A year ago, the notion of creating a short musical science fiction fantasy about Mars was just a seed.
Here’s the full flower, from the new performance piece, “Scheduled Flights on a Theremin.”.
The Aviary On Mars
EMULATOR
The New Film by Michael Jason Allen
(that I’m in!?)
Here’s the official trailer for Michael Jason Allen’s 7th feature film, “EMULATOR,” which premiers on
June 20 in Phoenix, AZ. It’s the second movie by this phenomenal independent film maker that I’ve
been in – the first being “An Idle Mind is the Devil’s Playground.”
For all the thereminists out there, “Idle Mind” is also the film that features my original theremin score.
Jason found me through Reverb Nation, and composing the film’s score was all I was originally
supposed to do. Somehow, it’s turned into acting work as well.
Why is This Man Smiling?
Simple. He has a new lease on life. It used to be a sentence of life in prison. Now it’s life on the outside.
Freedom, for the first time in 50 years. Now he’s rehabilitated. Now he’s helped hundreds of men like
himself to reform. Now he’s a role model – someone you’d look up to, someone you’d want to emulate.
But fifty years ago, he was a serial killer. Not someone you’d admire. Not someone you’d ever want
to run into. Not someone you’d ever want to emulate – unless…
…unless you’re the copycat killer in Michael Jason Allen’s new feature film, “EMULATOR,” premiering
June 20th at Super Saver Cinemas 8, 2710 W. Bell Rd., #1125 in Phoenix, Arizona . Watch for the trailier,
coming May 13th on facebook, Youtube and https://www.hesaidshesaidproductions.com/emulator.html.
One for the Books in
Michael Jason Allen’s “EMULATOR”
It’s one for the books, all right. Dr. Charlie Sorland, reformed serial killer turned anti-violence activist
and author, is seen here posing with a few fans of his new DVD, Violence is Obsolete. After 50 years
in prison, Soreland has been paroled and is now on the book tour circuit. Trouble is, someone else has
picked up where Charlie left off 50 years ago. A copycat killer is on a rampage and the police are after
Charlie, the one person who might be able to help catch him.
EMULATOR, Michael Jason Allen’s 7th feature, film premiers on June 20th in Phoenix, Arizona.
Those of us eagerly awaiting the date (after playing the role of Charlie, eager is an understatement) can
soon catch the trailer that’s scheduled for release on May 13th.
For more info, visit www.hesaidshesaidproductions.com.
Or on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2311982422410757
Ready for Takeoff at Event Horizon
with “Scheduled Flights on the Theremin”
Event Horizon, Philly’s renowned electronic music concert series is back at 8:ooPM on Saturday,
April 27th. I’ll be premiering a new batch of original compositions, “Scheduled Flights on the
Theremin – An Ambient Tour of Alternate Realities.” Admission is FREE!
Event Horizon – Ambient, Electronic, Experimental and Space Music
The Rotunda
University of Pennsylvania Campus
4014 Walnut Street
The New Film from Michael Jason Allen:
“EMULATOR” – Good News…and Bad News
The GOOD News is…
In writer/director/actor Michael Jason Allen’s seventh feature film, EMULATOR, after 50 years in prison,
Dr. Charles Sorland (depicted here with his attorney), is receiving the good news that he’s being granted
limited parole. A convicted serial killer at the age of 18, Sorland has turned his life around. With a degree in
psychology and education, he’s become model prisoner and an author/advocate at the leading edge of prisoner
reform methodology.
The BAD news is that a druggy goth weirdo has taken a liking to Charlie’s old M.O. and is killing people
exactly the way Charlie did 50 years ago. Now the cops are after Charlie – for his help.
For more information about all of Michael Jason Allen’s films, visit: www.hesaidshesaidproductions.com
On the Trail of a Copycat
After fifty years in prison, psychologist Dr. Charlie Sorland (me?!) is released to help catch the Century City
Copycat Killer. EMULATOR, the new feature film by writer/Director Michael Jason Allen is coming soon.
This is my second time working with Jason (who is one of the best kept secrets of indie filmmaking).
As far as I’m concerned, the secret is out. A fascinating experience. I’m completely blown away by
his consummate professionalism, organizational skills and unerring vision. If you ever have the
opportunity to work with him, do not hesitate. Say, “yes!”
EMULATOR
Coming in May…
Michael Jason Allen’s New Feature Film
…and ME?! Yeah. Me. In 2016, I thought screenwriter and Director, Michael Jason Allen’s film,
“An Idle Mind is the Devil’s Playground,” was both my film debut and swan song.
Wrong…here it is, 2019. Jason is at it again, and now, so am I – playing Dr. Charlie Sorland in EMULATOR.
According to the synopsis:
In 2003, 70 year-old Charlie Sorland is conditionally released from death row for good behavior and societal
contributions after serving 50 years for serial murders. With a news story on his release and his dedication to
deter others from violence, impressionable Jason Lutra sees the story and takes an unhealthy interest in Charlie.
As new murders begin to occur by way of Charlie’s old m.o., Detective Brent Lowe takes notice of the similarities
and employs Charlie’s help in getting into the mind of his own copycat killer with promises of a full pardon for
the catch. While Detective Lowe struggles to nail down a solid suspect, Charlie helps to confirm Jason as the
copycat killer per the undisputed evidence. Charlie’s redemption now depends on whether or not Jason can
divert Detective Lowe’s suspicions to avoid the rap.
As with all of Jason’s extraordinary films, this undertaking is a labor of sacrifice and love. You can help bring
this movie to the screen and receive some perks in the process by CLICKING HERE, then scrolling down to the
bottom of the page.
We’re in the midst of shooting right now! More to come…
New Theremin Stuff Coming Soon!
Until Then, a Reprise…
There’s a new CD of original compositions being created right now, as well as three more music videos
in the works. Holidays may delay things, so, here’s an encore of one of the pieces used in live performance.
While We Wait…
Things are in a holding pattern for the duration of the time spent working on the new film,
(see below), so, in keeping with the last reprise, here are some theremin video reminders…
Coming Soon: Gabriel Fauré’s “Berceuse” and the original “Aviary on Mars.”