Press releases


Cravings sees the light of day...
Paradise finished, Thorn on the way...
Fantastic Fest -06
Frostbiten...
The BUFF Experience...!!
Next up: Havanna!
Hollywood in Méliès Competition!
Hollywood in Korea!!
Grindhouse Pictures providing production service!

Cannes Focus 2004!
Hollywood in Cannes!
Hollywood through post!
DSS Released on DVD!
Hollywood shot in Malmö
DSS to be released on DVD
DSS a Success at PiFan
DSS at Skånska Filmdagarna
First Public Screening of the new 80-minutes version
DSS at MIPDOC & MIP-TV
Spanish Premiere for DSS
DSS at SITGES-02
DSS will Premiere at UMEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Trailer for desperately seeking seka finished
Grindhouse Pictures AB provided Production Service for Solid Entertainment AB
Production of desperately seeking seka starts now
Grindhouse Pictures creates Promo for Swedish Match Racing Team "Victory Lane"
Post Production of Architecture as Democracy wraps
Web-TV launch
  ARF (Anti Racist Film Days) trailer produced in Cooperation with Grindhouse Pictures
Grindhouse Pictures will head co production of interesting sfx short film
Grindhouse Pictures creates identity for Virtual Business House
  New profile and website for Grindhouse Pictures

 
Sept 29th 2006 11.00AM GMT
Cravings sees the light of day...
Grindhouse Pictures is proud to present the latest short film by Writer/Director Andreas Lindergård and Writer/Producer Christian Hallman. CRAVINGS sees Dogge Doggelito (Latin Kings) and Ahnna Rasch (Friends and Enemies, Spun) in a romantic comedy that gives a new twist to the conventional genre. The unofficial world premiere of the short film will be held on Saturday December 22nd in Malmo, Sweden for press, crew and VIP's. The film is produced by Grindhouse Pictures and in co-production with Scandvision and Film i Skåne. Special thanks to Way Creative, Solid Entertainment and TriCam. For more information contact us. [Top]
 

Sept 29th 2006 11.00AM GMT
Paradise finished, Thorn on the way...
Grindhouse Pictures continues to develop feature film screenplays for a world market. Next out is THORN, a psychological-thriller. More info to come Christian Hallman and Måns F.G. Thunberg finished their new screenplay entitled PARADISE LOST, a high concept adventure/horror flick, november 2006. Re-writes, and financing is underway. For inquiries you are welcome to contact us.
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Sept 29th 2006 11.00AM GMT
Fantastic Fest, Austin -06
FANTASTIC FEST, AUSTIN
Christian Hallman visited Fantastic Fest, Austin September 21-28 2006, where he among other things presented the regional premiere of FROSTBITE since director Anders Banke and producer Magnus Paulsson were tied up at another fest. Christian also served on the official Fantastic Fest jury together with Scott Weinstein (Film critic) and Wiley Wiggins (Actor). Fest winners are available at the Fantastic Fest website.
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Feb 24th 2006 11.00AM GMT
Frostbiten...
Frostbiten had its theatrical release in Sweden on February 24th 2006. Christian Hallman of Grindhouse Pictures worked on the development of the film together with Solid Entertainment and funktioned as Production Manager/Line Producer during the shoot. The film is produced by Swedish production company Solid Entertainment. For more information and updates take a look at the official website. .[Top]

 

 

 

 

 
Fre 11th Feb 2005 11.00AM GMT
The BUFF Experience...!!
Grindhouse Pictures have been selected to produce the 2005 Opening Sequence for BUFF – The International Children and Young People´s Film Festival in Malmö. The premiere will be held at the opening night of BUFF on March 8th 2005 at ROYAL in Malmö. Behind the film is Antonio Tublén, Christian Hallman, and Alexander Brøndsted. More updates on the production of the promo will follow. Shotting will take place on the 14th and 15th of January on location in Lund & Malmö..[Top]
 
