Where Do Movies Come From?

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Now that filmmaking technology has moved from actual film to digital media to computers to handheld devices it's fairly safe to say that Movies can come from anywhere. It used to be that movies got made in places like Los Angeles because the process … [Read more...]

“Dark Before Dawn” In Hollywood!

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Well, technically it was in Beverly Hills, but who is counting, right? It was our Los Angeles premiere and we were darn proud of it! Our little mumblecore film all grown up and lighting up the big screen in LA! Of course we had to take lots of … [Read more...]

“Recalculating” Premieres in Elgin

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March 2nd, 2013: the place is the Marcus Elgin Cinema and the lobby is abuzz with excited audience members excited to see the very first screening of Blue Damen Pictures' newest short film "Recalculating". If you weren't able to join us here is a … [Read more...]

Look What We Can Do: Demo Reel

Oh, hello there Want to learn everything there is to know about the films made by Blue Damen Pictures in under five minutes? Then check out our Demo Reel and you will never again have to dream about being unprepared for that high school … [Read more...]

From Elgin To Hollywood: The Little Film That Could

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This time last year we were in the midst of furiously working to put the finishing touches on our first feature film "Dark Before Dawn" which we finally premiered in February. If you're a follower of this blog then you already know that "Dark Before … [Read more...]

Perils of Digital Filmmaking: Hard Drive Errors and “Recalculating”

Here's something you don't always think about when you think of movie-making these days: most "films" are actually completely digital nowadays and our most recent short film "Recalculating" is no exception. The camera that we used is a type of camera … [Read more...]

That’s A Wrap: “Recalculating” Wrap Party!

Well it has been a wild ride for the past few weeks while we were in production on our newest film "Recalcualting" but we just wrapped principle photography yesterday and now we feel like celebrating! It's never as much fun to celebrate by yourself … [Read more...]

You Want a Chicago Actor? Meet Ron Dean

  Good Evening, Greg Kiernan here again and this has got to be one of the most exciting blogs I've posted yet - I had the chance to meet up with the star of the upcoming Blue Damen picture "Recalculating" (production set in Elgin over the … [Read more...]

On With The Show: An Interview With Amy Karen

By Greg Kiernan So the big night has come and what a journey it it has been.  I leave for Elgin from Chicago taking just enough time after I arrive home work to change into my suit.  Upon arriving I am immediately struck by the beauty of the … [Read more...]

Before The Curtain Rises: An Interview With Pete Garlock

By Greg Kiernan What do you mean this movie had no script? As a writer myself it's a small wonder why I was so dumbfounded. A movie without a script tells me that no one was there to hammer out the story and make sure it works on paper. No one … [Read more...]