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I was raised in Beirut where I survived a civil war and lived through many years of hardship. This experience built character and made me who I am today. War and destruction were sweeping the land all around me and I learned a new appreciation for life, people...

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Originally from Nice, (France) I was raised in Beirut where I survived a civil war and lived through many years of hardship. This experience built character and made me who I am today. War and destruction were sweeping the land all around me and I learned a new appreciation for life, people Originally from Nice, (France) I was raised in Beirut where I survived a civil war and

I have been getting some wonderful fan mail from around the world.

I decided to share some of it here.

It is emails like these that kept me going during the four years of intense struggle to complete this feature film. To all of you who wrote me to express their support and encourage me, you truly give me Faith in Humanity.

So here's to you, friends from around the world, hard core fans of my film
DEUCE OF SPADES!

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Hello Faith,

I just have seen Deuce of Spades.....better late than never; only I can say that I love You!!!!

I wish to You all the Best, and I'm sending :-* :-* :-* for luck to You.

Very Best Regards,

Jaroslav Randak, Czech Republic, Pilsen

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Dear Faith,

we as a small family fan base still have an immense hunger for your next production in the Deuce of Spades saga. (...) We just love your work, you are a remarkable and talented young lady that deserves move in the ruthless world of movie makers that always seems the talented ones have obstacles placed in front of them that have to be overcome to go forward...

Best Regards,

William S Cladakis - Melbourne, Australia

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Faith,

What a joy it was to watch the Deuce of Spades for a second time just a couple of days ago. Strangely enough when I watched the movie for the first time [ bought the DVD ] when it came out, I remember enjoying the film but it seems

it didn’t “reach me” in nearly the same way as it did a couple of days ago the second time around. The only thing I can figure out is that I’m in a different place in my life now and I see things differently, which would make sense considering that the movie surely hasn’t changed over time. The one thing that was different which is strange, I watched the Director’s Cut which is the movie with you narrating the various scenes, which is something that I never do when watching a film. It was there I realized that I share your passion for the past [ old cars, old books, old homes, older people ] and days gone by when life seemed much simpler. I enjoy

reading certain old books because it takes me back and allows me to “look into the portals of history” which for me is a joy. The other thing that I gleaned the second time around is to pursue my “dreams/desires” regardless of the cost or possible failure. When I listened to the Director’s Cut I finally realized how much perseverance and commitment it took on your part to see this film to the end

which is really amazing and encouraging for me. I’m glad to see that you are planning on a sequel and it should be very interesting to see where the story picks up from the first film. When I finish this note I will go back and order a pair of those stylish sunglasses in support of DOS2!! I wish only God’s best for you and your endeavors and I will wait patiently for the next film.

Godspeed,

Mark

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Hi Faith,

Loved, loved, loved the movie and had to buy my own copy so I can watch it again! Great job!!!

Janet

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Hi Faith,

Maybe it was "Providence" that made you make this movie. But I think it was a work of love! It was from your Heart! You made it work and you put a lot of hard work into it! Totally believable! You know Hot Rodding. What a Great Gift you gave to us Hot Rodders. A tribute to the beginnings of our hobby.

More than that, it's about life! The struggle between a man, a woman, and his Hot Rod. Their love for each other and how life and others can get in their way. I think men and women can enjoy this movie together, cars for the guys, a love story for the girls.

So I say, "Thanks Faith." And "Thanks" to all the actors, actresses, and anyone else who worked so hard to make this believable. If you never do anything else, this is timeless piece, and you all were a part of it. This movie will be a classic!

I am also so glad that you get out and enjoy your Deuce! Hot Rods are meant to be driven! I have a sign on the entrance door of my garage, it says, "Enter With the Hot Rodding Spirit," you captured and are living the Hot Rodding Spirit! You are a "Hot Rodder!"

God Bless, All the Best, Thanks Again Faith,

Peace, John

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Hi Faith,

I have had the movie for quite a while now. I watch it fairly often. It has a quality about it that fits the new "Rock-a-billy" lifestyle. It shows as if it were made from someone who actually lived the life back in the day.

I have been recommending the movie to everyone interested in the 50's lifestyle ever since watching for the first time.

I am a Hot Rodder, Hot Rod Builder and a 50's enthusiast. I am patiently awaiting the next movie. Hope you have great thoughts and luck on securing the next installment.

Your friend

Barry Boyce

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Dear Ms. Granger,

All I can say is “very impressive”. Well, I guess that’s not all I can say… What a great …everything. Look, feel, cinematography, lighting. And what a topic. I read your short bio on Vimeo…and it just makes me want to ask…why hot rods? You just did what I have dreamt of for some time. (...)

But, you simply nailed it.

Don Cenkner

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-- Bonjour Faith.
Je ne sais comment commencer, car tant d'émotions me bouleversent après la vision de ton film!
Quel bonheur de regarder DEUCE OF SPADE, il y avait bien lontemps que je n'avais pas vu un film de cette qualité, écrit, réalisé, produit et joue par toi quelle justesse. Je dis chapeaux bas, tour de force incroyable. Si je n'habitais pas de l'autre coté de l'atlantique j'aurais adoré participé à la réalisation de ce film même comme simple aide de camps.

DEUCE OF SPADE respire la sincérité et la noblesse d'âme, l'esprit du hot roding et là dans tout ce qu'il y a de plus grand. Car c'est bien la le secret, l'esprit, l'âme. C'est à peine croyable, on pourrais presque palper les émotions, cette alchimie presque magique qui relie quatre destins à une machine, le DEUCE OF SPADE, prolongement de l'âme à la matière.

Ton film touche la perfection,amour, foi, bonté d'âme, noblesse, courage, passion, ténacité.
Une belle leçon de vie.

Merci FAITH GRANGER.

KISS ALEX.C FRANCE

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Dear Faith,

Viewed "Deuce Of Spades" twice over the Weekend ! You did a superb job, and it shows in every frame of the film.

Jonnie King

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Hello Ms. Granger.

My name is David Welch, I'm 25, live in Oklahoma, and I'm a hot-rodder. I just wanted to tell you how much I loved your film Deuce of Spades. I am a writer, though admittedly an amateur, and I plan to use my G.I. bill to go to college for creative writing. I would love to get into film, either as a writer or actor, or both. What you have done with Deuce of Spades has inspired me to try and do the same thing. I would love to hear from you, and I am wondering if maybe you'd like to read a short story I've written based on myself and friends from the summer after I graduated. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed your film and anxiously await another.

Sincerely,

David Welch.

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As an avid Hot Rodder with a deep fascination, love & respect for the early generation who pioneered the sport, a friend of mine in Germany turned me onto the movie Deuce of Spades.

Not only was the photography visually stunning, but the story line was well thought out and true to the period. It soon became one of my "go to" movies over and over again. So many movies seem massed produced and thrown together. This was certainly not one of those. It's a timeless movie.

Thank you for producing this piece of art for the screen. Well done!

David Abell

Brevard, NC

"Bonneville Girl"

1929 Salt Flats Racer

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I met you at the Grand National Roadster show, and

I asked you one question..... If I am a car guy movie lover, why should I buy your Deuce of Spades dvd?

I will have to tell you something that I only get while watching The California Kid, (I have seen that movie over 100+times)

and still get goose bumps when the car appears over the bridge.....

I have been watching this dvd of yours now for the first ten / fifteen minutes, and the goose bumps have NOT STOPPED.

I am very glad I bought the movie. Thank you Faith. Thank you.

Kevin "Nascarfan"

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Good morning.

I was given a copy of the film for Christmas and left it in my home cinema with the many other Street Rod inspired videos covering everything from runs to events - to watch at a later time. Last night this DVD was left in my home cinema by my son who said - "you have to watch this"

Whoaaa what a surprise to see such a high quality video with an equally good story line.

My congratulation to Faith and all involved.

I look forward to possibly seeing both the filmmaker and Deuce at a cruise or event. However, I predict a very busy time ahead for all involved and look forward to more inspiring product.

Rest assured this DVD will not be burnt, as I firmly agree with Faith and her plea for support to the industry.
I am enjoying the commentary and detailed explanation by Faith about the film, scenes and actors.

Again congratulations and thanks for bringing an excellent product to the consumer and street rod enthusiast.

Bernie.

Melbourne Australia.

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Dear Faith !
My name is Marcelo , I live in Brazil , in a city called Belo Horizonte . I watched your movie and soon after , read your blog to learn about the history of this true work of art called Deuce Of Spades !
I wanted to congratulate you for the wonderful story you wrote , directed and acted so perfectly ! Ever watched a movie so good in my life ! I was extremely thrilled with your work ! Only someone very passionate about what they do, could create something so beautiful as well ! It is difficult to find a right word to describe a true masterpiece like this ! Again ... congratulations for the wonderful work ! Thanks for being a rodder so hard and make a movie about Hotrods !

A big hug ,

Marcelo Sanches , Belo Horizonte , M.G – Brazil

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Miss Granger,

I just yesterday received my DVD's and soundtrack, which was very prompt delivery to start with. Last night, after I had settled in for the evening, around 9 or so my time, I decided to watch it by myself, while the house was nice and quiet so I could concentrate on the movie. I'm the type that tries to catch all the details, as they usually come back later in the movie to bring more meaning to them. As I was watching, I found myself thinking that the movie was not quite what I thought it was, It was much more. The more I watched, the more I hoped that you would find the truth about Johnny and the Deuce. Words can not express what I was feeling while watching this movie.

About the time I finished watching it, (the first time), my wife had just got home after her working 2nd shift. Once she got comfortable, I talked her into watching it with me again. She is more of a Muscle car fan, than an old style Hot Rod gal, but because the movie was actually so well done, with a fantastic storyline, she enjoyed it tremendously, as I did.

I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed this movie, and are hoping to hear of your next venture soon.

Thank you for this tremendous story of "The Deuce of Spades!"

Stan & Linda Dailey

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Hello

All we can say is awesome, watched your movie last night for the first time a new friend loaned it to me , we ordered one of our own this morning.

My wife and myself, daughter and grandson had great time with your film it is rare i can watch anything without falling asleep but this was one of those rare films / I have told at least 20 hot rod guys this morning at breakfast about your awesome movie looking forward to the next

good luck with all your adventures

Thanks

Nobody
Redneck Engineering

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Faith,

Good evening..... I got my wife to sit down and watch Deuce of Spades. She actually got into it and was fairly vocal to the characters at points !!!

I was stunned !!

She loved it. She says "Well done"... Nice Job.

Kevin and Robin - West Valley, Utah

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I just got my dvd soundtrack and print today and my birthday is tomorrow, So it was a perfect birthday gift. I turn twenty tomorrow and am restoring a 1957 Ford Fairlane. I'am a Greaser through and through and love this movie! i want thank you personally Faith for making such a great greaser movie. You really showed the world how to make a wonderful independent film. I admire that being a huge movie buff and would love to make my own movies someday. Deuce of Spades has such a great cast and story line and its not cheesy and dull like The Loveless or The Lords of Flatbush. Thank you for autographing the print you gave me it made it meaningful and showed you really care about your fan base. Thank you for sending me this movie i can't wait to show all my friends. please e-mail me back if you have the time Thanks again.

Jordan

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We got the DVD in the mail yesterday and watched it today. I had heard that it is better than American Graffiti, which is one of my favorite movies. It was. My husband was very much like Johnny, but our love story went better than theirs. We have been married 55 years. If a movie makes me cry, it is a good movie and this one sure made me cry. Please let there be a happy ending with Johnny and Bette in the sequel. Much luck to you in the future.

Judy Parrack

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Dear Faith Granger,

Loved your movie, very awesome. Racing down an orange tree lined lane was very relevant.

True story: Four young boy teens go to the local drive-in movie, before the movie go to snack stand

for popcorn, car unlocked. Four young girls watch them leave their car, pile into and lock the boys out out of their own car. Eventually phone numbers are exchanged and Ive been married the one of the girls for more than 45 years.

Again, thanks for signing my disc, great movie...

Mike chiavetta

Huntington Beach, Ca

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Congratulations are surely due to you for all your work putting together your "Deuce Of Spades"!!! The story, filming, acting - actually the whole production is so good especially considering your inexperience in the industry when you started. We are a couple of long years of hot rod experience and really enjoyed your film!

Claire and Don Montgomery

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Just wanted to say great job on the movie. There's just not enough hot rod movies made anymore and it being included in a love story, I loved it. Keep up the good work .

Alan Harrell

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Faith,

I just watched this movie, amazing! Such a great job! I really enjoyed it. I'm 27 and a girl that is into hot rods, so I appreciate the role you played in the film!

Thanks for putting this out there!

Melissa Jordan

I watched the movie and I remained positively impressed. It’s a great movie, beautiful story, which is confusing because it’s difficult to tell if this really happened to some hot rodders or not. It’s a fantastic story, the movie is very good. (...)

Carlos Noel

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Hello Faith, My name is Sylvain, I’m 29 and I’m french. But my head is always in California, in the 50’s, or on Bonneville Salt Flats … My dream came true last year, when I could afford to buy me a ’53 Business Coupe Chevy’.

I try to recreate 50’s spirit in my traditional pictures, but I’m amateur. You can see my page if you want :

https://www.facebook.com/moonshinetraditionalphotogtraphy I won’t tell you all my life you don’t have time for this. Last night, with my girlfriend, we have at last seen your movie : “Deuce of Spades” . I just want to congratulate you for this great movie, rich in emotions, and never soppy.

I really love the atmosphere, the warm shades ... When I saw the name of your grandparents, I asked me if they were french. I read that you have studied in France, in Pau, that makes me thinking that is true. Thank you a lot for this great hot rodding movie. Best regards from France.

Sylvain TISSIER

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Hi Faith,
Watched your film last night at a buddy's house in Germany. I was so impressed with the filming, the detail - everything actually. You put Hollywood to shame with that production. Show that to Spielberg and I'm sure he'd personally finance your sequel. Anyway I bought my own copy just now as I want to show it to my wife. I'm hoping seeing a 32 hiboy through your eyes may make her understand the unprecedented beauty of it.

Take care, Ed

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Faith,

I was so excited to see the ad in the newspaper Saturday morning about the screening. We bought our tickets right away online.

What a thrill when we got there and you were there answering questions and telling YOUR story of making it. We loved the film and will be sharing it very soon with friends and family. As my dad (still a hotrodder as he was back then) will for sure love it. To this day when we roll out in his 66, he wants to race everything in sight, really giving me an insight to who he was back then.

Thank you for the time and effort you put into last nights screening. What a great film, your sacrifice was great but appears to have been worth it.

Steve and Cindy.

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This was an awesome movie, I hardly ever tear up for anything, but this brought tears on happiness to me. What a beautiful story and I hope there are more to come. I recently had the opportunity to meet Gene Winfield and the Salina Ks KKOA car show, he is an awesome person. I myself have a 55 Chevy which I recently bought, it’s my deuce of spades. I would be available to be in one of your films I am 65 years old in my second childhood, thanks again for the wonderful film.

Joe Twitchell

Larned Kansas

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Best movie I've watched in a decade or more.

It's a love story, it's a gear-head movie, it just a wonderful movie for everyone to enjoy.

Jim Gustin

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Dear Faith

I just checked your site to see what’s new after many months and discovered updates on your recent “sweep” at Monterey and “Best Feature” award at Laughlin. Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition!

I’ve followed your career, since when you virtually invented the concept of a “crowd-funded” project, and love your film and soundtrack. I watch “Deuce of Spades” from time to time, the same way I re-watch favorites from Hitchcock: to immerse myself in unique film-making magic. You are a talent that deserves support and I look forward to your sequel.

Congratulations again on your 2014 Tour success.

Kevin Bishop

Victoria, British Columbia

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Faith -

My husband and I met you last fall at Winfield's yearly show. I want to start by thanking you for not only my beautiful handbag and special order pin-striped heels that have gotten nothing but compliment. Perhaps the most important being my 88 year old grandmother falling in love with my handbag. She had dementia pretty badly but had fond memories of the original days of hanging with those bad hot rodders racing in the dry lake beds in the areas surrounding Randsburg, Mojave and other areas nearby. She lived with us the last few weeks of her life and regularly borrowed my bag when we went out for her weekly hair and nail appointments. Her dementia was too advanced to watch movies, however she LOVED your soundtrack CD and requested it each time we were in the car.

(...) While she never saw the movie, she asked me to tell her the story whenever I wore my t-shirt. She would tear up with happy memories of her marriage always telling me that although she lost her husband 13 years ago, her love was as strong as ever and that indeed "True love never dies."

God bless,
Sarah Tanner

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Hi Faith,
Saw your movie last night for the first time. (Bought it for my birthday - so many to choose from online but I was drawn to yours!) As I said to my wife this morning, it is evident that it is not a Hollywood film but nor is it a crudely made or presented film. I very much enjoyed the cars (my first focus) as they were not over done
or over presented, the storyline was great - a real surprise and the ways in which you personified that intangible bond between man/woman & special machines was exceptional. I have owned my 55 Chev since 1980 (last year in high school) and am in the last year of its restoration. I have owned many cars over the years, but this is the only one with which I have a special bond. I will be watching your movie again tomorrow and many more times over the years...thank you!

Cheers, Tony (AUSTRALIA)

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Hi Faith,
The movie was made with a high quality of acting by the actors. The cars were period perfect. The plot was great. Everything in the movie was excellent. I grew up in this period of time and I can relate to the way the people were feeling back then. I am looking forward to the sequel.

Thanks,
DeVerne

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I am Buddy from the german Hot Rod and Kustom Kar Klub "Krazy Krauts". First time I watched Your movie was, when I was on late shift. I was so fascinated, I watched it a couple of times that night. Even my girlfriend, who is in fact not really into the Hot Rod stuff, loved it and now it´s one of her favorite movies because of the hearttaking story. We hope, You´ll keep on the good work and give us more excellent movies like this one! Whenever You should come to Germany, please let us know, would be an honor for us to meet You! I attached a pic of my ten year lasting project, a Model T. (Haha, reminds me of the movie, when the old lady says to You, that her passed away husband worked for ten years on the Deuce....)

Best regards and a big "THANK YOU"

Katrin and Buddy - GERMANY

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I have to admit that I cannot imagine how you did so many things on Deuce of Spades and had the movie come out so well.

I have worked on many low budget films and I have some clue as to what a mountain you climbed - in fact - I don't know of anyone in my film career who has done what you did.

I was especially knocked out by the period set design and the attention to detail - it was not only authentic - it was like being in a dream of some sort of hotrod heaven.

Frank Smathers

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This is a terrific racing, hot rod, man towns appeal with welders, grinders, pistons

and flat heads. What a treat, great music, great actors, great cars, great story. I like

Heart Like A Wheel, Thunder Road, The California Kid and the Worlds Fastest Indian.

I would put the "Deuce" in a league with these movies one that you never get tired of.

Great Hot Rods, Terrific California Scenes.

PS my wife loves the Deuce - Faith Granger is a wonder "How did she do that???"

Carl Zorzi---Ridgecrest CA

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The Deuce of Spades Movie Event at the Elsinore Theatre in downtown Salem, Oregon on April 28th was a huge hit with the hot rod crowd in town. We had over 200 hotrods parked along the street in front of the theatre! Everyone was so pumped to be there and we heard tons of raves after the show and were so amazed to see how this movie touched the hearts of the guys as well as the girls! Everyone is still talking about this movie! Here we are months later and we are still hearing what a great movie it is! The authenticity, the clever storyline, the music, the characters/actors that played the parts so well and the whole feeling of the movie has really struck us all. Thanks Faith for what you created that brings back the feeling we all had back then.

CJ's Hot Rod Shop
Jeff Foster

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Chère mademoiselle Faith,

C’est aujourd’hui mon anniversaire et j’ai reçu le plus beau cadeau depuis fort longtemps – ton* film Deuce of Spades. Film qui dépasse de tres loin toutes mes expectations… tout court, un film magnifique. Tu poses la question « Crois-tu aux deuxièmes chances? » Moi, absoluement, dur comme fer, ou mieux dit, dur comme tôle. Car, il y quarante ans, j’ai eu ma deuxième chance à l’amour quand une jeune française en voyant ma Mercury custom en décapotable de 1940 s’est exclamé, « C’est la plus belle voiture que j’ai jamais vue. » Aveu qui m’a fait prendre un virage imprévu pour suivre un autre chemin. La semaine qui vient nous fêtons notre quarantième anniversaire de mariage. Il va sans dire que la Mercury est toujours avec nous.

Je ne suis pas d’accord avec les commentaires qui comparent ton film favorablement à American Graffiti. Deuces of Spades est nettement supérieure et cela se doit à la sensibilité de femme – et française de surcroît – qui gère tous les éléments à la perfection. J’étais ébahi à ce tour de force, femme orquestre qui a osé rêver puis réaliser une œuvre déjà classique dans son genre. Le film définitif sur les hot rods et fait par une Française. Il fallait le faire. Mais à vrai dire, le resultat ne m’a pas surpris autant que ça parce que je vois là-dedans les mêmes qualités que j’admire chez ma femme – l’amour du travail bien fait, un travail de fourmis et de romane, une organisation imbattable et la certitude d’arriver à ses fins. Bravo, Faith. Et merci.

J’ai vanté les mérites de Deuce of Spades à la dernière réunion de notre car club, Obsolete Iron (...) je fais un maximum de bouche à l’oreille en faisant appel à tous ceux qui aiment le cinéma de haute qualité.

William Day

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Dear Faith!

Sorry for my bad english) But i can't express my delight about your movie "Deuce Of Spades"! It's amazing! I'm repair cars, that's why i can't be silent! You are great women! I don't know you, but i'm already love you!"

Greetings from Russia, Saint-Petersburg. Sincerely yours, Dmitriy Ayba

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Hi Faith, I got a chance to watch your film tonight and loved it. I watched it with my wife, 22-year old son and his fiance. Everyone was touched by the cast relationships and the way you tied all the stories together. Beautiful film making. It all flowed well with nice reflections, transitions, color changes, compositions and cleanly edited throughout. Great music too. You really capture the spirit of the times without using cliched familiar hits. Your own music is stunning and I want to hear more. I'm going to buy the soundtrack.

BOMONSTER

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Faith, I really don't know what to say, but I found your movie on the internet and (...) I just felt I had to have it. I showed my wife your website and she was equally excited to receive the film and watch it. We stayed up late after working all afternoon at the factory and I was blown away. I can't put into words what I feel so I will leave it at, you have blessed us both.

Buco

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Faith
I literally had just discovered your film 2 months ago! Why I am always the last to know beats me LOL! I wanted to say I love the film it made me want to hug my old car. You captured the essence of 50's SoCal hotrodding to a "t". I just want to say I truly loved DOS and will be watching it over and over long into the future!

