Handcraft Film is a British Columbia, Canada-based television, documentary, and film production company. We produce the "Help Us Save Lives," "Miracles For Millions", and soon the family sitcom, "Dad Downstairs" TV show. We are also in pre-production with several exciting, full-length upcoming feature films; "Frederick's Garden", "One Million Steps to Healing My Soul," and "The Stolen Guitar". We are proud to announce a new website and streaming channel called Five Minute Movie, which will feature short films. See each of these projects below.
If you are a writer, actor, actress, Producer, agent, Executive Producer, investor, or other interested party, and have an interest in working with us on these TV shows and films, please contact us for a confidential discussion. We are also seeking qualified sponsors and advertisers, as well as product placement and brand integration on the TV shows and feature films.
Want to learn more about how to be involved in Handcraft Film as a Co-Producer, Executive Producer, Partner, Investor, Sponsor or Advertiser? Contact us today to discuss your ideas and plans! We would love to hear from you.
Our docu-drama film, "Threat of Tyranny," is in pre-production now. The world order is under the threat of tyranny from the leaders of Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and now, surprisingly, the United States of America! Leaders Putin, Xi Jinping, Khamenei, Kim Jong Un, and now Elon Musk and Donald Trump, pose the greatest threat to world peace we have ever experienced since the reign of Hitler, especially considering their access to nuclear weapons and their dictator-like approach to a tyranny-identified grip on their people.
See the chilling video "Bloodlines" from The Lincoln Project, and the link to their other projects and videos below.
Webster defines tyranny as, "A government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler." That now accurately describes these men.
These men have one chilling common denominator between them; they all want to expand their boundaries of territory, power, wealth, and control over the people they govern.
This docu-drama film will study and expose the similarities these men possess, and ways to stop them before it is too late!
We invite you to join us as a partner, sponsor, advertiser, co-host, panelist, researcher, distributor, funder, Co-Producer, or Executive Producer of this docu-drama film.
We support The Lincoln Project which helped inspire this project.
See their videos on this link. (1) The Lincoln Project - YouTube
See the information below to learn more about this exciting project.
"When Will We Ever Learn" is a trailer for our docu-drama film, "Threat of Tyranny" and "Reason for Treason," which both deal with tyranny worldwide. The video shows the threat of tyranny worldwide, from Hitler to Putin and Trump. This version is square and can be viewed on any device. Here is the link. YouTube video https://youtu.be/MEYzqKkX2w0. To view and hear the lyrics see When Will We Ever Learn – Songer
A handsome young country singer on a cross-country tour arrives in the small Western Canadian town of Kelowna, BC for a weekend concert.
A young enamored concert-goer rushes to meet him backstage. Her furious, jealous boyfriend exacts revenge for her discretion by stealing the singer's guitar off the stage, at the end of the concert, as the roadies pack the band's gear and instruments. The lead singer's stolen vintage guitar resurfaces 25 years later, and he buys it, setting up a love triangle the young woman, who is now an older, wiser woman, never saw coming!
The role of young woman has not been cast yet, as this is a co-lead role for this film.
The woman who originally met the singer backstage will be played by a seasoned film and TV star and singer.
The Stolen Guitar will be filmed in in Kelowna, BC, at the OK Corral Cabaret, and other locations.
A husband discovers he no longer controls his destiny, let alone the 25-year marriage to his wife, due to her betrayal with another man, and her lies about it. Through daily walking, biking, meditation, music, and counseling he discovers ways to heal his soul from the events he endured in the last year of his marriage.
This movie is NOT a revenge film, but rather a healing film, with far more focus on the healing steps needed to get the husband's body and mind around the idea of living alone, without his wife.
Much of the movie is set to music, which was vital in the healing process.
The film is based upon a true story, and the lead actors have been chosen.
To be filmed in Kelowna, BC, Canada in 2024.
The film is similar to the film Marriage Story, (featuring Adam Driver and Scarlet Johansson).
See the trailer.
