Feature Film
Ghostbox Cowboy
Directed by John Maringouin, 2017
We provided logistics, planning and translation services for director John Maringouin's Ghostbox Cowboy, filmed in the Chinese ghost city of Ordos-Kangbashi. The film is slated to premiere at 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. For more information, visit https://ghostboxcowboy.com/about-2
Alcoholist
Dea Film, 2016
While Eastern Europe and Asia offer spectacular locations and affordable pricing on crew and equipment, the United States offers some of the best tax incentives in the world. Pioneer Media Co-Founder Justin Martell facilitated all locations, logistics, equipment, accommodations and below-the-line crew for the 2016 Italian-American co-production, Alcoholist. The film was shot on location in Western New York and took advantage of the region's 30% tax credit! Check out the trailer here.
Return To Nuke 'Em High: Vol. 1 & 2
Troma Entertainment, 2017
Pioneer Media Co-Founder Justin Martell produced the two-part event film Return to Nuke Em High: Volumes 1 & 2, a co-production by STARZ and Troma Entertainment. Volume 1 premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and played at NYC's Museum of Modern Art and Volume 2 is currently playing in film festivals worldwide. The film featured appearances by a variety of celebrities from 30 Rock's Judah Friedlander, Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmeister to comic book legend Stan Lee and featured scenes shot in America, Canada, Japan, France, Australia, Italy, and Portugal.
Documentary
India
Amarlata – SB Enterprises, 2017
We worked with an American-Indian film producer on a film shoot in Kolkata, India to document the Amar Lata Gramin Seva Foundation's work to bring healthcare and education to remote areas of India. We provided professional crew, equipment and managed travel and logistics related to the shoot. The documentary is scheduled for completion in 2018.
Cuba
Not Far But Away – TVB, Hong Kong, 2016
TVB Hong Kong's show in North Korea was so well received that in February of 2016, we arranged with our partners, Cuban Pioneers, a similar project with TVB in Cuba, shown later in 2016.
North Korea
Not Far But Away – TVB, Hong Kong, 2015
Hong Kong’s biggest television channel, TVB, went to North Korea to shoot an episode of the popular travelogue shows Not Far But Away hosted by Tony Hung. We arranged all permits, permissions, and logistics and accompanied the film crew internally to handle issues on the ground and assist with the filming.
North Korea: Visiting as a Tourist – Overlander TV, 2013
Australian travel filmmakers Overlander TV visited North Korea. We arranged logistics and permissions for the trip, which became one of their most popular pieces. The success of the collaboration opened doors and built trust in a time when it was much more difficult for media to visit.
China
Ordos-Kangbashi Ghost City Projects
We have provided logistics, planning and translation services for several film projects – one American and the other Australian – in the Chinese ghost city of Ordos-Kangbashi as well as the historical capital of China, Xi’an. Both films are currently in post-production.