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Dishonorable Vendetta Production Status January 2012

2012-01-27T12:47:00.000-08:00

To all of our cast, crew, and fans of DV, I am happy to report that we are now in the final stages of post-production and that we are now gearing up for an official premiere date sometime in the SUMMER OF 2012! As we speak, my producing partner Rico Mancini and I are putting the final touches on the last crucial scene of the movie and starting audio work for the entire film. Over the course of the next 4 months as we finish post-production and hold a private test screening to get final feedback from our main cast as crew, we will be rolling out a brand new movie poster of DV, new interviews and still pictures from the film, and of course a BRAND NEW TRAILER this coming spring. We're also looking into distribution outlets so we can get the film out publicly by year's end.

As for now, the world premiere date and venue are currently TBA. But it will happen this very summer. So stay tuned!

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING DV COMING

2012-01-13T12:19:00.000-08:00

In 2 weeks we will have a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the status of DISHONORABLE VENDETTA!

Life Experience

2012-01-11T23:30:00.001-08:00

This is an art house-style short student film from 2005 produced at Emerson College and directed by Andre' Joseph of AJ Epyx Productions' "Priceless". What happens when a lonely young man loses his mind because of the love he lost? Find out in LIFE EXPERIENCE! Starring Andrew Stefiuk & Deborah Zometa.

Laundry Day

2012-01-11T15:50:00.000-08:00

Dusted off from the archives of AJ Epyx Productions, it's LAUNDRY DAY! A short student film directed by Andre Joseph and produced at Emerson College in the summer of 2005. Enjoy!

Dishonorable Vendetta Production Status December 2011

2011-12-26T10:01:00.000-08:00

So it's the end of 2011 and as everyone probably knows, Dishonorable Vendetta is still in the post-production process. But as a friend of mine once said, "a filmmaker's job is never done" and the last thing that I want to do is to put out something unfinished only to feel left unsatisfied with the final product. At the same time, I can feel everyone's high anticipation and expectations for seeing a potentially amazing film nearly 3 years in the making.

Of course we had never planned for post-production to take so incredibly long. But this was a film produced on a shoe-string budget in which we were only able to film when our actors and crew were available. We also encountered numerous production obstacles which lead to a serious of scripts rewrites which I believe helped to make for a stronger story with compelling characters. Even after production ended, there were still missing shots and sequence gaps we had to fill in for story's sake.

As for post-production, I've edited and advised tirelessly almost every weekday night for the past year alongside my producing and editing partner Rico Mancini of Cool Multimedia at his great studio here on Staten Island, NY. Rico along with Dave Giordano have utilized their skills and resources in ways I could have never imagined. Utilizing programs such as Adobe After Effects, Magic Bullet Looks, Action Essentials 2, 3D Studio Max among others, Rico and Dave brought DV to an even greater level of visual amazement. Although they have encountered a series of technical hurdles along the way, their efforts are what will be a major part of DV's success and I can't wait for us to get the ball rolling on the final sound mix and musical score!

As for me, I've not only spent these restless nights trying to complete the film with Rico and Dave but I've also gone though a year of personal tragedies and adulthood struggles in my own life that sidetracked me. Now that 2012 is around the corner, I feel I can move now and regain my focus to making DV the best movie it can be. I guarantee this will be the year that the public will feast their eyes on it (*RELEASE DATE STILL PENDING) I'm not going to guarantee that it will be as huge as The Dark Knight Rises! But it will be a very dangerous, exciting, and sexy action thriller that will act at the launchpad for AJ Epyx Productions' future as an independent film production company.

Merry Christmas from AJ Epyx Productions

2011-12-23T22:52:00.000-08:00

We here at AJ Epyx Productions, LLC wish everyone have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend! 2012 will be a major year for us with the soon to be released Dishonorable Vendetta as well as other brand new exciting projects in the works. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Michael St. Paul - Coolin' Out

2011-12-12T08:41:00.001-08:00

Taking a quick break from editing Dishonorable Vendetta, here's an 80s R&B music video parody that will surely put a smile on your face at the workplace!

B CLASS NINJAS Teaser 3

2011-11-19T14:20:00.000-08:00

An all new teaser for B CLASS NINJAS, the upcoming webseries presented by AJ Epyx's upcoming subdivision, INSTRUMENTS OF DESTRUCTION featuring Albert Albanese III!

JAY WALKER, Pedestrian Outlaw (Vol. 1)

2011-11-12T14:38:00.001-08:00

Check out Andre' Joseph & Albert Albanese III's bit roles in an Apples With Sex Appeal production of JAY WALKER: PEDESTRIAN OUTLAW!

PIE SNIPER: Episode 3

2011-11-03T21:39:00.000-07:00

The Pie Sniper returns for not 1 but 2 targets today!

