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.
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.
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!
Phase Two Cast Interview
Frank’s Last Stand
The following is a very quick peek of Phase Two. This is a quick edit done by our very own Shaun Piccinino who plays Frank in this scene. Special thanks to Shaun for this rough cut! Besides being chased by zombies, Shaun does work on Adult Swim’s “Robot Chicken” and Spike TV’s “Deadliest Warrior”. Very multi-talented guy!
It’s in the can!
It’s in the can! Phase Two has just wrapped principal photography and it’s on to post production… after two LONG and grueling weeks of 14 hour days in some of the harshest conditions with the best cast and crew these producers could have ever asked for! Stay tuned!
Phase Two | Behind the Scenes- Part 2
Photos courtesy of Sam Bailey. Check out more of his amazing work at http://www.samsgallery.com/.
Phase Two | Behind the Scenes- Part 1
Photos courtesy of Sam Bailey. Check out more of his amazing work at http://www.samsgallery.com/.