Influence Films




               

 

Welcome to Influence Films

Influence Films is a Kansas City-based company that was founded in 2008, that produces independent film projects. The company also releases music digitally via the Apple iTunes Music Store and designs professional websites. The trailer for upcoming Influence Films fan film, "SPIDER-MAN: THE SEARCH FOR MARY JANE WATSON - THE LOST EPISODE" was released on the Internet on December 26, 2011. Click Here to read the press release about the upcoming film and watch the trailer!


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Latest News

12/26/2011:

INFLUENCE FILMS RELEASE TRAILER AND EXCLUSIVE PRESS RELEASE FOR NEW SPIDER-MAN FAN FILM!

Influence Films released the trailer for  "Spider-Man: The Search for Mary Jane Watson - The Lost Episode" online and also the exclusive press release with all the details about this exciting new fan film. The fan film will be released in June 2012.

Click Here to read the press release online now! You can also watch the trailer below.



10/29/2011:

GRIM REAPER SHORT FILM RELEASED ONLINE FOR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!




10/04/2011:
INFLUENCE FILMS CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT:

Jessi B has been cast as Chrstina in the upcoming Influence Films short film, "Grim Reaper" and Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man fan film, "Spider-Man: The Search for Mary Jane Watson - The Lost Episode."   In addition to reprising his role as Lex Luthor in the upcoming Influence Films Justice League fan film, Rick Haymes has been cast as Ben in "Grim Reaper" and The Kingpin in
"Spider-Man: The Search for Mary Jane Watson - The Lost Episode."  John Clark will be reprising his role of  the John Stewart Green Lantern  in the upcoming Influence Films Justice League fan film. 

"Grim Reaper" is currently in pre-production and is set for a release in October or November 2011. "Spider-Man: The Search for Mary Jane Watson - The Lost Episode" will be released in June 2012. More casting news coming soon.



       
(From left to right: Jessi B, Rick Haymes, and John Clark. Photo credits: Tony Vo & Jason Hunt.)


10/02/2011
"Dating Tips from Yoda: A Star Wars Comedy" Released Online!
"Dating Tips from Yoda: A Star Wars Comedy" -
a new low budget Star Wars comedy short film from Influence Films is now online. The low budget comedy short stars Derek Brown and Tim Rowe. The film was directed by Jason Damian and edited by Mason Welsh.  Click here to watch the film now or watch the video below!



1/22/2011
"FREAK" Released Online!
"FREAK" - a new original short film from Influence Films is now online.
Click Here to watch the film now or watch the video below!



11/9/2010
"The Boy Who Cried Alien" Released Online!
"The Boy Who Cried Alien" - a new original short film from Influence Films is now online.
Click Here to watch the film now or watch the video below!


9/13/2010:
"The Flash: The Brave & The Bold" Fan Film Featured on SpeedForce.org!
"The Flash: The Brave & The Bold" was featured on Speedforce.org - the largest website on the Internet, about the character, The Flash. Click Here to check out the article. Special thanks to Kelson for showcasing the film!

9/11/2010:
"The Flash: The Brave & The Bold" Fan Film Featured on FanFilms.net Database!
"The Flash: The Brave & The bold" is now included on the FanFilms.net database. Click Here to see it!

9/10/2010:
"The Flash: The Brave & The Bold" Released Online!
The 8th Influence Films short-film, "The Flash: The Brave & The Bold" is now available to view online! Click Here to watch the film now or click the video below!


6/25/2010:
"Tinker Bell & The Michael Jackson Fan" Released Online!
The 7th Influence Films short-film, "Tinker Bell & The Michael Jackson Fan" is now available to view online! The film is a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Click Here to watch the film now or click the video below!



2/5/2010:
"Distortions" Released Online!
The sixth Influence Films (and first original) film, "Distortions" is now available to view online! The film stars Chris Bylsma, Kim O'Dell, and Tim Rowe. Click Here to watch the film now! Click Here to check out the film's trailer on YouTube! 