ALL NEW Original Movie-Related Products at AJ Epyx Wholesale Winter 2011

2011-10-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

We have ALL NEW, SUPER COOL items at AJ Epyx Wholesale just in time for the holidays including new Dishonorable Vendetta JIGSAW PUZZLES, SNUGGIES, and TEA TUMBLERS as well as new posters for Priceless and Overjoyed and so much more!

PIE SNIPER: Episode 2

2011-10-26T22:20:00.000-07:00

Episode 2 of the pie sniper himself taking out his next target. From the AJ Epyx Productions subdivision, INSTRUMENTS OF DESTRUCTION, starring Albert Albanese III and Jorge Melendez.

PIE SNIPER: Episode 1

2011-10-24T14:35:00.000-07:00

The 1st in a series of short skits from the AJ Epyx Productions subdivision, INSTRUMENTS OF DESTRUCTION, starring Albert Albanese III and Tomas A. Melendez.

THE EVIL SOCIETY now on DVD!

2011-10-20T15:41:00.001-07:00

For those of you interested in my earlier work, I'm proud to announce the DVD release of my old school 2005 sci-fi thriller, THE EVIL SOCIETY, at eStore.com! Order today by clicking on the pic for the link!

Also once again, here's the teaser trailer for the soon to be produced remake using footage from the 2005 film!

Instruments of Destruction presents "GET THIS"

2011-10-15T21:11:00.000-07:00

A Parody of the infamous 90s NBC PSAs starring Abraham Shuaib & Jesse Allen. Presented by the new AJ Epyx Productions subdivision, INSTRUMENTS OF DESTRUCTION.

B CLASS NINJAS Teaser 2

2011-10-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

The 2nd teaser for B CLASS NINJAS presented by AJ Epyx's upcoming subdivision, INSTRUMENTS OF DESTRUCTION!

Instruments of Destruction presents B CLASS NINJAS!

2011-10-07T10:59:00.000-07:00

A quick announcement of one of the many upcoming webseries projects from AJ Epyx's new subdivision, INSTRUMENTS OF DESTRUCTION!
— with Tomas Melendez, Albert Justice Albanese and Andre' Joseph.

AJ Epyx Special Message for September 2011

2011-09-21T22:42:00.000-07:00

A very special message from Andre' Joseph of AJ Epyx Productions on the current post-production status of Dishonorable Vendetta, the announcent of our "Instruments of Destruction" sub-division company, and a possible re-release of one of our earlier efforts for DVD.

Sleigh Bells in Springtime Book Trailer

2011-09-21T21:28:00.000-07:00

This is the book trailer Jessica R. Kratz's eco-friendly story for children of all ages, Sleigh Bells in Springtime: Frogs Calling. The book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, the ebook library at MagicBlox, and wherever books are sold. This trailer was shot and edited by AJ Epyx Productions.

Keep The Peace Music Video by Michele Mupo aka Fuchsia

2011-09-20T08:31:00.000-07:00

Please support my friend, Michele Mupo, in her effort to produce her 1st music video for our troops, Keep the Peace! Click on the pic for more info.

DELUSION

2011-09-10T10:12:00.000-07:00

Returning to the classics, this is a short music video-esque project I shot for a media production class at Emerson College back in 2005. Shot on location in Brooklyn, NY with a Sony DCR-TRV120. Featuring "The Beggar" by Mos Def (NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED).

New Dishonorable Vendetta Merchandise for Fall 2011

2011-08-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Check out the brand new Dishonorable Vendetta tanktops and field bags now available at the AJ Epyx Wholesale Shop!

Now Accepting Actor Submissions for AJ Epyx Productions' TEMPTED

2011-08-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

TEMPTED is a dark romantic comedy along the lines of Risky Business and Superbad. Production for this short film is tentatively set to begin in early November for a 3 day shoot. We are currently taking submissions from prospective actors now. You'll be notified about audition date sometime after Labor Day. More details to come in the next few weeks.

DARK MARTHA's MODERN DAY FRANKENSTEIN

2011-08-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick promo that AJ Epyx Productions helped to shoot to sell the 'IDEA' for The DARK SIDE OF MARTHA's vision of a MODERN DAY FRANKENSTEIN aka: The DARKside of MARTHA -THE MOVIE-

Stay tuned and see what happens when TWO twisted Clowns unite... in a fight between GOOD and EVIL. (all rights reserved) DARK MARTHA/COOL MUSIC INC. (Music composed and copyrighted by R. Mancini)

RISE OF THE EVIL SOCIETY Teaser Trailer

2011-08-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

This is the teaser trailer for the future sci-fi thriller remake of one of AJ Epyx Productions' earliest efforts from 2005, The Evil Society. Currently in the script and development stage, the film will be written and directed by Andre' Joseph of AJ Epyx Productions' Priceless and the upcoming Dishonorable Vendetta. For more info, visit coolmusicinc.com/ajepyx/