Producer David Giancola and Vermont Film Comissioner
Joe Bookchin location scouting in Chester, Vermont

April 25th - Edgewood Studios President David Giancola announced today that his company, Edgewood Studios will begin production this spring on the family feature film "Mistletoe". The heartwarming story of how a broken family's reunion reignites the spirit of the Holiday Season in a small Vermont town. Production is slated tentatively to start prep on May 5th and begin filming on May 27th throughout Central Vermont for over a month.

The cast is yet to be announced but Giancola assures that many of the supporting cast members will be played by Vermonters. He encourages anyone interested in acting or playing an atmospheric performer, also known as "extras" in the film to check out more information at www.edgewoodstudios.com or call Mark Covino at Edgewood Studios at (802) 773-0510 to register contact information and availability.

The film is also looking for the participation of local chorus or singing groups as the film ends with the town joyously joining in song. In addition, as the production is covered by numerous Union guidelines, Giancola encourages any Vermont members of SAG (Screen Actors Guild)and IATSE Film Professionals unions to contact Edgewood as he is working closely with the Vermont Film Commission to network contacts to strengthen the state's infrastructure for film productions in the future.

See positions currently available at: casting and crew

-"director-writer Damon LeMay shows true craft and wit by setting this picture somewhat apart from the rest of the undead cinematic hordes."
-Palace of Horror/Horror Society

-"It's that kind of dry roasted humor and irreverent spirit that seperate ZOMBIE TOWN from the other 8,000 straight-to-disc zombie flicks out there."
-The Den of Iniquity

-"a bloody massacre of a movie"
-Killer Films

-"a kickass second half of the film complete with zombie hordes, gross-out gore, and a dark vein of humor"
-Movie Cynics

-"The director (Damon Lemay) keeps the zombie action fast & furious with many gore filled details and a few jump in your seat "gotchas" that work."
-Zombie Movie Database

-"WOW, throw Slither in a blender with Rabid Grannies and Undead and it might come out looking like this. Zombie Town wastes no time diving face first into the juicy, meaty handfuls of gore and clips along at a good pace. The cast of characters actually look like real people and even includes a gaggle of good natured senior citizens who enthusiastically allow themselves to be covered in blood, vomit and slime galore. The acting on the whole is very good and the script down-to-earth witty. It has everything a zombie film should have!"
-Wildside Cinema

"ILLEGAL ALIENS" Screening at
the BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
Becomes a night to remember!

"ILLEGAL ALIENS"
Director DAVID GIANCOLA

Edgewood Studio's Cult Hit "ILLEGAL ALIENS " recently had a hugely successful screening at the BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL with a raucous after-party featuring a live band playing local "scrape " Caribbean Music. The audience roared at the film's highly aware and sometimes outright goofy sense of humor. Afterward, an emotional Q & A session was held with the film's Executive Producer JOHN JAMES, ( "Dynasty ", "All My Children "), it's Director DAVID GIANCOLA, and longtime Attorney and close friend of the film's star ANNA NICOLE SMITH, HOWARD K. STERN.


Mr. Stern confirmed for audience members the intense creative participation both Anna and her son DANIEL SMITH had in the creation of the film. Mr. Stern also went so far to suggest that Anna Nicole would have pushed for an even more "edgy " cut of the film if she was still with us. He suggested aloud to Mr. James that he would like to one day see an "Anna Cut " of the film released.

BIFF Executive Director
LESLIE VANDERPOOL
and HOWARD K. STERN

Director Giancola confirmed that some of the extras released with the DVD of the film were changed in the wake of Anna and Daniel's death but noted that the current version of the film is one he considers completed. Regardless, Giancola mentioned that he might possibly release an "Anna Cut " of "Illegal Aliens " with Mr. Stern's help someday but at this time he feels that the public is not ready for an "Anna Cut ". "The public is way too overloaded, misinformed, and burnt-out with the media's opportunistic coverage of the tragedy surrounding Anna and Daniel's death that it would be impossible to release a stronger cut of the film now in the proper context " said Giancola, who added "This is a silly, culty comedy we all had a lot of fun making, we just wanted people to laugh, to lighten their burden. None of us were prepared for all the tragedy that happened after the film was finished. Then the media went nuts. "

