Synopsis: A homeless race of aliens known as Nalardians have found and been given refuge on Earth. A young man, Nebraska Higgins, is unwittingly thrust into a struggle for a planet in peril. His enigmatic father and sole pilot of the iconic robotic green exosuit, Arizona, is taken from him during a hot pursuit by the Joint Command (the global police and military force). The London Underground, a rag tag resistance force, appear to be interested in recruiting Nebraska, but he’s confused by his tragic loss and manipulative Joint Command Officers. Old and secret government experiments gone horribly wrong have been resurrected with horrific ramifications. Can Nebraska come to grips with the loss of his father as interplanetary calamities threaten to destroy the world around him? The fate of the planet hangs on the potential in a young man’s heart.

The visual effects for the film are being created using Blender, open source software. This is perhaps the first feature length film to combine live action elements with animations created using Blender. Which is why there are thousands of Blender users around the globe anxiously awaiting the release of this film.

Our release plans include entering the film in festivals, securing distribution through iTunes and Netflix and selling disks and merchandise directly from the film’s web site. Ramping up to the release, there will be significant efforts to reach the film’s audience through social media, a series of viral videos, press releases to appropriate media and other marketing stratagems. The release will begin with select city premieres and appearances at sci-fi and graphic novel conventions and events.

Additional promotional considerations are available including co-branding on limited runs of disks and packaging. Each of our select city premieres are prime co-branding opportunities. And we are completely open to creating special events for large groups including companies interested in including a showing of the film.

Partial Credits:

(complete credits here)

• Phil McCoy, Executive Producer
• Nathan McCoy, Producer
• Ian Hubert, Writer, Director, Editor, Animator, Lead Compositing Artist
• J.A. Forbes, Assistant Director, Production Manager
• Barry Gregg, Director of Photography

Client:

Spiral Productions LLC

Project Summary:

This website is a significant component part of Spiral Productions LLC plans to extend the experience of enjoying the movie, Project London with fans who may be interested in interacting with actors, the director and producers. Many value added elements will originate from this site including events (viral marketing and premiere announcements), video clips, interviews, downloads, announcements, tutorials on specific aspects of animation and at some point, access to the actual animation elements created for the film.

The site is built on Ning.com architecture and is skinned with Project London artwork. Features include member pages and blogs, events, forums, chat, photos and video, and robust flexibility to customize and feature elements on the fly.

Services Provided:

• Executive Producer
• Creative Management
• Project Management
• Editorial Management
• Art Direction

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Client:

Genie Industries, Inc. a Terex Company

Project Summary:

A virtual product demonstration was needed for a European equipment trade show. The competition was planning to introduce their new super-height product. Customers needed to know that Genie had a super-height product in development with amazing new chassis and jib features. This video was created on time and budget. Customer response was exceptionally positive resulting in 35 to 40 solid inquiries and 20 firm commitments. Later, when the product was in production, the outcome from these commitments was over six million dollars in incremental business.

Services Provided:

• Executive Producer
• Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
• Creative Management
• Project Management

Client:

Mind Body Mat presents Hilary Burnett

Project Summary:

Hilary Burnett asked Phil McCoy to help her create a series of Pilates videos infused with her passions for healthy living and art. Pilates (puh-lah-teez) is a method of conditioning that leads to uniform development of the whole body, and brings clarity and ease to the mind. We took a blissful departure from adrenaline-based fitness programs in brightly lit studios and shot on location in the peaceful atmosphere of a former cathedral surrounded by candles and sumptuous pillows on a raised marble platform.

The series was critically acclaimed both for its production values and Hilary’s empowering approach to Pilates which involves tuning your body like a fine instrument, an integrated whole, working from the inside out.

A hybrid program called Zen Stretch that blended Pilates, Yoga and Modern Dance was also created for the series and won gold at the Aurora Awards competition recognizing excellence in independent film and video. The series was widely used by Pilates practitioners and later, attracted the attention of MGM Studios who now distribute it.

Here is what Hilary had to say about working with Phil McCoy:

“your organization skills were way above the norm”

“your blend of intuition and precision was a huge part of the success of the project”

“your use of technology made the project uber professional but the warmth of the project was preserved and nurtured”

“your people skills employed during the production set others at ease”

“your coaching during the production was precise and good humored, and was able to bring out the best in cast/crew.”

User reviews on Amazon.com and videofitness.com (search “Hilary Burnett” in the Reader Forum) often mention the production values.

Outtakes:

Working with Hilary was a pleasure, which you can see in the outtakes collected from all four programs.