Maxima Visions
Films
We are a company who is first and foremost about ministry, who give back to our communities at least 50% of our profits in ministry to Hope Retreats International. Check out their site at www.hoperetreatsinternational.org. Love our wonderful Lord JESUS? Love films and the positive impact they might have on our culture? Get involved now!
MAXIMA VISION FILMS & ACADEMY OF CINEMA/TELEVISION & THE PERFORMING ARTS INVITE YOU NOW TO JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF OUR MOVING OUR HOME OFFICES FROM DFW TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Important News Break! Please read
Our most pressing news as of September 2015, something I hope all readers might read before searching other pages on this site. Due to severe illness with Dr. Maxwell’s, our CEO, senior producer, director, and script writer, wife and he having to spend practically 24/7 taking care of the needs of his wife, all projects other than "The First Lady President" have been temporarily been suspended.We might even consider selling the script for the "First Lady President" out right if someone can go ahead and produce this film, as there has never been a better timing for a film release. Please go to “Breaking News” page @ http://www.maximavisionsproductions.com/breaking_news_updates__events and go down to “Breaking News” and then go to http://www.maximavisionsproductions.com/productions and go down to the film “The First Lady; President” The Altered Three Act Break Down to check out what this film is all about.
At present we do not know how long this might last. However, Dr. Maxwell is still serving as Chairman of our Board & CEO for our company as well Chairman & CEO of his ministry Hope Retreat International. Due to this illness of Mrs. Maxwell, both Dr. Maxwell and his wife are actually staying at one of the ministry’s retreats. We are still accepting scripts that Dr. Maxwell will be deciding upon and after this illness passed we will take a look at producing these scripts into feature films or television productions. While Dr. Maxwell is spending this time taking care of his wife, and not in production, he has plenty of time to read scripts. Thus, this is a wonderful time to have him take a look at your script.
January 1, 2015 Maxima Vision will be moving into our new facilities in Nashville located in “The Film House” next to the Maxwell House Hotel. Now, all the services offered at our other production facilities will be available to serve Tennessee. We can now serve Tennessee with all your photography, video and cinematography needs, from shooting your wedding, commercials for television, training & commercial videos, to taking your story idea, through story development & writing and doctoring your script, through production of your major motion picture, and finally the editing, marketing & distribution of your major motion picture.
We are also attaching to our production company our very own in house academy of cinema/television & the performing arts modeled from the old studio system where everyone begins as a go-for (an intern) learning the whole business of film making from the ground floor up. Please scrowl down to our "Academy of Cinema/Television Nashville" page.
Also; Huge investment opportunity with a chance to actually own a piece of this whole company including a piece of the academy! Opportunity to have 50% ownership of company for just a half million investment! Please go to our "Nashville Investment Opportunity" page. Also able to invest as little as just $5,000 and still own a piece of the action! Full business proposal available upon request.
Maxima Vision is committed to the production of quality redemptive motion pictures, stories that matter, stories that have at least a redemptive message of hope for a hurting world, films which have a positive impact in shaping our culture verses negatively using the power of the mediums of film and television, which has shaped our culture since the creation of the moving picture.
We are just as committed to the professional training of the talent necessary to produce such quality films and television productions, especially the number of films and television productions we will be producing each and every year in Middle Tennessee. At present we have two major investment groups, one of which has already committed funding four feature films or television productions every year over the next five years.
Ask any professional in the film or television industry how difficult it is to obtain the funding for a feature film or television production. Any pro will tell you it is next to impossible, and if possible, it is like pulling teeth! No one in Nashville is even producing a film per year, let alone cranking out four feature films or television productions each and every year, not until now. Maxima Vision has secured such funding. However, this much funding does not come without requirements. Our investment group demands that we put together a data base of individuals like yourself who has a real passion for films and television and who possess the willingness to become as professional as possible, or already have such experience.
We are seeking now those residents in Middle Tennessee, those individuals who have such experience. We are seeking not only actors who have done major speaking roles, but also full production crews, from producers, directors, script and screen writers, Dp’s, lighting personnel, electric, set decorators, hair and make-up artist, editors, to those with experience in marketing and distribution. We need to put together two complete production crews to enable us to always have at least one film in pre-production, one in production and one in post year round. Dr. Randall Maxwell, who brings his 35 years experience in Hollywood and Wilmington NC in the film industry to Nashville to direct this Nashville Operation.
