3 Reasons To Go Out On A Thursday Night

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First of all, I'm sure that savvy Scenesters such as yourself are the adventurous sort who love to shake things up from time to time. Fancy cheeses made in Spain? Why not? Coffee that comes in a tiny cup? All the better to taste the sophistication! A … [Read more...]

Recalculating: Teaser Trailer

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One of the most exciting parts of working on a film is that moment when you are first able to begin sharing it with everyone who helped to make it happen and with everyone (you hope) will want to see it. For many films the first glimpse audiences … [Read more...]

Art Imitating Life: Actress To Compete in Paralympics

Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how much of it was based on real life? For some films like biopics or "based-on-real-events" movies this is an obvious question to ask. Other times an actor fills a role so perfectly it is difficult not to … [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...]

Official Trailer “Dark Before Dawn”

The long awaited and much anticipated trailer for "Dark Before Dawn" is finally available on our website! Check it out! … [Read more...]

Behind The Scenes on “Recalculating”

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Ron Dean on location at the Elgin Public House. Gwydhar, Scott, and Pete (foreground) on location at the Elgin Public House. Gwydhar, Charlie Anderson, Cory Solon and Ron Dean on location at The Centre in Elgin. Gwydhar and Ron Dean prepare … [Read more...]

Two of a Kind: An Interview With Jay Cramer and Katy Sullivan

Greg Kiernan here again.  This time I'm with Katy Sullivan and Jay Cramer, stars of the latest Blue Damen endeavor "Recalculating."  These two welcomed me, suprised me, and downright inspired me within just a few minutes of meeting them.  I'll get … [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...]

Introducing Jan Kaschner, Screenwriter

Good Evening, Greg Kiernan here again and I am pleased to report that this week's post is exceptionally exciting.  As the production of Blue Damen's latest film "Recalculating" draws near it behooves one to take a look at all the multitude of … [Read more...]

“Dark Before Dawn” In The News Again: The Courier

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...]