12/11/2009:
Influence Films's Carmen Sandiego Fan Film Featured on VileHeadquarters.com
VILEHeadquarters.com, one of the largest Carmen Sandiego fan websites online mentioned Influence Film's Carmen Sandiego fan film! Click Here to check out the mention of the fan film on the website. Special thanks to Heather for making this possible!

12/5/2009:
"Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" Included on FanFilms.net Database!
"Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego," the fifth fan film from Influence Films is now included on the FanFilms.net Database. Click Here to see the listing!



12/4/2009:
"Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" Fan Film Released Online!
The newest Influence Films fan film, "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego" is now available to view online! It can be viewed by clicking the link below.



9/29/2009:
Harley Quinn Promotes "The Death of Spider-Man" in new YouTube Video!
Amanda Geisel, the actress who starred as Harley Quinn in "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" and "The Flash: Crossover"  just released a brief new video on her YouTube account. The video features her portraying Harley Quinn and talking about, "The Death of Spider-Man" and "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date." It also includes pictures from a recent Zombie Walk she participated in as Harley Quinn.  Click Here or below to check out the video. The video is called, "Nom Nom Bat Brains."

Also, don't forget to check out Amanda starring as Harley Quinn in "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date." 

9/27/2009:
"The Death of Spider-Man" Included on FanFilms.net Database!
"The Death of Spider-Man," the fourth fan film from Influence Films is now included on the FanFilms.net Database. Click Here to see the listing!

9/27/2009:
"Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" Included on Batman Fan Films Website - BatmanFanFilms.com
"Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date," the third fan film from Influence Films is now included on BatmanFanFilms.com. The website promotes and hosts fan films, fan made trailers, fan made teasers, and fan made scripts all somehow related to Batman. Click Here to check it out!  

9/25/2009:
"The Death of Spider-Man" Released Online!
The fourth Influence Films fan film, "The Death of Spider-Man" is now available to view online! The fan film stars Mike Vaughn as Spider-Man. (Vaughn portrayed Spider-Man once before in the hugely popular 2008 video game, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows.) The film is dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson. It can be viewed by clicking here or clicking the link below.



7/29/2009:
Influence Films Will Release "The Death of Spider-Man" in September 2009!
Influence Films plans to release it's forth fan film, "The Death of Spider-Man" in September 2009 online. The promotional poster for, "The Death of Spider-Man" can be seen above. Keep checking back here for updates about this exciting upcoming release!

6/25/2009:
Influence Films Remembers The King of Pop, Michael Jackson
Influence Films would like everyone to please click the newly added Michael Jackson banner at the top of this page! With the tragic death of the King of Pop, Influence Films encourages everyone to help his amazing music live forever by purchasing one Michael Jackson album on Amazon.com or downloading one song from Michael Jackson's music catalog on iTunes.  Please also visit Michael Jackson's official website by clicking here. Influence Films sends sympathy to Michael Jackson's family, friends, and to his fans all over the world. 

6/23/2009:
Fan Cinema Today Article about "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" Posted Online!
Fan Cinema Today, a website that showcases fan-produced entertainment, and offers news and reviews and tons more, recently reviewed, "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date"  The article is called, "When Harley Met Pee Wee: A Romantic Fan Film." The review can be read by clicking here! Special thanks to everyone at Fan Cinema Today for taking the time to write the article.

6/12/2009:
"Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" Released Online!
The third Influence Films fan film, "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" is now available to view online! It can be viewed by clicking the link below.


6/10/2009:
Amanda "Harley Quinn" Geisel's New MySpace Comedy Page Online Now!
Influence Films is thrilled to announce that Amanda Geisel, the comedian and actress who has twice portrayed Harley Quinn on film for Influence Films' projects now has a new MySpace Comedy page! Fans of both Amanda and Harley Quinn can now keep up with Amanda by adding her as a friend. While there be sure to check out her stand-up comedy video clips. Click here or the picture above to be taken directly to Amanda's new MySpace Comedy page. Welcome to MySpace Amanda!

