::: August 4, 2008:::
Stan Grunder has recently signed with Dynasty Models and Talent (Boston) as his New England representation. He is also represented by Osbrink Talent Agency (LA) and Jordan, Gill, and Dornbaum (NY).
::: August 4, 2008:::
Nicholas Purcell of Concord, New Hampshire is a teenager with an acting resume many dream of! View Press Release
::: June 12, 2008:::
"The Sensation of Sight" signs a distribution deal. See it here
::: June 11, 2008:::
In his commercial directorial debut, Mark Constance directed a spot for Maidenform Bra in Austin, Texas. See the spot here
::: June 10, 2008:::
The Sony Pictures/Happy Madison film "PAUL BLART: MALL COP" starring Kevin James wrapped recently after a 52 shoot. The film shot in various Massachusetts locations including the Burlington Mall, The South Shore Plaza and Hanscom Field among others. The action comedy has scheduled the release for the 2008 Christmas season. Mark Constance worked as an Assistant Director on the film. Keir O' Donnell and Jayma Mays were also part of the comedic cast as well as Extreme athletes Mike Vallely, Jason Ellis, Mike Escamilla and Rick Thorne.
::: June 10, 2008:::
The State of New Hampshire was featured in "MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE". The state and various film industry workers were featured in the article including Mark Constance of a713production. Get the info here.
::: February 17, 2008 :::
Bethany Constance client, Nicholas Purcell, was cast as the lead character "Jake" in the Nickelodeon pilot. "The Troop". The pilot was shot in February in Vancouver. Nick's co-stars include Gage Golightly and Teo Olivares.
::: November 16, 2007 :::
NH Magazine's November issue has it's "IT" list. Someone familiar makes the list!
http://www.nh.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200771031021
::: November 01, 2007 :::
The Sensation of Sight World Theatrical Premiere Friday November 9, 2007-8pm
Colonial Theater
95 Main St., Keene, NH
The Theatrical World Premiere of
THE SENSATION OF SIGHT
a film by AARON J. WIEDERSPAHN
Starring Academy Award Best Actor nominee
DAVID STRATHAIRN
Tickets: $10.
Reservations 603-352-2033
or www.thecolonial.org
To view the trailer and for other info, visit www.eitherorfilms.com
www.myspace.com/thesensationofsight
www.myspace.com/a713production
::: September 14, 2007 :::
Rumours abound about a New Hampshire premiere of "The Sensation of Sight"
http://seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070830/
OPINION/708300301/-1/OPINION0421
::: August 23, 2007 :::
The Portsmouth Herald and seacoastonline story about the proposed start date of the film "Losing Jerry"
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=
/20070823/NEWS/70823004
::: June 7, 2007 :::
The Concord Monitor's has an article on the one night shoot for "Losing Jerry" at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070607/REPOSITORY
/706070319/1043/NEWS01
::: March 29, 2007 :::
The "Hippo Press" story on the "Losing Jerry" pre-production:
http://www.hippopress.com/070329/news4.html
::: March 22, 2007 :::
From the Boston Globe, "Names and Faces" section:
http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2007/03/22/bundchen
_bumps_brady_baby_rumors/
::: March 22, 2007 :::
Mark spoke at the Manchester Chamber of Commerce breakfast about the economic impact of filmmaking in New Hampshire.
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Buddy+film+to+be+shot+in
+Manchester%2C+Seacoast&articleId=f7e29850-a389-499c-8803-f7c45e916bf2
::: March 5, 2007 :::
A Portsmouth Herald article about filmmaking in New Hampshire and New England
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/03042007/opinionletters-sunedit04_edit-mm.html
::: February 23, 2007 :::
The film "Losing Jerry" is coming closer to fruition. Here is an article from the Portsmouth Herald:
http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/02232007/nhnews-ph-r-move.movie.html
::: February 9, 2007 :::
"The Sensation of Sight" movie trailer is now online.
See it here:
http://www.myspace.com/thesensationofsight
::: January 26, 2007 :::
Bethany Constance will be conducting 2 on camera Commercial/Audition Technique workshops at New England Models Group in Manchester.
1] February 5, 12 19, & 26 [Mondays] for ages 9-13 from 4:00pm-6:00pm and
2] March 12, 19, 26 & April 2nd [Mondays] for teens- adults from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
No experience necessary. For more information and to register please contact Deborah Lasher at 603-624-0555.
