Orange Hat Film Productions

20/07/2024

O.H.F.P.

The stencil from one of our very first shirts handmade by our best bud,

We're thinking of doing more t-shirts soon, any design requests?

19/07/2024

Look What You Have Become - Season 1 Episode 5

Still one of our most memorable shoots to date. From fight choreography, to kicking a door in half, to more fake drugs than we could have imagined. We had a blast, we stayed up late, and we got it done.

We've always thought of doing another original web series or limited series, maybe we just might have to.

Watch all 3 Seasons now on YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abzFwxV63xE&list=PLe5gKr0mnP02Bj6gHEookphPhAuIfuoE1

18/07/2024

Throwback to the the day we took the train up to Toronto to visit Vistek and buy our Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K 🤘

It feels like a lifetime since then when we think back to just how many projects (shorts, features, music videos, and everything in between) that we've shot since then. Little did we know at this moment, exactly how much this camera upgrade was going to change our trajectory.

There's always been a little voice in the back of our heads telling us to buy a second one...

17/07/2024

Nothing feels better than a shoot wrap after a job well done.

This is the final shoot from the short film "Dead Frog" to be featured in the feature film anthology "One Night In Lethargia"

The best part of an anthology series for us so far is all the new connections we've made the past year. It's been a whirlwind of short films and wild nights, but we're so happy to have met everyone we have along the way!

16/07/2024

It's not every day I get to shoot 16mm film on a camera almost double my age!

It was a Father's Day treat to have a chance to shoot with an Eclair 16mm camera. This shoot consisted mainly of knocking off the dust on this old beaut, but it was fun nonetheless. Courtesy of our friend

Whether or not the footage is usable, well, that's up to the film gods.

15/07/2024

From a film school 48-hour film challenge to our latest feature film, Angelique LeBlanc has been an asset to every production. We knew from that we were destined to work together again from that very first project.
She played the roles of Samantha in .44 as well as Sarah in T.A.S.

You can watch .44 now available at https://www.youtube.com/

14/07/2024

Film sets feel like home, but there's a time and a place for a quiet moment with just you and a 35mm film camera.

13/07/2024

This storage locker proved to be the perfect hideaway for an illegal poker game.

A sneak peek behind the scenes at another segment of the feature film "One Night In Lethargia," a collection of short stories told by unlikely drinking companion.

Tad Belan was both director and lead actor of the segment of the story he brought to the project. Pete Comrie poker participant, and Darryl Ayles lining up the shot of Tad on the opposite side of the table. This and the majority of Lethargia was shot on the Blackmagic Design Magic pocket cinema camera 4K with both Meike Global and an array of vintage lenses.

13/07/2024

It was a treat last month to have a project that brought us back to the remnants of the old Fox & Fiddle bar in City Plaza.

Last time we were there was for a short scene in .44 and before that it was our Advanced Filmmaking First Take film festival reception.
This building feels very iconic to London's downtown past life. So much has changed from those few years ago it was a comforting feeling to see that not much had changed in here since our last visit. This building holds a place in our heart, we're so grateful that we were able to get access to the space for this introspective moment in a booth with none other than David Parisian

These are some behind the scenes shots of a segment of the feature film "One Night In Lethargia," an anthology feature film that is nearing the final few shoot days after over a year in production. When so many great minds come together we can't rush the process.

10/07/2024

Over the past year we've had our hands on many short and feature film projects, one of which was the feature film "Into The Hollow" directed by

This shoot back in February took place at a fantastic and malleable space that was easy to adapt and provided the perfect blank slate we needed to execute Mason's vision.

This feature film is still in production and we're patiently awaiting the day we'll get to see it all come together. What we've seen so far has left us wanting more to say the least.

If you're curious about the project you can learn more at https://www.buchkofilm.com/

09/07/2024

6 Years ago today we were deep in principal photography for .44

Has it really been that long?
44 was one of those productions where we had the chance to include longtime friends in almost every role. Over the years it's been a pleasure having the chance to work with each and every one of you and we're excited to have the opportunity to both bring back familiar faces and build new relationships with our upcoming projects.
44 is available to watch on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaGijqMqMuQ

08/07/2024

On the set of T.A.S. last year. This bts shot is a deep cut, iykyk

A BIG thank you to everyone who took the time to give this film a watch while it was available on YouTube. We are so grateful to those who gave us feedback and shared it with others. Your views and feedback mean the world to us.

It was a two year process from the first draft of the script (September 22, 2021) to our Hyland Cinema premiere (September 2, 2023). We are so glad to have had the opportunity to share this film with all of you, both in theatre and online. We are looking forward to our upcoming Hyland premieres and getting started on the next films in the pipeline.

25/05/2024

It was so nice to meet so many fresh faces at the industry mixer last night! We both had an overwhelming sense of warmth and community. Nights like those where the London film industry comes together really help you to visualize the bigger picture, together we’re all part of something greater and it’s only a matter of time before big things start happening for every one of us.

We can’t wait to follow up with the connections we made last night and expand our network through our future projects.

It was such a busy night we forgot to snap any photos so here’s a photo of us from an event held a few months ago for Raising The Bar the upcoming series from Ziler TV Productions

25/05/2024

Had a great night at the London film mixer last night. Met so many new faces and lots of old friends too!

