The Films
We made our first film back in 1997, while taking a production class at Chicago Film Makers (CFM). A black and white joint called "Stalkers", shot with a Bolex. Running a smidge over three minutes, the film starred three puppets and a class mate as the lead; we edited the masterpiece in the basement of CFM with a hand splicer, a reel to reel viewer, and about 15 cups of coffee. It took 6 hours but boy oh boy was it a blast. A few years later while attending the DePaul Theater School, we used refund checks from our student loans and shot, "Walt Brother Walt" on 35 mm. Our DP got the film free (perks of being a recent grad from Columbia College) and a good chunk of the budget went to renting a jib arm. It rained all week, we didn't get all the shots we wanted, never the less; we wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world.
Things have changed since the Bolex days. We've shot countless shorts on our cell phones, and moved up to our trusty Black Magic Pocket Camera. But one thing has never changed, our love for film making and telling a great story!
-Carp
Beyond The Door: It's just another day in the office for Andrew and Annie, until their dead co-worker shows up to work.
Office Cat: A trouble making cat is always hanging around the office, looking to get into some mess.
Joe: Satan pleads his case as to why he's misunderstood. This film was shot on a cell phone and inspired by the Rolling Stones hit, "Sympathy For The Devil".
Walt Brother Walt: One of our very first films. A tale about a young man and his special relationship with his bike.
Dazzling Cool Cat Jones: A web series, about Dazzling Cool Cat Jones, a cat who can take human form, who use to be one of the biggest stars in the world