Snakebyte Productions

15/05/2024

I am so grateful to be able to add to the list of awards that our short film "Life Goes On" has won.

Life Goes On has won the follow awards at Life Fest International Film Festival XXIV:
Best Actor - Michael Broderick
Best Actress - Spice Williams-Crosby
Best Editing - Nic Wells
Best Cinematography - Al Bouchillon

30/03/2024

Check out some stills from our current Product Commercial for a veteran made golf company. We filmed on a golf range and at Snakebyte Productions studios to get some epic shots of hits and clubs.

Visit our website snakebyteproductions.com to view our inventory of alexa 35 and mini lf cameras, high speed, full frame, premium anamorphic and spherical glass, support, G&E, rigging, and other gear.

We handle all of your production needs, from pre-production to post and deliverables, as well as executive and managerial services such as multi-state compliant payroll, co-production insurance umbrellas, logistics, and production direction, and management.
For the month of April we're offering a new client special, contact us for more information! 760.681.7296

18/03/2024

Check out behind the scenes showing the set-up vs the finished frames!

We filmed this in our 2200 sq. ft. Snakebyte Productions Studio space on our Arri Alexa 35

If you need a production company for any film, TV show or commercial - Snakebyte Productions is your go-to company!

14/03/2024

We are having a brief window of opportunity open for a special casting call of our lead actress in an upcoming feature film, shooting out of state, mid-June..

This is a perfect opportunity for any SAG "eligible" actress with strong chops and education, age 18-25, (EIGTEEN TO TWENTY FIVE - MUST PLAY GUITAR).

Dark hair, tall, slender, athletic, down to earth. Able to travel for 6 weeks to the American Northwest.

Our lead is the typical, educated, young and excelling dreamer, with a touch of American mid-west ranch spice. She carries huge goals, and is very independent, yet longs to find real love.

Lead will be supported by renown actors.

email [email protected] with headshot and resume, reel links. MUST PLAY GUITAR.

14/03/2024

Here are some bts pics of the two gigs we did back-to-back! It was so great to get to work with some familiar faces and familiar companies.

12/10/2023

We are proud to celebrate Snakebyte Productions 9th year in business!

Throughout our journey as a company, we've been privileged enough to have known and worked with some amazing people in this film industry.

We've produced over x23 feature films, dozens of short films, and a variety of commercials for a variety of industries. Some of our projects have been released on television, some have been purchased by big-name streaming services like Amazon, while others have entered into the film festival circuit and have been winning countless awards!

Although we've had struggles and obstacles, we never stopped trying our best and working our hardest, we have some promising projects coming in but for now, we just need to keep the faith and believe in what we are doing!

12/09/2023

A little action Jackson work today...

07/09/2023

‼️ 🆕 FEATURED PRODUCT... Matthews MAX MENACE ARM! https://tinyurl.com/yzmekm3n 🔨💥

- Fully adjustable horizontal & vertical with flush fitment against walls or corners
- Easily supports lighting fixtures up to 80kg

Rent it now or ask about our filmmaking services at Snakebyte Productions!

➡️ www.snakebyteproductions.com

04/09/2023

14/08/2023

"Life Goes On" has been Officially Selected for the "Zion International Film Festival" in Tacoma WA, November 2nd-5th!

I'm humbled yet again,
Thanks to the team, and all who are finding value in this film!!

I love the mission statement at ZIFF
"ZIFF wishes to explore an authentic portrayal of the world. A world in which we all exist as complex characters, simultaneously capable of both acts of love and acts of evil. We want films presented at ZIFF to explore all facets within this world; faith versus doubt, light in darkness, courage with fear, hope and sacrifice."

09/08/2023

We're so excited to see that "Man in the Mountain" is getting the recognition the team worked so hard to earn. It's been multi-nominated and won numerous, prestigious awards!

"Man in the Mountain" Picks up WINS for Best Short Film and Best Original Score (Robert Gulya). For IMPA 2023 (International Motion Picture Awards)

"Man in the Mountain" WINS and picks up 5 Awards at the L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Film Festival:
H.G. Wells Gold Award for Best Writer Sci-Fi (Dennis Trombly)
H.G. Wells Gold Award for Best Fan Film
H.G. Wells Gold Award for Best Actor (Jay Disney)
H.G. Wells Silver Award for Best Film
H.G. Wells Bronze Award for Best Director (Dennis Trombly).

Debby Ge**er WINS Best Supporting Actress at the RED Movie Awards Spring 2023 Edition for "Man in the Mountain" (Close Encounters of the Third Kind, TV Pilot)

"Man in the Mountain" is Officially Selected (Nominated to Compete) for the Fall 2023 Sci-Fi and Horror International Film Festival. We hope to be selected for a screening for the chance to showcase our great cast and crew.