::: January 20, 2007 :::
Bethany Constance is proud to announce that she has signed Stan Grunder to a talent managment contract. Stan is from Camden, Maine and starred in the film "Vacationland" which recently garned Best Short Drama Film at the 2006 New Hampshire Film Expo. Bethany has also just announced that Grunder has been signed to the Osbrink Talent Agency in Los Angeles.
View Here
::: November 10, 2006 :::
In anticipation of the North American premiere of "The Sensation of Sight" this is from the Denver Post.
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_4627100
::: October 23, 2006 :::
"The Sensation of Sight" has been accepted to the Starz Denver International Film Festival. The Festival runs November 9-19, 2006. The film has been slotted into 2 prime time showings on Friday November 10 and Saturday November 11 at 630pm. Director Aaron J. Wiederspahn has been selected to compete for the "Emerging Director's" award at the festival.
Read the Press Release Here
::: September 14, 2006 :::
The Portsmouth Herald Gossip column features "The Sensation of Sight"
http://www.seacoastonline.com/calendar/09142006/columns-s-s14-gossip-s8.html
::: August 31, 2006 :::
Here is and Item from the Boston Herald regarding "The Sensation of Sight"
http://thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=155263&format=&page=2
::: August 29, 2006 :::
The Mark Constance produced film "The Sensation of Sight"has been accepted at the prestigious San Sebastian Film Festival in San Sebastian, Spain.
Read the Press Release here.
::: June 12, 2006 :::
A Manchester Union article on filmmaking in New Hampshire
http://newhampshire.com/article.cfm?ArticleID=2172
::: April 25, 2006 :::
Bethany Constance will be conducting a 2 day On-Camera Workshop May 20 & 21 for ages 8-18 and their parents. The workshop will take place at Alpha Talent Productions Inc., 166 Plaistow Rd., Plaistow, NH. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! (http://alphatalentproductionsinc.com/events.html) May 20th: 10am to 1pm, On Camera Audition, Commercial and Cold Reading Techniques. May 21st: 12pm to 2pm, an industry Q & A for parents and children/teens You can RSVP on line at www.alphatalentproductionsinc.com or call 603-362-6350.
::: March 25, 2006 :::
Bethany and Mark are guests of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce for their Light Up the Town Dinners.More...
::: March 13, 2006 :::
+++March 13, 2006 Randy Steinberg's NewEnglandfilm.com article on the making of "The Sensation of Sight" More...
::: March 13, 2006 :::
The Wire's feature article on the possibility of the feature film "Losing Jerry" shooting in New Hampshire in the fall of 2006 with Mark Constance attached as a Producer on the project. The story delves into the process that the state of NH is playing in securing an Angel network for the purpose of film funding. More...
::: November 17, 2005 :::
The Nashua Telegraph's feature on the filming of "The Sensation of Sight" More...
::: November 9, 2005 :::
A profile on actor Ian Somerhalder and "The Sensation of Sight". More...
::: November 8, 2005 :::
Featured Online - www.boston.com:
Movie makers set up shop in Granite State. New Hampshire's Film Office is banking on the success of an independent production to kickstart the Granite State's film industry. NECN reporter Greg Navarro has more from Peterborough. More...
::: October 27, 2005 :::
News Article - The Wire:
'The Sensation of Sight'; 'Septic Scenes'; Alloy Orchestra comes to town; NHFX wrap-up View Article >
News Article - Petersborough Transcript:
'Hollywood comes to Peterborough'
View Article >
::: October 8, 2005 :::
CONSTANCE JOINS FORCES AT GRAVITY Gravity press release, September 27, 2005 Beginning in September, Director Markus Constance brings his music video expertise to Gravity as he endeavors into the commercial world. With 16 years as a DGA Assistant Director on studio features such as "T-3:Rise of the Machines", "Charlie's Angels", "Fever Pitch" and Being John Malkovich", among others, Markus brings a strong level of professionalism and experience to set that enables him to make quick decisions on copy and creative in order to meet the demands of production today. In June, Markus tapped the DP services of Gravity's Steve Eliopoulos to shoot 3 music videos for the local band, Leaving Eden, for his company a713production. The successful working relationship that followed yielded such great results that the natural next step seemed for Constance to join the Forces at Gravity to explore directing commercials. Check out Constance's Gravity page here.