If you are one of those individuals who already have the professional experience necessary to produce quality films and television productions, now is the time to get your working resumes to us to be considered working for our company. If you are an actor, you will also need to send us your professional head shots. You may do so if you are an actor, sending your resume and photos to our Casting Director, Kris Shapard at his direct email at umom2003@yahoo.com. If you are crew, please send to Dr. Maxwell’s direct email at maximavisionsproduction@yahoo.com. You may want to scrawl down past the next several paragraphs, as they pertain to our professional training. Pages to the rest of our site are further down as well. The same applies to anyone interested in securing us for any of your professional production needs.
Nashville; Music & Movie City USA
If you do not have this necessary professional experience, yet still have a real passion for film and television productions, we have also made it easy for you to also get involved in this exciting arts form of film making. Our academy of cinema/television is unlike any other film school, as our academy has purpose, and that purpose is to have a continuous source of new committed, professionally trained individual talents who can go directly to work for our production company after training. Not that you must come to work for us, as after training you will be more than qualified with professional training, as you will have actually worked on at least four real feature films in your chosen discipline that you can put on your resume, that you can practically chose the production company you want to work for anywhere in the US or abroad. Any other film school you simply are given a certificate or degree and wished the best.
You can now choose to participate in any of our certificate programs and pursue your dreams of making a living in the exciting world of film making. You may choose the discipline of acting, producing, directing, script & screen writing, editing, business of film making, basic film production, camera operator, director of photography, animation, any discipline within the collaborative art of film making. This is a two year certificate program with the top 50% of our graduating class being offered a two year paid internship with our production company, giving you a working resume in your chosen discipline where you can continue working for Maxima Vision Films or choose practically any other production company within the US or abroad. We are taking now registrations for fall 2014 now.
At our new facility, we also offer all kinds of workshops in all disciplines to give you a chance to check them all out so you might make an informed discussion in deciding which best suites you. These workshops also get you working immediately with our professionals who are making movies each and every day. These workshops can be either taken over weekends, camps, taken one day a week at 3 hour classes, or two days at 1 hour and half, both of which you will also be involved in a three hour workshop on the weekend at our production facilities. These workshops begin at age 12 through adult workshops.
EDITING SUITE
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN INTERVIEW AND HOW TO PREPARE A DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE READ?
Example of interview and dramatic monologue read with one of our casting directors.
Which girl did it right? Was either really prepared as a professional should be? If you are an aspiring actor, you need to at the very least know how to prepare for a casting interview, as you only have one shot in this business to get it right!
Do you know how much work goes into the production of a film or television production? There are numberous test shoots and rehearsals for each and every scene.
Do you at least have professional head shots? This is an absolute in this business & like preparing you for a casting interview, these are all a part and included in any of our camps, workshops and classes.If you are an aspiring actor? You will also get your own professional demo reel as a part of your tuition.
Professional Photos all as a part of your tuition in any of our camps, workshops and our Academy of Cinema/Television Consortium. You will also get your own demo reel. Remember, a demo reel is just what the name implies, it is a demo of your acting abilities. A professional demo reel should not be enhanced with special affects or audio. Below are a couple of examples of demo reels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKFbCzynaXE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IY7mORgbvE
Dr. Maxwell Lecturing in one of his classes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYdGWl_JdK4
We have also begun working with local Christian private schools and churches in Middle Tennessee and bringing these workshops directly to your own school or church. At your own school or church, we can even make available a after school program for the cost of basically any other after school program, but you are learning what you are passionate about, making movies. Each of these programs will ultimately produce a short student film that you may use on your resume for your chosen discipline, entered into competition with other Christian schools and churches in our upcoming 2015 film festival. The good ones will also be developed into web series.This festival will be full of cash and prizes, including a first place prize of a full scholarship at our Academy of Cinema/Television & The Performing Arts Consortium!