6/4/2009:
Fan Cinema Today Article about Upcoming Influence Films Projects Posted Online!
Fan Cinema Today, a website that showcases fan-produced entertainment, and features fan film related news and reviews, recently posted a new article that talks about the upcoming Influence Films projects. The article is called, "Spider-Man and Harley Quinn Under The Influence." The article features information about "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" (coming out June 12, 2009) and some photos from a currently untitled Spider-Man fan film that was recently shot.  Click Here to read the article now! Special thanks to everyone at Fan Cinema Today for posting this exciting article about us!

5/14/2009:
Fan Cinema Today Review of "Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" Posted Online!
Fan Cinema Today, a website that showcases fan-produced entertainment, and offers news and reviews and much more, recently reviewed, "Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond."  The review article is called, "Mortal Kombat Fan Film a Diamond in the Rough." The review can be read by clicking here! Special thanks to everyone at Fan Cinema Today for taking the time to review the film!

5/14/2009:
"Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" Preview Online!
Click Here to watch Harley Quinn's short public service announcement that also promotes the upcoming short-film, "Harley Quinn's Big Blind Date" being released on the internet on Friday, June 12, 2009. You can also watch the short preview below.



5/3/2009:
"Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" Featured on Comic Book Bin Website!
Click Here to see the listing of "Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" on the Comic Book Bin Website!
Special Thanks to Christopher at Comic Book Bin

5/1/2009:
"Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" Included on FanFilms.net Database!
"Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond," the second fan film from Influence Films is now included on the FanFilms.net Database. Click Here to see the listing!

5/1/2009:
"The Flash: Crossover" & Director's Fan Film Podcast Interview Featured on SpeedForce.org!
"The Flash: Crossover" and episode 42 of the Fan Film Podcast, that featured an interview with the founder of Influence Films  is mentioned on SpeedForce.org's weekly updates main page. Click Here to check out the mention! Special thanks to Kelson at http://hyperborea.org and http://www.speedforce.org

4/27/2009:
"Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" Featured as the Mortal Movie Monday by TRMK!
The Realm of Mortal Kombat, aka TRMK, is one of the largest Mortal Kombat websites on the internet. It features in-depth coverage of everything Mortal Kombat.  This week, The Realm of Mortal Kombat featured, "Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" as the Mortal Movie Monday. They also have an article about the film up now. Click Here to read the article now. Special thanks to Patrick McCarron for making this possible! 

4/24/2009:
"Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" Released Online!
The second Influence Films fan film, "Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond" is now available to view online! It can be viewed by clicking the link below.



4/11/2009:
Fan Film Podcast Interviews Influence Films Founder! Listen & Download The Interview Now!
The guys at the Fan Film Podcast recently sat down with the founder of Influence Films, Jason Damian to discuss, "The Flash: Crossover" and the upcoming Mortal Kombat fan film, "The Tobias Diamond." You can listen to the interview and download it by clicking here!

4/3/2009:
Fanboy Theatre Mentions Upcoming Mortal Kombat Fan Film, "The Tobias Diamond" on Website!
With post-production for, "The Tobias Diamond" just about finished, the upcoming fan film was recently mentioned on the Fanboy Theatre website. You can check out the plug over at Fanboy Theatre by clicking here!  Special thanks to Fanboy Will for the mention!

3/28/2009:
Influence Films Invade Planet Comicon in Kansas City!
Kansas City's largest pop culture and comic book convention, Planet Comicon was March 28th and March 29th. On March 28th, The Flash (Jason Damian), Harley Quinn (Amanda Geisel), David Noble and Kevin Bingham all attended the event. Check out some photos of everyone by clicking here. More project updates coming soon!

