Introduce Yourself : Introducing myself by Monty Dobson

Hi Monty, is this a spec series that got picked up by PBS? I watched a few minutes of it and it's very nicely produced, clearly you have a good team helping you on this.

I like the pilot. Do you know about The Archaeology Channel?

Congratulations! Those are my favorite types of projects.

Randy, I produced it on spec. Thanks for the positive feedback. The series has evolved into an innovative partnership with my university.

Thanks guys!

Welcome to the neighborhood, Monty.

Monty, Fascinating topic. Impressed by your series - will we see it soon on PBS. Want to watch more.

Very cool! My daughter was a history major and just got her masters at Georgetown. I'm going to share this with her. Look forward to watching the series!

Great work. It was so interesting. I want to visit the mounds now. :)

Nice.

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This grass roots project should be very successful, tons of information well presented - and the camera loves you Monty! Not a boring history lesson.

That sounds interesting Monty I think documentary films in what you do will be awesome.

Good for you! Good luck as well! From 1986 - 2009, I was working in quite a number of places (especially libraries and the Salvation Army). I'm quite good at math, so I can figure out some calculations in a few minutes.

Monty, I'm a screenwriter who majored in history in college, so I'm looking forward to seeing this program when it airs. Hope it's the first of many for you.

Thanks all! I have to admit I was really nervous about the professional eye you all would cast over the project.

Just uploaded more pictures from the June shoot for America From the ground Up!

Monty; Check out my story "Scroll Back" albeit a fictional account, you may find some interesting factual strains in this historical time travel epic. The story is based on the possible powers that reside in the elusive "Key Scroll" J

Monty, this looks great! I'm curious about your experience as a first-time producer. What were some of the greatest challenges you had to overcome, and what were you most surprised to discover on your journey?

Great question Kalyn! I am sure it would surprise no one when I say funding was a major challenge. As a first time producer I have had supportive comments but no funds from numerous agencies... Add to that the fact that I come from an academic background and not film... But, I have been able to cobble support from multiple sources and make it work. My biggest surprise was discovering just how much I love the process. This led me to a new career as I intend to make films full time from here on. Another surprise has been support from the film community.

Louis, ever since I was in school (elementary, middle, high, and college), I had 3 areas I nearly excelled in - math, science, and history (I majored in Engineering, then Math, when I was in colllege). SO, if any of you all need to know anything from these 3 areas of study, I might be able to HELP you all.

Monty, as long as you can keep your cool while tryiing to make anything (even on PBS), I'm sure you'll do EXCELLENT.

Monty, not surprising at all. You obviously have great persistence. I own a small production company in Calgary, Canada, and I can't tell you how many times I've been challenged in an effort to secure funding. I look forward to hearing/seeing more about your exciting project!