Photo by Doug Webb / Poster by 8bitstudio (http://8bitstudio.com/)
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - World Premiere Screening! TRYLON microcinema - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014
Magic Marc and Ruby request your presence at the world premiere screening of a movie 28 dog years in the making:
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Trylon microcinema
3258 Minnehaha Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
Thursday, November 20th, 2014 @ 7 - 10 p.m.
Ruby will 'meet and greet' fans and participate in a Q & A following the movie!
*Please note this night is by invitation only as seating is limited to 50 people and 1 dog.
Magic Marc Productions presents RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Starring Magic Marc Percansky and Ruby The Doberman Pinscher
With special guest appearances by:
Melanie Ree
Michele Ree
BJ Knebel
Gene Gittelson
Michael Gittelson
John Charles
Jennifer Gibson
Jeaneen Gauthier
Basha Goldwater
Tom Siler
Liza Ree
Johanna Ree
Abe Percansky-Segal
Filmed by Doug Webb (2011)
Filmed by Michael Johnson (2014)
Screenplay by Marc Percansky
Screenplay and Edited by Michael Johnson
For more information click the links below:
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2011/5/30/ruby-the-dogumentary
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2014/3/7/do-you-know-who-john-charles-is-let-me-tell-you
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/john-charles/
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/the-ballad-of-marc-and-ruby
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/you-and-i
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/she-is
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/ruby-the-doberman-mascot-2014
For Ruby (Born April 27th, 2007)
Long may she bark at skateboarders and never sit!
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Synopsis
Meet, get to know and fall in love with Ruby! My one of a kind Doberman Pinscher will take you on a journey through her life and times unlike anything you have seen before! Ruby runs wild at dog parks, walks in parades, settles by streams and visits a jewelry store! Watch Ruby get a massage, a psychic collage reading, a portricature, songs and poems performed just for her! Will she overcome her fears and phobias? Will I overcome mine? Tune in and find out once and for all why a dog truly is a man's best friend! - Magic Marc Percansky
A Dog Family Friendly Film: Dogumentary
NR: Not Rated
Total Running Time: 2:01:38 or 121:38
From The Editor, thoughts, synopsis, etc:
The first of its kind, a dogumentary, Ruby The Dogumentary is a movie that just may be about a new genre being born, not along the lines of a traditional "man's best friend" story or even from that of being from "a dog's eye view," so to speak, but an altogether new way of doing a film that might be better described as video sculpture than anything else, wherein the story as it came to be was not necessarily present in the raw footage itself, but was revealed, the true nature of the stone, if you will, during the editing process, something that is only possible in today's world of nonlinear digital platforms. Truly, an experiment in filmmaking.
Journey into the life of Magic Marc and his very special Doberman, Ruby, who saves him from something or teaches him something, but we are not sure what it is he needs to learn. Could it be himself? A relationship? The Apple Store? Find out what Magic Marc needs to know and that only Ruby seems to know it! What role does a dog play in the life of its owner? How is that role changing or evolving and shaping human society in ways unforeseen, ways which will be a surprise to all when finally realized? Could it be something more than comfort, care, and companionship? Do we own our dogs or do they own us? Will fossilized poopie pouches survive in the geological record?
Beware of Dog has been the ubiquitous warning sign of our times. But as technology marches on replacing much of what came before with a distinctly nonhuman component -- although the machines were meant to serve us, we were told; its marketing "m.o." -- it would seem that the void created by such activity, the spiritual emptiness felt when hundreds of eyes are focused on a handheld screen rather than interacting with the nonvirtual environment that still exists all around... The saying is that nature abhors a vacuum. If this be true, what will come to fill it now? If other current trends bear a related impact, such as that of the financially (and spiritually) bankrupt church, or the ever-increasing demand of the wage slave to conform to corporate structure, it would seem then that an innocent play on words, such as that of a prankster schoolboy, Beware of God, has more meaning than ever.
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Synopsis
"It's about life," as Gene says in the movie. "You can learn a lot here ____, we tell stories..." It's about no one is ever guaranteed tomorrow, so you have to enjoy them here while you can. It's about what a dog means to its owner and what an owner means to its dog. It's about a man, Marc, finding out what his dog means to him. It's about death, "but no one is going to die in this film." It's about poopy pouches and God, birthdays, breakups, parades, the Apple Store...and more: an instructional massage, a mysterious psychic reading, and a caricature that has an air of truth. - Michael Johnson
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Film 4M Screening! Black Forest Inn (Banquet Room) - THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2015 Free Movie! Free Popcorn!
Magic Marc requests your presence at the Film 4M presentation (https://www.facebook.com/groups/film4m) of a movie many dog lifetimes in the making:
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Black Forest Inn (Banquet Room)
1 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Thursday, January 29th, 2015 @ 7 - 10 p.m.
Film 4M Event
Film 4M Event
Film 4M Event Photo
Film 4M Event Photo
Film 4M Calendar
Free Movie! Free Popcorn! ($5 suggested donation)
Tom Siler in Ruby The Dogumentary
(http://cartoonland.tomsiler.com/)
(https://www.facebook.com/cartoonland.tomsiler)
Film 4m Thursdays Weekly @ 7pm Black Forest Inn!
From Film 4m <film4m@icloud.com> on Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:36 PM
This Thursday's Film 4M features local production, "Ruby the Dogumentary” produced by and starring Magic Marc Percansky, edited by Michael Johnson! Appearances by many local faces, as well as featuring Magic Marc’s Doberman partner, “Ruby"!
A must see for all "Dog People". . .and for the rest of us, we’ll watch a W.C. Fields short beforehand!
