From the desk 12-27-2013!

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     Hi Friends, I hope all who celebrated had a wonderful holiday season this year. I spent most of my time with family, friends and loved ones. For Christmas eve, we celebrated at my parents home. It was priceless watching my little nephew as he opened his gifts..his eyes would open wide with every present he opened. He also knows the TRUE meaning of celebrating this holiday and I personally think that is way more important than ANYTHING else. On Christmas day the family celebrated at my aunt's estate in the countryside. It was very nice to see my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The food was great also too lol. Then on December 26th (yesterday) at 5:00a.m. I had to have yet another urology surgery, so yes I am still in recovery mode and still in a lot of physical pain. I woke this morning feeling horrible as expected, finally was able to make it to the kitchen for some coffee. I had a lot of work to do today.....most was for the radio show and other works that I will announce soon. I did however get another audition notice today for a stage production that is approx;10-15 shows per week for 10 weeks IF I get the part. I am unable to audition tomorrow due to surgery recovery and prepping for the last radio show of 2013. The casting director is kindly working around my schedule so that I may audition. That is not normal of a casting director, so I am very thankful that this particular one is ever so gracious to me. She is also one of the top casting directors in the mid-west. Moving on.....earlier today as I was preparing my script for the Saturday Night Ride radio show uncut, (internet version of the show) on spreaker.com and SOON iHeartRadio....so I was at the end of prepping getting ready to broadcast and then I got a call from a family member letting me know that one of my 22 year old cousins had Died last night......needless to say this shook me to my core....yet another reality reminder of what is truly important in life and how much WE ALL need to appreciate each day we are allowed to live... it really made me wonder if this would WAKE other people of ALL AGES up to appreciating their lives, or will they stay the same way, ungrateful and unappreciate life. All of us has to make some clear decisions about who we are and what we want in this life. As well, consider there is always a certain amount of time wasted each day that could be used for positive fruitful activities of meaning. So, what is it that crops up in life that bothers me? The issue of not living for today, comes from wishing things were different, and hoping that the next pinnacle, milestone, or material possession will create the happiness so longed for.

The big problem with this kind of thinking and attitude is one that expresses dissatisfaction/being unhappy of where you are now; in other words, having an attitude that is more about being dissatisfied than being satisfied. It means that this type of person cannot appreciate the moment; cannot find value or appreciate where they are today; and, cannot be happy living with what they have today. Instead they wish that everything change right now so they can have what they want, when they want it, without having to wait, work, or sacrifice. Most americans that I know want a "microwave" life, they want it quick no matter what precious energy they may lose.

Maybe, for those  parents in this new age, have spoiled the children too much? I asked myself... Maybe we have given them all those things that we didn't get as children and in doing so have gone too far? Part of the reason for this self-serving attitude may be our fault through our material expression of love. There are adults that have the same attitude not just kids.

One of the things that I see to be lost with people or those who seek to live tomorrow instead of today, is that each day is precious. Each day can be full of new delights, new beginnings, new fun, new experiences, new challenges, and new opportunities etc.

