This just in. . .

I resumed my studies in film directing at UCLA Extension this summer. I took some writing classes last fall and had a great time. I even wrote some sketch comedy.

I'm currently writing a sitcom with two writing partners. We plan on having something to pitch for the 2009 season. I'd tell you more, but then my writing partners would retaliate by cutting my Knob Creek ration.

In other news. . .

There's still an infinite quantity of my digital chapbook still available. There's also plenty of dead tree copies I'd be happy to snail mail you.

A producer optioned my Vietnam War script "Men of Virtue" not long after the WGA strike ended. I'm burning incense every evening to persuade the universe to cough up some dough to finance the flick.

I ended my improv run at Bang Studio in late April. I learned a lot about comedy (and even writing) and made some great friends. I'm shifting my focus back to writing and directing.

We now go live to. . .

Well, maybe my focus is still shifting. I recently did some extra work in two indie features. My first role was a guy in a bar drinking beer. Despite comments from friends, it was hard work drinking fake beer for eight hours.

In the second film, I played a uniformed LAPD cop. The director thought I had the cop look down cold. Little did he know I merely channeled my inner Third World secret police chief.

And as always, I’m keeping my journalistic skills sharp by taking freelance newspaper and magazine assignments.

Thanks for checking in and I’d love to hear from you.

-- Glen