In fact, the day after the screening, while regular media outlets like ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT and THE BAHAMAS WEEKLY.COM reported positive stories, the popular celebrity gossip website TMZ posted a factually inaccurate

JOHN JAMES, Executive Producer of "ILLEGAL ALIENS"

and snarky story about the screening. "This is the problem the film faces in finding it's audience - we held up the release as long as possible but are now still waiting for enough time to pass so audiences can laugh with and at Anna, which was her original intention in taking the role and re-working her lines to comment on and lampoon her public image. " added Giancola back in Vermont.
The Bahamian island of Nassau is where the film's star and her son sought refuge from the media and found solace, home, and ultimately a final resting place. "Illegal Aliens " is now out on DVD worldwide and Midnight Screenings of the film are planned for five major U.S. cities this summer. For more onBIFF go to; www.bintlfilmfest.com/

more at: www.bintlfilmfest.com/

"ZOMBIETOWN" Writer and Director DAMON LEMAY was "exhausted" after attending the Largest Horror Fesitival in the South; "SCREAMFEST". Mr Lemay, along with Edgewood head David Giancola gave excited fans a "sneek peek" at the upcoming Horror/Comedy which will be released by MTI Home Video on November 20th, just in time for the holidays!

Limited First Edition Posters and T-Shirts from theEdgewood hit"ILLEGAL ALIENS" sold out like "hotcakes at a lujmberjack breakfast" noted a plainlysunburned and hung-over Giancola, who also disclosed the fest is something of a Party as well as a festival and convention. Fans loved "ZOMBIETOWN'S" outrageous trailer and regularly partied (in costume)till the sun rose. (the trailer is also available to view on-line fromthis site!)

See you NEXT YEAR

more at: spookyempire.com

"ILLEGAL ALIENS"
Director DAVID GIANCOLA

The Bahamas Weekly brings you another exclusive interview from The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) in December 2008. This time we present an insightful interview with director, David Giancola, the director of Anna Nicole's last film entitled,"Illegal Aliens", which was featured at
BIFF ' 07.

Here Giancola speaks about his friendship with Anna Nicole and her son, Daniel Wayne Smith; his experience working closely with both of them on set; and then speaks highly of The Bahamas as a backdrop for filmmaking; along with his comments on the Bahamas International Film Festival, that Anna Nicole Smith would have likely attended had she been alive.

Read more at: www.thebahamasweekly.com

DIRECTOR SOFIAN KHAN SHOOTS A
"HOLOCAUST" THAT DOESN'T COST MUCH...

A neat production out of many supplied with low-cost equipment by NEL&G this summer is the feature "HOLOCAUST" produced by Penniless Productions and Grimm Guignol. Check out more about this very intense film by SOFIAN KHAN and Producer DON FETCHER at www.holocaustholocaust.com You can get an idea of what the film is about by it's tag line - "They were destined...to be ingested..."

Look for them on line at www.holocaustholocaust.com

NEW ENGLAND LIGHT & GRIP
LIGHTS UP THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE

As the exclusive supplier of Lighting and Grip services to the highly successful "STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES" series, Line Producer Tasha Hardy has informed us they have recently completed the most recent episode; "World Enough and Time" starring GEORGE TAKEI. (Sulu from the original Star Trek television series and film sequels.)

The production was written and directed by Hollywood veteran Marc Zicree, who wrote season four of the television series STAR TREK: NEXT GENERATION as well as the bestseller THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION. The episode was also written by Michael Reaves, who is an Emmy Award winning television writer and screenwriter, as well as a New York Times bestselling novelist.

You can learn more about this show at www.startreknewvoyages.com and view the history at http://en.wikipedia.org, just click the link.

New Voyages has more than captured the attention of the mainstream media. A hit at Startrek.com., the series has also been featured on the Today Show as well as in Sci-Fi, Wired, and Variety magazines earlier this summer.

The team created for "World Enough and Time" consists of Oscar and Emmy Award winning professionals including Doug Drexler, Ron Moore and John Vulich. Thirty million viewers tuned in for the last Star Trek installment on the web, and with George Takei and Marc Zicree aboard the Enterprise for this episode, there are sure to be even more.