Many were asking about our latest film so for another week we will have T.A.S up again. Dive into our A24-esque survive the night post apocalyptic sci-fi drama

Watch it While you can !

Years after a massive solar flare resets society, the few survivors remaining live in small rural communities managing and utilizing the scarce resources tha...

29/12/2023

CASTING CALL / PAID / NON-UNION

Orange Hat Film Productions is seeking 3 co-lead roles for ”Frozé” a 17 page short film being shot Jan 12 - 14. The short is one of five shorts in a feature length anthology film “One night in Lethargia”
�*** DUE TO THE CONTENT OF THE STORY WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIGENOUS TALENT ONLY*** This is a story made by an indigenous filmmaker specifically written for indigenous characters.

SYNOPSIS: A women is home alone relaxing when three intruders enter her house. After a struggle she is tied to a chair for questioning. Over the course of the questioning we come to find out new information about both the women and the Intruders pushing each to their limits.��

Alex �- Male intruder - Early to mid 20s - $250 Flat rate�- The youngest and most weary of the intruders that slowly comes around as the short progresses��

Sarah�- Female Intruder - Mid to late 20s - $250 Flat rate�- Has a restrained passion and is the mastermind behind the house invasion. She has the most lines and guides the short. She is fully aware that the ends justify the means.��

Chris �- Male Intruder - Mid 20s to early 30’s - $250 Flat rate�- The real muscle of the group but just as passionate and determined as Sarah. ��

APPLY: Please Email [email protected] With your resume, reel, and head shots (if you don’t have a reel or resume just give us a little write up about yourself) and let us know which character you want to audition for. We will reply with the audition scene and submission deadline.

17/11/2023

Missing when every shoot day was Halloween 🎃

It was really fun to be part of such a stylized production. Our mastermind director really thought of it all from the curtains to the costuming it all worked together cohesively

This definitely looked waaaaaay cooler this way, that’s for sure

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14/11/2023

Had some fun with fog and .lighting in our makeshift studio over the weekend

Captured some unbelievable images thanks to the genius mind of

Officially wrapped principal photography! 🎉🎉

29/10/2023

Leatherbound continues to go strong 🎃👻

Having a blast on set living in the Halloween world has created with this feature film.

Shooting some intense sequences this weekend for the finale. Excited to watch back the footage tonight for this one!

26/09/2023

Another successful weekend on the set of

A pleasure seeing a familiar face and shooting on a beautiful property in Woodstock

About 1/3 of the way done shooting this feature film now, it’s really starting to come together 🎪

19/09/2023

We know what your fall wardrobe is missing 😉

Buy THE orange hat now! Link in Bio or visit www.orangehatfilmproductions.com/shop

17/09/2023

It was such a treat to film at yesterday 🎃👻

We had a silly, fast paced shoot day that involved a lot of dancing to oldies, trying on costumes, and some top quality improv

Can’t wait to see this montage cut together in the edit!

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15/09/2023

Stepping into this weekend like 👍🏼

14/09/2023

Behind the scenes on

This flashback scene was one of our favourites to film. It was really fun to see the family we cast come together on screen.

It was also a treat to be able to use some of the film photos shot that day in the final edit of the movie

📸 Thank you for flexing your new found film photographer muscle for us, another skill to add to the resume 😉

12/09/2023

That just wrapped production feeling😌

Throwback to the final day on set of and the look on face says it all. Door was shot over 8 weeks back in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. Always feels like so long when you’re going through it, but it’s over in a blink.

Why is he holding a bat? Iykyk

11/09/2023

Had a blast shooting at the Western Fair last night! 🎡

A shoot that involved riding a few rides, eating cotton candy, and playing a few games. Who said work can’t be fun?

Started production this weekend shooting a feature film for director called “Leatherbound” a Halloween themed horror celebrating the hearing impaired community. Very excited for the upcoming couple months working together on this thrilling project!

09/09/2023

Spotted: The Black Magic on baby tripod legs getting the shot 🎥💪

Throwback to which involved a lot of low-light night shoots. Not a problem for DoP and our

08/09/2023

On set of a recent short film “Painkiller” directed by

A part of our upcoming anthology project “One Night In Lethargia” which will be a feature film featuring various directors from

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06/09/2023

Hats off to everyone who helped make last Saturday a resounding success 🥳

Thank you all for taking time out of your Labour Day weekend for our independent film premiere. It means the world to us that you continue to show us support and love for doing what we love to do.

Thank you to everyone who has given us feedback on this latest film, every word means so much. We can wait to take all this knowledge and put it into the next project on the horizon.

A big thank you to for the amazing venue, concession, and for giving us a stage to talk film stuff after the curtains closed

Can’t wait to do it again sometime soon 🥂

03/09/2023

WE DID IT

A night to remember, another premiere in the books

Thank you to our cast, crew, and friends who were able to support us and come along for that wild ride!

Q&A will be posted to YouTube again, stay tuned!

If you weren’t able to make it out and would still like a chance to watch and support, send us a dm!

02/09/2023

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! See you there!