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NBC premieres its new series "Smash" tonight, with two of CEC's editors, Bill Henry and Amanda Pollack, on board. The highly-anticipated series, from Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, stars Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing and Anjelica Huston. "Smash" tells the story of an ambitious team preparing for a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe. The premiere airs tonight, Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:00pm on NBC.
CEC's Dan Valverde, Editor, has been keeping busy in the New York television scene. Dan recently wrapped on the USA hit series "Royal Pains" and will start up on the new season of CBS' "Blue Bloods". "Royal Pains" follows a "young emergency room doctor (Mark Feuerstein) who moves to the Hamptons and becomes a reluctant 'doctor for hire' to the rich and famous'". New episodes pick up on Wednesday, January 18 at 10/9c. "Blue Bloods", starring Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan, follows the "Irish-American Reagan family of police officers with the New York City Police Department". The police procedural airs Friday nights at 10/9c.
"Cloudburst", shot by CEC's Thomas Harting, Director of Photography, will premiere this month at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The dramedy feature, directed by Thom Fitzgerald and starring Oscar winners Brenda Fricker and Olympia Dukakis, follows a lesbian couple of 31 years who must be on the run in order to stay together. "Cloudburst" will screen on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:30pm and Saturday, January 14 at 10am. Read more about "Cloudburst" on the Palm Springs International Film Festival website
Several of CEC's clients have been working on commercial shoots: Ken MacLeod, Production Designer, recently wrapped on a shoot for Pfizer and a commercial shoot for LEGO Duplo; Manfred Reiff, Director of Photography, recently shot promos for Spike TV and collaborated with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters on a shoot for his upcoming tour; and Arielle Toelke, Makeup Artist, and Satoko Ichinose, Hair Stylist, joined forces on a commercial shoot for Snuggle fabric softener. CEC prides itself on maintaining an excellent roster of below-the-line professionals for any commercial production.
The pilot for the comedy series "House of Lies", featuring CEC's Stacy Rowe (Script Supervisor), premieres on Showtime this weekend. The outrageous new series takes a "subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm." Don Cheadle stars as Marty, a "highly successful, cutthroat consultant [who] is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get the information they want." The series co-stars Kristen Bell and Ben Schwartz. Tune in to Showtime this Sunday, January 8 at 10pm to watch.
CEC's Jendra Jarnagin, DP, recently received an Indie Soap Award nomination for Best Cinematography for the web series "In Between Men". The sexy dramedy series follows four friends in NYC who feel "caught between two worlds, not truly knowing where they fit in". Since 2009, the Indie Soap Awards have honored the best in original, serialized web series. Winners will be decided and announced on February 21, 2012. Read more about the 2012 Indie Soap Awards.
Check out "In Between Men" online.
CEC wishes everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you in 2012.
CEC's Adrian Correia (DP), Michael Meador (1st AD), Dave Barnes (Production Designer) and Michael S. Chandler (Stunts) are wrapping production this week on the independent feature "The Red Robin". Recently, The Hollywood Interview visited the set of the psychological drama, publishing several photos of the cast and crew on set. The film, directed by Michael Wechsler, stars Judd Hirsch ("Taxi", "Damages", "The Muppets"), Ryan O'Nan ("The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best", "The Frozen Ground"), C.S. Lee ("Dexter"), Jaime Ray Newman ("Eureka", "Drop Dead Diva", "Eastwick"), Caroline Lagerfelt ("Gossip Girl"), and Joseph Lyle Taylor ("Seven Psychopaths"). Check out set photos from "The Red Robin" on the Hollywood Interview.
The Huffington Post recently published an article on the best and the worst of the TV landscape in 2011. In terms of TV's best, two series edited by CEC's Amanda Pollack made the cut - FX's "Lights Out", praised as the "best new drama of 2011", and MTV's "Skins", described as a "sassy, gritty tour through teenage wasteland". "Lights Out" is described as "more than just another boxing story. It was a splendid tale about a husband and father who was torn between devotion to his family and a last-ditch try at a comeback in the ring. It was a love story and a thrilling action saga." "Skins" is hailed as a "sexy, no-apologies slice of contemporary teen life".
The feature film "Cost of a Soul", shot by CEC's Chase Bowman, DP, is now available for viewing on Netflix instant streaming. The directorial debut from Sean Kirkpatrick, "Cost" follows two soldiers returning from the devastation of Baghdad to that of North Philadelphia. The gritty drama joins the film "Listen to Your Heart", also shot by Chase Bowman, on the popular digital on-demand site. Starring Cybill Shepherd, Kent Moran and Alexia Rasmussen, "Listen to Your Heart" is the story of a struggling musician (Kent Moran) who never dreamed he'd fall in love with a woman who couldn't hear his compositions. But when he meets Ariana (Alexia Rasmussen), a privileged girl who lost her hearing in childhood, he's willing to believe anything's possible. Make sure to add both films to your Netflix Instant Queue!
