Photo by David G. Baker My WORDS for MARCH:
M - Music
A - Awards
R - Races
C - Cinema
H - Happiness
Is it the 31st already?
Me: Dear 2014, you are flying by!!!
Time: What do I always say Apolonia?
Me: I know, I know, “TIME is on our side”!
There is so much to be thankful for?
Let’s start with the creative force brewing within Beardforce Films!!! Last year in April when I participated behind-the-scenes for the Nashville Film Festival (an Oscar qualifying and international affair), I met the determined and daring Director Eric Byford. Within minutes of meeting this dynamic filmmaker, I knew I wanted to work with this man.
M - Music
A - Awards
R - Races
C - Cinema
H - Happiness
Is it the 31st already?
Me: Dear 2014, you are flying by!!!
Time: What do I always say Apolonia?
Me: I know, I know, “TIME is on our side”!
There is so much to be thankful for?
Let’s start with the creative force brewing within Beardforce Films!!! Last year in April when I participated behind-the-scenes for the Nashville Film Festival (an Oscar qualifying and international affair), I met the determined and daring Director Eric Byford. Within minutes of meeting this dynamic filmmaker, I knew I wanted to work with this man.
Me: Dear 2013, I’m eager for a new endeavor collaborating with inspiring professionals!
Time: What do I always say Apolonia?
Me: I know, I know, “TIME is on our side”!
So, almost a year later… THE Eric Byford reaches out and informs me of his company’s participation in the 54 Hour Film Festival (just days before shooting would commence). STOP EVERYTHING. My answer, without hesitation, was YES!!!! My weekend was reserved for this answered prayer!
Time: What do I always say Apolonia?
Me: I know, I know, “TIME is on our side”!
So, almost a year later… THE Eric Byford reaches out and informs me of his company’s participation in the 54 Hour Film Festival (just days before shooting would commence). STOP EVERYTHING. My answer, without hesitation, was YES!!!! My weekend was reserved for this answered prayer!
Photo by Katie Sluder
At 6:00 pm, on Friday, February 28th, the team began to gather in Murfreesboro, TN. Much of the collected talent and crew have never met. Our connection, was our fearless leader, Eric!
These were our given and required variables for the RACE!
Genre: Horror/ Suspense
Line of Dialogue: I've/You've/He's/She's/We've/They've got to believe in something.
Prop: A pair of skates (traditional roller skates, in-line, or ice skates)
Action: Kneeling
Curveball Challenge [given on Saturday at 5:00 pm] (Incorporate another action into your short): sleeping and/or running
We assembled, spewed storyline ideas, GOT TO WORK, and then “Daddy’s Girl” was born! For a horror flick, there was lots of LAUGHING going on behind the camera. What a twist!
We met our deadline! Whew!!!
These were our given and required variables for the RACE!
Genre: Horror/ Suspense
Line of Dialogue: I've/You've/He's/She's/We've/They've got to believe in something.
Prop: A pair of skates (traditional roller skates, in-line, or ice skates)
Action: Kneeling
Curveball Challenge [given on Saturday at 5:00 pm] (Incorporate another action into your short): sleeping and/or running
We assembled, spewed storyline ideas, GOT TO WORK, and then “Daddy’s Girl” was born! For a horror flick, there was lots of LAUGHING going on behind the camera. What a twist!
We met our deadline! Whew!!!
Photo by Katie Sluder
Pictured w/ Adriel Porter of Seek First Productions What’s next? Oh, the official screening and AWARDS ceremony!
Congratulations to Seek First Productions and the entire producing team for a successful submission and audience turn-out for the 54 Hour Film Festival on Tuesday, March 18th! We had TWO SOLD - OUT screenings!
Congratulations to Seek First Productions and the entire producing team for a successful submission and audience turn-out for the 54 Hour Film Festival on Tuesday, March 18th! We had TWO SOLD - OUT screenings!
L to R: Apolonia Davalos, Jason Coleman, and Tonya Wheeler
The Beardforce Films squad was blessed with the following awards and nominations:
Awards
BEST ACTRESS
Apolonia Davalos
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Tonya Wheeler
Nominations
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Beth Berger and Caleb Clinton Watson
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
BEST MAKEUP
And
CRITICS’ CHOICE FOR BEST PICTURE
WATCH Daddy’s Girl!
Here’s the VIMEO Link: http://vimeo.com/90473533#at=0
I must take this opportunity to give a SHOUT-OUT to the best troupe of filmmakers:
Awards
BEST ACTRESS
Apolonia Davalos
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Tonya Wheeler
Nominations
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Beth Berger and Caleb Clinton Watson
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
BEST MAKEUP
And
CRITICS’ CHOICE FOR BEST PICTURE
WATCH Daddy’s Girl!