Larry Shannon Farmer
Bluefield WV USA

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Hi there from New Zealand,

My 7 year old son and I are big Deuce of Spades fans. I think Alex (my son) must have seen it about 20 times.

Very cool movie (we are a hot rodding family). Word is you are making another hot rod movie ?

We certainly hope so !!!

All the best from the Boblea family in New Zealand.

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I enjoyed the film because it took me back to the '50s. I was born in '47, so some years in that decade were before my time, but not all. That period was a very happy time for young people, just observing hotrods cruising the streets. I now cruise the same streets with a bald head and a big smile on my face. Your movie gave lots of people a gentle bump to start driving those rods that have been garaged for decades. Let's have a sequel, please.

Gary Joice

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Hi Faith

Just a small note to thank you for this great great film , i have had it in my hotrod collection for a couple of years now and i just cant stop watching it !!! Hope there with be more films like this

Best regards

Steve Yeoman (uk)

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Faith,

That was the best film I have ever seen. The flash backs are great. The cars are real the locations were as good as the cars. I will definitely spread the word.

Thank You

Jay W.

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My Dad got me the film in April and I have watched it a few times and I love it. It gives me hope on my life at the moment as I am getting a Divorce and unsure of the future but watching the film makes me happy and smile as well as giving me hope. Also keeps me busy because my hobby is build model cars and I am going to start the Deuce of Spades this week. Not sure where this letter is going but just wanted to say thank you Faith for making such a powerful movie. Take care and hope to hear from you soon

C. Kroll

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Hi there Faith,

Am doing this whilst listening to the soundtrack, which arrived yesterday just 6 days after mailing from California. (...)

Eagerly putting the film in the player when it arrived, (being retired means that I can play it whenever), I was enthralled, wow, it is brilliant, not just a car nut's macho male movie with loads of weird people, but having a really believable story line and at times seeming almost like a documentary, the attention to detail is amazing, and that of the '50's is spot on, I cannot find find a single 'out of time' mistake, something that cannot be said of some blockbusters from Hollywood. Some hardened 'rodders may object to the romantic thread of Johnny and Betty, but me being an old romantic think that this is what makes the movie great. My wife who doesn't normally share my passion for rock 'n' roll, American cars, apart from my car which is a Chrysler 'Neon', (in the States I think they are mainly Dodge 'Neon's'), Americana or hot rods and who really is a 'child' of the flower power era, sat down and watched it, commenting afterwards that she really enjoyed it and as importantly to you when watching the credits and seeing the name Faith Granger constantly appearing, saying, I quote, 'a very talented lady', a sentiment that I too endorse. One evening just recently when at a loss as what to watch on tee-vee, when I suggested we watch a DVD movie, she said 'let's watch Deuce of Spades.

My favorite parts are really all of them, but I love the scene showing dear Monk (I think) with his model cars, railroad and diner, I have a selection of those same scale model cars in my 'American' corner of our living room alongside my records and CD's and hi -fi, the scenes with the 'anything for a peaceful life' Earl and his bossy wife, haven't we all known couples like this?, the old time rodder lighting his cigar with his blow torch, brilliant!, and the final one when very senior Johnny and Betty meet up as Betty cuts roses.

You asked to keep these comments short and I guess that I've gone on a bit long, so will close by saying absolutely well done, I look forward to the extras DVD coming out next year (?), and hope that you will be able to do the sequel in the not too distant future, the continuing story of Johnny still has much mileage to go, in fact, '2 quarts to go'!

Thank you so very much.

Love from Roy Skidmore, Peterborough, England.

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We just watched the movie again last night- Love the storyline! Notice new details every time we see it! It’s absolutely the best movie!

Jeff Foster

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Faith, When I saw The Deuce of Spades I knew right where you filmed it even though I have lived in Oklahoma City for the last 7 years I lived in Ventura County for over 40 years. I was so happy to recognize the area. Your story line is terrific and I would so much like to learn more about Johnny Callaway and his friends and how he came to own the Deuce.

Fantastic job!

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Dear Faith!

I received my copy of Deuce Of Spades a couple of weeks ago, and I hope that all was in order with the money transaction. That always makes me nervous when shopping from abroad (not to confuse with a broad... *giggle*), but I believe that you would have sent me an email and not have shipped the DVD had there been any trouble.

I will cut the pretentious movie reviewer lingo and just say straight out that I really liked this movie! It caught me from the very start, and the love story was both sweet in a heartwarming way and sad in a heartbreaking way that felt very believable as a true story in an era full of moral conflict between parents and teens. It really made me hope that Johnny and Bettie would finally meet each other some time again, and that it wouldn´t be one of those film noir-ish movies where you learn a lesson from the sad ending. And when the characters grab you like that and makes you wish an outcome for the plot, then it´s a good movie!

The only thing I thought about with the characters was an explanation to Johnnys addiction of always proving for himself to be the fastest cat in town. But to get it explained I only had to look at myself. I don´t know it is girls of cars that makes you do the craziest things...

As a car buff with certain interest in period hotrods and customs I was pleased beyond expression of how correct the scenes from the 50s was! Many times when film makers try to capture a certain era with cars involved they get all kinds of things wrong, no matter how small or big a budget the movie has, and it grinds my gears! I guess your success in this matter is that you truly are a hotrod enthusiast yourself, and it shows with such good results that I could easily accept how the few non-period details (for example the then pre-production finned brake drums) were blended into the story. Wonderful!!! It was also a nice touch to have Bill Hines and Gene Winfield in cameo roles, I liked that. =o)

The one thing I would advice you to omit from future movies is the parts where you speed the film up to get a greater appearance of speed. Otherwise it was all beautiful, and I´m amazed at how much you have contributed with yourself to the production! And that´s where I give you the biggest creds, it was as aforementioned a wonderful story, it was beautifully shot, and I never wanted to stop looking at the cars, clothes, hairstyles, everything was beautiful! And... I may be a few years younger than you, but you´re HOT!! ^^

OK, you asked for a short review, but I think I suffer from keyboard diarrhea... So this was short for me!

Thank you for a beautiful movie! I really hope it has given you both income and inspiration to do more movies. I know I will look forward to them!

Take care.

Andreas B

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Faith,
Congratulations on making such a fine movie! The story line was classic yet refreshingly new. The transitions between then and now really kept the movie going. You really captured the essence of the hot rodding heyday along with the culture of rodding today. The deuce's exhaust note was awesome and gave the deuce a voice of its own. The movie makes you dream of barn finds and the adventures that follow. Best of luck on the sequel!

Many thanks,

John Gast

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Faith,

Hi there,
Name is Krishahn from Wisconsin. Half American/half Indian 31 year old whipper snapper.
Just wanted to express how impressed I was with your movie. I have been a lover of movies from all sorts of eras - from ones made in the last few years, and ones 40 years ago. Your movie has fallen into my top 5! I also have the passion for hot rodding and true love stories about ones finding each one day again. Absolutely loved your movie! The story was great, the cars were awesome!! I look forward to following your work in the years to come.

Best Regards,

Krishahn G. Singh

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Faith,

I received my copy of Deuce of Spades in the mail today. I could not wait to see it, so I watched it in the afternoon. I cannot begin to express how impressed and thrilled I am with this movie. I was so moved by the story, and thrilled with the cars. You have depicted a golden era of americana in such a beautiful way.
It brought back memories of my own youth, I was the hot dog of my small town in Michigan. Only for me it was my 55 Chevy with a 409 engine that I built. Even though my era was a little later that your movie, it still was a part of a very exciting era of fast cars and broken hearts.

Thank you for having the vision to create such a great film that will live in the hearts of many for the rest of our lives.

Thank you......Dave McDaniel

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YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME ! I'M A LIFE LONG STREET RACER and LEGAL DRAG RACER !AT SIXTY FOUR I HAVE YET TO REFORM MY WAYS ! BUT YOU HAVE IGNITED A FIRE I THOUGHT WAS GONE AND THAT WAS TO BUILD A 32 ROADSTER ALWAYS ON MY MIND FROM THE START. I HAVE JUST SEEN THE PREVIEWS, AND HAVE ALREADY STARTED ON MY CAR ! AFTER WATCHING THE FULL MOVIE GOD KNOWS WHAT I WILL GET MYSELF INTO. I KNOW ITS GOING TO HAVE A FLATHEAD V-8 3-SPEED 9" FORD REAR END. WANT AN ALL METAL CAR BUT WILL DO WHAT I CAN AFFORD ? THANKS FOR INSPIRING ME TO START ON THIS PROJECT ! LOVE TO SHAKE YOUR HAND AND GET A HUG SOMETIME AND SHOW YOU MY CAR WHEN DONE. BEST WISHES ON THE SEQUEL! I ALWAYS HAVE SAID YOU GOT TO LOVE A WOMAN THAT LOVES CARS WITH ALL HER HEART !

R. HIXSON

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I watched the movie and truly enjoyed it. I own a littler shop where I live called Handsome Devils. Myself and my club the Lowners all live and breathe the lifestyle. Just would love to see a second movie. I got hit five years ago on a 63 Triumph and died and I was given a second chance by the grace of God. So the movie hit home doll. I restore old cars and bikes and still love everything about it. I don't let anything slow me down. I broke 65% of the bones in my body and lost my foot and almost lost my arm. The surgeons got me put back together and I walk fine now and my arm works really well. Luckily the tats cover up most the scares. My friends and CC call me Frankenstein since I was brought back from the dead and bolted back together. Well I hope to hear back from you but if not its fine doll. Take care.

Frankenstein

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Faith,

Ta passion se transmet à travers ton film, je ne me lasse pas de le regarder. Quand j’y repense, nous sommes 3 passionnés à la maison : mon conjoint, moi-même et mon petit garçon de 3 ans. A chaque fois que je l’amène à un rassemblement, il ne peux pas s’empêcher de poser devant (presque) chaque voiture. La dernière fois (04/03/12), nous avons été sous le charme de , devine quel modèle? , 2 FORD 1932 dont une noir. J’étais au paradis, mon fils lui ne tenait plus en place. C’est vraiment mon modèle préféré aussi. Une chose est sûr et, en partie grâce à toi, dès que possible j’en aurai une! Comment ne pas être motiver et ne pas se donner à fond pour avoir ce que l’on veut quand on voit toute l’énergie que tu as dépensé pour ce projet et que tu as encore. C’est un film époustouflant, tout y est : action, émotion et beaux Hot Rods. Nous étions passionnés avant, et après avoir vu le film, nous l’étions ENCORE PLUS ! Ce sont vraiment de belles voitures. Elles ont du charme, sont uniques et originales. Elles donnent un esprit de liberté que n’offre plus forcement notre société actuelle : se sentir libre et différent !

Avec tout mon soutien.

Laetita, FRANCECE

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I jumped on the DVD when I got it:

Great Cars.
Stunning images.
Wonderful love story.
Sensitivity and true feelings.
Great actors.
An intense moment.
Tears on my face.
Joy and emotions.
You did something great.
It brings a lot to the viewer.
THANK YOU!

Kindest regards,
Patrick

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I was blown away when I saw the trailer for the film.

And, a woman made this film?!!!!! And you look just like the coolest girls from that era...too much.

OMG, I'm sure you are getting marriage proposals up the gazoo or at least you should be getting a lot of them!!!

There were so few women like you when I was growing up. I've known a few modern Rockabilly girls who were daughters of women I dated and I loved them to pieces talking about 50s music.

I'm now 63 and I can say the mid to late 50s saw lots of 30s cars on the streets of Southern California. I remember when my neighbors had their roadster pick-up on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine.

Thanks for tugging at the heart strings of an older guy who has been a car nut since I was a little boy.

Dave F.

Simi Valley, CA

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Hello Faith.
My name is Christos. Im from Melbourne Australia.
Firstly let me thank you for making yourself so accessible to your fans. My respectful admiration for you began within the opening seconds of Deuce Of Spades. I discovered it and bought it immediately after reading a small comment made on a popular Australian hotrodders forum.
After watching it and viewing all the extras I had to find out more about the creative mind behind the film. This has led me to writing this letter to you.
I cant begin to describe the impact the film has had on me. And its not just the film itself, its more that one person not only has the vision to create such a masterpiece but that same individual also possesses the skill to execute the vision with such brilliance. You are a true inspiration.
I find myself telling my children ages 12 and 14 "there's this lady who wanted to make a film, she taught herself everything she needed to know to make her dream a reality. There's nothing you cant do if you want it bad enough, no one is going to stop you from achieving your goals. You have to have Faith in yourself".
I'm a Jeweller (thats how we spell it in Aus) and have even drawn inspiration from your career in my own working life. From your music to your film making a message of "staying true to yourself" is evident. I get so caught up in making a living I forget how wonderfully fulfilling making creative jewellery can be. I also have realized that the skills I have developed over the 25 years as a jeweller are unique and should be used to fulfill my own dreams. Dusting off my old bench, digging out all my old tools and unwrapping unfinished projects that were put on hold in order to focus on the business has been a defining moment in my career. With this new found passion for my trade I have once again begun to produce fine designer jewellery that I am greatfull for possessing the skill to be able to make.
Thanks you so much Faith for bringing your journey to light. For taking three years of your life to make a film that has given me the inspiration to follow my dreams and challenge myself. I only hope that as the wind sweeps beneath my wings that my kids will get caught in the same updraft and reach for there own dreams. I wish you all the very best in life and for your next project, I for one cant wait to see what Faith Granger has planned.

Kindest regards.
C. K.
Melbourne Australia.

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Dear Faith Granger,

My sister, her boyfriend, and I met you when you visited the Carpinteria, CA beach last weekend (02-19-2012). I want you to know that the three of us watched your film that evening (on DVD) and all three of us were completely blown-away by your extraordinary
filmmaking skills. Because it is so well done, none of us would have known that it was your first film if you had not told us. You obviously have a natural talent for filmmaking and I hope you are able to continue working in the field (if that is what you want to do).

Best regards

Rick H.
Rick H. (one of your new fans :-)

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My son and daughter also enjoyed your production, my daughter cried at the end, they had seen it after we both had mentioned it was an extremely good production they are also young hot rodders. We the Cladakis family are waiting with baited breath for your next production, why you have not been supported by the movie industry in
California is beyond me as you are a very talented movie maker.

Thank you once again for a wonderful experience .......

Regards
Take Care

William S Cladakis

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I love the DEUCE OF SPADES soundtrack so much and i always listen the soundtrack while on my way to work everyday. I love the Alternate Faith song for it cleanses me and it deepen my Faith to God. It's just like a prayer for me and its a MIRACLE song.... Touches people's lives.... Thank you for making that song. DEUCE OF SPADES soundtrack is my National Anthem for i listen it everyday before starting my work. :) :). AMAZING

Jimmy

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Hi!

Yesterday it was a raining night, i was at my new love's home and we watched this GREAT Movie together... It was the greatest night ever!!

Today we drove around in my 1949er DeSoto and we were Johnny and Bettie!!

Thank you for this wonderful Movie!!

Best regards from Switzerland!

Phil

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Dear Faith:

2011 was a very special year for the Hot Rodders In the world with the release of the movie Deuce of Spades. Thank You Faith, Your Actors, Volunteers and Supports for sharing their talents with the world. We as Hot Rodders are truly blessed. Your Movie will leave a lasting impression on many of us, and give us the inspiration and the sprit to get out and do some of these things on our own again! Happy Holidays and Best of Health to the Deuce of Spades Family of Actors Film Makers and Supporters.

Blessings,

Dougie the Pinstriper

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Hi Faith

I just received, and have been enjoying, your soundtrack CD set from Deuce of Spades.

I was looking forward to the rockabilly tunes that set the period so perfectly in Deuce of Spades, but was frankly unprepared for the impact of your music and arrangement on the second CD.

I knew that you were a great musician, after exposure to Deuce of Spades, but the CD of your compositions, merged with key dialogue points of your film, is stunning and artful in its own right. The only comparison I can make, regarding the impact of music on the feel of a film, is with Bernard Herman. He made Alfred Hitchcock...

Is that weird?

Kevin Bishop

Victoria, B.C.

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Just got the dvd for christmas from my mother in law. She got it signed to myself from you and my wife and I definitely love it. We are a part of a pre 64 car club called the Hooligans C.C. central PA. The movie is spot on all around. I grew up down south with a papa and uncles who were pretty much "greasers" and it was like watching a movie about them. Thanks for signing my copy and making a great film.

Chris Hooligan Tomlinson

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HI FAITH
I saw your movie "Deuce of Spades" recently and absolutely identified with all the main characters. The story
was so emotional... I cant remember the last time I had cried in a movie, might have been "the yearling" now im giving away my age, Ha! I have a 1927 high boy fifties style project im building now it has a 1951 merc flattie in it about 90% done sans interior and paint. After seeing the movie i have received a shot in the arm to get er done. great movie hope for a sequel!

Keith Schultz

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Hi Faith. I'm Jimmy, you still remember me? We meet yesterday in Super Sunday car show in Westfield Mall. I bought your dvd and we have a picture taking with you and your Beautiful 1932 Ford. I watched Deuce of Spades last night twice, it was a wonderful and beautiful movie. You just dont know how your movie touched my life in many ways and it made me more humbled person. While watching the movie i cant stop tears flowing from eyes for some of the scenes relates to my life........ i have a teary eyes again.......sorry im so emotional... Your movie is "Unique et tout Simplement le Meilleur".

More blessings to you and God is always taking care of you.
Our Faith can move mountains.

Jimmy Guanco

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Faith,

I just finished watching your wonderful film creation. First I would like to say you are a truly talented woman to have done such a masterful job almost all on your own. I find it hard to believe it was your first attempt at a full length film. When I first started watching it was the photography and smooth blend of past and present that engaged me, but as the film progressed I found myself getting caught up in the love story set within the hot rodding culture that it embraced. I grew up as a child in the 50s and always had my nose stuck in a hot rod magazine. The ending brought some tears to my eyes as I'm sure it did with other fans. You have painstakingly captured moments and memories that everyone can certainly relate to. I hope to be able to meet you at a hot rod show or event down the road sometime. Keep doing what you do and thanks again for a truly classic hot rod/love story film.

Gary Sewell

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I just wanted to say its 12 midnight here in nj and i just got done watching deuce of spades my hat off to you !!! im 45 and i still race to this day..... and i cant tell you how thrilling it was to watch a such piece of art and congrats on a well job done !!! i hope you make out to nj once again and maybe i can shake your hand in person .............take care

chris raab

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Hi Faith,

It’s hard to believe that you, Faith Granger accomplished making this master piece, “ Deuce of Spades “ primarily by yourself. You are a great talent. All the actors

played their parts superbly and are to be commended also. It was as if they each were born to act out their particular parts in this movie. All the songs were appropriate

for the era and the music was powerful. Especially the organ. It was chilling. I’ve watched the movie 5 times so far and each time your emotions run from one extreme

to the other. I say this because I didn’t want to say I got teary eyed at times. We are to tuff for that you know ! I wasn’t the only one this happened to as my friends had

to get their hankies out at times also.

I know it’s been said before but this movie is so indicative of the days that we lived back then. The cars, the good looking “chicks” and the drag racing after we had

some food at our favorite hang out. Those were the days and in my opinion will never be lived again. That’s why this is such a great movie and means so much to us

that lived them back then.

Thanks for making the movie and hope that a “ Deuce of Spades Sequel “ or what ever you name it is in the works. Guaranteed I will purchase a couple. Love it.......

Thanks again.

Dave H

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Hey Faith,

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your movie. I'm 71 years old and I've been a hot rodder all my life and couldn't believe how accurate the cars were. You did a great job and we're going to order the DVD as we'd love to see it again. Good luck with your next film and we look forward to seeing it.

Best of Luck,
Ken Mayabb

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HI FAITH,

I JUST SAW THE ENTIRE FILM AND I ABOUT WANTED TO BURST IN TEARS WHEN I SAW THE ENDING OF THE FILM. BUT SINCE IM MACHO I HELD BACK THE TEARS. LOL SORRY FOR THAT!!! LOL ITS AN AWSOME FILM. I WAS TOUCHED BY THE DEATH OF JOHNNYS MOTHER WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY. MY MOM JUST PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 19 OF THIS YEAR. ..SO I REALLY WAS TOUCHED BY HIS ANGER AND EMOTIONS. WOW , JUST THE WAY YOU BLENDED THE SCENES WITH THE MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND.. REALLY TAKES A STRONG GRASP . IVE POSTED MANY PICS ON MY FACEBOOK AND HAVE ALSO USED THE MOVIE COVER OF THE MOVIE AS MY DEFAULT PIC. IM TRYING TO PUT THE WORD OUT AND JUST TRYING TO GET YOUR FILM OUT THERE. WELL FAITH ITS A GREAT HONOR TO MEET YOU AND TO CHAT WITH YOU . GOD BLESS YOU , KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK.

YOUR NEW FAN......

E. G.

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Hello,

I live in France, and I've just discover your film and I have only two words: Thank you.

It was a wonderful experience, that's what cinema must give us, the sensation that these two hours weren't lost. I had goose bumps during the scene between Johnny and Bettie. The actors were perfect and so charismatic. Thank you to remind us that cinema is not only specials effects........but first and foremost, a story.

And what a story!

Thanks again and good luck.

David MARTEL

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Dear Faith,

I must tell you that I myself have been a Hot rodder for over 45yrs and was touched by your movie and had herd about 2 yrs ago and finely got a copy from a friend last week as a surprise, I did not know that you were going to be in Daytona last week or I would have gone to meet you and get a poster signed by you and see the roadster... "Deuce of Spades" is a Hot Rod Love Story , A Man, His Hot Rod & His 1st and only Love,,, WoW!!!!!!!!!!!! Faith you are a awesome lady to have made this movie, "GOD BLESS YOU"

Ricky V.

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Hello Faith

I cant believe how lucky I was to meet you yesterday, what serendipity...Im an avid fan of Kar Kulture & Hot Rodz and having lived in LA (IM originally from DC), so You and your car were a welcome sight for me....and definitely made my day.

Im sure you meet so many fans/folks but I was the guy (in mostly black) talking to you outside of the US Patent Office in Alexandria, VA around 5pm. I went to your movie website and not only is the car amazing but you are very interesting person and well accomplished.

I cant wait to get my DVD and I wish I had known about your tour, hopefully whatever screening in DC there was, was a great success. Thank for being you and making American Car Kulture with your unique background even more amazing...keep on burnin & gear jammin with your tri-motor. Be well.

Cheers

TOM BEACH

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As an owner of many a car over the years, some really became part of my life and my soul. Your film documents that love and bond so well.

The detail of the film scenery, the true locations, and the period props really took me back in time.

The authentic locations and real world cast members were natural and outstanding.

