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The Stryker Files 3 Behind the Scenes Pics

2010-02-25T12:07:00.015-05:00

Hello again Stryker-Nauts! (More like "Stryker-Nuts"! Haha.) [I'm so sorry. That was really offensive to our astronaut fans.]

Here's some behind the scenes pics from our Hallmark Hall of Fame sponsored episode of "The Stryker Files Episode 3: Drugs". It was kind of a grind to shoot and it felt like we were making an episode of Scissor Cop with all the different locations and actors. In the end, though, it was very rewarding to put it all together. And it serves as a nice setup for the exciting Strykerness yet to come! PICTURE-TIME GO!!

Our pals and Channel 101 cohorts Dan McCoy and Matt Koff, from the hilarious 9AM Meeting, helped us out by playing brothers in the episode. Matt played the troubled "James" and nothing says "troubled" more than a tank-top. (By the way, I'm not sure why he's staring at Jeremy with such intense hatred in this first picture. Might just be the usual effect Jer has on people. Just look at Jer's face - it's so deliciously hate-able!)

Rick Murphy played "Murphy the Pimp" and was nice enough to let us continue the trend of killing him in our shows (ed. note: See Scissor Cop 5). And his wifey Lyndsay Joy Murpy did some really funny "crazy make-em-ups" with the "yellow pages" lines that we felt obligated to use. We heartily thank her for playing the thankless role of "Hooker #1".

Since we forgot it was January and miserably cold, we did some filming outside. Ben Simington ("Rock" from Scissor Cop 6, "Deli Owner" from Stryker 2) played the Drug Hangout Bouncer.

We had to warm Chris up between takes. It's disturbing in how much he's enjoying this in the second picture.

We shot the Drug Hangout/Drug Trip stuff in my apartment. (Look at my awesome DVD collection in the background! Folks, it's very impressive.) Paula Torres, Kim Huston, and Brad Jackson played Druggie extras. We used my favorite production tools: smoke machine and strobe light (previously used in the First Day sketch).

Here I am enjoying a "smokable pita" - an illegal new snack trend currently sweeping our nation's schools. Look for it on Fox News soon!

The always hilarious Chris Ford from Waverly Films (as well as the witch-phobic "Bobby Fraidohags" from Sandwich of Terror 4), played the mysterious "Gideon". While he was only briefly seen in ep. #3, he has a much larger role in the next episode. TO BE CONTINUED!

Hugz,
Tom

The Stryker Files 3: Drugs

2010-02-12T08:54:00.000-05:00

While searching for a missing person, Conrad Stryker gets tangled up in the seedy world of prostitution, drugs, and VCRs. Guest stars include 9AM Meeting's Matt Koff and Dan McCoy, as well as Christopher Ford. Placed 2nd at the February Channel 101 NY screening.

Just Ask the Locals, Part 2

2010-02-03T12:51:00.000-05:00

Second part of video by my for 92YTribeca! Directed by Stephen Levinson and shot by Paul Rondeau.

Featuring Paul Scheer, Eliza Skinner, Todd Barry, Fred Armisen and more!

Time to Get LOST

2010-02-01T12:07:00.003-05:00

The producers of LOST asked us to cook up a new theme tune for the new season. Sadly, it was denied because, in their words, "People are going to be too distracted by the sheer goddamn rockin' awesomeness of the song that they won't be able to concentrate on the show." Well, you can still enjoy our intro, folks! Just play it right as the spinning LOST logo appears at the beginning of each episode.

Namaste.

Download the MP3 (Makes a great ring tone!)

Wunderkrafthaus

2010-01-14T11:47:00.003-05:00

Trailer for a new pilot starring me (Chris Prine)!*

* Other people are also in it.

Just Ask the Locals

2010-01-07T10:19:00.000-05:00

I edited this clip for 92YTribeca! Directed by Stephen Levinson and shot by Paul Rondeau.

Starring Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Kumail Nanjiani, Nick Kroll, Paul Dinello, Dave Hill, Julie Klausner, Sklar Brothers, Brett Gelman.

Made in Channel 101 NY

2009-12-16T11:51:00.001-05:00

The Mayor's Office of Channel 101 NY asked us to produce these informative videos!

The Streamy Awards!

2009-12-15T17:02:00.000-05:00

Please nominate Sandwich of Terror for the 2010 Streamy Awards! Thank you.

Escape Pod Films picks up 3 Channy Awards!

2009-12-11T09:36:00.001-05:00

Escape Pod Films has won 3 Channy Awards at last night's ceremony.

Best Production Design - Sandwich of Terror
Best Actor - Chris Prine
Best Director - Jeremy Westphal

Our pal, Rob Lathan, hosted this great night, which was full of singing, dancing, and yuks galore! Congrats to all the other winners and ~~losers~~ nominees!

The Stryker Files 1 & 2 Behind the Scenes Pics

2009-12-09T14:55:00.006-05:00

Hey Stryker-Heads! Here are some long overdue behind the scenes pics from episode 1 and 2. We came up with the first Stryker as a short fun shoot we could do in a day and, by golly, that's what we did! (It was also partly inspired by a bizarre coat Chris found in a thrift store.)

In McCarren Park where we shot "Way of the Cardboard Warrior."

Hey, it's TV's Caitlin Norton (Sandwich of Terror) with Funnyman Chris Prine (rehab)!

Shooting at Escape Pod Studios (aka Chris's apartment)

The triumphant return of (the Channy Nominated) Polly H. Squawkers III. After the success of Sandwich of Terror 3, Polly had several dressing room demands for this shoot: Evian water, filet mignon parrot food, and a selection of whores.