Here’s the VIMEO Link: http://vimeo.com/90473533#at=0
I must take this opportunity to give a SHOUT-OUT to the best troupe of filmmakers:
Producer/ Director/ Writer - ERIC BYFORD
First AD/ Writer - TABITHA REED
Director of Photography/ Writer - CALEB CLINTON WATSON
Camera Operator - BETH BERGER
Editor - KATIE SLUDER
Writer/ Location Scout/ Boom Op/ Sound - J. R. BRIGGS
Production Manager - INNI WINBERRY
Production Design and SFX - ALEXANDRA KELLER
Writer/ Talent - JASON COLEMAN
Talent - TONYA WHEELER
Talent - APOLONIA DAVALOS
First AD/ Writer - TABITHA REED
Director of Photography/ Writer - CALEB CLINTON WATSON
Camera Operator - BETH BERGER
Editor - KATIE SLUDER
Writer/ Location Scout/ Boom Op/ Sound - J. R. BRIGGS
Production Manager - INNI WINBERRY
Production Design and SFX - ALEXANDRA KELLER
Writer/ Talent - JASON COLEMAN
Talent - TONYA WHEELER
Talent - APOLONIA DAVALOS
Photo by David G. Baker It was an HONOR to creatively collaborate with each member of this team! We all tremendously trusted each other!
Then, the very same week, gets even better! HOW??? You ask!
Saturday, March 22nd was the red-carpet world premiere of “The Good Book” – MOVIE! SILENT CINEMA is making a POWERFUL comeback!!!
This motion picture has been awarded 5 out of 5 Doves (the HIGHEST rating) by The Dove Foundation.
"Watching The Good Book would do anyone some good! See it soon." - Edwin L. Carpenter, Dove Foundation
The evening air breathed LOVE, FAITH, and INSPIRATION. Our beloved Director, Sharon Wilharm, asked the audience to share their thoughts of the feature.
Then, the very same week, gets even better! HOW??? You ask!
Saturday, March 22nd was the red-carpet world premiere of “The Good Book” – MOVIE! SILENT CINEMA is making a POWERFUL comeback!!!
This motion picture has been awarded 5 out of 5 Doves (the HIGHEST rating) by The Dove Foundation.
"Watching The Good Book would do anyone some good! See it soon." - Edwin L. Carpenter, Dove Foundation
The evening air breathed LOVE, FAITH, and INSPIRATION. Our beloved Director, Sharon Wilharm, asked the audience to share their thoughts of the feature.
"For silent it spoke loudly.” - Belita H.
"You don't have to hear God to see Him." - David D.
L to R: Apolonia Davalos, Sharon Wilharm, & Michelle Harleston A crucial spirit that lives through the film is the MUSIC composed by Composer Rick Holets. His score gives each character and scenario a signature identity illustrating clear and compelling arcs within the story.
Sharon Wilharm recently shared this most beautiful review:
Sharon Wilharm recently shared this most beautiful review:
"This movie has touched my soul so deeply. I have seen many inspiring films but this one is in a category all its own. The Good Book is just that. A message of love, of hope, of endless possibilities in God's glorious act of love to each of us. To mention the Character's in this film as Actor's is a limited sense of the word. These people must truly love God as it shines from their hearts to the screen. The production of this movie is by God's Hand. There is no other way to describe the beauty, the chills, the tears I have felt watching this. EVERYONE needs to see this and help others to feel the joy in God reaching the lost, the broken hearted, the people that mess up, just like me. Thank you to the Wilharm's for the greatness that is from God's Hand... to yours. Thank you, each of you." - Donna D., Writer/Director of Chronicles of Life Trials
Photo by David G. Baker A LIMITED number of Pre-Released DVD's are now available. FREE SHIPPING! http://www.goodbookmovie.com/#!cart/cuox
Also, I invite you to learn more about W.O.WW. - World Outreach Without Words! Mainstreet Productions is committed to giving away copies of their evangelistic silent feature, The Good Book, to be used to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.
To register, fill out the online form below by May 1. http://www.goodbookmovie.com/#!woww/c1qab
The beauty of a SILENT picture, is that there are no language barriers!!!
Also, I invite you to learn more about W.O.WW. - World Outreach Without Words! Mainstreet Productions is committed to giving away copies of their evangelistic silent feature, The Good Book, to be used to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.
To register, fill out the online form below by May 1. http://www.goodbookmovie.com/#!woww/c1qab
The beauty of a SILENT picture, is that there are no language barriers!!!
March unveiled much HAPPINESS!
Me: Dear 2014, why must March end already?
Time: What do I always say Apolonia?
Me: I know, I know, “TIME is on our side”!
Time: AND…
Me: “ALL GOOD THINGS COME WITH TIME!”
Me: Dear 2014, why must March end already?
Time: What do I always say Apolonia?
Me: I know, I know, “TIME is on our side”!
Time: AND…
Me: “ALL GOOD THINGS COME WITH TIME!”
L to R: Apolonia Davalos, BK Bomar, & Michelle Harleston. Photo by David G. Baker.
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