Nov 13, 2012
(November 13th, 2012) Buffalo filmmaker Peter McGennis used the Dann Memorial Ice Rink at North Buffalo’s Nichol’s School to re-create a “Fall Classic” Squirt Major Championship for the opening scene of his new feature film entitled Bubble Girl this past Monday. Local 10-12 year old skaters simulated an overtime goal and an on-ice award ceremony.
Actress Abigail Hawk (who has been in TV series such as Blue Bloods, Law & Urder: SVU, Body of Proof, etc.) was on hand to play a Buffalo hockey mom in the scene along with several local actors. Hawk raved about our local food in an interview with WIVB-TV “The food has been remarkable. I have had sushi at Sea Bar. The beef on Weck was probably one of the greatest things I have ever had. And I come from New York, where sushi is really good, but this was my favorite sushi ever. Went to the Spot and had a cup of coffee and I tried the Chocolate Bar today. I’ve been enjoying the food; it’s delicious.”
“Bubble Girl” is the story of a young girl who overcomes a childhood illness with the help of an imaginary friend. The film pays respect to the kids and the caregivers over at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
“Bubble Girl” is McGennis’s third installment of a trilogy of Buffalo tribute films entirely shot in Buffalo.
Supporting cast, crew, and vendors on “Bubble Girl” are all from Western N.Y.
Oct 12, 2012
(October 9th, 2012) A brand new airport, a legendary art deco train terminal, and array of other choice location assets allowed Buffalo and Niagara Falls to represent New York City, paved the way for over a month of local production with werewolf thriller feature “Ward’s Island”. Outside of some key positions and celebrity talent, “Ward’s Island” featured over 200 extras and a crew base that capitalized on paid talent entirely from Western New York. Look for Ward’s Island on a screen near you in Spring of 2012.
WIVB Coverage at this link: http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/buffalo/werewolf-movie-being-shot-in-buffalo
Jul 27, 2012
(July, 27th, 2012) She’s been described by Horror Movie Magazine Fangoria as the “First Lady of Fear”, but upon her entry to Buffalo City limits this month legendary horror actress Debbie Rochon takes on the role of director with feature film “Model Hunger”. July 10th saw shooting for “Model Hunger” begin at locations in and around the City of Buffalo for what Rochon describes to Fangoria as a “self-aware horror film ”that depicts what can happen when the (modeling) industry pushes one woman too far…”. Buffalo was chosen as the primary location thanks to the efforts of award winning horror author/producer/director and Buffalo resident Greg Lamberson, who shot his feature film “Slime City Massacre” in Buffalo back in 2009. Lamberson takes on the line producer role in Model Hunger. Production wraps up in Buffalo at the end of the July.
(Photo- On the set of Model Hunger- Top Right Frame- McCarthy Park Cheerleader Scene, Top Left Frame – Director Debbie Rochon (Center) sets up a shot with actress Bette Cossette(left) and actor Robert Bozek(right), ;Shooting in downtown Buffalo for a News Report Scene.)
Jun 8, 2012
(June 18th, 2012) In the United States alone over 13.1 million viewers (100 Million Internationally) witnessed the beauty and grandeur of Niagara Falls throughout the world thanks to the ABC News special “Megastunts – High Wire Over Niagara Falls” featuring Nik Wallenda’s death defying high wire walk across the Horseshoe Falls. Additional world wide coverage from over 250 Media members from every major network throughout the world including Australia and China solidified Nik Wallenda’s place in Media history.
With this coverage came jobs for our highly skilled production professionals throughout Western New York as well as business for our hotels, restaurants, and equipment suppliers. The positive exposure for Niagara Falls was priceless and the production itself had and estimated economic impact of over 1.2 Million Dollars according to estimates based AFCI’s standard production matrix.
Along with ABC Networks 48 visiting crew members was the addition of IATSE 52 which saw over 5 Days of production work, with over 19 crew members enlisted, and NABET saw another 20 crew members hired to support the ABC Production which featured over 14 cameras and was switched from mobile production trucks on site featuring talent Hanna Storm, Josh Elliot, and Sam Champion.
Apr 15, 2012
(Kameron Wood in fur hat on set with cast and crew of “The Wake Up”)
(April 15th, 2012) Along with supporting larger projects like feature films and network television production in Western New York, the Buffalo Niagara Film Office alsolends it support to the future of the our industry as with Buffalo Native Kameron Wood and his short film project “The Wake Up”. Mr. Wood embarked on an ambitious project for his student film at SUNY/Purchase, shot on 16 Milimeter film with a Bolex Camera, using various locations in the Ferry/Main area of Buffalo’s Masten District. Mr. Wood’s project is not only a student film, it also message for the entire Buffalo community hoping to inspire social change.
“The Wake Up” is the story of one man who witnesses tragedy and other negative changes around him and comes to the realization that positive social change in his environment has to start within himself” said Wood. “The Wake Up” is set for a summer 2012 release and will be shown in community centers and churches throughout the Buffalo community.
(November 13th, 2012) Buffalo filmmaker Peter McGennis used the Dann Memorial Ice Rink at North Buffalo’s Nichol’s School to re-create a “Fall Classic” Squirt Major Championship for the opening scene of his new feature film entitled Bubble Girl this past Monday. Local 10-12 year old skaters simulated an overtime goal and an on-ice award ceremony.