The Everything Film Show

Rough Cut producer Sean D. Gaston will be a guest on The Everything Film Show, airing on Blogtalk Radio this Thursday night, November, 19th. For more information check out their website here or their Facebook page, here.

MovieMaker Magazine Interviews Rough Cut Producer

MovieMaker Magazine, the nation's leading magazine on the art and business of making movies, just published an interview with Rough Cut producer Sean D. Gaston on MovieMaker.com! Founded in 1993, MovieMaker Magazine is available all over the nation and some parts of Europe and boasts a newsstand readership of 165,000. MovieMaker.com was established in 1995 and according to their website is one of the most popular movie websites on the World Wide Web. To read the interview click here.

BackwoodsHorror.com Reviews Rough Cut

BackwoodsHorror.com, the internet site for horror news, reviews, and everything in between, just posted a review of Rough Cut. To read the review click here.

Rough Cut Invades Britain.

It's official, Rough Cut has made it across the pond. A UK based website, of the same name, RoughCutReviews.com, has posted a 4 out of 5 star review of Rough Cut. To read the review click here. Rough Cut Reviews is preparing an interview with Rough Cut producer Sean D. Gaston for next week. Stay tuned to Rough Cut News for a link to that interview.

Rough Cut on This Is Some Scene Radio Show UPDATE.

To listen to the entire one hour interview on This Is Some Scene's Blog Talk Radio Show click here. You can also click on iTunes and search "This Is Some Scene" in Podcasts and listen to it there. The interview starts 30 minutes into the show and last for an hour. Rough Cut News would like to thank everyone at This Is Some Scene for helping to promote Rough Cut and independent film.

Rough Cut on This Is Some Scene Radio Show

Rough Cut producer Sean D. Gaston will be interviewed on ThisIsSomeScene.com's Blog Talk Radio show Monday, July 20th at 9:30 PM EST/ 6:30 PM PST. The show will begin at 9:00 PM EST/ 6:00 PM PST. According to BlogTalkRadio.com "This Is Some Scene is the internet's premiere hot spot for pop-culture hilarity and hijinks." To listen to the entire show LIVE just click on this link Monday, July 20th at 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST, www.BlogTalkRadio.com/ThisIsSomeScene. If you miss the show Rough Cut News will post the interview on this blog when it is available.
To read the This Is Some Scene Review of Rough Cut click here. Check out www.ThisIsSomeScene.com for more information.

Rough Cut is now on Twitter

You can now get all of your Rough Cut news on Twitter! Just click here and become a follower. Thanks for supporting independent film.

Rough Cut on DVDuesday

Check out the video from tonight's DVDuesday segment on G4's Attack of the Show where Chris Gore, from Film Threat Magazine, raves about Rough Cut.

Rough Cut DVD on Attack of the Show this Tuesday

Chris Gore, from G4's Attack of the Show, will be talking about Rough Cut on this Tuesday's edition of DVDuesday! Attack of the Show airs daily at 7 p.m. EST on the G4 network. Rough Cut News will post the segment once it is available online.

Fangoria.com Article Features Rough Cut

Fangoria.com, the world's leading horror publication for the past 30 years, recently did an interview with Rough Cut writer and producer Sean D. Gaston. If you would like to read the full article click here.

Premiere Week Review

On May 14th Rough Cut premiered at the historical GoggleWorks Theatre in Reading, PA. Attendees to the red carpet event included writer and producer Sean D. Gaston, director of photography James Hollenbaugh, executive producer Todd Shill, Indie-Pictures CEO Todd Taylor, and Nancy Chavez. Guests entered the GoggleWorks Theatre and walked the red carpet and had photos taken before heading into the theatre. Gaston introduced the film. During the Q&A session after the film screening Nancy Chavez spoke about the film and her work with domestic violence charities. The Q&A was followed by a reception in the GoggleWorks Cohen Art Gallery were food was served. Gaston, Hollenbaugh, and Shill also took time to sign DVD's before they went on sale to the public May 19th.
Rough Cut then began it's limited theatrical run at the GoggleWorks where the film was received well. On Monday the GoggleWorks discussion group screened the film and the Q&A session afterwards lasted 2 hours!
The premiere week wrapped with a packed-house screening at the 11th Annual Artsfest Film Festival at The Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA on Memorial Day.
Stay tuned to the blog for more video and slideshow updates of all the premiere week screenings and events as the pictures come in.
(Video courtesy of Eric Cicale and Chad LeVan. Thanks guys.)

Rough Cut DVD Releases!!!

May 19th, the date we have all been waiting for is finally here!!! The Rough Cut DVD has released worldwide and can now be purchased mostly anywhere DVD's are sold online. Here is a list of just some of the retailers offering Rough Cut: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Blockbuster, Borders, F.Y.E., Suncoast, and Target. There are also numerous other sites online where the Rough Cut DVD can be purchased. If you haven't ordered your copy yet, you may do so by clicking on any of the links above. As always, thank you for supporting Rough Cut and independent film.

Channel 11 at DVD Premiere

Blue Ridge Cable Channel 11 was at the DVD Premiere at the GoggleWorks in Reading, PA, tonight. Here is the news segment from their 10:00 p.m. news broadcast. Be sure to stay tuned to the blog for future videos and slideshows from the red carpet premiere.

Rough Cut Director in Lebanon Daily News

Rough Cut writer, producer, and director Todd Klick was featured in an article in the Lebanon Daily News. The Lebanon Daily News is Lebanon Counties #1 newspaper with a circulation of just over 20,000. To read the full article click here.

Rough Cut Filmmakers in Lancaster New Era

Rough Cut writer and producer, Sean D. Gaston and director of photography, James Hollenbaugh were featured in an article in today's Lancaster New Era. The Lancaster New Era is Lancaster Counties #1 newspaper and reaches over 96,000 subscribers. To read the full article click here.

