August 13, 2007 - ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLETED ON "REMEMBERING PHIL"

Pickup shots and additional scenes were shot and completed over the 3-day stretch of August 11th to 13th. Along with the usual assortment of POV's, inserts and establishing shots, the bulk of the work consisted of two mini-films -- the über-violent Miles Delaney opus "St. Mary's Tourniquet" and the laugh-tracked "Ode to a Forklift" -- which are to be featured within the larger whole of "Remembering Phil." A good time was had by all, and my extra special thanks go out to Michael Katz, Yolanda Romersa, Kara Stephens, Donna Sexton, Marko Bratina and Rich Malkin, among many others, for doing what needed to be done by any means necessary.

May 4, 2007 - "REMEMBERING PHIL" - IT'S A WRAP!!!

Yes, friends, it's true! Principal photography has been completed on the independent feature film "Remembering Phil." The project, produced through Prevalent Films, wrapped shooting at 1:35 a.m. on Friday, May 4th, and now begins the initial stages of post-production.

For those of you who have not been following the story from the outset, the wonderful ensemble cast is headed by Nicholas Turturro, Christina Murphy, Joanne Kelly, Steve Valentine, Peter Dobson, Frank Bonner and Dan Castellaneta. My deepest director's thanks go to our talented and dedicated crew, especially my director of photography Kara Stephens and, of course, writer-producer Michael Katz, for his vision, determination and trust.

Lots more behind-the-scenes photos to come. I promise...

FINAL DAY CAST & CREW PHOTO: ROW 1, left to right: April Glover (art director), Emily Taylor (set dresser), Samantha Luu (2nd AD), Tiba Edelmann (assistant coordinator), J.P. Perry (camera assistant); ROW 2, left to right: Travis Martin (1st AD), Kevin Hunsen (boom operator), Christina Murphy (actress, "Debbie"), Nick Turturro (actor, "Phil"), Yolanda Romersa (associate producer), Brian Smith (director-producer), Michael Katz (writer-producer), Cherri Stoute (gaffer), Marian Ng (key grip), Sarah Fleming (costume designer); ROW 3, left to right: Mike Dennert (script supervisor), Suzi Hale (hair & makeup), Philipp Edelmann (production coordinator), Kara Stephens (director of photography), Michael Lockridge (camera operator/1st AC), Brandon Musselman (grip).

April 26, 2007 - VULTURES...?

So now I'm working with vultures?! Who says being a film director is all about glamour and beauty? And just try communicating subtleties of motivation to a carrion bird....

Then again, the lovely Christina Murphy seemed to be having a good time with the winged creature...

April 17, 2007 - "Remembering Phil" shoots on the Universal Studios lot

And we've got the sign to prove it. What's next? Maybe we'll get our own tram-stop attraction on the backlot, like King Kong or Jaws... or maybe an actual ride like Jurassic park.

Thank you to Michelle Chubarov of Universal for making it remarkably easy for a little indie film like ours to shoot like the big guys.

December 2006 - ROSE 13 CREATIVE teams up with LA PALOMA PRODUCTIONS

Los Angeles, CA - In a move designed to expand music video and commercial production opportunities in both English and Spanish-language media, La Paloma Productions and executive producer Yolanda Romersa have teamed up with director Brian Smith and his Rose 13 Creative imprint. In the partnership, creative and conceptual work will be handled under the Rose 13 banner, while La Paloma will execute day-to-day production operations.

For director Brian Smith, best known for his work with the groups Monster Magnet and Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, the move was sparked by the desire to target the burgeoning Spanish-language media market. For La Paloma founder and executive producer Yolanda Romersa, partnering with Smith allows her to expand her efforts in the field of music video production.

Yolanda Romersa is the managing partner for La Paloma Productions, LLC, which has previously concentrated its efforts in the realms of live music and theatre enterprises. For the company's debut theatrical production, Romersa brought the bi-lingual musical Paloma to the Los Angeles stage. To date, Paloma has been presented at the Hudson Backstage in Hollywood, Casa de Sousa in Plazita Olvera, and the Hispanic Women’s Conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Also in the works is a feature film adaptation of the musical, as well as development of other stage and screen projects.

In addition to her producing background, Romersa is an accomplished actress and vocalist and her voice has graced TV commercial jingles for La Opinion and Glamour Shots. Her vocals were also featured on a song from The Young and the Restless, for which she shared co-songwriting credits. "As a longtime singer and performer myself, producing music videos is a natural for me," Romersa says, "and joining forces with Brian is an exciting step on that path."

April 21, 2006 - SPEED BAG goes online at The Spec Spot

We are very proud to announce that our Chocolate Milk "Speed Bag" commercial is now online at TheSpecSpot.com. The 35mm spot, filmed at Oscar de la Hoya's youth boxing gym in East Los Angeles, stars former IBF Jr. Leightweight champion Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez and a cast of skilled professional and amateur boxers. My sincerest thanks to all of our wonderful cast and crew members along with everyone else who helped out with the project. We couldn't have done it without you!

With over 1,000 members and more than 1.5 million page views to date, The Spec Spot is the most prominent online showcase for quality spec work on the world wide web, and we are very happy to have our work now available to such a wide audience. So check out "Speed Bag" at The Spec Spot...there's no cost and no registration necessary. Plus, there are a lot of other entertaining spots online there, too.

