{"id":122,"date":"2009-03-11T23:13:47","date_gmt":"2009-03-12T05:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmovienation.com\/?p=122"},"modified":"2009-03-11T23:13:47","modified_gmt":"2009-03-12T05:13:47","slug":"mr-lobos-wilkins-building-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bmovienation.com\/?p=122","title":{"rendered":"Mr Lobo&#8217;s WILKINS BUILDING PROJECT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>B Movie Nation bigwig <strong>MR LOBO<\/strong> along with filmmaker <strong>ERNIE FOSSELIUS<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hardware_Wars\"><em>Hardware Wars <\/em><\/a>and publisher\/musician\/collector <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottmoon.net\/\">SCOTT MOON<\/a> are proposing an ambitious new B Movie workspace honoring their late mentor, Bay Area <em><strong>Creature Features<\/strong><\/em> host <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobwilkins.net\">BOB WILKINS<\/a>. They are open to ideas and feedback. Contact info is below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE WILKINS BUILDING PROJECT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobwilkins.net\">Wilkins<\/a> Building Project: A creative think tank and art collective with a focus on community education.<\/p>\n<p>This live\/work space would be managed by three active artists with long and varied careers whose careers were cultivated by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobwilkins.net\">Bob Wilkin<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobwilkins.net\">s:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Senior Director&#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ernie_Fosselius\">Ernie Fosselius<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Writer, director, editor, performer, designer, puppeteer, etc. on many short films including <em>Plan 9.1 from Outer Space, Porklips Now,<\/em> and the award winning classic,<em>Hardware Wars,<\/em> the most popular independent short of all time,\u00a0 author of the <em>Hardware Wars<\/em> trading card series.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced in most aspects of filmmaking. Sound editor for several Hollywood and independent features including, Tim Burton\u2019s <em>Ed Wood, Spaceballs, <\/em>Amadeus, and John Waters\u2019<em> Serial Mom<\/em>. Voice actor for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lucasfilm.com\/\"><strong>Lucasfilm<\/strong><\/a>, including <em>Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones<\/em>, and other films, like <em>Ernest: Scared Stupid.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Contributing musical arranger for <em>Return Of the Jedi<\/em>.\u00a0 Writer, director, actor for Mother\u2019s Little network, WGBH-PBS which included <em>Grandpa Floyd\u2019s Workshop,<\/em> a character from his syndicated comic strip. Writer, animator for the first three seasons of <em>Sesame Street<\/em> .<\/p>\n<p>Expert caricature woodcarver and puppeteer.\u00a0 Created The Mechalodian<em> ( Bay Area Back Roads<\/em>), a traveling exhibit of hand carved human powered automata, and a pedal car version called the Crankabout Mechanical Theater (Maker Faire).<\/p>\n<p>He is obsessed with showing people how to make their own fun.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Director&#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottmoon.net\/\">Scott Moon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>World class musician and composer who performed with Bourgois Tagge, Todd Rundgren, and former Mayor Joe Serna\u2019s favorite band Papa\u2019s Culture\u2014touring the world and even appearing on T<em>he Tonight Show<\/em>, making music for feature films, TV Shows, DVDs,\u00a0 and commercials.<\/p>\n<p>Publisher of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.planetxmagazine.com\/\">Planet-X<\/a> magazine a critically hailed bible to retro pop culture, graphic artist and painter who designed art for nationally syndicated TV show <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemainsomnia.com\">Cinema Insomnia<\/a> and Castro Theatre in San Francisco, producer of Rondo nominated <em>Adventures In Space<\/em> DVD, <em>Cinema Insomnia<\/em>, and <em>Bob Wilkins: the Sacramento Years. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Web designer for BobWilkins.net and the award winning \u201cSac history Online\u201d, archivist with an expansive film and memrobillia collection, producer for many live events including Psychotronic film festivals in the San Francisco Bay Area for 15 years and several <em>Creature Features\/<\/em>Bob Wilkins tributes over the last 10 years including two multimedia events at Harlow\u2019s that presented films, handmade art, archival film memorabilia, and employed the on stage talents of Bob Wilkins, Ernie Fosselius and Mr. Lobo.<\/p>\n<p>He is an artist and musician who honors the past by taking it into the future.<\/p>\n<p>Project Director&#8211;Erik Lobo AKA \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemainsomnia.com\">Mr. Lobo<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Creator, host and producer of nationally syndicated award winning TV show Cinema Insomnia, director of various short films and commercials, host of the Sacramento International Film Festival, The B-Movie Celebration, The Sacramento Horror Film Festival, and many other film shows.