To donate to Duende and the Do Easy Boys just click below on the PayPal “Donate” button and BAM! You’re making movies. Tumblr (3.0; @duende-sol)http://duendemovie.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/47066141" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>A music video style glimpse into our first 10 days of production.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/29133039904http://duendemovie.com/post/29133039904Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:29:35 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ckFQ-7743Rc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>We are happy to have Luzelena Mendoza starring as “Elena” in Duende: Suit of Lights.  The role will not be too much of a stretch for Luz, as she plays an otherworldly spirit who enchants our Matador.  Here’s a video for the song “Juniper” from Luz’s band Y La Bamba, proving she’s no stranger to the supernatural transformation genre.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/26019210242http://duendemovie.com/post/26019210242Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:05:00 -0700<a href="http://www.cerimonhouse.org/lee-adam-sam/">Lee, Adam, and Sam</a>: <p>Our beloved Matador, Gilberto Martin Del Campo, has adapted three sections of Steinbeck’s East of Eden, and will be directing two shows this week at the Little Church Theater in NE Portland.  Click the link for show times and tickets.  </p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25932461468http://duendemovie.com/post/25932461468Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:22:00 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gss5560rIYw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Turns out Portland, OR is the perfect place to cast the lead role for a movie about an outlaw Matador, as Portland happens to be the home of Gilberto Martin Del Campo- a dead ringer for the graceful yet tortured soul of Huerfanito De Santiago, Matador in Duende: Suit of Lights.  This movie would not be remotely possible without Gilberto.  Here’s a short sample of his work…</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25913552645http://duendemovie.com/post/25913552645Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:40:59 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eLAO-IGN1gw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Fresh off a tour to promote the excellent new album “A Monument” with his band Tu Fawning, lead roles in two feature films with Portland filmmaker EP Davee under his belt in recent years, and an impressive slew of other creative endeavors to his credit, we are grateful that The Joe Haege is making time to play fast-talking-fallen angel-turned-rodeo clown Sonny Peth in Duende: Suit of Lights.  Here’s a sample of Joe’s character work.  ”How Are You Doing” all that Joe?    </p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25912616096http://duendemovie.com/post/25912616096Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:18:00 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kzCqVhnenVE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>When the script called for “an apparition in the desert playing guitar” we asked Sir Richard Bishop if he would fill those shoes.  He said yes.  Another battle won in the war to make an independent feature film!</p> <p>“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.” - Sun Tzu, The Art of War</p> <p><a href="http://www.sirrichardbishop.net" target="_blank">www.sirrichardbishop.net</a></p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25911857530http://duendemovie.com/post/25911857530Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:02:00 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31151630" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Ladies, gentlemen, mere mortals…Mrs. Edna Vasquez.  We are pleased to announce that Edna will play the role of Lola in Duende: Suit of Lights.  Okay, we are honored and bursting at the seams to have Edna on board for this film.  Coincidentally, the character of Lola has a few vocal performances in the film.  Here is a video feature with Edna by local rag Portland Monthly.         </p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25911433781http://duendemovie.com/post/25911433781Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:53:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67mladx0J1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Farm House location.  Courtesy of Blackbird Farm.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/blackbird-farm" target="_blank">http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/blackbird-farm</a></p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25910999683http://duendemovie.com/post/25910999683Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:43:58 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67medc3Lm1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our very own Main Street.  Who needs Hollywood back lots when there’s a new ghost town popping up in America every few years.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25910797721http://duendemovie.com/post/25910797721Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:39:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67lu3VIi71qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sarge, our Producer, producing some major props.  Bull horns, bull’s ear.  You want an ear?  He can get you an ear, believe me.</p> <p>PS. No animals will be harmed by us in the making of this film.  This ear came from a butcher’s shop that was going to toss it.  We shall use it in ceremony.