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Vol. 2 - Issue 25 - 2015
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Galveston, Texas Director Jay Estrada, Rider Films, Musika Productions and Ravel Studios are in the pre-production phase of their new feature motion picture “MadCat”. They are shooting the first trailer coming this couple of months. The story follows Lexa, a well-trained mixed martial artist in the year 2023. When Lexa’s father is killed by the syndicate and in order to avenge her father’s death, Lexa takes on the identity of comic book character “MadCat” and enters a “fight to the death” tournament. A tournament run by the same “syndicate” that killer her father. And, she is set for revenge. She will have to fight the demons within her self as well as the many martial art disciplines on her way to finding the head of the Corporation. “I Grew up watching Bruce Lee movies”, comments Director Jay Estrada. “I want to make the film that Bruce Lee was intending to make with “The Game of Death”, with the basis of the fighting, circulated around different mixed martial arts styles.” Jay Estrada IMDB: ( www.imdb.com/name/nm5270023/ ) Shooting is to take place here in Houston and in the Austin area. The team hopes to be shooting with an Epic Red. They are, however, more concerned with getting some maneuverable cameras to follow the action without getting to shaky of footage. So far casting includes Natali Jones from Garland, Texas. ( www.imdb.com/name/nm1312421/ ) Ms. Jones has numerous credits including “Spavine”, “Imago”, “Placeholders” “Spider-Man 3”, “Darkest Days”, “Echoes of Innocence” and “Walker, Texas Ranger”. Also cast is Houston’s Jennifer Rodriguez. ( www.imdb.com/name/nm4029437/ ) Ms. Rodriguez has several credits under her name including “Color of Sound”, “The Darq” and the upcoming project “The Kid”. Produced by Jay Estrada, Ruben Estrada and Natali Jones, “MadCat” will be Director Jay Estrada’s second feature motion picture. He is currently working on a feature titled “Queen of the Waves” which should wrap later this year and has worked on Director Jorge Nunez’s feature “The Lotus”. In this feature “MadCat”, Mr. Estrada plans to utilize a lot more action and choreographed fights in this movie which he has not done before. “I tend to use a lot of characteristics of the position of the camera, to help dictate the feel of the scene”, explains Director Estrada. “For this movie, I want to use the wide shot of the fights, as Bruce Lee tended to do to shoot his fight scenes. I will utilize close-ups to show the intensity of the character’s expressions”. C47Houston will keep you posted on this post-apocalyptic feature movie. The team anticipates that this movie will start production coming up this summer, 2015. They anticipate wrapping “MadCat” sometime 4th quarter of 2015, with a release 2nd quarter of 2016, next year. Websites are currently being developed but you can learn more and “Like” them on F**ebook at: www.facebook.com/themovieMadCat
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Director Wyatt Cagle, G Sharp Productions and CGL Studios are in the pre-production phase and working on a new short historical fiction movie titled “The Example”. Set in Beaumont, Texas in 1943, and written by award winning writer Gordon S. Williams, “The Example” follows two family men trying at all cost to protect their families from the devastating effect of a race riot in Beaumont. Officer Miller Harvey, a white police officer, determined to protect and serve his city and Carver Jefferson, a Black business owner, hell bent on taking his family far away from the city as racial hostility has led to the destruction of his home and business will meet at a roadblock after curfew and while the city is under martial law. Tensions explode on that hot summer’s night, forcing the both of them to make decisions that will question their morals, loyalty and their manhood. Based on true events, two fathers must make some choices that will impact more than just their own families and set examples for future generations. Produced by Kenneth Dupius, Wyatt Cagle and Gordon S. Williams, “The Example” is the fourth collaboration of G Sharp Productions and CGL Studios and is receiving Fiscal Sponsorship from The From the Heart Productions. (The From the Heart Productions is a public charity that has been helping filmmakers get their projects made for over twenty years through the Roy W. Dean Film Grant. Thus far, crew consists of MakeUp Artist Cheryl Black-Fitzpatrick of Lady C Makeup Artistry, composer Joel Love, an assistant instructor of Music Theory at Austin’s University of Texas and Assistant Director Jeremy James Hawa of Light Strike Productions. Learn more about “The Example” and “Like” them on F**ebook at: www.facebook.com/theexamplemovie
