Righteous Insanity

Righteous Insanity Films - Coming Soon

I decided it might be a good idea to write down all the film projects in the works at RI. Here's a quick run down of what's coming, including info on how you can get involved!

God Told Me To Break Up With You (Post-Production)
Filmed almost four years ago, RI's popular tale of the Christian singles world should be finished this summer... with the possible exception of the "lost" scene that held up its completion. Three scenes are now finished and online in short film format: Denial, How to Pick Up a Christian Babe, and God Told Me To Break Up With You.

Yet (Pre-Production)
A comedic drama about four singles who just haven't found what they're looking for... yet. Natalie Nicole Gilbert (How to Pick Up a Christian Babe) will star and produce from the script she wrote with John Cosper. Filming this summer in LA.

Med 814 (Pre-Production/Casting)
A sci-fi story told in 14 shorts, based on the short story by John Cosper about a conspiracy to eradicate religion with psychotic drugs. Now seeking directors and actors with cameras who would like to get involved. For information, please email johncosper@yahoo.com

The Sensitive Christian Man (Pre-Production)
Eight short films for men's ministry on a wide range of issues. John Cosper, Denny Grinar (Adam and Eve, Never Cheat on a Super Hero), and Tyler Bradley (Baptist Eye for the Catholic Guy) are currently cast. Filming this summer.

Chasing Leia (Pre-Production)
Remake of RI's first film, about a Star Wars fan who falls for a Trekkie. RI regular Denny Grinar will make his directorial debut with this short. Filming in 2008.

Wing Man (In development)
A mockumentary about a super hero sidekick who has to seek a new career in the private sector. Produced by John Cosper and Denny Grinar.

Tolerance (In development)
A short film based on the short story by John Cosper. Aliens live among us, and, in the interest of tolerance, all science fiction featuring bad or hostile aliens has become contraband. Now seeking a co-producer/director who can make this happen sooner rather than later. For more information email johncosper@yahoo.com

Fluffy 2 (In development)
They're baaaaaaack! Trish Angel reunites with fellow former astronaut Stone Brockman to do battle with the cute and fuzzy homicidal aliens again. Script now in development.

For information on any of these projects, email johncosper@yahoo.com

You can also read Med 814 or Tolerance online at www.lunarshuttletickets.com

Film makers and actors wanted!!

Righteous Insanity, a Christian drama and film production company, is seeking film makers and actors to help shoot a sci-fi story in 14 parts. This is a unique story and series, and you do NOT have to be located near me (in Louisville) to play a part. We're not looking for "pros." Just folks with a DV camera, a good eye, and some acting talent.

If you are interested, please email me at johncosper@yahoo.com

This is a story told from different angles, requiring a number of actors and different types of shoots. There's no pay, but this is a chance to be a part of something unique, get a credit, and let your talent shine. You can take on a little or a lot; it's all up to you, so long as you can get the job done.

Film makers and actors wanted!!

Righteous Insanity, a Christian drama and film production company, is seeking film makers and actors to help shoot a sci-fi story in 14 parts. This is a unique story and series, and you do NOT have to be located near me (in Louisville) to play a part. We're not looking for "pros." Just folks with a DV camera, a good eye, and some acting talent.

If you are interested, please email me at johncosper@yahoo.com

This is a story told from different angles, requiring a number of actors and different types of shoots. There's no pay, but this is a chance to be a part of something unique, get a credit, and let your talent shine. You can take on a little or a lot; it's all up to you, so long as you can get the job done.

New Film - God Told Me To Break Up With You

Here's another new clip from an OLD film shoot. This is the opening scene from "God Told Me to Break Up With You", starring Randy D. Pease and Sara Lacy. Enjoy!

Desperate Housewives of the Bible

My old co-worker and friend Bethany Deluna was the inspiration for this one the day she said, "Hey John, why don't you do a skit called Desperate Housewives from the Bible?" This one, like the old Adam and Eve film, was largely inspired by the brilliant Len Cella, creator of the Moron Movies. Enjoy.

