Dark Fortress Pictures LLC

08/27/2024

The first round of material is here!We’re starting to start build our sound booth!

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08/27/2024

New film equipment has arrived! Here’s our wireless solar power generator!

Our location is expanding into a sound stage, equipped with our new green screen, a new editing system and most importantly... our own storage unit for our equipment!

Also, if you haven’t... please hit that little red button that says “Subscribe”! Also double click the bell icon for future videos and updates. Our goal is to at least make it to 5000 Subscribers by the end of 2024!

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08/08/2024

Shot the reminder of the insert shots for Camp Love yesterday. I officially now have everything I need to finish the film in time for it’s September release!

Getting close to the finish line, boys and ghouls.

SEE THE TRAILER HERE:

https://youtu.be/j2GU3hyTD_A?si=oEPFsKYZdyBDEiPW

07/29/2024

I spent the entire day editing and preparing Camp Love for its September release. I want to give a huge shout out to the actors and actresses who took the time to come out and give their voices once again for a two day ADR session. You guys are awesome and I look forward to seeing all of you on the big night.

And how can I forget Melisa Sandlin for giving me the opportunity to edit her directing debut.

I hope you guys have a great weekend and in the mean time, enjoy these behind the scenes pictures from Chapter Three of The Last Broadcast. This was 12 years ago today!

SEE THE TRAILER HERE:

https://youtu.be/j2GU3hyTD_A?si=oEPFsKYZdyBDEiPW

07/20/2024

Inserted Camp Love’s ADR into the Final Cut. We’re getting closer, boys and ghouls.

SEE THE TRAILER HERE:

https://youtu.be/j2GU3hyTD_A?si=oEPFsKYZdyBDEiPW

07/12/2024

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07/08/2024

This was a while ago but it came up on my memory feed. A few years ago we provided sound for a five minute short called, Tea and Sympathy. This was taking at an award ceremony during one of its many screenings.

This was also our first time working with Vega Entertainment and to say the least... it was a very pleasant experience. We hope to collaborate again one day.

See the Film At:
https://youtu.be/eSAlpsNwrLo

07/01/2024

Flash Back to the last time I saw Dylan Sides. He was parting with some lightning equipment, so I took advantage! I needed a bright enough light for the climax of Halloween Ends!

SEE THE SUPERCUT HERE:

https://youtu.be/dA3hYbmZgtE?si=qKuEmIOaJw67uVDX

🎥🎬🎞📽

06/21/2024

Well… since the indie go-go campaign was a complete waste of time, I’m having a bottle drive to help raise funds for Within the Shadows! Come hell to high water, this film is getting done this year! 10 years is long enough!

Written & Directed By Michael G. Petersen

A Dark Fortress Pictures LLC Release
After standing trial for the death of her newborn baby, Louise Belmont seeks respite at her family’s summer home. All seems to be fine until Louise feels like she’s not alone. Left alone with a massive snow storm setting in Louise begins to realize you can’t escape your past or whats hiding... Within the Shadows.

Trailer: https://voutu.be/PFQEulPAMb0

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Copyrighted Dark Fortress Pictures 2016 and 2024

06/19/2024

to these beautiful ladies for supporting Dark Fortress Pictures! The Last Broadcast T-Shirts are now available in the Facebook store!

Thanks to those who has supported us since the beginning!
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06/17/2024

Blue Thunder.

06/11/2024

My favorite shot so far among the many other snapshots from Blue Thunder, our Mini Pro 3 drone from DJI.

06/07/2024

While going through my phone, I found these leftovers during the post production of my fan version of Halloween Ends. I felt like sharing them.

Speaking of the boogeyman… are you ready to face him one last time and see the way the film was intend to be… UNCUT?

Featuring never before seen footage that also includes new material that was shot for this latest episode to form a coherent, narrative that sets the stage to what could have been an exciting climax to the well known horror franchise.

🎃🎃🎃

https://youtu.be/dA3hYbmZgtE

06/03/2024

Some snapshots from another test flight with Blue Thunder, our Mini Pro 3 drone from DJI.

05/31/2024

Camp Love’s ADR session was a huge success. It was wonderful to finally meet some of the cast that I haven’t met yet. I’m looking forward to the screening this September. However, I have to get this baby over the finish line. I have to add these few lines of ADR and then add the rest of the music and sound effects!

Getting close to the finish line, boys and ghouls.

SEE THE TRAILER HERE:

https://youtu.be/j2GU3hyTD_A?si=oEPFsKYZdyBDEiPW

05/22/2024

Midnight Invasion

This latest six-minute short is based on a series of photographs I took during the final weeks of my advance photography class. The assignment was to tell a short narrative with just a roll of film. However, due to the complexity of my vision, I had to use two rolls of film to complete the series. This series is paying homage to my obsession with the voyeurism nature of mankind.