7 PM, Black Forest Inn Banquet Room. . .
Coming next Thursday, “The Magic Christian"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064622/
Free Movie! Free Popcorn!
($5 suggested donation)
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RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Caffetto Cafe Screening! FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2015
Magic Marc and Ruby request your presence at the Caffetto Cafe screening of a movie that asks the question "What does your dog think about you?"
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Caffetto Cafe
708 West 22nd Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Friday, March 20th, 2015 @ 7 - 10 p.m.
Ruby will 'meet and greet' fans and participate in a Q & A following the movie!
Takes Over Caffetto Event
Takes Over Caffetto Event Photo 1
Takes Over Caffetto Event Photo 2
Takes Over Caffetto Event Photo 3
God's Seeing-Eye Dog - Illustration by Michael Johnson (2011)
Here Is What People Are Saying About RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Reviews
Photo by Gamini Kumara 3/2/2009
"Even your mother approved." - Monette Johnson 11/20/2014
"Oh yes, the movie was good and the cookies were good. Marc made the cookies too. Oh yes, it was certainly good and a lot of work. You know it was a lot of work and Marc made the cookies too, the frosted cookies. I can tell it was a lot of work doing that. That was a lot of work that movie, you can tell it took a lot of work. You see he was trying to focus on Ruby but you could tell it was about Marc's loving the dog. That's the main thing, Marc loves that dog!" - Joanne Ree 11/20/2014
"Amazing job tonight man!!
Thought it was an educational movie as well.. Could pitch it to tpt. It could be a little shorter honestly with today's audience & add... Other than that it was so great & I am really proud of my cousin Marc. Love you man.
Ps. If you tighten it up you can even pitch it to schools." - Michael Gittelson 11/21/2014
"I'm so glad you sent an email as I was going to email you today regarding the Fabulous Ruby movie.
I absolutely enjoyed the whole evening: Ruby in her formal atire, the red carpet, the cookies, the others in attendance, the opening remarks! You planned everything down to the last detail and it showed. Atta boy Marc!
I loved so much about the film and I'm still processing it today. I also enjoyed the 'element of surprise' as I had to wait to see the finished caricature. I had to wait to see the finished psychic collage. I had to wait to see if Ruby enjoyed her massage. Great stuff!
I also think the film had to be the length it was to adequately purvey your love for Ruby. An hour film would not have done her justice. Dog people (and I include myself) are nuts for their dogs. Obsessed. Bonkers. We could talk forever about our fur babies!
Thank you for including me in the opening night festivities.
Ps. What kind of human are you & how old are you?!!" - Julie Ulrich 11/21/2014
"Congratulations on turning the sow's ear into the silk purse or whatever that cliche is. I can't imagine having to deal with seven hours of scriptless footage about a man and his dog. Actually I found Marc more interesting than Ruby but I guess that shouldn't be a surprise since Ruby was not only speechless but also barkless. Still too long, but I found myself pretty much engaged throughout, much to my surprise. The humor moments were actually laugh out loud which was great. I liked the footage of the massage therapy session and the Gittelson's best. Your skillful editing technique of back and forth between locations and situations is what saved this material from what otherwise could have been a two-hour yawn. Didn't seem as repetitive as the material really is. I have many questions about some of the people, how you and Marc worked together, etc., but I'll quiz you in person next week. Well done indeed." - Monette Johnson 11/21/2014
"Hey, I have been meaning to call Marcy so now I can get right to you. The movie was really great. I really enjoyed watching it and was happy to be invited. Very well put together and interesting and fun." - Ann Van Diest 11/21/2014
"I REALLY enjoyed the movie -- I watched it last night. There are so many great little moments and lines, I'm going to have to watch it a few more times. You are such a natural entertainer!" -Jeaneen Gauthier 1/4/2015
"I forgot to mention that the guys in the jewelry store in
the movie are hilarious!" - Jeaneen Gauthier 1/5/2015
"I was telling Marc, spellbinding and hypnotic! Those are my things that were coming to mind" - Kirsten Ann Lind 1/29/2015
"Really enjoyed the show Marc. I think there is a tremendous amount of people that will appreciate, be entertained and feel emotion when watching this Dogumentary. There are so many perspectives of many, and they were all intriguing because of the contrasts. Especially Ruby's. tongue emoticon That is her panting. Your perspective and spontaneous observation was also entertaining. As an example, "what kind of dog is that, and how old are they?" is what everyone asks about a dog. As you stated, what if we asked that same question to people as standard conversation, As you observed in the film "What kind of person are you, and how old are you?" I am not sure anyone can even answer that, even truthfully, but it inspires deep thought to answer that question. I know I will be self reflecting to answer that for myself and then for others if it should ever come up. I enjoy my one eyed Border Collie, Maddie, a rescue dog. I believe the only person that does not love dogs never had the privilege of bonding with one. The George Vest, Eulogy for the Dog you read left me feeling emotional. I loved the film, and thank my new friend Kirsten Lind for inviting me to the viewing. Very nice meeting you Marc, it was my pleasure."
"There is so much more I would like to say, it was just damn good and worth the watch. There was even a lot of information of the historical development of the Doberman that was really interesting. I guess they had to produce a hybrid mutt in order to have a pure bred. Cool! Who would have known. We are all mutts but do not have the integrity of a dog to his master. Very touching indeed."
"That movie for me really was a wake up call Marc. I think it will be for a lot people. Dogs are not only Man's best friend, but Woman's too. I have had so many heart aches with my dog and her fear of Thunder and Lightening. She destroys the house and will run up and down the road even sensing that a storm is coming. I have tried many ways to calm her. I have considered every possibility. Some are working well and keeping her safe. My only solution has been, hang in there for her, because she will be there for me. Thank you Marc for showing me the truth about dogs in your Dogumentary."
