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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Independent Films Double Down, as Hollywood Films Back Down

Narco Sub

#summerofstryker

Welling Films - Narco Sub

As we move into the Fall of our second year in a pandemic, we begin to see new trends within the film industry emerging. Blockbuster films such as Avatar 2, The Batman, and Mission Impossible 7 have all been postponed or pushed back due to Hollywood’s crackdown on Covid, leaving fans in anticipation for extra weeks, months, and even years. Streaming vs. the Big Screens?

https://www.epictheatres.com/movie/317913/Narco-Sub

With movie lovers looking to get off the couch and back into theaters, the search for entertainment has begun. Luckily, we need to look no further than to independent films, who have decided to take the time and effort necessary to meet their promised release dates during these times.

Independent writers, producers, and filmmakers are pushing the envelope and beginning to fill in the void that major blockbusters are leaving for fans. The indie film companies are using data and spending the marketing budgets needed to compete with "hollywood" titles at the box office.

Executive Producer, Derek H. Potts brings us one of those independent films with "Narco Sub" the independent Action/Adventure film of the Summer. Packed full of raw talent and suspense, the audience follows the compelling story of a former U.S. Navy Seal who becomes a criminal, to rescue his wife and daughter from the Colombian drug cartel. The Remi Award winner for “Best Action Film” is sure to provide movie-goers with all of the entertainment satisfaction we are looking for.

Welling Films - Narco Sub

Not only are independent films putting in the effort to meet release dates, they are also strategically collaborating with cinema owners to identify new opportunities during these changing times. With the postponement of major movies, theaters have been struggling to put new content on the Big Screens.

Welling Films - Narco Sub

Independent filmmakers have realized this situation, which makes them work even harder to meet deadlines and support theaters in ways that may have not been possible pre-pandemic. There is an obvious need for localization, as it pertains to movies and a specific audience.

Welling Films - Narco Sub

So, the next time you’d like to see a movie, look out for independent titles making a difference in the film industry. Be a part of "Narco Sub" and the Summer of Stryker movement.  

Show your support for a pioneering military-centric movie, dates and times are listed below.

OPENS at a cinema near you
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https://www.epictheatres.com/movie/317913/Narco-Sub

Welling Films - Narco Sub

Friday, September 10, 2021

Showings at 2:30 PM, 5:05 PM, 7:30PM, 10:10PM

Epic Theatres of Clermont

2405 S US-27, Clermont, FL 34711

Friday, September 10, 2021

Showings at: 2:50 PM, 5:20 PM, 7:45 PM, 10:25 PM 

Epic Theatres of St. Augustine

112 Theatre Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32086

Friday, September 10, 2021

Showings at 2:40 PM, 4:50 PM, 7:30 PM, 10:25 PM

Epic Theatres of Palm Coast

1185 Central Ave., Palm Cost, FL 32164

Friday, September 10, 2021

Showings at 11:30 AM, 1:45 PM, 4:20 PM

Old Mill Playhouse

1000 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162

https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/buy-tickets/narco-sub/

VetFlicks / Impact Releasing

https://www.facebook.com/ImpactReleasing

Narco Sub

Produced by Deepwater Productions, a boutique producer of independent feature-length films. Based in Houston, Texas amidst a robust independent film following, Deepwater Productions takes pride in being one of the few such companies in the Nation’s 4th largest city.

Written by:

Hovig Ohanian

Fresno, CA

Fulton Film Company

“Narco Sub” new movie set to Release in Central Florida - Director, Shawn Welling

Independent film Director, Mr. Shawn Welling is earning his due respect in the military veteran community with his Remi Award-winning motion picture, “Narco Sub”. Follow this compelling story, introducing actor Tom Vera, who plays a former U.S. Navy Seal, Bruce Stryker.

Commander Stryker will do anything to get his kidnapped family back from the Colombian drug cartel leader, played by well-known actor Robert LaSardo. “Narco Sub” is Action packed, and setting a higher standard of quality, for independently produced films. You will also see appearances by a couple of our favorite actors, Tom Sizemore and Mr. Lee Majors.

Credit: Welling Films

Set to release September 10th in Central Florida, this movie has already been instrumental in starting much needed conversations about creating a solution for the worldwide problem of Human Trafficking. 

Epic Theatres

“Narco Sub” has won a Remi Award for “Best Action Film”, given back immensely to the military community, and has pushed through the Covid-19 business shut-downs. . .  All of this happened to ensure that their story was told on the big screens, and experienced by fans across the United States. There are several “Hollywood” film titles which cannot boast about nearly as many accomplishments in 2021. 

This shows the passion, entrepreneurial spirit and true grit of the leadership behind the “Narco Sub” film project. This movie is a must see for any action film fans looking to escape for 96 minutes into the tranquil sanctuary that we call a Movie Theatre. . .

A big salute goes to partners like Epic Theatres who have made it possible for more diverse content to be seen by a wider audience. The independent film community relies on forward-thinking theatre owners to collaborate with, so films like “Narco Sub” will have a chance to be seen “at the movies”. 

