One way to describe 2010 is back to back, and that’s a good thing. Blue Artists has been hard at work producing a roster of new music videos (stay tuned since we can’t spill the beans all at once) and producing such esteemed productions as “Breath of Life,” and “Greener by the Day.” While we’ve been busy, we picked up a few nominations that you should know about! Our music video “Tell the World,” featuring Amos Saint Jean is a premiere round nominee for Video of the Year at the 2010 BET Awards, and not only that, but a very special nod goes to Senior Producer and Director, Pierre Walters -- we’ve been informed that Pierre is a premiere round nominee for Video Director of the Year at the 2010 BET Awards as well! It’s an honor to be listed side by side with industry heavy weights Hype Williams and Chris Robinson. We’re blessed, and for those blessings, we’re grateful!
February
2010
We’re off to a great start for the new year! With
many exciting projects lined up including our very own independent
feature film, Greener By the Day, we’re looking to continue our
commitment to quality and innovative productions, this year aiming
higher than ever before. As a an enthusiastic member of the Society
of Adventist Communicators, Blue Artists is thrilled to be featured
as the cover story in February’s PRACTICING COMMUNICATING
Newsletter. Click here to download: PCommunicatingFeb2010
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November
2009
Here's a look at what we've
been up to since the last update:
- GMC Music Video Awards 2009:
Blue Artists is honored to be nominated for two separate music videos, "Search My Heart" featuring Indigo, and "Tell the World" featuring Amos Saint Jean. The nominations come as a worthy end to a fantastic year of great collaborations with exceptional artists. The Gospel Music Channel will air the award ceremony in January 2010!
- Columbia Union Story 5th Edition: Blue Artists has produced the 5th edition broadcast of the east coast regional special. This episode's focus is on "building" and features segments Building Ministries, Building Missionaries, Making Ministry Possible, and Building Leaders.
- "The Struggle" featuring Kitty: Blue Artists has produced the dramatic new music video for hip-hop sensation Kitty for San Diego based FEDHA Entertainment. The song, which is featured on Kitty's hot new album "Lyrical Gift," is an inspirational look inside what it really means to struggle to survive.
- Greener By the Day: We've been hard at work in post production for our independent film. To everyone involved, post-production is going very well and we'll continue to keep you updated as we move along in our schedule. As always, please contact Myles Franklin, line producer, with any questions. The film's website is: www.blueartistsfilms.com/greenerbytheday
Blue Artists has recently finished production on our most recent independent full length feature film. Now entering post-production, we’ll be launching a brand new website for the film, “Greener by the Day,” in the coming weeks. Until then, here is a link to a temporary page where we’ll host incremental updates about the film. Click Here.
July 15, 2009
Blue Artists has recently been featured at Examiner.com LA > Arts and Entertainment by writer Andrea McPhereson. Check out the fantastic article here: Blue Artists Films Explodes onto the Los Angeles Entertainment Scene
Blue Artists has recently completed a dramatic new music video for acclaimed artist Ambassador Junior Lion’s hit single, “Grim Reaper.” Critically praised “Reggae Artist of the Year” and “Recording Artist of the Year” from the St. Martin Music Awards, Junior Lion’s hot single also features New York City rapper Speed Child. Ambassador Junior Lion is signed with StarLiner Records. You can visit Junior Lion online at http://www.myspace.com/jrlion
X-Posure Entertainment has just launched the album release event for sensational newcomer Jamie Jones at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. The star-studded event was a big hit and featured Jamie’s recent music video, “Whatever,” produced by Blue Artists and directed by Pierre Walters. Jamie Jones is an award winning artist in her own right, recently dominating BET’s 106 & Park as Best Female Artist! Her emerging career is on fire, visit her online at http://itsjamiejones.com/
Blue Artists produces “A Lesson in Leadership” featuring United States Chaplain Barry Black for the broadcast Columbia Union Story. Directed by Pierre Walters, the segment chronicles the life of our first African American Senate Chaplain and features his incredible insight on effective leadership skills. Learn more by visiting www.columbiaunion.org
Blue Artists recently collaborated with the executive producers of the SONScreen Film Festival to mount the 2009 festival here in sunny Simi Valley, CA. The event took place back in April, and was a sensational hit featuring the festival’s largest turnout ever. Both studios were designed and directed by Pierre Walters culminating in the delightful Award’s Ceremony where filmmakers were recognized for their categorical achievements. This year’s festival featured the likes of Law and Order executive producer and creator Dick Wolf, as well as Christopher Erskin, director of such hits as Johnson’s Family Vacation (2004).