"It just really touched me that much because it is personal, and I really didn't know what I was going to do with her. I guess I just have to ask, what would she do for me?" - Jon Jensen 1/30/2015
"Thank you Marc for the enjoyable evening we had last night viewing your film. All we talked about on the way home, was the similarities of Ruby and our dog Athena. You are a generous and warm person and I hope someday we can meet Ruby. Thank you for the calendars, we will give one to Tom." - Liza Siler 1/30/2015
"By the way,
Ruby was a great movie (and Ruby is a great dog).
You opened yourself and put yourself out there in the movie and that takes courage.
Also, starting with no general plan and allowing the film to flow and evolve is risky and also takes courage.
You did very well.
Michael’s editing was absolutely outstanding and the soundtrack was also great.
My only comment is, I think in order for it to possibly have a wide audience,
it might benefit being paired back to perhaps 100 minutes.
You could have DVD with both paired version and “director’s cut” long edition perhaps?
I know after years of blood, sweat and tears, it would be hard to decide what to remove.
I liked it all, but it is long and today’s attention spans and time schedules make such a length a challenge.
I think a 100 minute version would be something to submit to local film festivals.
I forgot to mention it has “A LOT” of laughs. That along with the appeal of the animals and the philosophical aspects give it broad appeal. Well done and congratulations again. You have a great spirit, and don’t give up on “humans”
(in addition to Ruby)!" - William Brown 1/30/2015
"Marcy, to collect all that footage and to produce what they did is a huge undertaking. I love that they did it for the love of dog. It definitely is something that I enjoyed watching. I was thinking that they could do screenings at the shelters. I think if more people knew how much love a dog could provide they would be more interested in adopting. And there are SO many dogs that need loving homes. Like Marc's!"
"Thanks for the screening. Edward and I had a great time viewing your "ode to dog." Ruby is very lucky to have such an attentive owner." - Heather Dunlop 1/30/2015
"Always a pleasure, Marc! Thanks for the invite. Much success with your Dogumentary!
Please, give my regards to Ruby for me." - Barry Thomas Goldberg 2/1/2015
"Dear Marc,
I thought you knew too....God is Love, Love is Blind, then God is Ray Charles! he he he
I want to WOOFRSVP my intent to be there in Spirit with you and your co-Star Ruby.
Love Love Hugs." - Scarlet Rivera 3/1/2015
"We love dogs. We love Ruby. It was a wonderful film. It was, it was wonderful. My daughter has a pug. So we are dog lovers. We are fans of Ruby. Great job." - Megan Monson-Conlon andBeth Conlon 3/20/2015
"That was a great movie. I have met him. I just was able to imagine his character. He is a good actor. Very much so. I enjoyed it very much. Congratulations you did a very good job editing!" -Jonathon Parks 3/20/2015
"What a great premiere. I love it. I am so impressed. Great job. It is worth all the years of waiting."
"I can't get over it, you did a beautiful job with that. Really, the way that you edited it. Well, you understood Marc to bring that out. The beauty of the love of a dog. Very cool. That was a big turnout. People were just enthralled with it. They didn't look away. I loved it!" - Lisa Goldwater 3/20/2015
"It's good to be here, Marc. Congratulations man, great piece. Michael, great job editing. Thumbs up. Working all day long, all night long. 25/8 not 24/7, 25/8." - Michael Gittelson 3/20/2015
"It was awesome. Ruby is a real star! This is Sid. He likes action. He is very curious. He is twelve." - Sarah Anthony 3/20/2015
"As far as what the movie is about. First of all one thing I was saying too is that this is such an open hearted community, that this is the perfect place to show such a movie, but it really is nothing more than just the spirit of the film. Which is really nothing more than just shows the love between an owner and his pet and that is really what is unfolding like a flower in front of you in the film. It is that simple. It is just a lovely spirited film about an owner and his pet and it's a beautiful dog."
"What is the 11? I noticed the date was 2011. At the end there was the illustration, the cartoonist and it had the 11. My birthday is 11/11 so I was wondering. On either side of the tail was 11/11. I noticed it said 2011 and 2014. That is great. I just love that you had the passion too, I mean most people wouldn't have been able to put their passion of filmmaking and then their pet together quite like that, most people end up doing a two minute video for YouTube and that is it. So I really enjoyed just the peaceful nature of the whole thing, it really is peaceful." - Eric Hunden 3/20/2015
"Alright in no particular order. The poem about man's best friend was great. The George G. Vest. Then the part where is was kind of like a song but a spoken word type of song, and the girl was walking Ruby around, and it kind of rhymed a little bit. That was great. That was number 2. Then number 3 was when the little kid was saying all the things that the dog liked. That might actually be number 1. Yes, so overall A+ plus both thumbs up! You can quote me, put me in quotations and publish "5 stars" yes, can we do 5 and a half?" - Michael Roen 3/20/2015
"Excellent cinematic experience and evening all around. Excellent job. Congratulations on a successful event. Thanks Magic Marc, Michael, Kirsten and Barbara. Plus Abe and Basha (who traveled from the island of Manhattan). But, most of all, Ruby." - Billy Hallquist 3/20/2015
Photo by Melanie Ree 9/8/2009
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Red Mug Coffeehouse Screening! SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, 2015 @ 7PM
Magic Marc and Ruby request your presence at the Red Mug Coffeehouse screening of a movie that asks the question "Do you allow your dog to sleep in your bed with you?"
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Red Mug Coffeehouse
916 Hammond Avenue
Superior, Wisconsin 54880
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 @ 7 - 10 p.m.