Twitchy Dolphin Flix and Austin Director James Christopher are calling on filmmakers to submit their projects to the 2015 Austin Revolution Film Festival...taking place Wednesday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 27th, 2015. Formally called The Austin Indie Flicks Showcase, the festival has grown and rebranded themselves with a focus on bringing true indie projects to Austin, Texas. According to the Festival Director they are in the middle of an indie film revolution and have picked a name that reflects their focus - The Austin Revolution Film Festival. With 39 awards categories to be handed out and 11 entry categories the Austin Revolution Film Festival is accepting Features, Shorts, Feature Screenplays, Webseries/TV, Music Videos, Trailers, Short Film Screenplays, Television pilots, Television Screenplays, Student Features and Student Short Film projects. All projects must be the “original work” of the filmmakers and all filmmakers must have the necessary rights. Films must not have distribution and Texas PREMIERES are preferred. Of course, The Austin Revolution Film Festival reserves the right to change their programming without notice. Entry fees range from $30 to $50 depending on the entered category and specific deadline. (Enter code C47 and receive $5 off your entry fee) Regular Deadline: now until May 15th, 2015 Late Deadline:: June 10th, 2015 and Extended Deadline: July 1st. Selected filmmakers will be notified August 1st, 2015. Learn more about The Austin Revolution Film Festival and “Like” them on F**ebook at: www.facebook.com/austinrevolutionfilmfest/ And to register, forms and for more information visit their website at: www.AustinRevolution.com
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C47Houston WEEKLY Literal Magazine invites movie-makers to enter short projects to their 2nd Annual 2015 edition of Literally Short Awards, an event initiated by our drive to bridge all cultures onto one collaborative stage that stimulates international artistic expression and to promote innovative approaches to social change through the arts and cultural influences. Project must be 15 minutes or less and original. All genres are being accepted. And projects must upload to Vimeo. This year’s jurors include Margarita de la Vega Hurtado, Luis Duno and Nick Nicholson. The First prize winning projects will receive $5000.00, A Phantom 2 Vision+Quadcopter with Hard Case and Extra Battery Bundle and Script Translation into Spanish. The Second prize winning project will get a Blackmagice Pocket Cinema Camera and Script Translation into Spanish and the Third prize winning project will get a GoPro Hero 3+Black Edition Camera. Earlybird Deadline: NOW until March 24th. Learn more about the Literally Short Awards at: Www.LiteralMagazine.com/literallyshortfilmawards/ Find them on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/LSFilmAwards
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Saturday, February 28th Organizer Peter Ollsen and the Houston Film Production Club invite movie makers to register and enter their teams to the 4th Annual 2015 HFPC’s Short Video Showdown, starting Saturday, February 28th at 4PM to 11:30PM, next month at the Revelry on Richmond (1613 Richmond Ave., Houston, Texas 77006 In this showdown, movie-makers will draw a theme that must be included in their short project and then they will have just 4-hours to write, shoot, edit and present a final short movie at the end of the night to be judged by three local film professionals who will decide the best 2015 Short Video Showdown Champion (judging is based on a point/ merit system). NOTE: This year no children will be allowed. The winning short movie will be awarded a Grand Prize cash award of $500.00, the largest amount in the HFPC 3-year history and a very impressive Short Video Showdown Championship Trophy. Early Registration is only $45 per team and late registration is $85 per team and starts 3 weeks before the event February 7th (be the first to sign up and get a round of drink coupons at the contest). For more information, details and for the HFPC rules visit their website at: www.ShortVideoShowdown.com or call 832-274-3055 or eMail: HoustonFilmProductionClub@yahoo.com Find them and “Like” them on F**ebook at: http://tinyurl.com/ncxtmwg and follow them on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/HoustonFilmPro
