DEADRISE Available for Purchase on April 5!

This just in from Osiris Entertainment - DEADRISE (working title FITFUL) will be available for purchase on April 5, 2011! Check out the trailer and other details here.

FITFUL Renamed DEADRISE and Going Global

The recent Brauer Productions feature film, FITFUL, starring Renee O’Connor and Larry Joe Campbell, now has worldwide distribution...and a new title, DEADRISE.

Initially, Writer/Director Rich Brauer wasn’t keen on the name switch, but after making a couple of strategic edits that affect the tone of the film in way that is consistent with the new name, he agreed to the change.

“The distributors are thrilled with the new version, and are hitting the ground running” said Brauer.

DEADRISE was filmed aboard the historic ship S.S. City of Milwaukee in Manistee Michigan, and represents Rich’s sixth feature film. Watch for the release this year.

"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.

Film Finances and Faces

Fitful marks the first film in Brauer Productions 9-feature history that the Michigan tax credit has been used for. Thanks to the folks at the Michigan Film Office for all their support in the application process.

Location scouting is complete, and we're working with our casting agent friends in LA to secure the principals. There is a fine balance between the creative vision for these characters and the fit. We start shooting in September.

Crew is booked for "Fitful"

We are amped to be getting started on the new Brauer Productions feature film, Fitful. Crew is booked and we are another step closer to our shoot this Fall.