CEC's Amy L. Forsythe, Makeup Department Head, recently finished up on the romantic drama "Light Years" and is now on location in Florida for the drama "Sunlight Jr." "Light Years", directed by Maggie Kiley, stars Chris Lowell as a boy who is heartbroken over a girl (Rose McIver). He begins a relationship with a new girl (Jessica Szohr), though he can't move past the one with whom he believes he is meant to be with. When he goes to work at an observatory, he meets an astronomer (Allison Janney) who helps guide him back to the right path. "Sunlight Jr." stars Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon as "a Florida couple dealing with an unexpected pregnancy while holding minimum wage jobs." The film, also starring Norman Reedus, is directed by Laurie Collyer, the director of the award-winning "SherryBaby". "Sunlight" is currently in production in Florida.
Production is halfway through on the independent feature "The Red Robin", currently filming in Philadelphia. The film, directed by Michael Wechsler, features CEC's Adrian Correia (DP), Michael Meador (1st AD), Dave Barnes (Production Designer), and Michael Chandler (Stunts). The intense psychological thriller, starring Judd Hirsch, Ryan O'Nan, C.S. Lee, Caroline Lagerfelt and Joseph Lyle Taylor, focuses on the dynamics of a family whose dying patriarch stands accused of a shadowy past by one of his children. The shoot is currently being documented on the blog "Inside the Red Robin: The Making of the Feature Film". Make sure to check it out for a behind-the-scenes look at the film and info about the cast and crew.
Creative Entertainment Connections, New York 411 and Lisa Mastroianni in association with Doug LeClaire invite you to join us for the 25th Annual NY Production Holiday Party. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 22 from 7-10:30 PM at Marquee. Join us for drink special from 7-8 PM, a cash bar, and music all night. This year's event will specially honor the lives of Tommy Hyde and Elizabeth Wong.
CEC is currently looking for Winter 2011/2012 interns to join our busy New York City office. If you are an overachieving Type-A personality who is interested in film, television and talent management, we encourage you to apply directly to CEC. Interns must be organized, have excellent communication skills, phone etiquette, and the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently. This is an UNPAID internship. To receive college credit, you are responsible for all paperwork. Please direct all resumes and inquiries to alix@cec-entertainment.com.
CEC's Chris Chomyn, Director of Photography, was featured in Kodak's most recent issue of InCamera for the feature film "Hidden Moon". His second feature with director/writer/producer Jose "Pepe" Bojorque, "Hidden Moon" is a "modern-day romance about love, ambition and perception, which results unexpectedly when a young woman chases her lifelong dream." The film, which stars Wes Bentley, Ana Serradilla, Johnathon Schaech and Osvaldo de Leon, was filmed on location in Mexico City, Guanajuato and Veracruz, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, California. "Our story is rich with emotion; it takes place in a world filled with color, contrast and texture," Chomyn says. "Hidden Moon" is scheduled to premiere in 2012. Read more in Kodak's recent issue of InCamera.
This year, CEC clients have been hard at work on television projects, with many clients returning to and working on series for all the major networks. Dan Valverde, Editor, recently wrapped on USA's hit series "Royal Pains", having previously worked on FX's renowned drama series "Damages". David Ray, Editor, is currently working on CBS's freshman police drama "The 2-2", having also worked on Tom Fontana's "Borgia". Rick Dennis, Art Director, is currently working on CBS' new series "Unforgettable", which was recently given a full-season order. Stacy Rowe, Script Supervisor, recently wrapped on the upcoming HBO series "40" from "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin, having also worked on HBO's "How to Make it in America" and the pilot for Showtime's "House of Lies". Earlier this year, Dan Katzman, 1st AD, was on location in New Mexico working on USA's "In Plain Sight". Roger Bondelli, A.C.E. continues his stint as an editor on ABC's hit "Cougar Town", while Bill Henry and Amanda Pollack, Editors, work on the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg-produced series "Smash", set to premiere February 6 on NBC. CEC prides itself in having an impressive roster of experienced TV crew in New York City and beyond, with clients who have worked for networks such as FX, USA, ABC, NBC, CBS, MTV, HBO, Showtime, The History Channel and National Geographic.