Dr. Maxwell teaching his students on becoming the character
Examples of student shorts
Go to YouTube to View;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0h3NwAXmKI&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXfs49emMpE
************If your own school or church has not yet chosen to participate with one of our programs, let them know now how passionate you are about film making and that you want them to consider as a extra curriculum activity one of our workshop programs.************************
In the event you are already a professional in the film industry, now is the time to get your resume, professional photos, and demo reels into our production offices, as we are putting together now a data base of local talents that will enable us to produce four feature films or television productions each and every year.. Please do not pad your resume!!! We are not interested in the number of times you have had an extra spot in a film, or even a speaking role in a student film at some film school. We will only hire those who are truly professional. As mentioned, we are as committed to quality product, films that will help to shape our culture positively, as we are to hiring as much local talents as possible. We are absolutely committed to producing such quality that in the near future that anyone who has any interest in producing a redemptive story idea, there is only one logical solution as to what company one is to come to for producing such a product, and that is Maxima Vision Films. By being a part of such a company, this ultimately will only enhance your career as well, as others in the future who might perhaps be consider hiring you, they will know if you have been a part of a Maxima Vision Production, you are the professional they are seeking.
Example of an endowed student film
"Humble Pie" A Regent University Endowed Student Film. Randall Maxwell and Rebekah Hunter of Maxima Visions did the Still Photography.
To View the film please follow this link;
OK, so, you have a need for a professional production, whether it be a video of your wedding, including professional photography, a television commercial for your company, maybe a training video, a professional music video or a story idea you have you want to see one day on the silver screen, we can help. We feel after viewing how serious we are about those talents we hire above, you will realize how serious we are in producing for you the most professional production money can buy. Call us today to discuss your idea.
Come now to get involved in our celebration of our opening up our home office in Nashville, Tennessee. Get involved now with a company who is committed to harnessing the power of the mediums of film and television to help shape our culture positively verses negatively, as Hollywood has for decades. Let’s make a difference together! Let’s do this thing! Making Nashville known not only as “Music City USA” but also “Music & Movie City USA.” We know this will not happen overnight, but will take time with dedicated individuals like yourself and Maxima Vision Films & Academy of Cinema/Television, those who are serious about a career doing what we all love doing and committed to using the power of the mediums of film and television to shape our culture positively, those who are serious about leaving a legacy in the film and television industry. If you are one of these individuals it is time for us to talk now! Call us now at (615) 603-7509
(615) 603-7509 to discuss where you fit into the vision!
319 York Avenue
Weatherford, TX 76086
ph: (757) 636-8163
umom2003
Production in Texas:
MAXIMA VISIONS FILMS BELIEVES
New in 2012! Now, all of the production capabilities possible at our home office in Nashville Tennessee & Norfolk Virginia is possible in the great state of Texas. Please see home page and services page to see services that are now also available in Texas.
NOW SEEKING ANYONE WITH MAJOR PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND ACTRESSES IN TEXAS! Also seeking scripts and projects, especially those stories with a redemptive message.
OUR NEWEST PROJECT FOR 2012 A Film called "Sister Surrendered"
A film based on a true story, written by a true friend of ours, Darla Grese from Virginia Beach Virginia
TITLE: SISTER SURRENDERED
GENRE: DRAMA (based on a true story)
I would like to submit the details of my screenplay for your consideration.
LOGLINE:
After inseparable twin sisters leave the Navy Hospital Corps, one twin battles a hellish addiction to prescription drugs while her sister battles the doctors whose prescription anti-psychotics are driving her twin to madness and death.
SYNOPSIS:
When Kelli and Darla Grese opt out after six years in the Navy Hospital Corps, Darla eagerly returns to college. Kelli prefers to kick back and enjoy the freedom. But the more Darla excels, the more Kelli struggles with self-doubt. Why cant she adjust to the absence of military structure as seamlessly as her twin? Is there something wrong with her? The prescription medications Kelli uses to relieve her insecurities change both twins lives forever.