We ALL have only one day at a time to live. There is only a certain amount of time in each day and it is up to YOU to do with it the best you can. The worst we can do is to waste it by wishing and hoping for things in the future and thinking that this wishful future will be able to make us whole and happy. The real happiness of life is how you see and use each day I think anyway, not what you think will be beyond today. This is not to say that we shouldn't have aspirations for future goals. What I am saying, though, is that EVERYONE needsto value each day and each other for what it offers, for what it gives you and to stop wishing/wasting your life away. There are thousands upon thousands of people who wish they could go back in time to do just what you can do now if only you see the real picture. My HOPE for you is that by reading this little blog it will remind you or make YOU start to appreciate each day good and bad,I know easier said than done, but atleast TRY. I know friends this blog isn't super interesting but it's my blog and this is what's on my mind and heart to share with you all. I have noticed YOU ALL; meaning my readers....I started this BLOGSPOT with just one maybe a few blogs way back in Feb. 2011 or 2012(dont remember lol) I started blogging full force in march 2013 and since then I have watched the number of readers skyrocket...more than I ever ever anticipated. Whats even more interesting is the wide array of locations in which YOU all are reading from. I not only have readers here in America, but well over 20 other nations and even in other languages. As of now I have readers in Russia, China, Malaysia, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, Israel, Qatar, South Korea and many more. These are just a few that have large numbers of readers. I believe I have close to 4000 readers already yet ONLY 13 official followers lol, I think a big part of that is People want to just simply read and enjoy NOT go through making an account and such just to click "follow" and that is OK with me friends. I am thankful beyond words for EACH ONE OF YOU! Now on Spreaker.com simply search my name" Dennis Kelly" and Please click follow....YOU WON"T have to make an account on there, but you may listen to me and the uncut version of the mainstream radio show I host. I noticed there have been many listeners on the Spreaker.com platform yet most are either too lazy to simply click follow or too prideful. SOOO IF you listen to ANY of MY broadcasts on Spreaker.com please don't be lazy just click on "FOLLOW" as this will help the show grow as needed. I thank you all for reading and I am in the works on preparing a LAST blog of 2013 coming real soon. Don't forget I will be Hosting the Saturday Night Ride Radio Show Tomorrow Night at 7:00p.m. central time on 89.5FM for locals, if you want to tune in via the web go to our affiliate stations stream to catch us at www.wgrn.net and click on LISTEN LIVE, If you have the TUNEINRADIO APP on your phones just search "wgrn" and their stream will be there also. Several ways to listen to the show so take your pick :-)     Well my friends Thanks again for stopping by my blog, feel free to comment below, share, FOLLOW, or just read and enjoy....if you would like to contact me personally just send me an email> mr.denniskelly@gmail.com  and in the subject line put "BLOG" so that I don't dismiss it by accident. Bless you all! I wish you the best for the upcoming year!                                    Truly, Dennis Kelly

Talented much?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FRIENDS! Yes that's right in just 2 days is Christmas, personally I view this holiday not only as a great time to spend with loved ones and being thankful, but also I celebrate the birth of my Lord Jesus Christ....even though dec. isn't his REAL day of birth....we shall save that for another blog lol. Recently I had an audition for Men's clothing line commercial, not sure if I got the part or not. Nevertheless I do enjoy film and the performing arts as a whole...Entertainment just has always been in my bones so to speak. I have had my fair share of acting, voice over works, On screen stills, extra rolls, and also making some Films. Actually in the process of directing and producing a short film that i will discuss when I am able. Being in this "business" since age 14, I have seen Many many actors,models,singers,artists, and Filmmakers come and go. Now with the directors/filmmakers I have come to the conclusion there are 4 types of filmmakers....this also applies to ANY and ALL persons in the entertainment industry and the ones who THINK they have what it takes.....Now I am not claiming to be any sort of A list celeb, but I think I have seen enough and worked enough to know the business to a decent extent...now back to filmmakers...

Like I mentioned above I've seen filmmakers come and go, and they always seem to fit into 4 categories.

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#1. I've seen talented folks& filmmakers succeed with their first or second film and not know why. Many get arrogant fast. They get stupid. They're the one hit wonders.

#2. Then there are filmmakers who have the talent to create the art and the maturity to understand that making movies/films, entertainment is a business. They stay on top. They learn their crafts. They change what is needed within. They improve. They succeed. These folks are usually  the film making legends and giants.

#3. Next are the filmmakers who have 100% talent but zero work ethic. They are the lazy. They expect opportunity to fall in their lap as if they are entitled. Most, not all keep hanging with the same group of loser filmmakers, making worthless short films to be discovered on YouTube or at film festivals that no one's ever heard of and no distributor's acquisition executives will ever attend or get the chance to see.

This kind of "talent" usually" rejects any form of constructive criticism. You'll find them huddled together in online forums where they can pat each other on the back..basically the blind leading the blind - and snicker at any producer/director who has the nerve to ask them create a movie that must work within detailed parameters. (I've been on the producer end of that stick,and on the talent side and believe me, these people can get horribly vicious.

They want education for nothing and at seminars,acting classes,film workshops, etc. they're the ones who fold their arms and look down their arrogant little noses at professionals who try and teach them how to succeed. But they won't succeed.

Why?

Because these filmmaking/Talent, wannabes espouse the attitude of,

"They just don't understand my art."

"My films mean something."

"They're not realizing my skills."

"Look at me."

"I can't compromise the artistic integrity of my creation."

"Now why won't anyone give me money to make my movies?"

