 

7:00pm – Concert

Film Feature to Follow

AUG. 24  2013

Ephraim, WI

North Ephraim Movie Theater

9:00pm – Film Feature

Krauss indicated it is also quite probable that other dates/locations will be available for the feature to play in earlier August as well, but that no more will be scheduled for July.

CONFESSIONS OF A SAILOR SUMMER SHOWTIME SCHEDULE

STURGEON BAY--Throughout the summer in Door County, there will be a number of events where the public can see the film as a part of the tour.  Confessions of a Sailor will also be traveling to film festivals around the United States and abroad over the next year in promotion of the film.

AUG. 14  2013

Sister Bay, WI

Concert in the Park 

7:00pm - Concert

TBD - Film Feature

AUG. 24  2013

Ephraim, WI

North Ephraim Movie Theater

9:00pm - Film Feature

'CONFESSIONS' ACTORS AND MUSICIANS HEADLINE AREA STAGES SATURDAY NIGHT

Saturday night provides some great entertainment headlined by some of the talented actors and music artists of the 'Confessions of a Sailor' film.

GREEN BAY--'Confessions' lead actor Andrew Delaurelle takes the stage again tonight as Don Adriano de Armado in the William Shakespeare comedy classic Love's Labour's Lost presented by the University Theater of UW-Green Bay. 

This final mainstage production of the 2012-13 academic year is set in Navarre, where the king and his three lords swear an oath to scholarship, fasting and abstaining completely from the company of women. Meanwhile, the princess of France has arrived to visit the king. Hosting the princess and her entourage in a remote camp, the king soon finds himself love struck. Plots to woo the princess lead to mistaken identities, pranks and broken oaths (from UW-Green Bay's Inside publication).

Performances of Love’s Labor’s Lost will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at University Theatre in Theatre Hall. Order tickets online at www.uwgb.edu/tickets or by calling (920) 465-2400 or (800) 328-tkts.

GREEN BAY--Mike Mangione and the Union, the popular folk-rock band, whose music will feature on the eclectic 'Confessions of a Sailor' soundtrack, take center-stage at the Cup O' Joy Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.

The band’s debut album, Tenebrae, received favorable press from all corners of the country, including the honor of being an All Music Guide Album Pick, while Blurt refers to their “tearstained folk, Memphis-styled gospel and bluesy-flavored pop” as “luminous.” In 2011 they released Offering on their own imprint, RODZINKA Records, with sync and digital licensing by DUALTONE Records. The album and band were nominated for “best of the year” by RadioMilwaukee (88.9 FM), along with receiving other kind and warm accolades.

For more information, please visit www.mikemangione.com or www.cupojoy.com

STURGEON BAY--Comedy One-Act Lone Star featuring 'Confessions' actors Elliot Goettelman and Marcelle Bruyere hits Third Avenue Playhouse in downtown Sturgeon Bay Saturday, May 4th at 7pm. 

Two brothers, Roy and Ray just a shootin’ the breeze behind Angel’s Bar in Maynard Texas.  Roy’s been out of VitNam for two years now, but can’t quite get used to all the changes that have taken place since he left.  A couple of things do stay the same though, getting’ drunk behind Angel’s, the stars and his love for his 1959 Pink Thunderbird Convertible.  What happens later that night may change things forever for the two brothers.  Lone Star will have you fallin’ out of your seat laughing, but be ready for a little rough talk and subject matter (from Third Avenue Playhouse).

Lone Star is written by James McClure, produced by Rogue Theater, and is recommended for adult audiences. To purchase tickets using a credit card over the phone, call the Box Office at 920-743-1760.

http://www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com/more-events/lone-star-may-34/

'Confessions' Director Kurt Krauss Interviews on Good Day Wisconsin

'Confessions' director Kurt Krauss talks with Rachel Manek on Good Day Wisconsin during their March 22nd interview.

GREEN BAY-- 'Confessions of a Sailor' director Kurt Krauss made an appearance on WLUK FOX 11's Good Day Wisconsin on March 22nd to talk about the indie maritime film, share a few laughs about life and make his pitch why he should be the new spokesperson for the local CW14 TV station. 

Krauss was selected to be one of five finalists in the running to be the CW14 Star.  Each was invited on to the morning show on a particular day to discuss the role with Good Day Wisconsin co-host Rachel Manek.  The morning interviews offered a way for viewers to get to know the five finalists and become more aware of the contest as a whole.