The trailer is out for "Junction", the new thriller featuring CEC's Adrian Correia (Director of Photography), Phyllis Housen (Editor) and Amy L. Forsythe (Hair & Makeup Department Head). The film, directed by Tony Glazer, follows four strung-out meth-addicts who discover a dark secret about a homeowner during a burglary, pitting them not only against the police but against each other. And as they spiral out of control toward the explosive climax the lines blur between right and wrong until the final unexpected twist is revealed. The cast for "Junction" includes Tom Pelphrey, Anthony Rapp, Michael O'Keefe and David Zayas. Stay tuned for more details about the film's release. Find out more about the cast and crew.
Scott Derrickson's new found-footage film, featuring CEC's Arielle Toelke (Makeup Department Head), Satoko Ichinose (Hair Department Head), and Stacy Rowe (Script Supervisor), is wrapping up production in New York. Starring Ethan Hawke, the film "follows a journalist who moves his family into a house where another family was murdered. After moving in, he uncovers footage that leads to clues about the murders."
"Something in the Water," featuring CEC's Amy L. Forsythe as Makeup Department Head, has wrapped shooting in Beacon, New York. The film, which stars Academy Award Winner Melissa Leo, is about "a woman in her prime [who] puts her quirky passion for botany and her own life on hold to feed her adult daughter's ballooning pain pill addiction. When she has to rent out a room in their house for extra cash, a crusading, oddly sheltered environmentalist moves in and rekindles all of her desires." Stay tuned for more updates on "Something in the Water".
At the end of the month, two CEC DPs will be traveling internationally for film work. Jendra Jarnagin heads to France this weekend to shoot a documentary, while Chase Bowman leaves for Ghana to shoot a short film and trailer about human trafficking. We wish them both safe travels!
CEC's Manfred Reiff, Director of Photography, will be a guest speaker in a Phantom seminar presentation this Thursday at AbelCine. During the presentation, he will discuss the use of the Phantom camera as a creative tool and will provide an interactive demonstration of the Phantom Flex. The seminar will take place on Thursday, October 20 from 6-9 PM at AbelCine in New York City. Find out more at AbelCine.com.
Casting is underway for the feature film "This Shining Night", directed by Keith Oncale and Shawn Washburn. CEC's Donna McKenna, Casting Director, has locked in Eric Roberts and Kevin Brown to the film's cast list. Oscar-nominee Roberts has been featured in films such as "The Dark Knight" and "The Expendables" and television shows such as "The Young and the Restless", "Heroes" and "Law & Order". Brown is perhaps best known for his role as Dot Com on the hit NBC series "30 Rock", and can be seen in the indie rom-cam "Excuse Me for Living" (also cast by Donna McKenna) alongside Jerry Stiller, Wayne Knight and Christopher Lloyd.
CEC clients Manfred Reiff (Director/DP) and Ken MacLeod (Production Designer) have been busy working on several commercial shoots. Manfred recently shot and directed a spot for Humana healthcare as well as a commercial for the American Association of Orthodontists. Other recent DP credits include spots for Pepto-Bismol and FedEx. Ken MacLeod recently wrapped on a commercial shoot for Capital One Bank featuring Jimmy Fallon (airing now) as well as a spot for Schiff. View Manfred's Director/DP work. View Ken's Production Design work.
The documentary "Zombies: A Living History," featuring Amy L. Forsythe as Makeup Department Head, will premiere next month on the History Channel. The two hour special traces the history of zombie myths and legends from Europe's Black Plague to China's Terra Cotta Warriors to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. "Zombies" premieres Tuesday, October 25th at 8:00 PM on the History Channel.
The feature film "Cloudburst," featuring CEC's Thomas Harting as Director of Photography, will screen next month at the Vancouver International Film Festival. The film, from award winning director Thom Fitzgerald, tells the story of a lesbian couple who escape from their nursing home and head up to Canada to get married. Described as a "genuine cloud pleaser", the comedy/drama stars Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis, Brenda Fricker and Ryan Doucette. "Cloudburst" will screen on Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd as part of the festival's opening weekend highlights. Find out more about "Cloudburst" in the VIFF film guide.
CEC is excited to announce the addition of Michael Meador, 1st Assistant Director, to our roster. Michael's projects include the upcoming comedy "Revenge for Jolly", starring Kristen Wiig and Elijah Wood, and the Sundance hit "Higher Ground", starring and directed by Vera Farmiga. We are excited to welcome Michael on board.
The feature film "All's Faire in Love", featuring Dan Katzman as 1st AD, will be released in theaters this October. Regal Entertainment is partnering with Hanover House and Patriot Pictures to exclusively screen the comedy, which stars Christina Ricci. "The film, set in the world of Renaissance fairs, centers on the fight for the fair's top Shakespearean stage between Ricci's acting troupe and a devious rival actor's gang". Tickets go on sale on October 14 for a Friday, October 28 release. Read more about "All's Faire" on Deadline.