Take a look some of our most recent projects:
- “A Lesson in Leadership” (2009) Blue Aritsts produces this television segment airing on Hope Channel.
- “Ministers of Music” (2009) Blue Aritsts produces this television segment airing on Hope Channel.
- “Stepping Out on Faith” (2009) Blue Aritsts produces this television segment airing on Hope Channel.
- “Answering the Call” (2009) Blue Aritsts produces this television segment airing on Hope Channel.
- “Grim Reaper” (2009) Music Video featuring Ambassador Junior Lion and rapper Speed Child.
- “SONscreen Film Festival.” (2009) Blue Artists produces the aesthetic of the three-day festival culminating with a dazzling Awards Ceremony.
- “Four Now” Episode 1 (2009) A new internet webseries sponsored by Fly By Night Productions and Mocha Soul clothing line.
- “Tell the World” Music Video Featuring Amos Saint Jean (2009) Music video featuring the highly acclaimed gospel recording artist Amos Saint Jean.
- “Follow the Bible” Annual Council Video (2008) Interview of Mikhail Kulakov.
- “Whatever” Featuring Jamie Jones (2008) Music video produced for debut pop-artist Jamie Jones.
- Los Angeles Adventist Academy (2008) Marketing promotional video.
- “The Government (is the People)” Featuring the Urban Shaman (2008) Music video produced for popular Philadelphia world-music band, The Urban Shaman.
- Claim LA (2008) DVD program promoting the Southern Adventist Conference’s evangelism initiative in 2008.
- 3,500 Commemorate Controversy Vision (2008) Broadcast segment on location at the “Love for the Ages” gathering in Kettering, Ohio.
- Celebrating a Century of Leadership (2008) Broadcast segment on location at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio where conference leaders acknowledge the living former presidents of the Columbia Union.
- Dreams Come True in Africa (2008) Televised news segment focused on the Missions Abroad 2008 initiative of the Columbia Union Conference in South Africa - their crusade, their church planting, and the resulting baptisms.
- Against a Common Enemy (2008) Televised news segment on location featuring Paul Mawela and his fight against HIV/AIDS, TB, and poverty in the Dwarsloop region of South Africa.
- "SONscreen Awards Gala" (2008) Pierre Walters produces and directs the 2008 Awards Gala at the SONscreen Film Festival in Simi Valley, CA. Gala Animation by David George and Zach Grey, Produced by Blue Artists Films.
- "Search My Heart" Music Video (2008) Pierre Walters produces and directs the premiere music video for urban Gospel artist JocelynA.K.A.iNDIGO. Airing on BET Video Gospel Sundays at 10 p.m.(ET/PT)! Cinematography by Mitch Martinez.
- New Community Fellowship (2008) Pierre Walters produces and directs the promotional New Community Fellowship video.
- Columbia Union Story (2007) Pierre Walters produces and directs the second quarterly episode of Columbia Union Story for Christian televised broadcast with a special segment by Dave Weigley, President.
- Loma Linda University: Go Fish! Convention (2007) Pierre Walters presents a video producing seminar at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Children Ministries Convention held at Loma Linda University. Pierre speaks at length about the benefits of filmmaking for kids and how youth leaders can help to introduce them to this exciting medium. (Click here for more...)
- Notes to Perfect Harmony (2007) Pierre Walters presents a seminar on directing theory and producing at the annual Society of Adventist Communicators convention held this year at Sheraton Music City, Nashville, TN.. (Click here for more...)
- The Encounter (2007) A newly styled format for The Encounter, a television show which currently airs Sundays on The CW (East Coast, Regional).
- South Africa Mission (2007) Pierre Walters produces the post-production of a South African Mission video for televised broadcast on select satellite television stations
- Fishnet Featurette (2007) A television featurette for Fishnet Ministries located in Front Royal, VA.