These Star Trek episodes, by permission of CBS and Paramount, are non-profit ventures and produced with nearly 100% fan support with members of the production. As fans ourselves here at NEL&G, we are proud to serve the Federation and will keep you updated on new episodes.

"To Serve All My Days" will be the next Webisode Staring Walter Koenig!

Look for them on line at http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/

The Edgewood Studios Cult Hit "ILLEGAL ALIENS" took off at the world's most prestigious (and pretentious) film fest; CANNES!

The film screened on the 19th and 21st to a riotous reception attended by the film's Director DAVID GIANCOLA and Executive Producer JOHN JAMES. The film also dominated media coverage worldwide as no reporter could resist the dichotomy of titles as quoted by REUTERS NEWS AGENCY;

"...along the glamorous Croisette boulevard, from the (possibly)sublime - Angelina Jolie in "A Mighty Heart" about the kidnap and murder by Islamic militantsof U.S. reporter Daniel Pearl - to the (probably) ridiculous - "Illegal Aliens" starring the now-deceased Anna Nicole Smith - to the (certainly) serious - Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental documentary "The 11th Hour"."

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www.festival-cannes.com

FORMER EDGEWOOD HEAD
NOW A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LIFE COACH.

Peter Beckwith and Billy Ray Cyrus
on the set of Edgewood's "Radical Jack"

Peter Beckwith, who was a critical component in Edgewood Studio's success over the last decade, has recently announced that he is focusing his full time efforts as a Certified Life Coach for persons pursuing success in the entertainment industry. He has become highly sought after within Hollywood circles and now operates from his offices in Los Angeles, California. The proof of his talents can be seen right here at Edgewood where he spent over a decade setting up management and control strategies, many of which are still today the bedrock of the company. It was Mr. Beckwith who helped Edgewood transition into feature films while maintaining it's location in Vermont. If your professional career as an actor or crew member is stalled, or a you are an energetic neophyte who wants someone to give you a step up in the industry, we could not recommend anyone else higher than we do Mr. Beckwith.

Check out his website at: www.pbeckwith.com

We would like to extend a special congratulation's to one of our very own IA editors "Nate Beaman".

"Nate Beaman" recently finished worked as a DP along side the visual genius filmmaker "Michael Fisher" to create a truly stunning new short film called "To a Flame". It's a dark "Crucible" inspired from a 1700s period piece.

The Synopsis:
A young man is forced to make preparations to send a girl accused of witchcraft "to a flame" but grows increasingly conflicted as he findshimself drawn to her.

Below is the link to the video online.
http://www.urbanrhinovisual.com/presents/fisher/index.html

Great work again Nate and Michael, you guys make a fantastic team - Keep it up!

Edgewood's people... always on the go - always working on more!

LATE NIGHT SATURDAY with Tim Kavanagh
gets a sneak peek at "ILLEGAL ALIENS"

We at Edgewood have discovered a fabulous new locally-produced TV Show;LATE NIGHT SATURDAY with Tim Kavanagh. Director David Giancola recently taped an episode of the show to appear on St. Patrick's Day in which he gave the audience a sneak look at Edgewood's most famous film,(and it hasn't even been released yet!)and bantered with host Tim Kavanagh who also Executive Produces the show.

Rarely have we seen such a cool, professionally made show see such success. They are BEATING "Saturday Night Live" in their time period and the show looks to be picked up on numerous stations throughout New York and New England soon.

YOU MUST SEE THIS SHOW! Believe it or not the whole thing is made by volunteers with support from CBS Affiliate WCAX-TV 3 and Champlain College.

If you want to get in on the action check out www.latenightsaturday.com or e-mail LNS@champlain.edu

ANNA NICOLE SMITH
1967-2007

All of us at Edgewood Studios are truly saddened by the tragic and sudden passing of our beloved friend and colleague Anna Nicole Smith. Our deepest sympathy to our dear friend Howard K. Stern, her beautiful daughter Dannielynn Hope and to all who loved her.

A VERY FUNNY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Edgewood owner and Director of  "ILLEGAL ALIENS" David Giancola held an informal lecture and sneak preview screening of the film on January 12th at the prestigious BENNINGTON MUSEUM
(Widely acknowledged as archiving the definitive collection of Grandma Moses Original Art works and papers and as one of the greatest repositories of Vermont Historical antiquities; www.benningtonmuseum.com).