The indie drama "Yelling to the Sky," featuring Bill Henry, Editor, has been acquired by MPI after making its rounds in the festival circuit. The film, which stars the talented young actresses Gabourey Sidibe and Zoe Kravitz, focuses on a girl who must "fend for herself in a tough neighborhood when her family falls apart." MPI is planning a Spring 2012 theatrical release for the film, followed by DVD and video on demand releases. Read more about "Yelling to the Sky".
TNT's "Ricochet", featuring CEC's Thomas Harting as Director of Photography, has wrapped filming in New Orleans. The second entry in TNT's budding Tuesday Night Mystery Movie franchise, "Ricochet" stars John Corbett and Julie Benz and is based on the best-selling book by Sandra Brown. TNT's Tuesday Night Mystery movie franchise is slated to launch on the network this November. Read more about "Ricochet" on Deadline
Indie thriller/comedy "The Brass Teapot", featuring CEC's Arielle Toelke as Makeup Department Head and Satoko Ichinose as Hair Department Head, recently completed production in upstate New York. The film, based on Tim Macy's short story of the same name, stars Juno Temple and Michael Angarano as "a broke young couple who steal a brass teapot that produces cash whenever someone feels pain." Read More About "The Brass Teapot" Here
The film "Young Adult", featuring Script Supervisor Stacy Rowe, is scheduled to hit theaters this winter. The film, starring Charlize Theron, centers on "an alcoholic writer of young adult novels who returns to her small hometown to pursue an old high school love interest." "Young Adult" was directed by Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air", "Juno") and comes to theaters on December 9. Get a first look at the "Young Adult" poster here
We're happy to announce the addition of two new members to the CEC roster, Jeremy Conway (Production Designer) and Molly Rogers (Costume Designer). Jeremy and Molly have both worked on the HBO series "Sex and the City" as well as both feature films. Jeremy's additional credits include "Failure to Launch" and "School of Rock", while Molly's resume includes "The Devil Wears Prada", and "Confessions of a Shopaholic." CEC is excited to welcome these award winning designers on board.
Whit Stillman's highly-anticipated fourth film "Damsels in Distress", featuring CEC's Satoko Ichinose as Hair Department Head, will close out the 68th Venice Film Festival on Saturday, September 10th. The film, which stars Greta Gerwig and Adam Brody, follows a "trio of beautiful girls as they set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university." "Damsels" will have its world premiere screening in the Sala Grande following the awards Ceremony and will be distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. Read more about "Damsels in Distress" here
The independent comedy/drama "A Little Help", featuring cinematography by CEC's Thomas Harting, was released in theaters last Friday and has since been the subject of many positive reviews. The film, which stars The Office's Jenna Fischer and Chris O'Donnell, recently received a 3.5/4 star rating from Roger Ebert. Ebert describes the movie as a "clever and persuasive" film about a woman (Fischer) who is "very far from perfect, and that's why it's appealing". "A Little Help", directed by Michael J. Weithorn and co-starring Kim Coates and Ann Warren, is in theaters now. Read Roger Ebert's full review.
The feature film "Lucky" will open this Friday, July 15th in limited release in Los Angeles and New York. CEC's Steve Cubine served as Co-Producer, Line Producer and UPM for the film, which stars Colin Hanks, Jeffrey Tambor and Ann-Margret. "Lucky" is a comedy about a wannabe serial killer who wins the lottery and subsequently marries the woman of his dreams. As women start disappearing, a detective is assigned to investigate. When his wife discovers his secret, they must work to keep it from being discovered. "Lucky" will be showing in New York at the East Village Cinema.
CEC's Arielle Toelke (Makeup/SFX) and Emilee Fallo (Costume) recently completed an episode of the upcoming ABC series "Final Witness", shot on location in New Orleans, Louisiana. "Final Witness" is described as a "show about crime, but it's not about forensics or how police catch the bad guys. It is about relationships and the human heart. It is about how and why the crime happened. It relies on the voices of real people - eyewitnesses, friends, and close relations - to fill out the details of what happened." The series premiere will air Tuesday, September 14th at 10 P.M. on ABC. View the promo for Final Witness.
Principle photography on the independent roamantic comedy "Excuse Me for Living" began today in New York City. CEC teamed up with Writer/Director/Producer Ric Klass to provide 5 crew members for the production: Donna McKenna (Casting Director), Chase Bowman (Director of Photography), Amy L. Forsythe (Makeup Department Head), David Tabbert (Costume Designer), and Jill Barnes (Script Supervisor). The film follows a "charming, suicidal druggie who must obey his rehab-clinic's demand to lead a seniors men's group or face incarceration and lost the love of his psychiatrist's daughter." The all-star cast includes Tom Pelphrey, Christopher Lloyd, Wayne Knight, Jerry Stiller, Robert Vaughn, Melissa Archer, and Ewa da Cruz. CEC wishes the best of luck to the "EMFL" cast and crew!
