Abandon Films http://www.abandonfilms.com Making Creative Film Projects With Abandon Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:36:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Freedom First http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/03/14/freedom-first/ http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/03/14/freedom-first/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:56:27 +0000 Justin Snyder http://www.abandonfilms.com/?p=1919 The latest collaboration between Abandon Films and Access Advertising is the new ad campaign for Freedom First Credit Union.

The campaign included two animated videos and a live action commercial.  The animated pieces were directed by Won Novalis, and the live action spot was directed by Justin Rossbacher.

]]> http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/03/14/freedom-first/feed/ 4 On The Set of The Working Dead http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/03/12/on-the-set-of-the-working-dead/ http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/03/12/on-the-set-of-the-working-dead/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:18:40 +0000 Justin Snyder http://www.abandonfilms.com/?p=1888 On-the-set photos were taken by Rachel Kolb (see her blog post The Making of a Zombie), and video clips taken by Dave Perry.

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We had a great time making these films, and it was a privilege to work with such a committed team of people to make it happen.  A special mention to Alistair and Alexander McPherson, the amazing father/son duo, for their special FX makeup work, as well as Joshua Frerichs, for his original music for The Working Dead title sequence.  You can see a full list of credits at the end of this post. Enjoy!

Event Opener – The Working Dead (WARNING: Contains Zombie Violence)

Watch the other two videos after the jump.

Event Closer – Night of the Working Dead

The Working Dead Title Sequence

Companies:
Abandon Films – Creative and Production House
Carter Media – Grip and Lighting
B2B Studios – Production Design
Crew:
Justin Snyder – Writer, Director
Won Novalis – Editor, Visual FX, Color
Justin Rossbacher – Production Manager
Leonard Carter- DP
David Perry – 1st AC
Alexia Carter – 2nd AC
Caleb Jackson – Assistant Director
Charles T. Bell – Grip
Austin Lewis – Grip
Brad Blackburn – Production Designer
Rachel Kolb – Set Design
Alexander McPherson – Special Makeup Effects Artist
Alistair McPherson – Special Makeup Effects Artist
Murna Gado – Makeup Assistant
Rachel Rodini – Makeup Assistant
Joshua Frerichs – Composer (Opening Credit Sequence)
Jonathan Pfenninger – Boom Operator, Sound Designer
Dylan Perry – PA
Cast:
Lindsey Register – Barbara
B Nikolaus Haney – Nic
Samuel Van Fossen – John (Papa Zombie)
Patrick A Carrell – Burn Victim Zombie
Chris Dodd – Lacerated Zombie
Jesse Best – Head Trauma Zombie

 

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“The Working Dead” was commissioned by the American Advertising Federation Roanoke Chapter ADDY Awards Gala.  The films are going to be shown during the event on February 23.  We will release the films online after they premiere at the event.

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Night 5  Night 6

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Here is an extended scene featurette from A True Friend.  It contains some great improv from actors Tim Ross and Cody Carwile, captured while we were filming the driving scene.

If you haven’t seen the film yet, watch it here.

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It’s finally here and we’re thrilled to share it with you.

We’d like to thank all of the wonderful cast and crew for a job well done!

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]]> http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/24/a-true-friend-trailer/feed/ 0 A True Friend Will Premiere Online January 29 http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/09/a-true-friend-will-premiere-online-january-22/ http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/09/a-true-friend-will-premiere-online-january-22/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:22:50 +0000 Justin Rossbacher http://www.abandonfilms.com/?p=1267 This 5-minute short film will be released on AbandonFilms.com in three weeks.  You can follow the post-production process on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

A True Friend Poster

]]> http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/09/a-true-friend-will-premiere-online-january-22/feed/ 1 Would You Help Your Friend Move A Dead Body? http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/01/would-you-help-your-friend-move-a-dead-body/ http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/01/would-you-help-your-friend-move-a-dead-body/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:35:34 +0000 Justin Snyder http://www.abandonfilms.com/?p=1470 There are many questions we are faced with within a lifetime.  But every now and then a truly challenging question arises that causes you to doubt yourself and your beliefs.

Here is an important public service announcement from filmmaker Ryan Brown which tackles this sensitive issue.  You owe it to yourself to interact with this video and wrestle with this important question.  Comments are open and you may share your thoughts below.

Tell us what you think.  What what you do if your best friend asked you to help move a dead body?

]]> http://www.abandonfilms.com/2013/01/01/would-you-help-your-friend-move-a-dead-body/feed/ 5 Important Public Service Announcement Coming January 1 http://www.abandonfilms.com/2012/12/24/important-public-service-announcement-coming-january-1/ http://www.abandonfilms.com/2012/12/24/important-public-service-announcement-coming-january-1/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:00:30 +0000 Justin Snyder http://www.abandonfilms.com/?p=1456 To all our readers, clients, family and friends, we hope you have a wonderful time with loved ones and a very merry Christmas!

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We also wanted to let you know that we will be posting a very important public service announcement on January 1, 2013.  It is a video that was put together by our intern Ryan Brown, and it contains a message that is important for all of us to hear.

Until then, have a wonderful holiday season!

~The AF team

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