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Entries in Burns Family Studios (31)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
1 CommentMonday, September 24, 2012
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Beyond the Mask - John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies on imdb.
John Rhys-Davies of Lord the Rings fame has officially accepted a lead role in Beyond the Mask, a period action-adventure currently filming in the Detroit area. Beloved by American and British audiences alike, celebrated Welsh actor Rhys-Davies is best known as Sallah in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark and Gimli the dwarf in the acclaimed Lord the Rings trilogy. A SAG award winner and Emmy nominee, Rhys-Davies’ trademark presence, rich voice, and adaptability will undoubtedly suit him to his upcoming role as the calculating villain in Beyond the Mask.
This fall, Rhys-Davies will play Charles Kemp, a powerful entrepreneur in the British East India Company. Kemp is at once a respected businessman and feared criminal. Rhys-Davies joins a cast of over 30 respected actors, including Ade M’Cormack of Lost and Thomas Mahard of Gran Torino.
Set in the tumult of 1770s England and America, Beyond the Mask follows the trail of an East India Company hitman who seeks the power to bury his past, become a hero, and win the girl. Ultimately, in spite of his best efforts and traded identities, he realizes his need for justification through Christ alone. Marrying intense action-adventure and period drama, Beyond the Mask offers a unique and pioneering approach to Christian film.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
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Beyond the Mask - BTS 2
The Beyond the Mask team is thrilled to announce that Andrew Cheney is playing the role of our story’s hero William Reynolds. We are so excited to have the privilege of working with him on this film. Andrew had stiff competition when he tried out for the part of William Reynolds with over 1200 other actors submitting for the role. He was the perfect choice and we connected with him right away.
Andrew comes to us with veteran film experience, as the recently star in the SAICFF audience choice award winner “Seasons of Gray.” Athletic and likeable, he enjoys playing soccer and working out. We have built him a personal training room for his use during the weeks of filming. Fun to work with, Andrew looks the part and his acting has been blowing us all away.
Yours truly operating B cam.
For more pictures and videos: Movie Website
Saturday, September 1, 2012
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Beyond the Mask - BTS 1
Join Producer Aaron Burns as he takes you on a behind the scenes tour of the Philadelphia street set.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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Beyond the Mask - Alex & Steven Kendrick
[Recently] we shared some great fellowship with Stephen and Alex Kendrick (the Producer & Director of Fireproof and Courageous) down in Albany, Georgia.
Stephen and his wife Jill welcomed us into their home; in addition to sharing their film-making experience, they poured love and grace into us personally, encouraging us in our marriages and our walk with the Lord.
The meeting revolved around the script, which we spent most of our time reading and brainstorming. Stephen and Alex love the Lord, love to have fun, and love to work hard. At one point, Alex jumped up and said, “Ok, here’s how I’d direct this scene…” and then proceeded to lay on the floor, illustrating how the hero would wake up after being knocked out in a bomb-blast.
...to read the full article, click here!
Friday, March 16, 2012
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Beyond the Mask - Windmill Island
“We wanted our final set piece to be both historical and fantastically imaginative at the same time, and we found this contradiction in Windmill Island,” Nick, the Production Designer, told us.
In the early summer of 1776, Windmill Island (also known as Smith’s Island) sat off the shore of colonial Philadelphia in the Delaware River. Located just south of the Drawbridge Warf, the island stretched a half-mile west from Arch Street and was approximately one block wide. Several decades before the time of our story, two immigrant brothers had constructed an octagonal windmill on the northern end of the island, givingit its name. They also built three docks on the western side, facing away from the city, and dug a channel into the interior of the small land mass. Because there is no evidence that the windmill was ever in operation, it is unclear what the brothers actually built it for. By the 1770s, Windmill Island was abandoned…and there it sat unused until in the 1830s it was deemed a “shipping hazard” by the US government, and dredged under. Hmm…a shipping hazard? Or perhaps, was Windmill Island destroyed to bury once and for all the role it played in a rogue British East India Company plot against the American colonists? This island offered us the perfect mixture of historical fact and mysterious background..."
- Click Here to read the full blog update at Beyond the Mask!! (you'll find more sketches and set photos of the windmill as well)
Friday, February 3, 2012
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Beyond the Mask & Veggie Tales
Director Chad Burns and his wife Angela met with Phil Vischer (Creator of Veggie Tales) last week in Chicago for lunch.
Phil has many years of experience creating Christian media content for families and it was a real privilege to sit down and hear from him. Phil had a lot of advice and a few connections to offer us.
Phil’s faith journey is similar to the journey traced by the hero in Beyond the Mask. Phil spent years thinking that his good works and fine efforts for the Lord would please God and earn favor. After a lot of hard lessons, Phil came to see that the Lord is more concerned with the orientation of our heart toward Him than the work of our hands. You can read a more about Phil’s journey and the Savior he loves in his auto-biography, Me, Myself, and Bob.
Phil’s timeless advice was simple....
Click Here to read the full article!
Monday, January 9, 2012
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Beyond the Mask - New Year
January is a very exciting month for the Beyond the Mask project. Our main objectives are to (1) secure investments for the production budget, and (2) complete the final draft of the screenplay. Depending on how fundraising progresses, we will make final plans to begin shooting late spring or early fall of this year. Currently, Chad (in Champagne, IL) and Aaron (north of Detroit, MI) are meeting with potential investors in their areas; later in the month they will be visiting other major cities, including Colorado Springs and Washington DC, as we look to connect with people who will partner with us to create this Christ-centered action-adventure film.
More picture and details to follow soon! Please keep us in your prayers.
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Read the Blog Here!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Beyond the Mask - Stephen Kendrick
"Director Chad Burns and his wife Angela met with Steven Kendrick (producer of Courageous, Fireproof, and Facing the Giants) last night. We discussed our shared passion to point people to Christ through film. We deeply respect the tremendous work that the Kendricks are doing to impact our culture and are excited to glean from Steven’s expertise. Over coffee in Georgia, Steven offered encouragement and valuable insight into our story’s theme and business plan.
Steven suggested that as we continue to approach investors, we emphasize our ability to create excellent period sets and costumes and to leverage large volunteer networks–core strengths of Burns Family Studios. The talk with Steven reminded us of...."
- Read the full article here.
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Beyond the Mask - Location Scouting
Pre-production continues for the upcoming film Beyond the Mask from Burns Family Studios. Be sure to visit the official blog for more pictures!