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The folks at Jump Ship Productions LLC and Producer JP Frydrych are inviting the public to visit their website for their new “Scifantaction neurotic thriller motion picture “The Terminizer”. Currently they are in the pre-production phase and in the funding stages of this project. Based on “The Simpson’s: When you Dish Upon a Star” and inspired by a line of dialogue and written by Nicki Legge and JP Frydrych, “The Terminizer” is a live action buddy film about and killer robot driving instructor and his best friend, a talking pie who go back in time. Directed by Licki Legge, this live action movie feature is still being cast but so far the movies features JP Frydrych, as the floating, talking and over emotional...Pie, Calion Maston and Bill Wetherill. The team at Jump Ship Productions LLC includes Actor/Producer Mr. Frydrych, Director/Cinematographer and Editor Nicki Legge, WriterActor Mike Diaz, Producer/Director Jonathan Levy Maiuri and DP/ Writer/Director Mike Rea. The Jump Ship Production team is currently accepting donations for their new venture. You can donate any amount at: http://tinyurl.com/l4llry7 The team is also in the process of creating their crowdfunding campign via KickStarter.com. C47Houston will keep you posted on new development as they come to our attention. Learn more about Jump Ship Productions on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/JumpShip2012 and on F**ebook at: www.facebook.com/JumpShipProductions Learn more about “The Terminizer” on F**ebook and “Like” them at: www.facebook.com/TheTerminizer and visit their official website at: www.theterminizer.com/
Saturday, February 7th, 2015 Actors Crystal Martinez, Marc Isaacs and Mykle McCoslin (above) are pleased to invite the public and actors ( beginning or seasoned) to their new and inaugural Actor’s Camp in the Houston area. This intensive day will be full of workshops, panels and joint exercises that will cover everything from film and television on-camera auditioning techniques to improvisational skills and the “business of acting”. This will take place Saturday, February 7th, next month starting at 9AM to 4PM. Students will be divided into one of three groups, during the morning. Each group will rotate through three one hour-long workshops coached by Ms. Martinez, Ms, McCoslin, Mr. Isaacs and Ms. Rebecca Stacey in their areas of expertise.
Crystal Martinez has 15 years of experience in the film/TV industry with multiple Network TV and Film Credits and 100’s of local, regional and national commercials. Ms. Martinez hold classes in Houston at OGAC and is a private acting coach. http://tinyurl.com/k4b6c3e
Marc Isaacs is a professional actor and member of SAG/AFTRA. His film/TV credits are numerous. Mr. Issacs has worked as a radio host and TV weathercaster. He co-create and produced a weekly children’s TV series called “Houston ZooperStars Challenge and earned him two Lone Star Emmy nominations. http://tinyurl.com/k4b6c3e
Mykle McCoslin is an accomplished actress, writer, director, acting coach and founder of REEL Actors Studios. Ms. McCoslin has acted on the stage in theater, film and TV in Los Angeles, New York, Louisiana and in Texas. Currently, she serves as a Houston/Austin Local SAGAFTRA Board Member and Co-Chair of the Houston SAG-AFTRA Conservatory. www.MykleMcCoslin.com
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cey is an in-house wardrobe and MUA for Locke Bryan Productions and founded Dressing Rebecca Studios. http://dressingrebecca.com/ In Addition to personal time with the coaches, there will be several special guests, including talent agents, casting directors, producer and directors from the Texas and Houston film industries. They will be in attendance to observe talent performances and to give some good advice. Among the special guests in attendance will be Casting Director Gary Chason, Director Wayne Slaten, TV Producer Mike Hulsey and Commercial Director Locke Bryan. This Actors Camp is growing. Also, the Camp will announce their very special guest from Houston with over 25 years of experience with talent and is prominent on a local, national and international level. So you don’t want to miss out on this very exciting and educational opportunity. Actors of all ages are encouraged to register. Registration is open and open to everyone. Earlybird Registration continues until February 1st at $225. Between February 2nd and 6th registration is $250 and SameDay registration is only $275. Learn more on F**ebook at: http://tinyurl.com/n4qsalm or, contact Ms. Martinez at: Crystal.Martinezz@yahoo.com
