Craig Rainey Newsletter

Craig Rainey Plays Anchor Steve Highland

San Antonio - Craig Rainey goes on camera this month to play lead anchor man, Steve Highland in Ponderous Productions' VOSOT. The film looks at the chaotic behind the scenes of a local news team's life. Written and directed by the San Antonio based owner of Ponderous Productions, Brett William Mauser, the story was inspired by his experience working as a video photo journalist with several TV stations.

Craig and Brett have a long history of film work together. Many may recall the 10 feature length series Inocence Saga in which Craig Rainey played wealthy business man and arch villain, Collin Donovan. The series won acclaim in that it was filmed in only 12 months. Few film makers produce one film in 12 months. Mauser produced 10 feature length films in 12 months. VOSOT will be Craig's 15th film with Mauser.

Craig's call times have been shuffled around since he broke his back on Christmas Eve 2011. He is scheduled to start filming on the 21st of January.

Aqua Caliente in Pre-Production

San Antonio/Hollywood - San Antonio based Mutt Productions is in pre-production for their upcoming budget western entitled Massacre at Agua Caliente. Three weeks ago Mutt Productions hosted the world premiere of their first Texas based feature, The Return of Johnny V. Craig Rainey played the role of The Mayor, the villain to the hero Johnny V. Aaron Lee Lopez, Director and Mario Sanchez, Executive Producer, loved Craig's performance so much they invited him to co produce and star in the upcoming western. After vetting several scripts, the Mutt Production executive team accepted a treatment which Craig Rainey authored. He began writing the script at the beginning of August of 2011 and finished the first draft on his birthday, September 15th. The Mutt guys loved it.

This weekend (January 15th) Aaron and Mario spent the weekend at Craig Rainey's house fleshing out the business plan and production logistics for the film. The budget for the film is undisclosed, but be assured you will be hearing a lot about this project very soon.

The owners and employees of Mutt Productions either are currently or have recently worked with major Hollywood film companies in the production of many of the blockbuster films we have all seen at the theaters.

Anticipated date to commence principle filming of Massacre at Aqua Caliente is May of 2011.

Contact Craig Rainey with your Get Well Wishes

I am stunned by the outpouring of warm wishes and prayers uttered for me. I have learned that I am nothing if not for those who love and care for me. I am humbled by those who went through the trouble of visiting me in the hospital. By the way, Methodist is the greatest hospital ever. The doctors and staff are second to none.

I would love to hear from you and will reply as I am able. My email is craig@craigrainey(no spam).com. Obviously don't include the no spam part when you are emailing me. Again, thanks and be assured I will recover fully from this injury.

Warmest Regards,

Craig Rainey