Final Thoughts

After all these years I can't believe I'm saying this, but you can now stream "Down the Road" on YouTube, Tubi, Amazon (Prime Video), and others:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvBKf-2bOKw

Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100007303/down-the-road

Reveel: https://reveel.net/programs/1301565/down-the-road

Amazon (Prime Video): https://www.amazon.com/Down-Road-Luke-Tarzian/dp/B0C8XZWGGB/

Vudu: https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/details/Down-the-Road/2779868

EDIT: "Down the Road" now has over 1.5 million views on YouTube!  That's absolutely insane!  We thought maybe we'd get 1,000 in the first year if we were lucky.  But we never thought it would get this level of visibility!  To all who have watched the film, I thank you immensely.  It has made my year, and truly made all the trials and tribulations of working on this film worth it!  Thank you so much!

Final Thoughts

Well, after 12 years of working on this blog, I am finally finished with "Down the Road".  And what a journey it's been.  I've probably already said all there is to say in my previous posts, about the joys, the struggles, and the years it took toiling away to make this labor of love a reality.  And of the lessons learned, about filmmaking, about life.  This has thus far been the most challenging project of my life, the greatest learning experience, and the greatest reward in seeing it to its completion.  And it is only the beginning.

Finishing "Down the Road" has given me a near infinite source of inspiration for my next project (or series of projects).  A multitude of story ideas now swirl in my head, branching from the singular experience of making this film.  Inspired by both the good and the bad, the things I did right and the things I did wrong, and pondering on where I might be in life had I never tackled this project in the first place... and where I am because I did.  And I believe this next step, this next feature film and series of projects I'm working on, will be my first real foray into professional filmmaking, and with any luck my ultimate career.  And I can say without a doubt that I am just as excited about this new project as I was when I first started "Down the Road" all those years ago.  And the plethora of lessons I learned with "Down the Road" will make this next film something even more special.  So here's to "Down the Road" and the crazy long journey it's been.  I had a blast!

Cheers!

- Erik (Director)

New Article Featuring "Down the Road"

A fun little update to share with you all.  “Down the Road” has been featured in a wonderful article by John Farrell as part of his series to highlight low-budget, obscure, or otherwise overlooked passion projects from the world of indie filmmaking.  I am thrilled John found my film, and I am deeply honored he liked it enough to approach me for his article.  It is sometimes hard for a general audience to really appreciate the amount of work that goes into projects like these, so I’m very thankful there are people like John who shine a light on the struggles we face pursuing these labors of love.

Check out the article here:

https://gamingtrend.com/feature/editorials/down-the-road-an-indie-journey-to-the-heart-of-the-unknown/

And check out the rest of his articles/reviews here:

https://gamingtrend.com/author/john-farrell/

- Erik (Director)

Bloopers!

And now time for a special treat!  The blooper reel for “Down the Road” is out now!  This was so much fun to make, and I crack up every time I watch it.  Check it out!

Original Link: https://youtu.be/dgpb9snL71A

- Erik (Director)

"Down the Road" is Now Streaming!

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/lvBKf-2bOKw

Well, it’s finally here!  (I can't believe I'm finally saying that!)  After so many years, my movie is now finally available to watch on YouTube!  Thank you to everyone who’s been following me on this crazy journey, those who gave me feedback as I worked on it, and especially those who helped me make it.  All of your support is immensely appreciated!  I am also currently in submission to other more professional streaming platforms, but I have to wait a bit longer for those.  Lastly, I am also eagerly working on a director commentary, which I will try to post next week.  Otherwise, enjoy!

- Erik (Director)

Festival Win! Best Score at Los Angeles CineFest!

Another festival win!  My music for “Down the Road” has won “Best Score” at the Los Angeles CineFest!

Festival Director Mark Mos presents to the audience

Receiving my award

(feat. Kristen Lundberg, who you may recognize from a variety of comedy TV commercials)

On the red carpet

My final awards

Thank you to Mark Mos and LA CineFest for letting me be part of the festival.  It was a wonderful event with great films and Q&A’s, and I am honored I could be a part of it.

For more info, visit:

https://www.lacinefest.org/2023.html

- Erik (Director)

Official Selection at the Los Angeles CineFest

More great news as we wrap up our festival run!  “Down the Road" is now an Official Selection for the Los Angeles CineFest in the Best Film Score category!

Thank you to LA CineFest for this honor!

The event will take place this weekend on January 14-15.  For tickets and info, go to:

https://www.lacinefest.org/

- Erik (Director)