Frederick is trapped in a mental hospital that illegally tests emerging drugs on patients. Frederick and other patients at the hospital discover alternate ways to help heal themselves, and their brains, to the dismay of the hospital staff and doctors, who are secretly funded by big pharma. As Frederick explores the garden to film and photograph the birds, bees, flowers, and insects he realizes he is being watched! The staff and doctors keep a keen eye on Frederick and the other patients who join him, both day and night. They soon realize there is far more to the garden than just flowers! To be filmed in 35mm with Arriflex BL movie cameras, Kodak film stock, and vintage Cooke Speed Panchro lenses. Photography, music, laughter, and comedy stimulate and heal the brain in ways medicine can't. A high-concept-low-budget film! Product placement, investment and sponsorship opportunities available.
A wealthy businessman is on top of the world, at the expense of others who he has taken advantage of and cheated through his shrewd business dealings. He is driving late one night, way too fast and nonchalantly, hits a tree and dies instantly. He bargains with God and lobbies for a second chance at life and redemption. Set to a wide variety of music as he hitchhikes across the country.
Jason is a time traveler who long has admired emerging guitarist and singer Cindy for two years. He works at a music store, assembling and delivering pianos worldwide. As he travels the world he writes music and never realizes his chance of a lifetime to meet Cindy comes on Friday evening when they both find they are trapped in the freight elevator overnight, which changes their lives forever!
Two brothers who were separated at birth by a couple that divorced finally connect as adults, after years apart. They explore their past, filling in the gaps in their family lives, while exploring the backroads of British Columbia. The brothers soon realize how and why they got their names from a father who had a deeply disturbing and hidden past to hide.
Steven falls in love with Jennifer and looks forward to their first family gathering together. Once they arrive, he meets Jessica, her twin sister. Soon doubt sets in whether he is in love with the right sister! Only after being consoled by the twin's mother does he learn the real reason for his discontent. This is a love triangle film; full of intrigue, and with a surprise ending.
Many short movie trailers for movies, docs, TV shows, and docu-drama films in pre-production can be aired for exposure. This video, "Lost Children of Ukraine", is the trailer for the upcoming docu-drama about Russia kidnapping and stealing children from Ukraine and taking them to Russia to live, against their will, away from their famlies and parents. See the doc at the Docs link in the toolbar above.
Few films will ever capture a range of emotions like this iconic film, What Dreams May Come, featuring Robin Williams. The movie deals with torment, our perception of Heaven and Hell, suicide, death of a loved one, and a man's journey even after his life is finished. Such a tremendous performance by a remarkable actor; a film and the trailer prove movie trailers are some of the best short films ever made.
Donna Howlett is the founder and CEO of Modinc Skincare. Donna is an Australian native who turned an almost tragic event at age 17 into inspiration for her very own skincare company. Donna has always believed in the power of natural and whole ingredients and her passion to start her own skincare line grew stronger. MODINC SKINCARE was born! See her video here.
Partners are an integral part of our projects.; adding their name to the end credits of our episodes, and thanks on social media and websites. Partners add a voice and financial support to our projects. Their input is vital to the content, although some remain 'silent partners'. There is a one-time fee of $500 Canadian. To add your name a
Partners are an integral part of our projects.; adding their name to the end credits of our episodes, and thanks on social media and websites. Partners add a voice and financial support to our projects. Their input is vital to the content, although some remain 'silent partners'. There is a one-time fee of $500 Canadian. To add your name as a Partner see this link below and notify us which project you are supporting.
The Co-Producer is the second highest role in any film, TV show, docu-drama film, or documentary production. They report to the Executive Producer(s), or their assistant, depending on the size of the project.
Some are "hands-on," and others primarily play different roles needed to complete a project.
The Co-Producer commonly assists the Exe
The Co-Producer is the second highest role in any film, TV show, docu-drama film, or documentary production. They report to the Executive Producer(s), or their assistant, depending on the size of the project.
Some are "hands-on," and others primarily play different roles needed to complete a project.
The Co-Producer commonly assists the Executive Producer(s) in arranging financing, distribution, and marketing, and oversees the entire production from start to finish. The Co-Producers report to the Executive Producer on all matters involved in the production and distribution of the project. There are often multiple Co-Producers involved in a project, and they often will have their own money invested in the film or TV show. If you are interested in the Co-Producer role, see the link below.
The Executive Producer is the highest role possible in any film, TV show, docu-dram film, or documentary production. The EP commonly assists or arranges financing, distribution and marketing, and oversees the entire production from start to finish. The Co-Producers report to the Executive Producer on all matters involved in the production
The Executive Producer is the highest role possible in any film, TV show, docu-dram film, or documentary production. The EP commonly assists or arranges financing, distribution and marketing, and oversees the entire production from start to finish. The Co-Producers report to the Executive Producer on all matters involved in the production and distribution of the project. There are often multiple EPs involved in a project and they often will have their own money invested in the film or TV show.
