I hope you'll check out the film!
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Sunday, April 05, 2020
The Promotion is Lifting Off!
I just learned that The Promotion has been accepted to the 2020 Lift Off Sessions, a film festival in the UK! I am assuming it's online, but I've not received a schedule. Stay tuned for more information! In the meantime, stay safe and healthy!
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The Promotion YouTube Premiere!
It's finally here! Please join writer/director/producer Jason Prugar during the YouTube Premiere of The Promotion tomorrow evening!
The show will start at 6PM, and Jason will there to answer your comments and questions.
We had to wait to put the film online due to Film Festival restrictions: some fests wouldn't consider the film if it was online before they picked their lineup. That time has passed, and we are thrilled to share this film with you!
Just go here to view the film.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
A New Year...And a New Film!
2019 is in the rearview mirror and we are now into what many online are calling the Roaring 20s. With the new year comes a new beginning, and for us here at Stunod Pictures, a new film!
Over the holiday break, we shot a short film titled Sources Say. It's a look at bullying in the corporate world. It is the first film I've made in a long while without the help of my longtime producing partner, Bryan Schaefer, who was not available for personal reasons. And my other producing partner, Trevor Stynes, a fixture in front of the camera, had to back out for a family emergency.
I had the talents of my partner in life and in film, Michelle Kreeger, who helped me put this film together. We were able to use her office and off-street parking lot for the entirety of production. Adam McAllister, star of The Promotion, snagged two actors for the role, helping out on the casting side.
The biggest change for me is on the technical side: Cameras! Michelle got me two Canon EOS t4i Rebel DSLR cameras as a gift. Not only could I know shoot in 1080P video, but I can cut shoot time down by having two cameras going at once. Utilizing multiple cameras on Brogue enabled me to shoot the entire film in six hours, and I hoped to cut down my shooting time on Sources Say. To my delight, I saved a half day of shooting as a result.
This film was not without its roadblocks, however, which bodes well for the film. A few days before shooting, co-star Rob Myers, who was slated to play the antagonist, the Boss, had to reduce his role. Fortunately, David Clayton pegged to play the Designer, was prepared enough to switch places with Rob. They both did excellent work.
As I type this, I am taking a break from editing the film. Below are ten behind the scenes pictures of the film, taken by Jeneh Bangura, wife of co-star Gibril. I am excited to share these with you, and I look forward to sharing the completed project!
Over the holiday break, we shot a short film titled Sources Say. It's a look at bullying in the corporate world. It is the first film I've made in a long while without the help of my longtime producing partner, Bryan Schaefer, who was not available for personal reasons. And my other producing partner, Trevor Stynes, a fixture in front of the camera, had to back out for a family emergency.
I had the talents of my partner in life and in film, Michelle Kreeger, who helped me put this film together. We were able to use her office and off-street parking lot for the entirety of production. Adam McAllister, star of The Promotion, snagged two actors for the role, helping out on the casting side.
The biggest change for me is on the technical side: Cameras! Michelle got me two Canon EOS t4i Rebel DSLR cameras as a gift. Not only could I know shoot in 1080P video, but I can cut shoot time down by having two cameras going at once. Utilizing multiple cameras on Brogue enabled me to shoot the entire film in six hours, and I hoped to cut down my shooting time on Sources Say. To my delight, I saved a half day of shooting as a result.
This film was not without its roadblocks, however, which bodes well for the film. A few days before shooting, co-star Rob Myers, who was slated to play the antagonist, the Boss, had to reduce his role. Fortunately, David Clayton pegged to play the Designer, was prepared enough to switch places with Rob. They both did excellent work.
As I type this, I am taking a break from editing the film. Below are ten behind the scenes pictures of the film, taken by Jeneh Bangura, wife of co-star Gibril. I am excited to share these with you, and I look forward to sharing the completed project!
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
We Did It Again!
Not only did The Promotion make the Digital Monthly Online Film Fest's Top 10 List again, but we finished as the #4 most watched film! Help us try to get to #1 by viewing the film here.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
More Accolades for The Promotion
On Halloween, The Promotion was accepted to the Digital Monthly Online Film Festival. It shows a new crop of films on the 1st of every month. In November, The Promotion can be viewed here.
We just got word this past Monday that for the 45th week of the festival, The Promotion is one of the Top 10 Films! We're very proud of this honor.
Let's see if we can't keep this momentum going. Check out the film here.
We just got word this past Monday that for the 45th week of the festival, The Promotion is one of the Top 10 Films! We're very proud of this honor.
Great News for the Promotion!
The Promotion had a successful screening at The Lancaster International Short Film Festival! First off, we were nominated for the Homegrown Award!
About a dozen of the cast and crew's family/friends came to see the film, and we even got some pictures on the red carpet!
The film played during a 2-hour block of short films. Afterwards, director Jason Prugar participated in a Q&A.
It was a great night!
About a dozen of the cast and crew's family/friends came to see the film, and we even got some pictures on the red carpet!
The film played during a 2-hour block of short films. Afterwards, director Jason Prugar participated in a Q&A.
It was a great night!
Sunday, May 05, 2019
John Baxter to Compose Music for The Promotion
I am happy to announce that John Baxter has been tapped to compose music for The Promotion.
John Baxter was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He began his musical study with piano lessons at the age of 8 and began composing at the age of 13 while also learning the guitar and violin. After matriculating at Yale University, John started arranging for his choir groups and pops orchestra. Also while at Yale, John began his conducting career, beginning with his choir group, Pitches and Tones.
After graduation, John received acceptance into New York University’s Film Scoring program in Fall 2017. Since then he has worked on more than 40 films, commercials, television programs, and
video games with directors from around the world such as Greece, Australia, Canada, and Great Britain. He is an active composer, media collaborator, piano-er, arranger, conductor, and producer.
You can learn more about his music here.
We are very excited to have John on board!
John Baxter was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He began his musical study with piano lessons at the age of 8 and began composing at the age of 13 while also learning the guitar and violin. After matriculating at Yale University, John started arranging for his choir groups and pops orchestra. Also while at Yale, John began his conducting career, beginning with his choir group, Pitches and Tones.
After graduation, John received acceptance into New York University’s Film Scoring program in Fall 2017. Since then he has worked on more than 40 films, commercials, television programs, and
video games with directors from around the world such as Greece, Australia, Canada, and Great Britain. He is an active composer, media collaborator, piano-er, arranger, conductor, and producer.
You can learn more about his music here.
We are very excited to have John on board!
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