17th, September 2007
Network Film Fest
Great news!! A new cable channel dedicated to short films called MiniMoive has picked up Speed Datin' and are going to show it on their network. Minimovie not only broadcasts in the U.S. but in Europe also so Speed Datin' will not only be shown here in the U.S. but all throughout Europe too!
10th, September 2007
Working
Chris, now living in Los Angeles, has secured a job at Craig Murray Productions, Home Entertainment Branch. The Production Company is responsible for such trailers as Transformers, Thank You for Smoking, Little Miss Sunshine, and the hit t.v. show Arrested Development. Working as a production assistant at CMP is the first of many leaps and bounds that will find him directing major motion pictures in the future.
19th, July 2007
O+
Check out the Featured Films section to check out O+, another flick from the Home Grown Entertainment crew.
15th, July 2007
This just in...
Speed Datin' was accepted into the Haydenfilms online film festival for a grand prize of $10,000. Hayden Films offers the best in independent films from the most innovative filmmakers in the world. Giving viewers the future of film, Haydenfilms.com showcases the latest in animation, documentary, comedy, and drama. Vote for us and tell you friends. Even if you watch and you don't like it, still vote for us. http://www.haydenfilms.com/festival.html
19th, June 2007
WIDGET
Check out the Featured Films section to marvel at the glory that is Widget, a laugh attack comedy spectacular.
3rd, June 2007
Speed Dating
Check out the Featured Films section to take a peak at our latest flick, which won Third Place at the 48/5 Competition.
14th, May 2007
Weekly Update!
Graduation
Congratulations are in order for Chris upon graduating from Michigan State University. Chris graduated May 4th 2007 with a degree in Film Studies and hopes to solidify a prominent position in Los Angeles with a notable production company. While at MSU he was a part of the MSU Film Club where he directed, wrote, and produced many films, some of which are posted in the featured films section and are listed in his biography. As of right now Chris is living in East Lansing, but will be moving to Los Angeles by the end of June to start making a name for himself in the film world.
Acceptance
On April 18th John was accepted into the Vancouver Film School for Film Production. The program begins August 27th and will run for 1 year where he will learn film theory, narrative structure, script analysis, budgeting & scheduling, location management, editing aesthetics, location sound, and art direction just to highlight some of the curriculum. He has applied for a scholarship but has not received any word. The school specializes in animation, acting, digital design, entertainment business management, film production, sound design, and makeup.
Thank you
Homegrown Entertainment would like to thank Anthony Tripaldi for designing our website. We were very pleased with the outcome and have received many positive responses to the aesthetic qualities and ease at which you can travel around the website. His design company Tripped Out Productions was started in 2005 and has been consistently growing, taking on more clients and producing superior work.
27th, April 2007
Website Launched!
Welcome to the brand spankin' new website for Home Grown Entertainment! Feel free to browse around and check out all that we have to give here at Home Grown. As we continue to make movies they will be placed in our Featured Films area. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at christopher.harrison@homegrownentertainment.org or melejohn@homegrownentertainment.org.