Mon 8th Nov 2004 01.00PM GMT
Next up: Havanna!
The next project for Antonio Tublén, Alexander Brøndsted and Christian Hallman will be HAVANNA. A drama/comedy written by A. Tublén. It will be their follow up to their successful short film Hollywood. Havanna will be shot in Copenhagen, in Danish with primarely Danish actors. The project has been partly financed by DFI/Filmværkstedet, and will be shot during the fall of 2004. Currently seeking financing from the Swedish Film Institute. Shooting started October 28th. More news to follow...[Top]
 
Thu 4th Nov 2004 00.00PM GMT
Hollywood in Méliès Competition!
Hollywood has been selected to participate in the official selection for a Nomination Award for the Méliès d'Or, which is handed out by the members of the
European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation, EFFFF, at San Sebastian Fantasy & Horror Film Festival in Spain. The film will be screened on the 4th of November, and the production team will be there to present the film to the Spanish audience. [Top]
 
Wed 8th Jul 2004 04.00PM GMT
Hollywood in Korea!
Hollywood was screened in official competiton at PiFan, which ran July 15th to 24th in Puchon, Korea. The film was one out of eight shorts that were competing in the Puchon Choice Category, the only competative section at PiFan. Antonio Tublén and Christian Hallman was present in Korea to present the film. Hollywood is produced through Röde Orm Filmproduktion and in co-production with Film i Skåne. [Top]
 
Sat 12th June 2004 03.00PM GMT
Grindhouse Pictures providing Production Service for Solid Entertainment!
Grindhouse Pictures will be providing production service for Solid Entertainments upcoming feature film project FROSTBITE, a horror/Vampire/thriller/comedy that takes place in the north of Sweden. Shooting will start March 2005. [Top]
 
Sun 23th May  2004 01.10PM GMT
Cannes Focus 2004!
Grindhouse Pictures had a strong presence at this year's Cannes Film Festival, presenting three short films at the Short Film Market, as well as pitching upcoming projects to presumtive co-producers, financiers and buyers. One of the three films presented in Cannes is now in Official Competition at Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in Korea. [Top]
 
Wed 30th April  2004 08.14PM GMT
Hollywood in Cannes!
Hollywood is completed and will have its international premiere at the Cannes Film Market during the official Cannes Film Festival 2004. The films stars Regina Lund and Fredrik Gunnarson, and is produced through Röde Orm Film with Film i Skåne as Co-Producers.  . [Top]
 
Tue 13th April  2004 03.00PM GMT
Hollywood through post!
Post production of Hollywood wrapped Sunday in Copenhagen. Hollywood is a modern fairytale with a surprising twist starring Regina Lund and Fredrik Gunnarson. The film is available on screening tape for interested distributors and/or festivals. . [Top]
 
Tue 13th April  2004 05.00PM GMT
DSS Released on DVD!
Finally after a few days delay the Unrated Special Edition of Desperately Seeing Seka is released on DVD. The film is available through a vast number of DVD retaliers on-line. The last couple of days there has been a number of reviews made on the DVD in Swedish press, among other things it was DVD of the month in Nöjesguiden. [Top]
 
Mon 1st March  2004 08.00PM GMT
Hollywood shot in Malmö
The short film project Hollywood wrapped shotting yesterday februari 29th on location in Malmö, Sweden. The film is produced by Grindhouse Pictures, Röde Orm Film and Co-Produced by Film i Skåne. The film is written/directed by Antonio Tublén and produced by Christian Hallman and Alexander Brøndsted. Hollywood features Regina Lund and Fredrik Gunnarsson in the two lead roles. [Top]
 
Sun 15th Feb  2004 11.01PM GMT
DSS to be released on DVD
To the delight of many fans out-there, Desperately Seeking Seka will finally be released on DVD through Njutafilms. The DVD will be a Unrated Special Edition featuring over 3 hours of extra material.The DVD will be NTSC coded with an All Region capability and will be released on the 15th of March. You can pre-order your copy through Njutafilms by following the link to their website in this text. [Top]
 
