How is all this possible in 6 months??? Build your life on good, sound and powerful principles. The one I currently like is to avoid procrastination. I would be watching some mindless tv, think about the procrastination principle - think I want to procrastinate and just take a break. Then I thought I could just do this little thing first, and then I would procrastinate. It works for me. Planned procrastination! It allows me to rebel a little, still keep on top of things, keep my focus and accomplish so much more. I have known Doug for a year now and cannot believe how much I have grown. He is amazing. He is such a powerful role model. I think I am doing good, then I look at him and have to run to catch up again. Everyone should be so lucky as to have a role model such as him.

Apologies for such long comments.
Marlene Young

An Opus is “the most grandiose and memorable composition of a composer’s life and legacy”.

The Opus film outwardly tells the story of Vincenzo Vivaldi, his dream and his journey to his Opus. However, Mr. Douglas Vermeeren skillfully takes us simultaneously on a journey to ourselves; gifting us with timeless wisdom of great leaders, teachers and his own insights. The Opus illuminates the pattern available to all of us, to create and champion our own lives and careers. This film arouses past memories of who we wanted to be, rekindles dormant dreams and piece by piece pulls together the vision of who we know we can be. Through Vincenzo Vivaldi’s journey, we are infused with a driving life-force for our dream as Vincenzo was for his. From this vision of possibility, we are lead through the practical yet powerful magic of taking action. We are encouraged to step towards our incredible future, using our extraordinary enthusiasm for life. As we tap into our vision and put it into action we naturally and effortlessly create our masterpiece. The wonder of The Opus is that we are challenged to create not just the masterpiece of our own lives, but to create a giving legacy- a gift which continues to give, to inspire and challenge generations to come, so they too will leave their Opus for the benefit of the world.

Mr. Douglas Vermeeren, bursting with creative talents, influential charisma, and wise beyond his years created The Opus, sharing the stage with Dr. John DeMartini, Mark Victor Hansen, Frank Maguire, Bill Bartman, Jack Canfield and twenty eight other top leaders who have also helped others achieve greater success and happiness. Each of these speakers has their music to play, but together it creates a wonderful symphony which touches deep within. It is powerful. The principles work. It is but the beginning of a greater work to come for Mr. Vermeeren.

The Opus is the inspirational and personal development movie to see. Mr. Vermeeren has changed lives. He has saved lives. He is authentic. He lives his life as it were his own and invites all of us to do the same. Some people are called leaders. Douglas Vermeeren is the role model for our time. Do not miss the opportunity to be taught by him. It is worth its weight in gold.

Its a nice online vision Board creation tool.

I tried it , looks wonderful…
they are also giving out a 7 days free trial i guess.

Manny

Hello Everyone,
Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone for their support towards the Opus. I am in Chicago today on OPus related business and we are getting ready for the quickly approaching launch. we will be 100% on schedule and I am getting so excited as i see the finished product coming together.

In the next week or so I will post the first official OPUS trailers featuring elements of the story section of The Opus film. I will be putting them on YOUTUBE. Be sure to watch for it. I am very very pleased with how they turned out and I am confident you will get a glimpse of why we’ve all been so excited on this end.

Thanks again to all who are supporting us. We are so grateful for everyones contributions. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Doug

Including this, today:

Douglas J. Vermeeren and The Opus Movie ~ Talk with Doug

And arriving on the Big Screen … and the small screen … and the computer screen … the Age of Creation and Amazing Possibilities

Enjoyed a conversation with Douglas Vermeeren yesterday. He’s the Creator of The Opus movie, that we talk about endlessly, and enthusiastically, around here!

The movie shoot is complete now. Doug is confident that when people see what he is seeing in the rough cuts of The Opus that people will get excited.
I had to reply, this is a Douglas Vermeeren project, we’re already Excited!!!

This is going to be a wonderful film.

So excited about The Opus! An uplifting inspirational movie, with a story. Fabulous.

I have it on the best authority that everything ‘Opus Extra’ shared here, from the set of The Opus, is true. Again, if you’re reading this Opus Extra, thank you.

