Willy Gilly rides again!

With four weeks left, it's time to mount up for the final assault! We are taking Orange County by storm, with tens of thousands of jobs at stake! The "Collar" opening is more than a world premeire...it is a seminal event designed to open the Hudson Valley for major growth and conscientious industrial development! Developing the film and TV industry here is the fastest way to produce the most jobs in the shortest time. The technologies are clean and almost all independent filmmakers that we know have a real commitment to the economy and the environment. "Collar" was made right here in Orange and Sullivan Counties, but it will be seen by the multitudes throughout the world! We are the little company with the funny name, playing in a great big game to win opportunity and profitability for any and all who will join us! Look for our website at www.willygilly.com, or call us at (845) 294-7500, and join us on August 4th for an incredible celebration of great things to come!

Bad news...and good news!

The road is never smooth...the bumps are always there. While we failed in our effort to complete our funding on Kickstarter, we are undaunted and are moving forward as planned. WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE! To all those who participated with a pledge on Kickstarter, we assure you that your request will be granted. Willy Gilly will be in contact with everyone; we request that you immediately contact us, if possible. Your pledges will be returned, and you will not be charged. Now, the good news: our process has opened up new avenues for funding, not just out distribution, but our upcoming productions. We are alive and well! In addition, new Acting Anyone classes are forming: Level 1 will begin Monday, July 16. Our Masters class will remain on Wednesdays, and anyone interested in Level 2, those classes will begin on Thursday nights; exact start date TBA. All are invited and welcome. Onward and upwards ro bigger and better things! For more information, contact us at info@willygilly.com or call (845) 294-7500.

What a weekend!

What a great weekend for Willy-Gilly...a Great American Weekend, that is! On Saturday and Sunday, thousands of people, in near-100 degree heat, converged on the village of Goshen, New York to have fun, and Willy Gilly was there, sponsoring the music! Among the bands there was Broke, Busted and Disgusted, a bluegrass folk-rock outfit we all enjoyed.

Thanks to our team on Saturday, who helped us get the word out on our World Premiere, set for August 4th. A special thanks to Lynn Cione, of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, who was gracious enough to include us in last-minute preparations. Even with the extreme heat, everybody seemed to be in good spirits! 

Tune in WTBQ (1110 AM, 93.5 FM, WTBQ.com) tomorrow morning at 7am, and hear more of what's in store for Willy-Gilly and the "Collar" crew!

You gotta have a plan!

Willy-Gilly Productions is moving forward with its plans to fund its own direct-to-exhibitor distribution model of the new movie "Collar". Aiding them in this task will be Vincent Mazzetti of Myles Financial and Steven Spiegel of Spiegel Legal, both located in Florida, New York. They are working to assemble the information and the team required to establish a new entity that will provide the distribution supports to promote "Collar" in local markets. The anticipated projected cost is one and a half million dollars. This history-making plan is to be implemented subsequent to the world premiere on August 4th at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, and will spread to twenty cities and some 250 screens across the United States over the next six weeks. You can participate in the launch at Kickstarter.com. Join us and be a part of making history!

It's all happening...at the speed of life!

Things at Willy-Gilly are really flying! Preparations for the upcoming World Premiere of "Collar" are in full swing! If you haven't been already, get to Kickstarter.com and help us alter the course of independent film forever! Remember...we are T-minus eight days and counting! In addition to the movie business, "Collar" the book is headed to the printer; the principals are working feverishly to secure a pre-premiere release of the novel based on the film! Friday night, the marketing volunteers are meeting at Willy-Gilly offices for q special screening of the film. If you'd like to join our team, call us at 845-294-7500 or drop us a line at info@willygilly.com!

Summit meeting in Middletown!

Willy-Gilly Productions will be meeting with Middletown mayor Joseph DeStefano today, to discuss the city's total commitment to the World Premiere of "Collar". A significant portion of the film was shot in the downtown area of Middletown, surrounding the Paramount Theatre, where the film will debut on August 4th. Also at the meeting will be Middletown city councilman Mike Paduch and Antonio Rotunda, Wallkill Town councilman. On a related note, "Collar" co-star Jamie Santana ("Angel") has been chosen to star in another film to be shot later this year in Colorado. Maxformanagement (MFM) confirms that they are in preliminary negotiations with producer Robert Yandkofski for Mr. Santana's services. Stay tuned!

Calling all volunteers!

There's a meeting tonight at the Willy-Gilly offices at 222 Greenwich Ave in Goshen, and you should be there! Willy-Gilly needs volunteers for a grassroots marketing campaign for the World Premiere of "Collar" on August 4th. The meeting starts at 7:30 tonight, June 25th; all are invited! If you know how to handle social media, work on the Internet or the phone, we need you! Volunteers will be invited to attend the pre- and after-parties and will be given a special sneak preview of the film. If you can't make it tonight, contact us any time this week, contact us at 845-294-7500; or drop us a line on Facebook, Twitter or at info@willygilly.com!