3/27/2009:
Another The Flash: Crossover Link Added!
Click Here to see the mention of "The Flash: Crossover" over at the website, Fanboy Theatre.
"The Flash: Crossover" is also mentioned in the section of the website called, "The Trailer Report."
Special Thanks to Fanboy Will at Fanboy Theatre

3/16/2009:
Comic Book Bin Article about Upcoming Mortal Kombat Fan Film, "The Tobias Diamond" Online!
While post-production for, "The Tobias Diamond" rolls on, the popular website that covers everything from fan films to comic books, Comic Book Bin just posted an in-depth article about the upcoming Mortal Kombat fan film. The article offers some great details about the upcoming fan film and photos! The article is called, "Mortal Kombat: The Tobias Diamond early look." You can read the article now by clicking here! Special thanks to Christopher Moshier for making the article possible!

3/15/2009:
Mortal Kombat Fan Film - "The Tobias Diamond" Shooting Wrapped and Photos Added!
Shooting has concluded for the second Influence Films' project, "The Tobias Diamond." The short-film is based on some of the popular Mortal Kombat video game characters. Sharon Wright stars as Sonya Blade, while David Noble brings the character Scorpion to life! The film also features Tim Rowe in the role of Dr. Boon. The short-film has a planned online release in April 2009. Click Here to check out some behind the scenes photos from the shoot! More information coming soon! 

3/6/2009:
Fan Cinema Today Mentions New Upcoming Influence Films' Mortal Kombat Fan Film on Website!
The popular website that covers all things fan films, Fan Cinema Today recently did a story about the new Influence Films' short-film based on the popular video game, Mortal Kombat. The article features an interview with David Noble. (David stars as Scorpion in the fan film and is a co-writer and producer as well.) The article is called, "Mortal Kombat Fan Film Gets Noble Influence." Click Here to check out the article now! Special thanks to Fan Cinema Today and David Noble for making the article possible! 

 2/8/2009:
Another  The Flash: Crossover Online Link!
Click Here to see the listing of "The Flash: Crossover" on the Comic Book Bin Website!
Special Thanks to Christopher at Comic Book Bin

1/27/2009:
The Flash: Crossover Online Links!
The following websites have brief articles about the short-film, "The Flash: Crossover."

Click Here to read a brief article about, "The Flash: Crossover" on SpeedForce.org (One of the largest Flash websites on the net!)

Click Here to see the listing of "The Flash: Crossover" on the FanFilms.net Database!

Special thanks to FanFilms.net and  Kelson at http://hyperborea.org and http://www.speedforce.org
If you have a link featuring "The Flash: Crossover" please e-mail the website address to info@influencefilms.com

1/16/2009:
The Flash: Crossover Released Online!
The online release of, The Flash: Crossover took place on Friday, January 16, 2009!
Click Here to watch "The Flash: Crossover" in high resolution now!
Click Here to watch a special shorter "YouTube Cut" of "The Flash: Crossover" on YouTube!
Click Here to download "The Flash: Crossover" for your iPod!

1/3/2009:
The Flash: Crossover Online Release Postponed
The online release of, The Flash: Crossover has been postponed to sometime in January 2009
due to final editing changes being made. Online release coming very soon! 

12/5/2008:
The Flash: Crossover Preview Featuring Harley Quinn Debuts on YouTube!
The first video preview for, "The Flash: Crossover" featuring Harley Quinn is
now on YouTube! You can see it by clicking here. The release date for the short-film 
has been pushed back to December 31, 2008. (New Year's Eve.) 

11/29/2008:
The Flash: Crossover Updates Added!
Screenshots and a special new preview picture was added.
Click Here to see the screenshots now!
Jason Damian's song, "The Joker" was also added as a free MP3 download.
Online previews coming soon! 

11/10/2008:
The Flash: Crossover Filming Completed
The filming of, The Flash: Crossover was a one day shoot
that took place on November 8th, 2008. To read Jason's
thoughts about the filming and to check out updates about
the editing process of the short-film, click here!

10/26/2008:
The Flash: Crossover Cast List Posted
You can now check out the cast list for Influence Films' debut short-film about
The Flash titled, The Flash: Crossover by clicking here!

9/16/2008:
Influence Films on YouTube and MySpace
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soon!


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