*Please note this is a free exclusive premiere event and seating is limited to 50 people. Please arrive early.
"In honor of the upcoming Duluth Dylan Festival and as an added bonus we will be starting the evening with a rarely seen short film featuring Bob Dylan that I think you will get a real kick out of! I am very excited for all my friends in the North Country to see this movie we have been working on for nearly 4 years and looking forward to a wonderful event!" - Magic Marc
Ruby will also 'meet and greet' fans and participate in a Q & A following the movie!
Ruby > Red Mug Event
Ruby > Red Mug Event Photo 1
Ruby > Red Mug Event Photo 2
Bob Dylan Mural - Painting by Sergey Trubetskoy © 2006 and Photo by Doug Webb © 2011
A Visit with Magic Marc Regarding His Northland Debut of Ruby the Dogumentary at the Red Mug
I met Magic Marc Percansky through his role as MC/producer/host of Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan at Sacred Heart, the kickoff event for the 2014 Duluth Dylan Fest. We made a fast connection and have since remained in touch. This year once again Magic Marc is co-producing what will now be a culminating show called An Acoustic Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan, with musician from far and near, in an unplugged show on the eve of Dylan's 74th birthday.
On Saturday May 2, several weeks before this event, Percansky will be here in the Twin Ports to show one of his newest creations, Ruby the Dogumentary. The "dogumentary" will be shown at Red Mug Coffeehouse in Superior, an event slated for 7-10 p.m. that Saturday evening.
I caught up with Marc and gathered some details on this and other projects he is involved with.
EN: Will you be there yourself?
MP: I am calling this the unofficial early kickoff to Dylan Fest 2015 as I am also co-producing along with The Armory Arts & Music Center the big finale "Acoustic Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan" concert event at Sacred Heart Music Center on May 23rd that rumor has it you will be singing in? I have to show up to see if that is true! I am really looking forward to every aspect of this concert and am confident it will be one of the best of the year in the Twin Ports area! Nelson T. French with Gene LaFond, Billy Hallquist and myself along with all the great artists involved have banded together as a team to be sure that it is presented exactly the way we all want it done. We may tear the roof off the place and still be celebrating Mr. D's 74th birthday in style right at Midnight! It is something that your readers and music lovers will not want to miss! So get your tickets before they are gone! By the way thank you for the great art for our poster image!
Now to answer your question. Yes, I will be there myself along with Ruby. She will walk down the Red (Mug) Carpet and be looking for treats wherever she can find them! We will also have with us the editor of the film, Michael Johnson along with possibly a few of the cast members as well from the Twin Cities. We are turning this into a day vacation getaway to visit the one and only Red Mug Coffeehouse! I visited there last year and went home with a red mug that I have been drinking out of ever since! I love the place and the food is delicious as well! This was the ideal place for me to show this film for its North Country debut and it all made perfect sense in timing with the upcoming Duluth Dylan Festival. Suzanne Johnson was so accommodating and open-minded in making this happen and one of the nicest ladies I have had the good fortune to meet! I thank her for making the event possible and promoting it along with me!
EN: Everyone agrees with you about both the Red Mug and Suzanne. How long have you been promoting Ruby the Doberman Mascot?
MP: I have been promoting Ruby The Doberman Mascot since September 7th of last year. I have only had a handful of appearances since as I have been busy with other projects but each time I have had great response! Our next big gig will be June 20th at the Parktacluar Parade in St. Louis Park, Minnesota which is where I was born and raised. At this screening we will run 2 short promotional films about it and also another surprise for the lucky people in attendance before we show Ruby The Dogumentary.
EN: Where did the idea for the Mascot come from?
MP: I have only been a Mascot a couple of times before this as far as I can remember. I may have been one of the first Jewish Easter Bunny's around! I did that in 1992 at a shopping mall in Roseville, Minnesota. My mom thought I had lost my mind and that I would suffocate to death in it! She still does and hopes I find a fill-in to take my place. Anyhow I had so much fun doing that! I ran around the mall and somehow would usually end up at Victoria's Secret! It was probably the only time that more photos were taken of me than those models! Everyone loves the Easter Bunny! I was thinking of being Santa Claus next but luckily stopped there.
Fast forward to 2013 and I appeared as The Grey Chicken for a CD release party at an art gallery called Even Break in Minneapolis that I was working with at the time. Naturally that evolved into my attempt at becoming my dog as a Mascot and I just went with it full force! I can copy all of her moves while doing some magic tricks. I actually love being inside a costume! It brings out your true inner soul and personality without the focus being on one's outward appearance. If on any certain day I get tired of seeing myself, then I can hide in there and everything works out fine. Everybody is your best friend! Kids and adults both love seeing it and it never grows old even in these new modern times we live in. We all have some kind of another persona that we take on or portray to others and this is one way to show that. This could be why everyone still loves dressing up on Halloween and looks so good.
EN: Have you always been a dog person? Tell me about your first dog?
Ruby's sixth birthday
MP: I have never not been a dog person but not to this extreme and level. My family had lots of Toy Poodles growing up and even an Afghan Hound at one point. Actually I had 2 Siamese cats. They lived for nearly 20 years, never left the house nor visited a veterinarian even once. Boy were they lucky. I was working on a screenplay with my girlfriend at the time back in 1989 called "The Hermit And The Cat" but it never materialized. I loved them too but not exactly like the love I have for Ruby. This is something different being she is my first dog that I can call my own in my adult years. Life seems to be getting harder for me and more of a struggle these days as I am sure we can all relate to the process of aging. Personal, financial problems, ailing family members and health issues as we get older. We are all continually handed things each and every day that we didn't ask for and there is no choice but to deal with them the best we can. At the end of the day, Ruby is there for comfort unlike anything else in the world. Ask any dog owner and they may agree! Some people have even said I am obsessed with her. That is okay, I really don't mind, I am not harming anybody. Who's to say you can't get inspiration from a dog as well as a human being? She is one of my heroes.