The capacity crowd was "frankly not the film's demographic.." noted Giancola on the occasion, however the screening was a huge success. The audience was obviously wowed by the film and almost continuous laughter filled the halls after the opening credits. Afterwards, an obviously elated audience kept Mr. Giancola at the Museum until late into the night for a raucous question and answer session. "It totally blew away all of my expectations" noted one patron while all groaned at the lack of a locked release date for the film. (Edgewood is currently in negotiations with a number of competing distributors for the films release) "It is a brilliant and hilarious satire and comic deconstruction of everything from Sci-Fi films, to Hollywood, to the film's stars ANNA NICOLE SMITH and JOANIE LAURER themselves!" noted the Museum's Director. Earlier in the day, Giancola also showed selected scenes to students in the auditorium of the Mt. Anthony Union High School along with a lecture about Independent film. The verbal part of his program was cut short after the students cheered to see more of "Illegal Aliens" after the only the first six minutes of the film were shown. "I guess that's the best compliment the film can get, they changed the channel off of me an onto the film" said Giancola. The students loudly guffawed and applauded the film's ribald humor until the last bell changing classes rang and they had to be hearded out of the auditorium by their teachers - while Giancola leaned against the wall and smiled broadly at their response to the film.

Look for bennington museum on line at http://www.benningtonmuseum.com

"MEMO" Post-It Nightmare Shoots on Stage A

"MEMO" is one of five short films produced for Casella Waste Systems by the hot new production company; Dandy Dwarves. The production company utlized Edgewood's Stage A along with Light & Grip from NEL&G. The crew became especially fond of the studio's recent acquisition, the Elemack Cricket Dolly.

They quickly adapted it for their DV Camera, giving shots a "visual weight" normally found in 35mm Productions. "Each short film dealt with a particular topic that was to be discussed at an annual company leadership convention in Sagimore, New York." relayed Director Christian Simmons. The crew spent days at Edgewood setting up a "Sticky-Note" Nightmare. "The sticky-note piece that we filmed at Edgewood dealt with the topic of 'overload'" noted Producer Josh Lind The Production included:

Josh Lind - Producer
Christian Simmons - Director
Kevin Phillips - Director of Photography
Judge Dylan - Set Design / Actor
Colin Alexander - Sound Design
Jon Lynn - Crew
Ben Collins - Crew

Check out the amazing finished film online at:
http://www.thebeautifulmonster.com/memo.htm

Or check out the company at:
http://www.thedandydwarves.com/reel.html

DANIEL SMITH passed away suddenly on the morning of September 10th. We at Edgewood Studios and everyone involved in the production of "ILLEGAL ALIENS" are beyond saddened.

Daniel was at the time Producing the film "ILLEGAL ALIENS" (his first) along with his mother Anna Nicole Smith and Edgewood. Ms. Smith also invested in the film in Daniel′s name. "This is something for Daniel′s future, and he is interested in working behind the camera" Ms. Smith stated. His contributions to "Illegal Aliens" far surpassed that of a normal Producer as his unique "Gen Y" sense of humor was constantly in demand on the set. The highly improvisational nature of the of the film's humor was greatly influenced by Daniel not just directly, but also in the support he gave his mother Anna in many of the film′s more daringly wacky moments. If Daniel laughed at it, we knew it was going in the film.

On September 7th his mother, Anna gave birth to a healthy 6 pound, 9 ounce baby girl. (There has been speculation as to the name chosen for this beautiful baby as well as to whom the father is but we will not be releasing any information on these facts as we have been asked by Ms. Smith to protect her privacy.) Daniel traveled from Los Angeles to the Bahamas to join her and share in the joy of his baby sister. He was with his beloved mother in the hospital in the Bahamas when he passed away on the morning of September 10th

*WE REQUEST PLEASE, FOR THE SAKE OF HIS GREIVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT ALL MEDIA PLEASE REFRAIN FROM THE OUTLANDISH AND UNSUBSTANTIATED SPECULATION THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON SURROUNDING DANIEL'S DEATH. WHEN THERE ARE MORE ACTUAL FACTS IN THIS MATTER TO BE RELAYED, WE WILL POST THEM HERE OR THEY MAY BE RELEASED BY HOWARD K. STERN.

