You are an award-winning cinematographer, what is your main focus with Dreampost Films?
To create content that is inspiring and relevant to the world. I search out deep, intellectual yet entertaining content that is full of human interest. We often work with non-profits. We are in development of several documentaries and television projects intended to leave an impact on the world's communities and environment.
You started Dreampost Films in California in 1999, so what made you move to Woodstock, GA?
My wife, Sunny, is an actress and is aware of Atlanta’s growing film industry. The film business is booming here. Our extended families live in the Southeast so we looked at various hubs and picked Woodstock because we fell in love with Towne Lake. It reminds us a lot of where we were living in California (Newbury Park).
Dreampost Films invests a portion of their profits in charities. What are some charities you support and why do you do it?
I try to look around for places that are making a difference, like Dr. Good’s Homeless Pets Foundation. I’ve worked with the Los Angeles Children's’ Hospital and Joan Rivers Foundation to name a few. I also produced the documentary about NOT being disabled, Stilts and Spokes, which is on Amazon Prime.
The first interview I ever did was with Dr. Good. How did you meet Dr. Good and tell us about Dr. Good Unleashed.
I met Dr. Good through Steve Monahan, the organizer of TEDx Dupree Park. Dr. Good was in the line-up and has been wanting to do a reality show. The goal of the show is to get every cat and dog that is adoptable a home. The premise is to raise awareness by promoting the Homeless Pets Foundation, the Underhound Railroad and Pet Clubs of America in schools and introducing Rescue groups.
What is a fun story from filming Dr. Good Unleashed?
I met New Country radio host, Dallas, while shooting Pet of the Week with Dr. Good on her show. She told us about an injured cat that was hanging around her neighborhood. We brought in Trap King to catch the cat and bring it to Dr. Good. It’s paws were in very bad shape, Dr. Good had never seen anything like it, but treated the cat successfully for a few weeks and Dallas ended up adopting the cat. (Episodes #114, #115, #117). As far as the most "eye-opening" moment from the show was when I found out about the big puppy mill bust a few years ago. Watch Episode #116 on YouTube, "Dr Good Unleashed" and you will learn all about it if you missed that story.
What do you want the community to know about you and how can they connect with you?
Honestly, we love the Woodstock community and the people who live here. It's a community that cares. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is constantly adopting out cats and dogs, they are so active in the community and people respond. That tells me people care. And then there is Dr. Good and his Homeless Pets Foundation. He is trying with all his power to stop the euthanizing of dogs and cats and get them adopted. I would love to have every reader who reads this join us on YouTube as a subscriber to his show "Dr. Good Unleashed" and watch the weekly episodes. They are short, relevant, and can be shared with others to help support this cause. In fact, there are several ways to help, including starting a Pet Club. We are very excited to see where the future of pet rescue goes as we have the support of a major Hollywood studio right now, which means our little local YouTube show may be getting nationwide attention very soon. Which would then mean Georgians would be recognized for their efforts of being leaders in the pet rescue movement. Please email me at: dreampost@yahoo.com if you have any questions, production needs or want to start a Pet Club. Check our our website at:www.dreampostproductions.com.