To watch the interview from Good Day Wisconsin, please follow our link or visit www.wluk.com

'CONFESSIONS' TRAILER AVAILABLE ONLINE

The Official 'Confessions of a Sailor' Trailer 
is now available online for viewing and promotion.  

To view the trailer follow our link 
or visit www.confessionsofasailor.com  

The trailer was first unveiled at the Wildwood Film Festival on March 16 and opened for each of the four film sessions throughout the afternoon and evening.  Just over a week later on March 24, it was posted for the first time for public viewing as the indie maritime film continues its publicity efforts.  'Confessions of a Sailor' anticipates its premier for Fathers Day Weekend in Door County, WI.

CONFESSIONS FILM TRAILER TO SHOW AT WILDWOOD

APPLETON--The 'Confessions of a Sailor' trailer premiers Saturday afternoon, March 16 at Wildwood Film Festival at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.  Wildwood Film Festival's specialty is short films with Wisconsin connections.  

While this is the first showing of the trailer, there is nothing officially orchestrated such as a reception or party planned for the day.  Festival goers will not be short entertainment or excitement, however, as the festival is a coming together of many creative minds.  This year the festival features a Filmmaking 101 course on Saturday morning. 

Film trailers including 'Confessions of a Sailor', usually running 2 minutes, will play starting off each session--a session is a block time of numerous short films.  Because Confessions of a Sailor's contribution is a trailer and not a featured short film, it is not in the program listing.

Anyone interested in seeing the 'Confessions of a Sailor' trailer as well as great short films from talented cinematographers can pick any one of four listed sessions, and see the trailer early on.

For more information, please visit www.wildwoodfilmfest.com

'Confessions' Director Advances in CW14 Star - Krauss Named to Top 10

GREEN BAY--'Confessions of a Sailor' director Kurt Krauss was named to the CW14 Star's Top 10 on Monday, February 18th.  

The CW14 Star Competition is the on-going search for the next spokesperson for the local CW14.  The winner earns a one-year contract where they will be the personality that represents CW on TV as well as at public events in the viewing area.  

The number 10 position was decided on by voters' choice which garnered the support of nearly two-thousand votes, but in this close race it was a mere 27 votes which separated Krauss from the runner-up.  The Top 9 were selected by competition judges three weeks earlier on Jan. 31st with a total of 17 contestants left vying for the open seat.

Krauss attributes the victory to the tremendous grassroots effort by friends and family who rallied support for him, and promoted the contest in their hometowns, workplaces and through social media.

The new finalist announcement was made Monday at noon on the CW14 website, and has aired on the CW14 TV station and its sister station WLUK FOX11.  See Announcement  Krauss will compete against the nine remaining as contestants are pared down to the Top 5 through a series of factors including popular vote, judges' decision, station input and creative assignments. 

The 'Confessions of a Sailor' film is in its later months of post-production, and prepares to premier on Fathers Day 2013, while its official trailer sets to premier at the Wildwood Film Festival, March 16 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

For more information about the CW14 Star Contest, please visit www.cw14online.com and tune into the CW14 TV station for updates.

'Confessions' Actor DiMaio to Speak at Artist's Reception

The artistic works of 'Confessions of a Sailor' actor Ed DiMaio will be featured in a special exhibit and artist's reception at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay on Sunday, Feb. 17.

Immediately following the 2pm matinee performance of the "Love Letters" play, co-starring Amy Ensign and Doug Manchescki, DiMaio is scheduled to speak at this event.  An exhibit of DiMaio's photographs opened in the the historic theater's Lobby Gallery and are available for viewing and purchase. 

Musical guest Holly Olm will be performing and refreshments of 'Serves You Right Catering of Door County' will be served.  DiMaio's artist reception is open to the public.

DiMaio's images, poems and articles have been published in The New York Times, Peninsula Pulse, Writing Magazine, Nouvelles De Dance (Belgium), Breathe Magazine (England), and The New York Post.

The artist's reception for Ed DiMaio will be held Sunday afternoon after the 2pm matinee of "Love Letters" at the Third Avenue Playhouse located at 239 N. Third Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI.  For more information on this exhibit or to inquire about future exhibits, please call 920.743.1760

'Confessions' Navin and Krauss in CW14 Star Competition - Top 10 Voting in Progress

CW14 is looking for their new spokesperson called the CW14 Star and ‎'Confessions of a Sailor' actress Kayla Navin and director Kurt Krauss are in the running.  Both Navin and Krauss are among the 17 contenders vying for the #10 position to make the Top 10.