We will be dedicating "ILLEGAL ALIENS" in Daniel′s beloved Memory. He, and his mother both would want you remember him in the healing power of the laughter he gave us.

David Giancola - Director
John James - Executive Producer
Mary Beth French - Producer

'06 FLICK'S DOWNTOWN THE BIGGEST EVER!

Thanks to everyone who attended this years "Flick's Downtown Rutland"! The event was a big success, (yes we got rained out a couple of times, boo...) with attendees from as far away as vacationers from Ireland and Arizona. Thanks to everyone who makes this event so much fun every year and such a blast.

For those who attended our screening of "Casablanca", the communal experience of watching movies outdoors in a small Vermont town reached a fever pitch when all cheered as the last line came up; "You know Frenchy, I think this is going to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship..."

See you next year. (With a few new surprises!)

Cult Classic "TIME CHASERS"
plays SCI-FI LONDON FEST

Edgewood's first feature, the cult classic "TIME CHASERS" has been selected to screen at the prestigious 5 th Annual London Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film which runs from April 26 thru the 30 th in London's West End. The film, Written and Directed by Edgewood founder David Giancola has become more and more popular over the years due to a new generation of fans rediscovering the film from a broadcast on the popular TV series Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Now a true cult hit, the film has spawned a huge following with numerous web chat rooms and underground websites on the film, many of them rampant with quotes from the film and juicy rumors. Edgewood has followed the demand for more on the film with many new and upcoming products available in its Studio Store including posters, VHS copies, and coming in May 2006, a Limited Edition T-Shirt.

To commemorate the upcoming anniversary of the "Time Chasers" original production, a Special Edition Digitally Re-Mastered DVD will be coming out in late 2006. The DVD will be presented in the original Theatrical format, including Deleted Scenes, Director's and Actor's Commentary Tracks, a documentary on the making of the film as well as many more extras. "I love the film and can't wait to see it on a big screen" enthused Louis Savy, the Festival's Director.   Also screening with the film will be a 1989 documentary on the making of the film created during its original Theatrical Release.

More information about the screening and Sci-Fi London can be found at

www.sci-fi-london.com

Acclaimed Award-Winning Feature "Hatch"
finds International Distribution in
partnership with Edgewood

After much wrangling and many offers, the multi-award-winning critical favorite "HATCH" has been placed with Artist View Entertainment for international distribution. The film is a Eugene O'Neil Award-Winning Drama about a woman slowly losing grip with reality and her friendship with a murderer.  Directed by Shawn Sweeney from a Screenplay by noted writer John Soster, the film has been universally applauded by critics and has been a festival favorite. Edgewood is proud to bring such a prestigious film to a wide audience.

Burlington College Annual Film
Production Workshop/Retreat
continues its success at Edgewood

Once again Edgewood Studios hosted students from Burlington College's Film School and spent the weekend immersing them in "Real-World" film production techniques. As always the biggest discussions were the use of DV & Hi Def versus Film. (As you may know we shoot everything here on film, there are VERY good reasons...) In addition the students got one-on-one attention with working film professionals and hands-on experience with production equipment. They also had the benefit of witnessing the aftermath of the production of "Illegal Aliens"... feature film production is a chaotic and messy business and there is no hiding it...

For more info contact: www.burlingtoncollege.com

"ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW"
Benefit Screening for the Green Mountain
Hurricane Relief Fund coming on October 28th

Edgewood Studios is proud to be a sponsor along with The Rutland Herald, Century 21 Properties and The Downtown Rutland Partnership in presenting "THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW" on Friday October 28^th at 9PM at The Knights Of Columbus Building on 21 Merchants Row in Rutland, Vermont. Donations will be accepted at the door for the Green Mountain Hurricane Relief Fund. For More information you can call (802) 773-9380 or go to www.rutlanddowntown.com Both the Knights of Columbus and the Rutland Partnership do so much for the community already we are always excited to join in helping to produce fun events that can help with social needs in a practical way. See you there, its going to be a great event!

