Beyond A Reasonable Doubt: trusting Artemis Eternal

I've long wondered why people resisted & distrusted the Artemis Eternal film initiative.
I'm intrigued by the revelation that project essentials may not be clear to all passersby. Maybe you are inclined to trust the commendable ideals and intentions of AE-- and maybe you want to... but can you trust the people behind the words?
Are they (the people and the words) genuine & legitimate?
Do they have the skills & resources to properly manage such a grand endeavor?
Can you give them the benefit of the doubt?
These are questions that have halted me from donating to other seemingly worthy indie films.
I liked what they wanted to do... but could & should I trust them with my limited $?
Not everyone has the perspective to see/ understand/ appreciate the purpose of the Artemis Eternal movement--- which is why the project was created: to provide this perspective on the relationship between Man and Media.
The most important function of the Artemis project is advocating media literacy & liberty-- encouraging a mindfulness about how media (entertainment and NEWS) is used, and its social effects (potential/actual).
As well as recognizing audience role in perpetuating the status quo of mediocre and mundane and irresponsible media.
But Artemis Eternal is too comprehensive/ intricate to be summarized in a blurb.
I've concluded that the best way to establish a trust between audience and Artemis is for skeptical potentials to immerse yourself in the discussions & parephanalia associated with the project. Get to know the remarkable, visionary producer Jessica Mae Stover and Wingmen through our conversations. Primarily at Jessica Stover Dot Com.
I think the most fundamental/ relevant aspect of this project is that the Wingmen community represents & expresses a mindset & methodology of authentic creativity and creative experiences...
it is not just about making a movie-- that's just a bonus.
And a demonstration.
Moreso, it is about how & why movies are made-- with particular focus on preserving the sanctity & integrity of the art and the artist, while thereby also avoiding betraying the audience.

Indeed, this is totally a "Crazy art project", which I'm proud & excited to be involved with. And we invite similarly minded to--
I won't say "join us"-- but participate & help support our efforts. Nor will I say this isn't a scam or a cult, and we're not trying to trick you into giving us your money.
Just watch and learn... see for yourself.
Don't simply take our word for it.
Keep in mind: our motto is NO WIMPS.

Magnetic Fields of Robert Hodgin

It’s wonderfully fun when science and art mesh as one. Unlimited are the possibilities for making beautiful geometric constructions.
Combining & connecting thousands of small magnetized spheres and cylinders, Robert Hodgin has devised an array of stunning geometric sculptures -- amazingly held together with only the power of magnetism.

A delicate and tenuous balance is maintained; I can imagine these things easily falling apart with the slightest movement, shift in pressure, or deviation of magnetic force.
The intricate planning and craftsmanship involved is impressive.
Sci-fi coolness.

When Worlds Collide: sifting realities

Sifting Realities is a remarkable semi-dark & semi-comedic sci-fi webseries, produced by Old Man in the CrossWalk Productions, in which the main character— Belinda-- suffers from intermittently and spontaneously shifting between simultaneous alternate realities.


At any given moment, she experiences multiple realties at the same time, as parallel realities cross and blend into each other around her. Sometimes she accepts and integrates herself into a reality divergence, sometimes she resists and flees.
The series does a very credible-- and incredible-- job of realistically depicting its innovative concept— due, in no small part, to the wonderfully authentic portrayal of Belinda, and the inevitable sense of schizophrenia from the schism created by overlapping realities.
Particularly endearing is the inclusion of a sympathetic and accommodating best friend, who graciously & gracefully accepts her friend’s bizarre predicament as a matter of course, much better than Belinda. As if Belinda’s condition was no more out of the ordinary than a handicap, cancer or amnesia.
Sifting Realities also makes excellent use of indigenous character traits & tropes… like Belinda being fond of baking cookies and eating a recently made cookie to comfort her after a sifting reality incident, as well as introducing each episode with a flash forward scene from later in that episode.

Yet Another Brilliant Song From Kate Godfrey

The song itself is awesome enough-- lyrically & aurally. But I am especially fond of the video's visual aesthetic & composition. Sheer elegance in its simplicity!

"Proceed" by Kate Godfrey

Kate Godfrey | MySpace Music Videos

PROCEED
Lyrics:
for my­self I will choose
and of course this is what I'll do
push my lim­its till I'm great full
pull my rope to a thread
take it all in till it's painful
or un­til I wind up dead

for the sake of a fu­ture to pur­sue
there is more
I'd love to see with you
cut the breath of the tan­gle
let the rest fall in­to place
no rea­son to feel shame­full
of a past you can't erase

see what I need
this is what I see
though some blood
is sure to bleed
I still plan to pro­ceed

for my­self I will choose
and of course this is what I'll do
push my lim­its till I'm great full
pull my rope to a thread
take it all in till it's painful
or un­til I wind up dead

see what I need
this is what I see
though some blood
is sure to bleed
I still plan to pro­ceed

at the brink of this world, would you join me...
*****

Can you see how she inspired my next writing project? short stories derived from her songs.