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RECENT NEWS
Congratulations Jessica Chastain! Oscar Nomination for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"
February 2022
I had the good fortune of being the EPK DP for "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" in 2019, so it was great to see Jessica Chastain receive an Oscar nomination today! The footage we shot is now "The Making Of: The Eyes of Tammy Faye", currently available as an accompaniment to the film on HBO+. This marks the second time I have worked on a film that led to an Oscar nomination for the lead actress. The first was Frances McDormand and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri". I expect Jessica to have the same success that Frances enjoyed in 2018. Thank you to Gregg Temkin and Mob Scene for the opportunity!
Mel Gibson Interview/Boys Of Summer EPK
December 2021
Film icon Mel Gibson was in Southport, NC shooting the independent feature film "Boys of Summer", and I had the opportunity to shoot his EPK interview and BTS of the production. Mel was a pleasure to work with and a class act - even when the mayor of Southport crashed his interview! (https://youtu.be/vcPWFbNA5uI)
NEW CAMERAS!
November 2021
As and admitted "gear head", I love to get new equipment! This month I have added two new cameras to my arsenal: Sony FX9 and Sony FX3. Both have Sony's amazing Full Frame Sensor, with the FX9 capable of 6k, and the FX3 at 4k. Both of these cameras will add another layer of versatility and quality to my work.
DP/Cam Op, EPK Interviews for "The Summer I Turned Pretty", Amazon Series.
EPK Co: Herzog
August-September 2021
Spent 5 weeks this summer embedded on the set of the screen adaptation of Jenny Han's beloved coming-of-age novel.
DP/Cam Op, BTS & EPK Interviews for "Florida Man", Netflix Series
August-October 2021
Jason Bateman-produced Netflix series starring Edgar Ramirez and Abby Lee.
September 2021 UPDATE:
Things have been really busy since production resumed last fall. In the past year, we have provided EPK/BTS and promo production for Starz' series "Hightown", Fox's new series, "Welcome to Flatch", Hallmark's "One Christmas", Netflix's series "Florida Man" and we're currently embedded on the Amazon series "The Summer I Turned Pretty". In addition to providing day-to-day BTS and EPK services, we're also shooting Gallery and Promo projects for these titles, including the recent preview for Fox's "Our Kind of People" and a "Take The Lead" feature on Monica Raymund for Starz.
DP/Cam Op, EPK Interviews & BTS for "One Summer" Hallmark Feature
July 2021
DP/Cam Op, EPK Interviews for "Are you There God? It's Me, Margaret"
EPK Co: Trailer Park
June 2021
Had the good fortune of lighting and shooting interviews with Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Forston for the film adaptation of the beloved young adult novel. (Sony FS7)
Director of Photography, Promos for STARZ series, "Hightown, Season 2" including "Take the Lead" featurette with actor/director/producer, Monica Raymund.
February 2021
DP'ed promos for the STARZ series “Hightown” with the fine team from Trailer Park and the "Hightown" shooting crew. No one could have asked for better resources or personnel. It was my first shoot with the ALEXA Mini LF and Arri Signature Primes. Huge thanks to @lighthousefilms for going to the ends of the earth to pull the camera package together during a very challenging time.
EPK for new FOX Series "Welcome To Flatch"
November 2020 - February 2021
DP for EPK, BTS and network promos for the hilarious new Fox series, "Welcome To Flatch" - a mockumentary based on the British series, "This Country". Keep an eye out for this one in 2022!
EPK Interviews: The Georgetown Project
December 2019
So grateful to have had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in Wilmington shooting EPK interviews for the feature film, "The Georgetown Project". Staring Russell Crowe, Adam Goldberg, David Hyde-Pierce, Ryan Simpkins and Chloe Bailey.
EPK/BTS "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" / Fox Searchlight
11/2019-12/2019
On location in Charlotte, NC for the Fox Searchlight feature film, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" - a biopic about the meteoric rise and fall of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Starring Oscar-nominees Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield, with Vincen't D'Onofrio and Cherry Jones.
EPK Interview for "Alita: Battle Angel"
January 2019
We get to meet some great people in our line of work, but we had the unique pleasure of working with Derek Mears last week. Derek plays "Romo" in the Robert Rodriguez / James Cameron sci-fi epic "Alita: Battle Angel". Since Derek is currently in Wilmington working on location for another project, we were able to provide studio space, a green screen set, camera and sound services for his EPK interview. Derek is an absolute pleasure to work with and gave one of the most thoughtful interviews any of us have ever witnessed. We definitely look forward to an opportunity to work with Derek again!
