It started with an email…

As with most things, it started innocently enough. After a few weeks of research in to the world of the Paranormal, I identified a local team that seemed to be the most organized. So I sent them an email. I basically outlined the concept for the Documentary and asked if they would like to participate.

To my astonishment I got a quick reply. Maybe a day later. It was from the Founder and President of A.G.H.O.S.T. (Advanced Ghost Hunters of Seattle Tacoma). He seemed pretty interested in the project and wanted to arrange a meeting.

I must admit I was a little nervous about this. What type of person becomes a Ghost Hunter? I had visions of people dressed in all black, studying magic, Satanic Worshipers, etc. I am not one to prejudge people but in all honesty I had absolutely no idea what to expect.

On my long drive from Seattle to Tacoma I prepared myself for the worst. There was no telling what type of people I was about to become associated with. Following the directions given to me I found my way to a house in a quiet Tacoma neighborhood. I parked on the street and made my way to the front door.

I was greeted by a very nice guy at the front of the house and he invited me in. He seemed very normal but we were still waiting for a few other of his members to arrive. I thought to myself, “Here we go, let’s see what I am in store for.”

One by one A.G.H.O.S.T. members started arriving at the house. Though each member was pretty different from one another I began to realize that these people were just like everyone else. My preconceived notions about Paranormal Enthusiasts were proven ridiculous.

Members of the team ran the gamut from professional business people to housewives. In another world they may never have crossed paths but because of a common interest in the Paranormal they became forever linked, not to mention close friends.

I was introduced to everyone and we sat down in the living room and began to speak about the project. My one concern going in to this meeting was to avoid filming a team that was just looking to become the next famous Paranormal Investigators. The Sci Fi Channel can only handle so many ghost shows, and the one they currently have will not soon be taken over by an independent production from Seattle.

I explained this concept to them and stated that I wanted to tell their story. You can find any number of great films or shows that take you ghost hunting. But it seems nobody has really told the story of the ghost hunters themselves. I would love to give the world the same brash realization that I just had. Ghost Hunters are people to! They have jobs, kids, lives, and aren’t just obsessed with death and the afterlife.

Now excited about the project I got the go ahead by the team and the rest is history. Within 2 weeks, I would be on my first Investigation. But we’ll go in to that next week.