It was hard for me to put a finger on what I liked the best, but the photography and musical score is outstanding as well.

Thank you so much for producing such a great film.

Deuce of Spades is a must see.

Michael C. Martin

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I am 54 years old, and you made me cry. I was hooked in the first five minutes. The cars were great, but the story was off the hook.When I ordered my dvd I didn't get it signed, I had no idea how much this movie would move me, so I hope I can get another dvd to keep forever, signed and never opened.

THANKS for making me cry.

TIM S.

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Dear Faith,

I just returned home a short time ago today, and found myself caught up in deep thought after seeing a movie you had created. It was earlier today while I was visiting a friend of mine when he had handed me a movie called 'Deuce of Spades', and asked if I had seen it... I told him no. He then asked if I had about 2 hours or so to spare as he insisted that I see the movie. I nodded and agreed so we both sat down and watched the masterpiece. To be frank, im not a big motorhead, and i thought the movie was going to be entirely based around such.... but then realized that wasn't exactly the case. As we got into the movie I began to realize that I was becoming pretty involved in the moment as the movie was taking turns in different directions. By the time the movie had ended I began to become slightly embarrassed by the fact that I was shedding a good deal of tears towards the end, and didn't want my friend noticing my reaction or sudden unexpected emotion. For me at that point, trying to contain my out pour wasn't so easy in trying to disguise, and do think he noticed at some point but remained quiet.

I was really truly touched by the movie on many levels and had to shake my self straight once the movie had finished. As I was ready to leave his place, it was then when I shook his hand on the way out and thanked him for showing the movie. All in all... it made the rest of my day in fact, and really made me realize the brilliance that had gone into the film. I want to say "Bravo" to you... for such a well crafted masterpiece, and I do hope that you continue making more films as I feel you have gift for this type of thing. I got home here and found your website and really had the urge to write to you, and to try to best explain my reaction to your film.... and im sure glad I took the time to write as doing so completed the rest of my day....

Once again, thank you for taking the time for making the movie and god bless you very much!!
You have most certainly made my day...

Sincerely,

Sean B.

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07/25/11

Dear Faith,

Coincidentally we met you in a North East Minneapolis neighborhood when we walked by a small hot rod event on June 4 '11.

We chatted, you told about the car and the movie and we got a copy with your signature.
Back then we were struck by your story, your dedication and your energy.

Today, on a rainy July Sunday morning in Holland we watched it and were moved by it.
You made a true beautiful gem, with passion and great sense of detail. Everything comes together and fits perfect. The story with love and drama, the pictures, the music and the connections between the people, the fifties and today.

Thank you Faith! You are an amazing person, it is a true privilege to have met you.

All best!

Wim Munsterhuis

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07/22/11

On the Deuce of Spades You did such a great job on writing the script casting the movie, directing it, shooting it and starring in it. My hats off to you. It shows what a great opportunity we all have in this country, with a Dream, a lot of imagination a lot of hard work and a lot of volunteers! I ordered the Deuce of Spades and watched it many times over. In my daily travels I spread the gospel of your movie, I know most of the Hot Rodders and Drag racers in the area so I talk it up all the time. “ Have You Seen The Deuce of Spades yet? “I am looking forward to meeting you at the Milwaukee Masterpiece on Sunday August 28 2011. This car thing and love affair with Hot Rodding is a lot bigger than we all know, it consumes all of us in different ways but we all love it!........... Be careful on the road and God Speed to you!

Roy Douglas

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07/16/11

Hello Faith !!!

How is the Roadtrip going? All I see on FB are wonderful things and how the movie is just taking off !!!!! I used to tell people that Robert Rodriguez (you know who he is - i'm sure) - was my "hero" because he was such a maverick and broke the "molds" to pursue his goals and dreams - starting with - nothing and from humble beginnings, but ... i may have to change that and restate it to being YOU. You're prettier anyway, LOL! but true - all of it is true. You are really an inspiration over and above all else. So happy to see the DOS on screen in Vegas !!! et al.

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07/07/11

"I'm a traditional hotrod builder, with 5 cars under my belt. My latest love is a roadster named Lady Luck. I've been burned out, tired of fat guys and lawn chairs. I was going to sell out and move on, but after seeing your movie, when me and the Lady are out on the road, I think about Johnny Callaway, and I swear I will hold fast to the dream- God Speed and THANK YOUl"

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07/05/11

Dear Faith,

Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how much my wife and I enjoyed your movie! Loved the great sound of the cars also. I wish you lots of success!

Jacky Ireland, Davie County hooligan and Hot Rodder!

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07/04/11

A friend of mine loaned me the movie DEUCE OF SPADES yesterday. I took it home and watched it last night and was blown away at how good it was. I was born in 1940 which makes all my teen years in the 1950’s. I had a 1951 Mercury and a 1934 Plymouth hotrod. This movie took me back to all my memories of those years spent with my buddies at the drag strip and on the two lane highways late at night. Your movie and the actors were amazing. I will be going today to purchase my own movie to keep for the remainder of my days.

Thanks for taking us old guys back to a time when things were so good. Keep up the good work.

Bobby Brewer

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07/04/11

Bonjour Faith;

Un grand MERCI pour "DEUCE of SPADES".

Je suis fier d' être crédité au générique de ce grand film pour ma modeste participation.

Vous avez réussi à me faire couler les larmes aux yeux. On a adoré ton film; l'histoire est exellente et bien explicite,les acteurs sont remplis de talent. Tu as réussi à faire aussi bien que les studios d'hollywood avec si peu de moyen.BRAVO!!! (ils voudront t'engager).

Encore MERCI pour ce bond dans le passé.

BRAVO à toute l'équipe.

à bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure peut-être?

Jérome BOTINEAU

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07/04/11

Dear Faith,

I recently purchased a copy of your movie "Deuce of Spades" and after watching it twice now, I have to commend you on an extremely well made movie! To me, this is the best car movie to be made since American Graffitti! Only one month ago, I was telling one of my car/friends that we need another car movie bad! I received my latest issue of Rod & Custom in the mail and read about the movie! It was as if my wish had been granted! I grew up in the 50s and 60s, and all I can say is "you really nailed it" in the movie! I just want to let you know I absolutely love everything about this movie! God bless you for this gift to all of us carcrazy fans!

Kirby Hughes in Minnesota

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07/01/11

Dear Faith

My husband, Jerry, and I started watching the Deuce of Spades because our son, Aaron, is one of the actors. Our interest in the film was single focused and we even said that as soon as we saw his scene we were planning to turn it off.

Well, needless to say that did not happen. While we were motivated to watch the Deuce because of Aaron we kept watching it to the very end because of the message and quality of the film. We were moved to tears a few times and at one point I lost track of time because I was so consumed by the story.

It is even more amazing to know that you did so much of the work yourself and with very little funding. The photography is amazing, the characters believable and the story captured us.

My husband who is not very interested in movies unless they have something to do with spies and a lot of action was very taken by it as well. He was especially impressed with the way the end was handled.

Needless to say we are fans. Of course, we still think Aaron is amazing but also have an unexpected respect for you and the entire film. Aaron has taken us on some fantastic journeys with his interests and talent and this is one of the best.

Thank you,

Lynne Pagel

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07/01/11

Dear Faith,

We loved the film from beginning to end. We also had a couple of friends of our car group over to watch with us and they want to buy a copy of their own. I would love to see you one day make a sequel to see how the relationship progressed and to know you did meet them. Your movie had everything to appeal to both the hotrod men and women. Kudos to you for making a film that will be loved for many years to come by all hotrodders men and WOMEN.

Sincerely,

Susan and Lance

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07/01/11

Just a note to say you are an amazing person. Multi-talented just doesn't cover it. My wife believes it was the greatest love story she's ever seen.

Thank you for great entertainment.

Michael...

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06/29/11

Faith Granger!

Many, many thanks for creating and making this fantabulous work of art. Much is expected of those to whom much is given. You, have most definitely shown yourself true to this.
...and YES I believe in second chances

Bless you in all your work and play!

Virgil and Jan Schewe ( midwest rodders)

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06/29/11

Faith, it was a hi-lite of a lifetime to meet you and see your Hot Rod here in the Camp Verde camp ground. It will definitely go into my travel diary as a high point of our travel. We can't wait to show the movie and tell all of our friends and family of our meeting you. We really enjoyed the movie and wish you all the luck in the world on this and all your future projects.

Sincerely,

Terry

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06/29/11

Hi, Faith Granger,

Just wanted to say 'Heck of a job.'. Four of us old hotrodders watched the Deuce of Spades yesterday. Cheers and a tear or two.

You are a force. Do something else and we will line up to see it.

Thanks,

Bill Pierce, yer Fan.

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06/22/11

I wanted to relay my thanx and appreciation of the movie. My club friends picked up a copy for my wife and I from back to the 50's. We watched it last night and am hoping for a sequel to it. We could not be there due to a major surgery my wife had, so I stayed back to be there for her. My friends said you were wonderful to talk with and the picture of you in their black 55 chevy gasser was nice. Keep up the good fight and thanx again for a fine movie.

Tim Wheeler, Blair. Wi.

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06/19/11

Un petit coucou de France où apres avoir séché nos petites larmes (grosses ça fait trop "chochotte"..) nous sommes encore tout émus d'avoir vu votre superbe film. Nous avons pu échangé quelques mots sur "Vivas Las Vegas" (depuis pas une seule bouchée dans "nos" bonnes baguettes sans une pensée pour vous Faith) et gardons une forte impression de tout cela.
Encore felicitations pour votre travail, si tant est que l'on peut en déduire que l'art en soit un .. Bravo à vous tous.

Xavier et sa famille.

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06/6/11

Hi Faith,
my wife bought the dvd and bought the long sleeve tee for me so now I bought my wife Debbie a '34 Roadster for her birthday... all because we borrowed a friends copy of Deuce of Spades. Thanks for opening our eyes to a whole new world of fun.

Mark Copley

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06/5/11

Hi Faith !!! I just wanted to Thank You for making your movie. I collect all of the old hot rod movie's. I have over 300 of them and I think Deuce of Spades is the best that I have ever seen. You Go Girl !!!

Cecil Musick in Dayton Ohio

P.S. Love your Deuce !!!

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05/22/11

"To the Lady - Faith Granger

I have already placed my order for items to remember your wonderful film by. I am not a Hotrod individual and went to the Las Vegas show for a friend

who could not attend because of work. He heard about your movie and asked me to pick it up for him. I was the first guy to purchase your movie in Vegas.

Your people finally agreed to sell me one but I had to wait until the film started in the theatre. In truth I did not want to see it.

I, my bud, and friends watched it that evening. I found the story very memorable and engaging. It felt like watching a historical play unfold.

I am a Science Fiction admirer and your balance on past and present time was flawless allowing for the story to be more important than the effect.

After some time I felt your movie should be added to my film library.

I hope my small purchase of your movie and memorabilia will add to your continue work in your field.

Not many people get to pursue their dreams, but it is good when people such as yourself do reach your dreams,

and allow others to see your gift by sharing.

Live Long and Prosper

Signed

George P. Wansor

PS: I will admit your Hotrod - the Deuce of Spades - is a nice addition to the area of "Legends".

Whether the legend is real or made up, is not important - all it takes is a whisper through time for it to become another story,

listened to by the next generation. Thank you for creating a remarkable movie."

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05/10/11

"Hi faith it was a pleasure meeting you and the staff at Vegas car show we were across from you dollfacedesign.com just saw your movie and I have to say GOOD JOB on making the movie best story I almost cry 3times thank you once again for making this super great movie =) thank you DOLLFACEDESIGN.COM"

Douglas M.

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05/10/11

"Loved 'Deuce' absolutely..honestly my #1 now!! Loved how u pulled the viewer along emotionally, and how you worked your character into the storyline as well..loved everything about this film really..Can I purchase a copy as it is well worth owning!! "

Janess Nicholas

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05/10/11

"Faith, Really enjoyed your movie Deuce Of Spades which I watched with my wfie. Took us away from all our stresses in life!! Would have been such a great era to be part of but, you made it pretty real for a bit. Your movie is the exact reason a Greek/Aussie loves American cars.
Cheers"

Nick Pez

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04/15/11

"Hi Faith,
Congratulations, I just watched your movie and it was the best, we loved it. I live in Australia, and we have early cars. My husband believes in traditional rodding he has a couple of rods that were built in the 50's and he loves the movie. My son, his name is Johnny, thinks this movie is the best, he will watching your movie over and over again. Thank you Soo much, we love it."

Lisa Young. Camden, Sydney ,Australia.

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04/15/11

"Dear Faith,
My husband (Mark Lambert) and I were recently introduced to Deuce of Spades by Laura Sparks. We LOVE the movie and are watching it again, this time with your fascinating back-story narration. Mark plans to attend Tom's memorial event, and I hope that he will have the opportunity to meet you in person, as I imagine you will be there too. I regret that I will be unable to go. We feel as if you are already a friend, partly because of Laura's praise of you and partly due to your personable and disarming demeanor on film. Anyway, I wanted you to know that we are new fans, in awe of your talent and fearless, can-do attitude. If you are ever in Nashville, I hope you will consider contacting us so we can take you out to dinner! All the best to you."

Leslie Riley

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04/15/11

"Watched your movie recently, was blown away, best movie ever. straight to the shed to work on my '30 Chevy old school roadster. you are an inspiration to us all."

Cliff Carter

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02/08/11

Thanks for replying to my email. I very much enjoyed your film, and it has inspired me to me to adopt the hot rodder mindset in this digital age with my 1979 Pontiac Firebird. After all, the Deuce of Spades was
only 23 years old in 1955! In high school, my peers always drove the new tuners. It was hard fitting in, and since then I've largely abandoned my car. Your film has reminded me that it feels good to drive a classic; air conditioning be damned!

Anyway, I certainly hope you'll make another fantastic work of art like this. You have a loyal fan here, I promise.

Caleb G

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02/08/11

Hello Faith. My wife and I were at the Grand National Roadsters Show at Pomona yesterday. We saw your booth advertising the movie. I was curious to see what kind of movie it might be and my wife was unsure of what it would be about. To the delight of both us, it was great movie and when we read more about how it was made by you, we were really impressed. We both grew up in that time period and the resonate with the dress and attitudes that you captured. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Congratulations on an excellent film and I have ordered several copies to give to my friends.

David and Lily -Torrance=

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02/08/11

Dear Faith,

Just want to express my deepest admiration for you and your film! I understand it takes a huge talent and an incredible will to accomplish what you have done! Good acting, beautiful cars and locations lit fantastically!! I am a big veteran car lover, even though I specialize in Volvos 444 from the fifties, I read a lot about hot rods! I own two 444´s from 1954 and 1956 (the year export started to California) Sometimes when I lay under my car (lots of brake-problems...) it is like the car wants to whisper its history... It is a different tale from a hot rod in California, but still, I got a lot of pleasure out from fantasizing about its past, I have even found old photos in it of it with previous owners!! You have been a huge inspiration for me!! Thank you so much!! Merci beaucoup!!

Love Peder Lorentzson, Sweden

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02/08/11

Je me présente, je suis un jeune mec de France, passionné depuis longtemps par le Hot Rodding et la Kustom Kulture, je suis aussi militaire et je me trouvais à l'étranger lors de la réception du DVD, j'ai donc eu le bonheur de le regarder ce soir.
Quelle joie de regarder ce film, à commencer par le DVD lui même, dédicacé et numéroté #1213, le chiffre 13, mon jour de naissance et mon chiffre porte bonheur depuis ma plus tendre enfance, tout commençait parfaitement...
Ensuite tout s'est mélangé à la vitesse d'un hot rod lancé, pied au plancher sur le sable ou le sel d'un désert Californien, un mélange de sueur, de sang et de larmes, d'huile et d'essence, d'encre et de fumée.
A ces images et ces rêves défilant dans mon esprit, se sont ajoutés des sentiments, des dizaines de sentiments, antagonistes, associés, impossibles à décrire pour certains, limpide pour d'autres.
La tristesse, la joie, la frustration, le désir, l'excitation, l'envie, l'amour, la haine, l'espoir, la peur de perdre, tous ces sentiments ont habité mon être pendant deux heures et continuent de nager dans mes veines à l'heure où j'écris ces quelques lignes.
Votre film ma ému, touché dans mon moi le plus profond, me donnant encore de bien belles heures de rêves et de passion pour ces années mythiques que je n'aurais pas eu la chance de connaitre, le Diable de Pique vient de piquer mon coeur, laissant une empreinte à jamais présente.

Je tiens à vous remercier pour cette magnifique réalisation, ainsi que toute l'équipe d'acteurs et ceux qui vous ont aidé à faire que ce film ne reste pas qu'un rêve, longue vie au cinéma de Hot Rodding et à ces acteurs, à qui l'on ne peut souhaiter que de la réussite.

Mes sincères amitiés depuis la France,

Axel, Le Chiffre #1213

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02/07/11

Hi Faith.

Just a quick note to let you know we have received our Movie, "T" shirt and signed poster.

Thank you for the prompt service and quality across all three products.

I have to say the movie was fantastic, with one of the highlights being the appearance of Gene Winfield who I met in 2008 while we were competing at the 60th anniversary of Bonneville.

I have told all my hot rod friends about the movie and it is becoming well known amongst Kiwi Hot Rodders.

Yvonne and I wish you all the very best for the future in your movie making carrier.

Kind regards.

Peter Phillips and Yvonne Chambers.

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02/07/11

Dear Faith,

My goodness, it is hard to begin... it is hard to know where to begin. I really enjoyed your film. Ok. There. A beginning. After reading your story on your website, I'm now a complete fan, to the cult of the Faith Granger on a pedestal club. Truly remarkable. I too live in LA, and create art, production, things... whatever... all towards an unknown goal, but always from inspiration and a need to compose. Your talent is truly prodigious,. I thought myself a bit of a renaissance man... but I'm humbled by the complete package that you are as the quintessential renaissance woman! (...) You are amazing.

N. Scott

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01/15/11

Hi Faith

After watching your great film again, I was struck by something that’s so integral to your story and yet hasn’t been really mentioned that much, in all the wonderful feedback you’ve received.

To me, one of strongest aspects of the Deuce of Spades is it’s deep spirituality, in the heartfelt belief in a powerful God and the affect of prayer. I believe it could not have been done in such a tasteful manner than by a film maker who truly feels this herself. I confess that I am not a spiritual person in the traditional religious way. But I found the spiritual aspect of your film was done beautifully, in a way that nobody could find offensive or uncomfortable - except maybe the powers-that-be in studio Hollywood. That’s a shame, because it’s the broad movie audience’s loss.

Your handling of a theme that’s so polarized in today’s world was sensitive and believable. You did it in such a way, as such a natural and integral part of the story, that your viewers sense your honesty and really feel touched by something more powerful than all the “preaching” in the world. That in itself is a remarkable achievement. So from a not-too-spiritual guy, I appreciated this about your film.

Congratulations again on your current and continued success.

K. Bishop

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12/29/10

Hi Faith,
Well, I must say that we received our DVDs yesterday afternoon and went straight to the basement of our 1940 house and watched your film. We have an old knotty pine paneled room down there that is our
home movie theatre.. My wife asked why I wanted her to watch a car movie, I said this isn't just any car movie, so she watched with me and was blown away. We have NETFLIX and this was as good as
anything Hollyweird has put out in some time with out their green screen and special effects.
Thanks again, as so many have said for doing this. It takes passion to even start and you certainly have that.

I am so glad that I have had the life that I have, and indeed experienced being a kid in the era that you have put on the screen. You nailed the clothes so well that I remember having a jacket just like one the guys was wearing. We all have had our clothes customs in high school, with my era some were the jeans and boots thing, (8th grade for me) then in high school more dressy like plaid short sleeve shirts, chinos and white bucks. I still have some of that stuff that is over 50 years old. You truly are a time traveler and did your homework for every one, and especially for the likes of those of us who were there. We were
blessed then and still are today for the times that we have had.

I guess you could say you have gotten there by Faith, and there is a lot to be said for that. You can carry on now with your life to what ever your new goals will be, knowing that you have not only accomplished your passion and your goals, but you have in turn given a lot of people the joy that is not always in daily life.

Many blessings and a great holiday to you...

Dale Moreau - Portland, Oregon

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12/22/10

Hey, My name is Amanda and im just an 18 year old girl from Sweden.
I just saw your movie and I just got this feelning that i have to send you a mail. First, I think the film is really cool, I fell in love with the movie the first 10 minutes. When I looked up some information about it I realized that you Faith ( if its you that read this) are a really special person and you really inspire me. keep up the good work :)

Im studying Film in school sense 3 years back and this spring i take my graduation but everyone thinks that "oh you cant be anything in the filmworld" but I think you proved that if you want something really bad and have the guts to fight for it you can come a long way in this world.

So thank you for filling my heart with light, this movie is a Film thats going to make some seriously history, No doubt!

You also gave me the strength to keep on fighting for what i believe in, that everyone can make a movie.

Keep on rockin the free world!

Amanda Nyström

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12/20/10

Hello Faith,

i have received my copy of your film yesterday, and must say, the 2 weeks between order and receiving , those are well worth it! it really is a great movie, i Really like the guy with the cigar (when he lights it !LOL), always been a lover of old US-cars, You can see on those details that you are a real car freak, (why can't we get back in time to live in those day's)

My father (also a 50's car freak )always told me the nicest things of those years.

Le film est vraiment SUPER !

Salutations de Belgique,

Yves

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12/20/10

Hello Faith

I bought this film last week online for my 50’s fanatic/hot rod loving boyfriend. It was supposed to be a Christmas present for him. I received it in the mail yesterday, wrapped it, and brought it over to him and told him to open it. I’m pretty sure I wanted to see the film more than he did! We watched it last night and LOVED IT! It’s honestly the first movie I’ve ever seen my boyfriend stay awake through! We were so intrigued throughout the entire film! You’re attention to detail throughout the entire film is truly amazing. It felt like we were there in the 1950’s with this film the entire time. Although I did not grow up during this era; my high school days were very much the same as the film…just without the vintage hot rods J. It brought back a lot of great memories and it was a joy to watch. You and all of the actors of this film did a tremendous job capturing the essence of the 50’s and the hot rod lifestyle of the era. The film is pure art and the photography is second to none. You truly captured the true beauty of this era and the vintage classics that made it legendary. I followed your story through your blog and The HAMB and your dedication and hard work by all is apparent in every scene. Thank you Faith, for following your passion and directing such an amazing film. It boggles my mind that you never attended film school and it’s even more mind-boggling that this is your very first film. We are big fans of the film American Graffiti and we were expecting a film the closely resembled Graffiti. We very happily discovered that Deuce of Spades is far from resembling American Graffiti and is in a class of its own! We will now cherish Deuce of Spades for years to come. This type of film, its story and photography, are what make a timeless classic. Thanks so much for creating a lovely film and instilling that era into us once again.