<< ILLEGAL ALIENS >>

Well, the word seems to be out on "ILLEGAL ALIENS". The Edgewood feature that showcases the showdown of tabloid-magnets ANNA NICOLE SMITH and JOANIE "CHYNNA" LAURER has generated a record amount of buzz - and the film isn't even finished yet! Media outlets have been inundating Edgewood while Director David Giancola, who's brainchild "Illegal Aliens" has been, is bunkered down at Edgewood's post-production facility; POST MONSTERS, with three editors, busily putting the finishing touches on the film. A special screening has been planned for March 1^st, the day after ANNA NICOLE has her audience before the Supreme Court of The United States, (she will be flown from Washington D.C. directly to the screening in New York City) featuring key scenes from the film. The screening will be open to industry professionals ONLY as Edgewood is looking at who it will choose to release the highly-touted film. (The scenes released to the press are downloadable on this site.

Trailers and Clips

Creates a stir in Vermont as filming concludes

Principal photography of Edgewood's latest feature, the sci-fi/action/comedy "ILLEGAL ALIENS" starring ANNA NICOLE SMITH and former pro-wrestler JOANIE "CHYNNA" LAURER recently completed filming at Edgewood. While under production Vermont was abuzz about the presence of the stars and the large amount of media coverage including "A Current Affair", "Axcess Hollywood" and numerous other national media outlets. 

The film, who's scripwas so strong that it pulled Edgewood head DAVID GIANCOLA out of semi-retirement from directing to helm the feature that is now in post-production. The buzz on the film is that it is hilarious and devastatingly satiric of both Sci-fi genre films and Hollywood action film clichès. More info (and gossip) can be found in Anna Nicole Smith's weekly page in the NATIONAL ENQUIRER

Scary Gore-Fest "ZOMBIETOWN"
in Post-Production

Below is our cool poster for "Zombietown", a co-production between Edgewood and Zapatos Para Todos productions that is now in post-production.  Writer/Director Damon LeMay has also been spotted around the studio covered in stage blood filming insert shots for the film, with a small crew, amping up the gore content. (And we just got the place cleaned up! Do you have any idea how hard it is to clean stage blood off a white wall, I mean it's sooo sticky and when it dries it's like cement... uh, but maybe I digress...) One thing is for sure, the film is lookin' AWESOME.

Hallmark Shelves Edgewood Disaster Movie

"Landslide", a TV movie that was to have premiered on the hallmark channel has been shelved temporarily out of respect for the victims of hurricane Katrina", said the outlet's programming chief, David Kenin. He said that story elements in the film "are vaguely and uncomfortably similar" to the Gulf Coast disaster. No new air date has been scheduled. Edgewood Studios and it's staff respect this decision and are working on an upcoming fund raising screener for charities that are benefiting "Katrina". At Edgewood our hearts go out to all affected by this disaster.

"BEREFT" COMES TO VIDEO STORES
AUGUST 16th!

Edgewood is excited to announce that "BEREFT", filmed at Edgewood
Studios and surrounding Rutland County will be coming out on DVD on August 16 2005. The SHOWTIME Premiere Movie Co-directed by TIM DALY and CLARK MATHIS stars TIM BLAKE NELSON, EDWARD HERRMANN, MARSHA MASON, VANESSA SHAW, as well as TIM DALY. A truly affecting story of one woman's attempts to cope with the loss of her husband, the film features some of the most gorgeous cinematography ever filmed of the Vermont countryside and Emmy caliber performances. Go ask for it at your local video store, you will be very surprised and touched at this great film.

WESTVIEW DIGITAL SHOOTS IT'S TALENT ON EDGEWOOD'S STAGE A (AGAIN!)

One of our oldest friends, Producer/Director ANDREW WILSON who is also owner of the Commercial and Industrial Video Production Company WESTVIEW DIGITAL, was on Stage A this month shooting a commercial for a local cellular phone provider.  Mr. Wilson, who actually was one of other original employees of Edgewood before going onto greater things may be familiar to Edgewood fans as the Editor of "Diamond Run", Pressure Point", and many other early Edgewood features. WESTVIEW DIGITAL is Central Vermont's premiere provider of Video Production Services, if you are in the market for a National, Regional, or Local Commercial Spot, Industrial Video, or most any major video need.

give them a call at (802)483-9452 or wvdigital@adelphia.net (Hint: Westview is our "secret weapon" as Andrew helped us complete many of the more complex effects for "Ice Queen")

LANDSLIDE BENEFIT PREMIERE A
"LANDSLIDE" SUCCESS"!