EPK/BTS for DC Comics/Warner Bros. Series, "SWAMP THING"
11/2018-4/2019
It's a dream come true to be working on the epic series "Swamp Thing" right here at home in Wilmington, NC. It's a real treat to be working along side the super-talented Wilmington-based production crew again! Amazing sets and special effects make this job a pleasure!
EPK/BTS for A24 feature, "Zola"
November 2018
In Tampa, FL shooting EPK/BTS footage and interviews for this cutting-edge true story based on an epic viral Twitter thread. Starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, Nicholas Braun, Jason Mitchell. Director Janicza Bravo
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EPK for A24 Feature "Waves"
August 2018
In South Florida this week shooting EPK interview for the feature film, "Waves". Produced by the brilliant folks at A24 (Moonlight, The Florida Project, Lady Bird), "Waves" stars Taylor Russell, Lucas Hedges, Sterling K. Brown .
EPK for "Words On Bathroom Walls"
May 2018
So happy to be back on a movie set in Wilmington, NC! Shooting EPK interviews and Behind-the-Scenes footage for “Words On Bathroom Walls”. Starring Andy Garcia, Charlie Plummer, Molly Parker, Walton Goggins, Beth Grant. Wonderful to see the Wilmington film crew together again!
Behind-the-Scenes for TNT series "Good Behavior"
6.4.16
Grateful for the opportunity to shoot behind-the-scenes footage for TNT's new series, "Good Behavior" this week, starring Michelle Dockery of "Downton Abbey" fame.
"3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"
May/June 2016
We are now on location near Asheville, NC shooting EPK/BTS on "3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri". Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, and Peter Dinklage.
"The Choice" to open February 5th
January 13, 2016
EPK Films provided EPK and Behind-The-Scenes servces for Nicholas Sparks' latest installment, "The Choice". Opening nationwide February 9th, "The Choice" features Benjamin Walker ("Into The Heart of the Sea") and Teresa Palmer ("Point Break"). EPK Films has a long history with Nicholas Sparks and we were honored to work on this film.
"FIST FIGHT" Begins Production in Atlanta
October 7, 2015
We are in Atlanta this week shooting BTS/EPK on the feature film "Fist Fight", starring Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan and Dean Norris. This is Tracy Morgan's first film project since his accident. It has been great working with this cast and crew so far! Thanks to all for being so welcoming and accommodating.
"The Choice" Release Date Announced
9.2.15
Last year we had the pleasure of being the embedded EPK camera on the set of the feature film "The Choice", based on the Nicholas Sparks novel. It was truly a wonderful experience to work with such a tight knit and talented cast and crew. It was announced today that "The Choice" will be released into theaters everywhere on February 5, 2016. We are looking forward to seeing the final product!
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"The Longest Ride" Opens Today!
April 10, 2015
We were fortunate enough to be chosen to shoot all of the Behind-The-Scenes and EPK footage for Nicholas Sparks' "The Longest Ride" which opens in theaters today! Search "The Longest Ride" on Youtube for special features and exclusive interviews.
Under The Dome Season 2 DVD and Blu-Ray Release Today
December 10, 2014
We were fortunate enought to have the opportunity to work on "Under The Dome" Season 2 earlier this year. The entire season is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray, including Behind-The-Scenes footage and bonus material that we shot. See a sneak peak and some of our work here: http://bit.ly/166cyxc
"Paper Towns"
NOV/DEC 2014
EPK Films is providing EPK/Behind-the-Scenes and Publicity Video production services for the feature film
"Paper Towns", now filming in Charlotte, NC. "Paper Towns" is the third young adult novel by John Green, author of "The Fault In Our Stars".
"The Choice"
OCTOBER 2014
Today kicks off production for yet another Nicholas Sparks film to be shot in Wilmington, "The Choice." EPK Films is along for ride providing EPK/Behind-the-Scenes and Publicity Video production services.
"The Longest Ride" Wraps
AUGUST 2014
Just wrapped on "The Longest Ride" with 23 days of exclusive interviews and amazing behind-the-scenes footage of stunts, bull riding and special effects.