Visit the official website for EMFL.
Production Designer Dave Barnes recently worked on the feature film "Lebanon, PA", starring Josh Hopkins and Samantha Mathis. It was recently announced that the film will be getting a limited release in New York City and Philadelphia theaters. Keep on the lookout for more information on the release of "Lebanon, PA".
Check out the official site for "Lebanon, PA".
Christopher Chomyn, Cinematographer, recently completed principal photography on the feature film "Hidden Moon". The film was shot on location in Mexico, with an international cast headed up by Wes Bentley, Ana Seradilla, Linda Gray and Jonathan Schaech. Make sure to check back for more updates on "Hidden Moon".
The feature film "Cost of a Soul", featuring cinematography by Chase Bowman, was the winner of Rogue's Big Break Movie Contest. The film is described as a "gritty tale of two veterans who return home from Iraq to the war-zone of their own slum neighborhood. Their lives collide as their own families become entangled in a web of crime and corruption."
Find out more about the Big Break Movie Contest.
We'd like to welcome the following clients to the CEC family... Lorraine Altamura, Hair/Makeup Artist
Roger Bondelli, A.C.E., Editor
Brinton Bryan, First Assistant Director
Steve Cubine, Line Producer
Payton Dunham, Line Producer/UPM
Amy L. Forsythe, Hair/Makeup Artist
Satoko Ichinose, Hair/Makeup Artist
Scott Maguire, Director of Photography
David Ray, Editor
Amanda Riley, Costume Designer
Michael Schwarz, Line Producer
David Tabbert, Costume Designer
CEC clients Adrian Correia (DP) and Amy L. Forsythe (Hair & Makeup Artist) recently wrapped on the feature film "Junction". The film, currently finishing up post-production, is being edited by CEC's Phyllis Housen. "Junction", directed by Tony Glazer, "follows four strung-out meth-addicts who discover a dark secret about a homeowner during a burglary, pitting them not only against the police but against each other." The film stars David Zayas ("Dexter"), Tom Pelphrey ("Guiding Light"), and Anthony Rapp ("Rent").
DP Chase Bowman recently worked on a shoot with Kelly Osbourne for Madonna and her daughter Lola's Material Girl Collection. Fashion icon Osbourne is the new celebrity muse for Material Girl's Spring 2011 collection. Check out the Material Girl Sizzle Reel to view Chase's work.
Adrian Correia, Director of Photography, recently received an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for the feature film "Sinking Sands". The films is a "psychological drama that tells the story of a couple in a loving marriage that turns into one of violence and abuse when Jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident. The project is intended to create awareness on the continuous existence of abuse among today's households. It is an effort to show a side of defence that is proactive." Including Best Cinematography, "Sinking Sands" received nine Africa Movie Academy Awards for 2011. The AMAA's are the Oscars-equivalent for the continent of Africa. The awards show will take place on March 27 at Glorland Cultural Centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa in Nigeria. Congratulations to Adrian on his nomination!
If you caught this year's Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 13, you most likely didn't miss Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" performance. CEC's Arielle Toelke, Makeup / SFX Artist, contributed to the performance by designing the mannequin heads that decorated Gaga's organ. From Ace Showbiz: "Half-way through the song, she played the organ surrounded by gleaming mannequin heads, switching the club-anthem to a powerful ballad." The custom-made heads also appear in Gaga's recently released music video for "Born This Way", her latest chart-topping single in over 10 countries. Read more about Gaga's Grammy performance here. View Lady Gaga's video for "Born This Way".
The feature film "Yelling to the Sky", edited by CEC & MMA's Bill Henry, was recently confirmed as one of the first eight titles for the Competition program of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival. The film, directed by Victoria Mahoney and starring Zoe Kravitz, Gabouray Sidibe, and Tim Blake Nelson, will have its World Premiere at the festival. The elite Competition program showcases approximately 20 films that "set the course for the future and highlight new trends. The Competition presents big names, stars and masters of the film trade. But time and again the Competition also discovers films made by new talents who are not yet internationally well-known." The Berlin International Film Festival will take place from February 10-20, 2011. CEC congratulates Bill Henry, Editor, on his hard work and accomplishment. Read the official press release to learn more about the 2011 Competition films
Antoine Douaihy, 2nd Unit Director and recent addition to our roster, recently completed Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" with Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, and Carey Mulligan. Antoine has since jumped on Stephen Daldry's "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close", which will star Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. "Extremely Loud", an adaptation of the September 11-themed novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, is currently in pre-production. Antoine is co-repped by CEC and The Michael Moore Agency. His other credits include "Charlie Wilson's War" and "The Manchurian Candidate".