Caylei

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12/20/10

Hi Faith,

Just received my copy of Deuce of Spades and all I can say is WOW!!!!

What a fantastic effort in re-creating the 50’s lifestyle. Loved the 32 and the truck as well, those actors were blessed being able to cruise around in those beautiful cars. I will have to keep a look out for more films like this in the future. Do you have any more on the go?

Also thought you might like to know that from when I got the email about it being shipped, it only took 6 days to get to me, so thank you for your prompt service.

Jason Turner - AUSTRALIA

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12/18/10

bonjour FAITH ,
un petit message de l' autre coté de l' atlantique .... pour dire que nous avons reçu et vue votre film .....
j'ai envie de vous dire ainsi que ma petite famille, MERCI pour votre film !!!!!!! merci pour la qualité de l'image , pour la couleur , et pour les rods et autres ............... et pour l' émotion qu'il procure !!!!!
mes fils de 14 et 11 ans , ont suivis et adorés le film malgré les sous titres en français !!!! pour tout ça encore merci , et je vous souhaite un succès largement mérité !!!!!!!!!!!

félicitation aussi à l'ensemble de la production !!!!!

yan tanguy

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12/18/10

Dear Faith,
Wow I really enjoyed your movie and I can recall when my mom use to tell us stories of how it was back in her era and what it was like as a teen a bopper and all the fast moving cars and school dances. Your movie really has brought me back to my own life and how this movie will inspire others of what it was like back then. I can see why it took you 4 years in the making, you did an outstanding job and I like to say thanks for letting me be part of an era of which I was not around but was able to see from this movie. Faith I also was amazed to hear you sing, especially the last part of the movie when the credits were being shown, you are indeed a gifted woman!! Take care and God bless, thanks for just being you..........

Charlie

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12/18/10

Faith-

Sunday was heavenly for me! It was very nice of you to take a few seconds out of your FRANTIC day to allow me to have a photo of you and me together. The entire day was magic and I can't thank you enough.

I got an opportunity to speak with 3 of the cast and each was humble, well spoken and showed a desire to make sure that I was having a good time. I don't know where you found these people but they were wonderful. I guess I was expecting a prima donna attitude and was pleasantly surprised. Those encounters made the day all the sweeter.

Congratulations on your world-class effort and great labor of love from a long-time fan. I won't ask,"What's next" but I will be watching!

Larry Williams (from Hawaii and Arkansas)
Maybe if this turns into an annual event my roadster will meet your roadster!

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12/18/10

Dear Faith,

I didn't realize that it would be you, yourself answering my note; I can only imagine how busy you must be, with your movie and also with your holiday plans, and I just wanted to say how touching it is to actually have heard from you about this. I also wanted to thank you for taking care of things so quickly - I'm not sure if it was Friday or Saturday, but when I got in around 3am this morning the autographed picture of you working on your Deuce was here! Your inscription is wonderful, and very sweet - thank you for keeping so much alive in this world through your film making and your chasing your dreams.

I know you're busy, so I won't write much more, but I wanted to say that I'm sorry that you, too, have had to experience the horror of war, and I'm glad that you made it safely through.

Have a truly joyous Yuletide,

With warmest affection,

Wolf

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12/10/10

Dear Faith, a wonderful film, very well made. It sure took me back , though I came along as a hot rodder in 1959 , almost at the end of that era ,I still have my high school hot rod. That would be a 1950 Olds 2 door , so it was good to see one in the film. I have told everyone I know to buy the DVD , so you can make more movies. Where were hot rod girls like you , when I was young. I am 65 now and still rodding. Thanks for all your efforts in the making of this, it’s a wonderful story.

Robert Rider Sr.

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12/10/10

Faith,
Thank you for all of the time and effort as well as the blood,sweat,and tears it took for you to produce the movie "Deuce of Spades". It was well worth the wait,you captured the feel,the look, the sound and the attidude of the 50's hot rod scene!! Thank you again for taking me back to what it was like being a teenage hot rodder in the 1950's I'll be waiting to see what your next will be.

Best of luck with your next project.

Bob Benoit order # 1967

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12/10/10

Hi Faith

WOW, Thank you and congratulations. You are amazing is there anything you are not good at :)

I was so excited to receive my autographed DVD's and was really impressed by the quality and story. Finally we have a new hot rod movie as I have almost worn out California Kid, Grease and American Graffiti.

To think you started all this on your own with little help or finances is totally amazing you have touched so many people with what you have done. I actually think the cars and story are better than these.

I am hoping that your efforts are rewarded, (...) I love getting to the car events in South Australia in my Deuce of Spades Tshirt. I also wore it in Western Australia at the Hot Rod Nationals last Easter and got lots of questions about the movie.

I directed lots of people to your website.

I have just found you were blogging on ozrodders website. You must be the only producer that contacts fans directly like you do. I was glad that the torrent didn't work. I think by donating to your movie & following the progress we have all been able to feel a special link to you and the movie and would feel that pirates would be stealing from us all.

My Mum was shocked when we watched the extras she realized you owned the star car and that you made the movie and starred in it but she didn't realize you did hair, makeup, filming, music and absolutely everything while staying in contact with everyone on the computer around the world. Following the journey feels like we have gotten to know you and we are so proud of what you have achieved.

Looking forward to your next movie but if you need a rest before taking on another come to Oz for a holiday.

Take care

May you and your family have a lovely Christmas and a happy and safe New Year

Melissa

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12/08/10

Hello Faith!

Just a quick note to tell You, that I received my DVDs on Wednesday. I just had to get a sneak peek of the movie as soon as I got home. It was a nice surprise to see Finnish subtitles included. Thanks a lot !! I am sending my second DVD to a friend of mine in Sweden, who has owned a couple of deuce roadsters in his youth and currently has an original deuce tudor he is rebuilding. I am sure he will be thrilled to see the film. I certainly loved it I will watch the movie again with friends on Saturday.

Thanks again for an awesome movie!!!! I will definitely buy one more for a friend in Maryland!!

Sincerely Risto Pyhäranta

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12/08/10

Hello Faith

Recieved our DVD's watch the film and it was great you should be so proud, hope before you get too famous we can we can do another interview with you, on our web-site we have your DVD's listed as a great Christmas gift.

Great to know a famous Film Producer!

Captnbob & Arlo

Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio ' the voices to the hot rodders '

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12/02/10

Louise Ann Noeth bit in Good Guys Gazette. If she says thumbs up, I am on board. ** Just watched it. ! ! ! After I quit crying (darn, you, girl! My "Betty" was Charlotte...) I watched all the special features and went to place an internet order four more copies. WOW !!! Wish I could talk to Faith some day. And to THANK her for this pure vision of hot rods and love.

Tommy the kid

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12/02/10

Tommy the kid

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11/30/10

"Faith,

Well...... after what seemed like years of waiting and following your blog on a daily basis I finally received my copy of your movie yesterday all the way over here in Australia.

I gathered the family around the TV and with much anticipation allowed myself to be drawn into a world that I love so dearly. Words cant really describe my feelings as I watched your movie unfold before my eyes. I felt like an insider as I remembered your blog and all the trials and tribulations you went through to produce this stunning movie. I particularly enjoyed listening to the rumble of hot rods around my living room as they reverberated through my home theatre. My kids were even more impressed when my name appeared on the credits at the end..........

Faith I am more than impressed by your talent and skills. You took a simple idea and produced something that not only hot rodders will love but should, given the right exposure, appeal to the masses and hopefully bring a whole new awareness of the hot rod scene.

I wish you the best of luck with wherever this movie takes you. If the reactions of small family of four from the other side of the world are any indication. I am sure you will go far. In the meantime take a rest. You sure have earned it!

Regards

Steve Pyne

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11/30/10

When i first started followings Faith's blog, and she would write how work on the film had to stop becuase she didn't have money to procede paycheck to paycheck, and lets not forget good old visa and mastercard. To get more money to keep going with the idea of pre-selling dvd's to keep the film moving forwad. I figured WTF i can send my $20 to help someones "dream" even if the movie never gets finished and if i never see a dvd it would still be a very small price to pay to help out someone so set on making a dream come true. As i followed along and watched Faith's dream grow, it was the best $20 ever spent for no other reason then that.
Now that its done and has taken on a life of its own, with so many people donating so much time, equipment and professonial know how to bring one persons small dream to a level that no one, i'm sure even Faith had dreamed of.... To some one that never let her dream die, sold out for extra money, when i am sure it would have been easier then falling down tired doing every last detail herself and never losing / giving up control of her "baby" CONTGRATS AND HATS OFF TO YOU, Faith,
Without watching a single frame of your movie you have already given so many people so much by following you along and sharing your dream, your love of hot rods and the culture that makes a connection with all of us. BEST OF LUCK ON DREAMS COME TRUE AND THE RIDE THAT AWAITS YOU AS THE DREAM CONTINUES

Bob Reynolds

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11/21/10

God Bless you Faith,,you have given me one more think to be thankful about,Thanksgiving I plan on watching The Deuce of Spades and skipping the traditional Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade,,,,

This movie is probably gonna be my new Thanksgiving tradition.

Danny

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11/20/10

We attended the 1:00 showing @ Fillmore and just loved the movie. Good luck with the project, we are spreading the good word!

Lee & Jeanette - Long Beach CA

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11/19/10

Saturday, October 17th 2009... okay, so i'm still sitting in my jammies reading your ENTIRE blog. I can't even make it to the final entry (Thursday, November 11, 2010) -- I must write to you before I explode - I must tell you that I am absolutely floored. I am utterly astounded. And humbled. Each entry inviting me further into your world.

Whether I ever get to meet you, your story will forever alter me. I am completely blown away by your tenacity, your belief, your creativity, your strength and yes, your genious. Thank you for being who you are and for sharing yourself with this world. You are truly an inspiration for people (especially women!) to be TRUE to themselves.

You can be sure I will be talking about you and DOS for a long time~! I can't wait to see your film. But right now, I'm back to blog entry: October 20, 2009 and the rest of the story...

Thank you Faith.

Kathy

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11/19/10

My friend was able to attend your showing of Deuce of Spades in Fillmore. I received approx. 4 calls from him that day, nothing but rave reviews on you movie and the whole experience. He purchased 2 dvd's, and am so excited to see your movie & hope the event takes place next year, I would love to attend. Great Job !!!!

Carolyn Bowers

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11/18/10

You must still be on an adrenalin high to still be functioning to respond to emails. But I think the truth is that your Mama raised a sincere, caring, loving and grateful child. Thank God for the "kinds of you" :)

I must compliment the parents of Timothy Luke.... Job well done!! what a great actor. He held onto Johnny throughout all the photo requests and treated us all like we were in the 50's along with him. (..)... thank you Johnny!

But then through it all Timothy emerged through Johnny and what a pleasure to meet Timothy. He too seems to be a very compassionate , caring , loving person in tune with family, friends and fans.

So it's always a pleasure to be included with the next generation that will rule the world and everything is gonna be just fine!

Sue Smashey

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11/18/10

Hi there

Just wanted to congratulate you on a successful movie premiere in the small town of Fillmore, the entire day was one to remember--the stars, the cars, the atmosphere,etc. We at the Giessinger Winery were proud to be part of the festivities and are so sorry you did not have time to visit us or have some fine wine
that day we were extremely busy with patrons so we did not get time to see much of your merchandise or to visit with Faith or the stars.

Again, congratulations on the success of the premiere and we look forward to more wonderful films from you.

sincerely,
tina quiroz and rose aldrich

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11/18/10

Faith

Great job!! We enjoyed the whole day in Fillmore and really enjoyed The film. Your hard work paid off.

Congratulations! Hope it now goes somewhere Big!

Take care!

Steve & Loretta Conway

818 625 5944 steve

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11/18/10

Dear Amazing Faith,

I was quite weepy during the film. You DID IT! Wonderful! Fillmore will always be Grangerville to me. What a perfect day, so many nice people.

You are the miracle,

Ivan

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11/17/10

Faith,

Congratulations on the release of your film! I attended the premiere on Sunday and I must say it will be the highlight of my year!!

Your Deuce Roadster took us all "Back to the Future" and it was September 5, 1955 in Fillmore that day. The dinner on the train after the movie was simply fabulous, what a wonderful way to end a fantastic day.

Good Luck on all of your future endeavors and let's hope the town of Fillmore wants to continue with the theme of your event.

Remember "True Love Never Dies"

Sincerely and Thanks Again,

Augustine Esposito

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11/15/10

BRAVO!! Faith you did a masterful job of editing DEUCE OF SPADES since the raw version we saw so many months ago.
Today was a such an enjoyable day. The meal on the train much exceeded our expectations -- the fun cars and people-watching were the best. Then the movie, WOW! Thank you for such a memorable day.

Karen Nichols
LA GALERIA GITANA

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11/15/10

Wow Faith! I am so impressed and amazed by your film. Congratulations on a beautiful piece, on this amazing day after all of the work you put into it, and on finishing your dream. What an accomplishment. What a treat that I got to participate and be even a small part of this. I pray for you that God will open all of the doors you want for you to take this film to Europe and beyond. You really deserve all of the recognition and accolades.

I shared a lunch table and theatre seats today with Tom and his lady Hordice(?). He’s in the film in the red ’05 Mustang and asks you, “What year is it?” What a great guy and a fun couple, he told me you work a full-time 40 hr job. WHAT???? I can’t believe it. That makes your accomplishment that much more amazing and says so much about your drive and determination. You are an inspiration for finding and making one’s dreams come true.

So I just placed my order for the DVD (& tee) and like before when I tried to go back a page the Receipt page slammed shut on me. But this time I’m confident that you will receive and see the order. Thank-you again for letting me get in there last minute for a copy.

I know all of us e-mail recipients will be kept informed of your progress whenever you can find the time to write. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank-you Faith for the entire, wonderful experience,

Harriette Middleton

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10/26/10

I was at the "Daytona Dream Cruise" October 23,2010 and saw the preview of your film.

My teenage years were the same as the characters in the film and I thought you covered the era quite accurately...

although I grew up in Detroit, Michigan not California we had a few "Johnny Callaways" there too. after all Detroit has always been known as the car capital of the world.

(...)

We especially enjoyed meeting the "Star" of the film Timpthy, he was so gracious to everyone there, autographing and posing for pictures.

I hope you enjoy your Deuce as much as we do ours!

sincerely, Sue & and Curt Land

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10/16/10

Hello,

Comme beaucoup de monde j'ai découvert votre film à M6 TURBO et je meurs d'envie de pouvoir me procurer le DVD de Deuce Of Spades

Merci par avance de votre réponse et un ENORME merci d'avoir réalisé ce genre de film

Michel

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10/16/10

Hello Faith

Je viens de voir a la tv francaise dans l'émission Turbo un reportage sur votre film. Superbe ! Je vais m'empresser de commander votre DVD. Votre Ford est superbe vous avez une grande chance de pouvoir vivre
votre passsion aux US. Encore bravo pour votre réalisation j espère que votre film obtiendra le succès qu il mérite car il y a beaucoup d' amateurs de hot rod et d' esprit vintage en France et en Europe.

Bien cordialement

Marco =

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09/29/10

Hello Faith,, my movie star, film director etc.. Just wanted to let you know that I ordered two of your T shirts and two movies.. I forgot to add hero. If you ever want to make a movie in Oklahoma, we would love to have you here.. I am looking forward to your movie and have sent a lot of my friends the information on it. Best wishes and God Bless!

C. Floyd

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09/20/10

You are the only person in the world Faith, that has single handedly accomplished such a Herculean task, I have watched you from the birth of this project, I can’t imagine the courage, the sleepless days, the hurdles you encountered, the dedication it took and the unimaginable details that you have overcome.

Congratulations Faith

Mike Warren

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09/17/10

It all started when that 32 roadster turned your head and got you into our wonderful world of hot rods... What a wonderful ride this has been, hasn't it? We in our community are so glad to have met you and had
you join as you are bringing so much to us, not just with your film, but with all that you do ... Hope you know how much you are thought of ....

Mary Ann - HOTROD HOTLINE

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09/17/10

Dear Faith,

Some of us owners of Deuces in Australia cannot wait for the movie to come out and for our dvds to arrive. We are so excited about this movie and thank you, Faith, from us all, for giving the Deuce some glory. I am sure it will be a wonderful movie that will go to cult status with car lovers, as it should.

Maybe it will be the next "American Graffiti" ? Hope so !

Well done and thank you.

Cheers,
Chris. Leskie

Old Skool Rod and Custom Club

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09/17/10

Hello Faith,

My name is Kirsty and i’ve grown up a hot rod chick as well. Just been perusing your Deuce website and love your story behind it all. I have been raised around cars as my dad is a hot rodder. I currently own a matt black 77 C10 Chev stepside pickup and a 55 chev sedan (original in need of makeover), and located in Adelaide, Australia. A 55 chev is my dream car and i’m not quite there yet and i’m so happy for you that you’ve achieved your dream. There are a few girls here in Oz I know with hot rods/fords/chevs/holdens etc and live and breathe cars.

Hanging to see your movie!!! I haven’t seen a good car flick since American Graffiti.

Good on you for doing your film, i can appreciate the low budget and long hours you have put into it and there’s no doubt this will open amazing doors for you. Good luck J.

If your ever here in Australia I would love to take you cruising and show you the sights so please look me up.

Kind regards,

Yours in Cruisin,

Kirsty Barklem

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09/17/10

Hi Faith and all the crew at Deuce of Spades, I have been watching and waiting for the movie to be released and now you have finally finished it, I cant wait to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been following along on the TSK site and also your D of S site.This is going to be the most awesome movie of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am on the other side of the world in Tasmania Australia which has a very small hot rod and kustom population, I have had a passion far late '40's early '50's hot rods for about 20 years and have been collecting parts for a Model A roadster for nearly as long. You have given me lots of inspiration just by what you have done to make this film, and I am sure I will be even more inspired once I see the film. I so look forward to watching it with my 5 year old son who also has a liking for hot rods.
Thank you Faith for bringing the fiftie's to real life for those of us that are not quite that old and missed the best decade ever. I have placed an order for two dvd's and a t'shirt, I would love it if you could sign one of the dvd's to me Ashley, that would be sensational!! Well good luck on the release, and may you be blessed for all the hard work you have done over the past few years.

Cheers from Ashley in OZ :-}

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09/17/10

Faith

The new trailer is excellent. Your dedication and perseverance work speaks for itself. The efforts of this film will go far for you. Although you see this phase as being a completion I can tell you this is just the beginning for you and your talent. Congratulations.

Have a great day !

Ken McIntyre

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09/17/10

Faith,

I am certain you are receiving bazillions of congratulations by now so throw this email on the pile with the rest of them. That was a Herculian effort on your part and you have impressed me as a strong and extremely talented woman. I wish I could have helped you more. I will cherish that I had the opportunity to work with you. So congratulations once more.

I can't wait to see all of the awards you will win and watch you sky-rocket to future successes.

With much love and appreciation,

Michael Patterson

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09/17/10

Hi faith,

What a wonderful news-letter-update!! I am very pleased for you and I know that you will be able to bathe in the well deserved limelite for many years to come. The film is a GEM and a much needed boost for the American public who sometimes tend to forget what a great past the automobile has had in forming American culture....not just in the dealer's showroom floor.

All Good wishes to you!

Cheers,

David P. Donaldson, MFA

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09/17/10

That is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Even right on my son's birthday . It's really amazing to actually see someone succeed the incredible task you been through . Take care of your health now and get some rest. I am Looking forward to see the Film . With much greatness

Sir Spencer Simon --Duke .

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09/17/10

"CONGRATULATIONS" Faith!!! This is good news actually great news! I'm so happy for you. I hope much of the strain on you is over...and the downhill ride is pure joy. Your patience throughout has been remarkable and this notice you've sent out is brilliant...I respect you so much for all your considerations and judgments at a cost...(Made in USA) as a retired union carpenter I admire you decisions. I could go on and on but you're still a busy lady. I look forward to being with you when you pick up your deserved OSCAR!!!

Love, Sammy.

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09/17/10

Faith,
I just received your newsletter. I was trying to decide on when I was going to purchase the DVD and a T. But, after reading your letter and description of how you are using Made in USA items.....I'm in. You stepped
up....so I am as well. That's integrity in my book. Good luck with the movie. I think it will be a smash. No one makes films like this anymore.

Take care and we wish he best for you,

Jay Bourgraf
Cincinnati, Ohio

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08/03/10

Just read about this project in GOODGUYS.... Congradulations! I know it took guts; looking forward to the release.

Congrat's

Barry Flemming

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08/03/10

I've been following your blog and think you are amazing! Love your DIY spirit and tenaciousness, good luck and God bless.

AJ Starcher

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07/27/10

Looking forward to the movie -Can't Wait! Have already purchased the advanced copy.

I hope you get the recognition you deserve as this film is long overdue in the movie community. Movie companies are too worried about the bottom line to even entertain a project like this. Kudos to you for your vision and perseverance on this most daunting and ambitious project.

This will be so worthwhile! Good Luck!

Leslie S.

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06/24/10

Thank you so much, Faith. I can't wait to see the movie, it looks awesome! Us hotrod guys are looking forward to seeing a real hotrod movie. From what I've seen so far, it is going to be a great movie!

Congratulations!

Steve

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06/22/10

I'm so happy that someone is doing a real hot rod film again, it's about time! Longing to see the film
and I can promise you that the film is going to sell around the world. The interest of the film is very big here in Sweden. I wish you all the luck and hope that your efforts are going to pay off and I'm sure that this film is gonna have the same (if not bigger) status than American Graffiti, 30 years ago. Thank you Faith!

Best regards/ Daniel Jinnestrand, Laxå-Sweden

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06/22/10

Faith,

Thanks so much for your last blog post... We all miss you too!! Have been following the tremendous progress and work on the film. Your tireless efforts are all coming to fruition and I'm extremely excited for you. The wait will be well worth it!! You have put a smile on my face every time I receive a message from DOS, and it's all very inspiring!! Please know that so many people are with you on all of this and admire the determination and endless devotion you have displayed throughout.
I will have my DOS t-shirt on at Back-to-The Fifties in Minneapolis this week-end. I know I'll be inundated with comments and thumbs-up from your loyal followers...and those that are curious will get the low-down as best as I can relate.
(...)
All the best to you!!
Mark Shank

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06/08/10

Faith:

I was perusing some of the information you have on your blog and had no idea DOS is to be a two hour feature film! The amount of organization, work and talent to produce a piece like this is huge.