Over the course of several years, Kellis drug dependency grows. The relapses are hard on both sisters, yet nothing can break their intense bond. Kelli comes close to dying several times from overdoses -- accidental and intentional -- leading to many stays in psychiatric facilities. Always Darla is by her side, advocating for her care. Darla struggles to convince the doctors her twins irrational behavior started only after they began pumping her full of powerful anti-psychotic drugs. But the doctors observe Kellis irrational behavior and give her more anti-psychotics. The more anti-psychotics they give her, the crazier she acts, and the more they pump her full of anti-psychotics... until the day Darla loses her twin to a fatal overdose a fatal overdose of anti-psychotic medication.
PERSONAL BIO:
I am an actress who also writes short and feature-length screenplays. LOST WITHOUT ASHTON (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1691870/combined) which I wrote, directed and starred in, was produced last summer.
My twin sister Kelli and I were inseparable, and Id always promised her Id write the story of our battle against her addiction and the treatment that seemed worse than the disease. I only wish I hadnt had to write it while mourning her death from the very medications I begged her doctors to stop.
May I send you a copy of SISTER SURRENDERED?
Very Sincerely,
Darla Grese
This is a powerful & emotional story based on a true story that can litterally help who knows how many individuals who may be dealing with some of these same issues, which can be produced for a very small budget, thus showing promise of a very nice return on the investment. Please see budget below;
EP Budgeting
Budget Title: Sister Surrendered
Acct No Category Description Total
1100STORY & RIGHTS$7,700
1200PRODUCER'S UNIT $49,400
1300DIRECTION $50,000
1400 Cast $16,700
Total Above-The-Line Production $123,800
2000 PRODUCTION STAFF $9,450
2100 EXTRA TALENT $0
2200 SET DESIGN $2,500
2300 ART DEPARTMENT $22,520
2400 SET RIGGING $ STRIKING $0
2500 SET OPERATIONS $19,125
2600 SPECIAL EFFECTS $1,700
2800PROPERTY $0
2900 WARDROBE $6,075
3100 MAKE-UP & HAIRDRESSING $4,400
3200 SET LIGHTING $9,675
3300 CAMERA $23,269
3400 PRODUCTION SOUND $13,100
3500TRANSPORTATION $5,450
3600 LOCATION EXPENSES $4,300
3700 PRODUCTIONS FILM & LABORATORY$0
3800 PRODUCTION VIDEO $0
3900 SPECIAL UNIT $0
4000 SECOND UNIT $0
4100TESTS $0
4200 PRODUCTION FACILITIES $8,900
4300CGI$2,000
Total Below-The-Line Production$132,464
6700INSURANCE $2,000.00
6800POST PRODUCTION$42,500.00
Total Below-The-Line Post $44,500.00
Grand Total $300,764.00
We are now seeking the above funds to produce "Sister Surrendered". These are conservative figures and take no considerations for attaching a star to this film in making the film a success. However, we feel the very story is strong enough on its own merit to assure success of distribution of this film, especially considering the number of qualitydistribution outlets available to film makers today. We feel certain with the budget of this film being so low, and the quality of story being so good, there is no reason we cannot at least double an investors return on their investment, but quite likely to earn a substantial return.
We cannot guarantee the financial success of this venture. Investment in the entertainment industry is highly speculative in nature. Frankly, the overriding qualification for prospective investors in this or similar projects is that they must be fully accredited, and able to lose all or part of their investment, incurring no significant financial damage as a result of loss. That said, we can guarantee thatMaxima Visions Films and Productions has developed and sold compelling stories with universal relevance, and has assembled a team of production professionals who are completely dedicated to, and competent in,delivery of a high quality product.
As entertainment appetites and accessibility grows, the industry is begging for high quality product to fill the ever-increasing demands. Given current worldwide economic conditions, the entertainment industry stands virtually alone as a growth industry. The timing has never been better.
At present the only two individuals that are attached to the film, and that is subject to negotiations is Darla Grese as Darla in her film and Randall Maxwell as producer/director. Randall's bio can be found here on this site. Please see below more on Darla Grese.
