This film was first conceived in the summer of 2003 thanks to the uncertain footing of would-be adventurer Eric J. Stein, who tripped on a shrub while hiking the barren deserts of Utah. For lack of a traveling companion, he exclaimed to himself “Watch out for that bush, man!” At that moment he realized that from the year 2000 to the present time, in the U.S. and around the globe, truer words were never spoken.
Thus the Legend of Chief Bushman was born. Stein shared his ideas with a compatriot, Martin Swoverland, who agreed that this project was too important to be left undone (and that Eric should be more careful when he hikes alone).
Soon there were many people involved in the project, all talented, all more dexterous than Eric. Among the first to be attached to the project was veteran buffalo handler Peter Sham (as The Sage), whose expertise with the beasts, a symbol of the great American West, was in no way diminished by the complete lack of buffalo in this film.
Authenticity was of paramount importance to the cast and crew of “Bushmen”, so it was decided they would all undergo the 500 mile trek from Los Angeles to the Bushman Ranch in covered wagons, rather than via new-fangled motorcar. 
Surprisingly, it was not always easy. Almost immediately they had to abandon their original route, when the constant honking of angry LA drivers scared the oxen right off the 10 Freeway. So, masking as a “Heritage Parade”, the wagon train ambled its way through the Inland Empire to Palm Springs, where it found it could travel miles and miles using a well-kept grass trail system known by locals as “The Fairway”.
But this comfort did not last. Weeks later, one crew member noticed the exit for Las Vegas, and before they knew it, the Siren call of Sin City had drawn away half the crew with its greedy melody.
Crossing the Virgin River was even more treacherous, when Major Oral Foote, the experienced Caravan Guide, was discharged from his post after being misunderstood by several members of the party when he commented “Looks like we’re going to have to dip into the Virgin.”
Fearless and leaderless, the brave cast and crew continued on, finally reaching the Bushman Ranch. Once there, they quickly assembled the equipment for the making of this monumental film. Exhaustive crew tutorials, overseen by the knowledgeable director, were detailed and thorough. Fortunately, there was always a derisive old man close at hand to bicker and complain about how much better it was done “In my day”.
Once shooting finally began, things went relatively smoothly. There were occasional technical difficulties, as was to be expected from a project of this scope. Fortunately, Director of Photography Michael Shlain had a keen grasp of efficiency, and whenever he could not find the “record” button, he would simply ask a crew member to describe what was going on, so that there would be no interruption in the process.
Second Assistant Bill DeBridge was on task and ready for the challenge, saying “I believe they’re ‘acting’ Mr. Shlain.” “Acting?” was Shlain’s frustrated reply. “What do you know from acting? Just because you’re wearing a tie you think you’re so bloody important.” At that, Mr. Shlain’s skirted companion, not wanting to be at the receiving end of the same wrath, fled the scene and has never been heard from again. (Mr. Shlain is currently seeking a skirted companion. Apply via email at: SkirtedCompanion@LiveNudePlanet.com).
Despite setbacks such as these and countless others, the Story was too important. It had to be told. It had to be seen and experienced by you, the loving audience. Thank you for your interest in the film, and the many sacrifices it took to bring it to you.
On a serious note:
It is precisely because the subject matter IS so important that ProveMeWrong Productions has tackled this project in the most entertaining way possible. It often seems that when one looks at the overwhelmingly devious, corrupt and destructive acts of the Bushmen, the only choices are either to laugh or to cry. There is indeed plenty to cry about. We must stimulate both our capacity to despair and our ability to celebrate in hope, and only through this balance will we be best equipped to do the most important thing of all…. STAND UP AND TAKE ACTION!
Our warmest thanks to each and every one of you…
--The ProveMeWrong Team