This looks like it will be a quality effort with an interesting and sensible story line that should result in notable success for you.

Best wishes, stay focused and I look forward to enjoying the finished product.

Regards,

Glenn Brueckmann

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05/27/10

I can’t tell you how cool this is to us hot rodders out here: Finally a movie that has soul and not about import cars. Looking forward to seeing your work and disappear from reality for awhile and watch and experience your work.

CORY SCHNEIDER
VIP CUSTOM CYCLES LLC.

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05/03/10

C'est une tres chouette idee d'avoir realise un film sur le hotrodding. Ici les critiques (qui connaissent) sont tres elogieuses.

Felicitations !!!

Frederic (de Hte-Normandie)

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03/08/10

Wow, I kept on thinking how great talent Faith has in putting the movie together. I’m not too much into watching the Oscars but when I saw Kathryn Bigelow winning Best female Director for 'Hurt Locker' I just kept thinking of you guys with your film. I’m sure Faith is on her way up with no end in sight. Please relate this message to her for me.

RAY LUNA

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02/01/10

FAITH, THANK YOU very much for the time that you spent talking with me Saturday @ the GNRS show. Sorry to interrupt your lunch, but really wanted to meet you in person. Also, for the autograph and photo of you and me , keep up the great work and I look forward to receiving my DVD s when they are ready.

THANKS AGAIN,

HENRY DANA 32 HIBOY , MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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01/28/10

hello, I wanted to congratulate for your film and give you my support. Creating a feature film on the topic of old cars and hotrods must have been quite a challenge!! It is so very rare to find a woman, passionate about cars and even rarer for someone to pull off a project of this magnitude! Keep making movies, we want to see more!!!

Lescurat Hubert - France.

Original message:

Bonjour,

Je vous adresse mes sincères félicitations et encouragement pour ce film. C'est tellement difficile de réaliser une fiction ayant pour sujet l'automobile ancienne et deplus les hot-rods.
Il est tellement rare de voir une femme passionée par l'automobile et qui réussi à mener à bien un tel projet. Continuez et faite nous découvrir encore plus.
Si vous en faite une version française, avertissez moi, que je puisse l'acheter au_plus vite.
Par ce message, je vous adresse mes meilleur voeux pour 2010 et mes salutations depuis le Pays Basque français.

Lescurat Hubert

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01/26/10

I just found the thread about this film on dvxuser. Amazingly inspiring and I thank you for your blog. As I began reading your blog entries, I felt your desire, motivation, and dedication. It is GREAT to see you pull off what most people would think impossible. Hope you don't mind my posting this trailer on my VIDEO OF THE DAY channel. (...)

Vimeo user Bumki Cho

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01/26/10

c'est un choc de recevoir un mail en français , j'avais lu sur powerglide que vous étiez française, mais je ne m'attendais pas à recevoir un message de votre part.

donc j'en profite pour vous dire une grand bravo. s'attaquer a cette histoire dont la toile de fond est le hotrod & le rock'n roll est formidable et extraordinaire, moi qui suis nostalgique de ces période et qui pense sincèrement pas être né à la bonne époque (même si chez nous ces années étaient troublées par le début de nos guerres)

alors je vous souhaites sincèrement la meilleur des réussites et le plus grand succès pour votre film.

j'espère qu'il deviendra un film Culte , et pourquoi pas qu'il devienne une référence comme l'a été américain graffiti ou la fureur de vivre (rebel without a cause). en plus de ce que j'ai vu , les plans que vous tournez sont digne des plus grand peintre sur le sujet, vos image sont d'un graphisme et d'une esthétique extrême, de toute beauté! je ne suis pas un grand cinéaste, mais en temps que cinéphile éclectique, je pense que vos images sont de toute beauté.

amicalement,

Albert LUCAS

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01/25/10

Hi Faith !

Un petit mail de France pour te dire "Respect" pour avoir fait ce film (je n'ai qu'une hâte... c'est de le découvrir). J'ai lu l'article te concernant dans la revue "American Muscle-cars" et en lisant ces lignes j'ai tout d'abord crue que je rêvais, j'ai l'impression d'avoir découvert mon sosie, je t'explique :

Toute petite je ne rêvais que d'une chose, grandir et devenir une motarde, être mécanicien, faire de la boxe etc..... Je n'ai pas pû exercer le métier de mécanicien, mes Parents s'y étant opposés, par-contre je suis devenue motarde à leur grand désespoir, passionnée de motos/voitures....

Mon rêve depuis une quinzaine d'année fût celui de rouler en 32' roadster Hi-boy, mais les prix en France étant exhorbitants (effet de mode ici), je me suis résignée......

En 2003 mon regard a croisé les phares d'un coupé Dodge 40', j'ai craqué et cruisé au volant de mon Amour de Dodge sur les routes de France et de Suisse, j'ai rencontré des passionnés super sympa.... j'ai vécu des aventures inoubliables.

En 2007 j'ai organisé un périple outre-Atlantique avec des Ami(es) dont le but principal : les meetings US et ai réalisé un rêve, j'ai foulé le sel de Bonneville, à l'occasion de la speedweek, je n'oublierai jamais l'ambiance, la gentillesse des Gens, les merveilleux levers et couchers du soleil, les vrombissements, les odeurs d'huile, d'essence, les rods couverts de sel......... j'ai bien crue que j'allais tomber dingue !!! j'avais l'impression de vivre dans un autre monde.

L'an passé j'ai réalisé mon ultime rêve, avec mon Compagnon nous avons trouvé (en France)le 32' roadster noir mat tant désiré depuis tout ce temps !!!!! que de plaisir aujourd'hui de cruiser à son volant.

Aujourd'hui mon rêve le plus fou serait de retourner sur un lac salé avec mon 32' mais là.... c'est vraiment pas gagné !!!! le rêve est permis.....

Je te souhaite plein de bonheur et surtout que ton film éclate tout !!!!!!!!! MERCI POUR CE QUE TU FAIS.

Is@ (Hot Rod Girl Frenchie).

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01/25/10

Faith,

Thank you for sharing the film with us. I was impressed by everything, performances, how the story came together, photography, etc.

You are close to the finish line and should be proud. Looking forward to the premiere!

Terry

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01/20/10

Hello Faith,

Thank you so much for getting back to us! I was on a TV program this morning and one of the cameramen came up after my appearance and told me about your film! He said the classic car world is anxiously awaiting to see it!

Helen

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01/13/10

After seeing the Florida premiere of the movie, I am looking forward to getting my own copy and viewing it again. I feel that it is a great movie and extremely well done.

Regards,
David P. Donaldson, MFA

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01/13/10

bonjour faith je me permet a nouveau de contacter simplement pour te dire qu'en france il y a de grande chance que ton film cartonne; en fait j'achete nitro, rod&custom , powerglide, american car etc.. et les articles de chacun sont tres bon a ton egard ainsi que le film.car jusqu'a present personne avant toi n'avait osé pareil aventure surtout sans "moyen" cela 17ans que j'achete ces bouquins et je n'avais encore pas vu d'article concernant un film en train de se tourner autour de la " voiture americaine" a part grosse production americaine dont je ne veux surtout pas citer le non tellement c'est bidon.le tien d'apres juste les photos que je vois suite aux articles a l'air vraiment naturel sans exces et certainement dans une tradition pure car je pense que tu as souhaité etre la plus juste et la plus fidele a cette epoque ou je crois nous aurions du tous naitre et participer.j'espere également que grace a ca tu est lancé pour l'avenir et que tu ne t'arreteras pas a ce film il y a tellement longtemps qu'on ne voyait plus de vrai film sur les rods ou autres voitures americaine et qui peut m'amener a la conclusion on vas enfin vibrer ou excuse moi le mot mais certainement plus explicite: "bander"!!
a nouveau bonne change pour la suite des tes projets car a mon avis cela doit a nouveau germer dans ta tete.(...) en tout cas je ne peut que pronostiquer une standing ovation pour toi toute ton equipe votre réalisation.

cordialement

Yoann Favre, FRANCE

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Hello ,Miss faith!

Et bien ,je me présente,je suis Bruno,je vis a Nice .
Je suis passioné de Parapente,de musique,de cinéma,d'art ...quel qu'il soit...de moto,de vieilles mécaniques...et bien sur de Hot Rodding!
Et c'est justement dans un mag publié en France (American Muscle Car) que je découvre ton existence ,une partie de ton histoire,et de cette façon engagée de "bouffer" la vie !!
Je découvre alors aujourd'hui,cette aventure qui t'as amenée a réalisé"Deuce of Spades", et je m'incline bas...trés bas devant ton travail!
Je n'ai pu pour le moment juste découvrir que le "teaser",mais j'ai hate de m'impregner de cette ambiance ,qui je crois l'avoir compris ,vient de tes tripes!!!No guts, no glory!!!!!!
Alors merçi d'avance de faire vivre le Hot Rod a travers un nouveau film ,qui je te le souhaite marquera les esprits...et fera certainement naitre cette passion dévorante chez certain...
Voila donc un rayon de soleil de la Cote d'azur,et un clin d'oeil a une merveilleuse artiste dont je suis maintenant completement fan!!...avec mes encouragements pour la suite de tes aventures....
Comme tu ne me connais pas ,permets moi de te joindre quelques images de présentation ...avec une vue de ta ville natale...

Best Regards,

Bruno Pallanca

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01/11/10

I just received the update on the editing work for your movie Faith…. great idea!!! I love the idea of having a shorter commercial version that will appeal to a wider audience because I’m pulling for your success Faith!!!

I could have built my coupe in 2 years… instead of 3 but it wouldn’t have been as detailed and refined as I had it pictured in my mind!

I know that the next few months will be very challenging for you… but as a fan of you and your movie I know the end result will well be worth the wait!!

Go Girl!!!!

Mike

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01/12/10

hi faith, just a quick note[ ,cos we know you are one busy film maker girl] to let you know you have our full support in any decisions with DOS, and look forward to the release in may, i heard theres going to be a collectors edition with "making of" ect, put me down for one of those too!! make this movie the best you can make it faith, with all our blessings,best wishes.

Karen Wetherall, UK.

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01/12/10

Faith,

Anxious to see DOS. But I also want it to be as good as can be. Waiting a couple of months while you get it right is no hardship.

Be true to yourself and the story you want to tell.

No reply necessary.

Steve

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01/12/10

HI Faith

I have been following the movie on your web site since it started, Can’t wait to see it !! I wish I was in California and could have work with everyone on the project. You have an Amazing photograph eye, I love the angles and composition of your pictures.

(...) You have came this far, take it to the limit, and see how far it will go !!

Just don’t forget about us pre orders when you make it BIG !!

Good Luck THX Bud Nicholson

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01/12/10

Faith, for all the time consuming effort you have so generously contributed, all of us Hambers can certainly wait just a bit longer I'm sure!! It was a pleasure to be one of many to donate money to see you complete your dream, & now again to pre order a copy of the results of all your labors.

Take your time & do it right-----We are all counting on you!!!!!!!!!-------

Don

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01/12/10

faith, wishing you all the best with the movie, remember ,many of us have spent years building our cars and many more building a sense of nostalgia about that special time, so dont hurry, and do produce the gem movie we all need.

thanks dwain rogers, deuce roadster owner.

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01/12/10

Good Luck--Can't wait for the release-A 70 yr old street rodder--Doc Gibson

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01/12/10

Hello Faith,

Just wanted to let you know I recently sent an email to both Jay Leno and Oprah suggesting they have you as a guest on their shows to showcase the great work you have done filming the Deuce of Spades.

Figured Jay would have to be interested because he is an acknowledged car enthusiast. Oprah should be interested because it is so unusual for a woman to take on a film project the magnitude of Deuce of Spades while maintaining control from beginning to end with unbelievable dedication.

Also, I think a film trailer showing how Deuce of Spades was made would be very interesting. People viewing it would then be able to appreciate the incredible effort involved in making the film.

I sincerely hope everyone will eventually be able to see Deuce of Spades in their local theaters and that it is an incredible box-office success so all those who worked so hard making the film are justly rewarded with mega-dollars!

All the best to you, Faith!!!

Fred Schuster

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12/30/09

Just wanted to add a note saying that I'm a writer/director (one of those dreaded Hollywood types who sell their souls ;)), and your site blew me away. I'm only about seventeen shooting days into your story, and I had to stop and buy the movie.

Take care,

Jeff

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12/29/09

I'm looking forward to the arrival of the movie. Think I'll have some friends over too for the premiere at my house. I had heard of the film thru my model car message board, Spotlight Hobbies.com and am very impressed by your zeal, drive, and perseverance. Beholding to no one, sticking to your dream and goal. You've got some good karma going on there, lady.

Sequel?...just wondering...

Ed D.

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12/28/09

Faith-

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!!

I have been thrilled each time you put up a new post on your blog. I can't imagine how much of yourself you give for your passion. You have made me chuckle, marvel, anticipate and be entertained for a long time and it looks like it'll all be bearing fruit in 2010. I only wish I could have met you in person earlier because you're about to become an icon and no mere mortal will be able to gain access to you after the release. Oh, well.....Maybe I'll just have to become famous, too!!

All the best to you in the coming year.

Larry Williams (another '32 roadster owner/driver/mechanic)

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12/14/09

Faith,

Great film! I saw the teasers and you have all my respect for what you have done. That is absolutely amazing that you have done so much and without a budget. I noticed it first in the “flakes&primer” forum (Germany) and till then I wanted to see the whole film. I am a hot-rodder so I am looking forward to get the package.

Greetings from Germany

Gordon

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12/10/09

G'day from Sydney Australia,

Faith, we're busting to see this flick!

I personally have been waiting for this ever since it was mentioned on the H.A.M.B well over 18 months ago.

Kudos to you and your crew for all the hard work that's been put in. The boys and girls from Street Ratz Hot Rod & Kustom Club Inc. cant wait for the DVD to arrive.

Regards,

Michael "moose" Dickson

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12/03/09

Faith, I've been waiting for your movie to come out, ever since I heard about it. Got on your web site yesterday, and ordered 4 copies, and today ordered a T-shirt. My personal car is a fenderless '32, built in
the early style, '56 Ford pickup drum brakes up front, wide whites on red wheels, and'54 Ford hubcaps off of the '54 Ford that I had in high school 45 years ago.

Can't wait to see your movie.

Larry Judkins Elgin, IL

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12/02/09

I am grateful that you do take the time with your responses re: DOS items and all the blog updates you provide. Don't know how you do it all!
Anyway...(briefly) I heard more good things about DOS from the Denver area over the week-end, even though I missed the show. Good exposure! The Greybeard's do an excellent job-I had my cars in there for several years while living in CO.
Sounds as if the editing is taking shape.

Mark

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11/30/09

I am always looking for 50s era films like The Wanderers, Deuces Wild, Lords of Flatbush, American Graffiti and so forth. I was on you tube scanning films, scenes, etc when I came across your film. I immediately loved the idea and when I saw the period correct cars and style I was hooked. Once I saw Johnny's flashback and how beautifully it was done, I knew I was looking at a work of art. I had to know more about this film and the director.

Professor Adrian Pantoja

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11/30/09

Hi Faith

I wonder if you can tell me if a DVD will be available in the States in December. I am coming to Seattle for Christmas/New Year and leaving behind a close friend in England and I would love to bring this DVD back for him as he has been looking forward to seeing this for 6 months or so.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you

Holly

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11/30/09

Thanks Faith, for all your work ,movie producer, director, acct. manager, mechanic, cast coordinator, grip, key grip, sound engineer,props coordinator, lighting engineer, full time job, all on no money, and still take time to write me several times, straighten out my paypal acct, and talk to me about my artwork. (Sorry one long sentence). You are truly a one woman army. You deserve to be rich and famous beyond your greatest dreams. You will be blessed in your hard work.

P.S: You did it all yourself. !!!!

Mike Connell

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11/18/09

I still find it hard to believe that such a hard working woman finds time to answer her emails personally and then even on the same day. This may sound corny to you but I feel like I'm in contact with a movie star. You may not be one yet but if you keep on going head first through life and doing things the way you think they should be done and not taking ``no´´ for an answer, then I'm sure some day your name will really be up in Big Bright Lights. When that day comes, I'll just sit back and say ``Oh ya, Faith Granger, I had a bit of email contact with her, I even have a signed copy of her first full length movie.´

(...) I ordered the DVD a couple of weeks ago and I will wait patiently until Jan 2010 but it's killing me. I'm a 58 year old American Hot Rodder living and working here in Frankfurt, (central) Germany and I am just simply amazed that you have done such a fantastic job all on your own and on a subject in a time period that even I only have memories of as a kid growing up on the east coast. I know already that this will be my most favorite movie of all time and as soon as I get my copy, I plan to invite all my German and American Hot Rod friends over to my work-shop (big barn) to watch it with me. I am really looking forward to the film and not just for the rod scenes but I'll probably get all lumpy in my throat over the rest of the plot too. Oh I really just can't wait!!! I hope it's ok to say, I'm just another guy who is just fascinated by you, the way you are and what you have achieved.

Best Regards,

Gilbert Gallant

Germany

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11/18/09

Hey Faith ,

Been following the write-ups on your movie ever since it was featured here in New Zealand Hot Rod magazine , just been onto your website and ordered two copies of the DVD and just thought i'd say what a great job you've done and there's heaps of people here in NZ looking forward to seeing the movie when it comes out.

Cheers Rick

Vice President
Southern Street Rodders,
Christchurch,New Zealand.

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11/17/09

Only you Faith have the drive and ambition to own, work on and drive a 32 roadster, dream up a story, turn it into a screen play, operate a camera, assemble a cast, produce, direct and play in a movie you made!! While keeping a blog and working a full time job and look great doing it!!

It took me 3 years to build my coupe... I did every nut, bolt, wire, roll cage, paint, engine, all my own design... scraped and paid for by all the overtime I could get my hands on... it's a lot of pressure to not be a failure and to complete such a challenge so I kind of have a sense of what you went through..... that's why I admire your courage and am more than happy to wait for a personally signed T to frame!!

Sorry to take up so much time.
Wish me luck going 200 MPH at B'ville!
Thanks again Faith

Mike

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11/16/09

I have seen all of your screen grabs on DVX user, and trailers. Your use of lighting is sheer emotion, your story comes through loud and clear, and it's not even done! I have never been so moved by anyone's work like that. Thanks again, Mike

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11/16/09

Faith. I just would like to say this to you, I really appreciate the personal level of communication with you . I would have never thought it possible to communicate with the actual producer of a film that I was very
interested in. You are an amazing individual to pull together all that you have going on. I wish you the very best and most success with your efforts in rewards both personal and monetary for your contribution to an era gone. I can not wait to see the film for my personal critique. The short takes have been very appealing. The cars , oh the cars! I love them the most. I was told that that was you with the black roadster. I love it, a pin-up and my dream car! Fabulous! Not trying to squeeze you for a signed photo of beautiful you and that lovely roadster , but I did not see one available for purchase under the merchandise offers. My father was from Southern California , growing up in the time frame that your film was set, raising me with his fond memories of his youth. He is long gone now, but his memories of the times have not. He was a ( long hair - as he called it) with a '50 Merc' . called Woody that was candy apple red. Thank you for the reminders and an hour glass to look back in time and see what I did not live. I will promote your film to as many people that I share of the same interest with to the hilt! Do you know how far out shipping will be on the
first orders?

Thanks Faith, again wish you the best! Sorry to be so lengthy in conversation, it is just so cool to correspond to you though. I feel your passion for the film.

Jim W.

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11/06/09

In Quebec there is a small community of hotrod fanatics. I will arrange to transmit the word around.

I like your style and your determination to accomplish your dream and I am looking forward to see your movie.

Best Regards.

Olivier Savoie.

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11/05/09

Thank you so much for the response Faith. I patiently await the opportunity to purchase your film. I am an avid hotrodder myself and treasure most car related films.

Thank you for your artistic pursuit to make a great film.

Wish you the best!

James Van Wert

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11/04/09

Faith I’ve followed your progress 2 years, you're incredible! I don’t see how one small girl could accomplish so much! Your determination is very inspiring…. Someone should do a documentary on you!!!!!! I tried to pre order a DVD and send a 20 dollar contribution but I don’t have paypal, is there another way to do it?

Thanks Faith!

Mike Warren

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11/06/09

hi faith.. my buddy and i both have 32 ford street rods..we are two of the guys that went through the early hot rod life..went to the dream cruise and made the film viewing number one on things to do..

we ended up next to the screen so you had a couple of deuces there..we were honered to be able to put them there.. wish you could have been here..really wanted to meet you..anyway i loved the film ..loved all of it..you stayed within the movies charactor..i feel that is where the movie gets it life.. your attention to detail is on the money.. when all is said and done you really do have a winner and reading what you went through to get it done is amazing.. I ordered my dvd copy,tee shirts, and key chain.. great film..enjoy your victory. you earned it..

bobby champagne tampa florida.

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11/02/09

Hello Faith,

I must say I was lucky enough to be at the premier of DEUCE OF SPADES. I was engrossed right from the beginning of the movie and up till the very end. It touched my heart and brought back my youth once again. The sound designs were mysterious and enchanting. The story line was so real, I could relate my own life to it. The dialog and actors were right on as if it were the fifties all over again. I have many adjectives to describe DEUCE OF SPADES but for now I'll just say it was AWESOME!....I can't wait to see it again.

Congratulations on a long overdue and endearing movie.

Yours truly,

Sam Stray

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10/31/09

Dear Faith,

Thank you for inviting me to the screening of Deuce of Spades.

I know you are not a trained DP or video/film camera operator so I am amazed at how much you have learned in such a short period of time. In many of your scenes the lighting, composition, ingenuity and creativity are as good as I have seen in 25 years of producing films and television. Especially the period scenes. You have captured the 50's and the hot rod scene.

Keep up the good work. This film will become a calling card for you. You had some brilliant ideas that succeeded on film. Bravo. Everyone has a brilliant idea. Making them come to fruition is another story.

The story is well thought out and the direction is strong. The actors have their cues and obviously your casting was very successful. I can see this being a stepping stone for your freshman actors and a new round of recognition for the cast that played the older characters. Great job casting.

There is a level of genius in this production, Faith and I believe you will have success with this film and the films to follow. Your directing career is off to a great start.

Best Regards,

Oak O'Connor

Sr. Director, Production and Programming
GoTV Networks&Studion

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10/30/09

Deuce of Spades was exquisitely photographed, filled with fantastic hot rods, jumps back in time to the mid 1950’s; the age of innocence, when fast cars, rock and roll, drag racing, and good times were all that mattered to young people.