For the past several years, C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine and its new supplementary publication, C47Houston WEEKLY, have provide a forum for Movie makers, musicians, artists and theater. The Publisher and Producer of the magazine, Hector Luna, established C47Houston January 1st, 2008 and has branded this publication as a news outlet for Independent Houston and Texas visual artists. We were able to catch up with the Producer of the magazine, which has now completely gone digital and we asked him a few questions. Producer Hector Luna, rarely gives out interviews and this is very much an exclusive. By Cinnamon Auld
C47Houston: What inspired you to start up a magazine about the Houston TV and Film scene? H. Luna: I get asked that a lot. But, honestly, it was from a need to fill a void that wasn’t there. I was actually part of a court-show audience here in Houston, as a way to learn about what was going on and ran into Southwest Casting’s Joe Grisaffi and, at the time, Sara Gaston. They were providing the “audiences” for the show. I got to talk to actors and they couldn’t tell me who was who or what was going on in this city. So, I decided to gather some information, started up my computer, took some pictures, wrote some quick informational pieces, plugged that all into a magazine format and took it to the printers. C47Houston: Did you have some experience with this type of work? H. Luna: Well, certainly not the publishing business. However, I was a producer for CBS News KHOU-TV Channel 11 for several years. It was there that I learned how to put “packages” together and write succinctly and concisely. And, of course, I have a legal background so I put all that together and “voila” I am in the publishing business. It’s been a learning experience to publish and a very costly venture, but, I think I have managed to make it work. C47Houston: What does it take to do what you do? H. Luna: Well, aside from dedication, I have to wear different hats. I think the trick is having a sense of timing and organization. I am dealing with constant deadlines and lack of space. However, saying that about the lack of space, my move to be digital has opened that door to increase the amount of information I disseminate, whereas before it was just too expensive. Without timing and organizational skills I don’t believe that I would be able to produce this publication. I am the Producer, the writer, I lay out the format, I get the interviews, I get the pictures and the list goes on and on. It never stops.
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C47Houston: What is it that you hope to accomplish? H. Luna: That’s no big secret. My goal is simply to bring the movie industry to Texas, and, specifically, to Houston. While it is interesting to note that, as a whole, this state is producing some very quality motion pictures and some very creative movie makers, it is the “business” that is still in California. C47Houston: What do you think can be done to change it? H. Luna: Personally, I don’t think it is the incentives that will create an industry here in Texas. WE are, and to a certain extent still, an oil and gas state. Some of the best negotiators in the country are here in Texas. We have “clout”. WE need for these people to step up to the plate and negotiate these “deals” with investors and to negotiate with distribution platforms that make sense, that make money, that encourages future speculation and resulting in a solid foundation for a viable infrastructure. But, it’s going to take a re-thinking of how a project is sold and marketed. WE live in a fragmented, fast-paced, information is free and I want it now and anywhere reality. How does one compete with that mentality? C47Houston: We have read some of your comments regarding industry “clicks” and the lack of cohesiveness in the industry, any further comments? H. Luna: I see you have done your homework. The bottom line is that no matter what industry you work, there is always going to be “clicks”. Not everyone is going to like what you do, as a group, or as an individual. The in-fighting in this city’s movie industry if filled with egos and there is nothing wrong with that. However, don’t ask me to dislike someone because you dislike them. I don’t make movies...I publish NEWS. C47Houston: Last question: How are subscription sales? H. Luna: My accountant tells me that since I discontinued the hardcopy aspect of the magazine, sales have dropped substantially over the last year. Yup, I can only afford to put regular gas in the car. But, things are moving forward as I continue to provide an outlet for independent projects in Houston and across the state. I am happy with what’s happening and sales are on the increase.
