Staying True to the Motto: “Helfen*Wehren*Heilen”…

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Staying True to the Motto: “Helfen*Wehren*Heilen”…..

***Breaking News!!!!***

One Charity that will definitely be receiving a donation will be the Teutonic Order, or – as they are officially known –  The Order of the Teutonic Knights of St. Mary’s Hospital in Jerusalem.  Since The Order’s work of charity and helping those in need carries on to this day, we can assist them in their current duties and hopefully bring more awareness to them in their ongoing quest for the betterment of humanity. They even have a Facebook page. So making them the first beneficiary just seems like the right thing to do and – since the story of the von Marscher Brothers hinges upon one brother’s dedication of his vows to The Order, it’s a perfect fit. So is CES7 – our late Producer’s very own –  and as things ...

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BREAKING!!!: Charity/Charities to be Involved with THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death…

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Thanks for all for the great response to the last post!!! Edwin H Bravo is still flying high to be a part of Harbinger Down, we’re terrifically proud and happy for him as – truth be told – there’s not a finer actor around anywhere. Edwin’s solid mettle comes from his excellent training with a strong emphasis on “The Classics”, and by this we mean Shakespeare. Both Edwin H Bravo & Robert E Wilhelm are veteran Shakespearian actors, & if you can do Shakespeare well, everything else is just cake. As an actor, doing Shakespeare teaches you a lot, as there’s no “dramatic pause” to be taken while performing the material. Quite the contrary, taking dramatic pauses while doing Shakespeare will kill it completely.  Shakespeare is done all on the word; you must keep it going  – “trippingly off the tongue” as William Shakespeare himself directed. We’ll keep you updated on the progress of Harbinger Down as it unfolds. Keep an eye here and you’ll get the inside baseball.

Edwin H Bravo in his original short film "The Prize"

Edwin H Bravo in his original short film “The Prize”

BREAKING!!!: Charity/Charities To Be Involved with THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death….

As mentioned in the previous post, we’re in discussions now with several charitable groups about making them the beneficiaries of THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death. As this production’s tone is very much an uplifting one, and one that is all about helping people out, so it just seems a natural course to take. We’re anxious to spread good deeds around, after all Chivalric Orders were formed expressly for this purpose (remember the Teutonic Knights Motto: ” Helfen * Wehren * Heilen* – “Help*Defend*Heal). The specific charities have not been finalized as yet, but we expect to soon. Working that out now. It may be several charities as opposed to just one (spreading the cheer!). But stay tuned. More on this to come.

Witness the continued success of Lone Survivor, $78.3 million (as of 1/21/14). Again, these types of “Brotherhood” pictures do well. And again, remember that this project will be used as a trailer to trigger investment for a full-length feature film, of which there may be several. We’ve really stumbled onto something here as far as film franchises go. Not only is THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death ripe for franchising, but it is based in actual history as well. Try finding that in your average Hollywood franchise. We can build something that can really last, be inspiring, and stand as something of quality.  That’s what we’re all about here: building a library of entertainment that (God willing) will stand the test of time and repeated viewings. Think about it, are there really that many current films released that you’d want to watch over & over again? There are always exceptions of course, but – to our eyes – a film that stands up well over time is one that weathers repeated viewing, i.e. there’s always something either “new” about it or it gives you such a good feeling that you want to see it more than once. The latter is really what we’re after with the production slate. By keeping the stories uplifting, maybe in light of our rather dark times at present we can offer people a little escapism. Isn’t that what entertainment is about?

BREAKING!!!: Charity/Charities To Be Involved with THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death

Stay tuned & active. Please share these posts with your friends & family & help us get to our goal below. You’ll be helping others as you do so, in the form of the to-be-determined charities. We can categorically state now:

THERE WILL BE CHARITY/CHARITIES INVOLVED WITH THIS & OTHER PROJECTS!!!

That is without question.

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Teutonic Knight circa 13th Century

Teutonic Knight circa 13th Century

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MARSCHER LORDS Designates First Official FRIEND OF THE ORDER & Cast Member Working with the Legendary Lance Henriksen

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Edwin Bravo

Edwin H. Bravo

THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death cast member Edwin H Bravo has a new role in a film called Harbinger Down. See it here on FB!! Edwin is fortunate enough to be working with the legendary Lance Henriksen, and 2 time Oscar nominated Visual Effects Creator, now, writer and Director, Alec Gillis. Filming starts next week. Hoo-rah Edwin!!! Edwin describes it as a “Horror/Sci-FI” film & that’s what Lance excels at. Apparently he & Lance must have got on pretty well, as Lance already gave him a gift for Edwin to wear during the filming, something pertaining to the character Edwin is portraying. You can check it out on Edwin’s page. We earnestly look forward to the result!!!

“Oscar-nominated”, “Academy Award-nominated”, “Emmy Award-winning”, “Grammy Award-nominated”…...

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What Makes THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Different From Other Projects….