Visit Antoine's website to view his reel
Adrian Correia, Director of Photography, recently wrapped on the feature "Art Machine". The film, from critically acclaimed Sundance writer/director Doug Karr, features an all-star cast including Joseph Cross ("Milk", "Running with Scissors"), Jessica Szohr ("Gossip Girl", "Piranha 3D"), and Joey Lauren Adams ("Chasing Amy", "Big Daddy"). Casting for the film was done by CEC and MMA's Barden/Schnee Casting. "I am so thrilled to be making Art Machine with such a fantastic cast and crew. From the unbelievable performances to the killer visual aesthetic, each day we're exceeding my goals and achieving the next to impossible on this project. And the response to what we're capturing on set has been truly fantastic", said Karr in a recent interview. Following "Art Machine", Adrian began production on the feature "Junction", which is currently shooting. CEC's Phyllis Housen, Editor, is also a part of the "Junction" team. Keep on the lookout for further updates on "Art Machine" and "Junction".
Barden/Schnee Casting was recognized at last week's Gotham Independent Film Awards with the prize for Best Ensemble Cast for "Winter's Bone", which also walked away with the award for Best Feature. The critically acclaimed feature film also leads this year's upcoming Spirit Awards with seven nominations, including nods for Best Feature, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. "Winter's Bone" additionally won Best Picture in January at the Sundance Film Festival. The Emmy-nominated team of Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee have fully-staffed, permanent offices in Los Angeles and New York. Some recently completed films now in post-production or awaiting release include "The Help" (Dreamworks), "Dolphin Tale" (Alcon Entertainment), "Machine Gun Preacher" (Relativity), "The Moth Diaries" (Pressman Films), and the soon-to-be-released "Conan 3D" (Nu Image/Millenium Films). Look for Barden/Schnee Casting's upcoming films at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival: Thomas McCarthy's "Win Win", Dito Montiel's "The Son of No One", and Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, "Higher Ground". Gotham Independent Film Awards
CEC's Amanda Pollack has been cutting footage for the upcoming MTV series "Skins", based on the hit British series of the same name. Don't miss the premiere on January 17, 2011 at 10/9 c. Check out the official website for MTV's "Skins".
Creative Entertainment Connections and New York 411 in association with Doug LeClaire invite you to join us for the 2010 New York Holiday Production Gathering. The event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 22 from 7-11 PM at Legends NYC. The event will feature free appetizers for the first hour sponsored by CEC and NY 411, a cash bar, and music all night. View the New York 411 website. Check out the venue, Legends NYC.
Donna McKenna, Casting Director, was recently interviewed for an article on NYCastings.com. Check out the full article for Donna's networking advice and for information on her monthly Filmmaker's Connection event. Read the full interview with Donna.
Manfred Reiff, Director of Photography, was recently featured in a press release for Panasonic after using their new AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D camcorder on a recent project. Manfred used the 3D camera to shoot a piece of video art entitled "Time Suite III", which "depicts moving, animated type, projected on the human form, and shot in 3D." The video, which was shot at night on a Manhattan rooftop, will be featured at the upcoming Art Basel Miami Artfairs Week in early December. This event is considered by many as the most important art show in the country. Read Panasonic's full press release and view stills from the shoot.
CEC recently teamed up with View the photo of Chase on set for NASCAR.
CEC clients Eric Robbins (Director of Photography) and Emilee Fallo (Costume Designer) recently wrapped on a spot for Rock Band 3, shot at night on a New York City rooftop. Eric Robbins captured stunning shots of the bridges and skyline of the city, while Emilee Fallo's fashion styling made the entire cast look truly rock star worthy. The commercial for this highly popular, award-winning music video game features the music of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Check out the video below, and keep an eye out for the spot on the air! View the commercial for "Rock Band 3".
Mary Frederickson (Production Designer) and the creative team behind The Molecule (Visual Effects) recently wrapped on the upcoming feature film "Theo", starring Mira Sorvino. The Molecule completed animation and visual effects for the film, while Mary designed the sets for the production. View the teaser trailer by following the link below, and keep on the lookout for upcoming news on "Theo". View the teaser trailer for "Theo".
