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POST PRODUCTION OF "LAST LINK"
COMPLETED AT EDGEWOOD STUDIOS!!!!
The Last Link recently completed post production in Edgewood's state of the art editing suites. Click here for information on the suites. The Last Link tells the rich and dramatic story of a disappearing culture. For over 5000 years, shepherding has been a way of life in the French Pyrénées. Immigrants brought this culture to the American West in the early 20th Century. Less than a hundred years later, it is in danger of being absorbed into mainstream culture, both in France and the United States. The film shows the shepherds and their descendants as a proud and passionate people, whose spiritual and physical vitality is shaped by their connection to the mountains, be they those of the French Pyrénées or Wyoming's Big Horn Range. Tempered by extremes of weather and demands of self-reliance, they remain linked to an Old World Culture that offers a glimpse into the past where one can feel the passage of time, marked by ever-changing patterns in seasonal cycles. Interviews with immigrants and their descendants in Wyoming and California graphically illustrate the role of community in sustaining a transplanted identity within a larger Western American culture.
"MUSHING MILL" Completes Production!
Principal photography on the Shadow Puppet Entertainment/ Dead Box Films
production, "The Mushing Mill" has been completed after a successful
four-week shoot in central Maine. The film, written and directed by JOSHUA
GASS and starring ALEX CYR and NICHOLAS CYR, is a co-production with Edgewood Studios. The film's funny and nostalgic story follows the summer adventures of a group of young friends that leads the mother of all "kid wars". The film is now in post-production at Edgewood. The cast also
includes; JACOB WOOD, ADAM CORRIVEAU, RICHIE LYNCH, JAKE COTE, JANA SAVAGE, ZACHARY ROBBINS, and DAN HANNIGAN.
Keep an eye here for release information next year!
"AMERICAN GUN" TO PLAY AT FESTIVALS!
"American Gun," starring James Coburn, written and directed by Alan Jacobs, and filmed at Edgewood Studios will be playing in early October at the Hollywood Film Festival, and mid-October at the Hamptons Film Festival in NY. With more upcoming festivals and screenings to be announced shortly.
American Gun LLC says they are working diligently with their sales representatives Richard Abramowitz and publicists Murray Weissman and Dick Delson, to obtain a U.S. theatrical release and position James Coburn as an Oscar contender -- this time for BEST ACTOR (he won for "Affliction" several years ago as Best Supporting Actor).
 The film and Coburn's performance received rave reviews in the trade papers following our debut at the Seattle Film Festival in June, which you can read on their website,
www.AmericanGunFilm.com .
See also the previous listing on this page.
"BLACK CADILLAC" WITH RANDY QUAID
TAKES ULTRACAMS ON THIN ICE
So you bet, they called us. Edgewood provided total production services from Location Scouting/Set Management, to Ultracam 35mm Cameras and Ultranon Ultra Speed Primes to Lighting and Grip rentals, Production Trailer rentals, and so much more. Starring Randy Quaid and a cast of talented up and coming young actors, this indy thriller looks to be something special. Directed by John Murlowski and Produced by Kenny Burke, this film has more twists and turns than a Vermont back road!
"EMPTY" FILLS UP WITH AWARDS AND KUDOS
We just received an update on the award winning short film "Empty". Directed by Jared Micah Herman and Produced by Matt Wersinger, this 35mm, Black and White short was just chosen as Best Short Narrative at the Cinequest San Jose Film Festival and WorldFest in Houston where it won a Special Jury Award. It also just recently won a Wasserman Award at the First Run Festival as well a receiving Special Recognition from the American Society of Cinematographers. Oh, yea they also won a Student Emmy! We know that all these awards are due to the fact that they used Production and Lighting and Grip Equipment from Edgewood... (just kidding guys!)
FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER GREGORY CREWDSON MAKES EDGEWOOD HIS CREATIVE HOME
We have been honored over the past six months to have hosted numerous shoots for famed New York Photographer Gregory Crewdson. If you havent seen any of his work we highly recomend you check out his book "Dream Of Life". (He has another one on the way soon!)His stunning use of set design and mise-en-scene, shot on large format film, will leave you re-evaluating what you think about life. Gregory takes the place over when he is here, putting more detailed attention and care into a single frame that we have for most movies! We feel this is a perfect example of what Edgewood can offer; a creative oasis where distraction is put aside, and every production resource maximized.