Her acting Resume
Film
Lost Without Ashton Sadie
Atlantis Down Mary Bishop
Unknown Destination Cheryl
Squared Mileva
A Dog With Two Bones Abby
Moving Cammo Girl
Ataque de Casa Ardilla Christine
Monster's Ball Vamperina
Television
Wicked Attraction Kelly Ryan
Atlantis Rising "self"
The New Detectives Tammy Lair
The New Detectives Maggie
Diagnosis Unknown Chris Getty
Diagnosis Unknown Nurse
FBI Files Lori Paton
FBI Files Madge
FBI Files Doctor
A Haunting Emily Patten
A Haunting Anne Blair
It's Supernatural Nurse
Commercials
Sunday's Blue Box Tanning Salon
Industrials
Too many to list...available upon request
Training
Creative Theatreworks, Inc: Jonathan Marten; Scene Study and Audition Techniques
The Actor's Place; Sylvia Harmen: The "Meisner" Technique
Paul Weber's Workshop; Scene Study
Our reasoning in coming to Texas is basically fourfold; calling on our Executive producers life, geography, economics, and family. First, since Dr Randall Maxwell just finished up his degree From Regent Universitys film school, the ministry which he has been called by God to, Hope Retreats International had need of him going to Texas to open a Christ centered resident program for troubled youth.
Secondly; the geography of Texas is perfect for our companys overall game plan, being that it is first, about in the middle of the country, between the east and west coast, and this is a basic strategy in our game plan as we will be producing films from east to west. Secondly, the many diverse locations for shooting out on locations, makes it ideal. Thirdly, its proximity to New Mexico, which is another location where we have plans to do much location shooting, fits into our overall strategy.
Thirdly; the tax incentives given by the state of Texas for production companies doing business in the state is lucrative. It also makes sense economically, if Dr. Maxwell is going to be spending so much time here, to do a large amount of productions here in Texas, as opposed to traveling to either the east or west coast. Along with point two, the geography of Texas proximity to New Mexico, and considering New Mexico has even a more substantial incentive; this just makes sense to us economically.
Finally, Dr. Maxwells wifes family is primarily located around Texas.
Still, there will be some requirements
In order for us to make the financial commitments we have made in Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee, there will of course be some major things to consider before we make such large financial commitments for the state of Texas.
Financing
We have an investment group who have committed to producing ten films over the next five years in the 2.5 million dollar production ball park or a total budget for productions over the next five years of 25 million. This group does have stipulations, and certain types of projects they are interested in. Dr. Randall Maxwell will act as the Executive producer on any of these projects.
This particular investment group has chosen to use the same success formula Dr. Maxwell used back in his secular film production days, which is basically, production by the numbers. What this means is simple; with the number of quality venues of distribution now available if one can keep a production fewer than 3 million dollars, one is practically assured to at least break even on a film, if the story has any merit what so ever. The formula goes on to assume, one film will actually make a substantial return on their investment dollar on at least one film out of five.
1st; any of the films we are seeking to develop must have at least a redemptive message.
2nd; this investment group is especially interested in projects which the project creator has at least 50% invested interested in the project. This means, they especially like projects where they spread their risk, that they simply match dollar for dollar of the projects budget. This does not have to be the case to produce films in Texas.However, this is the kind of project they are seeking.
Please see our home page on how a typical project works.
This means, in order for us to begin producing films in Texas, there must be projects with principles that already are capable of providing a vested interest in their own projects. We do already have two projects which this investment group has expressed interest in producing in Texas. The first project is listed above entitled Sister Surrendered.In addition to this film, please see description of Rachels Grace below.
Rachels Grace Docu-Drama Synopsis
Based on a True Story
Written by Dr. Randall K. Maxwell
Log Line: We all have our own little set of demons to contend with. Some however, their demons completely possess them as in Rachels case until she happens to run across a true follower of Christ so filled with the Holy Spirit she is able to find deliverance and transformation in her life.
To view a test scene you may go to http://youtu.be/6JUyPO6yHSE
This scene is just after Rachel has met a pastor online who seems to already know her most intmiate self who has convinced her he can help with her addictions and rid her of her demmons who have possessed her for many years. During this scen her demmons rebel, crying out to her, it is them who are her friends, it is this pastor who is trying to manipulate her and take advantage of her.
URGENT NEEDS
As already mentioned, in order for Maxima Visions Films to go past pre-production and go into actual production of films here in Texas, we have need of finding the talents needed to have at least two feature films going at any particular time. If one has read our home page, you will find we also have serious interest in developing a film school as well, and we might just find that Texas is the ideal place to have such a school. This too will depend on the talents we find available here. Please see below the talents we are seeking immediately, and as you read through, please also consider if you would also like teaching on a collegiate level in our film school.
