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ARCHIVE  More on Zerks April 16, 2009 Project: Zerks Log Some more great articles about Zerks now online: SciFi Scoop: Exclusive Interview With ‘Zerks Log’ Co-Creator Steve Lettieri NewTeeVee: Zerks Log Boldly Goes On a Limited Budget  Zerks Log Launches! March 16, 2009 Project: Zerks Log We're very happy to announce that the great guys at Storyforge have launched their premiere Web series! A sci-fi comedy, Zerks Log stars our own Ben Alpi as Zerks Ganymedewski, Captain of the starship Venturi 553. more  RunicFilms.com Reborn! February 21, 2009 Project: Runic Films A happy 8th year of Runic Films! A special thanks to the Runic friends and contributors. Updates abound all over the site as we expand and deepen. Our new section The Forge explores projects now in development at Runic. Keep your eyes peeled for more news, announcements and updates throughout the year! Runic Films is a full-service HD, film and visual effects studio offering cutting-edge development, production and post-production services. Runic Films also specializes in rich media content for Web and next-generation devices.  Coming Soon to Movieola Channel January 26, 2009 Project: Silver Lining Official Website Another announcement! Silver Lining has been signed to a broadcast deal with Movieola- The Short Film Channel thanks to the great folks at Ouat Media. "Movieola-The Short Film Channel presents the very best of action, drama and comedy films that can all be enjoyed in under 40 minutes." Keep an eye out for Silver Lining!  Silver Lining Now Distributed by Ouat Media September 28, 2008 Project: Silver Lining Official Website It's my humble honor to announce that Silver Lining has been signed with international distributor Ouat Media. After seeing the film CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, Ouat's great representatives contacted me. And I couldn't be more thrilled! Ouat Media [pronounced "what"] is a global media distribution specialist based in Toronto, Canada. Ouat Media’s mandate is to be the premier short-film aggregator and content provider for broadcast, internet, mobile devices and all other newly developed media outlets. Stay tuned to find out where Silver Lining will be next! Many thanks again for all the fine folks who helped this film come to fruition. -Ben  Love Star Trek? Get Teased! September 16, 2008 Project: Star Trek: Phase II Official Website Watch the teaser HERE from Star Trek: Phase II episode "Blood and Fire!" A thank you to fans, now online is the teaser, the first portion of the episode before the credits, from Part 1 featuring our great cast and amazing visual effects by Joel Bellucci. Not to plug myself too badly, but the footage also contains shots directed by yours truly (Jay Storey gets blown up... Bobby Rice to the rescue!) Enjoy! -Ben  Broadcast with a Silver Lining June 10, 2008 Project: Silver Lining Official Website It's my pleasure to announce that Silver Lining has been selected as one of the short films to be broadcast as a part of the TVFilm series on WMHT PBS Television. WMHT is located in NY's Capital Region and is the only full-service public broadcaster serving eastern New York and western New England. TVFilm is a six-episode series spotlighting filmmakers from our region. Silver Lining will be broadcast on the TVFilm premiere on Thursday, June 12th at 10pm and will repeat the following Saturday at midnight. This just in: Watch the extended interviews from TVFilm (including mine of course) at their website. (Adobe Flash Player required) -Ben  Boldly Filming... July 5, 2008 Project: Star Trek: Phase II Official Website Just returning from another wild Star Trek shoot filming the latest episode "Enemy Starfleet." An amazing crew and cast. Some amazing performances. I also had the privilege of shooting the last shots of "Blood and Fire" with Kim Stinger, Jay Storey and Bobby Rice appearing. What great actors! Also it was great to work with Dave Berry, Carlos Pedraza and Alex Ibrahim behind the camera once again. The dream team was assisted by the many fine folk who volunteer. Bravo to you all! -Ben  Indies Success! February 4, 2008 Project: Silver Lining Official Website Many thanks go out to all the great folks who came out for "Indies at the Madison," a week-long showcase of independent short films from local Albany, NY filmmakers. Our show actually out performed all six Hollywood films at the Madison Theater over the weekend. Silver Lining was one of the films featured along with shorts by Jeff Burns, Kevin Dobies, Joy E. Reed, Michalina Almindo, Frank D'Andrea and Terry J. Field. View the trailer on Youtube and for more info check out our Myspace. Thanks again intrepid indie-goers! -Ben  The British are Coming!  July 28, 2007 Project: American General Official Website Just uploaded! New in the Film section, check out REDCOATS a compilation of 2nd Unit photography I directed for Talon Films' PBS Documentary American General: Benedict Arnold. Many thanks again to DP Antonio Panetta. (you'll need Flash) -Ben  These are the New Voyages... June 15, 2007 Project: Star Trek: Phase II (formally New Voyages) Official Website An update double shot here today, I just returned from principle photography for another Star Trek: Phase II and learned the next episode "World Enough and Time" will be released on August 23rd. Sign up at their website today to be one of the first to view the episode in high quality streaming. Also, check out the other Phase II episodes. They're REALLY good. Now, just a note on the episode just in the can, "Blood and Fire" directed by David Gerrold. WOW, what a massive effort by all involved. It was a great shoot and all my thanks to everyone. Keep your eyes peeled here for more news and 2nd Unit footage directed by yours truly. -Ben
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