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      Jamie Morris on September 14, 2011

      Paul
      will be sending out an update soon...trying to hold off this time until I have definite news of DVD printing.
      Thanks for you patience...

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      Paul Steven on September 14, 2011

      So...whats the status of the DVD?

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      Jamie Morris on September 1, 2011

      I went back to the drawing board Demon Slayer and the version us tip-top. Hold in there a bit longer....

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      onigoroshi on August 31, 2011

      How's this going?

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      Jamie Morris on May 23, 2011

      Ever so close, Michael, thanks for your patience ALL. This my full time job! Once more to the breach!

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      Michael Persang on May 22, 2011

      So, what's the status?

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      Jamie Morris on March 13, 2011

      Thanks Rob!

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      Rob Tillotson on March 13, 2011

      I know Jamie is keen to finish the documentry, but i'm sure we all understand that since the recent events in Japan, any delays can not be helped. Thankfully Jamie and his family are safe, and I hope this continues to remain so.

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      Jamie Morris on February 2, 2011

      Cheers Luke give me a holla when you are coming!
      Jamie

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      Luke Cromer on February 1, 2011

      That's cool. thanks for the reply! I forgot I had asked and just became busy with some things, sorry! Perhaps we could meet when I am in Japan next. i think we may share common interests and goals ; )

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      Jamie Morris on January 15, 2011

      Thanks for the support guys!
      Luke, after I finish the "Sayonara Speed Tribes" I go after some funding for the Uyoku docu. If I am not successful, guess I will back with another KS project. I will be hitting that one up after a Theatre break producing my own play. I have lots of footage for Quiet and a concept but I need more..., perhaps 2012.
      Hope that explains it...

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      Luke Cromer on January 15, 2011

      Congratulations! Looking fwd to this and all the best with final productions! Btw when do you expect "A Quiet Revolution" to be completed?

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      dave on January 13, 2011

      Congratulations Jamie, I knew you could do it!

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      Simon D. Hilton on January 10, 2011

      CONGRATS MATE!
      WE DID IT - FESTIVALS HERE WE COME!!!
      THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORTED THE PROJECT - YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

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      Jamie Morris on January 10, 2011

      I second that "YES"!

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      Donald Parker on January 10, 2011

      Yes!

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      Donald Parker on January 10, 2011

      C'mon now!!!

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      Charlie M Barlow on January 10, 2011

      Hope this helps!! And only 63 hours to go!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Tom Wright on January 10, 2011

      very well sir. Back in the UK for about 3 years. Back to Japan once a year for a vacation - I'll have to pop in and see you next time I'm over.

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      Jamie Morris on January 10, 2011

      Tom Banana!
      How are things going? Thanks for backing the film BTW! The Elephant's nest brings back memories...
      In the UK are you?

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      Tom Wright on January 10, 2011

      I hope you make it Jamie. I've been waiting for this documentary for about 8 years. Ever since I swore drunkenly into your brand new camera at the Elephants Nest...

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      Jamie Morris on January 6, 2011

      Thanks so much Guillaume!

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      Guillaume Nadeau on January 4, 2011

      This is a one of a kind project and I wish you the best of luck. I hope you reach your goal!

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      Roger Smith on January 2, 2011

      "Godspeed you" and your team, Jamie. I can't wait to watch this film and share this lost tribe with the world.

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      Lloyd Madamba on December 28, 2010

      Good Luck My Brother From Another Mother!!!

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      Jamie Morris on December 28, 2010

      thanks LUKE, all the new backers! it's moving along. get the word out!

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      Luke Cromer on December 28, 2010

      a fantastic project and i sincerely wish you all the best!

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      Jamie Morris on December 25, 2010

      merry xmas Dave white! and all ya'LL

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      David White on December 25, 2010

      Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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      Daniel Miller on December 24, 2010

      Get this mutha done!

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      Jamie Morris on December 24, 2010

      Wow JM! I don't know what to say! Thanks, for a start! Thanks for goading me into start the thing in the first place BTW.
      Let's just hope that the kickstarter team starts putting the page up in the rankings.

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      JM Moorghen on December 24, 2010

      Let's push this thing over the hill, my man! Final stretch. Can't wait to see more the film. The animation looks good.

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      Jamie Morris on December 20, 2010

      Thanks Don! Thats how we will get it out there.
      I find short, personal emails/facebook messages work better at first. I will do weekly updates and drives.
      cheers!

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      Donald Parker on December 20, 2010

      C'mon Jamie! You can do it! I've been telling everyone I know to post this to their facebook page...

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      Jamie Morris on December 20, 2010

      Thanks Jason. All the success to you too DADDY=O! Hows the progeny doing?

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      Jason Emde on December 20, 2010

      All the success you deserve, Mr Morris.

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      Jamie Morris on December 16, 2010

      Excellent Form!!!

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      BenJamin Rimron on December 16, 2010

      “It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment”. So said an ancient Roman scholar.

      "Go get 'em, tiger", say I. Good luck mate.

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I graduated from the University of California, Riverside and while producing local theatre projects I started playing with cameras and developed an interest in documentaries.
On the job training, if you will.
In 2002, I moved to Japan and shortly after began production on "Sayonara Speed Tribes," the first foreign treatment on the subject of Japan’s infamous motorcycle gangs, BOSOZOKU.
My articles have been published in magazines and I have had BOSO footage featured on my beloved BBC.

I can currently be tracked down running around the streets of Tokyo with a camera permanently attached to my right arm, or fighting the blurry eyes that come from editing for.... how many hours now?

I currently live and work in Japan but my heart is in the California desert somewhere.
For more info visit Figure8productions.com

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