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by Michael D. SellersStill trying to grab a few minutes to post some more stuff from the Eye of the Dolphin premiere but I’m still buried. Have done about 8 radio interviews today and still a few to do. Meanwhile — here are a few photos from our in-house collection. I will eventually do a […]
by Michael D. SellersClick here to download and hear the national 30 sec radio ad for MovieBank Quantum Entertainment’s Eye of the Dolphin.Download eye_of_the_dolphin_nat_30_rev_02_081707.mp3
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 15/PRNewswire/ — In the upcoming MovieBank/Quantum Entertainment indie film Eye of the Dolphin, set for release in theaters on 24 August, actress Carly Schroeder (Gracie) spends much of her time being pulled through crystal clear tropical waters by dolphins and she says she’ll never be the same for it. “The dolphins are […]
By Michael D. SellersAs many of you know, Eye of the Dolphin was honored with a special presentation by the Alfred Sloan Foundation at the Tribeca Film Festival, where the foundation showcased the film for its “compelling and accurate science content”. We haven’t talked too much about the science — after all, it’s a story […]
by Michael D. SellersMovieBank and Quantum Entertainment’s Eye of the Dolphin just put out a press release and it has gotten picked up by Yahoo, AOL, Forbes, and dozens of entertainment sites. It just came out on Friday afternoon (two weeks ahead of release date) and I expect to be getting additional placement reports which […]
Here is a 30 second tv commercial for MovieBank and Quantum Entertainment’s Eye of the Dolphin, a film by Michael D. Sellers starring Carly Schroeder.Download eod30aug8-EODTrailerAug7-H.264.mov
by Michael D. SellersHere is the official ” invitation to the Eye of the Dolphin World Premiere. Eye of the Dolphin is a MovieBank and Quantum Entertainment production , written and directed by Michael D. Sellers, starring Carly Schroeder.
by Michael D. Sellers for MovieBank and Quantum Entertainment.Last week I posted a film-makers statement about dolphin issues as they relate to Eye of the Dolphin and wrote that we are starting to get positioned within the debate on dolphin captivity. There are more developments to report.First — I want to make clear that I […]
by Michael D. Sellers The previous post talked about the efforts underway to get the production elements ready for MovieBank and Quantum’s Eye of the Dolphin promotion (trailer, stills, press kit, electronic press kit, etc). Parallel to that, here at the studios we are doing the final steps to create the final release version of […]
by Michael D. SellersAs we get our promotional materials ready for the Eye of the Dolphin promotional push, we are selecting stills from the movie as well as behind the scene shots for use with the media and on the internet. I’m also posting these to the blog as photo galleries. The “EOD Behind the […]
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EYE OF THE DOLPHIN, a MovieBank and Quantum Entertainment ProductionINTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL D. SELLERS/WRITER-DIRECTORQ: This film takes place in a particular setting and besides its more universal themes of coming of age, has a focus on dolphins. What motivated you to make this your next film and to give it this subject matter?A: On many […]
by Michael D. SellersFor anyone interested in an incredible piece of unique film-making razzle dazzle, there is an extraordinary movie out there in a few cities now, and it will be going wider as the summer moves along. It’s called “Day Watch” — the second film in a projected trilogy by visionary (and I […]
by Michael D. SellersOne of my mentors in the business is Lenny Shapiro, a spry, delightful sixty-something guy who was formerly the head of Avco Embassy pictures “back in the day” when that company was a major theatrical player. Lennie is one of the most genuinely likeable people in the business — he’s got an […]
by Michael D. SellersIn many discussions about Eye of the Dolphin, the term “Digital Intermediate” comes up, and needs to be explained. So here’s an explanation:Goodbye America, Legacy, Vlad, and Karla were all shot on 35MM film and completed during post production using traditional techniques that include physically cutting the negative, creating dissolves and titles […]
Following is a rundown for the uninitiated on the process by whiuch films get made in the independent production universe:
The Development Phase: The process of creating film packages which are complete and ready to go into production is known as ‘Development’. The process is essentially the same (except for financing aspects) whether undertaken under […]
by Michael D. SellersWith the theatrical release of MovieBank Studios and Quantum Entertainment’s Eye of the Dolphin looming, many are asking questions about the whole release process. Following is a rundown on what is typical for an indie theatrical release on the level that we are carrying out.BookingTheater bookings are accomplished either by using in-house […]
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by Michael D. SellersAs we prepare for the release of Eye of the Dolphin, the Carly Schroeder connection to Gracie has turned this into an interesting and unusual experience for me. I have read, at last count 68 reviews of the film and I saw the film on opening day, yesterday, for the first time. […]
by Michael D. Sellersfor MovieBank and Quantum Entertainment Following are the first reviews for Carly Schroeder’s Gracie! From Hollywood Reporter. (click for full review)Whether striding onto the field past a gaggle of cheerleaders or flirting her way past a bouncer, Schroeder (“Lizzie McGuire”) is a natural as Gracie, whose athleticism and self-respect are inseparable facets of […]
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by Michael D. Sellers Every independent producer who is trying to garner investment for his project inevitably cites “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “Blair Witch” as examples of what can happen to a small film that strikes the right chord with audiences. And this is understandable — after all, that’s the pot of gold that […]
(From the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation)Four films have been selected for presentation as part of the Sloan Science and Technology Series at Tribeca, which spotlights festival films that tackle scientific subject matter in a compelling and accurate fashion. Sloan will co-present four world premieres during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival – Michael Sellers’ Eye of […]
by Michael D. Sellers Of all the festifvals we’ve had films in, Tribeca is probably the best and it was a real experience to go there for the Eye of the Dolphin screenings, especially for me. That’s because it was the first trip back to New York in twenty-odd years (won’t say exactly how many) […]
by Michael D. Sellers If there is one question that I get asked more often than anything else during my work at MovieBank and Quantum Entertainment — it’s “What, exactly, does a producer do?” Imagine working as hard as we all do…..if you’re a doctor, an attorney, an architect, a deep sea diver — people […]
by Michael D. Sellers
So … how does a box office dollar get broken down?Well – there are different splits so there is no single formula. For example, when studios release blockbusters like Spiderman or Shrek, they negotiate a split that is very favorable to the distributor (the studio) in the first weeks, then swings […]
Year of the Spy Book Trailer
Above is the Year of the Spy Book Trailer — for my upcoming non-fiction book about espionage upheavals on the streets of Moscow in 1985.
Below is a “trailer” showcasing the writing and video services I provide to clients.
Michael Sellers — Writing and Video Services
My eBook — Just released Dec 5, 2012
EBook You don't need a Kindle or iPad -- Download Adobe Digital Editions for Free, then read the .mobi (Kindle Format) or .epub (Nook, iPad Format) digital book on your computer. Or order the PDF which is formatted exactly like the print book.Recent Posts
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