In episode 2, we used real 100% kids! They're called "show children" and available for rental at Halloween Adventure. It helped bring realism to this very grounded story of cyber punks and inexplicable flying.

Autumn Clark, Sherlockbot Head Wrangler

Matt Sears was kind enough to let us surgically replace part of his skin with metal. He has since died from a skin infection. What a trooper!

We flew to Vancouver to do this one shot, since they're known for their "realer than real sidewalks".

Hey, we're back at the alley where we shot the hospital scene from Scissor Cop 6! In this shot, Chris and Aldous Davidson go over some fight Choreography, while Jeremy and I engage in that time old debate: Captain Harris or Commandant Mauser from the Police Academy series. (Captain Harris).

The Cyber Gang poses for their debut boy band album "(Robot) Boyz II Men".

Escape Pod Films T-Shirts and Posters!

2009-12-09T11:00:00.000-05:00

Wear your favorite web series on your chest! All the classics: Scissor Cop, Sandwich of Terror, The Stryker Files, Octane Pistols of Fury! Great Christmas/Hanukkah gifts.

Merry Holiday

2009-12-04T09:11:00.002-05:00

Someone very special wants to wish you a merry holiday!

Vote for "No Christmas"

2009-11-23T18:51:00.000-05:00

Vote for our sketch, No Christmas, on this Facebook Funny Or Die poll! If we win, it'll appear on the front page of FunnyOrDie.com!

No Christmas - watch more funny videos

Merry Thanksgiving-Time

2009-11-19T10:05:00.000-05:00

It's that time of the year again! Featuring the velvet voice of Ben Rameaka.

2009 Channy Award Nominations!

2009-11-14T16:27:00.001-05:00

The 2009 Channy Awards Nominations for Channel 101 NY have been announced! Escape Pod Films nabbed 12 nominations across 10 categories!

Best Commercial:

Best Original Song

"Why'd You Have to Go and Die (I'm Sorry You Died [Scissor Cop's Lament])" from Scissor Cop episode 7

Best Production Design

Sandwich of Terror

Best Special FX or Animation

Sandwich of Terror (Chris Prine)

Best Non-Human Performance

Sandwich of Terror Narrator (Chris Prine)

Polly H. Squawkers III (Stryker Files, Sandwich of Terror)

Best Female Performance

Caitlin Norton (Sandwich of Terror, Stryker Files)

Best Male Performance

Chris Prine (Stryker Files, Sandwich of Terror, Scissor Cop)

Best Writing

Chris Prine, Tom Silvestro, Jeremy Westphal (Sandwich of Terror)

Best Director

Jeremy Westphal (Stryker Files, Sandwich of Terror, Scissor Cop)

Best Show

Sandwich of Terror

The 2009 Channys will be held Thursday, December 10, at 8:30 in the evening at 92YTribeca in New York City.

Formidable Opponent: Jeff the Burglar vs Stephen Colbert

2009-11-13T14:02:00.001-05:00

Interview Simulator - Formidable Opponent Jeff the Burglar
www.comedycentral.com

2009-11-12T17:44:00.001-05:00

Here's the full pilot episode of our animated series: Man-Man

Stryker Fights a Gang!

2009-11-07T09:35:00.002-05:00

Mayhem ensues as Stryker battles a vicious street gang in The Stryker Files episode 2! It placed 2nd at the November Channel 101 NY screening.

Better Know an Intern - The Colbert Report

2009-10-21T10:34:00.002-04:00

It's Kevin the Intern!

The Colbert Report

Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Interview Simulator - Better Know Your District - Kevin the Intern

www.colbertnation.com

Colbert Report Full Episodes

Political Humor

Michael Moore

Blackberry Content Entries

2009-10-18T10:23:00.003-04:00

Here's my entry in the Crackberry.com "I Love My Blackberry" Video Contest.

And I appear with Aldous Davidson in Greg Stees' entry.

October Events!

2009-10-05T11:05:00.004-04:00

First of all, thanks to everyone who came out to our screenings at the NYTVF. We showed Man-Man, which was an official selection in the pilot competition, and The Stryker Files, which is now a prime time show on Channel 101 NY.

October 5th, 10pm. Octane Pistols of Fury will screen on MOS Outloud. Tune in, just like regular TV!

October 19th, 7pm. Catch some Sandwich of Terror episodes at An October Evening in Salt Lake City, UT!

Be sure to check our calendar for new events.

Visit New Jersey

2009-10-02T10:41:00.000-04:00

Where are you going on your next vacation?

Octane Pistols on Tubefilter

2009-09-30T12:00:00.004-04:00

Octane Pistols of Fury didn't get picked up by 101 LA, but it did get a nice write up on Tubefilter!

Octane Pistols at Channel 101 LA Tonight!

2009-09-27T12:55:00.006-04:00

Hot on the heels of the Stryker Files going prime time on Channel 101 NY, Octane Pistols of Fury screens tonight at Channel 101 LA! If you're in the Los Angeles area, please go and vote!

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Doors at 7:00pm
Screening starts around 7:30pm

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6356 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

The Stryker Files!

2009-09-25T11:35:00.000-04:00

Our new Channel 101 NY prime time show!

Conrad Stryker, a mysterious martial arts expert, drifts into towns and helps out folks, while asking for nothing in return. Pilot episode: A lost bird leads to surprising turn of event.