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.

A Distributor for "FITFUL"

Great news! Rich signed with Circus Road Films in Los Angeles to represent our latest film FITFUL. These folks know pretty much everyone in the film distribution arena and have represented us before on Mr. Art Critic. We consider ourselves lucky to have high quality relationships like these to round out the production process. Fans, stay tuned for official distribution info.

"Fitful" Behind the Scenes

Wow, has it really been over a month since I last posted anything??? Sorry about the dry spell. Lot's going on with corporate projects but not a lot of film action - we're in the micro fine tuning stage and still in talks with distributors.

But the really big news is that the behind the scenes is complete and ready for your viewing pleasure! Check it out here. A shorter version is available on the Michigan Film Office web site here.

We'll keep you posted.

Garden Theater Fundraiser

There will be a matinee screening of the beloved Brauer Productions family film The Lost Treasuer of Sawtooth Island at The Garden Theater in Frankfort on February 27th at 3pm. The Garden Theater is under new ownership and Brauer Productions is donating the use of the film as a fundraiser for the theater.

"This was a great opportunity for me to work with four, hand picked graduates of Interlochen Arts Academy, our pal Ernest Borgnine, and a great community of actors and film folks," said Rich Brauer, Brauer Productions president. "Everyone came together to make this wonderful adventure at a time when making films in Michigan was unheard of!"

Ready for the Premier

A few tweaks have been made since the January preview of Fitful in Manistee and it is all ready for its LA premier next month!

Several distributors have voiced their interest in the picture already and more are expected to attend the February premier. Good things are brewing.

Manistee Preveiw of "Fitful" Sold Out

Fitful was previewed last Saturday by a sold out audience. The Ramsdell Theatre was packed with film and Manistee enthusiasts.

After the movie, filmmaker Rich Brauer fielded questions from the audience.

Thank you to everyone who made the night such a huge success!