West 2nd Productions

West 2nd Productions
West 2nd Productions is a video production company based in Macungie, PA. We produce everything from feature films to music videos and commercials. We also shoot sporting events, wedding, and anything else under the sun. If you need a video done for any occasion let us know!

Friday, August 6, 2010

Under the Rainbow wrap

My first feature length film, "Under the Rainbow", wrapped this week after about a year of shooting. In total the film took 13 days to shoot. It was an incredible experience. The hardest, most stressful thing I have ever done in my life, but such a satisfying feeling to finish filming.

The cast and crew were incredible, they stuck by the project for a long time and everyone was extremely dedicated and hardworking. That's one of the things I love most about filmmaking, seeing people come together and work so hard, not for a paycheck, but for the passion of making a film. Everyone pitched in in so many different ways to make everything come together, so I definitely want to thank everyone sincerely for their efforts and for believing in this project. People don't realize how much time, effort, dedication, thought, and money goes into making a full length film...it truly is an exhausting process, especially working at a no-budget independent level where you need to utilize your imagination to make the film work. But that's what makes it worth it in the end I suppose.

Now the post-production process begins. Hopefully the film will be finished by summer 2011. Look for updates, teaser trailers, and many many more pics to come. In the meantime, here are some stills from the production...

Also, please check out and become a fan of the Under the Rainbow Facebook Page

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

"Santa Claws" werewolf shot


Here's a great close up on the werewolf from the upcoming short film, "Santa Claws", which is currently in the post-production phase.



"Santa Claws" is the story of Eddie, a traveling santa claus who also happens to be a werewolf. Although he wishes to live in peace, Eddie finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle between the Vampires, the Witches, and a psychotic blue-masked, screw-driver wielding bounty hunter...all of whom wish to use Eddie for their own personal gain.

"Santa Claws" is a fun horror film, inspired by late night cable re-runs such as "The Twilight Zone". The film is slated for release this summer where it will be posted, in full, online . Check back for more updates!

The film stars Brian DiBonaventure, Rachel Labadie, Gerald Prince, and Dessaline Stevens.
Make-up effects by the brilliant Amy Trauger.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Under the Rainbow Promo Teaser

This is a promotional teaser we shot to get "Under the Rainbow" off the ground. This was shot on low end equipment, but gives you a feel for the film.

"Under the Rainbow" is a dark horror fantasy film about Vivi, a drug-addicted teen struggling to cope with the guilt of her mother dying during her childbirth, finds herself pushed to the brink of suicide when she suddenly and inexplicably awakes into a terrifyingly foreign and violent world shrouded in fog and rainbows. Almost immediately murdered by a pack of vagabonds, Vivi is saved by a brave and deadly preacher named Vilmos who takes her under his wing. With Vilmos’ help, Vivi sets off to find a mysterious Prophet who she hopes can help her put together the missing pieces to her puzzle.

All the while, Vivi is being relentlessly hunted by a ruthless Queen and her army of sadistic madmen, including a depraved maniac Jester, who seem hell bent on capturing her. Vivi soon realizes she must come face to face with this ominous Queen to unlock the secrets not only of this enigmatic world, but of her own existence as well.

Under the Rainbow is a unique, violently dark fantasy horror film about suicide, drugs, murder, family, spirituality and what happens to our souls when they leave the world we know.


Welcome to the West 2nd Blog

Welcome all to the new home of everything West 2nd. I will be updating everything happening with the company and the many projects with which we are involved in some way shape or form.

Currently West 2nd is in post production on the short film "Santa Claws", and we are in full swing production on our debut feature film entitled, "Under the Rainbow". Principal photography on Under the Rainbow is slated to wrap up this summer.

Check back for frequent updates on West 2nd as well as whatever else is happening in the Lehigh Valley filmmaking scene.