Author/Director Faith Granger captured the look and feel of Southern California back in the days when orange groves dotted the landscape and swing dances were all the rage. Period correct in every detail Granger manages to bring back the simple life style of that era with confidence and grace. But it is her keen story telling of the lost love between Johnny Calloway and Betty Thompson that captivates the main thread of the story

While the film runs over two hours in length, it’s worth spending every second watching and enjoying as you are taken on the emotional ups and downs and twists and turns it has to offer. A must see for all ages!

Lynn B. Tivens
President
Meister Communication Corporation

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10/29/09

Saw the preview at Daytona. Congratulations! Outstanding film. I lived much of that era and you nailed it !!!After it ended I just had to sit a while. It was **that** good.

Frank

Melbourne, FL

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10/27/09

Man, I loved the movie Sat night at Daytona Beach it brought back a lot of old memories thank you.:)

Tom

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10/27/09

Faith,

I loved it!!! What a sexy film and I loved the cars, all of them! Thank you! I saw the second showing and just got home. When can I get a dvd copy from you? The film kinda choked me up a bit. That never happens to me. The ending was very powerful and profound to me. It still moves me thinking about it! Now hurry up and send me a copy! LOL.

Thanks Faith,

David Gallentine

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10/25/09

WELL FAITH YOU REALLY REALLY ROCKED FLORIDA'S HOT RODDERS LAST NIGHT IN A HUGE WAY. NEVER HAVE I WITNESSED A LG CROWED SO RIVETED TO THEIR SEATS WITH AND OUTSTANDING ABILITY TO MAINTAIN BLADDER CONTROL ! HARDLY ANYBODY EVEN MOVED IN THEIR CHAIR AN INCH ! I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU, AND THE INTEGRITY YOU HAVE THAT IS SO OBVIOUSLY STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. I WILL BE WEARING MY NEW DOS SHIRT WHEN I RACE MY ROADSTER IN A FEW HOURS AT BILLETPROOF. AND I WILL BE DRIVING MY BUDDY IN HIS 1938 PLY ROD TO MISSOURI THIS WEEK SO IT WILL BE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SPREAD THE MOVIE NEWS THERE AND BACK. I THINK YER NAME IS NOT ONLY BEAUTIFUL BUT MOST FITTING TO THE CHIC THAT U ARE, AND WHAT U HAVE DONE FOR ALL OF US !!! ALL THANX GO TO U FOR ALL OF US HOTRODDERS... I WILL BE VERY PLEASED TO MEET U SOME DAY...THERE ARE MANY ALREADY IN LOVE WITH U LIKE ME, AND THE AMAZING HEARTFELT MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO ALL OF US..... LATER PURTY LADY,

STAY KOOL AND CONGRADULATIONS !!!

JOHNNY C / KISSIMMEE FL

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10/25/09

Was at your showing of your movie last night. Excellent job, well done. (...) One thousand percent better than we ever expected from a private movie producer like yourself. Keep up the good work. Me and the wife filled out your questionnaire and every question you asked we commented positively!!!!!!!!! If you need any help in the central Florida area to benefit you and/or the film don't hesitate to ask. (...)

Was a privilege to be there at the premiere.

Gary Gross

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10/25/09

FAITH, HOPE YOU GET THIS AS I AM COMPUTER DUMB. SAW D.O.S. IN DAYTONA LAST NIGHT, MORE I THOUGHT ABOUT IT THIS MORN. OVER MY COFFEE AND CIGS, THE MORE I LIKED IT . DAMN GOOD FOR A FIRST TIME, GIRLIE, YEAH, IM GETTING THE DVD. HOPE TO GET ONE OF THE FIRST AUTOGRAPHED ONES. YOU ARE THE COOLEST CHICK ON THIS PLANET . HOPE THIS FLICK DOES WELL FOR YOU. NEVER CHANGE, FAITH, YOU COULDN'T GET ANY COOLER THAN YOU ARE.

FOR SOME REASON, HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS MOVIE OUT OF MY HEAD SINCE I SAW IT LAST NIGHT .IT MADE ME THINK OF ANOTHER LOW BUDGET MOVIE MADE IN 1973,MAYBE YOUVE HEARD OF IT, AMERICAN GRAFFITI,... THIS LOW BUDGET MOVIE WAS MADE BY AN UNKNOWN NAMED LUCAS I BELIEVE ,(STAR WARS HELP?). ANYWAYS, THIS LOW BUDGET MOVIE THAT CRITICS LAUGHED AT NOW IS ONE OF THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTES 100 GREATEST MOVIES EVER MADE. LOVED THE FLICK FAITH,I THINK IVE MADE MY POINT,KNOW UR BUSY, WONT BOTHER YOU ANYMORE, BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, 4

48 YR. OLD HOTROD GUY IN DAYTONA.

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10/25/09

Caught your film in Daytona last night... I think you have a winner on your hands! The audience reaction was very positive, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I filled out a feedback card, and plan on buying the dvd when it becomes available.

You should be very proud.

Bud Pyle (one of those shiny car owners!)

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10/25/09

Faith,

Your movie was very good. I was at the screening of Deuce of Spades last night in Daytona and didn't have a chance to fill out the survey. Do you have one available online or can I just answer in an email?

Linda DeMarco

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10/25/09

Saw the premiere of Deuce of Spades in Daytona. Loved the whole concept. Story line was really great. Music fit very well. Will definitely see it again. I was expecting a different ending so was surprised in the end. I have told my hotrod and non hotrod friends about your film.

Pat Gross

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10/25/09

Hi Faith,

Well...... You’ve done it. I can’t explain how happy I am for you that you’ve realized your dream. Most people don’t get or squander the opportunity because they are put off by the effort required.

Not you!

You had this vision and you’ve made it a reality.

I’ve read your filmmakers blog and I have an idea of what you’ve gone through to achieve your dream. Most people would have given up ages ago. I wish I’d been at your first test screening to see your audience’s reaction and to give you my congratulations direct. You’ll just have to accept an e-mail J.

(...)

Since I wrote to you last, the other major Hot Rod, American Car and Drag racing magazines in the UK have all run features on the film and I’ve talked it up with people I know and not only petrol heads because it’s obvious this film works on different levels. I’m privileged to have the chance to buy an advance copy of the DVD and my Pay Pal payment has just gone through.

(...)

As you can tell, you already have a global audience for the film and so I hope you get to travel a bit to promote it. Please let me know if an opportunity comes up for you to travel to the UK as I would love to meet you and thank you personally for your vision. I would also take it as an honor to introduce my daughter to you. As she starts to make those life changing decisions on what career to follow, I can hold you up as an example of what can be achieved with a lot of hard work. She is veering towards engineering, possibly aviation, and she is already a committed drag racing enthusiast. She appreciates Hot Rods and the nostalgic life style ( with a modern twist). I’ve promised her a trip to the US in a couple of years, probably California, to catch some US drag racing. Maybe we’ll meet up then. You can introduce me to the Main Man......Jerry. We all wish we had friends like Jerry. You’re lucky..... You’ve got one !

Take some time for yourself now. Please rest and feed yourself up. I want you to be in the best possible shape to enjoy the attention Deuce of Spades is going to bring you. And over the early part of next year, as the promotional train rolls on, if you get to thinking “ what’s next”, I’d appreciate an e-mail as to what your next project is going to be.

I know the majority of the work on this project has been done by yourself, but please give my “thanks” to the actors and crew who, under your direction, have made this happen.

Keep Well, Faith and I look forward to receiving my copy of Deuce of Spades.

Colin Roaf

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10/28/09

Yeah.. I was watching your teaser stuff and loved your use of the old hot rods. Your camera placement was sweet. And your wides on the flats during magic hour were stunning. I love that stuff. A period piece with no budget..... Fantastic job. Good luck with it.

RT

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10/25/09

Dear Faith,

I’m a big fan of the 50’s Hot Rod and education movies and your project let me think you like them too. The trailers and footage approving your incredible sense for style and emotion and i can’t wait to get hands on this awesome art piece.

Cordially yours

Jan ‘Derby’ Müller (Germany)

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10/25/09

Faith,

I know it has been awhile since we last chatted, but I wanted to take a minute to say congrats!

I have been watching your film's progress and have been pulling for your success. I wish I was closer to you so I could have been involved at a hands on level. I am so proud of what you have done. Very few folks have the drive to see a project through, even fewer to do it at the level of craft you have achieved.

Take a deep breath, cause it ain't over 'till it's over - and the fun is just starting.

I have ordered a DVD and can't wait to see DOS.

Take good care of yourself - Jerry

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10/25/09

Faith,
I have just finished ordering my advanced copies, including a donation, as the system didn't recognise that I was ordering from overseas and increase the P&P charges.
Of course you know now I will be waiting by the mail box every day and harrassing the postie until they arrive!
I was showing a friend the teasers the other day, all he could do was grin from ear to ear and say Yeeehaaa!
Congrats Faith you have done an incredible job and I can't wait to sit down with a big old bowl of popcorn and some beers, crank up the sounds, sit back and get sucked into this world that you have created!
I have ordered a T shirt also.
Time for some serious drive time for you and DOS.......without the camera gear!!
Well done again!

Cheers
Wade Nisbet
New Zealand.

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10/25/09

Faith,

I've been following the progress of your film for sometime and am so glad to see that it's now available. I just ordered 2 advance copies, 1 for myself and 1 for my son for Christmas, even if I have to give it to him late. (...) We listed your web site in one of our monthly club news letters earlier this year and several of our members have also been following the progress.

Looking forward to getting the advanced DVD's.

Ron Poe

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10/18/09

Faith,

Thank you for inviting me to the special screening and the privilege of seeing your pet project, your baby, Deuce of Spades! I thoroughly enjoyed watching the film from beginning to end. I teared up at least three times. It had just the right amount of drama, humor, tragedy, excitement, despair, and redemption.

What you have accomplished is nothing short of amazing! I've seen many films, studio blockbusters and independents, and I must say that this exceeds the expectations of an independent film, although it has elements of an independent, it is exceptionally unique in it's story, presentation and cinematography. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.

(...)

I'm actually having dreams of scenes from the movie, ha! :) (...) You should be so proud!!!

Warmest Regards,

Robert Eldon, filmmaker.

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10/18/09

Hey Faith,

I've been digesting the info from your movie since the viewing. Call me crazy, but I've been so affected that Right now I feel like I want to build something Excruciatingly fast and powerful, then push it past its limits just so I can suffer the agony and displacement that your characters have shown lead to such a fulfilling reward. The last scene of the film, I was about to turn into that tasmanian devil cartoon character and totally spin out in yer living room. I mean literally, the message that I got was the power of love. You nailed it down so hard with this production Its made me wanna burst into flames just to recover that one most prized gift. WOW. Deuce of Spades is the shit! Congratulations Faith, this movie is going to find its place in history. Your story line and the layout of events is super intelligent, the shifting of the camera speed was my favorite aspect, and the dream sequences were a total acid trip ;) I said it before, so to re-iterate. If you need signage or whatever, let me know. This project is a winner.

Ian Roussell, custom car builder.

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10/18/09

Dear Faithy,

The screening last night was fantastic! The movie was beyond my expectations!!

Rex Ajarillo, hotrodder.

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10/18/09

Bumped into your page on DVX user while researching films shot in HDV.

Your story is awesome it must be the best one on that website. Also checked out the trailers and think your film is very well shoot and composed It is amazing that you have been able to squeeze out so much from your camera. Like a friend of mine was recently saying it is not the equipment you use that needs to be good but the person behind the equipment.

Pedro Suarez

10/18/09

Hi Faith!

I am severely impressed with your direction and drive. I went through the beginning of your blog and through the website, and I must say, this is ambition how it is seldom shown. The attitude that you show should be expressed by more people, this fearlessness, this action-oriented thinking.

I am currently studying at the Santa Monica College and am about to finish my first documentary. I am in the film club there (which has about 100 members, in the weekly meetings, about 60 show up) and there are a lot of ambitious people.

So, what I wanted to ask you, is, if you were interested to speak in front of us. Telling your experiences with getting things together, organizing, directing ... all these things that you fit under one hat.
It would be a great experience for us students to have someone talk to us who is as passionate as you are.

Looking forward to your response,

Tobias Deml

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10/16/09

My ol' hot rod was put away for the winter, but watchin these Deuce of Spades clips got me so fired up
I went out to the garage, got 'er down off the jackstands & went bombin down the road, runnin her up & down thru the gears, listenin to the sweet music of a Turbo-Fire V8..

Thanks! I NEEDED that!! :D

I'll be spreadin the word about this flick to my gearhead hot-roddin friends, you can count on it!

(U-tube comment - anonymous)

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09/29/09

Faith,

You may remember me as your “upside down fuel pump” guy in Virginia and a member of the Quantico Marauders Car Club that donated $100 to the film about six months ago.

I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you that I donated another $100 to the movie this evening via your PayPal account. I know it’s only a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of making a movie, but I hope it helps a little just the same. I really admire you for sticking your neck out and following your dream. You are a real inspiration.

I’ve been following your filmmaker’s blog for months and I can’t wait for the move to come out.

Best of luck with your screening in Florida.

Sincerely,

Mike Drennan
Fredericksburg, VA

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09/29/09

I can not wait till I can buy a copy of this, I have been following the story for several months on hotrodhotline. Congrats, it sounds like it will get released soon.

Dave Miller
Iowa

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09/14/09

Cannot wait for this Gem!! Lovin' it already !!THANKS for having BIG ones to undertake this project!!

Robert W Hayes ,Topeka,Ks

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09/11/09

What you are doing is so exciting. You are living a dream. What you have in the works has the makings of being at least a cult classic, if not something bigger. I hope you think about Spielberg and Duel. You have to.

It is a privilege to be able to reach out to you. I hope you succeed. Enjoy your Deuce.
My dream is to have a rust-free 65 Chevy C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup. My truck will have a decent small block, manual trans. with overdrive. Drop spindles, disc brakes, Rally Rims. Old School, no billet. I have to get my kids through college first. Then we'll see.

Good Luck,

Will Seagraves

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09/04/09

Faith-

YOU'RE KILLIN' ME HERE!!!!!!!!!

When are you going to say "That's a wrap!" and stop our suffering?

I will gladly fly to L.A. and help out if it will get me out of this mental anguish that has taken over my life for the past year or so. I want to; no I NEED to , see this film. I need to get back to my normal (?) life and stop hanging on your every blog!

Tell me how I can help.

Larry Williams

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08/28/09

Hi Faith,

(...) I'm really only on the periphery of the British Hot Rodding scene but even I can tell that your film is getting our hot rodders excited.

What I have been doing is going through the archives of your film-makers blog and I've just brought myself back up to your latest entry.

If I wasn't already in awe of your efforts before, I'm certainly now!

What you have gone through to make this film is extraordinary.

I've been drawn into your story line to the point where I'd want to see the film even if it didn't feature Hot Rods.

I'm also deeply moved by the respect that you have for the Hot Rodding pioneers that you are featuring and I hope that this encourages new and established Hot Rodders to find our more about these amazing and talented characters.

The standard of your cinematography as revealed in your screen grabs is excellent.

This film deserves to be seen by a wider audience of not only Hot Rodders.

What stage are you at the moment?

I imagine that the filming is only part of the equation, with the rest being realised only after long periods editing, adding music and special/sound effects etc.

Keep Well, Faith

With much respect

Colin Roaf

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08/28/09

I just discovered this movie is being made. The discovery came to me as I was researching for my 32 roadster project I am planning to build. I am also a big indy film fan and an aspiring film maker. What is the status of your film? Is it still on schedule? Are donations still needed? I'd love to see your movie get done and released. I am in no way a money man but a few bucks here and there make movies happen so I am willing to make a small contribution. I see you put donators names in the credits, thats very cool of you to do for them.

Let me know whats going on with the flick.
Mike

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08/01/09

Faith:

Your movie looks fantastic. I will eagerly anticipate it's release. I love old school America in general, and hot rod old school specifically. They were the glory years of America. Back when we had solid bearings, a strong and free country, and could dream untethered dreams.

I miss the solid character of the old days. (boy I sound old,... but it's the truth.) there is so much of current day America that's all screwed up. We have forgotten the values of old. We're a bunch of whiny, self indulgent materialists now, who want what we want NOW! and that's become our god. Hedonism is a possible one word description, maybe.

I hope your movie captures the old America. It is a tough job to do a film or TV show anchored around an Auto theme. You can quickly loose a large segment of people. "Oh, it's about cars" You have to make the human interest plot strong. I think of Titanic and Pearl Harbor as film that married history and human interest quite well.

Best wishes on the project.

Ken Wind
Windwagens Garage (Hub Garage)

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07/10/09

Hello Faith

We have a internet forum for hotrods here in Denmark, somebody have read a forum from germany, ever since i discovered your movie i have looked for a release day. (...) The hotrod culture are not so big here in denmark. but it's getting bigger and bigger. I know that all my friends will sell their mother to get a copy of the movie. So please let me know when you have finished the great movie, i'm looking forward to see it!!

Thanks for making the movie!

Peter Damm

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07/06/09

Faith:
     I watched 4 of the trailers, then read your bio. WOW! Your project is wonderful it really steps back to the more serious side of "Happy Days". It really does look like you have a very well-chosen cast.
     Your bio is amazing. If someone made a movie of your life, no one would believe it - ha! What a journey you have had thus far, and it is far from being over.
     (...)
     While I sincerely hope to win the part of adult Betty, I want the privilege of meeting you, either way. I am very impressed with you, your vision, your passion and level of commitment, not to mention your energy.
     (...)
                                 Blessings and best regards,


                                Elle Seymour

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07/04/09

Hi Faith

I've been following the production of Deuce of Spades for some time now.

Your film makers blog makes excellent reading because it's written from the heart.

Underneath my non descript exterior beats the heart of a Hot Rodder who never got to experience the time your film depicts because

A I wasn't born until 1961

B I was born in the wrong country.

England never had a Hot Rod scene in the early 50's and it took until the late 50's before our teenagers had the type of cars and access to Rock and Roll to emulate what you had in the USA.

We now a very vibrant Hot Rod movement in this country with many period rod's like your Deuce being imported over.

There is also a strong movement in building traditional style Rods and Customs.

While I've not been in a position to build or own a Hot Rod, many of my friends do.

One of my strong opinions is the need to document and preserve history in what ever form it takes and I believe your film is an important tool to doing that.

Ok, you are recreating the history of the time using a contemporary story line but that is what will make the film accessible to a wider market than just the Hot Rod and Nostalgia scene.

I know you'll probably hate the comparison, but in this country we only had access to American Graffiti to show us what teenage life was like in the 60's in the US.

The internet has helped us gain access to a wider range of films and TV shows that never got a general release here.

We can now get copies of those original 50's teenage films which featured Hot Rods.

(...)

I'm married and on my 3rd house but never got to fulfill my dream to own a car of worth and character.

My daughter, who was then )in 2005) 9, wants to know what I did as a teenager.

I took her drag racing and also to some Hot Rod shows and now she's hooked.

We crew on a drag team and she wants either a Deuce or an early Mustang as her first car.

She has watched the teasers from your film and can't wait until it's finished and released, but what she also now understands is that you have to struggle a little to achieve something worth while.

I am so sorry about the people who have let you down, but if anyone can overcome that, than you can. If I lived any where near you, you'd have my assistance, no problem.

Keep at it. Reading the other comments from all round the world, there are so many people rooting for you because this project is important and has worth in a broader context.

I'm sorry to hear about the death of Monk and it makes it all the more important that you are able to complete the film.

Looking forward to reading some more.

Colin Roaf

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06/26/09

Hi Faith!

This is so unbelievable!

While finishing todays preparation for my business, starting July 1st (car&bike detailing and service all around the "mobile world"), I got the hotrodhotline-newsletter. Scrolling through, I saw the picture of the movie title going right to it.

I now watched every teaser and read what I could find about the movie and you in the net! (11pm right now).

We´re a hotrod family, my son Tim Dale is named after Tim Allen and Dale Earnhardt sr., but we couldn't afford a rod till now... :-( I had some imported from Sweden, but just to sell them.

This movie seems to be "American Graffiti" of 2009 to me - but rodder style!

Thanks a lot for doing this and I hope to find the "merchandise"-page reinstalled soon.

If you have any plans to come to Germany - my wife Gabi turns 50 on September 24. You're very welcome!!!

Bring the finished movie with you on DVD ;-).

This is serious if you like to come. If so, I´ll try to arrange something with movie theaters in Nuremberg (the next big town to us) - special show or something like that - tell me what you need.

I´d love to hear from you and we long for that movie!

Best roddin´greets from good old Germany

Malte

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06/24/09

Hi
My name is Sean and I came across your booth at pomona this last weekend but you were not there at that time so I got a card and looked up your movie and watched the teasers and loved it. You have great cars good scenery and it has a nice look. I love the 50's and I have a 1950 Ford myself. When will you be done with the film I can't wait to see it (...) let me know and let me know if you still need any help.

Thanks for making the film can't wait to see it

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06/16/09

Hi!

It's been a while, but I've watched you closely and what I've read from the blog and forums, I didn't want to disturb you :)

The Deuce-fever is catching up in Finland and the temperature is rising every day! We all keep our thumbs up and wish you all the best! We also send you some extra power, we know that you need it when you are close to the finish line.

Don't forget us and Keep Up the Beat!

Petri + the guys of Mystery Train and all your Finnish fans :)

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06/11/09

Hi Faith--

Yesterday I watched all five teasers on my wife's laptop My old iMac is not fast enough for the HD feeds. :) I was truly astonished. With few exceptions the period detail

and the authenticity of the characters are very impressive.

Hollywood has never produced a feature film where the relationships between these guys intersect so vividly with their cars.

If I lived in LA, I'd be a member of your film crew in a heartbeat!

John Alfed

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06/11/09

Hi Faith... just left a post on your Blog from hotrodchick31. My dad and I have been following your progress on the movie and can't wait for it to come out. I added the links to your website and blog to my dads website, he has over 20 yrs. experience building hotrods. He is currently building a steel 1932 Ford Roadster and has a Outlaw 1933 Ford Roadster currently up for sale. I grew up watching my dad build these awesome cars and going to car shows as a family. My daughter was just one month old when she went to her first Good Guys show, now she's 10. If you have time please check out my dads site at: http://www.randysrodshop.com/index.html .

Thanks,

Bobbie Jo

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06/05/09

To Whomever, I first read about this movie in Hot Rod magazine. At your web site, I enjoyed the commentaries and film teasers. (...) I have been anxiously awaiting its arrival in the theater. It is now the month of June. Is the movie still on schedule? Will it be in certain theaters - Regal Cinemas or Carmike? The one I go to North of Atlanta, GA is a Regal Cinema. I would appreciate any feed back. Thanks, Chip Leetch

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06/05/09

HOTROD? Forget that. Try Hot Bod. WOW! Girl. Talk about giving supermodels a run for their money.