The 17th Annual, 2015
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September 25th and 26th, 2015 The Organization and Founder of the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival (GCFVF), Mr. Hal Wixon is accepting projects, sponsors and volunteers for the 17th Annual GCFVF, 2015 season. The festival will take place in the Clear Lake/NASA/Houston area on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th, 2015. Currently screenings will take place at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (18100 Saturn Lane, Houston, TX 77058) Single movies are only $5, one Day Passes are only $15 and two Day Passes are only $20. Also, the Courtyard is offering a Special Rate to Festival Guest of $79 per night. (I can tell you that rate is pretty good). Offer ends Sept. 10th. The GCFVF is accepting projects for its 17th Annual 2015 season. Lock in your entry rate with an earlier bird discount and, now, you can submit your fees via PayPal. Early deadline is February 14th, next month. The GCFVF also needs YOUR help. If you can donate some loose change or volunteer your services to help raise money, your contribution will be appreciated. All you have to do is contact Mr. Wixon by email at HalWixon@aol.com and he will do the rest and guide you through the process so that you feel comfortable participating. Also, the GCFVF is now accepting your internship application for this 17th season and at the same time be evaluated and get a grade for your internship. This is an opportunity for a student to learn what it takes to put on a festival. Again, contact Mr. Wixon by email at: HalWixon@aol.com and he will guide you through the process. Lastly, as part of entering your project, the GCFVF is giving the entering film (or production company free) advertising space in their program guide, if you are one of the selected screening projects. This program guide is given out to every ticket holder at the presentation awards and in the Greater Bay Area. Even if you are not entering a project, the GCFVF offers advertising space in their program guide and this is an excellent way of getting your message, your headshot, your production company or your film some attention. Just visit the website and follow the guidelines. And, you can NOW make payments with PayPal. Learn more about the GCFVF and “Like” them on facebook at: www.facebook.com/GulfCoastFilmFest, and on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/gcfvf and visit their website at:
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March 13th - 20th, 2015 A new “science fiction” film race and film festival is being organized by Jo’Nathan Gwynn and Rakesh Jacob of Worlds of Imagination Productions. Both Mr. Gwynn and Mr. Jacob are part of the Houston Film scene and are filmmakers and entrepreneurs in their own right. Called “The Zone” this is Houston’s first Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Race and Film Festival and a very exciting one at that. SCI-FI! The team has partnered with Comicpalooza, BedRockCity Comics, MicroSearch and Metal Geeks and 2015 will be their inaugural year. The team has set the date for the Film Race. It is schedule to begin Friday March 13th, 2015 at Dean’s (316 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 / Downtown Houston) and ends Friday, March 20th, 2015. Filmmakers will get one week to write, produce and to complete their short Science Fiction projects. Projects may range from 7 to 10 minutes. Like the other film races teams must incorporate a given character name, profession and a specific line of dialogue into their projects. The required character must be seen “on-screen” and each film must be shot in or around the Greater Houston area and for the first time MUST include a landmark or Identifying characteristic of the Greater Houston area. As of publication 12 teams have signed up and they are hoping to fill out all 20 slots. The rule and guidelines are extensive and specific. For a complete outline of the rules and other details, visit their website (listed below) Screenings of all completed projects will be presented in April of 2015 and an encore screening will take place in May of 2015 at Comicpalooza. The team has scheduled a “Meet & Greet” event at the MicroSearch facilities in Southwest Houston (11500 S. