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Indie filmmaker. Prolific poet. Really just a guy named Rob.

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Meet the the people holding the camera! Travis Eckland, a regular collaborator with Whatsabudget, is on board to film The Suitcase II. Meanwhile, Nate Latteer, who will be stepping onto his first Whatsabudget set, has agreed to join the team and take on Karma Kops.
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A yellow and blue background divided by a black bar across the middle, establish the two sections of the image. Each dedicated to one of the upcoming short films we have on deck, Is That Yours? : The Suitcase II is in the yellow section on top, with Karma Kops occupying the blue section at the bottom. A picture of Travis Eckland, our cinematographer for The Suitcase II sits to the left of the image in the yellow top section, with his name and title next to him. He is behind a complicated camera setup on a film set looking at the image he's capturing. A paragraph sits next to the image detailing his being a long time collaborator of ours, and one of my favorite people. It highlights his skill and talent that he brings to the project. The bottom blue section has a picture of cinematographer Nate Letteer behind his own camera rig, peeking out from behind it and looking directly at the audience. Nate is the cinematographer for Karma Kops, and has a paragraph discussing this being his first Whatsabudget Films project.
July 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Much love to our second round of supporters to the campaign! Katrina Marie & Christian O'Shaughnessy! Bring on the laughter!
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#SupportIndieFilm #crowdfunding #comedy
July 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Much love to our first round of supporters to the campaign! Ian Brander, Mandy Bowen, Susan Basler & Mike McNern! Bring on the laughter!

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#SupportIndieFilm #crowdfunding #comedy
a bi-color yellow and blue background with a dark gray bar diagonally cutting across it separating the colors. At the top left corner text reads, "Whatsabudget's Summer of Comedy" and across the bottom right corner text in scripted font reads, "who doesn't need a laugh right now?" In the middle of the image is an oversized heart-hands emoji with a lightly transparent white background that has text inside the heart reading "Supporter Shout-Out! Much love for donating to the films!" with a list of four names of our initial backers, "Ian Brander, Mandy Bowen, Susan Basler, Mike McNern".
July 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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We had couch cudds and belly rubs today. #Catsitting #cuddler
Picture of me laying on a couch with a small gray and tan cat laying curled up against me in the crook of my arm and chest. She is Balthus, and I am scratching her belly as she rolls over to give me access to her tummy.
May 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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image of a cloudy night sky with a bright full moon. At the top, in parenthesis it reads "a midnight musing". Below the moon, is a centered text block that contains the following words, "when the world reaches midnight all those who pushed us over this brink will look on shocked having ignored our generational words of warning and collective cries for caution scratching at their thickness, wondering...how did we get here?" It is signed below that by midnight shadow.
April 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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If you see this, post something monochromatic
A black and white picture of a dimly lit figure against a pure black background, bearded and wearing glasses and a dark hat, reaches towards the camera with a glass in hand offering a toast. He grins somewhat sinisterly.
April 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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No doubt. I have to trick myself by catching the 50% sales at Barnes & Noble, etc so I can say "I'm saving money by spending it"
Collection of Criterion Blu-rays on a book shelf, consisting of the films (from left to right): The Princess Bride, Short Cuts, The Silence of the Lambs, The Ascent, Mikey and Nicky, The Great Dictator, Bamboozled, Triangle of Sadness, Trainspotting, Dr. Strangelove, The Graduate, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Brazil, Being There, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Lost Highway, Inland Empire, The Virgin Suicides, The Magician, and The Color of Pomegranates.
March 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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February 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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âme (2024) has gotten its first set of laurels!!! it does well in the French Duck Film Festival! Big shout out to our cast & crew!!
Title still of the film, with the film's title occupying a large area of the image at the bottom left corner. The image itself is an extreme closeup of the main character's eye as she stares into the lens, tired. A soft blue-green light highlights and shapes the image. In the upper right corner of the image are the Official Selection laurels for the French Duck Film Festival 2024.
May 22, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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an image of the world against the black of space. A small slightly transparent black bar goes across the center of the image, with text printed over the top of it. It reads: I won't accept my fate ...I will create it!" Signed by Midnight Shadow!
April 16, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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One of my favorite lines of all time. Was so unexpected and so well delivered! What's one of your all time fav movie quotes?
A close up screenshot from the final scenes of From Dusk Till Dawn the film, of a soot covered, and slightly bloody George Clooney. His arm and neck tattoo for character Seth Gecko highlighted somewhat in the still. George's face is in the left of the frame, with a blueish-white box covering most of the images right side and more. A quote from the film sits large in yellow text over the transparent colored box that reads, "Psychos do not explode when sunlight hits them. I don't give a fuck how crazy they are!" with some small text below it identifying the actor|character|film.
April 8, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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More Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! Here we have the Godfather of Indie Film in Colorado Springs, Ralph Giordano! We are beyond ecstatic to have this inspirational champion of Springs cinema in our corner on this historic project!
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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Black and white image of a man center frame in a turtleneck and coat looking to the right of the camera. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Ralph Giordano as TBD" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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if you see this, post a monster! #darkart
still frame of a character, in a mask and veil holding a roughly made hand painted sign in a graffiti-riddled tunnel, and the sign reads, "FREE HUGS"
March 23, 2024 at 11:55 PM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! Now we introduce a recent returning player for Whatsabudget, Quinton Blanche! Such an in-demand talent from the Springs, we are lucky to have Q joining our already STACKED cast and crew!
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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a close up headshot of an actor looking directly into the camera. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Quinton Blanche as Pit Boss" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 22, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! And now we come to a regular player throughout the early days of the Whatsabudget Films, Erica Erickson. Erica is making a triumphant return to the Whatsabudget fam as both cast and crew. In the roles of Jane, & AD!
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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a woman looking out passed the camera, a large glass building breezeway in a still frame from a short film. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Erica Erickson as Jane | Assistant Director" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 18, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! We come to a 1st time Whatsabudget player, Megan MacGrath Producer/PM extraordinaire! Megan has been a champion-level addition to the crew, already & I'm ecstatic to have this production powerhouse on our team!