Congratulations to Debby and the many Official Selection Cast and Crew for the RED Movie Awards Spring 2023 (Dennis Trombly, Kurtis Anton, Takuro Ishizaka, Jay Disney, Nimo Pinchart, Sam Bayaraa, Fernando Lupo , Robert Gulya)

"Man In The Mountain" WINS at LA Cinematography Awards (April 2023)
Best Short Film
Best Cinematography (Takuro Ishizaka)
Best Lighting (Kurtis Anton)
Best Original Score (Robert Gulya)

04/08/2023

We're excited to announce that our short film "Life Goes On", has received multiple (6) Nominations at "Content 2023" in Dallas, TX.
Venue set for the last week of September!!
* Best Short
* Best Lead Actor (Michael Broderick)
* Best Lead Actress (Spice Williams-Crosby)
* Best Supporting Actress (Jody Jaress)
* Best Cinematography (Al Bouchillon)
* Best Director (Kurtis Anton)

Special thanks to our amazing composer (Edna Alejandra Longoria-Valdez) for her beautiful score. Without it, we truly believe we would not be noticed, selected much less nominated for these awards.

🎥

20/04/2023

For over a decade, Snakebyte Productions and Entertainment Group, LLC has set the standard for producing projects with blockbuster quality at independent prices. Now, we've acquired the new ARRI ALEXA 35 - it raises the bar even higher with a new Super 35 format 4.6K sensor and REVEAL Color Science.

We have a few projects lined up this year, and we can't wait to use our new camera! Follow us to see our upcoming projects filmed on the new ARRI ALEXA 35!

Give us a call
(855) 228-6478
or send us an email at
[email protected]

12/04/2023

Snakebyte Productions' new studio in Oceanside is fully equipped with a 15'x30'x30' cyclorama infinity wall kicked 18° allowing 50' diagonal, an overhead lighting grid & over 5 tons of G&E!

Reserve a single day and get a second day FREE!
- Arri large format cams, glass, lights, support, and audio included... (rim, and down + key lighting not shown but included)

Give us a call
(855) 228-6478
or send us an email at
[email protected]

24/03/2023

The weekend is here!
Check out some BTS of our latest feature film "The Pick Up Artist".
Great views, bars, and fights!

17/03/2023

Introducing our next feature-length film, it's a comedy/drama titled "The Pickup Artist".

We started shooting on Monday, It's our second feature film with this group and they're great!

15/03/2023

The Make-Believe Entertainment & Snakebyte Productions short film creation, "Life Goes On" was "Officially Selected" from over 1000 submissions for the ICFF at the Wyndham Orlando this August.

"Life Goes On" has now received three "nominations"

Best Actor (Michael Broderick)
Best Director (Kurtis Anton)
Best Short (Life Goes On)

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life, we couldn't have done it without you!

29/09/2022

Brand New Photo & Film Studio!
All new Photo & Video Production Studio including a 46x16sq.ft. C*c Wall

Comprehensive Services
You’ll have access to 2500 square feet of production space, including our 2 climate-controlled shooting spaces, client lounge with conference table, hair and makeup station, producer’s workstation, stylist staging areas and much more.

Our rental space works great for shoots consisting of portraits, products, still life, catalog, food, editorial, and video and can serve as a location for talent castings, meetings, corporate offsites, workshops, training sessions and small events. We can provide you with the space and resources to make your project a success.

Please let us know if you need full production services, crew, or equipment rental. Our owner, Kurtis Anton, is a veteran of the commercial photography industry who can set you up with the right people for your photo or film project. If you need support, we can make it happen.

- 46'x16' cyclorama
- Free Wi-Fi
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Separate dressing room and restroom
- Additional equipment, lighting and grip packages are available on request.ack
- Camera stands
- Additional equipment, lighting and grip packages available on request.

Location (4751 Oceanside Blvd, Units A & B - Oceanside, CA 92056)

Snakebyte Productions' Oceanside Office Space is part of a beautiful community voted the #21 Best Place to Live located just a few miles off of Interstate 5 and the scenic Pacific Coast Highway. Notable nearby attractions include the Legoland California Resort, Oceanside Pier, Oceanside Sunset Market and California Surf Museum.

Main Studio
Content creators love the open floor plan and 16’ high ceilings. We have designed the space to be a versatile blank slate with maximum flexibility, that provides a clean and inviting place to produce your still or moving images.

