Apr 27, 2018
(April 27th, 2018) “Fiance Killer” starring Kari Wuhrer and Felisha Cooper, starts airing this Saturday at 8pm on the Lifetime Movie Network. Directed by Fred Olen Ray, this feature was filmed in Buffalo, North Tonawanda, Blasdell, Eden and Derby.
Plot line from LMN:
“Nicole is stunned when her daughter Cameron returns from a vacation in Mexico engaged to handsome Brent. But Brent has a secret girlfriend, Lexi, and together they’re planning to kill Cameron for her money right after her honeymoon.”
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/fiance-killer
Mar 22, 2018
(March, 22nd, 2018) Lockport native Mac Cappuccino has returned to Buffalo for two weeks of post audio production on “Malaisia”, the feature film he directed here in Spring of 2017. Cappuccino chose Robby Takac’s state of the art GCR Audio in Allentown and veteran audio engineer Brad Lauchert to execute the sound design, mix, and Foley effects. If all goes well in Buffalo, Cappuccino hopes to submit “Malaisia” to festivals by May.
(PHOTO: Brad Lauchert (L) and Director Mac Cappuccino (R) working in GCR Audio Studio B)
Mar 12, 2018
(March 10th, 2018) Paris, France: Filmmakers representing Buffalo, NY were honored at the international 48 Hour Film Project Awards. The team, Partially Submerged Elephants, first learned that their film, Ride of Your Life, was in the top 12 films in the world among 130+ international cities. Hours later at the international awards ceremony held at the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, their film won Best Cinematography, was in the top 5 films nominated for best film, and they were nominated for best editing. Their film next will be screening at the Festival De Cannes 2018.
The 48 Hour Film Project is the largest time-based film competition in the world with 130+ participating cities. In just 48 Hours, filmmaking teams brain-storm, write, produce, edit and deliver a five to seven minute film. They choose a genre out of a hat and are given a prop, character, and line of dialog that they must include in the film.
48HFP Co-Founder Liz Langston, Partially Submerged Elephants team members, Cole Bielecki, Megan Gonsalves, Travis Carlson, Marc Davies, Aaron Rizzo, Maria Claire, Marc Braun, 48HFP Co-Founder Mark Ruppert. Photo by Buffalo City Producer Jordan Lema
Buffalo was represented at Filmapalooza in Paris by the Buffalo City Producer, Jordan Lema and the Partially Submerged Elephants team members, Travis Carlson, Megan Gonsalves, Aaron Rizzo, Maria Claire, Marc Braun, Marc Davies, and Cole Bielecki. The team is compiled primarily of members Pagula Sports and Entertainment. This is the first time since 2008 that a Buffalo team has reached the top 15 at Filmapalooza.
Jordan Lema says “I’m incredibly proud of what Buffalo has accomplished in this competition. Participants from all over the world were singing the praises of a Buffalo Film: ‘It’s amazing,’ ‘I cried!’ ‘what a beautiful film.’ Travis, Megan and the Partially Submerged Elephants team are bringing Buffalo Filmmaking to the international spotlight.”
“The film is just gorgeous, it’s a music driven masterpiece that tugs at your heart strings. No spoilers here… you have to watch the fiilm for yourself.” Ride of your Life:
Ride of Your Life from Travis Carlson on Vimeo.
The Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project city producer, Jordan Lema has also won ‘best social media video’ and was nominated for best ‘social media campaign’ out of 130+ international cities.
Like and follow the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project on facebook for more information on their journey and wish them luck at Cannes! Keep an eye out for your shot at the Filmapalooza and the Festival De Cannes 2018 Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project in August http://48hourfilm.com/buffalo!
Mar 10, 2018
(March 20th, 2018) After two years in the making, award winning Director Korey Green and Executive Producer Peter Johnson will will have a second public screening of “The Blackness Project”. The event takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo located at 695 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222 this Saturday from 5pm to 7pm. As with the premiere at the Burchfield Penney Art Center this screening will be followed by another panel discussion on race relations followed by a public Q & A session.
Johnson and Green set out to create a feature length documentary film about culture and race from the African American and other minority perspectives. The film was inspired from conversations about the “Whiteness Project” which is a similar documentary discussing race and the perceived loss of white privilege of white Americans. The main purpose of The Blackness Project film is to bridge the gap between white and black Americans with in depth interviews on race.
Suggested donation for the screening is $10 Dollars.
For more information:
www.theblacknessproject.org
The Blackness Project (2018 Trailer) from Black Rose Production House on Vimeo.
Mar 7, 2018
(March 7th, 2018) Buffalo Props LLC, Buffalo’s premier prop rental location for Film, Theater and Photography, celebrates the official start of its third year in an Open House this Friday March 9. The open house also includes the design studio of Pro Creation. Owners David Butler, Amy Kempf and Seth Tyler Black are excited to welcome visitors to a newly organized space ready for the 2018 Season. (Davidbutlerdesigns.com)
The Open house will include displays, an Art Sale and a tour of the Prop House.
Industry Professionals 2-5pm
Public, Friends and Family 5-8 pm
Buffalo Props is located at 255 Great Arrow Suite 306 in Buffalo, NY.
Enter at entrance closest to the blue awnings marked with “Chinese Culture and Kung Fu.” and follow the signs to the third floor. Free Parking is available across the street.
Butler, Kempf and Black have combined, over 50 years of experience in story telling design in theater and have recently been at the forefront of the blossoming film industry in WNY.
Questions please call or text to (716) 868-3435
(PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Seth Tyler Black, David Butler, and Amy Kempf at Buffalo Props.)
Mar 2, 2018
(March 2nd, 2018) Two great films showcasing the multifaceted talents of Buffalo Niagara’s most seasoned professionals will debut on the big screen at the Aurora Theatre on Saturday, March 24th. Admission is free to all with doors opening at 12:00 pm, screenings start at 1:00pm, and a Q&A to follow both.
LOCKE
Synopsis : Twenty years after his father mysteriously vanished, Locke ventures beyond our world in pursuit of a clue to his father’s whereabouts. This is a sci-fi adventure story, but at its heart, it’s rooted to the strength of family and the struggle we face when those loved ones pass on. It’s a story about becoming your own man and finding your way in the world without someone there to guide you. Having the courage to persevere, even through the times that are almost too tough to carry on.
Key Players :
Directed by Joe Blodgett
Screenplay by Joe Blodgett & Kyle Mecca
Produced by
ND Studios: Bethany Hedges and Matt Fleck
Cinematography by : Matthew A. Nardone
Cast :
– Brian Bernys
– Ayden Herreid
– Camilla Maxwell
– Stuart Williams
– Mu-Shaka Benson
Locke started Principal Photography in May of 2016, and wrapped in August of the same year.
ZERO SHAPIRO
Zero Shapiro is about a 13 year old kid who runs away cross-country in search of the man who raised him.
Cast:
-Martino Renzoni
-Alex Malejz
-Michael Piccirilli
-Anthony Pacella
Filming took place over a week in August of 2016.
The Aurora Theatre is located at 673 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
For more information on both screenings: https://www.facebook.com/events/1598879720165253/