Talents
Immediate Needs for production crews:
Casting Directors/Producers and assistant producers/ Associate producers and Coordinator/ Directors and 1st and second Ads, assistants/Dps/Wardrobe/Location managers/ Script Writers/Animation producers/Camera Operators/Grips/Gaffers/Audio/Editors
Please email your resumes here now! Please only serious inquiries of those who have real experience. You may also call our Executive Producer at (757) 636-8163 to discuss your experience and any ideas you may have with him.
Have a story idea? We can help get your story produced into a feature film now! Let us know your ideas! Seeking scripts now at any phase in development.
Would love to have a local producer, director, or dp give us an idea now on the cost they may charge using local talent to produce trailer for Sister Surrendered.
Actors & Actresses
We are seeking now both male and female actors, all ages. At present, we are seriously seeking those who have a very similar look to the photos below, as we are seeking to do trailers for each of the above films immediately and need those who look like the photos below. There are also photos of Darla and Kelli above for your consideration. For Sister Surrendered we need almost an identical match, as the actor who we are seeking is a twin sister to Darla above. In Rachels Grace we need a close look alike for Rachel at present age, and her as a child, a teen, then a 20 something.
SISTER SURRENDERED
Darla Grese, In "Dog with Two Bones"
The above photos of Darla from one of our previous films
Rachal Grace
Rebekah
The photos above are of the person our main character is based upon for "Rachel's Grace"
What is Available Now in Texas
Everything mentioned above for the two films mentioned.
Maxima Visions Productions is able to produce quality films now, primarily promotional films, training videos, music videos, and professional television commercials.
Dr. Maxwell is also available in Texas to work as either a producer or consultant on any feature film production. He is also available to do most any kind of crew work, from script writing, producing, directing, and assisting in any phase of a film or television production.
Dr. Maxwell is also available to assist in teaching any area of film making;
Are you interested in getting into film or television productions? Dr. Maxwell is certified and qualified to teach or tutor in many areas, especially Script Writing for film and televisionand producing, and directing. He is also able to teach or tutor acting. We offer either group workshops or private lessons.
Do you have a story idea that you think is hot for the time and need help in the development of the story into a feature film script or television script, and finally have it made into a feature film or television production? Then call Dr. Maxwell today so he may help lounch your project at (757) 636-8163.
Private Instruction
Acting Workshops Available now in or near Weatherford Texas
Dr. Randall Maxwell brings his Hollywood expertise to the DFW area!
Acting Workshops
Improv-Cold Reading
Scene Study-Monologues
Commercials- On Camera
Stage Presence and Image
Private Lessons Available
For further Information
Call: (757) 636-8163
Message Directly from Dr. Maxwell
I would sincerely love to help any young person aspiring to break into the entertainment industry in any way I can. Before being called to the ministry back in 1999, I had spent most all of my adult life, 20+ years in the secular film industry. I have witnessed firsthand what a corrupt industry it can be, so, I would love to be able to coach a young person in ways to avoid some of the costly mistakes I made when I was young.
Back in 1999 when first called to ministry, I had actually thought I would never again be involved in the film industry, as I could not see how ministry and the film industry could co-exist, because of the very nature of the industry. Had it not been for my desire to return to school so that I could teach on a collegiate level what I had done all my life, I would have never come to the conclusion I have today, that we can actually use this medium to shape our culture positively. I came to realize that Satan has certainly used this most powerful medium to shape our culture to fit his agenda, so why couldnt we. I had wanted to teach, so I did not have to take funds out of this ministry I had been called to live on.
While back in school seeking my degree I came to realize more and more, just how much power this medium has to impact. I began to realize what more powerful medium could there be to at least share Gods message, to at least plant a seed to get a viewer to at least begin to seek truth, in hopes that they may find the real love Christ my Lord has for a hurting world. I began to cultivate ways to share a redemptive message without being too preachy. Along with the ministry I had been called, I could now see clearly, I could use my God given talents as a film maker to make films that could inspire people to seek truth.