::: September 25, 2005 :::
The production staff of "The Sensation of Sight" will appear at the 2005 NHFX in Portsmouth on Saturday October 15, 2005 hosting a seminar on "Filmmaking in NH". Scheduled to attend will be Director Aaron Weiderspahn, Executive Producer Buzz McLaughlin, Producer's Mark Constance and Darren Moorman, Co-Producer Steve Oare, 1st Assistant Director Greg Smith, Casting Director Michele Ortlip, Costume Designer Daphne Javits and others
::: September 25, 2005 :::
The film "The Sensation of Sight" has completed the casting of it's main cast. (see story in the September 22 issue of the Portsmouth Herald's Spotlight here) Along with the previously cast David Strathairn, who recently was named Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his role as Edward R. Murrow in the George Clooney directed film "Good Night and Good Luck" the producers have announced the following additions: Ian Somerhalder, who played Boone on the the Emmy winning drama "Lost"; Daniel Gillies who recently starred in the Steven Spielberg produced Mini-Series "Into the West, which aired on TNT this past summer; Joe Mazzello, also from the Spielberg stable where he was the child star of the Jurassic Park films; Jane Adams, Broadway's Best Actress Tony Award© winner for "An Inspector Calls"; Ann Cusack, from the cast of the TV series "The Brotherhood of Poland, NH"; Elisabeth Waterston, daughter of Sam and featured on such TV shows as "The Practice", "Law & Order" and "The Education of Max Bickford" and Scott Wilson who Hollywood career dates back to his first film, "In the Heat of the Night". He has had numerous roles including a regular role on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". Principal photography begins on October 24, 2005 in Peterborough, NH. The film will be directed by Aaron Wiederspahn, the Executive Producer is Buzz McLaughlin, partners in EitherOr Films and produced by a713production's Mark Constance.
The Portsmouth based magazine "The Wire" (www.wirenh.com) did a feature article on the prep and shooting of "Leaving Eden's" 3 music videos in the Wednesday July 13 2005 issue. Matt Kanner from "The Wire" was present most of the day and even worked as an extra during "The Beast". He attended pre-production meetings and got an overall view of the behind the scenes machinations of putting the project together.l View Article Here
::: August 14, 2005 :::
The Portsmouth based magazine "The Wire" (www.wirenh.com) did a feature article on the prep and shooting of "Leaving Eden's" 3 music videos in the Wednesday July 13 2005 issue. Matt Kanner from "The Wire" was present most of the day and even worked as an extra during "The Beast". He attended pre-production meetings and got an overall view of the behind the scenes machinations of putting the project together.l View Article Here
::: August 11, 2005 :::
Bethany Constance will hold two Cold Reading Workshop's at New England Models Group (www.nemg.com) on Saturday September 17. The two workshops will be for ages 9-12 and teens. Please email Bethany or call NEMG at 603-624-0555 for further information.
::: August 11, 2005 :::
Either/Or Films(www.eitherorfilms.com) has established a start date of October 24, 2005 for it's initial film "The Sensation of Sight". David Straitharn will play the lead in the film to be directed by Aaron Weiderspahn from his original script. Buzz McLaughlin will Executive Produce the film with a713production's Mark Constance on board along with LA based Darren Moorman as the film producers. Casting sessions are in progress in NY and LA to fill out an expected cast of Hollywood veterans.
::: August 10, 2005 :::
Mark Constance has joined the production team of the feature film "Southland Tales". The film will be directed by Richard Kelly of "Donnie Darko" fame and will star Duane "The Rock" Johnson, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amy Poehler and Cheri Oteri.
::: August 9, 2005 :::
The Premiere party for the release of "Leaving Eden's" 3 new music videos was a rousing success, drawing over 250 people. Many members of the crew, cast and extras along with an array of music, film, tv and newspaper types including represenatives from the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Eagle-Tribune, The Wire and Channels 4, 7, and 25 joined Leaving Eden band members and a713production partners Rick Dirck, Bethany Constance and Mark Constance in a night of food, drink, music and general revelry!!!