Our recent premiere of the Porchlight Pictures/Edgewood Studios Feature,
"LANDSLIDE" to benefit the Crossroads Arts Council was a smashing success with the council's highest attendance ever for their beloved "Trust Us" film series. The film, Directed by NEIL KINSELLA stars VINCENT SPANO, ALEXANDRA PAUL, and hundreds of Vermont and New England local actors (or should we say victims...) all caught in a horrific natural disaster.  The crowds LOVED the film, but we at Edgewood all had just as much fun putting the event on with the lead of Crossroads, to whom all proceeds benefited. If you live in Central Vermon " keep an eye on their "Trueries, run in cooperation with the owners of the Cinema North chain of theaters. What a great way to catch independent, Vermont-based or obscure films in a small town!

Check out their schedule at http://www.crossroadsarts.com/films.html

"ZOMBIETOWN" Completes
Principal Photography

"Zombietown", a collaboration between Edgewood and the Brooklyn, New York based production company; Zapatos Para Todos Productions has completed principal photography at the studio and is now in post production.The film, written and directed by Zapatos' owner Damon LeMay tells the chilling story of the demise of most all of the residents of a small Vermont town. In the film, Local
mechanic Jake La Fond's life is suddenly disrupted when mysterious parasites transform the law-abiding citizens of
his quaint hometown of Otis, Vermont into hoards of cannibalistic zombies.Isolated from the outside world by an accident on the only road out of town, Jake turns to Alex, a bio-scientist who is unfortunately also his ex-girlfriend, for help. Together they try to solve the mystery behind this rapidly spreading infection. As the town grows deadlier by the moment, Jake's gun-toting rival, Randy becomes the only one they can trust and the three of them uncover a deadly secret that may be the key to saving the town – if they can survive long enough.

Vermont Lottery . . .

Vermont State Lottery turned to Edgewood Studios this fall when shooting four commercials in the Rutland area. Bill Tracy Productions and Edgewood's own prop master, Neal Giberti teamed up and miraculously wrapped all four ads in under a week. Great work guys!  Look for these commercials now  running on your favorite Vermont station!

"Ice Queen"

The release date for "Ice Queen" has been set for June 7, 2005.

"Altered Ego"

Otis, a small town with a big problem.Local mechanic Jake Landry's life is suddenly disrupted when mysterious parasites transform the law-abiding citizens of his quaint hometown into hoards of cannibalistic zombies.Isolated from the outside world by an accident on the only road out of town, Jake turns to Alex, his ex-girlfriend, for help. Together they try to solve the mystery behind this rapidly spreading infection. As the town grows deadlier by the moment, Jake's gun-toting rival, Randy, becomes the third person in this trio of unlikely heroes and the battle is on.Between blood hungry grandmothers and lethal domestic animals, Jake, Alex, and Randy must fight to make it through the night. Will they survive? Or will they soon find themselves among the legions of blood-thirsty dead who now inhabit Zombie Town.

Tim Daly Lenses "Bereft" at Edgewood

Be on the look out for the emotional drama "Bereft", a Showtime Production which wrapped this fall at Edgewood Studios.  Starring Vermont's own Tim Daly, Amy Van Nostram, Timothy Blake Nelson and Marsha Mason, this film examines one woman's grief after the death of her fiancé, and how she begins to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. The film, originally produced for Showtime, will also make it's way to the film festival circuit. 

We certainly wish them all of our best!

