David McDivitt Founder of SMASHCAM & Film For A Cure
SMASHCAM Productions, a small studio based out of Malden, MA founded by David McDivitt, is gearing up to shoot the trailer for The Pentagon Memo. The script, written by McDivitt, involves an attempted cover up of a security leak, a memo, a betrayal and kidnapping, and a high speed chase.
The Pentagon Memo will be part of “Film for a Cure,” which is McDivitt’s way of giving back to others. 25% of the revenue for the life of any film produced by SMASHCAM Productions will be given to 5 charities involved with Parkinson’s disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s , AIDS, and multiple sclerosis.
“We are looking for help in orchestrating a fundraiser that will also be used in one of the scenes in the trailer,” McDivitt tells HEC. “We will be auctioning off a walk on role in the trailer!”
Just a few weeks ago, Ken Willinger, an local Emmy award winning Director of Photography with more than 25 years in TV/Film biz joined the SMASHCAM crew and will start rolling footage for the trailer on December 6th.
SMASHCAM is in need of some talent to join the crew for his film. Wanted: Assistant Directors, Sound recording engineer/Mixer with his own equipment, Key Grip/Gaffer, Production Designers, Make Up Department and Post-Production/VFX Editor. Don’t wait send your resume over to [email protected] McDivitt tells us that casting for actors will begin November 25th. “All the filming will be shot here in Massachusetts. Keeping the revenue in the Bay State,” McDivitt adds.
And for all of you graphic designers out there, SMASHCAM Production is looking for a creative artist for their poster contest for the film trailer, happening right. If your poster art is selected, you will get credit in the trailer as well as a signed poster from the cast and crew. If you think you have what it takes to create a poster for The Pentagon Memo submit your artwork to [email protected] Deadline is January 2011.
Even if you’re not a techie or an artist but you still want to get involved with Film for a Cure, check out the site for more details on donating to the cause. And don’t forget to become a fan of SMASHCAM Productions and Film for a Cure on Facebook. Check out the the SMASHCAM/Film For A Cure site for all the details.
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This is so amazing…what a wonderful thing you’re doing Mr. McDivitt. I have family members that have three of the diseases that you are raising money for…Much respect and many thanks to you and everyone involved in this wonderful film project.
Thank you for the kind words, We are all here to help.
Help spread the word. Spreading the word helps us help you.
The Pentagon Memo is just one film as we have more to come.
Stay safe.
DJ
Really great idea with some solid talent behind it already–not to mention the ‘good cause’ behind it all. I wish you all luck, and I do hope to be a part of the project myself.
Cheers.
MR
The Casting is done… now for the phone calls…
Did you come to the casting call?
DJ