::: August 7, 2005 :::
Read the Inside Track and it's tidbit on Leaving Eden's premiere party from the Boston Herald: www.bostonherald.com
::: July 18, 2005 :::
a713production and "Leaving Eden" would like to announce that they will hold a Video Release Party on Monday August 8, 2005. "Leaving Eden's" music videos "The Beast", "Somewhere Behind" and "Deep" that were directed by a713production's Markus Constance will be shown at the release party that will run from 7pm-9pm at River's Edge Recording Studio at 14 Stevens St. in Haverhill, MA. Please stay tuned to this website and to www.leavingeden.com for further details as they become available.
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The Portsmouth based magazine "The Wire" (www.wirenh.com) will do a feature article on the prep and shooting of "Leaving Eden's" 3 music videos in the Wednesday July 13 2005 issue. Matt Kanner from "The Wire" was present most of the day and even worked as an extra during "The Beast". He attended pre-production meetings and got an overall view of the behind the scenes machinations of putting the project together.
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a713production has completed principal photography on 3 videos for "Leaving Eden". Shooting took place during a 15 hour shooting day on Sunday June 26. The pieces included "The Beast" of which we hope will capture the fury and look of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Velvet Revolver's "Slither"..."Somewhere Behind" with it's dark, somber strength featuring the intensity of "Leaving Eden" guitarist and singer, Eric Gynan. And the final video of "Deep", "LE's" powerful ballad showing off the incredible vocals of Gynan and Carole Tardif. With 3 different songs, with 3 different sounds and 3 different looks, director Mark Constance feels he has captured stunning visuals that will make the music business stand up and look (and listen)!!!...The editing process has begun and Constance and the band plan to unveil the videos at a Video Release Party sometime in August. Stay tuned to this website for further details.
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a713production and Hatchling Studios http://www.hatchlingstudios.com/ have had meeting to discuss an upcoming project that would feature the City of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area. No scripts or schedules have been written or exchanged although preliminary meetings are ongoing.
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Mark Constance is putting a Music Video proposal together to present to Boston based rock band "Averi". The band is on the verge of a signing with a major record label and would like to put the package together by the end of the summer!
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a713production will be producing 2 videos for Haverhill, MA based "Leaving Eden". Mark Constance will be directing the videos for "The Beast" and "Somewhere Behind" on June 26. If you are interested in working as an extra please go to www.leavingeden.com and follow the "Breaking News" link to the "I want to be in your video" link!
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a713production is working with Worcester, MA's "Little Big Wheel" to finalize plans to shoot a video for "One Night Stand" from their newly released 2nd CD, "Redwood". Shooting is planned for later this summer. Constance and a713production's Rick Dirck are hoping to shoot on the seacoast in Portsmouth and York Beach. The piece will also include performance footage which will be shot at the Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester.
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Bethany will be doing 2 workshops at New England Models Group www.nemg.com on September 17, 2005. One will be a teen workshop and the other for 9-12 year olds focusing on "On-Camera Cold Reading Technique". Times and cost TBD later this summer. Contact Bethany or check back to this website or New England Models Group for more info.
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Bethany will have upcoming workshops this summer and fall. Please stay tuned to this website and see www.bostoncasting.com for any further info. She also conducts private coaching's. See Contact page to reach her for any additional info.
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Constance is hoping to sign an agreement to work with "The Charms" once again. He is putting the finishing touches on conceptual images for the band to mull over. "Rock and Roll Magazine", a cut from the recently released "Pussycat" is the song of choice.
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Constance is in final negotiations to add his a713production banner to the Either/Or Film Production "Sensation of Sight" which will shoot in the Peterborough, NH area beginning this October. "I am excited to work with writer/director Aaron Weiderspahn and producer Buzz McLaughlin on this project. After I met the two of them and read the script I told Aaron that I would ready my acceptance speech for the awards season. This is going to be an exceptional film once it's completed and readied for release".
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a713production is currently in negotiations with Percy Hill for a video for "Awaiting Our Return" from their 2005 release "After All."
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Bethany signs NH actors Tony Clements and Nick Purcel ("Dangerous Crosswinds")l to management contracts.
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Mark works with Wes Craven on his latest project, the Dreamworks picture "Red-Eye", to be released in August 2005.
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Constance works on the season ending episodes of the WB TV show "Summerland".
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In a "dream come true" job, Mark works with on the Farrelly Bros fantasy, "Fever Pitch" which was shot in and around Boston and Fenway Park.
