Here is a second article about the premiere of "Dark Before Dawn" that we were privileged enough to receive from Dave Gathman of The Courier. We are so grateful to receive such good feedback! If you'd like to see this article in its natural … [Read more...]
Our First Review of “Dark Before Dawn”: Boca Jump
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here is our very first review of "Dark Before Dawn" thanks to Jeffrey Pierce on the Boca Jump website, for which we are unspeakably grateful! If you want to see this review in it's natural habitat you can find it here: … [Read more...]
On With The Show: An Interview With Amy Karen
February 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Sneak Peak: the music for “Dark Before Dawn”
February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Daniel here- composer of the original score for Dark Before Dawn! Finished the music earlier today and wanted to give everyone a sneak peak of the score. Enjoy! Dark Before Dawn (Credits) by Daniel Vendt Don't forget about the premier this … [Read more...]
It’s A Movie Premiere And You’re Invited
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Elgin, IL- Blue Damen Pictures is proud to announce the World Premiere of the "Dark Before Dawn" on February 9th at 7:30pm. The film will be showing at Marcus Theatre, located at 111 South Randall Road in Elgin. The “Dark Before Dawn” is a … [Read more...]
Lights, Curtain, Action: Preview Screening of “Dark Before Dawn”
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Greg Kiernan So there I was walking stiffed-legged through the frigid cold, down Elizabeth Street to a dark building I had never seen before that night. My breath forms a stinky mist through the scarf wrapped around my face. My eyes tear from … [Read more...]
People Who Make Films Because They Love It
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We have lift off! My first blog, that is. This is Greg Kiernan by the way and this is my first time writing on this platform. Why, you ask, did a person who has never blogged about anything before decide to try it out now? Because I have some … [Read more...]
REEL Chicago Filmmaker
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In an exciting twist of events one of our older projects, a short film entitled "Mattress World", is going to be enjoying a bit of a festival revival this weekend. "Mattress World" was selected to screen at the Chicago REEL Shorts Film Festival this … [Read more...]
What’s In A Name Anyway?
July 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Between you and me and the fencepost our current little film project will always be called "Night Train" deep down in our hearts. Good hipsters everywhere will someday have the pleasure, nay, the privilege of referring to our underground title of … [Read more...]