Wednesday, July 25, 2012

A Charity Happy Hour


Unheard the Film, in association with The DC Rape Crisis Center, present...A Charity Happy Hour





We are hosting our first Charity Happy Hour!
A donation gets you extended happy hour deals!*
All proceeds will go to Unheard the Film and the DC Rape Crisis Center.

*We are asking for a $20 minimum donation in order to receive the extended happy hour deals.


Who: Unheard the Film and the DC Rape Crisis Center

When: August 8, 2012 from 5-9pm*

Where: Vinoteca, 1940 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Why: To help Unheard in the next phase of production and further raise awareness about sexual abuse with organizations such as the DC Rape Crisis Center

Click on the link to RSVP!

*Regular happy hour is from 5-7pm, a donation gives you happy hour deals until 9pm.





Unheard the Film is produced by:

                                 
2012 MaineDrama Productions, LLC                                 
www.mainedramapro.com
                                               
P.O. Box 207, Clinton, MD 20735  

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BPC FIlms
www.bpcfilms.com


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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

It Takes A Village...

Mike Wise (The Washington Post Sports Columnist) on Sandusky's enabler's:

" It takes more than one disturbed person to steal a kid’s soul; it takes a village of disconnected people looking the other way."


http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/sandusky-scandal-had-one-perpetrator-and-many-accomplices/2012/06/26/gJQAWs8t4V_story.html

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

An "other" Day

I was reading through some pieces that I've written and I stumbled across this one.  As always, it came at an appropriate time.  As I go through the makings of this film, I'm learning to take each bump and hiccup as an opportunity to make me greater and stronger.  So bring on those days!


An Other Day
Life comes at you fast
Sometimes it feels like it’s problem after problem
Issue after issue
Headache after Headache
You have your good and your bad,
Your ups and your downs,
Your greats and your horrible.
But you press on.
Even through the troubles,
You endure.
You build up your strength and ride on this natural high.
And just as you begin to ride that plateau,
Life hits you with an ‘other’ day.

An ‘other’ day.
You know, a day different from the rest.
A day contrary from the norm.
A day when you’re hit so hard that your bones ache
And you back breaks
From all the crap you take.
From the things you think no possible human could survive.
And you wonder, why me?
How much more can I take on?
I don’t want anymore!
No more days that stick out from the rest.
No more days that weigh down heavy on your chest.
No more!
No more ‘other’ days.
Days that are opposite to what your want,
What you need,
What you deserve.

But you sit back and examine those ‘other’ days.
What really makes them so different?
One more problem added to your plate.
One more issue that you have to solve.
One more person that you have to avoid.
One more obstacle for you to overcome.
Then you think, even through every issue and every problem,
You’ve taken something away.
You walked away a little bit stronger.
You walked away a little bit wiser.
You’ve taken away a lesson learned from each situation.

So yes, it hurts.
Yes, it’s painful.
Yes, it’s hard to endure, but look at the person you’ve become.
So bring on the days that stick out.
Bring on the days that pull you.
Bring on the days that stress you out.
Bring ‘em on because it isn’t an ‘other’ day.
Man, it’s just another day.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

A Rough Journey

The road to making this film has been a rough one.  I feel like I am always putting out fires.  ALWAYS!

This weekend we go into what is supposed to be our final weekend of filming.  Prayerfully!  And it hasn't been easy getting there.  People have been getting sick, schedules have changed at the last minute, equipment stopped working, last minute added expenses, etc.  Sometimes I want to scream, sometimes I want to cry, sometimes I want to throw something, sometimes I want to crawl up in a corner and rock back and forth (crazy style).  But you know what, I wouldn't change any of it for the world.  I'm doing what I completely love to do and nothing worth doing comes easy. 

So, I embrace the challenges because they make me a better writer/producer/businesswoman.  And I thank every individual that supports me along the journey.  Thank you!

Sunday, May 27, 2012

1000 in 30: A Race to the End!- We Made It!

We exceeded our campaign goal!

This is a very special thank you to everyone that donated to the MDP team and Unheard.  We surpassed our campaign goal.  As we go into our final film weekend, none of this would have been possible without your support.

Even though this round of our campaign is complete, you can still give towards the film.  You can give either by mailing a check (made out to MaineDrama Productions, LLC) to the mailing address below, or via Paypal at mainedramapro@gmail.com.  It's never too late to be a part of the movement.

Be on the look out for pictures and updates on our blog, Facebook page, and Twitter accounts!  Thank you again to each and every one of you.

Tramaine and the MDP Team

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Don't forget to check out our trailer!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

1000 in 30: A Race to the End!- Final Week!

47% towards our goal.  That's how far we've come as we head into the last week of our campaign.  That's how far we've come thanks to you!

This past weekend we shot our second weekend of Unheard.  As with any journey, there were a few hiccups and bumps in the road but we made it through and have one weekend to go!  But we are still short of our goal.  Within the next 7 days we need to raise another $550.  And I know that we can do it with your help.  You can give either by mailing a check (made out to MaineDrama Productions, LLC) to the mailing address below, or via Paypal at mainedramapro@gmail.com.

We need YOU to accomplish our goal.  Give $5, $10, as much as your pocket will allow.  If each of you that are reading right now donate, we will definitely meet our goal.

Be on the look out for pictures and updates on our blog, Facebook page, and Twitter accounts!

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Don't forget to check out our trailer!

2012 MaineDrama Productions, LLC
www.mainedramapro.com


Our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 207, Clinton, MD 20735

Friday, May 4, 2012

Actors and Extras Needed for Local Independent Film

MaineDrama Productions and BPC Films are producing a local independent film, Unheard, in the DMV area. Unheard is about the journey to healing after sexual abuse. Following the lives of numerous individuals that have been raped or molested, the film tackles the stereotypes, boundaries, and issues that come along with such a tragic event.

Currently, the production team is looking for actors to fill open roles:

  • Step Father/35-45/White male/sexually abuses step son.
  • Allison/35-50/Black female/sexually abused as a young child but has come to a place of healing and quiet strength.
  • Extras/all ages/all ethnicities/needed for various scenes to include teenage party scenes, foster kid scene, and various community shots.

Shooting set to take place within the DMV May 18-20, 2012 and June 1-3, 2012. Not all characters will be needed both weekends.

This film is a non-paid, non-union film. Film credit and other benefits available.

If interested, please submit headshot and resume to mainedramapro@gmail.com AND bpcinema@gmail.com by May 13th, 2012. For those inquiring about the role of Allison, please submit a film reel in addition to the above to BOTH addresses. Any submission without the required documents will not be considered.

Thank you!