Congratulations to producer Wade Smith and Wildcat nation for the convincing win over the Louisville Cardinals. I guess I'm eating my crow at this point, but actually this crow doesn't taste half-bad and thank God there is always next season. But enough of my drivel, producer Wade Smith went out to Lexington with a great crew to film fan interviews outside Lexington, KY's infamous Rupp Arena. Cheers to our awesome crew composed of Ronnie Dee Blair, Aaron Mikel and Andy Freudenberg; we couldn't have done it without you. Below I have included a slideshow with a few of my favorite photos. I posted more photos on our FB page so for the whole shebang you'll have to "like us." If you are a super fan or your family is divided, we would love to connect with you. Please email wade@mbdfilms.com for more information.
Red V Blue
Director Rory Owen “Go Cards” Delaney and Producer Wade “Go Cats” Smith of Man Bites Dog Films came up with the idea for “Red Versus Blue” after trading profane texts during the annual U of L-UK clash. Delaney, who was raised in Louisville, swallowed the bitter pill of defeat after Big Blue put a 78-63 stomp-down on the Cards in their new stadium. And Smith, who hails from Paintsville, gladly rubbed it in. The humorous documentary will feature interviews with legendary journalists, coaches and players from both college basketball powerhouses trading their best war stories and talking about the importance of the big game to Kentuckians. The documentary will also feature YOU: the diehard fans who keep the flames of devotion and hatred alive year after year.
Although it is an open casting, we are looking especially for “divided” families with loved ones on opposite sides of the rivalry. In short, the idea is to follow around select fans the day of the 2012 UofL-UK game in order to really bring the competition to life by sharing some of the tailgating, trash talk, tears and triumph with audiences worldwide.
Above all, “Red Versus Blue” pledges to be true to its name: paying equal tribute to both the Red and the Blue. So if you bleed red or blue and want to be in the movie, submit your best fan photos, songs, videos and stories to wade@mbdfilms.com or rory@mbdfilms.com.
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