"Fitful" Plays to Sold Out Theater

The newest Brauer Productions independent feature Fitful played to a sold out audience Wednesday night at the Traverse City State Theatre. Both stars of the film, Actors Larry Joe Campbell and Renee O’Connor, flew in from Los Angeles to attend the event.

“The fact that 600 people turned out to watch our movie the week before Christmas is another testament to just how supportive of film this community is. A big part of the reason I have been able to keep making films is this amazing place and the people I share it with,” said Brauer.

Michael Moore introduced the film and Brauer, O’Connor and Campbell fielded questions from the audience and talked about their experiences making the movie after the showing.

“I had a great time making Fitful. In fact, I would love to make a movie a year with Rich,” said Campbell. Originally from Cadillac, MI, Campbell said he felt right at home in Manistee where the movie was filmed.

Both Campbell and O’Connor spoke highly of their overall experience making the picture. “I really enjoyed working with Rich,” said O’Connor. “There was a sense of family between Rich, the crew, and us that was truly unique.”

“That’s just how we do things. When you make a small budget indie, a big part of bringing the project together is passion and teamwork.” said Brauer.

The next stop for Fitful will be a premier in LA this spring.

Fitful, a dark comedy/suspense feature written and directed by Michigan Film Maker of the Year Rich Brauer, is Brauer Productions sixth film and the tenth film the company has been involved with overall. For more information about Brauer Productions, Inc. and other features it has produced, visit www.brauer.com.

Photo provided by Don Rutt.

Giving Birth to "Fitful"

The movie is to the Traverse City State Theatre, Rich has been all over talking to friends like the Record Eagle, Ron Jolly, Eric at WNMC, Mary at Mary in the Morning, and others, Larry Joe Campbell is in town, and many have purchased tickets...I think we're all ready for a preview of Fitful!

Tickets are still available if you can make it down to check out our new baby.

What an amazing theater to show a movie in and what a wonderfully supportive community to be a part of!

Only One Day...

...until the sneak preview of "Fitful"! There has been a great response from the community including some wonderful coverage of the preview. Check out our web site to hear Rich on the Ron Jolly Show.

Tickets are still available via the State Theatre's web site or at the door tomorrow night. Come on down if you can, and be one of the first to see it. The show starts at 6:30 pm and will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Rich Brauer.

"Fitful The Movie" Trailer

The trailer for Fitful The Movie is now available on YouTube. Check it out!

Sneak Preview of Brauer Productions Indie Film "Fitful" Planned

A sneak peek at the new Brauer Productions, Inc. indie film Fitful is scheduled at the Traverse City State Theatre on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm. One of the stars of the film, Actor Larry Joe Campbell, will be coming in from Los Angeles to attend the event.

Fitful, a dark comedy/suspense feature written and directed by Michigan Film Maker of the Year Rich Brauer, is Brauer Productions sixth film and the tenth film the company has been involved with overall.

In the film, Paula (Renee O’Connor) is an inspector for the Historic Trust who visits an abandoned ship on a desolate waterfront. She meets up with the self-appointed caretaker, Vigs (Larry Joe Campbell), who blindly made the application for historical status. Moments after her arrival, her car is disabled and she is far from town and is stuck for the night.

Without other options, she takes him up on his offer to spend the night. What follows is a sleepless night of bad dreams and creepy reality.

“This film represents a new genre for me as a filmmaker. It’s creepy in a good way and I can’t wait to have people enjoy it,” said Brauer. “We really want to share this with our friends and community first before it heads off for an L.A. premier in February.”

Larry Joe Campbell is best know for his role in the Emmy-nominated sitcom, “According to Jim,” where he played Andy, Jim Belushi’s affable sidekick. Campbell’s long career has Michigan roots. He is an alumnus of Central Michigan University and acted as an intern at the BoarsHead Theater in Lansing, Mich.

While Renee O’Connor has held numerous roles since she started her career directly out of high school, she gained a huge following as the beautiful and athletic Gabrielle on “Xena: Warrior Princess”.

“Larry and Renee and the rest of the cast were the perfect fit, and it was a pleasure to bring them to Michigan. They both understood the story, and brought a lot to the table. This is a film that Hollywood wouldn’t make, and that makes me happy.” said Brauer.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit the State Theatre's web site. For more information about Brauer Productions, Inc. and other features it has produced, visit www.brauer.com.

Fitful Sneak Peek

The new Brauer Productions indie feature Fitful is almost complete. Our editor Bob has been spending countless hours working on the audio and it is pretty close to viewable. To check out a teaser scene click here.

A sneak peek of the film is tentatively slated for Wednesday, December 16 at the State Theater in the heart of Traverse City's beautiful downtown. We will confirm and release details as soon as we have them so stay tuned.