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May 14, 2009   Hollywood & NYC
 

Dave Gist Productions is happy to announce the collaboration with Rob Steiner Entertainment on a second co-production which they will film together since the first (A One Cent Carol) was so warmly received and fun to make. The story concept is a Peter Porreca original titled "Bums". The comedy script was written by Rob Steiner and revisions are being handled by Dave Gist. It’s an old Hollywood style musical set in contemporary times to be shot in both New York and Los Angeles. Producers are in talks with Shirley Jones, Jason Alexander, and Richard Moll to star.

 
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January, 20, 2009   N. Hollywood 
 
Dave Gist Productions is proud to join Johnick Films in announcing the completion of a slate of 22 scripts which John Charity had commissioned Dave Gist as Head Writer in the endeavorduring the Summer, Fall, and Winter of 2008. A staff of 8 writers was used to accomplish the task in under a years time with Gist handling revisions on each script.   The scripts now represented by the Jack Scagnetti Agency range from comedic, and family fare to westerns, and fantasy adventures. 
 
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January,  1, 2009   N. Hollywood 
 
 
Dave Gist Productions is proud to announce:  that 2008 was a great year for us. With 2 Emmy nods, a PSA commissioned by the U.N., and a successful screening of one of our films at Cannes, not to mention producing several other films, an action packed  infomercial for a S/FX company, and even a Heavy Metal music video, who could be happier. We look forward to a fantastic 2009  
 
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April 28, 2008       N. Hollywood
In Development
 
It is announced effective April 28, 2008, that Ajax McKenzie of 1066 Pictures will utilize the talents of scribes Lorri Amsden and Dave Gist to write the sci-fi motion picture thriller “Roswell 2012” and also to create the reality show “Searching for ‘Roswell 2012”, a TV show taking the viewer though the ‘behind the scenes’ process of casting the lead roll in the motion picture of the same name. The American Idol type show will be used to find the unknown actress who will capture the lead role in the film. The film currently has Courtney Gains, Mackenzie Firgins and Matt Mercer attached.  
 
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December 20, 2007      N. Hollywood
Post-War Film to Begin Shooting

Greg Wright and Didier Beringuer have teamed up with Dave Gist Productions to shoot the Josh Van Gundy feature “Forgiveness” starring Patrick Hume, Michael B. Jordan, and Candice Hussain. The picture which follows the life of a recently returned soldier from the war in Iraq, will be photographed by DP Catherine Crimins. In-house post will be headed up by editor Leah Breuer, and composer Gabriel Burbano.

 
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November 29, 2007        N. Hollywood
(after 20 years of filming, documentary FINALLY ready for post.)
 
After 20 years, "Tell Me About..." is filming its final interviews. An eclectic collection captured on 8mm film, early video, with newer DV and HD mediums, music and film stars along with people from all walks of everyday life give their opinions of God or the lack of God in this world. Some praise while others condemn. Many in this fascinating documentary were interviewed several times over the passing years as is apparent not only by the change in their aging appearance, but also by the changes in their beliefs. Post begins in January for an early release in 2008.  
 
 
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September 18, 2007     Los Angeles    
Shooting begins for "Phoenix Lights: The Movie"
 
Director Ajax McKenzie will head the talent pool that includes actors: Matt Mercer, Mackenzie Firgens, Ossie Beck, Terin Alba, Yvette Rachelle, Mark Arnold, Rob Stiener, Vicki Goldsmith, and Courtney Gains. Dave Gist who is producing wrote the script with Lorri Amsden and Ajax McKenzie. The film is set for release in 2008
 
 
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January 3, 2007       N. Hollywood
Goldman leaves retirement to head up publicity at DGP

Publicist David Goldman has agreed to head up the publicity department for Dave Gist Productions located in N. Hollywood. Goldman was a well known publicist for over 45 years covering the entire Hollywood film industry. He's quoted as saying that he left retirement because he missed the "Biz" so much.
 

  

For more information contact David Goldman at:

davidgoldman9@davegistproductions.com