What’s Happening with SFP?

 

Recently Released

 

Walter, a dramatic short film

Growing old is a blessing but being forgotten a curse.

A comedic short film written & directed by Jonathan Browning that is currently in post production and will be out later this year.

“Walter” is a short film about an elderly widower who’s multiple attempts to find a connection to the outside world fail. That is until he starts finding friendship with others that society deems unworthy of human connection.

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the amazingly talented Paul Dooley on this production. Rounding out the cast is Stoney Westmoreland, Leslie McManus, Joe Kaplan, Alex Castillo, Joshua Gutierrez & Leo Medina.

Director of Photography – Geoff Reisner

Executive Producers: Man of Action Studios, Stoney Westmoreland and Leslie McManus
Photos courtesy of Mara Casey

 

Currently in Post Production

Lifestyles, starring Paul Dooley & Martin Mull

“To be loud is to be loved.”

This comedic short film, written by Paul Dooley, takes a look at an iconic character from the 90′s who uses therapy to find his “inner child”.

 

Clean, a comedic short film

Appearances are everything and often misleading.

A comedic short written & directed by Jonathan Browning is currently in post and will be completed soon.

“Clean” is the tale of a married couple that is preparing for the arrival of a very special guest.

Starring Leslie McManus, Stoney Westmoreland & introducing Francisca DelGado in her world premiere performance.

Director of Photography – Geoff Reisner

Additional support by – Ed Goodman & Joe Kaplan

 

The Rowdy Ridge Film Project, a documentary on hope & strength

The mission of the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp is to provide a life-affirming program for families recovering from drug addiction or are survivors of spousal abuse

The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp has long been a very special place where children and families heal past hurts and discover a whole new world of wonder, joy and opportunity. Many of the children and parents that come to our unique camp rekindle their sense of family, something that for many seemed all but lost.

This Summer Stoney Westmoreland & Jonathan Browning will shoot a documentary about the camp and the families that attend.

To get more information on the camp go to Rowdy Ridge Camp

 

Pre-Production News

DoubleSpeak

This satirical short created & directed by Jonathan Browning will be shot in late November. It is about a corporation that desperately needs to alter the negative public opinion about itself. A consultant is brought in to help them “redefine” certain common terminology. This corporation quickly discovers that changing the name doesn’t mean you are actually changing reality. Director of Photography will be Geoff Reisner and it stars Paul Dooley, Tom Martin, Leslie McManus, Mary Wachtel, Jason Pardo, Joe Kaplan, Krista Lally, Dan Wachtel, Holly Martin & many more!

A Good Man, a dramatic sci-fi short film

Can there be justice without guilt?

A dramatic short film written and directed by Jonathan Browning. “A Good Man” is a futuristic morality tale about a war criminal facing his accusers and the gray area between revenge and justice. This piece is currently being work shopped by Jonathan & the cast.

Production is scheduled to start fall of 2011.