PROJECTS

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gonzo-ballet-groupWILLIAM SHATNER’S GONZO BALLET
An award-winning documentary about an unusual ballet set to the music of Shatner’s critically acclaimed album Has Been (produced by Ben Folds).  Featuring William Shatner, Ben Folds, Henry Rollins, and famed choreographer Margo Sappington.  Executive Produced by William Shatner.

Danny Trejo with director Frankie LatinaMODUS OPERANDI
Directed by Frankie Latina, Modus Operandi is an independent exploitation-style feature film starring Randy Russell, American Movie‘s Mark Borchardt, Reservoir Dogs‘ Michael Sottile, and screen legend Danny Trejo.  The film has screened at the American Film Institute, CineVegas, and the IFC.

new-3-samwells16x9BROWNMARK FILMS – What What (In the Butt)
Brownmark Films is the name of our Samwell (What What In the Butt) channel on YouTube.com.  The channel, which started as an experiment in viral communications, has over 35 million downloads and counting.

HAMLET A.D.D.
A feature-length comedy shot entirely in front of a green screen which reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece as a bizarre tour through the past, present, and beyond.  With Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Dustin Diamond, Neil Hamburger, Mark Borchardt, Leslie Hall, and Samwell.

THE FOUND FOOTAGE SHOW
A web series hosted by Joe Pickett & Nick Prueher of The Found Footage Festival, who present hilarious clips from VHS tapes they’ve found at garage sales, thrift stores, and dumpsters.  The show airs every Tuesday and Thursday on The Onion’s A.V. Club website.

leslie1ZOMBIE KILLER (featuring guest vocals by Elvira)
This music video for Leslie & The Lys’ hit song about shooting zombies features guest vocals by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

demons-ludlowTHE DEMONS OF LUDLOW (2010)
Special Entertainment is developing a remake of this little-known 1983 horror film by legendary director Bill Rebane.

SSomething TheaterOMETHING THEATER
A half hour television show which has been airing in Southeastern Wisconsin on the CW channel since February of 2009.  It is broadcast from Milwaukee on a monthly basis, usually on a Friday night following Sex and the City or Scrubs. The series is a co-production between Special Entertainment and artist David Robbins.

SHAKY ADVICE FROM SAMWELL
An iPhone App based on the classic Magic 8 Ball toy with over 30 video clips of Samwell dishing out some hilarious advice.

prison-toiletPRISON ORIENTATION VIDEO
This 60 minute orientation video was commissioned by the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility to orient new prisoners and their families.  The video covers a variety of topics including meals, safety, hygiene, health services, psychiatric services, education services, and many other aspects of prison life.

the-frontiersman1-500x338HIGH ENTERTAINMENT
An online book written by artist David Robbins and produced exclusively for the Internet by Special Entertainment. According to MIT university, Robbins’ High Entertainment concept “combines the critical capacity of fine art with the pleasures and reach of show business”. To visit the High Entertainment site click here.

ice-cream-socialTHE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
This was a pilot episode created by artist David Robbins and financed by the Sundance Channel.  The episode, directed by Sarah Price (American Movie, The Yes Men)  and David Robbins, was the winner of the Sundance TV Lab competition.  Special Entertainment provided production and post-production services.

esto-es-que-tu-quieresESTO ES QUE TU QUIERES?
This video by installation artist Frankie Martin was shot by Special Entertainment, edited by DJ Douggpound (of Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job!), and features music co-produced by Juiceboxxx.  The video has screened in New York, San Francisco, and Norway.

Love Anthem 2LOVE ANTHEM
A music video for recording artist Juiceboxxx (Vicious Pop Records), directed by artist Frankie Martin and Bobby Ciraldo and produced by Special Entertainment.

Studying the Lie 4STUDYING THE LIE
A short film created by Special Entertainment and artist David Robbins.  It tells the story of an overly deliberative golfer, seemingly unable to putt his last hole.  This bizarre, comedic short won 1st Place in the 24-Hour Film Competition sponsored by the Milwaukee Art Museum and screened in the Milwaukee International Film Festival.

table talk 2TABLE TALK
A short film made in collaboration with Drew Rosas and Kelly Hendzel about four people who relate their most embarrassing personal stories to one another while sitting naked around the same table.  This comedic short won 1st Place in the 24-Hour Film Competition sponsored by the Milwaukee Art Museum and screened at the Milwaukee International Film Festival.

humanism-join-the-movementHUMANISM: JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
This comedic entry into the American Humanist Association’s video competition won Second Place and was screened at the AHA’s annual convention in Washington D.C.

Untitled-1NEW MEDIA ARRIVES! (Doritos commercial)
Our entry for the Doritos Superbowl contest was the 16th most viewed commercial out of over 1,800 entries.

MiltonRogovin.2009MILTON ROGOVIN INTERACTIVE GAME
This interactive video game was commissioned by the Milwaukee Art Museum as part of an exhibition called  From Generation to Generation: Milton Rogovin Photographs.