The story tells of a young woman, (Brandy Bishop) coming home to relax after a hard day at work. Little does she know, when she’s settling in, an unexpected visitor is waiting within the shadows!

SEE THE FILM: https://youtu.be/uCvyXt8ZvBk?si=4gYRQVFOt9pPe3ET

05/20/2024

8 years ago, I directed a music video for the Michigan based heavy metal band, Aria Flame. This was a strange one because it was more on the fly experimental than narrative, which should have been up my alley. However, with several chef’s in the kitchen it became a little bit of a cluster with the final product. But some of my best visual are showcased in this little gem.

I’ll be presenting in Directors Cut later this summer.

Original Video:
https://youtu.be/Qmv7vvpovF8?si=YuqgaPRRYuYNsN3c

05/13/2024

Getting close to the finish line with Camp Love, boys and ghouls. ADR and Post Sound list is ready!

SEE THE TRAILER HERE:

https://youtu.be/j2GU3hyTD_A?si=oEPFsKYZdyBDEiPW

05/06/2024

The Full collection of multiple awards in various categories since our inception in 2006; minus the sports ones of course.

04/14/2024

A collection of multiple awards in various categories since our inception in 2006.

03/21/2024

We haven’t sent one of these out in a while! Two packages are on their way out into the world for two loyal fans! Thank you so much for your support!

We now have a store on Facebook and we’re trying to get one registered on Instagram as well to cover more ground. However, only our DVDS are up at this moment in time. But more is coming within the next week or so. Stay tuned!

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Thanks to those who has supported us since the beginning! This past December I will mark our 16th Anniversary of us being in business!

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YouTube Channel:
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02/06/2024

I’ll be drafting a new Indie Go Go Campaign this week with some fresh ideas from the community. This will be the fourth time l’ve done this for Within the Shadows.

My therapist says, keep being optimistic and it will pay off.

We’ll see.

Trailer: https://voutu.be/PFQEulPAMb0

02/01/2024

New film equipment has arrived! Here’s our new wireless lavaliere microphone!

Our location is expanding into a sound stage, equipped with our new green screen, a new editing system and most importantly... our own storage unit for our equipment!

Also, if you haven’t... please hit that little red button that says “Subscribe”! Also double click the bell icon for future videos and updates. Our goal is to at least make it to 5000 Subscribers by the end of 2024!

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/DarkFortressPictures

 

01/30/2024

Getting close to the finish line with Camp Love, boys and ghouls.

SEE THE TRAILER HERE:

https://youtu.be/j2GU3hyTD_A?si=oEPFsKYZdyBDEiPW

01/17/2024

Happy 76th birthday to the legend himself. The man, the myth and definitely a huge inspiration to my work, John Carpenter. I had the honor of meeting this man at the 2011 Fright Night Film Festival where the first episode of The Last Broadcast screened at to a standing ovation and a special guest, Mr. Halloween himself. It was definitely a moment I’ll never forget.

Have you seen The Last Broadcast Film Series? Check out the first three episodes on our YouTube channel!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv7T8sw5JgLw5WfeQUULlHKjpHhl4o2n2&si=Ax0RBjzdWz5FPpAe

01/17/2024

With the rewrite of Within the Shadows finally concluded … an artist has to have their next project outlined. Also, it’s back to the drawing board and grind for round three for funding for Within the Shadows. Here we come 2024

 

12/04/2023

I’ve been super quiet, but also very busy. Some of you know, but most of you don’t, last year I did a Halloween fan film that is still gaining traction in the horror community. Well, since the fans wanted to see more of my version of Ends, I was able to muster up some additional scenes I could shoot to extend the run time.

Here’s some snippets from my Slasher Cut, which includes a new opening and a few other surprises!



See the Supercut HERE:

https://youtu.be/dA3hYbmZgtE?si=gM4kkwjg3qPf2oL7

12/04/2023

Write Here’s some snippets from my Halloween Ends Slasher Cut, which includes a new opening and a few other surprises!

Halloween Slasher Cut Updated:
Well, I’m happy to announce that when the screening date for Camp Love is announced, there will be a bonus film and trailer shown just before the feature presentation.

Guess who’s film is opening? It will be my first public screening since 2014. I can’t thank her enough for the opportunity and I’m completely overwhelmed with excitement!

11/29/2023

Well look at this! I finally joined the 1K club! Thanks to everyone including my fans and haters. I’ve couldn’t have done it without you! Now onwards to 10,000!