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What Makes THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Different from OTHER PROJECTS or “That is THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death“…isn’t it?

But of course!!! Just trying a little “off the wall” marketing to hopefully draw those eyes which we have hitherto missed. As you know, we need to draw attention to the project, the site, and the Indiegogo.com page. In this day and age when (it seems like) everyone is attempting crowdfunding, you have to set yourself apart from the others. One might ask, “How else is this project different from all these other crowdfunding projects?” The answer is simple, definite, and direct: there is an Academy Award-nominated, Emmy Award-winning, & Grammy Award-nominated Production Team:

Sir Brick Price: Production Designer Extraordinaire

Sir Brick Price: Production Designer Extraordinaire

Sir Brick Price: winn...

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Success of “Lone Survivor” Shows the Strength Inherent in ‘Brotherhood’-type of Films…

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Success of “Lone Survivor” Shows Strength Inherent in ‘Brotherhood’-type Films…

As of January 15, Lone Survivor, the motion picture adaption of Marcus Luttrell’s harrowing experiences while in Afghanistan, has pulled in over $47.9 million at the box office. That – in and of itself – proves that there is a strong market for films that place the spotlight on “the brotherhood”; the common bond that forms among men who are at war. Men at war form a special bond that transcends many things over one’s lifespan. We’ve heard many Veterans describe their buddies in combat as “closer to them than their wives” several times. Combat certainly has to be the most incredible stress of all time, and a bond forms between these men that never fades, never dies...

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THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death is Now Active on Indiegogo.com!!!

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THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death is Now Active on Indiegogo.com!!!

Storyboard Artist Jane Brewster's portrait of the von Marscher brothers.

Storyboard Artist Jane Brewster’s portrait of the von Marscher brothers.

Now the real crunch time begins!!! As of about 2 a.m EST, the Indiegogo.com page went active. A bit delayed after some hand-to-hand combat with PayPal (why is it there’s such trouble recognizing accounts?) but that should be ironed out soon if you’re looking to donate via PayPal. We’re Up!!! We’re Up!!! We’re Up!!! A long time in coming – maybe too long for some of our fans – but trying to prep the ground properly. Crowdfunding is not an exact science and many are still learning as we go along. Most of the preparation concerned getting the word out via the Facebook page, which still continues to steam on strongly...

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Let The Drumroll Begin….

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Let the Drumroll Begin…

Medieval_Knight01…just hours to go before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death launches on Indiegogo.com!!! What a long, strange trip its been, learning so much as we go along this journey together. What started as a small, independent yet forceful production has – proudly – remained so. Staying true to historical roots is what we’re all about here. The several drafts that were written on the script, getting it to where it now is – which in our estimation – is absolute perfection. We’re not boasting, just confident of what we’ve created. Edwin H. Bravo & I have enough experience working in the industry (stage plays, films, short films, Shakespeare) that we instinctively know when something is right and has been taken to its ultimate height...

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2 Days & Counting…

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2 Days & Counting….

Teutonic Knights on the move

Teutonic Knights on the move

…Before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death goes active on Indiegogo.com!!! Again, we can’t say it enough: please – please – PLEEEZZZ –  SHARE with your friends & family – ANYBODY  you think might have an interest in – or appreciate – seeing a production like this come to fruition. The Good News keeps coming: our Facebook page (now – at this writing – over 2,511 Likes!). There are GREAT REWARDS for everybody’s pledges. We put them together initially, then went back over them, dissected each & every one (wanting to make them both special & different). They are very, very unique which you will be able to see for yourself very shortly...

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3 Days & Counting….

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3 Days & Counting…

Screenshot 2014-01-12 09.02.14Before THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death goes active on Indiegogo.com!!! This is crunch time folks, if you like the project please get behind it. You won’t be disappointed, quite the contrany. You’ll be helping make a motion picture get completed that will go on to serve as a trailer for the full length feature film which is in the works!!! Each & every one of you count. As mentioned previously, we live in revolutionary times. The technology boom has placed power into your hands previous generations never had!!! YOU NOW HAVE THE POWER!!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Now, you don’t have to take what some suit in an office in NY or LA decides what is “the best” entertainment choice for you...

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7 Days & Counting to Going Active on Indiegogo.com…Plus The Nuts & Bolts of the Actual Shoot…

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7 Days & Counting to Going Active on Indiegogo.com…Plus The Nuts & Bolts of the Actual Shoot…

Medieval_Knight01If you’re going to be coming onboard & pledging $$ to THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death, we thought you might be interested in what the nuts & bolts of this film shoot will entail: a film shoot is part schedule, part chaos, and a large dose of  frantic “hurry up & get it in the can before we lose the light!” Film shoots – depending upon where they are – can be a bit of a logistical nightmare which is why studios love to shoot on soundstages: they can control the environment (i.e. light & sound – the two most crucial factors involved).  With THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death, the shoot is a two camera (Arri Alexa) three-day, all day outdoor shoot (fortunately our production team is ...

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