The Road Home Soundtrack

The Road Home Soundtrack has just been added to the website here. Among the contibuting artists are Blame It On Society, Brady Alan Jones, and bluegrass band, Out and Runnin. Also contributing to the album is the film's director, Mark Smith.

Blame It On Society is J. Dodson's solo project which was originally nothing more than wanting to write "cheesy video game music". The project is helped along by derelict collaborators Evan Lee Arps (midi), Ellis Dee (guitar), Ivan Yakinov (special effects), and Dan Druff (drums). J.D. likes to hang out, write music, and rub shoulders with strange music-types in Phoenix, AZ and Nashville, TN. For more music from Blame It On Society, including the newly released Hyperdrive Motel,please visit http://www.blameitonsociety.net/. Downloading for personal use is allowed and encouraged.

Brady Alan Jones is a singer/songwriter based out of Nashville Tennessee. Invoking sounds of Merel Haggard and David Alan Coe, Brady Alan Jones is a reminder to what real country music should sound like. Visit www.myspace.com/bradyalanjones to hear more from Brady Alan Jones.

Click HERE to listen.

More Pictures from December 4th

On the phone with Tyson Smith before the show

Mark and Jeff before the show

The Road Home Q and A

Mark Smith

Jeffery L. Parks

Guests wait to see The Road Home

Aaron Smith arrives from California

December 4th in Pictures

The Road Home plays at the Belcourt Theatre on december 4th, 2008

The Belcourt Theatre

Laura Clark

The Road Home plays in the 1925 Hall

Mark Smith, Deb Smith, Don Smith

Aaron Smith, Jeff Parks, Deb Smith

Mark Smith, Laura Clark

Thank you.

So, Dec. 4th has passed and I just wanted to share my feelings with all of you about this momentous event. It was a really exciting experience getting to show our film at the Belcourt, and I'm extremely thankful to everybody that showed up and donated their time and money to this film, and us. This has been a really awesome ride for me and knowing people liked the film was a validation for the past two years of work we've put into the film. It was a night I will always remember and I'm glad that I was able to share it with everybody involved in the film, as well as, you, the audience. It was a life-altering night for me. Please don't forget about us or the film, as the next few months roll on, and we will keep everyone posted regarding the film festivals and DVD availability. In closing, I love you all and The Road Home loves you all. Thank you again for... everything.

Sincerely,

Mark Smith
Director, The Road Home

December 4th is finally here...

After two and a half years, the time has come for everyone to share in the experience that has been The Road Home. Tonight, at the Belcourt Theatre at 7pm, is the Nashville screening of the movie. I would like to thank everyone that has shown interest in the project. Also a very special thanks to those of you who have been telling all your friends and getting the word out about this event. If you know anyone else, who might be interested in this project, or just anyone not doing anything tonight, let them know what's going on. In the mean time, have a great day, and I'll see you all tonight.

Jeffery L. Parks

A Sit Down with Tyson Smith

Since completing The Road Home, Tyson Smith, who plays Will, has been a very busy man. In addition to moving to LA, he has also been busy working on a new project. I had a chance to speak with him last week, and he was kind enough to take a trip down memory lane and reflect back on the movie. (Tyson)

How are you today? I'm good. I've been busy, but doing alright.

So have you seen the movie? I had the chance to see a rough cut a few months back and really enjoyed it.

You play Will in the movie, in your own words; tell us a little about Will. Will is a normal guy from a normal little town. He just wants to be happy, but has some trouble figuring out where to find that happiness. He struggles with being more assertive in his actions and I think it’s due to the fact that he's uncertain what will make him happy.

Most of your scenes are with Geoff James and Aaron Smith, who two completely different types of people, not to mention their characters were complete opposites as well, what was it like working with them? Tell us a little about how their characters affect and drive Will. Both Geoff and Aaron are very talented actors and they were great to work with. Geoff's and Aaron's characters are sort of like the angel and demon on the shoulders of Will. Geoff's character tries to make sure Will does the right thing and walks a straight line, while Aaron's character humorously urges Will to be the bad boy and go after his desires. Will sometimes becomes annoyed with one or the other... or both for that matter.

