Peace of Mind for the Film Investor…

A post on the business side of things. The above words are not exactly familiar to too many Film Investors. However, as Independent Filmmakers we are of the opinion we should go as far as we possibly can to provide as much of this to our Investment Group as possible. What we have is – in a word – revolutionary and thanks go to Executive Producer Bill Rebane. Bill is a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge (don’t miss his Wikipedia page) learned through experience when it comes to making money via Independent Film. He wrote the book – literally. Let’s be honest – making money via motion pictures is a risky business. Always has been. Always will be. There’s no getting around that. Any type of venture capital enterprise contains certain inherent risks...

Woah!!! How time gets away – far too long between blog posts!!! Our sincerest apologies but we’ve been going from one project to another without interruption. Since then, our very own Robert E. Wilhelm has appeared in several shorts as well as working with the legendary Russ Woody on a special performance of his new pilot Deleria. He’s also slated to shoot some pick-ups on his latest indie feature Candid Carmen & Co., directed by Noé Obregon Escobar. It’s a rollicking, comedy/drama about the pits and pratfalls of a street theatre group in L.A. Also stars Katy Bodenhamer,  Alejandra Morin,  Lissette Feliciano León, Jesse Pimentel, Jovanna Nicole, and Takaaki Hirakawa...

Welcome 2016!!!

Woah!!! Here we are – 2016 – and we’re WAY OVERDUE for a blog post!!! Sorry folks, we’ve been acting in other projects and fine-tuning the ones we have on slate. We have some major news – some of which we can release at this point – yet on some other we’ll have to wait and finalize things first. As you know THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood of Death is now a full length feature film!!! The investor who has come on board read the short script we had, said “I love it but no short – this is a feature film!” You’ll not hear us complain about that; in the project synopsis Robert E. Wilhelm (writer) conceived it as a trilogy feature franchise. There is more than enough material there, it is a very rich story environment!!!

UPDATE: As noted in a previous post, we’re very proud of o...

It’s Premiere Time!!!

Cast of Dark Dunes’ Production of “Harbinger Down” at Premier: Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood CA.

Be Careful What You Bring Onboard!!! Director Alec Gillis‘ “‘Harbinger Down’” debuted at the Egyptian Theatre Official Site in Hollywood this past week – kudos to all including our very own Edwin H Bravo (in the role of “Atka”)!!! The cast includes the legendary Lance Henriksen and actors Matt Winston, Giovonnie Samuels, Camille Balsamo, Winston James Francis (one of the biggest fellows we’ve ever run into but also one of the nicest!), Milla Bjorn, Reid Collums, Michael Estime,  Mick Ignis, Jason Speer,  and Craig W. Sturtz. Take a bow One & All & special kudos to Producer Extraordinaìre Jennifer Tung, and to  Tom Woodruff of StudioADI & Dark Dunes Productions for ...

It’s a celebration of independent film!!!

Director Christian Pichler

Mission Accomplished for Director Christian Pichler‘s Sphinx:Genesis!!! The short and accompanying trailer have been completed!!! In addition, the Sphinx:Genesis website has been totally redesigned:intensely interactive & informative about the overall project. Here you will see how Christian weaves a compelling and fascinating sci/fi thriller about the potential creation of man, those who are behind it, and the conspiracy to keep the truth hidden from the masses. It culminates into an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will definitely give you pause for thought!!! You may never look at your neighbor the same again!!! Ck it out & Share the site and the trailer around!!!

Christian’s working now on the full length feature fo...

Hoo-rah!!! A new year brings new opportunities!!! We’re moving right along with Masters of War: Soldiers of Distinction. Thanks to the efforts of our relentless & exceptional Executive Producer – Mo Fitzgibbon – of WalkerFitzgibbon.com & she’s fresh from working with the always effervescent Gloria Estefan – we’ve got a major agency looking on packaging the entire series since it’s expected over at a major production company. More on this as it develops.

Masters of War: Soldiers of Distinction Executive Producer Mo Fitzgibbon (on left) with Gloria Estefan.

In addition, our efforts in nailing down a Veteran’s Charity continue apace (see below), and should be ironed out tout suite. In the wake of the release of Clint Eastwood‘s American Sniper, highlighting the career of America’s most s...

Both THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death & MASTERS OF WAR: Soldiers of Distinction Make Splash @ American Film Market 2014!!!

Our sincerest apologies for the tardiness of this post, but we’ve had our hands full with finishing other projects, auditions, & both THE MARSCHER LORDS: Brotherhood or Death & MASTERS OF WAR: Soldiers of Distinction. With Veteran Producer Mo Fitzgibbon, we were able to take AFM 2014 by storm!!! Good things in the mix! Really good things!!! Can’t elaborate any more than that at the moment, so stay tuned. One thing we can say is that these projects have LEGS!!!  And another heartfelt thank you to her husband & partner Robert Walker who’s graphic design & editing helped push the MASTERS OF WAR sizzle reel over the top!

Here are the “One Sheets” for both project...

They’re Here: THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death TEASERS I & II!!!

Ladies & Gentlemen – an objective secured!!! THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Promo Videos were finished just yesterday!!! Thanks go out to the whole production crew: Producers Adela Taylor (who also doubled as Production Coordinator)  & Ruby Emerald Diamond & her husband Bill, Lenser Extraordinaire David Hansen-Sturm for both his excellent work as a DP and in the editing bay, the always excellent & enthralling Edwin H Bravo!!! The venerable Stephen Rollins stepping in to stalwartly portray the Church Donations Manager & thankfully Julian Dorame came in at literally the last second to portray our Donations Recipient (the previously individual cast flaked on us that morning!! (Welcome to LA!!!) and Aubreeanna C...

THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death is Now on IMDB!!!

As previously mentioned, THE MARSCHER LORDS: Brotherhood or Death Promo Video/Commercial is now in the process of being scored – with ORIGINAL MUSIC!!! Composer Drew Tretick unfortunately became detained on one of his current projects so he referred the scoring duties to his close friend Hans Karl, who we couldn’t be happier to have aboard!!! Keeping it all in the family!!! The initial work on the shorter of the videos (yes – there is more than one! ;<) is more than promising & Hans is incredibly excited to be working on it!!! The music itself evokes masculinity, raw emotion, power,  loneliness, gentleness, honor, respect, kindness, & love. Of course tying it all together are the moving pictures it will itself overlay...

It’s Official!!! – Major Recording Artist Drew Tretick Joins THE MARSCHER LORDS:Brotherhood or Death Production Team as Composer/Scorer!!!

Drew Tretick brings a veritable wealth of experience & knowledge to this production; a true virtuoso at the tender age of five, later – in his teens -recognized as a Presidential Scholar of the Arts & accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York City. He has recorded on soundtracks for major motion pictures & appeared on both television & radio networks including ABC, NBC, ESPN, & PBS. His experience recording & performing with such legends as Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Chris Isaak, Glenn Campbell, Ivan Gancedo, John Denver, the legendary Doc Serverinsen, the London Symphony Orchestra, & the Slovak National Orchestra...