EN: What is your Dogumentary about?
MP: Ruby The Dogumentary is about many things and each viewer may get something different out of it. I sort of see it as my life through Ruby's eyes or maybe it is Ruby's life through my eyes. First of all it is a real and true portrait of my first 49 years on earth. I didn't intend it to be that way when filming it but I guess you could say it is autobiographical in nature.The events and experiences of your life always lead you up to where you are today. It would work as a swan song if I was to drop off the face of the earth tomorrow. It is very direct and honest and I stand proudly by everything that is in it. Secondly it is a portrayal of my dog, Ruby. I wanted to capture her whole life in it, too. This explains why it needed to be the 2 hour length that it is. Even after the credits roll one of the most important themes of the movie arrives and all I will say is there will not be a sequel. We worked on it for nearly 4 years and almost a year in editing while filming additional scenes at the same time as we were writing its screenplay. I co-wrote it along with Michael Johnson who then pieced together nearly 10 hours of raw footage. It was such a large project that it had to have 2 filmmakers to bring it full circle and get it done up to both of our standards.
Although it centers on the Doberman Pinscher breed, all dog owners should find something they like about it and that they can relate to as well. It covers just about every kind of dog trait that I could think of. I don't think we left anything out. On the other hand you don't have to be a dog lover to enjoy certain elements of it either and it can stand on its own as an independent film. It has songs written especially for it by Minneapolis singer/songwriter John Charles and also features some of the greatest dog poems and quotes of all time. I think I may have found the oldest one from 1870! It is at times funny and humorous and at other times very serious. It deals with the real life running out of time factor. My dog's life as well as my own mortality. It's not dark yet, but it's getting there. On the other hand it also deals with capturing a moment of true blissfulness! This is my medicine! If there is something in this world that makes you happy that you love and care about which brings you true joy, then please hang on to that feeling and don't let it go! Whatever it is! Show no shame in it! Shout it out and sing about it to the world if you can! We are all in this together and we need to spread the healing power of love around these days more often than we are doing while we still struggle to survive. Whether it is about a dog, a human being or anything else under the sun. That is what I set out to do with this movie and I think we accomplished that.
Ennyman is a Life Under Construction. Writer, artist, philosopher, friend... visit www.ennyman.com to put your mind at e's.
Original Article: http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-visit-with-magic-marc-regarding-his.html
Items of Note: Things To See and Do in the Twin Ports Arts Scene
Blood Moon by Karen Nease
Well, let's start with the fact that it is Homegrown here in Duluth. No one calls it the Homegrown Music Festival anymore, just Homegrown, because the locals all know what that means. If you're a nightowl, you've got no end of options though I am not going to elaborate here. The one band I'd really like to see plays at midnight, so I won't be there. La dee da. For a complete schedule visit the Homegrown Music Festival website.
Thursday (Tonight!)
Karen Owsley Nease is conducting an artist talk tonight about her show titled Found Horizons, hosted by the Duluth Art Institute in the George Morrison Gallery at 5:30 p.m. I took a sneak peak a few days ago and it's a dynamic exhibition of new work to which she has dedicated immense number of hours for more than a year.
Mark your calendars for May 14, 5 - 7 PM to make sure you attend the full DAI reception for the new shows in all three galleries including the Poetics of Evolution in the Steffl Gallery featuring work by Carolyn Halliday and the iPhone images of Duluth-based designer Cody Paulson in the hallway gallery. Paulson's collection is called Port City Supply Co. It's all in the eye.
Friday
Todd Eckart and His Band on the Playlist,Karen Sunderman host. Ms. Sunderman will also host the Poetry Showcase at Red Mug Coffeehouse during Duluth Dylan Fest on Tuesday, May 19. And Eckart will be performing later that week at the Acoustic Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan. Do you have your tickets yet? The poetry event is free; the concert is a fund-raiser foe the Armory Arts and Music Center.
Saturday
Ruby the Dogumentary at the Red Mug. Seating is limited so you may want to be there early. This one of a kind event will be a live screening with both the producer (Marc Percansky) and the star (Ruby the dog) at the Red Mug Coffeehouse.
Looking Ahead
As noted earlier, on Thursday May 14 there are two major openings slated. The DAI Gallery Reception at the Depot will go from 5 - 7 p.m. and that same evening there will be an Opening Reception for the Cheng-Khee Chee retrospective at the Tweed from 6-8 p.m. That would be another especially good evening to get marked on your calendars.
Meantime, art goes on all around you. Hope to see you on the scene.
Ennyman is a Life Under Construction. Writer, artist, philosopher, friend... visit www.ennyman.com to put your mind at e's.
Original Article: http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/04/items-of-note-things-to-see-and-do.html
You Got To Have Friends: Ruby Shows Why Dogs Are Man's Best
Ruby
As the Red Mug crowd gathered last night for the Northland screening of Magic Marc Percansky's Ruby the Dogumentary, no one had any idea what to expect. By evening's end, the two hour film had created infectious quantities of laughter. Suzanne Johnson's celebratory party favors -- dog-themed candies, popcorn and such -- were the perfect embellishments to a fun event that at times was also sentimental.
Friends of recent Dylan festivals all know Percansky as the Master of Ceremonies for the Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan concert last year and the upcoming MC for theAcoustic Salute that will take place May 23.
