Dark Mind Productions

24/07/2024

test made a fantastic camera. I can't wait to put our production together with this beast.

19/07/2024

So proud of Director Kyle Blumenthal and his short film Pray For Me receiving Quarter Finalist status at the WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival in Toronto!

Congratulations to the team on the achievement. Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/Z5igvY2maPk?si=S3iBhQBsay-fZvuh

19/07/2024

Our feature screenplay for The Door and The Book of Mystics received status at the WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival in Toronto.

The proof of concept can be found here:

Penny and Ben are on the run from the government, when they teleport into a deadly forest, known as the only path to the source of their magic itself. Unbekn...

10/07/2024

New film being produced in Happy Valley, PA.

STARS & BARS is looking for Production Assistants!

STARS & BARS
a short film by Pearl Gluck
shooting August 1-7
in Philipsburg, Osceola Mills, Morrisdale and State College

Join the crew and gain invaluable experience on a professional film production. Meals and credit will be provided for all PAs.

➡️ Are you available on the above dates?

➡️ Are you interested in working in any of the following departments?
camera
production design / art
costumes
makeup
catering
talent (assisting and wrangling principals and background players)
➡️ Do you have a driver's license and your own vehicle? Are you comfortable operating a passenger van? If so, are you comfortable picking up some cast and crew in New York City and taking them back?

Please reply to David Lavine, Production Manager, at [email protected] with the subject line STARS & BARS - PA.

We look forward to working with you!

22/05/2024

Ain't that something... 🪄✨️

Thank you to the team over at and for hosting and for having us there. The team truly appreciates the love.

Catch The Door, only on YouTube.com/ and let em know Dark Mind sent ya.

18/05/2024

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23/04/2024

I'll be at the Filmmakers and Actors of Centre County Meet and Greet tonight 7pm - 10pm at Axemann Brewery. We have loads of projects we would love to talk about with like minded artistic creative individuals.

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16/04/2024

Excited for Season 4 of Hidden Happy Valley, the historical show, showcasing the hidden history of Centre County lead by hosts Matt Maris and Dustin Elder.

Take a look into the hidden history of Happy Valley, Pennsylvania with Local Historia's Matt Maris and Dustin Elder! They'll take you all over Happy Valley t...

16/04/2024

Give this episode of Local Historia's Hidden Happy Valley, made in partnership with the The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, Schlow Library, and Centre County Library & Historical Museum, a watch.

This is one of my favorite episodes. Hopefully you'll like it too. Make sure to leave a comment and let us know you passed by.

Speeder car rides! Tunnels hidden on mountain paths! An exciting off road ATV drive! This episode of Hidden Happy Valley has Matt and Dustin on another adven...

16/04/2024

We have been working with the Happy The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau to create some fun entertaining and delicious content. Go give their videos a like and let us know about your favorite treats in Happy Valley, PA.

Take a bite out of all the different restaurants Happy Valley has to offer. Remember to bring an empty stomach and your sense of adventure.

Take a bite out of all the different restaurants Happy Valley has to offer. Remember to bring an empty stomach and your sense of adventure.

27/03/2024

Aquila Kikora Franklin, professor of theatre/dance and associate director of equity, diversity and inclusion in Penn State's School of Theatre, has been appointed interim director of the school effective July 1, 2024. Franklin replaces school director Rick Lombardo, who will step down in July and be...

27/03/2024

Film in Happy Valley

The Centre Film Festival, led by Pearl Gluck, Donald P. Bellisario Career Advancement Professor and associate professor of film production, has received the 2024 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship. The award recognizes a project that best exemplifies Penn State as an “engage...

26/03/2024

On top of entertaining films, Dark Mind Productions is equipped to handle company interviews, documentaries, and social media productions to help you tell the story you need to tell. Have something you want to share? Contact us and let's work together.

22/03/2024

In a tale that pays homage to the iconic Star Wars universe, we follow the gripping story of Jaa as he battles to survive isolation. Set against the backdrop of a distant planet, Jaa's solitary existence is shattered when a mysterious ship crash-lands nearby, setting off a chain of events that will challenge his very survival. As Jaa embarks on a perilous quest for essential supplies, he finds himself confronting the haunting echoes of his own inner turmoil. Will he overcome the trials that beset him, or will he succumb to the overwhelming odds stacked against him?

Join us on an epic journey with "Star Wars Lost," a captivating short film directed by the visionary Mason Keeler.

Subscribe now and be the first to experience the thrill of "Star Wars Lost"! May the Force be with you. Always. ⭐️🚀🎥

21/03/2024

Star Wars Lost by Mason Keeler

Check out our latest film exercise and the directorial first for Mason Keeler, an artist living right here in Happy Valley. This film first premiered at the Happy Valley Comic Con and is now available to all on our channel. Make sure to subscribe and check out our other projects, like the behind the scenes of this very short film. Thank you to all who have supported us.

In a tale that pays homage to the iconic Star Wars universe, we follow the gripping story of Jaa as he battles to survive isolation. Set against the backdrop...

18/03/2024

There's room for you. We champion every artist, whether a production assistant, location manager, or script supervisor. Working with and has been amazing. They bought perspectives that round out a production and brought so much commitment and experience to the set for Star Wars Lost, keeping this Dark Mind Exercise on the right path. Thank you for all the hard work on and off set.

Stay tuned for Star Wars Lost by Mason Keeler, shot right here in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania.

14/03/2024

Films feel real for many reasons, one of them being hair and make up. With reliable people working to make characters feel like they actually live in the scenes. A special shout out goes to who is a phenomenal teammate, with so much skill in hair and make up! Highly recommend for any occasion.

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Star Wars Lost by Mason Keeler, out soon.

11/03/2024

The behind the scenes is up on our YouTube channel! Go check it out and leave a comment to let us know you passed by. If you haven't already subscribe to help us reach 1000 subscribes by the end of the year!

Thank you to for the behind the scenes footage!

03/03/2024

Out now.

https://youtu.be/WN33hCppk-g?si=QIGfA7jSJxkkabVM

03/03/2024

Find out more about founder Pablo Lopez, through The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Dispatch. Learn about his process and his mission below.

“Stories, to me, are puzzles,” media content creator Pablo Lopez said. How will the story make the audience feel, think and behave, and what does that journey look like?

02/03/2024

Check out the trailer for our latest short, Star Wars: The Test a visual effects test, showcasing the capabilities of film post production in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania.

Star Wars light saber testing visual effects and combat choreography. DISCLAIMER: All rights belong to the owner character themes and source material. No Co...

02/03/2024

We had the pleasure of creating and testing out our visual effects capabilities as well as combat choreography. With the help of an amazing post production crew. Thank you all for sharing and supporting. Make sure to subscribe on YouTube.

Star Wars light saber testing visual effects and combat choreography. DISCLAIMER: All rights belong to the owner character themes and source material. No Co...

01/03/2024

Thanks for the booth .

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01/03/2024

The best part of films is watching them. Thank you to for allowing us space to showcase a few of our short films and thank you to everyone who came to support us. To find the films, check out our YouTube channel.

📸: Motion Lighthouse

25/02/2024

Thank you to the for allowing us the space to showcase our films made here in Happy Valley. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. Subscribe to on YouTube to see more.