The Ultimate Guide to Self-Distributing Your Indie Film Online–Chapter 11: Monetize Additional Content: Make the Most Out of Your Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Distributing Your Indie Film Online Chapter 11: Monetize Additional Content: Make the Most Out of Your Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage As online streaming continues to take the world by storm, demand for fresh and exciting content grows by the day. Exclusive video content allows creators to stand out from the pack, offering audiences a behind-the-scenes look at your production, your crew, and … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Self-Distributing Your Indie Film Online–Chapter 11: Monetize Additional Content: Make the Most Out of Your Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage

Dylan Sides’ ‘The Postman,’ his first big production for 2023 wraps principal filming

On January 1, 2023,  Dylan Sides posted on Facebook. Nic Roylance and I have decided to combine all of our years of resources to create a production company together. “MAD FUTURE PRODUCTIONS” This company will focus on high-value, well-thought-out projects with respectable budgets. We will work with many notable names and cannot wait to announce our first film! “Coming soon” On January 27, 2023, Dylan … Continue reading Dylan Sides’ ‘The Postman,’ his first big production for 2023 wraps principal filming

(Photograb) See BTS photos from Nuri Bauswell’s ‘Miss Rainbow Magic – The Beginning’

The first set of BTS photos from Nuri Bauswell’s production of “Miss Rainbow Magic–The Beginning.” A young girl begins to follow in her drug-addicted, prostitute of a mother’s footsteps as she gets older and comes to terms with the supernatural abilities with which she was born. She begins to seek freedom from an international escort service that has learned of her powers, now determined to … Continue reading (Photograb) See BTS photos from Nuri Bauswell’s ‘Miss Rainbow Magic – The Beginning’

Director Joel Paul Reisig shares BTS stills from his latest production ‘East Side Story’

Director Joel Paul Reisig has shared some BTS stills from his latest production “East Side Story.” “East Side Story,” a modern Romeo, and Juliet with an all-black cast continue filming in and around Detroit. Director Joel Paul Reisig. DP So far these are some of the sets being used for filming. East Side Story, the movie, needs help finding some key locations. Please comment if … Continue reading Director Joel Paul Reisig shares BTS stills from his latest production ‘East Side Story’

Nick Felice’s thriller “Bet on Ben” to screen at the Royal Starr Film Festival, September 11

Nick Felice’s  “Bet On Ben” is screening on Saturday, September 11th at Emagine Theatres Royal Oak. Ex-con Ben Burke returns home to reconcile with Heidi, his lost love, and seek closure from a former friend who made him take the fall on an arms deal years earlier. Once back home though Ben gets caught up in another arms deal that puts Heidi’s life in jeopardy … Continue reading Nick Felice’s thriller “Bet on Ben” to screen at the Royal Starr Film Festival, September 11

Charlene Jeter returns to the big screen with her Detroit 48 Hour Film Challenge submission ‘the Sisters’

Mark your calendars for August 7th.  At 3 PM Charlene Jeter returns to the big screen for her production of “The Sisters.”  A 48 Hour Film Challenge submission, this short film stars Charlene Jeter as (Weesie), Sean Lee (as Weesie’s husband Gary),  K’yana Finch (as Melissa ), Cicily Gooden (as Weesie’s sister Patty),  Foresteen Hood (as her sister Flor).  Included in the cast are Lisha … Continue reading Charlene Jeter returns to the big screen with her Detroit 48 Hour Film Challenge submission ‘the Sisters’

Kayden Bryce appears in Mace Walker’s film, ‘Triggered’–a film about teenage issues such as bullying, school shootings, depression

The movie Triggered, written and directed by Mace Walker has recently appeared at the historic Tampa Theater, Tampa, Florida.  Prominent among the young actors who appear in this movie is a young actor from Michigan.   Her name is Kayden Bryce. Kayden, age 17, is well on her way to establishing herself as a noteworthy actor.  Despite her age, she is already a SAG-E actress and … Continue reading Kayden Bryce appears in Mace Walker’s film, ‘Triggered’–a film about teenage issues such as bullying, school shootings, depression

Controlled Chaos moves ‘Batman Other Worlds’ to Westland, Michigan, to continue filming in of all places…

It’s been six months in the making, but the filming of Controlled Chaos’ “Batman Other Worlds” looks as though it is just about ready to wrap.  Moving from Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan, production was moved to Westland, Michigan this week, March 15-17. It was easy to miss the building wherein the film set could be found.  I did. Given nothing but a street address, I … Continue reading Controlled Chaos moves ‘Batman Other Worlds’ to Westland, Michigan, to continue filming in of all places…

Controlled Chaos films ‘Batman Other Worlds’ in downtown Plymouth

The sun was intense, and the winds were brisk. It was Friday, March 12, 2021,  a perfect spring day for filming the final fan film in Controlled Chaos’ Revenge of the Mask (ROTM) youtube channel. This was a canon of fan films which included “Rise of the Mask,” “Revenge of the Mask,” and “Rise of Odin’s 9,” and most recently, “Jumanji: Level One.”  This film … Continue reading Controlled Chaos films ‘Batman Other Worlds’ in downtown Plymouth

Started as a student thesis film, Dylan Sides’ ‘Crawlies’ is now a fully finished, metaphor rich thriller. And it’s now online!

Dylan Sides is always ready and willing to lend a friend a hand, particularly if that friend has helped him in one of his productions.  When Jules Harlock called Sides and said he needed help with his student thesis film, Sides was willing and agreed. Said Sides,  “Ever since he joined revenge of the “Mask Two,”  he’s been a staple and a very good friend … Continue reading Started as a student thesis film, Dylan Sides’ ‘Crawlies’ is now a fully finished, metaphor rich thriller. And it’s now online!