The three hour event at the Mug began at seven sharp. Magic Marc welcomed everyone who came out, introduced Ruby, and briefly talked about the film. Zane Bale shared a few words about the activities in the upcoming Dylan Festival followed by Nelson French, VP of the Armory Arts and Music Center board, who shared about this year's May 23 Acoustic Salute at the Sacred Heart, which is a fund raiser to save and restore the Duluth Armory. He also noted that Scarlet Rivera, who will be here that weekend, is performing in Finland (up the North Shore) on Sunday the 24th. Scarlet's special one night event is called the 2015 Bob Dylan Birthday Cotillion. (A cotillion is a "French country dance." My guess is you should be prepared to move your feet.)
Magic Marc then introduced Gene LaFond, who was asked to share a Bob Dylan story, began by noting that when Percansky was 14 he opened for Lafond and Larry Kegan once. Kegan was a high school friend of Dylan's who had a diving accident and became a quadriplegic. (LaFond and Kegan attended Dylan concerts together and performed music together for many years.) The story LaFond told was about a somewhat hilarious incident at Bob's farm when Larry and another wheelchair-bound friend said they would like to go on a canoe ride. It was quite the rescue operation, both hair-raising and hilarious.
Percansky then introduced Michael Johnson, who was brought onboard the Ruby project in the last year to assemble and direct the film which was four years in the making. Johnson shared that initially he wasn't interested at first but after reviewing the footage "I came up with a concept." It needed to be something he could believe in and went for a non-linear edit of the ten hours of footage Percansky had already captured. He said he truly enjoyed this past year getting to know Marc and working on this project.
The film is dedicated "For Ruby: April 27, 2007" but last night's screen was dedicated to John Bushey, and "anyone dealing with a life-threatening issue."
The film itself is really about a man and his dog, with dog stories, dog humor, and everything the constitutes the life of a dog, including being in a parade, and being a film star. Ruby's a Doberman, one of the smarted dog breeds. The film includes a brief summary of how Doberman had been developed in the nineteenth century by Karl Friedrich Dobermann in Germany.
One of the takeaways that I'd never thought of before was that in the Creation story, God created all the animals on the sixth day, then man and woman on the seventh. In other words, God made our pets first.
The real star in the film is Percansky himself. His uninhibited love for Ruby sparkles throughout. I've often noted that one reason why people will go see movies with their favorite stars is that they enjoy spending a couple hours with them, whatever their doing on the screen. Magic Marc has already won the hearts of his friends, and will win many more hearts as this film gets more widely shared.
Ruby, thanks for being willing to get out there in front of the camera these past four years. We never saw you complain once.
For the record, Ruby graduated dog training even if she doesn't like to "sit."
(L to R) Magic Marc, Gene LaFond, Amy Grillo
It only seems right to end with a couple dog quotes.
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."
-- Josh Billings
“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.”
-- M.K. Clinton
“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.”
-- Charles de Gaulle
Ennyman is a Life Under Construction. Writer, artist, philosopher, friend... visit www.ennyman.com to put your mind at e's.
Original Article: http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/05/you-got-to-have-friends-ruby-shows-why.html
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Dog Grounds Screening! Gateway Dog Park - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2015 @ 7PM
Ruby and Magic Marc request your presence at the Dog Grounds screening of a movie that states the fact
"Your dog will never let you down!"
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Dog Grounds
Gateway Dog Park
1001-1099 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Saturday, September 26th, 2015 @ 7 - 10 p.m.
* (Rain Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2015 @ 7 - 10 p.m.)
* Please feel free to share this pet friendly invitation with other dog lovers and become a member of Dog Grounds today!
"Ruby will do a 'meet and greet' and bring treats! She is very excited for all her friends to see her movie and is looking forward to a wonderful event!" - Magic Marc
Free Movie! Free Popcorn! (Donations accepted)
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Movie Trailer
RUBYTHEDOGUMENTARY.COM
RUBYTHEDOBERMANMASCOT.COM
MAGICMARCPRODUCTIONS.COM
Dog Grounds and Magic Marc Productions presents
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Starring Magic Marc Percansky and Ruby The Doberman Pinscher
With special guest appearances by:
Melanie Ree
Michele Ree
BJ Knebel
Gene Gittelson
Michael Gittelson
John Charles
Jennifer Gibson
Jeaneen Gauthier
Basha Goldwater
Tom Siler
Liza Ree
Johanna Ree
Abe Percansky-Segal
Filmed by Doug Webb (2011)
Filmed by Michael Johnson (2014)
Screenplay by Marc Percansky
Screenplay and Edited by Michael Johnson
For more information click the links below:
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2011/5/30/ruby-the-dogumentary
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2014/3/7/do-you-know-who-john-charles-is-let-me-tell-you
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/john-charles/
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/the-ballad-of-marc-and-ruby
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/you-and-i
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/she-is
http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-visit-with-magic-marc-regarding-his.html
http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/05/you-got-to-have-friends-ruby-shows-why.html
For Ruby (Born April 27th, 2007)
Long may she bark at skateboarders and never sit!