Thanks Greg! Hope we can make it to his opening in NYC!
EDGEWOOD LIGHTS UP NORA JACOBSON'S DV FEATURE "NOTHING LIKE DREAMING"
We are proud to be a part of Vermont filmmaker Nora Jacobson's ("My Mother's Early Lovers","Delivered Vacant") most recent feature film; "Out Of Her Mind". Nora and Cinematographer Lasse Toft shot for over six weeks on the DV format with a full "film-style" crew. DV was perfectly suited to Jacobsen, who's meticulous filmmaking style often demands many exacting takes and reflective approach to editing. DV gave this talented filmmaker the needed creative "breathing space" and is becoming a popular choice for film artists lookng for a way to mount large projects on limited budgets while maintaining creativity. Toft used a mix of Edgewood's HMI and Tungsten lighting to create a unique look that belies the films budget. We will post info on the film's release as it becomes available, in the meantime, we suggest you check out Jacobsen's previous feature, the critical favorite; "My Mother's Early Lovers" now available on
BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES RETURN TO
VERMONT For SUPERBOWL SPOT
Edgewood was pleased to provide Production Trailer rentals to the production of the latest Budweiser Clydesdales commercial partially shot in Vermont. The Clydesdales tromping thru the winter snow has always been a holiday commercial staple and have historically been filmed here in the Green Mountain State. This time the spot included a heartfelt bow to the victims and heroes of September 11th that premiered during this year's Super Bowl. The shoot was a cold one and Director and staff stayed toasty inside our winterized Production Trailers. This Buds for those Amazing Clydesdales!
Edgewood's "Lightning" to Air on PAX
November 3, 2001 at 9pm
What happens when two 100-year storms hit Rutland, Missouri, causing fear and chaos with deadly lightning, and only a 16 year-old weather whiz can save the town?Find out when...Edgewood Studios' film, "Lightning: Fire from the Sky" premiers November 3, 2001 at 9pm on PAX. The movie was filmed in the heart of Vermont under the direction of David Giancola and Stars JOHN SCHNEIDER,
MICHELLE GREENE, STACY KEACH, GARY SANDY, CHASE MASTERSON, JESSIE EISENBERG, BARBARA CRAMPTON, ERIKA THOMAS, MILES CHAPIN, and JOHN JAMES. The film also features local Vermont actors, PAUL SCHNABEL, JOSHUA J. MASTERS, and TIM MCKAY.
Executive
Producers:
BRUCE JOHNSON
WILLIAM BAUMANN
JOE BROIDO
Producer PETER BECKWITH
Director DAVID GIANCOLA
Director of Photography GROSVENOR MILES HAFELA
Assistant Director NEIL KINSELLA
Production Manager BRUCE PERKINS
WATCH THE TRAILER THEN WATCH THE MOVIE ON PAX!
High Art "Conference Of The Birds"
Shoots with Edgewood
 Internationally Acclaimed Artist Shirin Neshat (seen in the 2000 Whitney Biennial and 1999 Venice Biennale), Composer and Performance Artist Sussan Deyhim, Writer Shoja Azari, and Cinematographer Ghasem Ebrahimian have just completed a stunning collaboration, "Conference Of The Birds".
 Using Edgewood's Lighting and Grip, Camera Cranes, Craft Services and Crew, the Artists have created a stunning piece of high art that incorporates, cinematography, choreography, and the ephemeral elements of live performance art. We are very excited to be involved in a production of this caliber, and will keep you posted on scheduled showings in New York City and Los Angeles.