Randi's Race and Rough Cut on CBS 21 News

Saturday, May 9th, was the fifth annual Randi's Race. Nancy Chavez, Randi's mother, came up with the idea for Randi's Race after her daughter was brutally murdered by Blaine Norris, a hitman and wannabe filmmaker, hired by her husband, Brian Trimble. Randi's Race is a 5K run/walk for hope and courage for people suffering from domestic violence. Rough Cut director, Todd Klick, and producer Sean D. Gaston were there for the first Randi's Race 5 years ago. Since then Randi's Race has raised $145,000.00 for domestic violence charities in Perry and Cumberland Counties. The race on Saturday raised $35,000.00 alone. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the Rough Cut DVD's will be donated to these same domestic violence charities, in Randi's name. The CBS 21 News coverage of Saturday's Randi's Race is below. To see the story that was featured on the CBS 21 News website concerning the Rough Cut DVD release, click here.

Rough Cut Director in TheBurg Newspaper

Rough Cut director Todd Klick was featured in an article in the May 2009 edition of TheBurg newspaper. TheBurg is a free monthly newspaper that features stories about the people, places, and things, in and around the greater Harrisburg, PA area. TheBurg Newspaper is Harrisburg's fastest growing newspaper that reaches over 20,000 readers. To read the full article click on the newspaper article icon.

Rough Cut Producer on Channel 11

Rough Cut writer and producer Sean D. Gaston was on Blue Ridge Cable Channel 11 News tonight. Gaston was featured in the 3-minute Newsmakers segment that aired during the 5:30 p.m. news broadcast where he spoke about the upcoming Rough Cut DVD release May 19th and the DVD Premiere at the GoggleWorks in Reading, PA May 14th. You can see the entire clip here.

Rough Cut DVD Now On Netflix

Netflix, Inc. The world's largest online movie rental service with over 10 million subscribers and over 100,000 titles on DVD to choose from, now offers Rough Cut. Netflix subscribers can add it to your queue and it will be shipped to you after it releases worldwide May 19th. To add Rough Cut to your queue just click here.

The New York Times Mentions Rough Cut

Dave Kehr of The New York Times mentions Rough Cut in the Summer Movies section in today's print edition!!! Click here to see the online version of the article. Be sure to scroll down to "May 19" to see the mention. The New York Times is ranked #1 in Sunday edition circulation with a paid readership of 1.45 million subscribers! Now all those people, or at least a percentage of them, know about Rough Cut. Thanks New York Times!

Rough Cut To Get Limited Theatrical Release

Three Pennsylvania theatres will play Rough Cut this May. The historic GoggleWorks Theatre located inside the GoggleWorks Center For The Arts in Reading, PA, The Allen Theatre in Annville, PA and The Whitaker Center, in Harrisburg, PA will host Rough Cut screenings this May. Dates, times, and information are listed below:

GoggleWorks Theatre, Reading, PA
Thursday, May 14th 7:00 p.m. (PREMIERE)
Friday, May 15th 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18th 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19th 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20th 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21st 7:00 p.m.

The Allen Theatre, Annville, PA
Saturday, May 16th 12:00 p.m.

The Whitaker Center, Harriburg, PA
Monday, May 25th 1:00 p.m. (ArtsFest 2009)

Blockbuster and Suncoast Added To List of DVD Retailers Offering Rough Cut

The Rough Cut DVD, releasing worldwide, May 19th, is now available at Blockbuster Video and Suncoast Video. Jason Buchanan, from All Movie Guide, wrote a great synopsis of the film for the BlockbusterOnline webpage. If you have a BlockbusterOnline account you can add it to your queue and it will be shipped to your home after May 19th. In addition if you would like to order the film through your local Blockbuster store or Suncoast Video store, stop in and see a sales associate and they should be able to help you out.

GoggleWorks Site of DVD Premiere

The historic GoggleWorks Center For The Arts in Reading, PA is the site for the Rough Cut DVD Premiere Party on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. Indie-Pictures and Rough Cut Producer Sean Gaston will host the event which will feature a screening of Rough Cut followed by a Q & A and reception in the GoggleWorks' Cohen gallery. Tickets will be $8.00. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase Rough Cut DVD's before they are available to the public. Some of the attendees will include Indie-Pictures' CEO Todd Taylor, Rough Cut Producer Sean Gaston, Executive Producer Todd Shill, and Director of Photography James Hollenbaugh. Updates to this blog will be made as more information on this event is made available.

DVD Presales Start Online

Many online DVD retailers are now accepting pre-orders for the Rough Cut DVD. Amazon, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Target are just some of the many retailers now selling Rough Cut. You can reserve your copy today by clicking on any of the links above. Thank you for supporting independent film.

DVD Artwork and Special Features Taking Shape

When Rough Cut is released on DVD this Spring it is going to have a new darker look. The new poster and DVD wrap were designed by Dave Barnett, who designed Rough Cut's original poster. In addition to the new darker theme the DVD is also going to include 3 special features, The Phoenix Film Festival Q&A, The Psychology of Blaine Norris, and Her Name Was Randi. These special features will give viewers a rare behind the scenes look at Rough Cut's Q&A from the World Premiere at the Phoenix Film Festival. The Psychology of Blaine Norris will give viewers a more in-depth look into the mind of Blaine Norris and give viewers the opportunity to see clips and interviews that did not make the final cut of the film. Lastly, Her Name Was Randi will provide viewers with an intimate look at the life of Randi Trimble as told by her family and friends. All the special features were produced by Rough Cut Producer Sean Gaston and Director of Photography James Hollenbaugh.