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - What it's about:
Meet, get to know and fall in love with Ruby! My one of a kind Doberman Pinscher will take you on a journey through her life and times unlike anything you have seen before! Ruby runs wild at dog parks, walks in parades, settles by streams and visits a jewelry store! Watch Ruby get a massage, a psychic collage reading, a portricature, songs and poems performed just for her! Will she overcome her fears and phobias? Will I overcome mine? Tune in and find out once and for all why a dog truly is a man's best friend! - Magic Marc Percansky
"It's about life," as Gene says in the movie. "You can learn a lot here ____, we tell stories..." It's about no one is ever guaranteed tomorrow, so you have to enjoy them here while you can. It's about what a dog means to its owner and what an owner means to its dog. It's about a man, Marc, finding out what his dog means to him. It's about death, "but no one is going to die in this film." It's about poopy pouches and God, birthdays, breakups, parades, the Apple Store...and more: an instructional massage, a mysterious psychic reading, and a caricature that has an air of truth. - Michael Johnson
A Dog Family Friendly Film: Dogumentary
NR: Not Rated
Total Running Time: 2:01:38 or 121:38
Ruby's Dog Silhouette @ Gateway Dog Park Still Photo by Michael Johnson © 2014
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Rojo MEXICAN GRILL Screening! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2015 @ 5PM
Magic Marc and Ruby request your presence at the Rojo MEXICAN GRILL screening of a movie that Billy Hallquist has called "An excellent cinematic experience."
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Rojo MEXICAN GRILL
Rojo ROOM
1602 West End Boulevard
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 @ 5 - 8 p.m.
Please feel free to share this invitation with other dog lovers.
Ruby will do a 'meet and greet' and several cast members will be on hand for a Q & A.
Free movie event open to the public!
Free heated underground garage and ramp parking.
Food and beverage service will be provided.
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Movie Trailer
RUBYTHEDOGUMENTARY.COM
RUBYTHEDOBERMANMASCOT.COM
MAGICMARCPRODUCTIONS.COM
Magic Marc Productions presents RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY
Starring Magic Marc Percansky and Ruby The Doberman Pinscher
With special guest appearances by:
Melanie Ree
Michele Ree
BJ Knebel
Gene Gittelson
Michael Gittelson
John Charles
Jennifer Gibson
Jeaneen Gauthier
Basha Goldwater
Tom Siler
Liza Ree
Johanna Ree
Abe Percansky-Segal
Filmed by Doug Webb (2011)
Filmed by Michael Johnson (2014)
Screenplay by Marc Percansky
Screenplay and Edited by Michael Johnson
For more information click the links below:
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2011/5/30/ruby-the-dogumentary
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2014/3/7/do-you-know-who-john-charles-is-let-me-tell-you
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/john-charles/
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/the-ballad-of-marc-and-ruby
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/you-and-i
https://johncharlessongs.bandcamp.com/track/she-is
http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-visit-with-magic-marc-regarding-his.html
http://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2015/05/you-got-to-have-friends-ruby-shows-why.html
For Ruby (Born April 27th, 2007)
Long may she bark at skateboarders and never sit!
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - What it's about:
Meet, get to know and fall in love with Ruby! My one of a kind Doberman Pinscher will take you on a journey through her life and times unlike anything you have seen before! Ruby runs wild at dog parks, walks in parades, settles by streams and visits a jewelry store! Watch Ruby get a massage, a psychic collage reading, a portricature, songs and poems performed just for her! Will she overcome her fears and phobias? Will I overcome mine? Tune in and find out once and for all why a dog truly is a man's best friend! - Magic Marc Percansky
"It's about life," as Gene says in the movie. "You can learn a lot here ____, we tell stories..." It's about no one is ever guaranteed tomorrow, so you have to enjoy them here while you can. It's about what a dog means to its owner and what an owner means to its dog. It's about a man, Marc, finding out what his dog means to him. It's about death, "but no one is going to die in this film." It's about poopy pouches and God, birthdays, breakups, parades, the Apple Store...and more: an instructional massage, a mysterious psychic reading, and a caricature that has an air of truth. - Michael Johnson
A Dog Family Friendly Film: Dogumentary
NR: Not Rated
Total Running Time: 2:01:38
Magic Marc and Ruby @ Gold Medal Park Photo by Doug Webb © 2011
‘Ruby The Dogumentary’ screens in St. Louis Park
Published November 20, 2015 at 1:24 pm By Sun Sailor
“Ruby The Dogumentary” includes scenes from the participation of Ruby and St. Louis Park resident Marc Percansky during the 2011 Parktacular parade. (Submitted photos)
“Ruby The Dogumentary” includes scenes featuring St. Louis Park resident Marc Percansky and his dog, Ruby, in the 2011 Parktacular parade. (Submitted photo)
St. Louis Park resident Marc Percansky, who goes by the nickname “Magic Marc,” will present a screening of his film “Ruby The Dogumentary” 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Rojo Mexican Grill’s Rojo Room, 1602 West End Blvd. in St. Louis Park.
The late Billy Hallquist, who organized an annual tribute to the music of the music of Bob Dylan, called the film “an excellent cinematic experience,” Percansky noted.
Ruby, Percansky’s doberman pinscher and the star of the film, will participate in a meet-and-greet. Several cast members will take part in a question-and-answer session.
There is no cost to attend. Food and beverage service will be provided.