If one will read above on this page concerning what we believe, one will get an idea of where I am coming from, as far as the craft of film making.
It is my prayer that in my pursuit with this film and television production company that I might touch lives for their betterment. I hope to lead young film makers down the right paths, many of which I missed along the road during my secular days in film making. I hope to make such an impression that will inspire young people to realize that if they truly have some talent within the entertainment industry, that they at least owe it to our Lord to do it with all their heart for His ultimate glory!
Talent & Model Management Company
Un-Like so many other agencies!
First and foremost, because our Talent and Model Management Company is actually married to our own production company, we will always strive to use as much of our own talents in our own productions as is possible to still keep the integrity of the production its self. By using our own talent for our own productions, this gives our talents actual work, which they can add to their resume. This of course makes an individual talent more marketable for us to sell to other production companies. It has a domino effect.
We are now taking resumes, head shots, and portfolio shots from any aspiring actors or models that are aspiring to get involved in the entertainment industry. Once we have enough to justify having a talent page here on this site, we will add here to make these talents available to others from this site.
For further Information
Call: (757) 636-8163
The Ideal in Texas
Being that Dr. Maxwell is here on assignment with the ministry he has been called, we feel that the ideal would be to find a property that both Maxima Visions Films and Hope Retreats International, which is Dr. Maxwells ministry, could work a joint venture with. Please go to the ministry website at www.hoperetreatsinternational.org and go to Breaking News As We Celebrate our 10th Anniversary page to see our ambitions for a retreat for troubled youth in Texas.
For such a retreat, the ministry is seeking roughly 10 to 20 acres to build 15 cottages to house this Christ centered resident recovery program and a multi- purpose building to be used as gym, auditorium, class rooms, and cafeteria to accommodate around 120 at a time. This same building could be used for the film production company and film school at same time.
With the acreage we are seeking for this ministry, this would also be sufficient to build a studio, production offices, editing suites, etc for both our Production Company & Film School. AS a part of the program for troubled youth, there is an element of a work program, thus making as many students as needed to help around the studios as far as assistant, general house- keeping and maintenance of the areas, keeping cost down. We are also looking into working with the manufacturers of log homes and module homes, so as to use our facilities as model homes to use to market other homes in the area, thus bring in another source of income for the joint project. The ministry is of course a non-profit venture as well, thus this could be used as an advantage in a joint venture to be able to write off most all losses.
We have particular interest in both the production company and film school working as one identity. The investment group we are already working with see all the advantages this will have, and are already seeking those who are from Texas to see if there is enough interest to do some type of joint venture.
Maxima Visions Films & School of Cinema/Television
As we have mentioned throughout this page, Maxima Visions Films and our investment partners are in the process now of seeing what talent is available to us here in Texas, as well, seeing if there are individuals here in Texas who have similar interest in investing in Films and our film school.
For those interested investors here in Texas, the best place to begin is at our Investment Opportunity page http://www.maximavisionsproductions.com/investment_opportunities_in_the_carolinasand scroll down to Biggest Bang for the Buck. This opportunity would give an investor or group of investors from Texas 50% ownership in both the Maxima Visions Films & School of Cinema Television.
For anyone who is serious about investing in films in and around Texas may scroll on down and read about opportunities in our very own Maxima Visions Film Investment Group.
This is a rare opportunity for someone interested in a piece of the film industry here in Texas to do so for as little as $5,000
In order for us to make the kind of financial commitment we have made in Tennessee and Virginia, we must find those in the state of Texas who have at least enough interest in the production of films in this state to at least invest in this Biggest Bang for the Buck, the $250,000 required investment for 50% interest in Maxima Visions Films & School of Cinema/Television in the state of Texas.
So, we feel it necessary to share with our reader here our methodology in combining a production company with a film school and what makes our film school different. We ask you to have a better understanding of our School of Cinema/Television we suggest now you go to our School of Cinema/Television page;http://www.maximavisionsproductions.com/school_of_cimematelevision to see how we work.