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX 77031) Saturday, February 21st, next month so that filmmakers can find teams, crew and actors and talk about science fiction. As part of the film festival the team is organizing an Alt Reality Game for those who are inclined to play (an online/real-life scavenger hunt). Registration began last week January 11th, 2015 and contiues through March 13th, 2015, the day of the film race. For more information, rules, schedules, registration and fees visit: www.thezonescifan.com and find them on F**ebook and “Like” them at: www.facebook.com/thezonescifan
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Thursday, February 12th, 2015
The Royal Sonesta Hotel
Foundation Gala
Director Yus G. Marto and Producer Steven Hedrick Jr., are currently in the pre-production and crowdfunding stages of their new short dark comedy motion picture “Law Abiding Angels”. Currently, raising funds on Kickstarter.com, a crowdfunding site, the project is will be closing February 12, next month, so it’s time to support independent movies in Texas. Produced by the Karoenia Productions company, “Law Abiding Angels is a satire about the bureaucratic nightmare that Heaven has become and one angle’s struggle to bring compassion back to divine justice. Written by Jake Blackman, Robert Neckar and Mr. Marto, the story follows Matthew, one of many Grim Reapers who work for the Union of Saints and Angels. Matthew is charismatic and compassionate, a stark contrast with the gruff and cruel demeanor of the other Grim Reapers who patrol the streets. On duty, Matthew witnesses the selfless act of a troubled teen named Alex Pham who is killed when he dives in front of a speeding car to save an old man. Alex’s soul must be processed. Matthew’s superiors recognizing Matthew’s qualities promote him to the Hall of Judgement, a massive office building where angels process the paperwork of the afterlife. On his first day crunching numbers to calculate who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell, Matthew discovers Alex’s file. Doing his job and adding up all of the sins and virtues, Alex falls shy of Heaven’s standards and is sentence to live eternity in Hell. Thinking this is some mistake after what he witnessed, Matthew appeals to the Saints that Alex deserves to go to Heaven despite his moral failings. The Saints are not impressed. Now Matthew must prove that the spirit, not the letter of the law, is God’s divine will, even if it means taking the matter all the way to the top. Casting is underway. Behind the camera is Houston Cinematographer and DP Heath Gresham. His cinematographer credits include the short movies “Bicycle”, “Donovan”, “Blood Line”, “A Night at the Cantina” and “Cousins”. His credits also include work on “The Savior Next Door and “Family Planning. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3852270/ (Cinematography Reel: http://youtu.be/H4OiFvUk9oM ) Crew also includes Art Director Felicia Sanchez, Unit Production Manager Giovanna Rauda, Editor Mark Vance, Colorist Ryan Nguyen and music from Austin based Motes Float Aloft. This will be Director Yus Marto’s third short movie as a director. He directed the short movies “Bicycle” and “Donovan” which won the best student project award at 16th, 2014 Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival, last year, September. ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4852796/ ) “I am interested in making films,” comments Director Yus Marto, “because a good movie, like dreams, knows no clutrual or geographical limitations.” C47Houston will keep you posted on any new developments. Learn more about “Law Abiding Angels” on F**ebook and “Like” them at: www.facebook.com/unionofsaintsandangels/ and, help them make this movie by supporting their efforts on KickStarter.com at: http://kck.st/1AcxbPY Goal deadline: February 12th, next month.