"Under the Dome" Season 2 Wraps
JULY 2014
"That's a wrap!" for season 2 of CBS's hit television series "Under the Dome." We had a great time filming interviews with the cast and catching behind-the-scenes footage of incredible stunts and special effects.
"Homeland" Emmy Nominations
JULY 2014
Congratulation to the cast and crew of "Homeland," shot on location in Charlotte, NC, for its multiple Emmy nominations this year. We wish you the best of luck!
"The Longest Ride"
JUNE 2014
We are scheduled for 17 days behind-the-scenes on "The Longest Ride," the latest film adaptation from New York Times Best-Selling author, Nicholas Sparks. Sparks in also the author of "Safe Haven" "The Notebook" and "A Walk to Remember."
"Sleepy Hollow" Season 2
JUNE 2014
FOX's "Sleepy Hollow" is back for season 2, and that means more behind-the-scenes time for EPK Films.
"Under the Dome"
MAY 2014
Shooting behind-the-scenes footage and interviews for season 2 of CBS's "Under the Dome."
Happy New Year!
JANUARY 2014
Happy New Year, and cheers to another succesful year at EPK Films! Can't wait to see what sets 2014 brings us to!
"American Country Awards"
NOVEMBER 2013
Shooting promotional ads for the American Country Awards with country music star, Trace Adkins and NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick. Airing on FOX this December.
"Sleepy Hollow"
OCTOBER 2013
Chris Varner is shooting behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and promotional video for the FOX series, "Sleepy Hollow."
"Tammy"
MAY 2013
Dusty Powers is shooting behind-the-scenes footage and interviews for feature film, "Tammy" starring Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Tony Collette, Kathy Bates and Dan Akroyd.
"The Perfect Summer"
APRIL 2013
Chris Varner is shooting behind-the-scenes footage and interviews for made-for-TV movie, "The Perfect Summer" starring Eric Roberts, Sydney Penny, and Jason Castro.
"The Remaining"
MARCH 2013
EPK Films' Dusty Powers & Chris Varner shot behind-the-scenes footage and interviews for director Casey La Scala's post-apocalyptic feature film, "The Remaining." Thank you to Grossmyth Entertainment for the opportunity.
"The Conjouring" trailer
JANUARY 2013
The trailer for horror director James Wan's ("Saw," "Insidious) new movie "The Conjouring" (previously called "The Warren Files") is now up on our VIDEOS page. EPK Film's Dusty Powers shot all of the behind-the-scenes, interviews and bonus mterial for the film. Shot in Wilmington, NC in 2012, "The Conjuring" is due out in theaters July 19th.
"Safe Haven" Trailer
JANUARY 2013
Trailer for author Nicholas Sparks' new movie "Safe Haven", now posted on our VIDEOS page! All of the interviews in this trailer were shot by Dusty Powers of EPK Films. "Safe Haven" was shot in Southport, NC and opens in theaters everywhere on Valentine's Day!
Happy New Year!
JANUARY 2013
Happy New Year! 2012 was a great year for EPK Films and we are looking forward to an even better 2013! Keep checking back for updates on projects throughout the year
Thank-You to Our Clients
DECEMBER 2012
Many thanks to our great clients this year: Trailer Park, M3 Creative, Sunny Boy Entertainment, The Cimarron Group, LD Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Television, Warner Brothers, and Relativity Media.
"The Witches of East End"
NOVEMBER 2012
Shooting behind-the-scenes footage and interviews for the Lifetime Network pilot "The Witches of East End."
"We're the Millers"
OCTOBER 2012
Just completed over 20 days on the set of "We're the Millers" starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis and Ed Helms. Shot on location in Wilmington, NC and New Mexico. B-Roll and interviews shot with the Sony F3.
"Safe Haven"
JUNE-JULY 2012
Shooting interviews with the cast of Nicholas Sparks' new feature film, "Safe Haven" starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough. All interviews are being shot with the Sony F3.
"Iron Man III"
SUMMER 2012
Shooting interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and special features for Marvel's "Iron Man III' starring Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow.
"The Warren Files"
MARCH-APRIL 2012
Shooting behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast of director James Wan's upcoming thriller, "The Warren Files" starring Lili Taylor, Patrick Wilsom, Ron Livingston, and Vera Farmiga.
"The Devil's Rapture"
APRIL 2012
Shooting behind-the-scenes footage and interviews for horror/thriller, "The Devil's Rapture" starring Colm Meaney, Rufus Sewell and Jennifer Carpenter.