People have been asking us for quite some time when we would produce a feature-length narrative movie. For those that have followed our work throughout the years, we’re excited to share this news with you.

Grassroots Films is pleased to announce that it has begun pre-production of its first narrative film, a supernatural thriller! The story we’re producing will feature ideas we’ve been working on for years, in between the documentaries that we’ve released.

We’ll use this blog to keep you up to date throughout the whole process; everything from casting the actors, to building original sets, and even shooting in exotic locations.

We hope you’ll follow along with us as we release new details about the film and its progress. Stay tuned for a sneak peek of more next week.

The crew at Grassroots Films

Our crew here at Grassroots Films is always amazed at the many ways in which The Human Experience continues inspire others. Sometimes we receive letters and emails from people who have endured great struggles in life... others have made radical changes, and some have even gone so far as to leave home and set out on their own amazing journeys. Our friends pour out their hearts and souls in their letters; they share their trials, their joys, and -- not to be forgotten -- their laughter too.

That said, we also have a sense of humor! There is a light and fun-loving side to Grassroots Films (which you will undoubtedly pick-up on if you have seen The Human Experience). We are pleased to share a little side project that we put together for Doritos' "Crash the Super: Bowl Hollywood Edition" commercial competition!

Without further ado, we present to you our submission:


* When the flash animation loads and begins, simply click "skip" in the
upper right-hand corner to go directly to our commercial spot.


Below are some behind-the-scenes stills from the filming of the commercial. We hope that it makes you laugh! If you enjoy it, please share it with others, and leave a comment on the Doritos site. Thanks for sharing our comedy and fun!



GRF cameras capturing the living room scene.




Prepping to shoot the hospital drama.




A final snapshot of the happy family.





This just in:

The Human Experience has been chosen as an official selection at the Long Island Film Festival 2009!

The film will be screened in a block, beginning at 3:45pm on Friday, October 9th at Perspective Studios in Glen Cove, Long Island (The Human Experience will play at 5:00PM). Tickets may be purchased through the website by clicking here or by sending your request to Liff@ymail.com Attn: Lisa.

THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
Grassroots Films & ONE80 Visual Launch Official iPhone App



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 - NEW YORK, NY: Grassroots Films is pleased to announce the launch of THX: the official Human Experience iPhone App, designed by ONE80 Visual of Boston. The application is now available for free download through the iTunes store for both the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Human Experience app is uniquely, the first of its kind, allowing users to navigate new and exclusive content, including never-before-released video clips from the film, as well a special video message from lead role, Jeffrey Azize. Users will be able to link to the filmmakers directly, through social networks, such as Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook, as well as search pre-screenings in their region.

From Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York comes The Human Experience - the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? What is the reason for living? Have we forgotten what it means to be human? Experience the homeless on the streets of New York City, the lost children of Lima, Peru and the abandoned lepers of Ghana Africa.

The Human Experience: “The breathtaking reality of a new, unrepeatable, unprecedented adventure of a human life.”


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Grassroots Films Inc. is a production company based in Brooklyn, New York. Since its founding in 2001, Grassroots Films has produced many short films and a full-length feature documentary. The independent motion-picture company was conceived to create high-quality films that are inspiring, riveting, and groundbreaking.


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For inquiries please contact: info@grassrootsfilms.com