Audition videos are posted at the CW14 website and viewers can watch the audition, vote and submit a comment of encouragement if they wish.  First time visitors to the site will need to register by filling out a brief online registration form, and using their email address and creating a password to use when voting. An individual can and should vote once daily, each day, between now and Feb. 17th for their favorite contender.

To vote, please follow this link to CW14online.com: VOTE NOW!  

'Confessions' Trailer to Premier at Wildwood

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center provides the premier venue anxious audiences will witness the 'Confessions of a Sailor' official trailer Saturday, March 16 at the Wildwood Film Festival. 

In its twelfth year, the Wildwood Film Festival features films that have direct ties to the state of Wisconsin. Promoting Wisconsin film talent through the annual event, festival organizers additionally reach out through education to high school students and adults in film basics. In stride with the variety of submitted works showcased at Wildwood, this year the festival will include a FILM 101 course. 

'Confessions of a Sailor' is the maritime film that retells the 1958 wreck of the Carl D. Bradley on Lake Michigan, and is a collaborative work of numerous artists including a cast of over 100 actors and actresses, many who call Wisconsin home. The maritime narrative brought acting talent to Wisconsin as well including 'Confessions' leads Jennifer Cadena and John A. Schakel Jr. 

The Wildwood Film Festival Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Kimberly Clark Theater of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Shows featuring different projects can be seen at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm & 8:00pm. Schedule, specific showtimes, directors and judges will be listed soon. 

Please visit www.wildwoodfilmfest.com or email festival staff at wfilmfest@yahoo.com for more information.     

'Confessions' Cast and Crew take the Stage this Weekend

Looking for a show to pick you up and get you in the spirit of Christmas? 'Confessions of a Sailor' actors Ken Vogel and Tim Wiitanen take the stage Saturday, December 8th in A Jukebox Christmas Eve at Christ the Rock Community Church. Vogel and Wiitanen are also assistant directing the show. Get to know an eclectic group of people who discover each other's life story while stranded at a cozy diner and who become forever changed because of the love of the Savior. A Jukebox Christmas Eve is a fun and touching show for the whole family. A free will offering will be received with proceeds benefitting The Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley and Leaven, OR, bring a canned good for The Food Pantry. Curtains open for A Jukebox Christmas Eve at 3p.m. at Christ the Rock Community Church located at W6254 US Hwy 10-114 Menasha, WI 54952. Seating begins one hour prior to showtime. For more information, please call Christ the Rock's office at 920-730-8383

Congratulations to 'Confessions' production assistant Casey Riley for her role in UW-Milwaukee's Uncommon Women and Others. Alumnae of Mount Holyoke College meet for lunch one day in 1978 and talk about their time together in college. The play is thus a series of flashbacks to the 1972-1973 school year as seven seniors and one freshman try to "discover themselves" in the wake of second-wave feminism. Remaining shows for Uncommon Women and Others run Saturday Dec. 8th at 7:30p.m. Sunday Dec. 9th at 2p.m. both taking place at Kenilworth Studio 508 on UW-Milwaukee's campus. Tickets for the show are $8 for adults and $5 for ages 13-18. For more information please call 414-229-4308.

Kudos to 'Confessions' Cast and Crew

The cast and crew of the indie maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor' have been making their mark on the artistic world of northeast Wisconsin. The autumn months have observed their contributions in a variety of events. Over the weekend, Nov. 9-11, three cities were treated to great theatrics. In Manitowoc's historical Capitol Civic Centre, 'Confessions of a Sailor' actor Zach Lulloff took the stage by storm as U.S. Army surgeon Hawkey in Masquer's hit play 'M*A*S*H'. Another 'Confessions' actor, Austin Daoust, won over audiences as cowboy Will Parker in Southern Door High School's musical 'OKLAHOMA!' On Saturday night, the independent American western 'West of Thunder' premiered at the Weyauwega International Film Festival at the Gerald Opera House. The film, directed by Steve Russell and Jody Marriott Bar-Lev, won Best Picture at the festival. 'West of Thunder' featured the talents of 'Confessions' crew member Will Keizer as sound editor and supervisor as well as that of 'Confessions' actors Ed DiMaio, Lou Radebaugh and Keizer. Previously, the month of October brought out again the diverse acting talents of 'Confessions of a Sailor' lead actor Andrew Delaurelle in his performance of UW-Green Bay's eclectic and eccentric play 'bobrauschenburgamerica' at the Weidner Center.