Original Article: http://sailor.mnsun.com/2015/11/20/ruby-the-dogumentary-screens-in-st-louis-park/
Here Is What People Are Saying About RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - More Reviews
Photo by Gamini Kumara 3/4/2009
"I believe Ruby The Dogumentary is quite engaging and I think the characters are, well people featured, not characters are interesting. I think the dog is interesting and I think it is worth watching. From a dog loving public, finally is a movie that will speak to their hearts." - Laura Whitney 5/2/2015
"I did enjoy the movie. I loved it. Well I think that actually if your not really dog crazy, some people are not going to probably hold it close to their heart like the other ones. They are not going to have that mindset subjectively to relate to all the definitive what the hell is he doing here. I could find the placements of all of that because I have kind of been there. I had a soul mate dog that I lost to cancer. Mine ended up with a rare form of cancer and I ended up doing 11 months of whatever I could and lost her. That was really hard. I have lost alot of animals. Losing animals for me has not been easy. But anyway, hard loss. We don't want to talk about that. It was a very good movie." - Jody Marks Shannon 5/2/2015
"Awesome. Honest. Minnesota. Intelligent. Because it is so honest. You have to be from here to know what I mean, not here, this is Wisconsin. I am talking Minnesota. Welcome to Minneapolis, this is what we are like. There is a certain quality to it. It's very honest. It's clean. It's well done. Thoughtful. What other state would do a film like this? Have you seen any other films like this? Well seriously, he had to be from where he was at to get the idea in the first place. To fall in love with his dog, but then someone from Sioux Falls could do something else and you could make a dogumentary with your own personality. I don't know. I just really love Minnesota." - Beryl Wells Hamilton 5/2/2015
"Alright, it's a dog treat day." - Nelson T. French 5/2/2015
"What a great night at Red Mug Coffee! Magic Marc presented his film Ruby the Dogumentary (obviously about his Doberman Ruby). Thanks Marc, Ruby, and everyone who attended. It was a great night, great movie, and lots of fun." - John Bushey 5/2/2015
"Great premiere of Ruby the Dogumentary last evening! Thank you. - Zane Bail 5/3/2015
"Went to see Ruby the Dogumentary last night at Red Mug. LOTS of fun. Here's a review with photos and lessons learned."
"What a great event. Thanks, Marc, Michael and everyone involved. Fun!"
"Here's a good quote I meant to use in my blog entry: "Nobody can know the meaning of love unless they have owned a dog." ~ Marc Percansky" - Ed Newman 5/3/2015
"Ruby the Dogumentary was a big hit at the Red Mug Coffeehouse in Superior, WI last night. A good time was had by all - including Ruby!"
"Fun with friends. Suzanne Johnson pulled out all the stops with cotton candy, popcorn, and yes chocolates shaped human treats! Marc Percansky was every bit of himself and more - and Geno regaled us with a Crow River story extraordinaire. What a fun evening - dedicated to our friend John Bushey - puts life very much into perspective. Thanks..."
"Wonderful evening with friends."
"Still trying to describe Ruby the Dogumentary to Hazel...what a fun evening."- Nelson T . French 5/3/2015
"Thank you! It was fun. If everyone and every animal could be loved and treated as well as Ruby, the world would be a much better place. Enjoy your Sunday."
"I loved hosting the event. I'm giving my cat Frances some extra love today. No psychic collage in her future though." - Suzanne Johnson 5/3/2015
"You hit the nail on the head Ed! It was a fun night of gratitude for life and the friendship of a dog." - Gene LaFond 5/3/2015
"Ruby the DOGumentary. The first ever premiere screening of a dog movie at a dog park with dogs present. The night was perfect as were the guests. And Ruby was a very special girl. LOVED HER. Watching her and Marc and the movie was watching the human/dog bond." - Anne Hendrickson 9/26/2015
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Dogumentary about Ruby. What a fun idea to screen it in a dog park. Lots of subtle humor weaved in the film. Anyone that loves their dog could relate to the situations you chose to film. Your family and friends are good sports for helping with your project. Is Ruby ll in the works? Ha. Sorry we didn't quite make it to the end of the movie, but mother nature called and we didn't see any bushes big enough to hide behind." - Jim Portesan 10/15/2015
"I just really enjoyed seeing Marc express himself. His love of Ruby reminds me of my love for my dog Ollie, he was a white Samoyed and I get it, I get the love of your pet." - Jeff Victor 11/22/2015
"Unconditional, unconditional love." - Steve Grossman 11/22/2015
"That was adorable, thank you for inviting me, she is very cute. George and I looked much younger back then. Both of us did. We are both getting older. George is 10 now. I think that was when he was 2 or 3. It was nice to be in it. There were just a couple of bits where I recognized some of the people or some of their dogs and I wanted to point out to them that they were in it. George got to be in the movie so that was cute. Nobody commented on him but he was still there. George is my mother's dog technically so he is sort of the center of the family and he keeps us from yelling at each other." - Jacqueline Kjono 11/22/2015
"Marc, your movie was not only a statement about the relationship of you and Ruby, but spoke well of the basic bond of man and dog. A Doberman is not supposed to be so gentle, yet, I guess you can have an influence! Technically, the interleaving of the time periods in the sequencing worked well for me. Good job." - PAL (Phil Little) 12/17/2015
Photo by Melanie Ree 7/10/2009
24 MN Dogs Who Are Kicking Off The New Year In Style
January 1st, 2016
As we ring in the New Year and reflect on 2015, our hearts fill with gratitude for our extended pack: YOU. (Res, ru!) Once again, you’ve made it a delight and a privilege to bring you the best of dog-friendly everything in Minnesota.
Our 500+ Kickstarter backers were among the stars that made our 2015 so bright. We asked our backers’ pups for their New Year’s resolutions; their responses ranged from deep to (hilariously) devious. With such terrific caretakers by their side, we know they’re headed for an outstanding 2016. (See more backers’ dogs here!)
2. Ruby’s resolutions include spending more time with her owner, taking longer walks, and hitting up more Sidewalk Dog events. Our kind of gal!
Photo: Marc Percansky, Minneapolis
Did your pup make a resolution this year? Tell us in the comments!
Original Article: http://www.sidewalkdog.com/blog/2016/01/24-mn-dogs-who-are-kicking-off-the-new-year-in-style/
Videos
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Movie Trailer
RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY - Raw Film Footage -April 27th, July 27th, and August 4th, 2011
Ruby The Dogumentary - MAGIC MARC PRODUCTIONS
Life in the Park November 19, 2015 (RUBY THE DOGUMENTARY @ 5:40)
RUBYTHEDOGUMENTARY.COM