And then there’s Laura Clark… Ah, yes... Laura. Is she still play'n the spoons for money? Anyways, she was great and I really enjoyed working with her.

So how would you describe your overall experience working on The Road Home? Working on The Road Home has been my best experience working in film, thus far. I learned a lot, I met great people, made lasting friendships, rode in the back of moving truck while operating a camera strapped to the tailgate, ate BBQ, rolled in the dirt, laughed a lot, and spent one summer+ making something I truly enjoyed! I just want to say thanks for giving me that opportunity.

Since finishing the movie, you’ve relocated to LA, how’s that going? It's going alright. I've been pretty busy trying to clear my schedule of the daily grind and allow myself the chance to do what I actually came out here for. Besides that, I've made an effort to get out and see the city and all it has to offer - I really like it here.

What’s next for Tyson Smith? Currently, in an effort to stay creatively active, I've been writing a comedic webisode with another filmmaker friend of mine. We're hoping to begin production in 2009. I'll keep you posted.

Thank you Tyson, and we look forward to seeing that when it's finished.

Alive and kicking

Hello, all. This is Mark with a long-overdue message to you, the audience. Many things have occurred with this film that were, and still are, a surprise to me. We worked with some great actors, met many great local people that were extremely kind and helpful, and took a complete shot in the dark with making a feature film. Here we are, two years later, with a feature film that will soon be released to the public, and I am still reminding myself of how cool this is. Part of what's kept this alive for me has been the interest that everybody has taken in us and the movie. People just asking simple questions like "Are you still making that movie?" has made a big difference for me, in terms of motivation. Another part is that it has been a great experience making this thing, across-the-board. It's been a cool journey with, hopefully, some more road left to travel. I'd like to send many thanks to those of you that frequent the website, MySpace pages, and wherever else the film is getting some play, and for sharing your knowledge of The Road Home with others. My hope for the film is that everybody that sees it will get something out of it, in some way. So, before you bring out the rotten tomatoes and cabbage, give us and our movie a chance to entertain you, and I think you'll be pleased. I look forward to seeing you all at the premiere, whether I know you or not, and I hope you enjoy our film. My apologies for leaving you all high and dry for the past several months, but this movie's gettin' done, son.

Sincerely,

Mark
Director, Co-Producer of The Road Home

P.S. Don't forget! Dec. 4th, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - The Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, TN - $5 admission. You can't go wrong!

December 4th, are you gonna be there?

The wait is finally over! After more than year, The Road Home will finally be premiering for all to see. I would like to thank all who have been waiting for your patience, and look forward to seeing you at the Belcourt Theatre on Thursday December 4th. Those looking to get tickets early, you can do so on the Belcourt website here.

If you are coming and know someone who might be interested, please, invite them to come along. Personally speaking, a packed house would be the most satisfying way to hi-light this unbelievable process. Not mention, it would be a great way to show support for the unbelievable group of folks who gave up an entire summer of their lives to help a couple of first time feature filmmakers achieve the unlikely.

Run time will be around 90 minutes with the film beginning at 7 P.M. After the movie, the floor will be open to any questions you may have to any of the actors or filmmakers that are at the screening.

Once again, I look forward to seeing everyone there. If there are any questions please email me at jeff@jlpfilms.com for more information. Best wishes to all.

Jeffery L. Parks
Writer/Producer

Outtake Video

The outtake video is up on the website here: http://www.theroadhomemovie.com/innerpageouttakereel.html Give it look and tell us what you think.

Jeffery L. Parks
Writer/Producer

The Road Home One Sheet

check it out kids, and tell me what you think.

Jeffery L. Parks

Writer/Producer

Update!

Hello, everybody. Mark Smith, Director of The Road Home, giving you all a status update on The Road Home. We have completed yet another edit of the film and our running time is now 1 hr. and 29 minutes, minus credits. Over the past few weeks Jeff and I, with the assistance of our actors, have been completing the dialogue replacement of the film and will continue to do so over the next few weeks. We still have Sound Editing and Music to knock out, along with those last minute polishes and tricks to execute to help you, the viewers, enjoy our film as much as possible. So, put simply, The Road Home is still alive and strong and coming soon! Thanks for all your support!

Mark Smith, Director

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