13th Nightmare Haunted House Opening its Doors for an Excellent Season of Fright

MANITOWOC, WI--A splendidly terrifying experience awaits at the 13th Nightmare Haunted House, October 21, 22, 27, 28, 29. Fascinating designs, an all-star cast of ghouls and special lighting and sound make the 13th Nightmare number one in the Halloween Scene. Proceeds from 13th Nightmare support local charities including Manitowoc's Dare to Dream Theater. Dare to Dream Theater provides quality affordable theatre education and opportunities to perform for people of all ages and backgrounds while giving them a chance to benefit from life skills learned through theatre. Props for the indie maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor' were lent for production through the generosity of 13th Nightmare and Dare to Dream Theater. The 13th Nightmare Haunted House is located at 634 N 10th St in Manitowoc, in an old church building, one block east of Harrigan's funeral home. Admission is $10. If you are pregnant, have a history of epileptic seizures, a heart condition or other serious medical condition, please do not enter. For more information, please visit www.13thnightmare.com and www.daretodreamtheatre.com

Carl Behrend Performing at Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival Oct. 11-14, 2012

ALPENA, MI--Singer/Songwriter Carl 'Bearfoot' Behrend is among several artists headlining the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival, Oct. 11-14. Behrend, a Great Lakes folksinger and author, brings to life the adventures of the Great Lakes through his music and story-telling of shipwrecks, captains and Native American legends. Behrends' originals 'Wreck of the Bradley' and 'Sailor's Prayer' are featured on the 'Confessions of a Sailor' soundtrack. The 'Confessions of a Sailor' film is slated to hit theaters Father's Day 2013. Alpena's Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival is the largest in North America. In its 17th year the festival offers tours and visits of 10 of Michigan's historic lighthouses by land, boat and helicopter. Additionally, those attending this exciting weekend will enjoy live performances by Behrend and others, nautical entertainment, speakers, authors and vendors as well as live and silent auctions. Most importantly, the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival brings to life the rich maritime history of Michigan, and serves as a living tribute to those who make their living on the often treacherous waters of the Great Lakes. For more information on the music, stories and adventures of Carl 'Bearfoot' Behrend, please visit: www.greatlakeslegends.com Additional info on the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival can be found at: www.lighthousefestival.org

That's a Wrap!

WISCONSIN DELLS--On Sept. 1, 2012 'Confessions of a Sailor' director Kurt Krauss announced the official wrap for production of the indie maritime film. The filming, which spanned from 2010 to 2012, concluded its last shoot on Friday, August 31. In upcoming fall months post-production will see several stages of editing as well as ongoing fundraising and publicity efforts. For more info, please visit www.confessionsofasailor.com

Steel Bridge SongFest and 'Confessions' Connection

STURGEON BAY--Mike Mangione and the Union took the main stage Saturday afternoon, June 9th at Steel Bridge SongFest as a part of the all-star showcase of talent. Special guest performer Victor DeLorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes, teamed up with the band for an epic show. Mike Mangione and the Union are to feature in the 'Confessions of a Sailor' film soundtrack. Among other gifted performers featured in the festival was singer/songwriter Elliot Goettelman. Goettelman appears in 'Confessions of a Sailor' as a Carl D. Bradley crew member. The Steel Bridge SongFest movement began nearly a decade earlier as an effort to save and restore the historic Sturgeon Bay steel bridge, special to locals and visitors. In need of repair and protection, a non-profit committee formed on behalf of the steel bridge. The music festival was born drawing in artists including Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's, pat mAcdonald, Victoria Vox to name a few. To find out more about the festival, visit www.sbsf5.com

Final Filming Days for 'Confessions'

The days of production are winding down for 'Confessions of a Sailor', but the excitement is continuous with the filming days ahead. The final filming dates are Fri. March 30th, Sat. March 31st, and Sun. April 1st.

The production is still looking for additional classic cars from the 1930s, '40s and '50s for filming on Saturday, March 31st.

Those interested in having their car or truck featured in the film should contact the production through email at confessionsmovieinfo@gmail.com