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FirstGlance Films

Los Angeles, CA

For 15 years we have been supporting independent film. In 2012 look out for FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood 12 in April FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia 15 in October and our 1st FirstGlanceVegasFest this summer...plus real theatrical distribution for all selections! We are Philadelphia's Independent Film Festival since 1996!

  1. on May 9
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #33

    That's a wrap!!

    Very excited to announce that our Jedi Camp shoot weekend went amazingly well!

    Even though many of us did not sleep for many nights due to nervous anxiety and last minute prep, we were able to complete shooting and we look forward to editing.

    We are now getting all our digital assets together (Video and Sound) and getting ready to start our post production process.

    Without your support the production would not have been possible...and I have never seen such happy kids...they were so professional, talented and just amazing to put up with a pretty hectic 2 day schedule.

    We came in just under budget, but barely!!

    We will continue to update you on our editing progress, but in the meantime you should head over to our facebook page for lots, and lots of on set pictures!

    We plan to release Episode One, during San Diego Comic Con, and from there...who knows.

    Enjoy the Journey!

    Thank you and May The Force Be With You

    Bill

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  2. on May 3
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #32

    Jedi Camp update

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  3. on April 28
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #31

    Jedi Camp next week!

    Crazy week prepping for next weekend's big shoot!!

    Can't wait to share with you onset photos, video and news!!

    Due to some scheduling conflicts we had to recast some of our leads and got a huge find in, Keith Szarabajka playing Camp Chancellor Paul. He has been in Dark Knight, Sons of Anarchy, Cold Case, and 24 to name a few...

    See him here

    My 4 year journey is finally coming true and am so excited to bring you a great web series you can share with your kids about bullying!

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  4. on April 25
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #30

    BIG WEEK!!!

    Currently in Pre-Production craziness!!

    Crewing up our Keys, AD Dept, Sound Dept, Set Dresser, Grip and Electric Departments and reaching out to our connections to finalize all our details.

    We had an amazing light saber training this past Sunday with Andy and Stuart and our Stunt Coordinator, Brian Danner.

    You can check out the almost finished choreography here

    This Sunday is our Meet and Greet, as well, we'll be teaching the rest of the campers there Light Saber moves and we have a Yoga Master to show them some film friendly moves.

    Doing a final script runthru and re-write and putting together our callsheets for the shoot weekend!

    Never Underestimate the Power of the Force!

    Finishing up offering our cameos and casting. We are proud to announce we added Mark Gantt to the cast, you can see more about him here

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  5. on April 15
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #29

    Light Saber Training Footage

    If you haven't had the chance to check out video from the training classes, here is some video of our talented cast and stunt coordinator.

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  6. on April 7
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #28

    Light Saber Training

    Wanted to give you all a quick little update!

    Our 1st Day of Light Saber training went very well!

    Andy and Stuart, being the pros they are, picked up on the training very quickly and I am excited as our Stunt Coordinator, Brian is going to create a choreographed final battle between the two!

    Here are a few pictures

    and more on our Facebook Page

    May the Force be With You!

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        Dave Wetzel on April 9

        Awesome guys!


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  7. on April 4
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #27

    Jedi Camp update

    We've cast a few more cameos for the series and have locked in a stunt coordinator.

    We'll be having our first sword fighting training session on Saturday Morning.

    I'll be equipped with a camera so you can see some behind the scenes action between Andy and Stuart, and choreographing the final battle scene between them for the series.

    I think I might be more excited for it than the kids!

    May the Force Be With You...more updates coming soon!

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        Dave Wetzel on April 5

        Awesome guys!!


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  8. on March 30
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #26

    Jedi Camp Countdown

    So we will be shooting in a beautiful day camp North of Magic Mountain on May 5th and 6th!

    We are signing documentation next week for the location.

    We've brought on a great Director of Photography, Production Designer and Script Supervisor.

    Looking for a 2nd Unit Director of Photography, Make-Up/Hair and Wardrobe Persons,Gaffer/Grip Personnel, Craft Services and a Post FX supervisor that can make our lightsabers look like they came straight out of the Star Wars films!

    Currently finalizing with Sound Department, Camera Assistant/DIT and Prop Master.

    We will be doing a couple sword fight practices with our child leads Andy and Stuart and will post some video from the practices in the coming weeks.

    Still working on casting some additional parts and may have a pretty big Sitcom star doing a cameo.

    If you are local to Los Angeles and are interested in working on set as a PA or extra, or know someone who does any of the above, we'd be glad to hear from you!

    Like our facebook page and keep checking our website for some new offers and opportunities to get some cool Jedi Camp and Star Wars collectibles.

    Those of you that pledged for a physical reward, I'll be in touch soon to get information from you.

    Thanks and May the Force be With US

    Bill

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  9. on March 21
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #25

    May The Fourth Be With Us!!!

    Just a quick update for those interested!

    I am finalizing the location and dates and looks like we'll be shooting at an amazing camp a little North of Magic Mountain in Canyon Country, CA.

    Shoot dates will most likely be May 5th-6th

    Which makes our prep day May the 4th and if you know about Star Wars, it's a very lucky day!

    We'll keep you updated here and on facebook at www.facebook.com/jedicamp

    And you can tweet with us at @JediMaster4 on Twitter

    We plan on entering the pilot episode to the Star Wars Fan Film Awards at the San Diego Comic Con in July and right after that will release it online to the public!

    May the Force Be With You! 

    www.jedicamp.com

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        JoAnne G. on March 22

        That's very cool! Things are moving right along - yeah!


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  10. on March 10
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    FirstGlance Films
    Posted project update #24

    Huge Thanks from Jedi Camp

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        Dave Wetzel on March 16

        Awesome guys!! I'm proud to back this amazing cause!!


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