Joker's Pack

New website

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:43:29 +0000

At long last, we finally have a new site! We decided to get rid of the all-singing, all-dancing Flash nonsense and keep things simple; putting a focus on the films before anything else.

Man of Straw – premiere at Roxy Bar & Screen

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:55:58 +0000

Midnight Expresso’s Man of Straw will premiere at The Roxy Bar & Screen this Saturday, 17th January from 6pm. Preceeded by Fred Grace’s documentary, Tornado Of Fame, the video will be followed by a live performance by Midnight Expresso himself later in the evening.

For more details, check out roxybarandscreen.com

Man of Straw – post production complete

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:55:25 +0000

Post-Production has been completed on MOS, ready for its premiere at the Roxy Bar & Screen in Borough this Saturday.

Man of Straw wraps

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:54:59 +0000

The music promo of Midnight Expresso’s Man of Straw wraps after a two-day shoot around Old Street, East London. Produced with White Night Films, the video was shot by M himself on full 1080 HD with Canon stills lenses.

Sweet Sorrow wins award

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:54:31 +0000

News has just come in that Sweet Sorrow has won the coveted Aloha Accolade at this year’s Honolulu International Film Festival in March!

Taylor & Parker comedy pilot complete

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:53:51 +0000

The comedy pilot for Comediennes Taylor & Parker has been completed. Turned around as a side project in three days, and written by the performers, M acted as Director, Producer & Editor on this fun little piece.

AYO: ‘That’s My Shhh…’ post complete

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:52:48 +0000

Post-production has completed on the promo for Ayo’s latest single, scheduled for release early 2009.

AYO: ‘That’s My Shhh…’ wraps

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:51:38 +0000

Filming has completed after one day in East London on Ayo’s new hip-hop promo. Entirely designed a greenscreen concept, the promo enters its post-production phase.

TGX – certificate granted by BBFC

admin — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:40:27 +0000

TGX, the epic co-production between Joker’s Pack and Torture Garden, has been officially certificated by the BBFC. The film has been rated 18, and will be released on DVD soon. Keep checking our news column for updates on its release, or go to www.torturegarden.com (mature audiences only)

Post production begins on True To Form

admin — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 11:39:42 +0000

Rushes synched and organized, editing has begun on True To Form, Mark J. Blackman using Apple’s Final Cut HD whilst Elliot Jay Storks, Neil Marsh and Tom Wiltshire work on the film’s score and ambiences.

True To Form wraps

admin — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:38:04 +0000

Principal photography on True To Form wrapped last night, on budget and on schedule. The challenging six day shoot on this super-16 dramatic mini-epic was only made possible by an exceptional cast and crew who went above and beyond with regards to talent, skill and sheer likeability, ensuring the shoot was also an utter pleasure!

Thanks to all those involved!

TGX world premiere

admin — Mon, 22 May 2006 11:37:26 +0000

Joker’s Pack and Torture Garden’s epic production, TGX, had its world-premiere last night at Cargo in central London. Amongst those present were the crew and performers of the film, which was met with rapturous applause by a packed audience.Drinks (perhaps too many) rounded off the evening, as well as live music and special performances by world-famous Burlesque artists Masuimi Max and Empress Stah.

M J Blackman – award winner, Promax Vienna

admin — Tue, 09 May 2006 11:32:52 +0000

Mark J. Blackman has won the prestigious Rocket Award at the Promax BDA awards in Vienna! The award is handed out to newcomers to the industry who have show impeccable progress from amateur to professional in the television content promotions industry.

TGX DVD mastered

admin — Mon, 01 May 2006 11:29:51 +0000

The TGX DVD has finally been mastered, and the film is currently awaiting certification by the BBFC. Among the extras upon the loaded disc are:

- Audio commentary track with producer / editor./ director Mark J. Blackman and Executive Producers Allen Pelling and David Wood.
- TGXplained – A twenty minute retrospective of Torture garden.
- Trailers
- Torture Garden Japan footage.
- Past-Promotions gallery.
- Stills gallery.
- 5.1 Surround Sound audio mix.

The DVD should be available within the next couple of months. Keep checking our news column for more information. Alternatively, you can find out more at www.torturegarden.com(mature audiences only)