They often adopt the adage, "A film is made in a briefcase, then a computer, and finally in a camera". If you are interested in the Executive Producer role, contact us for more details.
We offer selected sponsorship opportunities for advertising in our TV shows. We will provide more details on a custom-quote basis for each show. The advertising with paid commercials is not offered in documentaries OR docu-dramas, only in the TV show episodes.
For more general information see this link.
We offer selected product placements with or without brand integration (see next panel) in our TV shows. For our purposes, product placement shows the product in the scene without any mention of the product or the brand and is less expensive than adding brand integration as well.
To be considered for inclusion in our TV shows or films we
We offer selected product placements with or without brand integration (see next panel) in our TV shows. For our purposes, product placement shows the product in the scene without any mention of the product or the brand and is less expensive than adding brand integration as well.
To be considered for inclusion in our TV shows or films we work on a retainer basis. We charge a flat fee of $1,500 Canadian to consider your products, and then sign an NDA with you, which protects your company, designs and OUR company so we can discuss freely whether these are a match. IF SO, then we apply the $1,500 towards the fee you would pay to have your products included, both for product placement and/or brand integration. If we do NOT use the product the entire $1,500 is returned within five (5) business days back to the credit card used to complete the retainer payment.
We have four TV shows and three feature films where we can consider your products. The retainer is paid ONE TIME, to be considered for ALL projects. Should we agree to use your products we are paid as follows, once we agree upon an amount. (Note, all pricing is in Canadian dollars which saves about 25% due to the favorable exchange rate of US to Canadian dollars.) For example, the $1,500 Canadian retainer is about $1,125 US and can be paid online with any credit card to get started).
25% of the amount with the initial contract securing your products in our project.
25% of the amount when we provide proof of inclusion within the script of that project.
25% of the amount when the proof of filming has taken place with that product included.
25% of the amount when the film or TV show has completed final editing and sent to you to view.
IF we use the product and then cut ALL scenes where it was to be shown, ALL monies paid are returned.
Here is our retainer reservation form.
We offer brand integration, in addition to product placement in our TV shows and films. For our purposes, brand integration shows the product in the scene AND a mention of the product or the brand, and is generally more expensive than product placement with no product mention
To be considered for inclusion in our TV shows or films we work
We offer brand integration, in addition to product placement in our TV shows and films. For our purposes, brand integration shows the product in the scene AND a mention of the product or the brand, and is generally more expensive than product placement with no product mention
To be considered for inclusion in our TV shows or films we work on a retainer basis. We charge a flat fee of $1,500 Canadian to consider your products for brand integration, and then sign an NDA with you, which protects your company, designs and OUR company so we can discuss freely whether these are a match. IF SO, then we apply the $1,500 towards the fee you would pay to have your products included, both for product placement and/or brand integration. If we do NOT use the product the entire $1,500 is returned within five (5) business days back to the credit card used to complete the retainer payment.
We have four TV shows and three feature films where we can consider your products. The retainer is paid ONE TIME, to be considered for ALL projects. Should we agree to use your products we are paid as follows, once we agree upon an amount. (Note, all pricing is in Canadian dollars which saves about 25% due to the favorable exchange rate of US to Canadian dollars.) For example, the $1,500 Canadian retainer is about $1,125 US and can be paid online with any credit card to get started).
25% of the amount with the initial contract securing your products in our project.
25% of the amount when we provide proof of inclusion within the script of that project.
25% of the amount when the proof of filming has taken place with that product included.
25% of the amount when the film or TV show has completed final editing and sent to you to view.
IF we use the product and then cut ALL scenes where it was to be shown, ALL monies paid are returned. Here is our retainer reservation form.
Five Minute Movie is a division of Handcraft Film, a movie and TV production company based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. This new website channel will showcase movies, music videos, and trailers to 20 minutes in length! We will stream these on ROKU, YouTube, and other platforms. Soon we will add other content and movies for viewing on computers, TVs, tablets, phones, and other mobile devices. Just think: Now you can see an entire movie in less than 20 minutes! See our website at Five Minute Movie
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