"After seeing this you'll never again take for granted a high school marching band."
- Robert W. Butler
- Kansas City Star Newspaper
"'From The 50 Yard Line' is a beautiful little melody that deserves to be a Top 10 Hit."
- Stacy Dymalski, KPCW
Park City, Utah
World Tour Has Begun !!
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DON'T SEE YOUR CITY LISTED ?? CONTACT US To Set up a benefit screening in your area to support instrumental music.
Use as a Fundraiser for your school program !!
COMING UP !!
Chino Hills, California - August 23rd
Hiawassee, Georgia - August 23rd
Frederick, Maryland - August 23rd
Omaha / Gretna, Nebraska - August 30th
New Palestine, Indiana - Sept 5th
Mesa, Arizona - September 13th
Vista, CA (near San Diego) - September 13th
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada - Sept. 12th-20th
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - November TBA
See Screenings for More Info
"YOU'LL MARCH TO THE THEATER!!"
"It's part reality show...
...part music video...
...part drama...
...part comedy...
and full on Entertainment"
Marching Band as you've never seen it before!!
Featuring Music By:
Grammy Nominated Peter Boyer
Me First Brad Sucks Carl Matthes
Michael Doane Moonshine Cherrys Marston Smith
Chris Laterzo John Jackson
Tommy the UK Cowboy
Cirque du Soleil
Ohio State Marching Band
Ohio University Marching 110
Centerville High School Marching Band
Fairfax High School Marching Band
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FILM, GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
SYNOPSIS: Brief Description of Film Project
TRAILER: Non Hi-Definition Sneak Peak of Film
CREDITS: Filmmakers Information
PRESS: Print Media & TV Interviews & Articles
BLAKE HOUSE MEDIA: Production Company
BUY STUFF: Movie Items for Sale including posters and hats
MARCH 4 MUSIC: A zero profit organization set up to help underprivileged
instrumental music programs across the country.
** Be sure to read reviews and comments from those who have seen the film at the following link: FILM COMMENTS **
January 2008 - Congratulations to Fairfax High School Marching Band as they take home the LA Unified School District Grand Champion Award and a Silver Award at State. This is an amazing accomplishment for a new program in its 2nd year! As of the beginning of 2008, Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, featured in the film, is still marching in donated uniforms with another school's insignia. They are also still in need of instrument donations and funds to buy instruments. You can donate to their program through their website: www.FairfaxMusic.org
August 3, 2007 - We are pleased to announce the
"Golden Kazoo" awards ceremony. On August 12, we will announce the winners of a special award to 2 students who exemplify the marching band spirit portrayed in the film. The winners receive a 1 year subscription to Halftime Magazine, a tremendous new marching band magazine. See link for more information. GOLDEN KAZOO AWARDS
July 9, 2007 - "From the 50 Yard Line" will make its World Premiere at the acclaimed Rhode Island International Film Festival - August 8, 2007 at 7:00 pm. The film has been selected as an Opening Film for the festival. Ranked in the top 10 International film festivals in the U.S., this festival is the perfect launch pad for this innovative film. Please check the SCREENINGS link for more detailed information. We look forward to seeing you in Rhode Island! www.film-festival.org
January 21, 2007 - Filmmakers arrive at Sundance Film Festival to create buzz regarding the film. Walking the venues of Park City and Salt Lake, they create quite a stir in full "Band Nerd" attire. Interviews this week include: Telemundo/NBC, AT&T webcast, & HDTV. For more media highlights check the Press link.
January 1, 2007 - Blake House Media, Inc - "From The 50 Yard Line", launches nationwide fundraising campaign to help band programs across the country. March4Music.com. March across America via the Internet. Register yourself and your band at March4Music.com. If we unite, we can make monumental changes.