Dorm Daze Timeline
(Courtesy of Worm Miller)

March 2001

Pat and I attempt to shoot a script called A College Sex Farce in Pat's Boston University dorm. We shoot one scene, then cancel the production due to time contraints. In an attempt not to be total failures we shoot Magma Head.

July 2002

Pat and I, having moved to LA earlier in the year, sell A College Sex Comedy (as it is now titled) to David and Scott Hillenbrand of Hill & Brand Productions. 

Sept. 2002

With financing in place, the Hillenbrands begin production. The film shoot lasts nearly a month and is shot primarily on a soundstage in Castaic, CA, with a few days of location done at Balboa Park in San Diego.

Nov. 2002
With principal photography completed, the film goes into post-production.

5.20.03
The film has its premiere screening for cast, crew and investors at the Director's Guild Theater in Hollywood. We fill the whole 700+ theater with friends and friends of friends, and the screening is a success; more laughter than we had hoped for. Now the title of the film is Dorm Day Crazy.

7.20.03
We have somehow joined forces with National Lampoon.  Now the title is National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze. 

8.1.03
Lampoon's plan is to give the film a "test release." Which basically means that they're going to release the film in select markets around the country to see if people like the film. If people do, then they'll keep adding cities. I think it is a waste of cash, but it's not my money. No one listens to the writers anyway.

There is going to be an on-going press junket. They are going to send the actors they can most exploit (i.e., the most famous ones), and Pat and I get to tag along as well. In some cities they'll throw us out there (if they think anyone gives a shit who wrote the movie) and the rest of the time we'll stand around picking our butts and getting free drinks. Should be cool, thinks me.

Sept 2003

Dorm Daze opens on around 30 theaters in Minnesota, Missouri, Florida (and we think Sacramento, CA). It is welcomed with lukewarm reception.

Dec 2003

Dorm Daze hooks up with MGM and Showcase Entertainment for the DVD release.

Feb 2004

Dorm Daze is screened at the American Film Market (one of the largest international film buyer markets) in Santa Monica.

3.14.04

N. David Prestwood informs us that he saw Dorm Daze on pay-per-view while staying at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

3.19.04

Pat and I record an odd interview for the Dorm Daze DVD, which we hear is coming out in August.

8.10.04

Dorm Daze released nationwide on video. Due to an error by Video Store Magazine that gets published on the IMDB, we all think the movie made $10 million. Though within a month or so the film finally does top the $10 million mark.