Hanging with Sic West

had to take a break and pose for a second. We're on the beautiful Hermosa Beach pier.

SiC West - I love Cali **Official music video**

no budget, but all fun. Got lots of views on youtube. check it out.

SIC WEST - I love Cali

Finished shooting the music video for SIC WEST "I Love Cali" in LA. here's a screen shot.

Actor - Julian Rozzell in MTV spot

Got to promote Julian Rozzell, one of my lead actors in this MTV promo, he's the cab driver.

-Short film "Escape": Photography completed

Finished the final scene of my short film, Escape. This scene was delayed as it involves children and we had to round up 3 young men. Filming went well. I would like to thank the young actors, Sekai, Omarion and Jeramiah for participating.

Editing of the film is 60% done.

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD - Guyana: part 1

Experience the World - Guyana: part 1 from Juneteenth Works on Vimeo.

A project done for fun while exploring the country of Guyana.

Behind the scenes photos of cast and crew

Behind the scene - "Escape"

ESCAPE - in production

Wrapped principal photography for the short film "Escape." The cast and crew worked extremely long hours to make the film come to life. The film now enters the post production process with scheduled completion this fall.

movie stills

ESCAPE

Starting preproduction for upcoming short film "Escape." A dramatic short focusing on a family escaping reality and responsibility. Tentative shooting dates July 11-12. more info to come

"THE LONGING" - trailer

Now available, the trailer to "The Longing" is on the website under the PROJECTS tab. Check it out and let me know what you think.

You can also see the trailer on youtube here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3s78-CFA7U

Cannes Short Film Corner - Pictures

Chilembwe Mason of Juneteenth Works and Kelvin C. Bias of Formula X Films in the Cannes Short Film Corner

Cannes Short Film Corner - Pictures

Kelvin C. Bias of Formula X Films preparing for his pitch session at the Short Film Corner: www.formulaxfilms.com

Cannes Short Film Corner - "The Love of Lazarus Lazare/The Longing"

We both had a great time in Cannes this past weekend. Juneteenth Works and Formula X films represented both our shorts "The Longing" and "The Love of Lazarus Lazare." To all the great contacts we made, thank you for checking out our short films and check back here regularly for updates.

"THE LONGING" - synopsis

A man has one choice in his life, he considers all of past deeds and failures. As the love of his life as ponders the choices she's made in their relationship, she realizes his plan and that she must quickly stop him. A 5 minute, 16mm black/white short film. Shot on location in New York City.

starring: Francis Badia, Maria Guzman and Max Cohen
written, directed, produced: Chilembwe M. Mason

"The Longing" - final poster

special thanks to Robson G. Junior, www.robsonjunior.com

Cannes Short Film Corner - "The Love of Lazarus"

"The Love of Lazarus" written and directed by Kelvin C. Bias and produced by Juneteenth Works is headed to Cannes Short Film Corner. Any film playing in Cannes during this time is an honor. This film also stars Chilembwe Mason, from Juneteenth Works. here's a synopsis.
The Love of Lazarus Lazare reinvents one of the oldest stories known to man. In the waning moments of immortality, Lazarus recounts the events of his strange life to his last love, Anne Wheeler, as he awaits death in a solitary hospital room. Before a solar eclipse ends, he must make a final decision-one that will dramatically alter the lives of Anne and a mysterious visitor.

http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/

The Love of Lazarus - headed to Cannes Short Film Corner

www.formulaxfilms.com

The Love of Lazarus

The Longing - short film

Another poster from the short "The Longing." Shot on 16mm, 5 minutes long. Written, Edited and Directed by Chilembwe Mason. Cast includes Francis Badia and Maria Guzman.

The Longing - short film

I'm putting the final touches on the short "The Longing." Submitting to a few film festivals. It will be at the Cannes Short Film Corner, If you're there go check it out and vote on it. Here's a few poster shots.

My latest Project - Adventures of Obama Man

Journey to History - The Inauguration of Barack Obama - Documentary

Journey to History - The Inauguration of Barack Obama - Documentary from Juneteenth Works on Vimeo.

A quick documentary I made about the inauguration of President Obama.