First and foremost, once we have sufficient students enrolled, the tuitions alone will allow us the funding to do at least two feature films per year. Secondly; A student intern makes for less expensive labor cost while benefiting the student at the same time, as the student can then put this on their professional resume as real work done. To steal some of the thunder from the school page to demonstrate here the advantages of a student coming to our school verses a tradition college, we will add some of those benefits here.
The greatest danger most of us face is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that our aim is too low and we reach it. (Michelangelo)
So, what exactly does this mean to you, a student candidate to our school? Many universities and film schools do a very good job in training their students in the art of film making, but then it is completely up to you to go out into this competitive world of film making to find your own job. First words that come out of your prospective employers mouth is; What experience do you have? Well, if you are like most, you have never done any actual work on a real film set, other than the few simple student films you did with your class mates in college. This is not what the employer is seeking. He or she is asking what work have you done before on a real film. This is why many have found it better to just save what they may have paid out in tuition and just got on a film set in any position, even a go-for, in order to get experience in the industry.
Even students who have excelled in film schools and even perhaps won student academy awards will be well advised when going out into the real world of film making to not go into an interview thinking you are already a producer or director, etc but to take any position a crew may have for you just to get experience in the real world of film making and then you may get some kind of job as well as given an opportunity to then work your way up the ladder.
This is where our school is different from the rest, 50% of our top students are actually hired on a two year contract with our very own production company. Upon fulfilling that agreement you may be given a new contract or you may choose to go elsewhere, but at least now you will be going with a very real, producer, director, screen writer, actor or editors resume, and not just a resume stating all the things you did in film school.
Because of the very nature of our school, we are only seeking the serious minded film makers, those who are willing to pay the price for excellence. Not that we are asking you to pay out of pocket, but through hard work and commitment. In fact, our tuition is less than practically any other film school, and if you are serious and you are in at least your top 50% of your graduating class and you do receive the two year contract, your education actually cost you nothing, as the amount of money you make on your contract for two years will pay you back your tuition and you will have actually earned money for getting educated.
Unfortunately, many who go to college to receive a degree in film making spend so much more time in studying every other subject that is required to get a degree, so little time is ever available to truly learn the craft of film making. This remains true even on the graduate level.
At Maxima Visions Films & School of Cinema/Television we are very selective on students we approve to attend and only accept those who are very serious about making a career in film and television. This is not a school for those who have hopes of teaching film and television.
By combining the school to the production company has many advantages to the production company as well. Another important advantage is the cost for upkeep and maintenance of a facility. Many production companies during times when they themselves are not doing a production, the cost is the same and continues even in down time. With the school attached, there is always production going on.
Finally, the source of income coming from tuition is a continuous source of income, even in down time in productions. The production company can also make these students available to other production companies who lease our facilities. It all broils down; to it is a win, win situation for both the student and our production company to have the two combined.
A FINAL WORD
We just wanted everyone who reads this page to know, we are extremely excited as well as committed to making this work in Texas. Not necessarily because we feel this is the ideal place to produce feature films, but because there is a much needed service needed here is our main reason for being here. That service is, what our Executive Producer is here to accomplish.
This whole area is in much need for a Christ centered resident recovery program for troubled youth. Though this program is a much needed service and a perfect way for the Christian community to get involved in sharing the real love Christ our Lord has for a hurting world in a very practical way, if their church does not have a desire to get involved, they do not either. We run into this everywhere we reside, so it is not just a Texas thing. Unfortunately, so many of this Christian community are so involved in their own Churchs denominational agenda, and keeping their own Churchs mortgage paid, they do not have the time to devote to making this happen.
In fact, all across America today, the average church spends 90% of their income in just paying their mortgage and administration cost, leaving very little for outside ministry. As mentioned, 50% of our profit at Maxima Visions Films goes to support Hope Retreats International www.hoperetreatsinternational.org. This is the ministry who will end up paying a large portion of the expenses to support this youth retreat. The vision of our parent mission leads and guides everything that we do, both at Hope Retreats and Maxima Visions films. So, we invite you to check out this vision at our home missions site at www.umomaxima.org and simply go to the Vision page.
This is why Dr. Maxwell, Maxima Visions Films, and our investment group are so committed to making a success here in Texas. We are simply seeking those who will partner with us in this endeavor to make this much needed service available to the youth in Texas.
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