Filmmaker Todd Wheel's "The Image"
Finds it's "Voice" at Edgewood
 Here's a story that will make all you filmmakers cringe... Writer/Director Todd Wheel had just completed shooting his short film "The Image". He had gotten great performances from his actors, excellent cinematography and good field sound on a low budget shoot. He sent his footage and sound masters off to a certain lab (we won't mention the lab's name but don't worry, they are are out of business now) and get this: THEY LOST HIS SOUND REELS! Faced with no good way to get money from the lab for re-shoots (read your lab agreements, they are always indemnified to high heaven) and without money to reshoot the project himself, he turned to Edgewood. Now, Todd is a good friend of ours and we believe he is a talented filmmaker, and it's hard enough to make your film without the lab losing your sound, so we had to help. Todd and Sound Mixer Bob Gregory put their heads together and, armed with a DAT recorder and some studio time, they are re-recording all of the dialog tracks for the film. This fall, Bob will load all of these tracks into our Pro-Tools Suite, and with Todd's supervision, bring his vision (uh, sonically speaking) back to life. Hopefully we will be seeing "The Image" at Festivals soon... Hey, what a great candidate for Vermont Public Television's "Reel Vermont", and what a story!
Mushing Mill to be Co-Produced
with Edgewood Studio
The Mushing Mill is an independent feature that will be shot in Maine during July of 2002. The story revolves around a group of neighborhood children during the summer of 1990 and the events that unfold when the children break into two factions and begin a water-balloon "war" against each other. The film will be shot over an 18-day period next summer on location in Maine. It is a co-production of Shadow Puppets Entertainment and Edgewood Studios. The film will be Directed by Joshua Gass and Produced by Jeff Bower and John Nelson. Over the course of the next few months the Producers are looking to secure funding and crew.
Moving Targets Coming Soon to
Block Buster, HBO, and Showtime
 Edgewood's film, "Moving Targets" will soon be released on television, video, and DVD. As soon as a release date is available, it will be posted here.
Principal Photography Completed
(In the Blizzard of 2001!)
Porchlight Entertainment Presents
in association with Edgewood Studios and VIDEAL
"TRAPPED" 
Starring:
GABRIELLE CARTERIS
MARK LINDSAY CHAPMAN
AUBREY DOLLAR
MORGAN RUSLER
JOHN FLEMING
WENDY DAVIS
JENNIFER JEAN SNYDER
MIKE GRAYBEAL
PHIL COCCIOLETTI
FRANK T. WELLS
with EDSEL HUGHES
CELESTE OLIVIA
and JACK WAGNER
Director of Photography JAMES MICHAELS
Executive Producers BRUCE D. JOHNSON, WILLIAM T. BAUMAN, JOE BROIDO
Written By TIM MCKAY
Produced By PETER BECKWITH
Directed By DOUG CAMPBELL
When a gigantic and destructive avalanche buries the Eagles's Nest Ski Lodge, the survivors left inside discover that, to save their lives, they must first bury one more thing - their differences...
*Look for more production pictures in our gallery!
WRITER/DIRECTOR MICHAEL FISHER'S
"BURGUNDY" POSTS AT EDGEWOOD
Award-Winning Writer/Director Michael Fisher recently spent the last month in Edgewood's AVID Suite A working on his latest film, "Burgundy". A dark, gothic parable with an elaborate animatic feline as it's protagonist, the film again showcases Fisher's unique vision. With lush cinematography from Jeff Farber and an orchestral score that features works of the classical composer Greig, "Burgundy" is a real treat. A meticulous filmmaker, Fisher even used the Avid to paint out miniscule imperfections (dirt/dropouts)
frame-by-frame after editing.
Keep an eye out for this film!
"American Gun" completes VT. Principal Photography at Edgewood Studios!
"AMERICAN GUN"
Starring
JAMES COBURN VIRGINIA MADSEN BARBARA BAIN
Written and Directed by ALAN JACOBS
Produced by BRENT MORRIS
Dir. of Photography PHIL PARMET
Production Manager BRUCE PERKINS
Production Designer DON DE FINA
Locations Manager JOSHUA J. MASTERS
Assistant Director BILL HASSELL
Writer/Director's ALAN JACOBS Indie Feature "American Gun" recently completed a four week shoot in Vermont based at Edgewood Studios. The film, which chronicles the effect of firearms on society through the eyes of a grieving father, stars JAMES COBURN, VIRGINA MADSEN and BARBARA BAIN. Producer BRENT MORRIS noted that "Without Edgewood, we wouldn't have been able to get this film made in New England. Edgewood allowed us take advantage of numerous local contacts as well as offering low-cost production facilities and equipment." Vermont Film Commissioner LORANNE TURGEON was also instrumental in
bringing "American Gun" to the state, adding, "This is a perfect match, "American Gun" was a film that needed a solid base camp in a gorgeous rural location. Edgewood solved numerous problems for the production while offering production facilities normally found only in large metro markets."