U.S. Army veteran Mr. Marcus T. Bovee II created a professional community collaboration between VetTix and VetFlicks/Impact Releasing to offer complimentary tickets, popcorn, t-shirts, and a beverage, so military families can step into a theatre and create a new positive experience together. 

The military community has been on the edge of their seats all Summer long as they watched “Narco Sub” during the  #SummerofStryker Military Appreciation Watch Party screenings. The team at Deepwater Productions show the film industry what giving back to military families really looks like.

Narco Sub

96 Minutes

Rated R

Written by:

Hovig Ohanian
Fresno, CA

Fulton Film Company

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Where to Watch:
Opens Friday, 
September 10, 2021

Epic Theatres

Clermont, Palm Coast, St. Augustine

https://www.epictheatres.com/movie/317913/Narco-Sub

The Villages

Old Mill Playhouse

1000 Old Mill Run

The Villages, FL 32162

https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/buy-tickets/narco-sub/

Watch the trailer now

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

U.S. military veterans make movie waves in Florida - Narco Sub

"Narco Sub"

Summer of Stryker

Can a small team of independent media professionals gain market share from giant Hollywood Studios? Yes. It takes a high level of quality experience and confidence to accept the mission of going head to head against the Hollywood machine.

“Narco Sub” uses entertainment to bring attention to human trafficking, which is a worldwide problem that we face; and this message is important enough to defy all odds. Bringing a film to the big screen during COVID-19 is no easy task.

Imagine an independent film like "Narco Sub" taking Big Screens away from a Hollywood movie title at the cinemas! That's a big deal. There are a limited amount of screens in the USA, and every film project is competing for the attention of cinema owners.

Patriot Day eve, September 10, 2021 Deepwater Productions and U.S. Army veteran Mr. Marcus T. Bovee II, CEO of VetFlicks will bring new film content to the big screens. The problem is that theatres have been denied new films by Studios for the past year. It makes it very challenging to operate a business like a theatre if the people who own the content are not sharing it. Now these cinema owners will honor their exhibition family relationships with independent film distributor, Impact Releasing, by screening “Narco Sub” to live audiences in Central Florida, USA.

Integrity and levels of high character are always in style, in business and with personal relationships. This is why when things got tough in the external environment, Mr. Bovee and his team did not lay down to die. They knew an audience was starving for new content, and they wanted to serve their community. There is a story here about resilience, true grit and doing whatever it takes to connect with the right people.

An unexpected opportunity was created since the pandemic, and CinemaCon is where “Narco Sub” moved in to gain rapid business growth. What this team has accomplished is the glimmer of hope and inspiration needed for the indie film community.

USMC veteran, Oscar Garcia of Magnitude Visuals has been an integral part of developing the entertainment business strategy with Impact Releasing/VetFlicks. They are collaborating with smiles and standing their ground in uncertain times.

#summerofstryker

Watch the trailer now

Narco Sub on the Big Screen in Clermont, FL - Epic Theatres

Narco Sub deploys to Epic Theatres of St. Augustine

Narco Sub on the big screen - Epic Theatres of Palm Coast

Narco Sub film at the Old Mill Playhouse - The Villages

Narco Sub Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/narcosubthefilm

Deepwater Productions LinkedIn

Houston, Texas

https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepwater-productions/about/

Written by:

George Ohan

Fulton Film Company

Fresno, CA / Bayamón, PR

U.S. Army veteran

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

New Action/Adventure film "Narco Sub" September 10, 2021 - Summer of Stryker campaign

"Narco Sub"

swimming with the big fish

#SUMMEROFSTRYKER

https://youtu.be/xFye5F5DdMY

CinemaCon first came about in 2011 and since then has grown to become the largest gathering of cinema owners and the film industry movers and shakers.

MGM - No Time to Die 007

It was an amazing event which lasted from August 23rd-August 26th in the beautiful Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. All COVID-19 safety protocols were in place and followed by the participants.

Universal's CinemaCon presentation on Wednesday

David Becker/for CinemaCon

Mr. Marcus T. Bovee II with Deepwater Productions took "Narco Sub" and his team to Las Vegas, Nevada for this top-level industry event.

Marcus T. Bovee

CEO - Impact Releasing / VetFlicks

The intention for the people who attended was to build on past relationships, and to create new strategic partnerships. As things change rapidly with entertainment business, it is very important to know the right people.

AP - Associated Press

At CinemaCon we experienced exclusive Hollywood presentations of upcoming films, attendance of film stars, producers and Patty Jenkins, the director of "Wonder Woman 1984" as a speaker on a panel.

Do you have your thumb on the pulse of what's going on in the

movie theatre industry?

Discussing film projects. . .

What do you know about the current state of affairs for

film distribution?

CinemaCon isn’t just a gathering for Hollywood exclusives and big wigs; it's a huge cinema industry trade show, that covers all facets of the industry such as: the newest equipment, exhibition tools, distribution strategy, marketing, publicity, and advertising.

