Film Screenings in Ottawa, Canada

The eighth of October was the birthday of our good friend and associate, the late Colin Cameron. His sister, Mary Martel-Cantelon, lives in Ottawa, Canada where Colin was known to many. In celebration of Colin's life, Mary arranged a mini film festival this weekend to be held at the Mayfair Theatre. The program will feature excerpts and shorts from a few of the many (more than 100) movies in which Colin had worked on. And we are here in Ottawa to be a part of the event.

Photo courtesy of Mary Martel-Cantelon.

Included in the lineup is Don Circles the Drain, as well as excerpts from Mad City Chickens and others films in which Tarazod was connected to in some way. Plus we're showing a few clips from the three yet-to-be completed projects that Colin was the Executive Producer on: Benjamin's Ride, No Sleep for Ronni, and Strindberg's Assistant.

"Don" to Screen at Critical Edge Film Fest

Last month, our short film, Don Circles the Drain, was part of a preview screening for the Critical Edge Film Fest in Madison. The actual festival is now upon us and Don will again play on the big screen.

Date: Saturday January 28, 2017
Time: 2-5 pm
Venue: The Marquee Cinema, 1308 West Dayton St., Madison, Wisconsin

"Don Circles the Drain" to Screen in Madison!

Don Circles the Drain was chosen by the Critical Edge Film Festival as one of the top three films in their Madison shorts category. It will play in a special pre-festival screening of films this Saturday, December 3rd, noon to 3:00 pm. Venue: Marquee Cinema, Union South, University of Wisconsin campus. Don will play during the first half of the program between 12:00 and 1:30 pm.

Public Screening of MCC in North Dakota

On October 2nd, Mad City Chickens will be making its North Dakota premiere. A group of citizens in Minot are looking to get their ordinance changed to allow for backyard chickens. To help raise awareness in their city, they'll be holding a public screening of our film.

• All Saint's Episcopal Church, downtown at 301 Main Street South, Minot, ND
• 6:00 pm on October 2, 2016
• Free admission

"Don Circles the Drain" Accepted into Driftless Film Fest

Our short, Don Circles the Drain--co-produced with Rick Richards of C Side Films-- has been accepted into the 2016 Driftless Film Festival in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. It will screen in the Shorts Showcase at 5:30 pm on Saturday, November 5.

Mad City Chickens to Screen in Minneapolis

Mad City Chickens documentary - June 17, 2016 - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Public Screening presented by Transition Longfellow. Potluck starts at 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm movie. Venue: Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave S. Free with donation.

"Real Live" Movie in Wisconsin Film Fest

Filmmaker Nicholas Wootton's documentary, Real...Live... will be screening at the 2016 Wisconsin Film Festival this coming weekend. It recounts last year's Madison installment of the World Naked Bike Ride. Nicholas participated in the ride and carried a GoPro with him. Robert shot on a second camera, driving ahead of the group and stopping at various locations along the route.

Screens 11:00am at the Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI.

"Don Circles the Drain" to Screen in Cleveland

Don Circles the Drain was recently invited to screen at the Epp Indie Theater, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The public showing will take place on Saturday April 9th at 7:00pm. It's billed along with an independent film from the UK called The Device.

Venue address:
1607 Crawford Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106

Admission:
$10 (Discount tickets available at Epp-Films.com)

Mad City Chickens Returns to Canada!

Our feature documentary Mad City Chickens will be screening on March 16, 2016 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Sponsored by the Thunder Bay Environmental Film Network, the movie will play at 7:30 pm at the Maple Tops Activity Center, 24 Court St. South.

Filmmaker Comments at 2016 Wildwood Film Fest

In response to an inquiry about advice for new filmmakers...

Nicholas Wootton--Windmiller Media
Rick Richards--C Side Films
Robert Lughai--Tarazod Films & Media LLC

Filmmakers on stage at the conclusion of Wildwood.

Video and photo shot by Colin Cameron.

"Don" Wins Best Comedy at Wildwood Film Fest

Our short, Don Circles the Drain, won the "Best Comedy Award" yesterday at the 2016 Wildwood Film Festival.

Nicholas Wootton's 2015 Just God also screened at the fest and received a very enthusiastic audience response; they laughed in all the right places!