Convey the info pretty please: Tell Tim he is good. He is really good. I mean really really good. ROCK ON Tim!

You know, when Pierce Brosnon came out with his 007 movie (he is just kiddie corner from Starbucks in Malibu), Aston Martin gave him the identical set of wheels appearing in the movie to jet about town. They thought it would make a significant impression. I know - because I saw him everywhere in Malibu w/that thing. He even had the gall to race me once.

Moral of the story?   Give that baby to Tim to race about town. Its heck of a promotion vehicle.

TOUCHE! WELL DONE!!! My compliments.   I look forward to seeing all the major talent on the big screen. xoxo to the gorgeous hotrodcreature AKA filmmaker. All the great ones make it look easy. MOI!

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05/17/09

Hi Faith

It was an honor working for you!

YOU are truly a genius ...

LUV,

Jay Edwards

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05/13/09

Good day Faith.

I stumbled upon your project yesterday and have been researching your progress. I have to say, I am way impressed and your story has inspired me to make me want to jump into the feature area as well. (...)

So long story short, I was going to start another short after my webseries was finished, but now after reading your story I’m going for a full feature. Just wanted to say thank you for your story and inspiring another filmmaker to take the jump. I’m usually pretty busy working on ER but maybe one of these weekends I could scoot up to LA (I’m in OC) and help out for a day. I’d love to meet you and see firsthand how you do what you do. Maybe we could exchange knowledge and ideas.

I’m really impressed with what you’re doing. It’s always great to see someone pushing the boundaries of indie filmmaking and opening doors for everyone. Best of luck and I’ll keep watching your progress. It’s looking amazing.

Heath Vinyard

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05/08/09

Hello.

Just wanted to express my support for the making of this movie. Very much looking forward to it. I made a humble donation of $25. Hope it can be of help.

Have a nice day. :)

Cheers.

Bard Ove Vage,
Norway.

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05/04/09

Hey there!

I read the article about the movie in HotRod magazine and had to visit the website. Just looked at a few of the photos and saw one of the Teasers and can't wait to view the rest! Looks like a great film, just wish I lived in SoCal, I would have gladly volunteered. This is gonna be too cool for words! All the best to you for your pursuing a dream, doing it with principal and staying true to your artistic vision. You do have a very special way with camera angles and lighting. And the movie subject is just too damn cool and deserving of your team's effort. It will be truly significant and a timeless classic. How can it not...

Is distribution planned for Detroit?

All the best,

George

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04/29/09

First of all I would like to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your trailers and can't wait to view the movie on the BIG SCREEN and of course purchase a DVD.

I am 63 years old and have been involved in hot rodding since I was 12 years old ... So what I have seen so far is exactly the way it was. You have everything over American Graffiti!!! I should live so long to see Your Movie become a CULT FAVORITE as did A.G. ............ Congratulations.

I have been an Automobile Artist for 5 decades and have rubbed shoulders with many famous hot rodders and customizers from the early days. Now I have gone into filming and editing for a Local cable access show.

There are three of us as a crew and we travel around Wisconsin and IL. doing car shows and interviewing some very interesting people and video their rides.

I just was invited this last weekend by Gene Winfield to come up to a seminar he was giving in Milwaukee. Well, I jumped at it.....

Gene told me about this movie your making so I got on line and looked you up. I was amazed how much your Johnny looked like Gene in his younger days.

Best of luck in all your endeavors ...... I believe you will go down in film making history!!!!!!

Yours Truly,

Thom Petersen

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04/27/09

Hi Faith,

I am photographer and director form Prague Czech republic. Me and my brother, we are big fans of your film and of course of that age (music, cars, fashion, everything)!

I just wanted to express my thanks to you, your work and to your film!!!

Thank you

Adolf Zika

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04/21/09

hello my names Jake and i cant wait to see this film me and my hot rod buddys are just wondering were can we get our own copys PLEASE!!!!!

keep it cool kat.

Jake

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04/20/09

HEY FAITH, JUST WANTED TO SAY AS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OLE SCHOOL ROLLING COMMUNITY I/WE REALLY DIG YOUR DEDICATION TO WHATS REAL AND TRUE. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB, WE SUPPORT YOU ALL THE WAY, AND CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE TO ALL WITH EARBONES. YA GOT JUICE. ROD-ON PERTY LADY!

JC/KISSIMMEE FLA

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04/20/09

Hi Faith,

my name is Mercurio Muzzupappa, and I'm the guy who wrote about Deuce Of Spades on the italian "Kustom Magazine". I work for this magazine as a free lance, and I'm not a real journalist. I'm into the old american cars and the Rockabilly scene since the late seventies (I'm 45). Here in Italy, livin' our dream is not very easy. But I think I'm lucky enough, because I had my first american car, a '58 Bel Air, in 1985 as a present from my parents. I still have this car, and I keep "her" in good shape. I'm trying to make the "big step" and buy a '32, but I didn't find the right one yet. I'm writing you because I wanna say thanks for the things you're doin'. I wish your film all the attention and succes it deserves, and I hope to see it soon.

Keep up the good work, honey!

Mercury

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04/17/09

I am sooo happy to see someone making a movie about the early hot-rod scene. I wish you all the luck in the world !

I was once involved in making a no-budget movie, so I have an idea just what you guys are going through. It is fun - mostly after it is all over.
I have two cars, that would be perfect for your movie and if I was in southern California, I would be happy to let you use them.

Good luck - I'm looking forward to see your film. Let's hope that you can go "big-time" with it.

MIKE BURCH - Daytona Beach, FL

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04/17/09

I heard about the movie in HOT ROD magazine and immediately went on the website. I love the '50's, everything to do with it. Even me and a couple of guys at school dress like it. As soon as I get enough money I am going to buy a '32 deuce coupe. I cant wait to watch DEUCE OF SPADES!!

Thanks,

Morgan Meader

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04/16/09

Can't wait!

These were the guys & cars I idolized as a kid. Somehow you managed to capture the feel & look of great period in so many of our lives. I'm 65, my son's & I will build our "DEUCE," perhaps in some small way they will have a " Johnny experience!"

Bob Miller

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04/13/09

Faith,

(...) I think you've got the makings of a very good movie. I'd love to see it when you're done with it. I think there is a lot about you that is quite intriguing and mysterious... Your bio gives me the idea that you have had a very interesting past. And it is not very often that a woman shows up at a drag race with heavy professional video equipment and proceeds to do her work like a seasoned filmmaker. Now that I've seen glimpses of the outcome, the intrigue is even greater. I like it!

Bob Brown

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04/07/09

"This looks phenomenal. I love it. And reading your bio sparked a flash of recognition. You sound so much like me, in your obsession with tackling filmmaking as a holistic art form--I can't imagine just passing the creative reins over to someone else. Then you're just a middle manager aren't you? You're approaching this like an artist. And the results look astonishingly beautiful. I can't wait to see the film."

Sean Carley

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04/07/09

AWESOME!!!! Faith, that is unbelievable. You are an amazing woman and I feel you will be an inspiration to lady hotrodders for years to come. I like your music, too.

www.topnotchvehicles.com check out Bob's Classics. That is what I do. I doubt my assistance would ever be worthwhile to you, but if I can help, please ask.

If ever in the Midwest, it would be my pleasure to meet. Best wishes to your success.

Bob

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04/07/09

What an undertaking! I cant believe one person could undertake such a task. I made a 'how to' DVD on metalworking on my own and that was an incredible amount of work god knows how you are doing this! Good luck with it.

All the best

David

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04/06/09

Hi Faith

(...)

We have been watching your progress with total admiration for what you have achieved so far.

Warm regards

Dale Clothier, New Zealand

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04/05/09

Faith / Thanks for your reply , just watched the clips on your film . Really enjoy watching them you are doing a Great Job on this Film . The Music , Cars , The Actors all are really Cool. I get Goose Bumps when I watch the Clips . That doesn't happen at my age very often trust me it got to be something I really enjoy and you have done it , thank you Faith it feels good to get them ( Goose Bumps ). Also gets me to get off my butt and work on my 30 Ford Coupe Hot Rod sitting in my garage. By the way Faith if you don't mind me saying your Pretty Easy On The Eyes . Keep up the Great Work , look forward to more up dates .

Thank You

Ronald Reinikka

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03/27/09

Hi Faith,

I just learned about your film from Hemmings Motor News and I am completely amazed at what you've been able to do and the high quality of your film.

Even though I'm not from that era, I love the look, feel and vibe of your film.

In fact, I was so inspired that I donated to your film just a few minutes ago!

(a good friend of mine - Daniel Wolfert - has produced his own independent film (Neptune Cowboy) and I've learned from him about the blood, sweat and tears involved in producing such a monumental work)

(...)

Thanks for putting this film together. Even though I'm more of a "60s car guy", I can't wait to see it. The spirit of the film looks amazing.

I applaud you for your vision, your strength of character and for bringing this vision to more people.

Dave Espino

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03/24/09

Greeting Faith,

As I mentioned in my HAMB PM to you, I wanted to compliment you on your imagination, work ethic and loyalty to your standards. Like so many others I wish I lived closer so my son and I could participate in some small way. Given that we can't do that, I would like to give you a donation to help (just a little) defray some of your costs.

Best wishes for continued success, you deserve it! You have a great eye and skill for composing your pictures.

Gary Alspaugh

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03/17/09

Faith ,

Thanks for taking the time to let me know when I might be able to get hands on the DVD . I am signed up on the list so I do want one real bad ! The Teasers are GREAT ! Fantastic work !

Take care and keep the great work coming !

Jim Holderr

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03/08/09

I must say this film is incredibly period correct. I found myself grinning through the whole clip. I felt like I was moved back in time and really there like a fly on the wall !

Rick Coleman

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03/08/09

Bonjour Faith,

Ce film a l'air plutôt cool! Les teasers nous ont mis l'eau à la bouche : les caisses sont à tomber (...) la musique très entraînante et l'ensemble du film esthétiquement réussi. Notamment le rendu des années 50.

Enfin un movie sur le hot-rodding, frais, fun, à l'ambiance rock n roll!

J'espère que l'on aura le plaisir de le voir en France car ici il n'y a pas, pour l'instant, beaucoup d'infos concernant votre travail. Et nous le regrettons.

En tout cas, nous on vous félicite et on vous souhaite pleins de bonnes choses pour la suite des événements.

On vous embrasse.

Jérôme et Manon.

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03/06/09

Yes, that was definitely pretty sweet! :) and all of the other
publicity this film is getting is very exciting too!

Faith, I have to tell you that I really admire you determination, guts,
hard work, and your dedication to those that have helped along the way.
It's easy to have an idea of a great film project, but to write it,
produce, direct, act in it, and really make it come to life has to be
an extremely difficult task. You've excelled greatly in these things.

(...) I find a lot of inspiration thinking about you and how you've brought this film from
a ground breaking level up to where it is now. I can see a lot of new
possibilities in things I too can accomplish. I have a lot of drive in
me just like you and faith that things will work out as they are meant
to. Thanks for your friendship, it means a lot! : )

Deb Yates

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02/27/09

Hi Faith

Just a quick note to you.

I just read the updated blog...(btw-I'm glad you keep the HAMBers updated, too)

First....Very cool to be on the cover of "Wheels" magazine.

Second....I'm really glad you're OK from your little stuck

throttle situation. WOW, that could have been bad. The High

and Mighty is really watching over you!

Third.... How cool is that, to be invited to be a member of the "Sidewinders"!!! Muy bitchin'!!! You are one lucky gal.

All that hard work and time is paying off. That's great!!!

Good luck with the film. It's looking awesome.

Take care, Faith.

Devin --

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02/26/09

Dear Faith,
can`t wait to see the film here in europe(germany). i`m not rich , so i couldn`t help,
i`m not living in california , so i couldn`t help otherwise, but you`ll earn a lot of respect from guys like us !!!

Take a look at the picture of my own Deuce Coupe, keep going on , cute and "tuff" girl

Kind Regards,
Wolf Peter from Germany(46years)

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02/24/09

Faith,

I hope all is well with you. It sounds like the movie is really taking off. Congratulations!

Several of my hot rodder friends and I have recently started a car club here in the Quantico, Virginia area called the “Quantico Marauders Car Club”. I just wanted to let you know that the Club’s first official act was to donate $100 to the movie via your PayPal account.

Best of luck with everything!

Take care,

Mike Drennan, Fredericksburg - VA

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02/20/09

Just wow...

I'm extremely respectful of your work. You give the proof that it

is possible to make movies with.... almost no budget.

cheers

Ramiro Bélanger
CGI artist, Filmmaker

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02/18/09

Hi there, I have seen your trailers and I wish to salute you for your work... I really like it. I don't know if it helps but I have put the main trailer on my page on myspace to share it with all my friends and all the people that came to my page to see the dates to my appearances (i'm a rockabilly DJ from Portugal) Keep the good work!

Pedro Teixeidra

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02/17/09

This looks like Hollywood-quality filmmaking.
'Almost zero budget?' And 'they' said it couldn't be done. Inspiring!!!

As we enter the age of the "new economy", this filmmaking technique may be the prototype for the industry.

I've seen a lot of "indie" film clips, and most are so bad I have to turn them off, but this particular film has the production quality of a major Hollywood film. The young lady who directs and produces this film will have a bright career ahead of her. If she can do this with no budget, imagine what she could accomplish with the same effort and a real budget? Great work, Faith!

(comment posted on dailymotion and U-tube by user "Basspig" - real name not known)

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02/16/09

Faith,

Here you are, a girl, and kicking ass. Just wonderful. I’ve been doing this most of my photojournalism career, enamored with cars yet fighting to just be one of the crowd. I am so utterly delighted to see another woman with a passion so firmly in gear and throttle down . . .

It makes me smile to think a high boy roaster is the muse for this cinematic adventure. Because there are so many roadsters in the hot rodding culture I grew bored with them and gravitated instead to belly tanks and streamliners. Your film has lured me back like a damn cobra in a basket.

(...)

I wish I still lived in the LA area, I would come out a volunteer some time to help you film.

By the way . . ., the idea of being able to do so much with so little doesn’t surprise me in the least, it tells me you are consumed by the process and story and are having the time of your life! You are the living, breathing poster child of:

“Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come.”

You go girl.

Speedy Regards,

"LandSpeed" Louise Ann Noeth

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02/15/09

Cool car
Great website
Cool movie
Great teaser trailers
check out the first Hotrod Painting in my Gallery
www.motoringartist.com/Gallery.html
You'll see HotRods that look like they're straight out of your film !!
Givin' ya 5 BIG STARS !!

cardomain.com member

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02/13/09

I am really impressed with the quality of images you were able to achieve in your film with the HVX. (...)

Are you planning to enter you film in any festivals? I'd love to see you get rewarded for your accomplishment.

Best Regards,

Ron Ramsey
Lighthouse Training and Communications

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02/13/09

Hi Faith, my name is Jerry.

I've been following your project here on the HAMB and on your website. I am so excited to see your movie. I've been crazy for hot rods ever since I got my first car magazine when I was 10. I dreamed of building my own rod and just recently finished my first car, a 27 Ford tub. I enjoy learning about the history of the old rods and am glad to see the continued interest in restoring old survivors.

Just like you, I spent many nights and weekends working on my car, trying to make it as traditional as I could. A lot of folks think I'm nuts, as I live in central Vermont, and around here there isn't much hot rod culture. You are lucky to be able to live the lifestyle.

I just made a small donation to help you continue with this excellent project. If you ever get up to the northeast, I would love a chance to meet you. - Jerry

P.S. I'm sure you have been asked this a hundred times, but what the hell...

Will you marry me?

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02/11/09

Hi Faith,
I'm a Swedish car crazy guy and can't wait for your movie to hit the Swedish theatres.
If you don't mind I'll make a post on my blog with one of your teasers embedded, so I can share a clip of this future awardwinner.
If you got the time, browse thru my blog and post a picture of your roadster in my guestbook.
http://grandprix63.blogspot.com/

Can you reveal any opening date for "Deuce of Spades" in Sweden?

In case you don't want me to have the teaser embedded on my blog, let me know and I'll remove it.

Regards,
Anders

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02/11/09

Faith, I was following that with great interest, since you announced it the first time at The Hamb - (my nick is "Stovebolt 6" over there)

I´m so glad you did that, and I´m so glad that you did it exactly that way.

Not only because I drive vintage cars as daily drivers and building my own rod.
Not only because I live a retro live since over 25 years - so I´m a "natural target audience" for your film.
It´s because you did it in that spirit.

Like many people these days forgot , what the spirit of Hot Rod is - hauling an old bucket out of the barn and use your creativity and the parts you got, instead of placing big orders at Speedways and Jeg's. - many people also forgot the spirit of indie film making.

Having a zero budget, but a vision. Using your creativity and the stuff you got, talking everyone you know into contributing and helping, just for the sake of it and to make IT happen.

At the end of the day, everybody is proud as hell to be able to bring in his part and bit and time and being a part of something wonderful.
Something that doesn't look like a school project, but a real movie.
Something he can look at, when he is old and say - look, I was part of that. We had nothing, but everyone did his best and brought in what he had.

In my book, the spirit of indie filming is not only to skip the studio system, but make the magic happen without having the $$$.

You definitely made the magic happen.

Congrats, Frank

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02/10/09

Fantastic work! That teaser has a truly convincing period atmosphere; it's one thing to bring a couple costumed actors into the woods and call it a period film, but this is another ballgame altogether! Congrats on grabbing some excellent footage. A tremendous effort!

Roy

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02/08/09

Wonderful job, my friend. I love your passion!

Erez Henya
Composer

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02/05/09

Ciao Faith,

I'm writing from Verona, Italy.

Please, I want to know if I can see "Deuce of spades" on Italian cinemas, because I dream a hot rod invasion in Verona every night! This spring I wanna build a "simple" hot rod starting from my old Renault R4... don't laugh, in Italy we can't ride '32 ford...!

Ciao
Michele

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01/30/09

Faith,

Hi! I just saw your thread for Deuce of Spades. My jaw dropped at the title, because I've been looking for your movie everywhere!

Sometime last year (I believe in the summer) I was at the Bob's Big Boy on a Friday night (during the car show) and my friend Geoff pointed you out. He's a Boozefighter and lives in Santa Clarita. He told me about your film, but I didn't know that you were making the film by yourself! I'm very impressed!

Anyways, I just thought it was neat to finally come full circle and see footage from the film. I can't wait to see the finished project!

Good luck and God bless!

Eric England

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01/28/09

As a Thank You for being an amazing example of film making, I have decided to dedicate my film to you for being such a huge inspiration to me.

You and Deuce of Spades is what got me up off my lazy but and right in at the deep end with my own feature film!

We've started filming some scenes just now.

So after the title credits finish and it fades to black..
I've put in for a few seconds

"Dedicated to FAITH GRANGER
For her inspiring work as a film maker."

I hope you appreciate the gesture and continue to be an inspiration!

Greg Porter

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01/21/09

Hello Faith,

Just learned about the movie by accident, I was browsing through the HAMB message board and noticed the thread about the film. Needless to say I became intrigued about it and cannot wait to see the movie. Hopefully You can get us Europeans an area 2 dvd . I'll probably end up buying more than one. I've got a friend in Sweden who is heavily into hot rods , I am sure he'll be interested in getting one too. Sure looks like You have a huge hit underway.

Take care and keep the faith!!

Risto Pyhäranta

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01/20/09

"DEUCE" IS ALIVE ...WELL ...AND ROCKIN' IN CALIFORNIA ..."

LE RUGISSEMENT DE SON MOTEUR... EST DEJA DE LA MUSIQUE ...ULTIME ET DEFINITIVE ...

IL A LA SANTé ... ET L'ENERGIE ... DES HEROS DE LA ROUTE ...

MAGNIFIQUES PHOTOS BEHIND THE SCENES IN YOUR OFFICIAL BLOG,
QUE DE PASSION ... QUE DE SAVOIR FAIRE ...

BRAVO A CES MAGICIENS DE LA MECANIQUE

MON PERE,ETAIT UN AS DE LA MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE ET SUR CAMIONS AUSSI ... IL DEMONTAIT ET REMONTAIT UN VEHICULE,LES YEUX FERMéS ,ET SURTOUT IL SAVAIT REPARER UN VEHICULE MALADE-

BRAVO

CIAO MISS FAITH

JE PENSE SOUVENT A TOI ET A TON COURAGE DE TOUS LES INSTANTS-

TU ES DANS LE VRAI - FOR EVER-

VINCE ROGERS

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01/16/09

I can't wait to see the finished product Ms. Granger! I can't even imagine the undertaking that making a film like this is (was?) and I commend you for having the vision, and the tenacity, to get it done. Like I said, I can't wait to see it released!

Corey Lutters

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01/13/09

Hi Faith

Congratulations. I think your work is exceptional on many levels.

As a DP (of many years) I have enjoyed looking at how you have art directed, lit and composed your scenes. I would say you have "a rare eye" that will take you places.

Love your "half dark, half light". You have pulled this off fantastically.

Look forward to your next work and thanx for sharing.

"Shooter" (Australia)

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01/09/09

Hi its Ken Robbins from a very cold England. You told me about film Deuce of Spades with your cars in it. Well just seen some clips on the web brilliant cant wait to see it will it be released in England. There will be a lot of rodders wanting to see it.

Cheers to you all and a happy new year.

Ken Robbins

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01/08/09

It was definitely a pleasure for me to meet you last night. I loved your trailer and i think your film is going to be incredible. I can see that you have an incredible eye and a fantastic knack to capture images that is so incredible as a director and a DP. i do hope that we'll find a way to work together.

John Steinfeld

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01/07/09

Hi Faith,
Just wanted to say I've watched your DOS footage multiple times now and it's great! Are you the DOP on this as well as the Director and Producer? You've really inspired me to make my film this year. If you're still shooting, I'd like to offer my services anyway I can.

Thanks for making your film and sharing, you're inspiring more people than you think.

Scott Gold

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01/06/09

Good afternoon...

I came across your website after catching an episode of a past car show on tv.
I googled your name and found out about the movie you are making...

I'm just dropping a line to say hello and let you know that this rocks!
I like your rod and can't wait to see the movie. I've had a couple of rods...37 ford, 56 pickup and a currently a 56 belair and 69 camaro.

but, I'm really looking for a 32 deuce....I'm going old school!

Keep on crusin!
hope to catch up with you on the road!

Louie

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01/05/09

Faith,

I just watched the teasers for your new movie. I just wanted to personally tell you that you're a big inspiration to me. My names Graham Robbins I'm about to be 19 years old and I am about to direct my feature. I have been kind of nervous as usual, but after seeing you go after it, and how great of a job you did it lifted my spirits a ton. Your movie looks so great something I wouldn't mind dropping 10 bucks to go see at a theater. I hope you go far in this business because you seem like such a great filmmaker. Keep it up.

