TRIBAL COP cinematographer moves on.

Hello Everyone -- Just when I was getting started on TRIBAL COP. It's a good sign too because it wasn't working with my current rewrites.

Dave who signed on as my Cinematographer had to drop out because of a better offer in Los Angeles. He landed a TV production where he can qualify to get into the Cinematographer's union. And when he gets in - He'll make big bucks $$$$..., I'm happy for Dave who said he will try to get someone else to work on my film TRIBAL COP. He has to move onto bigger things & I'm happy for him.

With that, we had problems with my screenplay which changed drastically to lower the budget. It just wasn't working for me or anyone else. So, Dave's quitting is a blessing in disguise. I will go back to my original script and continue to work on making it an "A" production.

The rewrites helped because I got to work on the dialogue with all the characters. All my action sequences & other characters are back to be developed even more. I have to put it down for a bit. I'm "dizzy" rewriting. -- A big thanks to all the actors & actresses at my actor table read of TRIBAL COP. It helped more than they know.

I have other projects I'm working on as a writer & actor. So, stay tuned. TRIBAL COP is not dead yet. It's just gonna get better.

I'm gonna have a pizza to gain back the 12 pounds I lost for this project. 

Roscoe Pond "SMILES"

TRIBAL COP revisions continue forth...,

TRIBAL COP will continue to be revised. The story is still intact even though the scenes, characters & dialogue had been reworked.

Again, the budget has transformed my screenplay & it is a good thing. I went over to the Sandia resort & casino yesterday & the locale is great.

Remember, I will contact each actor & actress by July 4, 2014 about casting & the shooting schedule. Go below to all my other posts for full details on this very independent production. 

RP

Roscoe Pond on lack of lead roles for Native American men.

I wrote TRIBAL COP back in 2010 because of the lack of lead roles for Native American men in Hollywood. I scheduled my actor table read earlier this year because I wanted to get things done instead of just sitting around & waiting for what?

After the table read - I realized that TRIBAL COP isn't perfect & needed more rewrites. But, it has to move forward whether good or bad. I believe it is a worthy mystery based on the story laid out. I am proud of TRIBAL COP & if it isn't seen by a mass audience. Then that's okay. At least I am doing it..., Here we go!

Roscoe Pond

Umatilla / Nez Perce Tribe

Roscoe Pond loses 10 pounds for lead role in TRIBAL COP.

Filming of TRIBAL COP will begin June 2014. All the major cutaways & exterior shots will be done first. Plus, all of the major scenes with Roscoe Pond as lead tribal cop named, Stephan. We will take this each day as it comes. There will be no rushing. Each shot has to be important. Roscoe has been working out at the gym & has lost 10 pounds for the lead role of Stephan.

Roscoe will contact each actor & actress concerning their parts by July 4, 2014. It will be kept under wraps for contracts & scheduling purposes. Stephan's sister named Maggie will expand & Roscoe will contact 5 native actresses he wants to read for the part. That includes Cindy Long who read Maggie's part at the table read last February. So, stay tuned..., Remember, this an Ultra, Ultra-Low budget production & cast discussions will obviously be vital. RP

TRIBAL COP table read Fe. 2014 with Kenneth & Roscoe

TRIBAL COP characters and action scenes cut because of budget

Native actor - Rog Benally did a wonderful job reading the second lead role as Luke Byers at the TRIBAL COP table read. I made the tough decision to drop the character all together because of budget concerns. I also cut Uncle Clarence & forensic specialist named Kathy. The major car crash scenes had to be cut too. Again, all because of budget concerns. I will contact Lynnette who read Kathy's role & Ernest Tsosie who read as uncle Clarence.

TRIBAL COP table read Feb. 2014

I want to thank the three other Native actors I had considered for the tribal cop partner of Luke Byers. This is an indie production & budget comes first. I know you all understand. RP

Thanks to Actors & Actresses at TRIBAL COP table read Feb. 2014

Hello everyone,

• Thanks to the Native Actors & Actresses who came from out of New Mexico state to my actor-table read of TRIBAL COP. You want to work & I love that kind of dedication.
• All of you helped in shaping my screenplay for the upcoming production. That's what table reads are for & again you are appreciated.
• Unfortunately, I can only use Local New Mexico performers with TRIBAL COP because of budget concerns. 

Roscoe Pond