The Los Angeles Film Festival premiered the film, “The Coin” which screened at the ArcLight Theatre in Hollywood.
Cowell Theatre Screening
Our documentary screened at the famous Cowell Theatre in San Francisco. SWA Group’s Peter Curran Fellowship put together the event where employees submitted various artistic and philanthropic proposals.
We’re currently re-cutting the documentary to fit the 30 minute format and will be pitching to Houston stations soon. We will post an update once the final cut is complete.
We’re on TV!
Buffalo Bayou Bliss will now be airing this season to over 3 million households in Texas! Check your local listings for air times. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the making of the film.
“Buffalo Bayou Bliss” examines Houston’s history as a city built atop the Buffalo Bayou. We talk to city leaders, activists and artists about the significance of the water ways and the future of the Buffalo Bayou.
Leavin’ Footprints Screening
Leavin’ Footprints, Chad Van Herk’s wonderfully poetic and melodious song (check out Leavin’ Footprints on iTunes) is an official selection of the Southern California Film Festival.
Ven Herk’s song has been featured on Pandora alongside great acoustic, folk, and soft rock artists like Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Sublime, Norah Jones, and Jason Mraz.
The official Leavin’ Footprints music video was among 10 shorts selected to screen in Huntington Beach’s HBPL Theatre, a modern 320 seat venue.
Check out Chad Van Herk’s latest album at ChadVanHerk.com.
French Montana at the National Orange Events Show
Rapper French Montana, of P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records fame, invited Woodall Films to film his concert at the National Orange Events Show for their annual Labor Day Jam. Famous for his album “Excuse my French” which landed No. 4 on the Billboard charts, Montana has consistently worked his way up to the top of the Hip Hop genre. His hit club song “Pop That” has reached over 40 million views on Youtube, and features the likes of super-stars Drake, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross. His newly released “Freaks” featuring Nicki Minaj has already skyrocketed to over 20 million views, rapidly approaching the Billboards top charts.
Montana’s concert featured another quickly ascending group, Rej3ctz, famous for their single “Cat Daddy” featuring R & B star Chris Brown. With over 12 million views, their catchy song, and viral dance caught the eye of Kate Upton whose claim to fame was her sultry interpretation of the ‘Cat Daddy’ dance.
The event featured well known artists Joe Moses with Ty Dolla $ign playing their hit “Paranoid” from Waka Flocka Flame’s Bricksquad Monopoly, DJ Kid Fresh from 106 & Park, HP-Wez, Marshal Payne, and Ms. Toi.
Woodall Films spoke to Montana after the show about his success and he attributed his popularity to, “paying attention to what people say” and actively seeking out feedback from his fans. French Montana will be on tour throughout the Midwest in October and has scheduled an upcoming concert in Toronto in the near future. You can purchase tickets in your area atTicketmaster.
Montana’s Labor Day Jam at the National Orange Events Show is currently in post production, and will be available for viewing on Woodall Films.
Ankara Festival at the Avalon
Woodall Films was on location in Hollywood at the historicAvalon – stage to legends such as Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Madonna. In September,Ankara held its fourth annual Fashion Show at this famous venue, inviting Woodall Films to record, broadcast and highlight the event.
Hosted by Duain Richmond (FELA! On Broadway) and Yvonne Orji (consultant for Basketball Wife), the Ankara festival showcased top urban and traditional designers such as Korto Momolu (Project Runway Season 5 & Project Runway All Stars), Dewan Apparel, Nice Trads, OYATO Designs, Sumahrie Collections, and Tee Designs. The event also featured music by Chibbz, Lola Savage, Naomi Wachira, Rahab, Stylzz, and Titi Lo’Kei.
The event is currently in post-production and will be live onWoodall Films shortly. Sponsors for the fashion show include: CURLS, Luxe Therapy, MUD Cosmetics, Paul Mitchell, Royal Dynamite, SPICE TV, TOMS, and Twin of A Kind.
Jockeys’ Anthem
A short film voiced by Jockey Joe Steiner who, in 2005, broke his neck and was told he would never race again. After 8 years, he came back with full force. This is an ode to Jockeys. Production for Santa Anita Park.
Doggie Date
One of the most fun shoots we’ve ever done! Doggie Date stars two wonderful maltipoos, Charlie & Lola.
With Doggie Date, we wanted to create a cute and fun story surrounding a love-stricken canine. Featuring Selena Marie and her daughter Mkyala, and Special Ops soldier Jordan Killion, ‘Doggie Date’ is a story of anticipation for love but with a powerful backstory of a daughter awaiting her father’s return from war.
Buffalo Bayou Bliss
We recently went to Houston to film a documentary in association with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Bayou Preservation Association.
Houston is a city build on a Bayou. Because it was developed in a flood plain, heavy rain can literally drown the city, and it has. In 1929 and 1935, two massive floods threatened to destroy this thriving community. The community asked the Army Corps of Engineers to help alleviate the devastating flooding. The government agreed and build two dams to help control the water system. This long sinuous river was dredged into a deep straight ditch and lined with concrete to quickly rush the water out to sea.
Common practice in the early 20th century, channelization turned out to cause more damage than good. The water wash rushed, but caused flooding downstream. The concrete prevented plants to take root damaging the local ecology. Moreso, this once-beautiful habitat was now a stale eye sore.
In the 60’s, a congressman refused to take funds from the federal government to continue channelizing the river. He would go on to become the President of the United States of America – George H. W. Bush.
Today, with new methodologies, the city of Houston is trying to restore the Bayou to assist with flood control and at the same time make it a thriving ecologically friendly habitat. New techniques such as detention ponds will alleviate flooding while allowing the river to maintain it’s natural sinuous state. Paths will allow residents to access the Bayou to recreate and exercise.
However, Houston is a growing city and with development comes a number of issues. How will Houston deal with it’s flood control problem while restoring the Bayou? How about the uncharted portions of the Bayou, shall they remain untouched or shall it be restructured to fit the needs of a growing community? These are questions asked in the documentary ‘Beyond the Bayou’.
ARTIC
Anaheim is gearing up for a revolutionary transportation facility that will connect all of Southern California. Plans are to build the ARTIC – Anaheim Regional Transportation Center – in the heart of Anaheim between the Honda Center and Angel’s Stadium. Amtrack, Metrolink, OCTA, buses, taxis, and shuttles will all connect to ARTIC giving travelers access to nearby venues: Disneyland, Downtown, Hotels, Restaurants, and more.
ARTIC will herald the California High Speed Rail as well as the Maglev California Nevada Super Speed Train. Check out the video to learn more.