"Passage" DVD Full of Surprises

For the past several months we have been working closely with the makers of "Passage to Zarahemla" to produce the film's DVD release.  I had never met the director, Chris Heimerdinger, when he approached Three Coin Productions to produce the DVD for his film.  But even at our first meeting, he made it clear that this project was something that was very dear to him.  He made it known that he didn't want this to be just another bare-bones disc.  It has been a great experience working with Chris and his team on all of the various elements of the DVD.  

Without spoiling any surprises, I'll just say that the filmmakers have gone the distance on the special features for this disc, and fans of the film, the music, or Chris Heimerdinger's books are not going to be disappointed.

Look for the DVD on June 3rd.

NOTICE: Experienced Sales Person Needed

Three Coin Productions is a leading production facility and DVD Design/Authoring house with clients all over the nation. We are seeking an ambitious, self-motivated sales professional to join our team as we expand our services. A self-motivated salesperson, with knowledge of the production process will be responsible for meeting with clients, making new contacts, and offering our services.

Your schedule can be flexible. Work from home, or from our offices.

The ideal candidate qualifications:

Professional skills
Excellent Sales Ability
Basic Knowledge of Production, Post Production, and DVD processes.

* Some college.
* Be comfortable with business to business calling.
* Must be team oriented.
* Creative
* Organized
* Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Send resume and cover letter to info@threecoinproductions.com

Prepping Broadcast Material for "Liken"

If you are one of the few who has yet to see one of Lightstone Studio's "Liken" DVD series, your excuses are quickly running out.  In addition to having a strong presence in the DVD market, the company has successfully obtained several new distribution outlets, and has secured dozens of broadcast opportunities for their titles.

Three Coin Productions' relationship with the creatives over at Lightstone actually began when both companies were located in Southern California.  We had just completed design and authoring on HaleStorm Entertainment's feature film, "The R.M." when Lightstone (formerly One South Studios) contacted us to arrange a meeting.  We met at their Pasadena offices, and forged an immediate business friendship.  They subsequently contracted us to design menus and author their first DVD, "Nephi and Laban."

After several years, our businesses each relocated to Utah, and the relationship continued.  Our latest collaboration: editing and mastering each of Liken's Bible programs for syndicated broadcast television.  This has been an intense process, involving editing host breaks, green-screening intro segments, and finishing commercial spots.  We've also acted as the dub house for dozens of 90 minute Beta Masters, fulfilling station orders nationwide.

Aside from a great business relationship with Liken, I have come to know several members of their creative team, and I am continually impressed at their commitment to produce high-quality, uplifting, family entertainment.  Lightstone's Ken and Dennis Agle are dedicated to the Christian principles that they so creatively bring to life in their titles.  

My hope is that the "Liken" DVD series will continue to receive support from television stations, DVD distributors, and families nationwide.

-Garrett Batty

President, Three Coin Productions    

  

Awards abound, as "Playdates" Preps for Wide Release

Creative Child Magazine has awarded Little Playdates: Little Friends the 2007 DVD of the Year Award. This news comes just prior to the national release of the entire Little Playdates Series.

Little Playdates is the first of its kind DVD series, produced by Three Coin Productions, for young children that focuses on positive social and emotional growth through child-to-child interaction and play. Series creators JoAnne and Trent Pettry have received numerous awards for the innovative new programs. Little Playdates has also been endorsed by Wendy Fornier, President of the National Autism Association.

Some awards include: Dr. Toy Best Products Winner, 5 out of 5 Doves, iParenting Media Award Winner, and the Family Review Center Gold Award.

"Our videos provide a unique and uplifting experience for children where they can interact and learn with other children in a wonderfully vivid, natural live-action experience," states the Little Playdates website. Viewers are invited to "Watch your child coo, smile, point, laugh, wiggle and dance as they interact with the children in the show."

The series was most recently seen at the 2008 Golden Globes, after being invited to attend the "Boom Boom Room," for Celebrities and their children.





Look for the entire "Little Playdates" DVD Series, distributed by Porchlight Home Entertainment, available this February in stores nationwide.

More information can be found at: www.littleplaydates.com