- Fit 4 You! (2007) A featurette and satellite television news video for the Fit 4 You! fitness retreat program in Pine Forge, Pennsylvania.
- Women’s Ministry Promotional (2007) A special promotional video for the Seventh-day Adventist Women’s Ministry global sexual purity initiative.
- Real Word Promotional (2007) A special promotional video for “TheRealWord.org.”
- Adventist Preaching Special Presentation (2007) Pierre Walters directs a company of actors as they portray historical speakers in the [Christian] Church for a special television program and DVD video.
July 23, 2007
Blue Artists attends the Fit 4 You! health retreat in Pine Forge, PA. It will be the subject of the latest Visitor News Video.
July 3, 2007
Blue Artists launches "Rack Focus" featuring acclaimed writer Rashid Darden in its premiere episode. Rack Focus will be a special section of the Blue Artists Films online experience dedicated to outstanding artists and thought provoking conversations. Additionally, an audio show called SoundCheck will also make regular updates and feature candid conversations between the producing staff at Blue Artists regarding certain projects and related issues and challenges. All this coupled with an exciting new blog by Derrick Jones, exec. producer, and Rack Focus is soon to become a special place for thinkers and artists alike. Stay tuned, and check your email for updates. If you're not on our mailing list, contact us to sign up.
June 12, 2007
Blue Artists unveils the teaser and site build for a new podcast show called "Rack Focus." Blue Artists producers will feature artists from across the country with video interviews and online galleries, more information on the way.
June 8, 2007
Post-production wraps on MG Models Promotional featurette. Video is featured during the 2007 MG Models Spring Showcase live from the Carroll County Arts Theater in Westminster, Maryland.
June 6, 2007
Producing a professional video of any kind can be broken down into four very basic steps: development, pre-production, production, and post-production. To be successful, these steps are combined with basic direction theory to help develop the artistic eye for engaging and insightful media. Understanding how these steps integrate into your workflow will help you to accomplish professional looking video productions.
- To learn more, visit: Session Presenters
May 9, 2007
Auditions have ended, a cast list will be released in a matter of days as negotiations finalize. Blue Artists will enter principle photography for "Commercial A" on May 20. Visitor News Video #5 is currently in post-production.
May 2, 2007
Blue Artists is looking for the following types for casting in several non-union commercials to shoot this May, all roles paid:
1 - Business man or woman. Mid 40s. Must have good suit and look professional.
2 - Waiter or Waitress. Mid 20s.
3 - Bike Messenger. Male/Female. Young. Must be fit and have biking attire.
4 - Grandmother. Sweet. Matronly.
All rolls are non-ethnicity specific. If you fit one of these, please come to the open call at 1:30 on Tuesday May 8th:
Columbia Union Office:
5427 Twin Knolls Rd.
Columbia, MD 21045
Second Floor Conference Room
May
2007
Blue Artists is
in production with Visitor News Video #5, featuring the centennial
anniversary of the Columbia Union Conference
of
Seventh-day Adventists. In addition, principle photography for code
name "Commercial A" will be completed by May 20. Digital animation
in post-production will be produced by Whiten World Works, under the
artistic supervision of Britney Whiten - multi-award winning
animator at the Art Institute of Philadelphia.
April
2007
Developmental
and pre-production work for several May productions completed
including location bookings and casting for Visitor News Video #5
and code name "Commercial A."
March
22, 2007
Production for
Visitor News Video episode 3 continues in West VA until March 25.
Principle photography for Columbia Union Story television program
completed. Intensive post-production work through April 6. Several
developmental meetings covered for projects in development.
Producers participate in the Sonscreen Film Festival in Simi
Valley, CA through April 15.
March
2007
General Updates
include:
– production on Visitor News Video episode 4 in Manassas, VA.
– voice-over sessions for Covatri Infomercial scheduled for
April
February
2007
Blue Artists
enters production on Visitor News
Video, a dynamic
program featuring exciting and inspirational stories within the
Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church.
Winter
2006-07
Pierre Walters produces and associate directs the highly acclaimed
Bethlehem Nativity Drama in the city of Takoma Park in Washington,
DC for the 2006 Christmas season. The event was covered nationally,
with local coverage by Fox 5 News, Washington Post, City Paper, and
much more. Visit the Videos Media page for News
coverage.