Know Autism
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Thursday, February 12th Producer, Filmmaker and actress, Ronda Suder (pictured above), is joining 16 other local Houston ladies in representing a good cause, the “Know Autism Foundation”. Ms. Suder and 16 young women are selected as a celebrity models at its upcoming "Deep in the Heart of Houston" Inaugural Gala. The models will be wearing David Peck designs as part of the gala's fashion show and musician Johnny Orr will be featured as part of the entertainment line-up. The Gala, co-chaired by Perri Kay Palermo and Dr. Sippi Khurana, is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th, next month, starting at 6:30PM to 9:30PM, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel-Galleria (2222 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027). " Every child deserves a voice," shared Ms. Suder, "To be associated with a foundation like Know Autism who's supporting the cause and bringing awareness is a privilege, along with being amongst so many amazing women to help do it.". KNOWAutism was founded by Tammy Tran Nguyen and is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization created to provide Autism awareness, education and resources to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as their families. Funds received as a result of the gala will support their initiative to provide financial support for tuition assistance through scholarships and for families who seek pediatric neurological diagnostic testing for their children. For more information about KnowAutism visit their official website at: www.know-autism.org and find them on F**ebook and “Like” them at: www.facebook.com/KnowAutismFoundation. For Tickets to The KnowAutism Inaugural Gala “Deep in the Heart of Houston” visit: http://tinyurl.com/o34ohff For more information about Ms. Ronda Suder, visit rondasuder.com
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Writer/Director Erica Jackson, Emarie Entertainment and Actor Howard Calvert are pleased to present the play written and directed by Ms. Jackson called “Juicy Fruit” starting at 5PM and again at 8PM Saturday, February 7th, 2015, next month at the Cullen Missionary Baptist Church (13233 Cullen Blvd., Houston, Texas 77047). The play stars Crystal Curry as Julie (aka: Juicy Fruit) and Darius Davis as Kevin. Written to bring awareness to mental health issues and suicide prevention the play follows Julie a young woman who is always there for her friends, day or night, but can she depend on them to be there for her? When Kelly (played by Nicole Samuel) falls in love with Kevin and behind Julie’s back, Julie slips into a manic state and
makes an attempt on Kelly’s life. With all of her friends lives falling apart Julie struggles to keep it together and be the strength her friends need. While honoring her own personal truth she's forced to show them “tough-love” and they begin to turn on her. Will they step up to the plate to help their friend Kelly in time or remain stuck in their self imposed madness? Find out...Attend? Casting also features Actor Howard Calvert in this play. Learn more about “Juicy Fruit”, and get your tickets online. Tickets vary from $25 to $35, depending on seating. Get your tickets at: http://tinyurl.com/ozk5w6t
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Action Faith Media, Director Joaquin Palma, and Houston’s Mayra Leal are pleased to announce that they are in the production phase of their new feature drama motion picture “Crave: The Fast Life”. Fully funded and written by Joaquin F. Palma and based on the story by J.R. Esquivel and Jimi Gonzalez the story follows a young night club promoter, Max, whose hunger for success leads him down a dark and ruthless path of greed, betrayal and self-destruction and set in the glitzy world of the nightclub industry. He wanted it all, but at the cost of his family, friends and above all - God. Executive Produced by Peter Nguyen casting includes Rene Alvarado, J.R. Esquivel, David Barrera, Jessica Camacho, Mauricio Mendoza, Steve Wilcox, Jearnest Corchado, Ricky Susie, Dom Simkovich, Jon Lance Duran, Sonny Arguinzoni Jr., Joe Chacon, Lourdes Colon, Nataly Joe, Santana Dempsey and Houston’s Mayra Leal (pictured to the right) Ms. Leal was our featured actress in Volume 7, May/June 2014 issue of C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine. You can order that issue at: www.C47Houston.com In this movie, SAG Actress Mayra Leal plays the character of Lauren, a sultry seductress. Currently Mayra is living in Malibu, California and she is advancing her movie career with offers and parts. Recently, Ms. Leal made the cover and 6page spread in the tech/entertainment/ fashion fusion magazine “GenFacio”. That issue is soon to be released. The production team at Action Faith Media anticipates wrapping this faith-bases movie later next month. Learn more about Houston Actress Mayra Leal and follow her on her website at: www.MayraLealInFilm.com Learn more about “Crave: The Fast Life” on the Action Faith Media website at: www.actionfaithmedia.com/production/crave-the-fast-life/ and, visit their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4118366/