Hair & Make Up Station
Our Hair and Makeup Station sports two 15’ x 35” wooden table surface, a vanity mirror with daylight balanced lighting, multiple outlets, and 2 tall chairs.

28/09/2022

And that's a wrap on the principal photography of Bigger Fish...thanks to all the crew and actors, especially those from France and Africa!!Today we begin our post production work at Snakebyte Studios!!!

01/09/2022

Atlas Orion - Anamorphic Lenses

Atlas Lens Co. design and manufacture affordable, high-performance cinema tools that deliver vintage anamorphic aesthetics with the conveniences of modern mechanical design. Their lenses are designed to empower innovative image-makers to create work that’s more interesting, more personal, and more rewarding.

Orion Series are true Front Anamorphic primes. They deliver the striking beauty of painterly waterfall bokeh, disproportionate breathing, and signature controlled flare.

Check out our equipment list on our website:
https://www.snakebyteproductions.com

Give us a call
(855) 228-6478
or send us an email at
[email protected]

26/08/2022

ARRI Signature Prime
Modern Lens. Timeless Look.

Ranging from 12mm to 280mm, the ARRI Signature Prime lenses offer a unique look never seen before in cinema. Warm, smooth skin; open shadows with crisp blacks; and bokeh like looking through a window in the rain. The timeless look of Signature Primes will never go out of style.

Signature Prime Features
Warm smooth skin tones
Open shadows with crisp blacks
Exceptionally soft bokeh for increased sense of separation
Soft and delicate flares
Unparalleled flexibility with magnetic rear filter holder
16 matches prime from 12 to 280 mm

Check out our equipment list on our website: https://www.snakebyteproductions.com

Give us a call
(855) 228-6478
or send us an email at
[email protected]

19/08/2022

The Round-D-Round Doorway Dolly from Matthews represents the next generation in doorway dolly development. Based on the industry standard Matthews Doorway Dolly, the new Round-D-Round model offers all-wheel steering which allows for greater turning flexibility. It's capable of negotiating an extremely tight circle of 6' (1.8 m).

Specs:
Length - 51" (130 cm)
Width - 28.25" (72 cm)
Load Capacity - 1100 lb (500 kg)

Read more about this piece of equipment (Matthews Round-D-Round Doorway Dolly) and check out our equipment list on our website: https://www.snakebyteproductions.com

Give us a call
(855) 228-6478
or send us an email at
[email protected]

11/08/2022

Quality equipment equals quality film.

Snakebye Production just received their 2nd ARRI Alex MINI LF Camera. The ALEXA Mini LF combines large-format resolution with an optimal pixel size for excellent image quality producing vivid, nuanced images with natural skin tones and smooth bokeh. The ALEXA Mini LF is designed with ARRI's LPL lens mount that has been optimized for large-format capture and is compatible with all PL-mount lenses with the use of a PL-to-LPL adapter. A wider diameter and shorter fl**ge focal depth than the original ARRI PL mount enable LPL-mount lenses to be smaller and lighter than earlier large-format optics. Perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) displays. Optimal judgment of focus, dynamic range and color. Large 4” flip-out monitor shows image or camera menu. Affordable Compact Drive Reader works without a license or extra software and more!

Find out more information about this product, equipment list & what we do for our clients on our website: https://www.snakebyteproductions.com

Give us a call
(855) 228-6478
or send us an email at
[email protected]

06/07/2022

You're invited to our first "Bollywood" production feature film premier happening tomorrow July 7th @ 4:30pm in Beverly Hills.

Hope you'll join us for the closed-captioned premiere!

MRC Theater, 100 N Crescent Dr. Beverly Hills, CA, 92010

06/07/2022

Now that we're back in California we just want to remind you that Snakebyte Productions and Entertainment Group, LLC can help produce your next TV Movie, Feature Film, and Streaming Series!

We'll handle every aspect of your production: Pre-Production, Principal Photography, Post-Production, Cast, Crew, Payroll, Co-Production Insurance & More!

Check out some of our work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejQNeLE5D5k

We’ve been serving visionaries in low-budget feature films, short films, commercials and animation, institutional and industrial film production for years. N...

01/07/2022

We're halfway back to California! It's been a long drive so far but we wouldn't want to be doing anything else! We love film production!

29/06/2022

Disembarking tour begins! Loaded and goodbye to all our east coaster friends. Love you all!!...It's been a slice of heaven to work with you all again!!
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27/06/2022

That's a wrap on 'LONG NIGHT'! Special thanks to the many talented cast, crew, extras, peers, friends, local PD, town officials, mayors, volunteers, local businesses & friends who support us! We will have very exciting updates on the release of this movie soon!
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