Jendra Jarnagin's cinematography on the short film "The Pond" will be showcased at the 10th annual New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth, NH. The film is a "moving and surprising story about a young woman distraught over the death of her husband, who sets about scattering his ashes in a place they had both loved and in doing so makes a discovery for which no one could ever be prepared. The richly cinematic film was shot entirely in the picturesque state of New Hampshire." "The Pond" made its world premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, followed by screenings at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival and the Rhode Island International Film Festival, where it won the 2010 Directorial Discovery Grand Prize Award. The film will screen first during the festival's "New Hampshire Night" on Thursday, October 14, then again throughout the festival weekend. Find out more about this year's New Hampshire Film Festival Find out more information and view the film's teaser on The Pond's website
Cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin recently completed production on "In Between Men", a "sexy new dramedy about All-American guys who feel caught between two worlds, not truly knowing where they fit in." Jendra recently discussed her work at Createasphere's HD Expo on September 22nd in New York City. The panel she contributed to, "An Epic Conversation with Ted Schilowitz: A RED Camera Case Study", presented the newest developments of the RED camera, which Jendra used during her shoot for the upcoming series. Writer / Creator Quincy Morris had nothing but rave reviews when it came to Ms. Jarnagin's work: "To watch Jendra work is a marvel. I liken it to observing an old-world watchmaker craft an elegant timepiece - intricate, detailed, savvy, possessing a knowledge of the inner workings of all the moving parts, resulting in harmonious motion that can last a lifetime. In filmmaking, Jendra brings harmony to all of the moving parts of the medium- tone, color, lighting, emotion, all of the storytelling that happens between the words on the page. Jendra brought a vision and feel to 'In Between Men' beyond my wildest dreams. Her balance of risk-taking with customary approaches delivered more than I could have hoped for. 'In Between Men' looks phenomenal!" The web series was recently featured in Dave Hollander's Huffington Post article, "So What Exactly is a Golf Lesbian?" From the article: "In Between Men is a new web series, supported by Marc Jacobs, that, according to its publicist 'is about masculine, gay men who feel caught between two worlds. Obviously, they are not straight, nor do they identify with the behaviors of mainstream gay social scene for the most part, so they live somewhere in between.' The series will have seven 10 minutes episodes beginning in November (premiere episode TBA)." View stills from the "In Between Men" shoot here Read about Jendra, HD Expo panelist, on Createasphere's website Read Dave Hollander's article from The Huffington Post Find out more about "In Between Men"
Steadicam Operator Ari Robbins is featured in the September issue of American Cinematographer magazine, produced by the American Society of Cinematographers. The article discusses the ALEXA camera system, used on a shoot for the short film "World Cup". Read the full article on the ASC's website, complete with photos from the shoot.
Steadicam Operator Ari Robbins used the ground-breaking ALEXA digital camera on the short film "World Cup". "World Cup", commissioned for an event at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood, was the first U.S. production to use the revolutionary new ALEXA camera system. See Ari in action with the ALEXA camera on the set of "World Cup". Read Ari's comments on using the camera on The ARRI Group's website
Director of Photography Chase Bowman's work on the award-winning feature film "Listen to Your Heart" will be showcased in a free public screening in Times Square. Brought to you by the New York City International Film Festival, a variety of shorts and features will be shown publicly in Times Square for the first time ever. "Listen to Your Heart", the story of a struggling NYC musician who falls in love with a wealthy, hearing-impaired girl from Connecticut, will be screened at 8:15 PM on August 27, 2010. View the full schedule of Times Square screenings on the NYCIFF website
Director of Photography Adrian Correia recently completed production on the ESPN original web series, "Mayne Street." Check out the Emmy-nominated series on the ESPN website
Director of Photography Jendra Jarnagin recently showcased her talents on a shoot for the band The Jim Jones Revue. Jendra shot the music video in 3D, using a special 3D camera. Learn more about the 3D cameras used for this shoot
Christopher Chomyn is featured in the Summer 2010 issue of Filmmaker Magazine, discussing the latest in high-definition video technology. Read the full article on Filmmaker Magazine's website
Christopher Chomyn was recently featured on the USC School of Cinematic Arts' website for his cinematography on the feature "Wild About Harry". Director and co-writer Gwen Wynne says, "Chris is a wonderful DP to work with, especially for those directors that cherish the beauty of film and its glory found in shadow and light." Read the full article on SCA's website
WILD ABOUT HARRY, starring Josh Peck, Tate Donovan, and Danielle Savre took home
two awards at the 2010 CineGear Expo. Christopher Chomyn accepted
the award for Best Cinematographer, while Director Gwen Wynne won the award for Best Feature.