Add this to our URL, www.cyrescafe.net, for a delicious rampage of appreciation:
/blog/movies/douglas-vermeeren-creator-of-the-opus/

A critical mass of excitement is growing here in The Cafe of Dreams, join in … much more on its way.

Update from 23 hours ago

January 24th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

WOW! I was able to come back for the last day. we finished really really late last ngiht but it was worth it. To begin I kind of got found out. I didn’t know that doug and his team read this blog regularly, and this is the only place I have written. But at lunch yesterday they mentioned that they saw someone (me) was writing about the film online. They weren’t upset. actually he said that he was flattered. How funny. I really didn’t think that they were paying that close attention to what is going on online. Anyways, here’s my report. Yesterday we were on a big ship again, dressed in old costumes from the 1900’s. doug’s son Jared was there again. He looks so cute. And wow, that kid can act. And he looks so much like his dad. I really don’t much about the scenes except that jared (doug’s son) looks like he lost something on the ship and is looking for it. It was really fun to be involved in this film. and now that I know doug and his team read this: I want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. This was the best movie set I have ever been on and it was an absolute pleasure to be involved. it’s always sad to leave a “movie family” once the film is finished, but I have to admit it was especially hard on this one. I certianly hope already there will be an Opus 2. This was nothing short of magical. and if the film is even a fraction as powerful as what we experienced on the set this will be an incredible movie that will touch hearts and change peoples lives. I can’t say enough good things about this experience. I wish Doug Vermeren the greatest success with this film and I will be first in line to come see The Opus.

January 23rd, 2008 at 4:17 pm

Well, My second day was great too. Doug gave everyone a cast and crew t-shirt. They are very nice. He also had every single cast and extra sign some Opus posters which are being auctioned for charity. I never felt like such a star. I am truly amazed at how doug and his staff have made everyone of us feel so importnat to this production. At lunch time he hurried to eat his own lunch so he could even take a minute to tell us (normally considered insiginificant extras) how appreciative he was and how essential we were to creating such a powerful film. He then gave us tickets for our family and friends to come and see us at the first screening of The Opus. doug’s assistant Jami and his other assistant Garth also told about the film. I had no idea this was as big as it was. It is pretty exciting. I was chatting with other extras and they also agree they have never had an experience like this on set. It was actually kind of electric. The other thing that was so interesting is that whenever Doug called for even the littlest detail from the extras - everyone was so willing to help or do anything required. There was not one sound of grumbling. ( I think other Movie directors could really learn something here.) I didn’t know too much about doug Vermeren before this - but now I must confess I am a die-hard super fan and can’t say enought hings about this guy. I can understand now why so many people love him. Scott duncan played Violin again today and we were in many concert type scenes. I am guessing he is the lead role. He is an amazing violinist. I don’t know if I am back for another day - but tomorrow is the last day. I did tell a few other friends on the set about this blog and one of them said she was so impressed she will also write about what’s happening too.

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So great.

Welcome to The Cafe of Dreams

Appreciating that Extra (Supporting Artist) work can be a challenge. With early starts, late finishes, standing around, with little acknowledgement and appreciation. So …

how wonderful that you were treated so well on the set of The Opus movie yesterday … with more today!

I can understand that you were “caught off guard” by the friendliness on a film set. It’s not always the way, as you know.

Have you seen the tv series, “Extras”?! Yes, I know it’s fiction! ?

But then … this is The Opus. This is Douglas Vermeeren. We’re going to be able to taste the difference.

This is a different kind of movie all round.

Delightful that Doug is keeping it in the family.

Plus, to naturally create and extend the feeling of “family” is a beautiful quality that Douglas clearly expresses.

Ooo I love the feeling of “epic feel”. Roar!

How delicious that it will make us laugh, and, make us cry! That’s because they have focussed on Story (more wisdom!).

Yesterday I emailed Aggie Kobrin, with more information. Playing our part.

If I could (and maybe I can one day), I would walk right up to you and shake your hand. On behalf of all here, visiting this conversation thread every day for more news, I would like to extend our gratitude to you.

You are now in the Cyres Family.

Wishing you another great day on the set of this amazing movie.

Have Fun!

We are excitedly looking forward to you reporting back!

It gets better and better, and the better it gets, the better it gets.