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The Short List

TalkStory Productions is proud to announce THE SHORT LIST series to air Monday evenings at 7:30p on KFVE, starting January 23rd.

We are very thankful for the all the cast and crew that worked tirelessly to make this happen. On behalf of TalkStory Productions and our co-production partner, Hawaii Media, Inc., we would like to especially thank our sponsors: DTRIC Insurance (title sponsor), Central Pacific Bank, Zephyr Insurance, and theTurtle Bay Resort.

Mahalo Nui Loa!
Cick here for more info.

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~THE TEMPEST~
Now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Click here.

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The Short List

TalkStory Productions is proud to announce the production of a series of short films titled THE SHORT LIST.

It features an all local cast and crew in a variety of genres. This first season includes five films: HOTEL STREET, THE PROTECTOR, ROUNDUP, ONE EVENING AT THE BLUE LIGHT BAR & GRILL, and BAIT.

TalkStory Productions was pleased to work with a very talented pool of local directors, actors, and crew. It will premiere on OCTOBER 15th (8:45p) at HIFF 2011. Please click here for the HIFF listing.



For more production information click here.

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We are pleased to announce that THE TEMPEST has received a nomination for Best Achievement in Costume Design for the 83rd Academy Awards.


Sandy Powell, a three time Oscar winner (THE YOUNG VICTORIA, THE AVIATOR, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE), has received her ninth nomination for her ground breaking costume work on THE TEMPEST. Partially inspired by Japanese designers, Sandy created a collection of unforgettable costumes which included faux-leather and zippers. We are very pleased that the Academy has recognized her beautiful and avant-garde work.



Click here for the Wall Street Journal article about her costume design.
Click here for a complete list of the nomination for the 83rd Academy Awards.
Click here for the official movie site.

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~THE TEMPEST~
"Marvelous! The cast is first-rate. The Bard's picturesque language flows
into a storyline that is remarkably easy and enjoyable to follow. You don't
feel like you're listening to 17th century poetry; you're just living it."
~ Steven Mark of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

OFFICIAL MOVIE SITE * MOVIE SYNOPSIS
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THE TEMPEST to arrive in HAWAII at HIFF!
THE TEMPEST will arrive on the shores of Hawaii on October 20th in the prestigous centerpiece slot at the 30th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). For more information on HIFF show times and tickets please click here. For the official trailer click here. For the interview on Hawaii News Now, click here .

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The TempestTHE TEMPEST takes NY Film Festival Centerpiece slot!

TalkStory Productions proudly announces that THE TEMPEST has been chosen as the Centerpiece selection for this year's New York Film Festival ("NYFF"). After closing the Venice Film Festival in September (see below), the film will have its North American premiere at the Manhattan festival Saturday, October 2nd, 2010. The NYFF runs from September 24th to October 10th. For more information click here. For the latest press releases click here.

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The TempestTHE TEMPEST to close Venice Film Festival.

THE TEMPEST will be the closing film at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Julie Taymor helmed this film version of the classic Shakespeare play. It stars a host of Oscar winners including Helen Mirren, Chris Cooper, Elliot Goldenthal for score, Francoise Bonnot for editing, and three-time Oscar winner Sandy Powell for costumes. The Venice Film Festival runs from September 1st to the 11th. Touchstone will release the film in theaters on December 10th. For more information click here. For the latest press releases click here.

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TalkStory Productions ("TSP") is the premier Hawaii based independent production company. As the parent company for theatrical film and television projects, TSP finances, develops, and produces films in various genres that can be shot in Hawaii. TSP focuses on original and quality entertainment that has well-defined domestic and international markets. TSP is a Qualified High-Tech Business under the Performing Arts section.