As well as concessions dealers, showcasing their latest and greatest cinema food!!

Most of the usual suspects of Hollywood were there, but a few larger companies seemed like they were non-existent at the show this year.

Impact Releasing / VetFlicks

Why did they skip the show?

Are these large Hollywood companies banking on streaming vs. cinema, maybe they are taking extra precautions for COVID-19, or are they tightening up on budgets?

Thanks to the generosity of Derek H. Potts and his executive team at Deepwater Productions, "Narco Sub" was the ONLY independently produced film being shopped around in the private mixers at CinemaCon.

This is an exclusive and huge opportunity for anyone who works in the film industry.

"Narco Sub" showed true leadership for the independent film community by showing up and representing at CinemaCon 2021.

Written by:

Riley P. Schilling

Actor 

Blogger

Entertainment Business Professional 

Related Articles to CinemaCon 2021 :

IndieWire - Theater owners licked their wounds and rallied around movies that will lure audiences, from "No Time to Die" to day-and-date "Dune."

https://www.indiewire.com/2021/08/cinemacon-2021-fact-fiction-indies-consumer-confidence-1234660463/

The Hollywood Reporter

During the pandemic-era Las Vegas convention, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman trotted out "It's the window, stupid" as a mantra as studios previewed movies highlighted by 'Matrix 4,' 'No Time to Die' and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/theater-owners-air-anxieties-at-an-unusual-cinemacon-1235002290/

Variety - Universal’s CinemaCon Presentation Made Stars of Struggling Movie Theater Employees

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/universal-pictures-cinemacon-movie-theater-employees-1235049437/

Deadline - CinemaCon 2021: Studios & Exhibition Convene To Sort Out An Industry Teetering On Edge Of Survival

https://deadline.com/2021/08/cinemacon-covid-pandemic-streaming-movie-studios-amc-disney-netflix-windows-1234818954/

NARCO SUB

#summerofstryker

Rated R

Watch the trailer now

Thursday, August 26, 2021

CinemaCon 2021 Las Vegas and Deepwater Productions from Houston, TX - #TheBigScreenIsBack

Summer of Stryker

The Sub Deploys to

CinemaCon 2021!

Deepwater Productions

is making the

connections needed to

sail into film distribution success!

https://deepwater-productions.com/

The hardworking people who created the event for CinemaCon this year put a lot of time and effort into the Run of Show, and it was perfect! A standing ovation for the entire staff, support staff, and team who coordinated this meeting.

#TheBigScreenIsBack

#CinemaCon

#MoviegoingExperience

All safety protocols were in place for on-the-spot COVID-19 testing, Vaccine card checks, and mask requirements thorough-out the hotel.

https://cinemacon.com/

Friends and professionals have been re-connecting

and exchanging coherent thoughts,

about the future of

film distribution and all aspects of cinema.

You can see Mr. Marcus T. Bovee lead the way by lifting spirits and finding the right relationships for "Narco Sub" an Action/Adventure feature film, scheduled for a national release date of September 10, 2021.

The Box Office Company

https://company.boxoffice.com/

There is definitely a buzz of high energy around what Impact Releasing/VetFlicks have been doing in the past 24 months within the independent media distribution world.

Production Designer, Actor,

Film Distributor, and a Producer

walk into a Las Vegas convention. . .

Who knows what can happen next?!

There are many different job titles

within the film industry.

It takes a special group of

collaborative people to

make things happen, with harmony.

There was toooooo much good stuff

to show in this short blog.

Please follow the official CinemaCon

social media pages and website

for all updated information.

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the best stuff!

Do you have your thumb on the pulse of

what's going on in the entertainment industry?

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The view from the convention floor;

You just had to be there.

"Narco Sub"

Rated R

Watch the trailer now

and share it please.

Book it at a Cinema near you!

THANK YOU

to all of the

generous partners who made

this event possible for all

film lovers and filmmakers!

This was a really cool idea!

New Media Ad for film promotions. . .

HUGE SIZE FLOOR POSTER!

As you can see,

there are some real

heavy hitters involved

with the CinemaCon event.

Paramount

A ViacomCBS Company

Who attended the

Paramount screening

on August 26, 2021?

Art / Sculpture

What makes this year unique vs. past years?

Many things. . .

People are collaborating to seek answers about the future of the industry.

There are actors, producers, architects, and cinema owners in attendance.

We are proud to be a part of a motivated group of people who are genuinely interested to find a way to save our precious industry.

What did people talk about at the convention?

Jeff Whipple from Megaplex Theatres in Sandy, Utah suggested that we start a hashtag #CouchesToCinemas or something along those lines. . . It was an intriguing conversation about audiences streaming vs. going to the movies.

The basic idea is that we need to get people to get back into the Cinemas to experience stories on the Big Screens again.

Streaming on a TV is really cool, but the experience of going to a Cinema is something that deserves to be shared with future generations.