From left to right, Colin Cameron (Narrator/Associate Producer--Don; Co-star--Just God ), Rick Richards (Writer/Executive Producer--Don), Robert (Director/Producer--Don; Producer--Just God), and Nicholas Wootton (Assistant Director--Don; Writer/Director/Producer--Just God).

Photo courtesy of Nicholas Wootton.

Filmmakers on stage after the screenings.

Nicholas, Rick, and Robert.

Bryan Royston and Jeff Blankenship of Living Storm Productions won the "Founder's Choice Award" for their short drama, Full Circle.

Photos courtesy of Colin Cameron.

Mad City Chickens to Screen in River Falls

Just 45 minutes east of Minneapolis is the city of River Falls, Wisconsin--the home of a number of citizens looking to get their local ordinance changed to allow for backyard poultry. In an effort to raise awareness of this issue, they will be holding a public screening of Mad City Chickens on Wednesday evening, March 2, 2016. The event will take place 7-9pm at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union Street.

Image via River Falls Public Library site.

"Don Circles the Drain" Accepted into 2016 Wildwood Film Fest

With the recent completion of an updated edit, our short film, Don Circles the Drain, will make its official premiere in three weeks at the Wildwood Film Festival. We'll be attending the event.

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Venue: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Kimberly Clark Theater, Appleton, Wisconsin
Showtime: 8:00 pm shorts block

Test Screening of "Don" at High Noon Saloon

The first test screening of Don Circles the Drain for the general public took place yesterday at the High Noon Saloon in Madison. Part of a Wisconsin filmmaker showcase sponsored by Living Storm Productions, our short was one of thirteen local movies to play. We're told it was a great turn out of between 60 to 80 in the audience.

Unfortunately, we couldn't attend. Executive Director Rick Richards was out of town and Robert was stuck having to move to a new home that weekend. Assistant Director, Nicholas Wootton did go and reported that the film was well received and got lots of laughs.

"Don Circles the Drain" - Cast & Crew Screening

We had our cast and crew wrap party last night for Don Circles the Drain. It was good to to finally show the finished film and to revisit with everyone--many of whom we hadn't seen for almost two years.

Although the projector had some issues, people still seemed to enjoy the picture. We really value test screenings, even those which may be a little skewed due to an audience of only cast and crew. After hearing their feedback, we went back and made a few minor adjustments to the edit, plus one rather large one. The movie now flows even better. Total running time 9:19.

Photos courtesy of Colin Cameron.

Up next, our first test screening of Don for the general public is this Sunday, August 2nd at the High Noon Saloon in Madison. A Wisconsin filmmaker showcase sponsored by Living Storm Productions, the program runs from 12:30-3:30pm. $5 cover.

JG Accepted Into Boston Independent Film Fest

Just God--the collaborative film project that we worked on with Windmiller Media and Exchange Productions--was recently accepted as a finalist into the Boston Independent Film Festival. Screenings begin July 15, 2015.

Mad City Chickens heading back to Wheatsfield Co-op

Our Mad City Chickens documentary played last year at the Wheatsfield Food Cooperative in Ames, Iowa, and on April 20th, it will screen again! Film starts at 7:00 pm,  413 Northwestern Ave.

"Chickens" Screening in Irving, Texas

On April 11, 2015, our feature-length documentary, Mad City Chickens, will be screening at the annual Eco-Film Fest in Irving, TX. Sponsored by the Office of Environmental Stewardship, the film will play at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. Starts at 4:00 p.m. Free chicken buttons will be available.

Mad City Chickens Returns to Sturgeon Bay

Last year, our Mad City Chickens documentary screened in Sturgeon Bay, WI as part of their EGGStravaganza event. It's been asked back again and will play this coming Saturday, April 4th at 1:00pm. Free admission. Sponsored by the Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan Street.

"Just God" Screens in Green Bay

Just God screened at the Green Bay Film Festival on Saturday. Good people. Fun times.

A few of the Just God crew (L-R): Writer/Director Nicholas Wootton; Executive Producer Jill Wootton; Associate Producer Kelly Lajter; Pick-up shots photographer Jeff Blankenship; Production Manager Robert Lughai.

Photo by Colin Cameron.