Houston Director Michael Walters and Scarlet Rose Productions are in the pre-production phase and funding stages of their new feature western motion picture “The Deadliest Gun”. They are currently working on a promotional trailer to attract investors and raising fund through KickStarter.com, a crowdfunding website. Written by Ricardo Andres and Rhonda Hooks-Andres the story follows two teen-aged sisters, Sarah and Katie Beldsoe, whose family has left war ravaged Virginia in 1864 to make a new life in California. Packed and with 5 children the Beldsoe family head west. All is well until they reach the Arizona Territory when their family is ambushed and murdered by a renegade Union army troop from a nearby outpost, leaving the two sisters to escape to a nearby frontier town. Alone and desperate, Sarah and Katie are taken in and cared for by a woman named Catherine. The two sisters, now making friends and managing their lives plan to avenge the murder of their family and become what is known as “the deadliest gun”. Casting by Richardo Andres and Michael Walters feature movie features, according to their IMDB page, Bug Hall, Mckenna Grace, natalie Wilemon, Candice Barley, Tina Rodriguez, Donny Boaz, Tim Abell, Jenn Gotzon, Major Dodson, Rheagan Wallace, Paula Solinger, Roxy “Francis Williams” Rebel, Alice Ford, Chalet Brannan, Charles Jenkins, Sandy Garza, Nicole Randall, Sandy Garza, David Novak, Tanner Fontana, George Cisneros, Justin Little, Ricardo Andres, Cole Gleason, Sandy Kim, Nataly Pena, Tank Jones, Alan Tafoya, Andres Galindo, Yankie Grant, Rhonda Hooks-Andres, James DeWitt III, Wes Trudell, Donald Steward, Carlee Rebel and Ann Markworth. Directed by Michael Walters, ( www.imdb.com/name/nm4907395/ ) behind the camera as cinematographer and shooting this epic western is James Burgess. Mr. Burgess has numerous credits under his name. ( www.imdb.com/name/nm1521497/ ) Currently, the team is crowdfunding the funding trailer and movie with KickStarter.com. This is a crowdfunding site where a goal is set and if that goal is not met no funds will be dispersed. The funding campaign started January 10th, 2015 and will expire Monday March 23rd, 2015. They have several perks that go with each of their pledged selections. If you want to help in the making of this exciting independent epic western visit their KickStarter page at: http://kck.st/1wq5mRW And, learn more about “The Deadliest Gun” and “Like” them on F**ebook at: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Deadliest-Gun/168221196541554 and, visit their IMDB page at: www.imdb.com/title/tt2987506/combined
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Sunday, February 1st Houston Artist, Producer, Director and Moviemaker, Shawn Welling is about to release “The Mechanic”. This will be the 1st episode of season 4 of his hit and popular webseries “Avengers of Xtreme Illusions” coming up Sunday, February 1st, next month, on the “Shawn Welling AXI” YouTube channel. This particular episode has one of the largest casts in AXI history and this short project will transport a young girl to a mystical garage where humans and cars can merge, granting someone the experience of being any transportation machine one could desire to be, with both great thrills and terrible dangers, depending on the choice of vehicle one desires. Choose wisely, as the path taken may defines the journey. A journey as a sexy vintage Porsche, a dangerous custom-speed Motorcycle, or, maybe, just a little VW Bug, looking for a new owner. In this episode look for famed dancers Phillip “Pacman” Chbeeb, Di Moon Zhang, Hokuto “Hok” Konishi, Emilio Dosal with music featuring pianist Reuel. Created some 3-years ago and Directed by Mr. Welling, “Avengers of Xtreme Illusions” has over 16 million hits and views making this series a very sought after series. “AXI”, as it is called, is a 3-time Grand Remi Winner with the Worldfest-Houston International Independent Film Festival and in September of 2014, last year, Season 3 and the episode titled “Adamo” won the Best of Festival Award with the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival. According to Mr. Welling the close of season 3 was narrated by film and television Icon Actor Lee Majors but this new season, season 4, will see Shakespearean actor and one-time TV news anchor Bob Boudreaux sharing the narration duties with Mr. Majors. You can see trailers and full-episode of AXI on Mr. Welling’s YouTube Channel at: http://tinyurl.com/lfjbwhj And, “Like” them on F**ebook at: http://tinyurl.com/lcg7tuj
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“I'll say it again. Houston's small film community and new artists on the way are doing very, very well ensuring that what they put out is quality over quantity. I would be deceiving myself if I said that I didn't feel ever so slightly in a competitive mood. Friendly competition is more than welcomed. 2015 belongs to the small filmmakers.” Filmmaker Colin Njemanze
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