"Respect for the Dead" selected for Muskegon Film Festival

Our first project, "Respect for the Dead," has been accepted into the Muskegon Film Festival! The festival, held May 30-31 at the Harbor Theater in Muskegon, MI, is in its eighth year and we are excited and honored to be a part of it.

Come out and see us!

"A Daughter's Hope" update

As it turns out, Grand Rapids-based Brandella Films is now going to produce "A Daughter's Hope." In fact, a crew has already been put together and we've even attached film/TV actor and domestic violence champion Victor Rivers to join the cast.

Of course, like any film, funding is needed to get this project off the ground, and if anyone knows of someone willing and able to fund this worthwhile project, please let us know.

Thanks!

"A Daughter's Hope" status update

In case I hadn't mentioned this before, "A Daughter's Hope" is now in development under the Brandella Films monniker. We're still searching for funding to produce this worthwhile story, so if you know of anyone in a position to speak to us about that, please let me know.

Brandella Films completes primary shooting on "Respect for the Dead"

Brandella Films completed principle photography on our short, "Respect for the Dead," this weekend and we're more convinced than ever that we have a great film on our hands. Our cast and crew have been extraordinary, and it is because of their efforts that this project has become what it has.

We're now off to post production where our film editor and music composer can work their magic. With their help, we should be ready for the film festival circuit in 2009.

In the meantime we hope to have some stills posted on our site at www.brandellafilms.com in a few days.

"Respect for the Dead" primary shooting is underway

Brandella Films began primary production on the short, "Respect for the Dead" on July 25th. With two shoots now under our belt, we're starting to get into the swing of things. Assuming all continues to go well and we stay on schedule, we should be able to wrap production by mid August.

"Respect for the Dead" is on its way!

Remember back when I said I was considering the possibility of producing "Respect for the Dead" myself? Well, I've taken the plunge and formed a production company to do just that. The company is called Brandella Films LLC and since my last post here, we've gathered a crew, secured locations, started work on set construction, auditioned talent and even started rehearsals. We've scheduled our first day of shooting (though not the rest yet) and I think it's going to be a great film!