A while back I made mention of my love for the hit show Mortified. Well they’ve just released a very special new episode of The Mortified Shoebox Show titled “500 Miles to Hollywood.” In addition to being a very funny (and touching) piece from Mortified contributor Jason Smith, the episode features hilarious performances by Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings),James Denton (Desperate Housewives),Busy Phillips (Freaks & Geeks; ER), Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall) and Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds; Ray). Check it out…

While Jason Smith’s adolescent screenplay got some credit when he was an adult, there are resources for budding young filmmakers. and check out ListenUp.org a youth media network that connects young video producers to resources, support, and projects with the goal of developing the field and achieving an authentic youth voice in the mass media.