 

August 29, 2005 - Key Club premieres Poets & Pornstars, Rachael Leigh Cook in "Monkey"

The Key Club in West Hollywood, California gave the big screen treatment for the August 29th premiere of the new music video "Monkey" for local L.A. heroes Poets & Pornstars. A packed house was treated to the first public glimpse of the video, on dozens of wide-screen projection TVs, following a rocking live set by the band. The clip stars actress Rachael Leigh Cook as a music lover who will go to any lengths for a wicked dose of rock & roll.

Set in a nearly defunct desert brothel and its subterranean catacombs, the video juxtaposes colorful visuals and offbeat humor with a ferocious performance by singer Hal Ozsan and the hot new band. 

MTV Real World and Surreal Life diva Trishelle Cannatella also makes an appearance as a particularly jaded lady of the evening.

August 7, 2004 - Monster Magnet's "Unbroken" video makes MTV debut on Headbangers Ball; causes a stir on the Howard Stern Show

On the heels of its IFILM success, the mighty "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)" video made its first MTV Networks appearance, as the featured new clip on Headbangers Ball.

Earlier in the week, the video was a hot topic of discussion on Howard Stern's nationally syndicated radio and TV show, thanks to video cast member and adult film star Corina Taylor.

June 30, 2004 - Monster Magnet spends a month in iFILM Top 10.

The music video for Monster Magnet's new single "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)" was added in June to the music video playlist of IFILM.com.  Within days, it had climbed the IFILM music video charts, with more than 2,200 viewings in its first week alone. The clip spent the entire month of June in the Music Video Top 10, reaching the #3 position on the Pop/Rock Video ladder, and the #6 position for all music videos on the system. 

December 23, 2003 - Lucyfire's "Pain Song" dancer named Playboy's 50th Anniversary Playmate!

Back in 2001, music video fans and film festival audiences alike were treated to an early look at sexy Colleen Shannon in Lucyfire's epic "Pain Song" video. Playing a silver-clad, fluorescent-wigged Vegas vixen who meets a tragic fate in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, Colleen was a joy to work with and left an indelible mark on the video.

And now, less than three years later, she has triumphed over nearly 10,000 other hopefuls to be selected by Playboy Magazine as their 50th Anniversary Playmate (aka Miss January 2004) for the magazine's special 50th Anniversary Issue.

 

Congratulations, Colleen, and Happy Holidays everyone!

March 2003 - "New Ground" spot wins 2003 NARM Advertising Award as Best Television Commercial

The commercial spot for the Welk Music Group and their New Ground CD release was honored at the annual NARM Convention and Awards Banquet in Orlando, Florida.  Read the full story here.

October 2002 - Willard clip debuts on Sunset Blvd. video billboard

Making its debut high above the Sunset Strip on the giant video billboard adjacent to the House of Blues, this 30 second commercial spot introduced the band Willard to a traffic-captive, often gridlocked audience.  Airing every five minutes from 6:00 am to midnight, and visible from as far away as the Griffith Observatory, the 200+ spin barrage proved that perhaps the best way to bring an audience to a band is by bringing the band directly to the people.

Summer 2002 - Robert Bradley's "Train" takes to the air...literally!

The music video version of the Robert Bradley project has been featured by Delta Airlines as part of their in-flight entertainment on all domestic routes during the months of June and July, 2002.  In the process, the clip was exposed to an estimated 8 million Delta passengers (on more than 56,000 flights), proving once again that there are many ways to bring music and visuals to the people!

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October 15, 2008 - BEVERLY HILLS HI-DEF FILM FEST selects “REMEMBERING PHIL” for its 2008/09 edition

Next up on the film festival circuit for “Remembering Phil” will be the 3rd annual Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Fest. The festival runs from December 26, 2008 through January 4, 2009. Exact screening date and time TBA, as well as related special events.

All films in the festival will be presented at the historic Fine Arts Theatre, located at 8556 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Recently restored, the classic movie palace has a a capacity of more than 400, and utilizes a state of the art HD digital projection system.

September 13, 2008 - BIG BEAR LAKE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL showcases “REMEMBERING PHIL”

On September 13th, “Remembering Phil” was presented as an Official Selection of the 2008 Big Bear Lake International FIlm Festival. The screening was held at 4:00 PM at Village Theatres North, Big Bear Lake, and was attended by the largest audience of any feature film at the festival. Attendees included many industry professionals, as well as other filmmakers and a large contingent of Big Bear Lake local residents.

Now in its ninth year, The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the emerging talent of screenwriters and independent filmmakers within the idyllic setting of Big Bear Lake. The festival screens independent feature films, short films, student films, documentaries, animation and family films.

August 14, 2008 - "REMEMBERING PHIL" holds World Premiere at DOWNTOWN FILM FESTIVAL, LOS ANGELES

“Remembering Phil”, the new independent feature film starring Nicholas Turturro, Christina Murphy and Dan Castellaneta, had its World Premiere Thursday, August 14th, as an Official Selection of the inaugural Downtown Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film , directed by Rose 13’s Brian Smith, screened at 9:30 PM at Laemmle’s Grande Theatre, on Figueroa Street in Downtown LA.

The inaugural Downtown Film Festival, Los Angeles (DFFLA), is the first dedicated film festival in the historic core of the Entertainment Capital of the World. The five-day event, running from August 13th through 17th, will present 23 feature and 180 short films at venues throughout Downtown L.A.

Writer-producer Michael Katz and director Brian Smith at the festival headquarters at the Performing Arts Center.