Hey all,

I like the photo Scott Adamson took of Josh Lyon and I for the new article in Kingston Life (on filmmaking in K-town). Here’s a link to the story by the talented Stephanie Earp… “Through Their Lens”

‘Guy and Me’, a short film I made will be receiving its premiere at this weekend’s Kingston Canadian Film Festival. I look forward to seeing it with an audience. Yesterday, the film’s co-creator and star (well, other than Guy himself of course), Michael “Tully” Pearson and I had an enjoyable chat with Alan Neal on CBC’s ‘All in A Day’ Radio program. You can listen to the interview here: LISTEN TO LENNY AND TULLY ON ALL IN A DAY

We’d love to share our film with M. Lafleur himself and then share his reaction with you. So, if you can help us get the film to Guy Lafleur, or if you are Guy Lafleur himself, send us a message!

A bientot,

Lenny

Hello everyone,

After a magnificent time living and working in the heart of downtown Kingston, I am pleased to announce a successful relocation to the Picton area. Sure, there are a few boxes to unpack and some new friends to make, but, with our move to our creative paradise/new country office, we will be expanding our geographic footprint and will now be serving not only Kingston (which we will still do with bells on), but we are the newest video production company serving Prince Edward County, Belleville, and points in between.

I’m currently working on some new music videos, and some corporate work which I expect to complete this fall. Then, back again teaching at St. Lawrence College (see K-Town, I just can’t stay away!).

Also, recently completed is the short documentary ‘Guy and Me’ which we shared with a few lucky folks privately, and which we will be looking to release/screen publicly soon. Can’t wait to share it with you all!

And of course, some of you may have heard that I am working on a Prison Farm doc. There is still a lot to do for it, and the move and the other (paying) work has slowed things down a bit on this project. But I do look forward to sinking my teeth back into it in the fall…it’s not a short, so it’s taking a while…:)

Stay well. I’ll update more frequently from now on (yeah right!)

yours in blogging,

Lenny

Alright, it’s only fair to inform you that blogging is something I neglect. I will try to do a better job about updating things but I reserve the right to blog as much or as little as I want to :). I imagine that I will have lots to tell you about in the near future/this fall though.

For now, I am pleased to announce that an original live action tween comedy series concept of mine (which has been in the works for a couple years now) is in active development with Amberwood Entertainment and E1. It could still be a while until anything actually gets produced but it is exciting to be able to share even this stage with you.

If you are interested in following my music video work, I encourage you to subscribe to the online channel I co-founded. Check out the channel on vimeo here: Applecrisp Music Video Club and subscribe to the ACMVC twitter here!

Upcoming project: A documentary on the closure of Canada’s prison farm program. Hope to have more news on this project soon!

Take care for now,

Lenny

“Ruby Can’t Fail“, a film project to which I am attached as producer won the Kingston Canadian Film Festival’s “10 Years, 10 Minutes” competition. This means we have received some very basic funding to produce an original screenplay by Colette Lacoursiere who will also direct.

The story, briefly:

A young woman sets off with lofty aspirations and the hopes of her town on her shoulders. “Ruby Can’t Fail”, set in Los Angeles, California and Kingston, Ontario, brings that young woman home to face her lack of success.

At this time, we are putting out an open call seeking local crew for key positions. If you are experienced in the film industry as: Director of Photography, Production Design/Art Department, Wardrobe, Hair/Make Up, Sound, Casting Director, and Locations or other fields, please send an introductory email to me, producer Lenny Epstein.
Email address: lenny[at]epsteincreative.ca

Colin Munroe - Who Killed Davey Moore from josh lyon on Vimeo

Josh made this video all by himself while being dad to a newborn (child number 3). I can only imagine! He is a great colleague and friend. I think he did an amazing job with this.

Also, we are nearly ready to launch the Apple Crisp Music Video Club. Stay tuned for good times ahead.

Lenny

The production office at 108-122 Princess St. will be closed as of March 1st, 2009. Contact information does not change and all mail should continue to go to the main office at 59 Markland Street. We will continue with a heavy production schedule on music videos, short film projects, and continue to develop larger scale broadcast and film projects. We will also continue to offer commercial/corporate video production services.

Best,

Lenny

Hard to believe that the last time I posted was the same kind of night. Soon Josh will have his baby! We are working hard on different music video projects- planning some really fun and exciting things. January should reap some excellent footage. Also, reelout coming up end of January, Apple Crisp Fest in March…Kyra and Tully will release some new music on my label Buster Records soon. With so many worried about the economy, I suggest we work together. I’d like to invite companies who understand the importance of video (especially on the web) to contact me. I am confident we will make work that will blow people away.

Also, expect new work from me soon…and an incredible way to participate in the artistic careers of Lenny and Josh!

Happy New Year,

Lenny

Thanks to everyone who came out to the video release party. Thanks also to everyone who helped make the video and of course, to the Gertrudes for being so great to work with!

Here’s it is for your cosmic enjoyment.

The Gertrudes’ Blackbird and the Cedar from josh lyon on Vimeo.

But first, a status report. A tardy welcome to Mr. Josh Lyon who has been working with me since August. He now officially serves as my number two with the company and has been working so far mostly on elements of post-production. As a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design studying integrated media, Josh brings experience and skills in animation, puppetry, music, 3d modeling and visual effects. He’s a really smart guy and good person and now we can offer all these new services out of our office!

The Gertrudes will be releasing the ‘Blackbird and the Cedar’ video I made for/with them on Oct. 31. They just had a show (must’ve been fun) at pop montreal.

Internet video podcasts. Series are great to get your cultures and messages out to specific audiences.  We are able to create great value for you. I’ll post some links/videos of past work soon. If you want a sample sooner than that, please call me.

Best,

Lenny