Chase Bowman was recently featured in American Cinematographer's June issue for his use of False Color with the
Red One digital camera. American Cinematographer: "Tricks of the Trade"
HARVEST won the Best American Independent Feature Film award at the 34th
Cleveland Int'l Film Festival, which ended on March 28, 2010. Sirad Balducci line produced the film which played to sold-out screenings, and audience response was truly
incredible. HARVEST played in a
category with a dozen films highlighted at very nice festivals already,
including Handsome Harry, Dear Lemon Lima, The Joneses, The Taqwacores,
Timer, Toe to Toe, Paper Man, and others. 34th Cleveland Int'l Film Festival CEC's James Quattrochi and his latest project "THE SINATRA CLUB" has been featured in HTM Magazine. Find the exclusive interview here HELENA FROM THE WEDDING, edited by CEC’s Jennifer Lilly, to premiere in the narrative features competition at SXSW 2010! National Lampoon's SNATCHED, edited by CEC's Chris Martini, premiers at The Slamdance Film Festival on Saturday January 23rd at 8:00PM. Slamdance is held in Park City, Utah. This marks the second consecutive year that a film produced by Flim Flam Films will be screened for Slamdance audiences. Last year, DIRTY MOVIE amused and shocked attendees and this year, Flim Flam softens things up just a bit with this great little movie. Joining Ernie are Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman and Jay Thomas. Read more about Ernest Borgnine and SNATCHED Watch the behind-the-scenes video for MOTHER'S DAY, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and featuring steadicam work by CEC's Ari Robbins.
Check out the trailer for CEC Screenwriter Eddie Nickerson and Cinematographer Chris Lavasseur's feature "Wrong Turn At Tahoe." A group of tough talking gangsters go to war with another group of gangsters when a collector inadvertently kills a made man.Congratulations to CEC Stunt Coordinator Brian Schuley (of GZ Entertainment) and his lovely bride Monica on their recent nuptials!
Jeffrey Cunningham's "Another Harvest Moon" premiered at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Below is a picture from the press conference for "Moon" (Seated left to right, Jerry Stiller, director Greg Swartz, Anne Meara, Ernest Borgnine and Doris Roberts).
 Tate Steinsiek in the History Channel series "Clash of the Gods." The series debuted August 3rd and will run for 10 episodes. The first episode, Clash of the Gods: Zeus, will re-air Friday, August 7th at 11:00pm.
View the full schedule for the "Clash of the Gods" series... CEC'S UPM Jason Pinardo volunteers with "Follow Me and Lead," a youth organization that teaches students the process of film-making from start to finish. From various schools in the South Jersey area, students join together explore screenwriting, preproduction, filming and post-production.Learn more from their Facebook page and see video of Jason talking to the students... Check out Jendra Jarnagin's interview up now on Massify.Check out the interview here... CEC is proud to announce that DP Jeffery Cunningham's feature "Another Harvest Moon" will be premiering at this year’s Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 7th. Actor Ernest Borgnine, who stars in "Moon", will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement award before the screening.
Congratulations to DP Jendra Jarnagin who is featured in July's American Cinematographer magazine. This month's Short Takes column features the web series "Puppy Love."CEC Alliance Partner 24DP creates a BUZZ - auctioning off Director Dominic Lahiff & Full Services on EBAY...Director of Photography Matthew MacCarthy's most recent music video for the strong "Booty Dew" by GS Boyz has been featured on BET's 106 & Park recently, as well as on many hip-hop websites.CEC is currently shopping a reality show starring former Olympic champion figure skater Oksana Baiul to major networks. The show is produced by production company client Burner Media and Oksana Baiul.
Writer Mike Dilliberti has signed on to rewrite the remake of the 1985 comedy Brewster’s Millions for Warner Brothers. The original was directed by Walter Hill and starred Richard Pryor.
Writer Eddie Nickerson’s High Moon has been optioned by Allentown Films at Universal. The script is a horror western about an outlaw who must save a small town from ferocious werewolves.
Lovely by Surprise which features costume designs by Eden Miller is slated for a June 30 DVD release. The film has been an Official Selection at many major film festivals and the winner of Winner of the Special Jury Prize at Seattle International Film Festival, and the New Filmmakers Forum Award at St. Louis International Film Festival. Prior to the DVD release, there will be screenings throughout the nation and special online teasers available.
Split Ends was awarded the Home Grown Award for Best New Jersey Film at the Garden State Film Festival. The film featured the work of Director of Photography Jendra Jarnagin, Editor Anisha Tomlinson, and Steadicam Operator Afton Grant. Congratulations!Check out the film's official website here...
The CEC Team wishes to congratulate all of our clients who have worked on projects that will be featured at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival!
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Steadicam Operator Afton Grant recently worked on the Saturday Night Live smash hit digital short J***** in My Pants, starring Andy Samberg, for the new single from The Lonely Island's debut album "INCREDIBAD".Mature audiences click below to see the video…
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on a commercial shoot in Connecticut. Chase Bowman, Director of Photography, and Mary Frederickson, Production Designer, both contributed their talents to the shoot. Check out CEC's new Facebook fan page to view a photo of Chase on set with the technodolly.