Graham Robbins!

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01/03/09

Faith! I am so happy for you, and proud of you! (If that makes any sense for a seventeen year old to be proud of an adult haha) I really am proud of you though. This film is going to be so great. You've poured your heart and soul into this project and it really shows. You were nice on the set, you never got snappy or anything like that, and to me, that is pretty inspiring ha ha. I can't imagine how stressful and insane this project has been for you, but your burning passion for it has kept you going, and that is the most admirable trait of all.

Love you!!!

Kat Moore

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12/24/08

Faith;

I know what its like to be constantly battling week to week to survive to achieve your dream...

If I may say a few things.....not too heavy though haha !!

(...) I know you have poured your HEART & SOUL into what you are doing and because of this, you WILL attract to yourself all the good things that will come to you. Let them come to you and be grateful, for they will come as sure as the sun will come up tomorrow. BELIEVE this with all your heart and trust in yourself.

Your passion for what you are doing SHOWS in the way that you communicate your progress to all of us on the HAMB; the passion DRIPS off your every word.....YOU remind me of ME in sooo many ways its kinda scary haha!!.

(...)

Merry Christmas and A HAPPY NEW YEAR ....roll on 2009 !!

Frankie

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12/05/08

Hello,

I saw your topic on the HVX user forum. I am a professional athlete of many years, and through my years I have acquired a taste for video production.

I have been looking into the realms of shooting my own feature length piece of indie art and have been reading everything and anything I can get my hands on to wise up, I take this very seriously.

I am emailing to say how your work has inspired me a lot further this evening to continue with my vision of creating a digital video indie movie. Your work and creativity looks absolutely amazing in your video and I hope you are able to put this video in front of the people, who can then put your movie in front of millions of viewers.

Thank you for sharing your amazing images.

Alex Brown.

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11/27/08

Faith,

I took the time to read the entire post over on the indie film makers site you pointed to in your email. I must say that you are receiving the most positive of comments from your peers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for including me in your film. If I can do anything to help you finish this project please let me know.

Best of luck,

Dan Warner

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11/27/08

Dear Faith,

Congratulations on all of the support you are getting. It is coming to you because of all of the incredible work that you've done.

I'm such a small part of your film, but I feel so included. And, I would love the chance to work with you again.

Have a wonderful holiday.

warm regards,

Stephanie

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11/24/08

Faith,

Ive been following your blog/posts about the film from the very beginning and have been very impressed with what you have achieved through sheer determination, guts and a can do attitude !! INSPIRATIONAL STUFF, I KNOW in my heart that the rewards will come for you in time !!

I have to say that it is very rare to find someone with the belief and courage to follow through on their hopes and dreams in the way in which you have with this project so hats off to ya !!

Ive been a passionate hot rodder for years and have a few rides, my next project will be a 32 Roadster much like yours but powered with a blown Flathead. BTW, I LOVE your car !!

(...)

Can you please let me know how I could go about donating a little money to you? I know it not gonna be HEAPS, but every little bit counts !!

I have Paypal so shoot me a PM and we can go from there....

Ciao for now, love to hear from you !

Frankie

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11/24/08

Faith,

You know, I don't know you, never met you, I really know nothing about you
except for one thing: you are dedicated to what you are doing, unwavering,
and you have a never say "die" attitude. Kind of like a Rocky of film
making!

I admire you for what you are doing, for your determination, and I hope it
brings you the satisfaction you most certainly deserve.

Good luck to you and I look forward to more updates,

Tom Trovato
Williamsburg, VA

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11/21/08

Faith,

It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday. I am very impressed with your talents and what you have accomplished. The scene that you showed me has the quality of someone who has been filming/directing/editing, etc., for many, many years.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the completed film.

Take care,

-Marcel

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11/18/08

TU ES GENIALE FAITH...

ET TU AS DU COURAGE ET DE LA VOLONTé A REVENDRE ...

TU MERITES DE RENCONTRER LE PLUS GRAND DES SUCCèS AVEC TON FILM ET LES PROCHAINS ...

TU PEUX COMPTER SUR TOUTE MON AIDE AMICALE ...

CAR,TES PRODUCTIONS,SONT VRAIMENT DE LA VRAIE CREATION DE CINEMA ...

AVEC DU VENTRE...DU COEUR...ET DE LA PASSION ...

DU VRAI CINé ...

COMME ON L'AIME ...

° SUIS A TA DISPOSITION POUR TOUTE AIDE DONC ...

A TE LIRE MON AMIE...JE T'EMBRASSE

CIAO

VINCE ROGERS

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11/13/08

Dear Faith,

I've seen mention of your movie on the H.A.M.B. in the past year or so. I am really impressed with the clips and comments posted on Nov. 4 -- it's great to see someone doing this. I've just donated some funds via your site/PayPal. (...)
Keep up the good work!!

Regards,
Charley Hepperle

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10/12/08

Hello faith,

I own 1956 2door chevy. Just put in a fresh small block. Being traditional I decided to run three deuces up top connected to an m22 rock crusher 4 speed. So I decided to google up 3 deuces and came across your movie in a link to chevy man I think. Please let me tell you I am old school and your flick seems to have all the right elements. And I am more than impressed that this comes from an up and coming female filmmaker! Can’t wait 2 see your movie. Please let me know where and when I can purchase a copy. Recently watched the California kid, and can say from the teasers, yours looks like a future car classic movie. Thanks for making this movie...

Sincerely rocky

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10/07/08

I already love this movie and I haven’t seen it yet. When is it coming out? I know a lot of hotrod lovers and motor heads, and we want to make opening night of this film BIG for you!!! So I am going to spread the word to all of my friends and family about this film

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS MOVIE!!!!

Tammy cooper

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10/03/08

Hi Faith,

I just wanted to thank you for choosing me to be a part of Sat. 9/27th shoot. Long day, but a fun day!

I commend you on going forth with your dream and applaud you for it looking so professional!

Take care and good luck,

Sasha Ramos

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09/20/08

Hi Faith,

We all had a great time Wednesday at the swing dance, especially Athena who will be emailing you tomorrow. It was tremendous! We are soooo excited about the movie like you wouldn't believe. My husband has all the guys at work googling your website and they all call when we are at the shoot to share in the excitement. You have done a terrific job filming, casting, wardrobe, etc. This will certainly be experienced by all who see the film/DVD.

Thanks for the opportunity,
Letty Skapinakis

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09/19/08

Hi Faith, Billy Gibbons here. Dont get exited, Im not the one from Texas, who's out of ZZTop with a beard, who's a great guitar player with lots of money and loads of cool car's. No, I'm the one from the UK, who's not out of ZZTop, without a beard, cant play the guitar too well, got no money and only got two cool car's. (Mind you, I bet the other Billy Gibbons hasn't got a Rocket like mine, then again, he probably has)

Anyway, just thought I'd drop you all a line to say a heart-felt "Thanks" for making the movie, "Deuce of Spades" Even though I've only seen the teaser, it blew me away! You know what would be an absolute bonus for me....If you got the word "Rockabilly" in the movie too. I'll have to wait and see.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and, more importantly, for making the movie. I wish you the very best of luck and good health to you all.

Billy (not out of ZZTop) Gibbons. Cheshire, UK

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09/16/08

Faith !

De retour en France (et à la triste réalité...)

Philippe et moi avons gardé un méga bon souvenir de ta rencontre ! On parlait encore de notre virée dans ton Ford 32 dans l'avion...

En tous les cas, tu as tous nos encouragements pour la poursuite du tournage de ton film. Je te joins une photo prise durant cette soirée.

A bientôt.

Claude

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08/21/08

What can I say, but Yummy, Yummy...

You have been working some longggg hours and it shows..

Very beautiful, audio sounds sweet too..

Can I buy a DVD... How about a ticket to the matinee..... I'll buy the cokes ;-)

Keep at it girl, you are good...

Nate

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08/19/08

Hello Faith,

Just want to say thanks for the amazing opportunity Kaitlyn had to work with you last night. She had a great time, learned a lot, and has now fallen in love with red lipstick! Please keep her in mind for any future scenes as she'd love the chance to work with you and your cast again. We both think your work is fabulous and can't wait to share about your film with other classic car enthusiasts as well as friends and family. Thanks again and hope to see you sometime soon!

Best Regards,

Kathy and Kaitlyn Jenkins

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08/18/08

This evening I came across a picture of you and your roadster when I
searched "Hot Rod" on Flickr.

So I did a Yahoo search and found your site. And your "ticklers."
Looks like good stuff. I grew up in San Gabriel and I was a Model A hot
rodding teen in the 50s. And fuzzy as this old boy's memory has become,
your video clips all appear to be spot on.

Wish I was back in SoCal and able to help. (...)

Guess I'll just have to buy a ticket or get the DVD.

Good luck to you and your endeavor.

Steve Hansen

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08/18/08

Faith,

I had a sense of place on the ranch where we were shooting last night. Like I sometimes do at the beach or in the High Sierra, our shoot yesterday was in an amazing location a place that had a power to it. The land itself , the trees, the surrounding mountains were beautiful, but so were the family members I had a chance to talk to. The barn and the stuff in it was fun, especially for a car guy like me.

Best of all, of course, was watching you work. You are so intense and at the same time so caring. You drive yourself very hard. I'm sure people tell you that all the time. You are "tightly wound" as a friend said of me during my teaching days at CSUN. Along with this, however, you are so very caring for others, those whose lives you touch. Those around you carry a huge sense of respect for you and what you do as director, producer (and 50 other roles you take on as you make your film. Thank you for sharing so much of "you" with me. It is amazing to watch you work.

(...) I want again to say thank you for including me in the shoot both two weeks ago and last night. It was a pleasure.

Jerry is a special guy, as are many others whom I had a chance to meet briefly. He is able to reach out and leave others (like me) feel they are welcome and valuable in the filming. All of the people have respect for you and what you are doing.

I would like to be of help to you in any way you might find useful in the completion of the film. That is with cars, of course, but also with anything else on the set such as production "chores" and the like. Please don't hesitate to let me know.

All the best.

Tom Potter

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08/18/08

Hi Faith,

I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the shoots this weekend. It was fun and really cool to see all the cars. The project looks great and I'd love to continue to be involved.(...)

Thanks Faith - hope you get some rest this week. Thanks again.

Chris Arreguin

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08/13/08

Hi Faith,

Just wanted to tell you the new teaser looks great. It's going to be so
exciting to see the film when it's completely finished. You've done a
fantastic job and I'm very certain it will be a success!

Deb Yates

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08/12/08

Faith
First of all I would love to ride out to El mirage in the hotrod! That would be amazing so if we can work that out I would love it. Also the cast slideshow with our character name sounds like a great great idea but your always coming up with great ideas so it's nothing new. And thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to work with you on this and thank you for all the help and progress you've given to my career. Well thanks again for everything and I look forward to being on set again.

Thanks

Anthony Traina

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08/11/08

Hi Faith,

(...) I had fun being on set. One day maybe I’ll be doing what your doing. It was nice to see the car turn on with ok idling and give you one last shot even though the transmission had no transmission fluid at all. It’s a miracle she even moved. Me and my buddy Travis had a hard time getting a way to bring the car to the shoot but I’m a man of my word and knew I couldn’t let you down. That’s why I got a u-haul. The only car shows I go to are ones down here in orange county. I’m not sure how long it’s going to take to bring her back to life. I can’t wait to see a picture of the car through your camera. Thanks for the opportunity and let me know if you need anything else. I’ll be happy to help.

Rolando M. Salas

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08/07/08

Hi Faith

Man...I've got to tell you ...WOW !!!!

I've been following the updates on the movie & it's looking killer!!!

You & the cast, have been doing some awesome work.

I can't wait !!!!!

Take care & take it easy, girl.

Latersville.

Devin --

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08/04/08

Hi Faith-

I still can't believe that the narrow "Truck Driveway" you filmed on today, looks like a two lane road in the film. It is totally convincing. Seeing it in person, I was completely amazed to see what you did to make that look like a two lane County Road. I'm so glad I was there, because I never would have believed it if I didn't see it for myself.

I wanted to thank you for creating this Movie. Yes, thank you.

Remember how I told you that "Good people attract other good people"? I think you have gone just that, and the proof is the Cast and Volunteers on Deuce Of Spades. I was totally blown away today by how nice your Cast Members are, and the Car Volunteers who attended today. Everyone is just soooo nice to talk to and be around. I feel that is primarily your doing and you deserve credit for it!

I think you have a super Team, that you have hand-picked and assembled. As you know, it's not everyone who will come out and work on a Movie like this. Sadly most folks do not have the temperament to be patient during filming, and understand that the process takes a lot of time. Today, your Car Volunteers were outstanding in that respect, especially AJ and Garth. I was very proud to meet them in person today. Super guys!! (Great cars too!)

I hate to think what would have happened if you had never created the idea to do this Movie. We'd never have met and I never would have met all these wonderful people. See how important your creative talent is?

Thank you Faith!

Always,

Jerry:>)

p.s.- I'm glad you didn't sell the major rights to Deuce Of Spades too. Your not selling-out, tells me alot about you. I'm proud to know you. Keep the Faith!! God is with you!

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08/04/08

Hello Faith,

Just wanted to say thank you very much for a great weekend. It's what I came out here for, and I am still so excited to be able to work on your film! It's amazing and a really fun cast you picked. Good job this weekend, I hope you have a great week!!

Travis Poland

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08/03/08

Dear Ms. Granger,

Thank you very much for the lunches this weekend and everything else. Michael enjoyed working with you and all the actors very much. Everyone was great and made him feel a part of the group. It was a very exciting and fun experience for him. We are looking forward to the 27th. If you need us for anything, please let us know. Thank you again.

Theresa and Michael Wroblewski

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I'm going to talk to one of my buddies and see if maybe he'd consider giving up his day to drive my wagon out to El Mirage and be there for the shoot. I'd love to see the "old girl" immortalized in your film! Even if it's a quick 1 second "pan by" shot in the distant background! HaHa.

I've been reading your blog. I'm impressed with your drive and diligence. This movie's gonna be a hit. You go girl!

Paul Cardey

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Hi Faith,,, it looks like all is going good,,, congratulations!!!.

Your talent really impresses me, and I’m sure a lot of others also. I watched the links,,, unbelievable GREAT!! Keep it up, “Yer doin’ good Kid”!!!

I wish I was closer,, and a bit younger,,, I would be there in a flash. Also, all I have is my old Triumph dirt bike and a lot of memories. I would really like to be there. “Life is short man, when ya get a break,,, ya got to take it when ya can, sometimes you won’t get another for along time,,,, sometimes you won’t get another one at all,,,, ever.” (THE PARK BENCH)

Really good,,, different movie,, but all sooooo true!!!!

Wishing you the very best,,,, and again, I really wish I was there, it strikes a note in my heart, Hot Rods, M/C’s, El Mirage, etc, and warm summer nights and cool winter days. I just close my eyes,,, it’s all there.

As always, I remain cordially yours,,,

Dan Fink

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Hi Faith!!

What a rewarding day!! Yes, I'm beat but it was a lot of fun as always!!

I'm continually amazed at your dedication, drive and amazing vision for this film. Thank you for letting me share your dream for the completion and success of this film. I'm really enjoying it.

The more you tell me about the plot, and the more scenes I see, the more excited I get! It is AWESOME and you are a real inspiration to all of us who know you. God Bless you Faith!!

This Movie is going places!!

Faith, you are doing a super human job on this Film. I read your Blog and I'm continually amazed at the success you are having, despite all the obstacles filming with no budget has thrown at you. You truly are "the Lara Croft of Indie Filmmaking!!" :>)

With love and support,

Jerry Mull

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Faith,

Thanks for a great time this week - I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to do the next scene....

Merci!

Pete Freeland

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Hi Faith-

Trailer/Cinematography/acting looks great for Deuce (I only presume to judge because of multiple years of testing trailers).

(...) Dyed-in-the-wool hot rod aficionado since I was knee-high to a lakes pipe. Keep up the good work.

Kevin

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Deuce of Spades looks friggin' awesome! I'm digging every shot I see of it, keep up the good work, Faith!

Elvisaurusrex, or AKA
Nate Lowrie

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Hi Faith

Just sending a quick note to tell you, thumbs up on your progress with the movie. I've been following it on your blog. I'm amazed you haven't collapsed yet. You've been stretching yourself pretty thin. But, WOW....what you've accomplished! Very impressive! If I lived closer, I'd be volunteering to help with whatever.

Hang in there & don't over-do yourself.

Keep up the good work. We're pullin for ya.

Devin --

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Hi Faith,

I wanted to write you a note and let you know I had a fantastic time working on set with you today. I had a great time making this scene, I'm sure it will turn out great! I've attached the pictures I candidly took while there, and thought you might like to see.

Best of luck with the rest of DEUCE!

Jared Welch

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Faith,

How busy you must be. I am quite impressed with all you've accomplished and I am also proud of you. What a great talent to write, produce and direct and be a star at the same time. I noticed how good looking the cast is, that's cool. I recently wrote a country tune called "A BROKEN MAN" thought maybe you'd like to hear it, being your lead man is A BROKEN MAN? I wish you much good luck with this endeavor, please keep in touch.

Fond regards,

Sammy Stray

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Congratulations for your film, the clips are very enticing... Will we be able to see the film in France? I really enjoyed how you merged hotrods with opera, this is a great idea, it reminded me of the Walkiri in Apocalypse Now, under the helicopter attack...

This must be quite an adventure for you, a French girl making a film on American hotrods and filming, I assume, In California... You must be one heck of a determined lady...

Well, I wanted to say hats down for your work and best of luck with your project,

Eric, FRANCE

Quoiqu’il en soit, félicitation pour ton oeuvre, les vidéos sont très alléchantes...ou peut on voir le film en France ? J’ai beaucoup apprécié le mélange d’opéra et de customs, très bonne idée, cela m’a fait penser a Apocalypse Now avec la chevauchée de la walkyrie sur l’attaque des hélicoptéres...

Cela doit etre une sacré aventure pour une francaise de monter un film sur un sujet pareil, je suppose en californie...il doit falloir etre drolement tenace...les couchers de soleil sur le Pacifique sont ils toujours aussi beaux...

Encore félicitations et bon courage pour la suite

Eric

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This is absolutely fantastic!! I am thrilled to see your project as I currently shop for my own 34 Ford Roadster.

I have subscribed to your updates and with your permission would like to post updates on the website I own (fordbarn.com) in the Early V8 Discussion Forum. We have almost 4 million hits on the site so I am confident that it will help with exposure to your film.

Will make a contribution after the first of the year.

Good luck Faith! I look forward to seeing your progress.

Sincerely, Shelly Kaptain (fordbarn.com) - Lake City, FL

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Hello Faith

After reading about your film in the French Press and reading the interview you just gave Patrice De Bruyne... All I can say is: I can't wait to see your film!

hats down to you for your determination and best of luck with your movie!

Rolland, FRANCE.

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Good morning,

I hold neck to congratulate you on the splendid film that you are spirit to accomplish. Already by seeing not enough picture on the Internet site, I already have shiver everywhere. It is very important for us "European" to introduce the world of the hot-rod.

I hope that your film will have a French version? Know that I you support of 100 % for your film. Bravo!!!!

Cedric, FRANCE

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I own the yellow 32 3 window.....The mooneyes spl. Sorry for dusting you when you were filming at the starting line. It was in the footage at the end. (...) Can't wait to see the movie. Very impressive.

PS: Maybe you want to make a pass in the coupe next year?? I have had many rookies in it. You would love it!!! For real.

Tim Cunha #532 MOON coupe.

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I discovered your thread just the other day and have been trying, as time permits, to read all the posts and updates. As someone who grew up (?) in SoCal in the early sixties, east end of San Gabriel Valley to be exact, this has really gotten my interest! It's been a long time since American Graffiti and I hope it will be just as successful. The cars, the cruising, the music, it was a great time and a great place to be a teenager! Good Luck on your project, I am looking forward to seeing it.

Forum member - Clarksville, Ar

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You are doing what many just don't have the balls to do (Even though you literally don't have any). Hahaha

Keep it up and I will be waiting to see this flick 110%. All the bashers would sooner watch that fast and furious crap, then a true hotrod flick. It could be inaccurate, low budget, crappy quality, with bad acting and heck even a bad story, but in the end, it is a hotrod movie that is very rarely done these days, so if you flick does better then any of that, then it will be a hit. Hmmmm, makes you think when everyone compares to AG that was made how long ago, that it is time for a new one and a hotrod movie done right meaning before some huge producer who doesn't know shit, tries to make a hotrod movie and ruin the whole hotrod image with some crappy corny story plot to make his million. I can see it already, a high end hotrod movie with aluminum spoilers, neon lights and NOS having some greasy saying he lives a 1/4 mile a time.
We all have dreams and you are going for yours, taking the impossible and making it possible. Not only you are right on the money for making this movie, but you can be a role model for many that think going anywhere in life is impossible, cause it is possible and many need to see this.

On another note, I would be right there helping out, but when I live in Canada, all I can do is watch from the side lines and curse at why I'm such a poor ass to do anything cool. LOL As this Canadian would proudly say to you "F'N Right". Now lets see a new hotrod film as soon as we can.

Forum member - CANADA

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I subscribed to your H.A.M.B thread a while back and always look forward to checking up on the updates, and can't wait to see the finished product.

Good on you Faith! Follow your dreams girl!

Forum member - NEW ZEALAND

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Faith, you have got to be the most ambitious person on earth. The trailer should be called a "teaser", because I just can't wait any longer, for the whole movie! Keep up the incredibly great work.

Forum member - CANADA

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I am totally stoked about this film. Kudo's to you Faith, for having the ambition to move on with it and keep it rolling. I know it must be hard as hell on no-budget, budget. (...)

Anyhow, keep up the updates, good luck and GOD BLESS you. Words just simply can not describe what I want to say.

Forum member - Texas, USA

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Hi,

I've been following your thread with much interest. (...) I'd sure like to somehow be a part of such a great undertaking of a great film production. My services for go-fer or crew help, or either of my cars I'll have are at your full disposal.

Kent Fedor

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Hi Faith,

You are doing a great job and the movie sounds fascinating and intriguing. I really like the "rock and roll" theme you have going throughout.

See you at the next race/meet in April/May or soon!

Gloria

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Hi Faith

Just wanted to drop you a line because I thought you would like to know that DEUCE OF SPADES was mentioned in Finland´s biggest American car magazine (V8 magazine)! H.A.M.B. girl gets coverage!!

Keep up the good work and keep us posted on the progress.

Jukka

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