Do you want to be an extra in a movie?
Here’s your chance! Higher Definition Media is in need of extras for their upcoming feature film! Available extra parts range from talent show attendees (250+ needed), doctors, nurses, neighbors, farm laborers, cement plant employees, social workers, moonshiners, and everything in between. Our shoot dates are from July 6th to August 6th in the Bakersfield, Shafter, Tehachapi and Bodfish areas. If you’re at all interested send me an email at amberw8@gmail.com. Also, feel free to share this with anyone and everyone you think may be interested. Thank you!
A brief introduction to our latest Feature Film!
HDM is in pre-production of it’s third feature film! The journey of this film, entitled “The Measure of a Man”, started back in November of last year when Elizabeth Waite, inspired by her own true story and the unforgettable memories of her father, began to write her first screenplay. She brought it to the attention of HDM and pre-production started almost immediately. Fast forward to today and her screenplay, originally titled “Songs my Father Sang”, is well on it’s way to becoming a reality! We’ve worked countless hours on pre-production work including casting, permits, location searches, etc. and finally we’ll start our 5 week shoot on July 5th with some of the most talented cast and crew ever. I can’t express how excited I am to be involved! I can’t say this enough but it’s a really great script and it’s going to make for one amazing film!
“After being raised in an Oklahoma orphanage, 15 year-old Donald makes his way to California during the depression. He meets Emogene, the daughter of poor migrant farm laborers, and together they set out to break the cycle of poverty and ignorance.
This is the inspiring true story of Donald P. Bailey, a charming, and eccentric father of nine, who’s charisma and optimism set him apart from the average dad. But his golden voice made him a legend to his posterity for generations. His unique life is remembered through the eyes of his daughter, Elizabeth.”
More updates to come including casting, our first meet-up with the cast, the story behind the Sunset house and a Bailey family photo! To see clips from our other two films, Stamped! and Phase Two, check out our Film/TV Gallery.
“The Measure of a Man” Casting
Casting is well underway for our next feature film “The Measure of a Man”. We are in our first day of auditions in Hollywood. We have seen some tremendously talented actors. We are very excited and will be sharing our cast lineup soon. Still have two weeks more of auditioning down here to go. Exciting times!
The Matson Kids, world premiere! | Family Shoot
Here is a little something I cooked up when my sister Emily was in town with her family… Enjoy!
Watch similar videos in our Family/Kids Gallery.
Phase Two Teaser Trailer
As promised here is the Phase Two Teaser Trailer that premiered at the 2009 Bakersfield Comic Con. If you’re interested in watching more clips from the movie you can check out the Phase Two facebook page. Principle photography for Phase Two is completed, now it’s just a matter of editing, and then on to the PREMIER!
In the meantime check out other films we’ve produced in our FILM/ TV GALLERY.
Phase Two at Comic Con!
HDM’s second feature film Phase Two, was recently featured at the Bakersfield Comic Con on November 8th! We were privileged to attend in support of the film that we’ve worked so hard on. A few of the Phase Two actors even attended including Jessica Erin Sylvia, Robin Steffen, Shawn Piccinino, and Paul Wolverton. The turnout was pretty good and the reaction from the audience was great. It was really nice getting to catch up with everyone from the movie and hear all about their new and upcoming projects. It was SO nice to get to attend Comic-Con and the Phase Two trailer premier! It gave me just a little taste of what the actual movie premier is going to be like and I can’t wait for that day! We will certainly keep you, our dedicated readers, informed about the progress of the movie and can’t wait to see YOU at the premier.
We’re hoping to get the actual movie trailer up soon but until then here’s a clip from the feature film Phase Two.
Zombie High – The Premiere!
The Arts Council of Kern, the Kern Regional Center and Joey Travolta’s Inclusion Films teamed up to offer a creative arts workshop for citizens with disabilities. As a result, disabled filmmakers were able to write and direct a 30-minute feature entitled Zombie High.
HDM was able to help in the production of Zombie High by providing audio recording and editing for the film. It was such a great experience. It was an honor to work alongside Joey and also the students of the workshop. They were great and had such big hearts and bright personalities.
On Oct. 22 Zombie High premiered at the Fox Theater and we were more than happy to attend the special event and support the film. All the people involved worked really hard and everyone did a really great job. The film was very entertaining! I can honestly say “I loved it”! A mix between a zombie flick and the 80’s movie “The Breakfast Club” the movie turned out brilliant! It was funny and clever and left me wishing it was more than a short which made the announcement that a full-length feature film was soon to be in the works even more exciting. I can’t wait to see what more comes from these inspiring young actors and filmmakers and hope to be involved in their upcoming projects.
Day of Play | Family Shoot
The other day when I had a day off I shot some video of the kids… Well, I finally got around to doing something with that footage. I came up with this quick little video, check it out and let me know what you think.
Watch more videos like this one in our Family/Kids Gallery.
Phase Two Production Stills
These pictures were taken from the actual footage itself and will most likely be seen in the film. See more production stills on the Phase Two Facebook page!