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BOTTLE CAPS

February 8, 2012 · by Chris

A father looking for his daughter receives unexpected help from the community.

AWARDS:

The Doorpost Project – Merited Film 2010

CAST:

Howard: Jeffrey Weissman
Sylvia: Alexandra Matthew
Young Sylvia: Sophia Young

CREW:

Producers: Heather Donnell & Chris R. Smith
Director, Writer: Heather Donnell
Director of Photography, Editor: Chris R. Smith
Assistant Director: Christopher F. Smith
Original Score, Sound: Eric Carpenter
Gaffer: Robert Goc
Key Grip: Joshua Carlberg
Production Assistants: Shannon Preto, Michele Ferro

Go behind the scenes with this video and production photos to see some of the making of this movie.

SHADOW ANGEL

February 8, 2012 · by Chris

Proudly presenting our first short film, produced in August 2009! A father tries to reconnect with his daughter and gets mugged on his way to a comic book store.

AWARDS:

2010 Comic-Con Independent Film Festival

CAST:

Richard: Don Williams
Franklin: Jeffrey Weissman
Lauren: Natalie Smith
Mugger: Christopher F. Smith

CREW:

Director, Writer, Producer: Heather Donnell
Director of Photography, Editor: Chris R. Smith
Assistant Director: Christopher F. Smith
Original Score, Sound: Eric Carpenter
Original Artwork: Khen Shomron
Gaffer: Patrick Eggert
Technical Assistant: Joshua Carlberg
Production Assistants: Shannon Preto, Robert Goc

Filmed on location at Comic Outpost in San Francisco.

Go behind the scenes with this video and production photos to see some of the making of this movie.

ITSA Film Festival 2011 – Wrapup

October 3, 2011 · by Chris

We had a great time screening ROAD RAGE at the ITSA Film Festival up in Sonora. It was a fun venue and we met lots of great people. Special mention from audience during Q&A for the outstanding acting. Way to go Kymberly, Khary & JT!

FOUND: Introducing the Amazing Actors

August 15, 2011 · by Chris

We are thrilled to have actors Erik Batoog and Kelley Faulkner as the romantic leads for the next Shadow Angel Films project, a short film called FOUND. We were entertained and impressed with their auditions and had a great rehearsal with them yesterday, so we know you’re going to love watching them too!

FOUND, Kelley Faulkner and Erik Batoog.

ON IT – The Internet Premiere!

August 11, 2011 · by Chris

We’re excited to announce that we’ve unleashed ON IT onto the Internet. Hard to believe it was almost a year ago we filmed this movie. Enjoy!

Double Feature Short Film Premiere

March 1, 2011 · by Chris

We’re excited to announce the premiere of not one but two short films coming March 17!

ON IT: Angela and Craig both have something to say to each other, but will they find the courage to say it?

I’M NOT GETTING MARRIED: Melissa flees from her wedding to an unlikely destination where she must make a decision.

More info soon!

NOT GETTING MARRIED – That’s a wrap!

December 14, 2010 · by Chris

Just enough time left in 2010 to shoot another AWESOME film, thanks to the very wonderful cast and crew. Thank you for bringing your dedication and many talents to the production of NOT GETTING MARRIED! From left to right, beginning in the back row:

Sound: STEVE KRESPEL
Actor: JEFFREY WEISSMAN
Actor: SUILMA RODRIGUEZ
Actor: GARY NEIL
Script Supervisor: CHRISTOPHER F. SMITH
Makeup artist: JENNIFER TOY
Production Assistant: SALYING WONG
Writer/Director: HEATHER DONNELL
Director of Photography: CHRIS R. SMITH
Wardrobe/Craft Services: MADELINE BEHRENS-BRIGHAM
Gaffer: BELTRAN LUQUE

ON IT – The Tease

November 8, 2010 · by Chris

We’re happy to report the ON IT edit is going like gangbusters! In no time at all, we’ll have the picture locked down, sound design completed, and a score with original music by Eric Carpenter. For now, take a sneak peek here!

ON IT Behind the Scenes – Timelapse on the Bus!

September 14, 2010 · by Chris

What an incredible ride on the bus! With such a hardworking and talented cast and crew, we ran right on schedule and got all the shots we needed.

Check out what happened on the bus and see how fast the day went by for us!

We’re still in need of your help in getting all the way to our pledge goal on Kickstarter! Please alert your network that there’s a great film project they can support for just $5 or $10, and send them our way. And thank you, dear backers, for all the lovin’ you’ve already given!

On It Rehearsal Tapes – The Blind Date

September 10, 2010 · by Chris

How did our main characters meet and fall in love?

We asked the actors to answer this question in a rehearsal that we ran as an improv exercise one night. Watch the highlights of that night here.

We are revved up and ready to shoot on Sunday! We have just 8 more days to make our target pledge goal. Please ask your network to support an indie project for as little as $5 or $10, get cool rewards, and our enthusiastic thanks! Learn more here.