Writer/Director Jacob's previous film "Nina Takes a Lover" was a solid festival favorite, so hopes are high for a breakthrough success!
DIAMOND RUN RELEASED ON VHS
Edgewood Studios classic Romantic/Thriller "Diamond Run" comes out nationally on video this December! Look for it at HOLLYWOOD VIDEO stores nationwide!
Starring Michael J. Valentine, Linda Ljoka, and Richard Lynch, "Diamond Run" is a fast-paced caper that takes you from the streets of New York to the Mountains of Vermont and, yeah.... a lot of stuff gets blown up along the way!
Lightning: Fire from the Sky
Family/Adventure
When two 100-year storms hit Rutland, Missouri, causing fear and chaos with deadly lightning, only a 16 year-old weather whiz can save the town. But who will believe him?
Starring
JOHN SCHNEIDER
MICHELLE GREENE
STACY KEACH
GARY SANDY
CHASE MASTERSON
JESSIE EISENBERG
BARBARA CRAMPTON
ERIKA THOMAS
MILES CHAPIN
JOHN JAMES
PAUL SCHNABEL
TIM MCKAY
Executive Producers:
BRUCE JOHNSON
WILLIAM BAUMANN
JOE BROIDO
Producer PETER BECKWITH
Director DAVID GIANCOLA
Director of Photography GROSVENOR MILES HAFELA
Assistant Director NEIL KINSELLA
Production Manager BRUCE PERKINS
"JEEZUM CROW" Starts it shoot with Edgewood
Martin GuiGui of "Jeezum Crow"
Writer/Director MARTIN GUIGUI'S ("Wedding Band") latest feature film, the slice-of life comedy "JEEZUM CROW", recently completed the first leg of its multi-season shoot utilizing a full Camera and L&G package from Edgewood. Internationally Acclaimed Cinematographer MASSIMO ZERI (a favorite of both Federico Fellini and Paul Mazursky) and Award Winning Cameraman LUCIO OLIVIERI utilized a Full Ultracam Package with Canon Speed Lenses. Lighting "Wizard" MARTY SWOBODA ("Titanic", "Deep Impact", "NewsRadio") utilized Edgewood's "Big Box" L&G package. "It was extremely cool that we could find everything we needed at Edgewood" remarked star/producer RUSTIN BRANAMAN. "It saved us dollars and, equally important, time." Director Guigui noted, "It meant a lot to me that Edgewood went out of their way to give us their time and expertise." Producer JOHN NICHOLS added, "This is how indies keep strong, working together."
"ICEBREAKER" NOW AT BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
Edgewood Studios, the Vermont-based mini-studio founded by Filmmakers David Giancola and Peter Beckwith announced the release of their largest production, "Icebreaker" at Blockbuster Video stores nationwide. The feature film, starring Sean Astin ("Rudy", "Courage Under Fire", and the upcoming "Lord of the Rings"), Bruce Campbell ("Congo", "The Evil Dead"), and Stacy Keach (T.V.'s "Mike Hammer", "Escape from L.A.) , was shot on location in Vermont at the Killington Ski Resort.In the tightly paced action-thriller, Ski Patrol officer Matt Foster (Sean Astin) must save his fiancé Meg (Suzanne Turner), and her father (Stacy Keach) from a marauding band of terrorists led by Greig (Bruce Campbell) who have taken over the mountain. The terrorists have holed up with a group of hostages in the summit restaurant while they retrieve stolen nuclear materials from a plane that has crashed into the mountain. They are well trained, well armed, and operate with military precision. But Matt has one thing going for him. He knows the mountain like the back of his hand.Filming "Icebreaker" was a struggle against the elements for Director Giancola and Producer Beckwith. When principal photography took place last winter, the crew was forced to shoot much of the film on the very top of Killington Mountain, as snow at lower altitudes was scarce. The production took a break over the holiday season and returned only to be faced with constant blizzard conditions and below-freezing temperatures. "With three units filming simultaneously, we had a lot of problems matching shots between units. We used a lot of fake snow early on, then found ourselves brushing snow off of sets to match earlier footage. It was a nightmare!" Recalls Producer Beckwith. Director Giancola noted "Although the film was difficult to make and the scope of the production was huge, we created something very cool. When was the last time you saw a ski resort based film that was not set at the western ski areas?" The team's hard work seems to have paid off. "Icebreaker" has been a solid hit on television and video worldwide and is the largest domestic release yet for an Edgewood film.