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER GREGORY CREWDSON COMPLETES "BENEATH THE ROSES"

The latest photo series by World Renowned Photographer Gregory Crewdson's "BENEATH THE ROSES", was recently completed at Edgewood Studios. The series was shot at various locations in the Rutland, Vermont area.  The series is the precursor to an elaborate motion picture project to be shown at the Whitney Museum of Art  next year.  Although the production is based out of Edgewood,

queries should be directed to Melanie Wilhide at (646) 654-0266 or hoverproduction@earthlink.net

Landslide hits Rutland

Any cast or crew who are owed a screener of this film should contact: Richard Sydes c/oPorchlight Entertainment11777 Mississippi AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90025rsydes@porchlight.com 310-477-8400

PURSUING HAPPINESS RELEASED ON VHS

It's what we choose...
...and what chooses us.
Award winning filmmaker Jon Andrews' new film, "Pursuing Happiness" is now available on VHS video. The film was shot using Edgewood Studios' supply of lighting and grip equipment.  The film, starring Grace Kiley, Bette Moffett, Suzanne Mozes, Tara O'Reilly, Jack Runyon, Ted Scheu, and John Stokvis, is available at local retail stores. For more information, visit the film website

at: pursuinghappiness.com

EDGEWOOD BIDS FAREWELL TO JAMES COBURN

All of us at Edgewood were lucky enough to work with the late cinema legend, James Coburn when he visited Vermont to film American Gun in conjunction with Edgewood Studios. James Coburn was a kind, professional actor, and we felt honored to work with him. Before his passing in November, his body of work included more than 100 movies including, The Great Escape (1963), In Like Flint (1967), The Muppet Movie (1979), Maverick (1994), and Affliction (1997) for which he won both the academy award and SAG award. All of us at Edgewood mourn the loss of Mr. Coburn with the rest of the film community.

THE NEWCOMERS Finally Hits The U.S.
on VHS and DVD!

The Edgewood family film favorite, "The Newcomers" has finally arrived on videocassette and DVD from MTI Home Video!  The long-anticipated release is a relief to staffers here at Edgewood; everyone here is tired of answering queries from fans demanding to know when the film will be out on video.  (We haven't had this much e-mail on a film since the rabid Billy Ray Cyrus fans were clamoring for "Radical Jack"!)  This heartwarming story of a family who has troubles adjusting to life after they move from Boston to the Vermont Countryside stars KATE BOSWORTH, JEFF FAHEY, MATT MC COY, BILLY KAY, and ELIZABETH DUFF.

Look for it at your local video store on check out >www.mtivideo.com

HALLMARK CARDS CAPTURES
NEW HAMPSHIRE'S WINTER BEAUTY
WITH LIGHTING AND GRIP EQUIPMENT
FROM NEW ENGLAND LIGHT & GRIP

Hallmark Cards recently completed a shoot in Meredith, New Hampshire, capturing the exceptional beauty of this years snowy (and very cold) winter. The crew braved the extreme conditions for over a week led by Hallmarks' Scott Gibbons using the Small Box Package for Edgewood's New England Light & Grip.  With a few additions and substitutions, NEL&G crafted the perfect package for Hallmark's needs, all in one easy to drive box truck.  Look for the results in your store's Hallmark Cards section next holiday season!  'Cause if it ain't a Hallmark... well, WE wont buy anything less.

GREGORY CREWDSON'S STAR FILLED
"DREAM HOUSE" PREMIERES IN
NOVEMBER NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE

Our friend, the brilliant photographer GREGORY CREWDSON recently completed his most ambitious project to date.  A star-filled series of photographs for The New York Times Magazine featuring, GWYNETH PALTROW, JULIANNE MOORE, WILLIAM H. MACY, TILDA SWINTON, PHILLIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN, DYLAN BAKER, and the up-and-coming AGNES BRUCKNER.  The series, which premiered in the November 10th 2002 issue was shot over a month and a half primarily in a home here in Rutland owned by the parents of ALAN & SANDRA GARTNER, (Sandra is a talented actress and writer and frequent collaborator on many Edgewood projects)  The shoot's Director of Photography RICHARD SANDS basically empitied out Edgewood's lighting and grip facility (New England Light & Grip) and then some to produce truly stunning images.  Gregory's legendary attention to detail is evident in each photograph he produces, we highly suggest you take a look for his two books available in better book stores. (Make them order it if they don't have a copy! Trust us!)  Gregory's work is also exhibited in Museums around the world, with a display finishing up in the Guggenheim Museum in New York City this month. Currently he is in post-production of shooting the cast photo for the acclaimed HBO series "Six Feet Under".

More info can be found at America Online Keyword: NYT Magazine 

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