I helped start a film community in Akron,OH back in 2006. It is called Little Hollywood Ohio and meets the second Thursday of every month. It's a co-op really. Production companies get together to network and cultivate new talent from the public. It's open to everyone and there is no charge.
Two years ago, we were approached by a new production company called Syzygy. Dave Andrews and Scott Brody explained their long term plan of developing a studio in the Akron,OH area. We've kept in contact with them over the years.
They made a major push to acquire funding in 2010. They were successful in acquiring the funds through a website called Kickstarter. They held casting calls in early January. They had a nice budget and were able to hire some key people. I will name names because these people are awesome. The people that made all the difference were:
Kelleigh Miller - She is a "Rockstar" Production Assistant. This was the second time that I have worked with Kelliegh. She also worked on Corbin Bernsen's "25 Hill" project. I was an extra in a few scenes of that film. She's like the glue that held it together. Her tour with Syzygy ended a few weeks ago at the wrap party. She was off to New York to do her shoe modeling gig. Then onto Canada for another Bernsen product.
Jay Johnson - The man behind the camera. Jay has been filming throughout Northeast Ohio for over 15 years. He received some major publicity for his film "Will work for food". After the shoot, he was heading out to do a commercial in the Cleveland area. I think that he has put out some amazing products. But, his best works are yet to come.
David Demoyne Jones - David was Jay's right hand man on this project. It seems they have worked many projects together. David starred in a short film called, "The Handyman". It told the tale of Cleveland's serial killer, Anthony Sowell. As filming was wrapping up, David had just proposed to his girlfriend via a cleverly shot commercial presentation.
So many people.... So little time... I'll post more spotlights in upcoming posts.
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