"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.

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

Three Coin Productions Wins 24 Hour Film Competition

Three Coin Productions was pleased to participate in the 2008 24 Hour Film Festival.  On January 11th 2008, contestants were given 24 hours to make a film with the following guidelines:  The theme must relate to "Compassion."  There must be band-aid in the film.  And the film must contain the line "Could you please..."

TCP teamed up with Matt Mattson and Jake Suazo, two very funny and talented improv actors.  After a breakfast brainstorm session, and a two hour shoot, production was complete.  Mat Gerow was the DP, and Garrett Batty directed and edited.  After a few more hours editing, and tweaking, the film was ready to submit.

On January 18th, 41 submitted films screened to a packed theater.  Audience members and judges submitted ballots for their favorite films.  Winners were announced at an awards ceremony on January 19.  "#Pound# 646" was awarded audience choice, and first place from the judges.

More information on the festival can be found at www.ldsfilmfestival.org

"#Pound# 646" can be viewed below.