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25910189843http://duendemovie.com/post/25910189843Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:27:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67lmoqvoM1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our witches ride in style.  </p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25909955941http://duendemovie.com/post/25909955941Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:23:00 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35482879" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Filmmaker, book maker, joke maker, maker outer, outer space cowboy, and so much more, Mikey Kampmann will play Jimmy “the kid” Parker in Duende: Suit of Lights.  He’s been down since day one and has the blog to prove it…</p> <p><a href="http://mikeygoingdown.tumblr.com/%C2%A0" target="_blank">http://mikeygoingdown.tumblr.com/ </a></p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25902156179http://duendemovie.com/post/25902156179Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:15:58 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jwQSVtG8LWM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Globetrotting with Bacon Dan!  Dan Considine will be playing Wiley “Action” Jackson, a shape-shifting rodeo clown, in Duende: Suit of Lights.  We will all wake on set (too early) as happier people with Dan’s inspiring presence and perfectly cooked bacon at the breakfast table!  We are very excited about this.  Here is a little taste of Dan’s work.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25900568027http://duendemovie.com/post/25900568027Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:52:00 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/44227889" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Dementia</p> <p>A short film by students at PSU, starring our very own Bruce Jennings and Jennifer Rogers.  Bruce will play Sheriff Frank Stubbs and Jennifer will be playing Darlene Flowers, “17th queen of the rodeo” in Duende: Suit of Lights.  Turns out this won’t be the first time they’ve worked together.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/25900072307http://duendemovie.com/post/25900072307Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:44:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzt61ffy4d1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Preliminary sketch of the Duende movie poster created by Dave Snider.  The final full-size poster, signed by cast and crew, is available as an incentive for donating to our Kickstarter fundraising campaign.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/18080440287http://duendemovie.com/post/18080440287Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:58:27 -0800<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dyingvine/duende-suit-of-lights-a-feature-film">Duende Kickstarter</a>: <p>Our fundraising and promotional efforts are in full swing.  Please visit our kickstarter campaign to pledge a contribution, share the link with your community, and help us make this movie.  Every dollar counts!  Thank you!</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/16461605604http://duendemovie.com/post/16461605604Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:38:00 -0800duendeDuende: Suit of Lightsindie filmgrailsthermalsmatadorwestern<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly8kkgatzi1qlpcx6o1_r3_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Promotional poster with original artwork by Director of Photography Steve Riddle.  A framed, limited-edition print of this image is available as one of the incentives for pledging to our Kickstarter campaign. </p>http://duendemovie.com/post/16336598620http://duendemovie.com/post/16336598620Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:29:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw9ux5B6Sa1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>THE CLOWNS</strong></p> <p>Taking cues from great comedy teams of the past like The Marx Brothers, Monty Python’s, and Cheech and Chong, these shape-shifting grave-robbers mix wit, humor, and style to subvert and enliven any situation, reminding us that light still shines in the darkest hour.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/14286349469http://duendemovie.com/post/14286349469Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:03:00 -0800Duende: Suit of LightsDuendeRodeo Clownsindie filmOregonPortland<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw4mswqAaN1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>THE WITCHES<br/></strong></p> <p>Released from the caverns of the underworld, these grave yet enigmatic bounty-hunters have one mission- find the clowns that stole their dead body and return it to it’s rightful owner.  And, while they’re at it, why not pick up a few more willing passengers along the way?</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/14155369591http://duendemovie.com/post/14155369591Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:19:00 -0800Duende: Suit of LightsMovie TrailerRodeo ClownsWitchesDuendeLorca<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw4mncp3Hi1qlpcx6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>THE MATADOR</strong></p> <p>Once Upon A Time In Oregon…</p> <p>A noble Matador risks it all and wanders into the desert, seeking to elude the dark spirits that both inspire and haunt him.  At the end of his rope, Consuelo Vargas performs a ritual in the desert, offering his soul in exchange for redemption.</p>http://duendemovie.com/post/14155247748http://duendemovie.com/post/14155247748Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:16:00 -0800DuendeSuit of LightsGilberto Martin Del CampoPortlandOregonDo Easy Films