A premiere on the HBO premium cable channel is set for this winter.
NEIL BENEDICT'S "THE WEDDING GUEST" COMPLETES
POST-PRODUCTION
AT EDGEWOOD STUDIOS.
Director Neil Benedict's first feature "The Wedding Guest" has just completed post-production at Edgewood Studios. Mr. Benedict worked with editor Ben Kahn to craft a both funny and darkly witty film. Edgewood studios provided both off-line and on-line editing, and sound finishing on a partially deferred basis. On a micro-budget, filmmaker Benedict took advantage of every favor he had to get the film in the can. The cast and crew got a first look of the completed film at a special sneak preview held in Edgewood's screening room. "The Wedding Guest is now headed for the festival circuit and plans of a Vermont premiere are in the works!
ULTRACAM CAMERAS AT WORK ON
"BOYS FOREVER"
"Boys Forever", an off-beat comedy written and directed by talented newcomer Ronnie Tanksley just completed a shoot of key scenes for the film using Edgewood's Ultracam 35mm cameras and Ultranon primes. Creative director Conrad Bullard chose Edgewood for it's ability to work with indy budgets and the ability for the producer to "one-stop-shop" for all of his production rentals. The Albany-area shoot also utilized Lighting and Grip rentals and key crew from Edgewood. We know Ronnie Tanksley is a filmmaker you will all be seeing more of soon!
"PERIL"
  MORGAN FAIRCHILD, MICHAEL PARE',JOHN JAMES
Directed By David Giancola Produced By Peter Beckwith
"PERIL" HITS VIDEO STORES MAY 22, 2001
The Edgewood Thriller "Peril" starring Michael Pare', Morgan Fairchild, and John James hits video stores on May 22ND. The tension-filled thriller directed by David Giancola and Produced by Peter Beckwith features a tour-de-force performace by star Michael Pare' as a dangerous mental patient on the loose. Download a trailer of the film in our screening room. Released through MTI Home Video. For more info check out www.mtivideo.com
We just found a great site for all you Michael Pare' Fans at www.ciniville.com/michaelpare We will be keeping them and you informed of upcoming release information. Anyone know of a Morgan Fairchild site?
"RADICAL JACK"
  BILLY RAY CYRUS, DEDEE PFEIFFER,
NOAH BLAKE, GEORGE "BUCK" FLOWER
Directed By James Allen Bradley
Produced By Peter Beckwith and David Giancola
RADICAL JACK" HITS BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO IN MAY 2001!
Finally the news all you rabid Billy Ray Cyrus fans have been waiting for."Radical Jack" will be released in the US by Blockbuster Video May 8, 2001! The film will be available at Blockbuster video outlets nationwide and will finally give all of you a chance to see this slam-bang action film. (It Rocks!) We do not have any specifics, but as Blockbuster is owned by Viacom, who owns HBO, we suspect that you will see it there in the coming months as well. Any more release info we have will be posted here first, please do not e-mail us. You can also find out more through Blockbuster.
"THE NEWCOMERS"
 Matt McCoy, Jeff Fahey, Kate Bosworth, Chris McCoy
Directed by James Allen Bradley Produced By Peter Beckwith and David Giancola and David Peters
No domestic release info yet. The film is completed and is selling Around the world. **Look for Kate Bosworth in the Upcoming series "Young Americans"!
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