They reject professional criticism and instruction because then they would have to admit they have invested time and money in their own failure, admit they were wrong, and to proceed from that point would require change, and change would require...you got it...work.....HARD WORK!

It's laziness disguised as arrogance, or confidence without a cause. Converting raw filmmaking talent to pure filmmaking talent requires honing, focus, discipline, practice, balance, and education from both books and experience.

These filmmaking/so called talented wannabes, who assumed from the birth that it would be easy because the director's commentary on the DVD perhaps made it seem so, then return unmoved to their local circle of losers, trying to be the big fish in a tiny pond, hoping to become Independent Filmmaking's next "Success" story, all the while living their own "Emperor's New Clothes."

#4. Finally, you have the filmmaking wannabes who want no part of the typical loser's circle. This is good. They may have attended a 2 or 4 year film school hoping to gain the upper-hand, but graduate with a head full of theory and a pocket full of debt isn't the best start....

They hear the success stories of other filmmakers and become frustrated as they still wander in the darkness of ignorance. "What do they know that I don't?" "Was it just luck? It has to be."

They spend their days working for peanuts on film crews, waiting for a break. Or they start different careers altogether, keeping the dream flickering in the back of their mind, all the while saving money and searching for books, videos, something, someone, anything in the endless maze of online and offline resources that will finally put the puzzle together so it all makes sense and they can begin living their dream.

It is this filmmaker who is ready to learn. It is this filmmaker who is teachable. They are the next generation of filmmaking giants and legends...once the are finally able to put 2 and 2 together.

Are you a Filmmaker class 1, 2, 3, or 4? If you're a 2, then you're probably not reading this. Good for you!

If you're a 1 or a 3, I pray you graduate to a 4.

IMPORTANT: If you're a #4, please study, work hard and take advantage of legitimate online and offline resources. The Internet is flooded with #1's and #3's so be careful when searching filmmaking forums for answers. 1's and 3's question any information outside their own experience and are unwilling to try anything unless someone else they know does it first. They are ripe with skepticism, bitterness and write and speak with whining overtones. They blame circumstances and other people for their inability to "break into the business" and fail to admit it's their own negative mindset that keeps them from breaking out of their box.

And they're the very filmmakers that will be infuriated with this article. (That's right. I called you out. Let hate mail roll...)

Once you identify these people, disregard their comments and try not to engage in any creative projects with them.

Being positive and humble is harder than being negative and cocky. Stay strong my fellow #4's. There are inexpensive educational opportunities out there and soooo much MORE that can launch your filmmaking/entertainment career.

For all you other filmmakers/entertainers out there, attitude is everything. Keep yourself in check and self-evaluate often. A willingness to learn from other's successes and mistakes will put you on the right path to success.

Well that is all I got to say about this topic lol.....I know it is a bit dry but I feel well needed. Next week is My last Radio Show broadcast of 2013! WOW! This year has flew by. Soon My friends I will be starting a fundraiser for the sole purpose of a non-profit entertainment company/agency, That is Designed to help and assist ALL talented people from every aspect of the arts, the plan to help the artist(s)/Talent is to assist them in achieving their personal artistic goals while doing this service at NO cost to the Talents/Artists. You see Years back before I became my OWN agent/talent manager, I had an agent located in St.Louis,Mo at an Agency called Willemena<<spelled wrong i think lol....ANYWAY I was locked into a contract for quite awhile actually. There was a lot of stipulations in the contract that I did not really understand or read at the time, being so young and naive...The agent got paid before I ever did, she got 20% of ALL my earnings, overbooked me to the point of near physical exhaustion and a lot more bullcrap that was NOT worth my time or the money I made. Most if not all agency's always want "fees" for just about anything you can think of...photo, filing fees, all kinds of "fees" and still losing 20% to the agent for each gig I got. Anywhoot...A lot of this is the REASON why I am forming this non-profit entertainment agency is to help the "struggling artist" during their struggles and to assist the actors with auditions or help a band get gigs and so much more. SO my fundraiser will be called " Dollar" WHY that name you ask? Because the fundraiser will ask for each person to donate $1.00. I strongly believe this WILL happen and will benefit many and possibly leave a positive fingerprint on the world of entertainmnet. Thank you ALL for taking the time to read my blog, i appreciate you ALL! Much Love, Blessings and Peace to you ALL....

                                                                                                                                 Truly, Dennis Kelly