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The other day, I went to Sullivan Hall for the CD launch of FL Jones’ CD: BECOMING MYSELF.  The band was tight and FL killed it!  A great night and the crowed went wild.  For those who don’t know, FL was the music supervisor for WHIRLWIND.  It’s a great album so if you don’t have it, get it at www.fljones.com.

I’ve been casting for the new web series that I’m directing.  The title is LOVE POSSIBLY and it’s a fucking riot. Haven’t quite found the perfect cast yet but cross your fingers…

Brent Hartinger from AFTERELTON.com asks Richard about where the characters in WHIRLWIND came from.  To read the interview, click here.

I just signed on to direct a new web series for GEN247 Productions.  I’m really excited because they did the extremely successful web series DELETED: THE GAME.  We’ll be shooting this spring.  I’ll give more info as we get closer to production but be on the look out because this shit is FUNNY!.

Award winning gay titles boost aggressive DVD release screening schedule for 2009

November 3, 2008, Santa Monica CA-Wolfe Video has announced it has acquired North American rights to several acclaimed gay titles at this years AFM Market.

Amoung the titles announced by Wolfe Video head Maria Lynn are “WHIRLWIND” AND “MULLIGANS”.

WHIRLWIND: a smart and sexy expose about the complexity of gay relationships, is a touching, funny ensemble film exploring non-monogamy, commitment, friendship and more-against the urban backdrop of the Big Apple.  WHIRLWIND hales from director Richard LeMay (200 AMERICAN) and Emmy winning writer Jason Brown (Tender Places).  WHIRLWIND won the audience award for Best Feature at Atlanta’s OUT ON FILM Festival, and was also showcased at prestigious festivals: OUTFEST in Los Angeles and New York’s NEWFEST.  DVD release date is January 27, 2009.

MULLIGANS: A young man…

Award winning Gay titles boost aggressive DVD release screening schedule for 2009
November 3, 2008, Santa Monica, Calif.—Wolfe Video has announced it has acquired North American rights to several acclaimed gay titles at this year’s AFM Market.
Among the titles announced by Wolfe Video head Maria Lynn are “Whirlwind” and “Mulligans.”
“Whirlwind” A smart and sexy exposé about the complexity of gay relationships, is a touching, funny ensemble film exploring non-monogamy, commitment, friendship and more—against the urban backdrop of the Big Apple. WHIRLWIND hales from director Richard Le May (200 American) and Emmy-winning writer Jason Brown (Tender Places). The film’s cast also includes talented stage actors: Bryan West (Hairspray), Alexis Suarez, Desmond Dutcher and Mark Ford. WHIRLWIND won the Audience Award for Best Feature at Atlanta’s OUT ON FILM Festival, and was also showcased at prestigious festivals OUTFEST in Los Angeles and NEWFEST. DVD release date is January 27, 2009.
“Mulligans” A young man invites his college buddy home for the summer holidays and a secret is revealed that threatens to tear his perfect family apart. When his mother discovers her husband in an unspeakable affair, the family’s world begins to collapse. The summer is ripe with adventure, revelations, and betrayal as this family learns how to laugh, cry and love again. The film is directed by Chip Hale and starring Charlie David (Dante’s Cove), Thea Gill (Dante’s Cove), Dan Payne (Stargate) and Derek Baynham. DVD release date is Spring 2009.
The acquisitions are part of an aggressive slate of gay titles for Wolfe Video following a year of successful lesbian releases.

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WHIRLWIND is screening tonight as part of this years Pittsburgh Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.  I can’t make it due to prior commitments but the writer/producer Jason Brown will be there for a Q&A afterward.  It’s also his home town so I hope it’s a great crowd.

After several offers for distribution, we decided to go with WOLFE Releasing. They also distributed 200 AMERICAN so I already have a good relationship with them. I’m really excited because they are the largest company for that genre of films and I know they will get WHIRLWIND as much exposure as they can. Contracts are under way so keep your fingers crossed. Woo hoo!!

I just got word that the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival has chosen WHIRLWIND as their closing night film. That is pretty cool to have your film showcased like that. Hope all you Long Island residents will come check it out.

WHIRLWIND has been chosen as the closing night film for the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival this year. Other festival stops are Chicago, Pittsburgh and Memphis.

We have been on the island of Eleuthera for a week. The difference here is that this island is beautiful! Every where you look beauty slaps you in the face. Every day we go to set and kind of take a moment to take it all in. And the photography is amazing! Good stuff happening here. The Red camera is pretty awesome as well. The whole movie is taking on an epic feel.