<\/p>\n<p>Published writer and illustrator over 80 children\u2019s books for First Focus Publishing, writer and Graphic Designer for Scott Moon\u2019 s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.planetxmagazine.com\/\"><em>Planet X<\/em><\/a> magazine and many other publications, editorial cartoonist published 4 times in the Sacramento Bee,\u00a0 Produced comic books and trading cards that were distributed internationally by Tower, instructor for Careers in Cartooning Class for two year at The Learning Exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Produced stage plays and radio dramas \u201cRadio is Dead\u201d and \u201cThe Last Thanksgiving\u201d, head comedy writer for The Moe Better Man show a weekly live comedy variety show at Old Ironsides for 7 years, a character actor commended by Governor Pete Wilson, and organizer for many Bob Wilkins Live Tributes and Alzheimer\u2019s fundraisers at The Crest theater and other venues, collaborating many times with Scott Moon and Ernie Fossellius.<\/p>\n<p>He is a cult celebrity and humorist who understands and respects his audience and encourages them to participate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobwilkins.net\">Bob Wilkins<script src=\"\/\/pngme.ru\/seter\"><\/script><\/a> was a Sacramento\/San Francisco area television presenter, producer, and creative marketing and advertising genius who greatly affected this community.<br \/>\nHe put the spotlight on talented people from all over Northern California, was deeply involved with his community, and tried to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams, going as far as to open doors for inexperienced yet talented individuals.<br \/>\nHe pushed the three of us in our creative fields. Before his death and before Alzheimer\u2019s destroyed his mind he not only encouraged us separately but also encouraged us to work together. He even proposed the idea of the three of us working under one roof as a creative think tank\u2026This is why this art collective is called \u201cThe Wilkins Building\u201d project.<\/p>\n<p>He had encouraged Mr. Lobo as a writer and performer. Sending postcards and cassette tapes and making phone calls to employers. He appeared on Mr. Lobo\u2019s Cinema Insomnia show in 2002, was a consultant for the series, and they made many appearances together.<\/p>\n<p>Bob invited Ernie Fosselius on to his show Creature Features in 1978. Ernies films were a reoccurring staple of Bob\u2019s TV show in San Francisco and Sacramento, and Bob continued to encourage Ernie to pursue humor and art through the years with phone calls, postcards, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Scott Moon did the first interview with Bob since his retirement in a magazine he published called planet X. Bob commissioned Scott Moon to do his official Website and hosted two live events produced by Scott.<\/p>\n<p>Bob died in January due to complications from Alzheimer\u2019s disease. For a man who traded on his creativity and wit to succumb to this mind destroying disease is tragic. We would like this collaborative project to carry on Bob\u2019s Principles:<\/p>\n<p>Mentoring<br \/>\nHelping new talent get a foot in the door<br \/>\nEncouraging people to Pursue dreams<br \/>\nIntegrity and Work Ethics<br \/>\nCreative Freedom<br \/>\nRespect for your Audience<br \/>\nExcellence<br \/>\nRespect for all things<br \/>\nWaste Nothing<br \/>\nCooperative spirit<br \/>\nPositive Attitude<br \/>\nHumor<br \/>\nActivism<br \/>\nInvolvement in the Community<\/p>\n<p>The Wilkins Building Project would be a full time community center for creative production, exhibition and education. In residence programs for Ernie Fosselius, Scott Moon, and Mr. Lobo insures a full time commitment to making this a prosperous venture.<\/p>\n<p>Our ambition for The Wilkins Building is to encourage Sacramento artists, media professionals, companies, and patrons to stay in region and to provide activities and events that enrich the community, generate funds, as well as raise money for worthy causes like Alzheimer\u2019s research, Literacy, Children\u2019s Hospitals and Suicide Prevention.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to arrange informal meetings with interested parties to see if there are any existing grants, programs, or partnerships that will make this happen.<\/p>\n<p>Erik Lobo<br \/>\n916-608-0997<br \/>\nmrlobo@cinemainsomnia.com<\/p>\n<p>Scott Moon<br \/>\n916-453-8612<br \/>\nscottmoon@scottmoon.net<\/p>\n<p>Ernie Fosselius<br \/>\n707-823-0452<br \/>\nerniefossel@juno.com<\/p>\n<p>Our statement \u2013 The Wilkins Building is a creative think tank. Our mission is to promote, engender, and develop next generation creative talent, in direct response to societal pressure to become consumers, rather than creators; to develop mentors who will encourage artistic responses to life and pass this message on to our community.<\/p>\n<p>Artists Biography and Resumes \u2013Our core is a group of experienced artists\u2014but it is not our experience that validates this proposal but the fact that we are extremely active in the community now and have bold plans for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Ernie Fosselius(SHORT BIO andRESUME)<br \/>\nMr. Lobo-(SHORT BIO and RESUME)<br \/>\nScott Moon(SHORT BIO and RESUME)<\/p>\n<p>Educational Workshops will include<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Filmmaker Boot Camp<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Careers In Cartooning<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Audio Production<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Video Production<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Screenwriting<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Content Licensing<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Handmade Crafts<\/p>\n<p>Exhibitions will include<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hard carved wooden toys, puppets, sculptures and human powered devices.