Festival News, ImDb, & DVDs

Even though graduation season has passed, Pomp and Circumstances is beginning to make its way in the world.  We're currently waiting to hear from five film festivals to which it has been submitted - festivals in Utah, Indiana, Oklahoma, Florida, and even Ontario, Canada!  These are prime opportunities to get the film and its actors seen by industry professionals.  Any news we hear, we'll post on the site.

The film also now has an IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1954752/   If you've seen the film, log in and rate it!  Write a review, be the first to comment, etc, etc...   (And if you look closely, I'm sure you could find a goof or two to add to the trivia page!)

The other news is that Pomp and Circumstances is now available on DVD for $5 or $6 if you would like it shipped to you.  The funds from DVD sales go right back into the film project to pay for festival entry fees and the costs of creating and shipping DVDs to those festivals, all of which can get quite expensive.  Also, I am tithing 10% of all funds generated by this project, because I think that's the right thing to do!   Just email me if you would like to purchase a copy: DMT4PDL@aol.com.  

See before you buy:

 

The Trailer

Watch it here! The trailer for Pomp and Circumstances...

Trailer edited by Garry Cook

Roll out the Red Carpet!

Roll out the red carpet, take the lens caps off those cameras...it's time for the official premiere of Pomp and Circumstances!







DATE: Friday, May 6th, 2011

TIME: 6:00 - 7:00pm


PLACE: CSU's Center for Commerce and Technology, in the 2nd floor Auditorium


ENTRY: Free and open to the public



Find the event of Facebook and RSVP. The premiere is just in time for CSU's actual graduation! Let's hope that one goes more smoothly than Sadie's...

Meet the Director

Danielle Melissovas Thompson

Writer/Director

Pomp and Circumstances is Danielle's third original film, and she would like to thank the talented cast, editor, and production consultants for making her dream a reality. Currently finishing her BA in English at Columbus State University, she is preparing to begin a Masters in Film Aesthetics this fall at Oxford University. CSU and all the lovely people there have given Danielle many opportunities to learn her craft, and she would like to say thank you to all her teachers - those in the classroom, as well as those outside of it. Her goal is to write, direct, and produce Christian films and use media to impact audiences for Christ.

Meet the Cast - Part 3

Here are a few more castmembers you should know!

Donna Bedenbaugh Dooley

Sadie's Mom

Donna is orignally from Prosperity, South Carolina. She received a BA in Music from Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina and a Master of Music degree from the University of South Carolina. Donna has also completed graduate work in musicology at the Florida State University in Tallahassee. Donna has taught music for over 20 years at the elementary, junior high, high school, and college levels in South Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, and Utah. She is currently the Youth Program Coordinator in Continuing Education at Columbus State University. Donna is married to Larry Dooley who is the chair of the Theatre Department at CSU. They have two sons: Patrick, 12, and Ian, 9, and also 4 cats! They love the great outdoors - camping, gardening, hiking, and biking.

Ian Thomas Dooley

Mark

Ian was born in Glenview, Illinois and moved to Ogden, Utah when he was 15 months old. He recently moved to Columbus, Georgia with his parents and older brother, Patrick. Ian attends Clubview Elementary School where he is a straight A student and on the Principal's List. He also received a 2011 Student Achievement Recognition. His hobbies and interests include Japanese Anime and Manga, reading, and playing Wii. Ian adores his cat and best bud "Luther."

Daniel Blanda

Jeremy

Daniel is a freshman at Columbus State University. He is a young Theatre major who is happily busy. Daniel would like to thank his fellow cast and Danielle Thompson for this wonderful working experience. He would love you support in upcoming CSU theatre productions as well as to remind you to support live theatre. Cheers!

Betcha Didn't Know It Was an Action Movie

This clip shows off the creative prowess of Steven Roach, the editor of Pomp and Circumstances. Awesome work, Steven!

Sneak Preview

We promised! Now here's a recently edited clip from Pomp and Circumstances. Who's got the popcorn? (PS - it's best NOT to listen to this with headphones. You'll thank us later...)