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We're finalizing the shot list, the call sheets and coordinating schedules for the upcoming trailer shoot.

Meanwhile, we are still hosting auditions seeking actors and still looking for additional crew. This is just the beginning of what promises to be a great adventure.

There are roles to fill in this movie that are not going to appear in the trailer, but we're looking even now to fill them, so you are encouraged to contact us if you wish to be involved with this film and with our future films, all expected to be filmed in and around Jackson, Michigan.

To apply, visit the Walsh Brothers Productions site, click "enter" and then "contact:"

http://www.walshbrothersproductions.com/,/p>

Another location scout & more auditions today

The day starts with another location scout.

Director of Photography Brian Greenway and I will be doing a location scout in Parma, Michigan, this morning. We're checking lighting, acoustics and anything else that will impact filming. We'll have the preliminary shot list with us to guide us regarding the scenes shot inside. There are also extensive, beautiful grounds that might be utilized in the feature film if we aren't able to use them in the trailer.

After we're finished with the location scout, it's back to Jackson, where Mahalia Greenway and I will be hosting another round of auditions. It's going to be a very busy day.

Brian G. Walsh -- Director, "Walking Apocalypse"

Rewriting the human genome, is it possible?

The plot of “Walking Apocalypse” has to do with one scientist's blanket approach to rewriting the human genome in order to cure all hereditary disease. A noble endeavor, to be sure, but what follows is all-too-typical of the pattern of real life. Something goes terribly wrong.

With protagonist Nick Candelaria infected by the genome-rewriting process and on the run, he finds that his options are severely limited. This is not something you can check into the local hospital for, and if he notifies the authorities they would quarantine him, cutting off any chance of finding a cure to save his life in time.

But is such a thing as rewriting the human genome possible in real life?

The answer is yes, and it's being done. Europe has approved medicines that will rewrite your DNA to cure genetic disorders. This is different from treating symptoms to alleviate suffering, this is an outright cure – and some of these treatments are becoming available now.

It's exciting to think of a time when the human species will be freed from all genetic disorders, but the danger is in outside interference with this noble effort. In the wrong hands, such a process could be used to cause great harm.

For more, please point your browser to:

http://www.dvice.com/archives/2012/11/europe_approves_1.php

Image courtesy of:

http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=31530&picture=structure-of-dna

Brooklyn Exponent Newspaper Front Page Story

We made the front page of the Brooklyn, Michigan Exponent Weekly Newspaper.

This is the link to the Exponent's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Brooklyn-Exponent/309085142482833?group_id=0

Paul Broussard chosen for important role in “Walking Apocalypse”

Actor, Entertainer Paul Broussard has been chosen to play the role of Skeet Wilson, the protagonist's partner and best friend.

Paul is a multi-talented creative professional who wears many hats, with experience that includes entertainment sales, promotion, acting, radio advertising production, voice over artist, event hosting, musician, vocalist, music production, restaurant and bar management. We are pleased and proud to have him as a member of our cast.

Todd Lutz chosen as lead actor for "Walking Apocalypse"

After due deliberation, Todd Lutz has been chosen to play the lead role of Nick Candelaria in "Walking Apocalypse."

Todd auditioned last week and made an immediate, pronounced impact reading the lines of our protagonist. Todd has the physical presence, skill and acting ability to make this a truly memorable role.

Todd was previously the lead in a local Jackson, Michigan production of "The King And I," but we don't want him shaving his head for this role. As is, his hair color, length and style is perfect for the lead role in this film. So no head shaving for those of you who enjoyed Todd's turn as the King of Siam.

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/jackson/index.ssf/2012/10/todd_lutz_shaving_his_head_for.html

This is exciting news for our production as we had some good auditions for the role, but nobody quite

nailed it in every single way like Todd did.

Keep checking back for more exciting news as we get closer to shooting.

More auditions, locations & vehicles sought

More auditions are scheduled for today, along with an afternoon meeting with potential stunt & fight scene coordinators for the trailer and possibly the feature film.

There may also be a special announcement later today. Please check back with this blog later today for the news.

We're also still setting up location scouts as we approach the tentative shooting dates. We still are in need of a local bar, a warehouse, an apartment living room, and a basement lab.

As for vehicles, we're looking for the use of a Hummer or black Suburban-type SUV, along with a pickup truck and a black van. The owner's of said vehicles may appear as an extra and receive credit in the film for the use of their vehicles.

Regarding auditions: Mahalia Greenway is our expert on auditions and she runs this process while I assist and film the actor to get an impression of them in the role they are reading for.

We like to have people come in without having seen the material they are going to read. The actor has to understand that this is our first film, and we are at ground level as a production entity. All we can offer is credit for now, but we do intend to shoot a feature-length film every year. As we grow, the opportunities will increase and we would love to assemble a core group to work with us on every film.