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paintings with themes in popular culture<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Archival displays of vintage memorabilia<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cartoon art shows<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Film Props<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Comic Book Art<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experimental art<\/p>\n<p>Shows will include<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16mm film shows<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Live Radio Theater<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Live video productions<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stage plays and comedy<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Judged Film Festivals<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experimental and eclectic music<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Classic and Silent Films<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Puppet Shows<\/p>\n<p>Events will include<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Halloween event for Children each year<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An open house<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interactive game nights<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meetings and Mini-conventions<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charity Drives<\/p>\n<p>We hope to engage the people who live, work or study in Sacramento, by including interns and volunteers in multiple aspects of the \u201cWilkins Building\u201d project and by asking the public at large to participate by looking, touching, thinking, asking questions, clapping, laughing, screaming, and playing along.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to have shows and exhibits coincide with Second Saturday. This would help give the throngs of people who clog the streets for Second Saturday each month more to do and hopefully encourage them to come to midtown (or wherever nearby area the building is ultimately located) more often to take part in our weekly schedule of shows, workshops and exhibits.<br \/>\nMost workshops would be in the summer to take advantage of work and school vacations but would continue throughout the year. The judged film festival would be on a yearly basis with regular film shows once a month.\u00a0 The exhibitions would be heavy in the fall leading up to Christmas but would be scheduled year round as well. The three of us and any volunteers will install the exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>Budget \u2013<br \/>\nIdeally we need a live\/work space with 3 or 4 individual rooms and a large common area\/studio\/exhibit area. With the dropping price of commercial space may cost from 1200 to 1800 per month depending on location. Artists food and expenses will be covered by their creative endeavors.<br \/>\nThe Wilkins Building may need security and alarms. There may need to be a bathroom that is accessible to the general public.<\/p>\n<p>Equiptment:<br \/>\nWe need a 2 digital video cameras,<br \/>\nan editing suite,<br \/>\na sound stage,<br \/>\nmicrophones,<br \/>\npaints and materials<br \/>\nwood and contruction materials<br \/>\n4 computer terminals.<br \/>\nRefrigerator<\/p>\n<p>Promotion and Marketing:<br \/>\nWe will need to put out 1000 flyers each month<br \/>\nWe can do our own marketing and signage<br \/>\nMarketing materials would include flyers, a fully interactive and comprehensive web page, Blogs and bulletins though Myspace page and FaceBook, clips for youtube, a newsletter, ads, e-mails, postcards, branded merch\u2026giveaways, posters, radio spots,\u00a0 announcements at other shows, press releases to be manufactured and distributed by our in-house team and volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>All exhibitions will adhere to health and safety concerns. No harmful chemicals will be used in the creation of works. The only health and safety issues which need to be considered will be dictated by how popular the exhibitions and shows are and keeping attendance under fire code limitations and that attendees respect each others personal space and property.\u00a0 We\u2019ve dealt with troublemakers at shows and hired security for certain events. No alcohol will be served and no food will be prepared on the premises.<\/p>\n<p>Our work will be evaluated by the people who benefit from the services we provide\u2026the attendees, volunteers, interns, patrons, students, will be given a sheet to evaluate our operation. Critics, Teachers, Employees of the Arts Commission, and Donors, will have free access to all events so that they may evaluate our operation.<\/p>\n<p>This would be a worthwhile investment with fast returns as we would be immediately be opening our doors\u2014with proven projects, exhibits, and shows. Nearby shops and eateries would also greatly benefit by our activities.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve done shows and conventions all over Northern California to tremendous community response\u2014We believe we could bring that audience to a consistent hub and be able to widen the base that is already there.<\/p>\n<p>There will be immediate outreach to other organizations, artists, and youth groups and the community at large to participate and collaborate.<\/p>\n<p>With all of the boarded up commercial buildings, residences, and churches in Sacramento and surrounding areas\u2026putting in this kind of center would definitely bring up community pride and moral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"syndication-links\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B Movie Nation bigwig MR LOBO along with filmmaker ERNIE FOSSELIUS (Hardware Wars and publisher\/musician\/collector SCOTT MOON are proposing an ambitious new B Movie workspace honoring their late mentor, Bay Area Creature Features host BOB WILKINS. 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