Pasadena Star News/San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Daily News all featured a Review of "Shoot-Out" by Vernor Rodgers. It was a full page Review that talks about our independent basketball classic. It appeared in June 29th's Entertainment Section of the newspaper with Pirates of the Caribbean 2 on the cover. We've just received copies. Great to have a review in print, especially when you work so hard and put so much effort in. We cannot thank you enough Vernor. Here's what it looks like.
We have received a lot of inquiries whether or not "Religious Freaks Gone Wild" is real or not. There has been a tremendous amount of discussion and controversy surrounding the subject since we posted the video clip online in March.
Whatever truth you see in this video is the truth you are meant to see.
You will believe what you want to believe.
Whether you love the video or hate the video, if it strikes a chord within you, it has done what it is supposed to do.
With the success "Shoot-Out" has been having, we decided to recut and post a Brand New Trailer.
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Click above or click here, BRAND NEW SHOOT-OUT TRAILER
"Shoot-Out" which was showcased at EgoFest in Brainerd, MN is mentioned as one of the "Best of the Festival" by entertainment editor John Hansen of Brainerd Dispatch.
Here is what he wrote,
"Shootout, David Branin, California - A great premise: Two men play a one-on-one basketball game to the death. One guy is cocky, saying he's never lost a game with a bet riding on it; the other wants to put him in his place (or in the ground). It's plenty intense just watching the hoops action, which naturally comes down to sudden death. After the game, things really get interesting as moral questions are raised."
Here is the full article, "It's plenty intense just watching the hoops action"
Internet Exclusive! Inside look at our film "Shoot-Out" at the Short Mondays Film Festival at CineSpace in Hollywood, CA. Yes, we were in the house along with Sharon Stone.
Special Thanks to DreamArtists Studios for providing us the song we use in the clip, "Matt's Jam"
Click above or click here, 3 Minute Video Clip
Great to see the star of "Shoot-Out" mentioned with other prominent names in the entertainment industry and professional sports.
Actor/Producer Tyshawn Bryant was offered Special Thanks by Club Touch and DJ Eque's Friday Night Out for his appearance on June 9th. Others thanked include Shawn Wayans, LenDale White, George Gore II, Sean Patrick Thomas, Gold Medalist Maurice Green, Sam Cassell, Bill Maher, Ron Artest, and Gabrielle Union to name a few.
For the entire list of "Special Thanks" please visit, www.admprod.com
For all the additional information you need visit, www.egofestival.com
We just received a 3/4 Stars from Cinema Crazed! Felix Vasquez, Jr has this to say about Shoot-Out, "Branin's directing is utterly electric as he knows how to alleviate and build the tension not only between these two egotistic young men, but really keeps the audience watching while they battle on the basketball court."
Here is the full review, "A well crafted exceptional piece of filmmaking"
If you are a filmmaker who wants your film reviewed, you have to get it into Cinema Crazed.
"Shoot-Out" has been named an Official Selection to the 1st Miami Independent Film and Music Festival! Huge news for us, as Co-Star Daniel Sol was born and raised in Miami. All his friends and family now have a chance to see him on the big screen and offer their support! The momentum builds.
More on the Festival: The Miami Independent Film and Music Festival is a first year festival dedicated to supporting artist whose talents have been overlooked. We are looking to present their talents in a format which glorifies them for their sweat, blood and tears. With two musical stages, and two theaters, the festival blends the music and film industry seamlessly under one roof. Come out and see what will be one of the greatest Indie spectacles in the South East!
It will take place on July 29th at the..
We are very proud to have our film "Shoot-Out" be an Official Selection to the Wichita Falls Film Festival! We are on a roll!
On the weekend of July 14, the first Wichita Falls Film Fest will be held at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. More info will be added as it comes along! Please check back often! If you would like to submit a film, please visit the site at www.wichitafallsfilmfest.com
You can also visit Wichita Falls Film Festival MySpace Page!
Our last two internet shorts, "Religious Freaks Gone Wild" and "Bodywash Spoof" have combined for over 1 million views.
On deck is "Honey I'm Home!" For this one, we collaborated with Def Films. This one is going to win over audiences worldwide. It comes highly anticipated. It stars Actor/Model/Comedian Jacob Magnuson and Actress Karen Worden. Written and Directed by David Branin the acclaimed filmmaker of "Shoot-Out." Cinematography and Editing completed by Def Films own, Vincent Martinez.
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We have been notified of our Official Selection to the Short Mondays Short Film Festival which is currently held at CineSpace the first Monday of each Month. "Shoot-Out" is one of six films that will screen in front of 300+ Audience Members. The screenings are followed up with Q&A sessions with the Filmmakers.
Our movie will screen Monday, June 5th at CineSpace.
SHORT MONDAYS is a monthly short film festival. But its not only about the specific films that are being screened: it's also a place to see emerging (and established) filmmakers and network in a more casual atmosphere than a theater screening. When Sir Sean Connery attended, he was approachable because of the relaxed setting. Gary Oldman, Kevin Pollack, Bruce Davison, Allison Janney, Clancy Brown, Christine Taylor, Richard T. Jones, Claudia Schiffer, Jason Lewis and John Stamos are among the actors who have had shorts screened by Short Mondays. When they've been in town, these actors have come out to support their filmmakers.
Through Short Mondays, filmmakers have been accepted into other film festivals, such as the San Diego Film Festival. Directors have also obtained their first jobs directing full length features because of the work they screened at Short Mondays.
Short Mondays is run by Deirdre Murphy and Elise Rothberg, with invaluable assistance from their Advisory Board, and hosted by Tonight Show and E! Channel veteran Brett Walkow.
More information on this event coming soon!
Benjamin Pratt of the Sharp Radio Network was
able to grab this exclusive interview with the man behind
"Shoot-Out" Writer/Director David Branin.
Visit Sharp Radio Network and click on "Freedom from Whoopi"
The interview will only be there for a few more days.
This Sunday's event continues to grow. Executive Producer Tyshawn Bryant has struck a deal to have BlackWeekly.com invite their members and to have a presence at our event.
The Guest List is over 50 strong and continues to grow.
"Shoot-Out" is the critically acclaimed film of Two Men playing a basketball game of 1 on 1...TO THE DEATH. The film stars Tyshawn Bryant and Daniel Sol and was written and directed by David Branin.
The film has been screened from coast to coast and in the UK. We're going to project the film onto the big screen for this special night.
"Shoot-Out" Screening Party
Sunday May 14th
Space Theater
665 N. Heliotrope
Hollywood, CA 90004
Doors open: 8:00 pm
Admission only $15
Includes Screening, DVD, and Open Bar
The disc contains over an hour of DVD Exclusives
We have experienced a lot of success with our last two films, "Bodywash Spoof" and "Religious Freaks Gone Wild" Both have set the internet on fire appearing on dozens upon dozens of websites. Don't worry, there is a lot more coming, starting with next week's release of our Limited Edition "Shoot-Out" DVD which contains over an hour of bonus materials.
"Bodywash Spoof"
"Religious Freaks Gone Wild"
"Shoot-Out"
After being delayed, we will shoot our next film, "Honey, I'm Home" on May 22nd. We also have another Surprise Film that we will release in June or July.
