Rewind

My latest project for my Experimental and Documentary film class for the time manipulation project. "Rewind" is the story of two people reflecting on their past relationship with one another as they listen to each other's mix CDs.
With Shellby Haubner, Nathan Morgan, and Saylor Elrod.

Paranormal Research Team Documentary

I spent yesterday following the NMU Paranormal Research Team on a hunt for the unknown. I had an awesome experience talking with them and hearing their amazing stories. I have so much amazing extra footage that there might be a longer version coming soon!

More stage productions

Here is a short series of interviews and promos I created for Lake Superior Youth Theatre's production of Seussical running January 24-26 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cbkh8dypw4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6OYiLgizqw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkR_6-cGBrI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K86LFNflvTg

Dont forget Pyxis Films specializes in filming stage productions! Contact for details!

First Look at "The Millennials"

Ahoy there!
Since the beginning of September, we've been hard at work on our first feature length film, The Millennials

Here are some fun videos regarding the film!

 The first official trailer for the film

a chat with cast member Dorsey Sprouls who plays JD in the film

a chat with cast member Alycia Heckathorn who plays Jessica in the film

Stay tuned for more updates and videos from The Millennials 

Pyxis Films on Indiegogo

Ahoy there!

The Indiegogo campaign for "The Millennials has been officially launched tonight!

In the next 33 days from now (now being August 13, 2013), we plan to raise $2,200 to fund Pyxis Film's first feature length film The Millennials.

We have perks from the film ranging anywhere from $5.00 to $250.00, but you can donate as little as a single dollar to make this project become a reality.

Don't have the money to donate? Thats okay!


Simply share our campaign
http://igg.me/at/the-millennials/x/4327403

and facebook page
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and website
http://www.themillennialsfilm.com/index.html



Every little thing you can do to spread the word and help us raise funds is a giant, humungous help!
We love you so much and everything you have done to help us get this far already!!!!!
LETS DO THIS!

Behind the Name

Ever wondered how Pyxis Films got its name? Check this out!

Pyxis (/ˈpɪksɨs/; Greek: box) is a small and faint constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for a mariner's compass (it should not be confused with Circinus, which represents a draftsman's compasses). Pyxis is completely visible from latitudes south of 53 degrees north, with its best evening-sky visibility in January through March. The brightest star is Alpha Pyxidis at magnitude 3.68.

Pyxis was introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century; he called it Pyxis Nautica, but the name was shortened. The constellation is located close to those forming the old constellation of Argo Navis (the ship Argo), and in the 19th century astronomer John Herschel suggested renaming Pyxis to 'Malus, the mast', but the suggestion was not followed.

The logo of Pyxis Films is an eye with a compass embedded in the iris among a field of stars, inspired by the compass constellation!

Cast and Crew

Welcome to the ever growing cast and crew tab! Below you will learn a little bit about some of the cast and crew that have work on projects with Pyxis Films. Some of the cast and crew are new to company while others have been around since the beginning. To each and every one of you, I salute you! Its all of you who make these films possible!

Mariah Rosado

The woman in Black Hole.  

Mariah was born and raised in Marquette Michigan and is currently studying at Northern Michigan University majoring in Psychology. Other credits include Brook Trout Productions' The Ice Brigade as Brooke directed by Alice Mattila and Beau Chaput. Mariah has also appeared in numerous MACC productions. 

Black Hole

Harmoni Sargent-Copeland

Assist. Director Madison's List, Never Let You Go, How to Downtown Ferndale

Writer Fullkominn

Appearance in The Real High School Musical 

Currently residing in Oak Park Michigan, Harmoni has been apart of Pyxis Films since the very beginning. Harmoni is pursuing a degree from Eastern Michigan University as a double major in communications and education. Other credits include student directing numerous FHS theatre productions as well as appearing in them.

"My favorite memory is the real lightning happening during Madison's List. That and everyone having to speed eat the mac and cheese in Fullkominn."  

Samantha Berger
Waitress in Never Let You Go
Girl in Fullkominn
Production Assist. Madison's List

Samantha is an upcoming senior at Ferndale High School hoping to pursue event planning in college. Other credits include numerous productions with FHS theatre as well as participating with FHS dance team. 

Never Let You Go

Samantha Schurg 
Madison in Madison's List
Gloria in Never Let You Go

Samantha is vet in Pyxis Films, appearing as the leading lady  in the first two narrative films produced in the summers of 2011 and 2012. She currently lives in Ferndale Michigan and attends University of Detroit Mercy to study criminal justice.

Never Let You Go

She fondly remembers laughing and trying to be serious with Trevor Wilkie (Chris) while filming a scene in Madison's List in the pouring rain with everyone holding umbrellas over the equipment. "There were so many bloopers. It was so funny! That was my favorite time acting."

Madison's List

Avery Gaden
Sheila  Drive In Movie

Avery appeared in the 1950s inspired film produced for Ferndale High School's production of Grease during the drive in movie sequence, the hilariously exaggerated silent movie acting stealing from the scene! Avery currently attends Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo Michigan. Other credits include multiple productions with Ferndale High School's theatre department.

A fun fact is Avery and Dalton (Hero) ad libbed the lines about "getting married and starting a family when this was all over" but the audience can't hear it because its a silent movie!

Drive In Movie

More coming soon! If you have appeared in a Pyxis Film project, please email headshots and bios to pyxisfilms@yahoo.com to appear on this page.