Get Desperate Housewives of the Bible and more than 20 other Christian-themed shorts on "Holy Shorts", now on DVD from Righteous Insanity.

24 Hour Film Contest Results

"Never Cheat on a Super Hero" placed 14 out of 71 in the ChristianFilmmakers.org 24 Hour Film Contest. I didn't expect to win, but I am very pleased with the results.

Over the years, I've managed to do well in finding an audience for my drama material. A lot of you out there love RI scripts, and I am thankful you've been able to use them. As a film maker, however, I think I am still seeking my audience. I don't write like most Christian writers, and I don't appeal to the standard Christian comedy (i.e. Chonda Pierce and Mark Lowry) audience. My humor tends to be darker, even meaner at times And this movie had a definite anti-climactic ending a lot of folks didn't like.

Nevertheless, I am proud of what we did, and very proud of those who helped make it. Denny Grinar (Freezy Boy) was just a band geek when I met him. He started hanging out at improv parties, and the theater bug bit him. He works extremely hard at his craft, and Denny is always looking for that one twist that will get a bigger laugh, even sacrificing himself to make it happen.

Jeff Williams is not an actor, but he married a long time friend, Addie, who has acted with me for years. Jeff worked very hard on his role, and when shooting began, he didn't need a lot of direction. His hard work paid off, and he gave a tremendous debut performance as Heatstroke.

Rounding out the cast is another former band geek turned professional wrestler, Jason Alexander. Jason is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and immensely talented. He was extremely nervous, but with more than a decade in the squared circle (much of it as a heel), he had the skills to make the leap to film. He was a natural for Victor Von Spew, and we are already making plans for him to take on more demanding roles in future film projects.

I'd be remiss not to mention the ladies behind the camera. My wife Jessica filled in as Freezy Boy's nagging mom with great gusto. And Addie Williams' costume designs for Freezy Boy and Heatstroke were inspired.

The music score came from Kevin MacLeod, a composer who generously offers a wide range of royalty-free music on his website, www.incompetech.com. I urge all you indy film makers looking for good music to give Kevin's site a look. He has set the mood beautifully in many of my own works.

And last but not least, thanks to Natalie Nicole Gilbert for the use of her song "The Rest of Our Lives" in the car sequence. That definitely seems to be the favorite gag of the film's fans.

But enough of that. If you haven't seen the movie, check it out for yourself below. The web-based video is free to use if you can incorporate it in your ministry. Anyone who wants a full-quality copy can email me and we'll work something out.

New Video - Never Cheat on a Super Hero!

The film featured in the blog today was entered in the christianfilmmakers.org 24 hour film contest today. The version you will see here is an extended cut. (The contest video had to be 3 minutes.) Enjoy!

24 Hour Film Festival

The Christian Filmmakers 24 Hour Film Contest begins in less than seven hours. Righteous Insanity will be competing in this exciting and unique event with a film called... well, you'll just have to check this blog Sunday and find out. Link up with other Christian film makers and learn about the contest at www.christianfilmmakers.org/contest/

Movies for Valentines Day

Whether you have a Valentine or not, there's something for you waiting at getyoked.net. Check out hilarious movies like "Ekin Avenue," "Flirt Medicine," and "How to Pick Up a Christian Babe" for free at www.getyoked.net

Pass it along to a single friend... or just someone who could use a laugh today.

Christian film directors wanted!

Righteous Insanity is seeking young, energetic film directors who have access to a camera and editing computers (or at least a camera; we can do the editing) to help us film some new shorts in 2008. Styles range from light-hearted parody to intense sci-fi to harsh, biting satire. There's no pay up front, but you will get credit, links to your sites/resumes (if you have them to share), and as much accolades, promotion, and thank yous as we can muster.

If you are interested, please send an email to john@righteousinsanity.com with a link to any videos you have online!