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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Black & white image of a woman center frame, looking with a coy smile away from the lens, the background behind her is out of focus. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Megan MacGrath as Producer/Production Manager" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 11, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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More Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! Up next we have another first timer for a Whatsabudget Films project, McKenzie Martinez. I'm so excited to collab with her once again!

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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a young woman in a yellow sweater smiling at the camera. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "McKenzie C. Martinez as Hair & Make-up Artist" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 9, 2024 at 12:48 AM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! Up next we have a familiar face to many around the indie scene in CO, J. Giordano. Frequent collaborator and friend, J. has a long history with Whatsabudget, & is joining the cast in the role of "Johnny Cash."

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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a man on the phone in black and white, his demeanor suggests he is tired and worn down. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "J. Giordano as 'Johnny Cash'" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 6, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! Now another familiar face and recent Whatsabudget regular player, Cynthia Rodriguez steps into the role of Melissa! We met recently & she's become one of the go-to actors in my book of awesome ppl to work with.

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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a young woman in black with a lav mic on her collar, looking into the lens delivering a news report in a previous role in one of our short films. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Cynthia Rodriguez as Melissa" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 5, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! Kathryn Diana Rogers returns once more, this time around as Gerda! Since our days at UCCS, Kat and I have been collaborating on projects off and on over the years, and it's always great to have her on board!

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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a young woman staring into an unseen light source below her against a large painted mural. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Kathryn Diana Rogers as Gerda" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 3, 2024 at 2:50 AM
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Meet the Cast & Crew! Another familiar face and recent Whatsabudget regular player, Cynthia Rodriguez steps into the role of Melissa! I met Cynthia on the set of a friend's feature, but she's quickly become one of the go-to actors in my book of awesome people to work with. Such a natural.
A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a woman mic'd with a lav mic "reporting on a story" looking directly into the camera. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Cynthia Rodriguez as Melissa" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
March 1, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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Meet the Cast & Crew of E is for Expiation! First up, our lead, (@erynnerynnerynn) Erynn Mitchell playing Darlene Pullen. Erynn's involvement with Whatsabudget goes back many years, and it is great to have her on board for this film too!

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A Meet the Cast & Crew image for our upcoming Stephen King adaptation. Image of a young woman of color, in a faux fur coat with a tshirt underneath. The image has a frame with all of the info about the film, reading "Whatsabudget Films presents E is for Expiation" across the top from the left corner. On the right is a small raised box extending out over the picture that reads, "Meet the Cast & Crew" Across the bottom, there is a QR code in the left corner, that part of the frame also extends out over some of the picture. The code says "donate today!" below it, with hands framing the corners of the code like a filmmaker framing an image with their thumbs and forefingers. Next to the code is a block that reads, "Erynn Mitchell as Darlene Pullen" and the website address sits in the bottom right corner.
February 29, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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an image of a red apple hanging from a tree, sitting largely in the frame, the rain covered apple dripping, with its branch occupying the right side of the image going out out frame. Yellow and brown spotted leaves decorate the background mostly out of focus, a single leaf extending off the left side of the apple's stem is in focus. A soft gray box with text extends from the top left of the image, and the bottom right. White text across both. The top reads, "the fruits that they yield are determined by the roots and the field" While across the bottom, just below the apple it reads, "...what tomorrows will we harvest?" The image is signed by midnight shadow.
February 28, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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An image of old, tattered books with a small band of lightly transparent white cuts across the bottom half of the image. A small musing is written across the band. It reads: "if the past was so inconsequential so much of today wouldn't be devoted to misrepresenting it to the leaders of tomorrow ~ midnight shadow"
February 21, 2024 at 1:58 AM
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Make it Lynchian.
A background image of a close up blue rose with a lightly transparent white bar across the lower section of the image. Over the bar the words are written: "Roses are blue We live in a dream The owls are not At all what they seem ~ Happy Lynchian Valentine"
February 14, 2024 at 2:43 PM