Tue 25th July  2003 11.01AM GMT
DSS a Success at PiFan
Desperately Seeking Seka was one of the documentaries selected to participate in this years edition of PiFan, Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival i Korea. There were two screenings scheduled both fast became sold out. The films two directors/producers Christian Hallman and Magnus Paulsson were present to meet the audience for a Q & A after the screening much to the delight of the viewers. For more information on the screeningsl take a look at their website here.   [Top]
 
Fri 9th May  2003 11.34PM GMT
DSS at Skånska Filmdagarna 2003
Desperately Seeking Seka is selected to participate in this years Skånska Filmdagarna that takes place May 24th to 25th at Spegeln in Malmö. This time it is the 52 minute version, which will be screened. For more information on the screenings and Skånska Filmdagarna in general take a look at their website Film i Skåne.   [Top]
 
Thur 17th April  2003 09.34PM GMT
First Public screening of the new 83-minute extended version
The first public screening of the new 83-minute extended version, which features among other things the new VO by Kayla D. Keyser, will be held on the 23rd of April at Film Baren, Panora 09.30 PM GMT. The evening starts at 07.00 pm GMT, with screenings of short films etc, and will close with the World Premiere of the 80-minute version of Desperatley Seeking Seka. For more information please contact us.  [Top]
 
Sat 22th March  2003 02.12PM GMT
DSS at MIPDOC & MIP-TV in Cannes, 22 - 28 March 2003
Desperately Seeking Seka will be present and represented at MIPDOC & MIP-TV in Cannes by Filmkontakt Nord.
Interested in bying or distributing Desperately Seeking Seka? Meet FILMKONTAKT NORD at MIPDOC & MIP-TV 2003, set up a meeting with Katrine Kiilgaard at the Marketplace H4.35.  [Top]
 
Fri 26th October 2002 08.51PM GMT
Spanish Premiere for Desperately Seeking Seka
The Spanish premiere of Desperatley Seeking Seka at Sitges Festival Internacional de Cinema de Catalunya was a successt. Both producers & directors were there to meet the audience and to give out some promotional give-aways.    [Top]
 
Wed 25th September  2002 05.21PM GMT
DSS in SITGES-02
Desperately Seeking Seka-The Documentary, DSS, will be featured at Sitges Festival International de Cinema de Catalunya. DSS will be screened at midnight on the 11th of October. The films directors and producers will be present at the screening to give an introduction.  [Top]
 
Fri 6th September  2002 01.21PM GMT
DSS will Premiere at UMEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Desperately Seeking Seka-The Documentary will have its festival premiere at UMEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, on the 13th of September. For more information on screening times and program check their  website. [Top]
 
Fri 19th April 2002 03.21PM GMT
Trailer for desperately seeking seka finished
Grindhouse Pictures AB finished editing of the trailer for the documentary Desperately Seeking Seka, which will be used as a promotional tool for Pre-Sales and festivals.
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Wed 10th April 2002 12.00 PM GMT
Grindhouse Pictures AB provided Production Service for Solid Entertainment AB
Grindhouse Pictures AB provided Production Service/Production Management for Samsung Commercial produced by Malmo based production company Solid Entertainment. [Top]
 
Mon 7th Jan 2002 10.00 AM GMT
Grindhouse Pictures AB, and Planet X AB start production of "Desperately Seeking Seka". 

The shoot will take place during January of 2002 in various US states and cities. The documentary is a journey through the adult film industry now and back to the late seventies, early eighties and focuses on Seka.
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Sat 15th Dec 2001 15:42 PM GMT
Grindhouse Pictures Creates Promo for Swedish Match Racing Team "Victory Lane" 
Grindhouse Pictures Creatively Directed, Edited, & Compiled a five-minute Promo for the Swedish Match Racing Team "Victory Lane". The film will be used for marketing purposes, as well as in gaining new Corporate Relations.  [Top]
 
Fri  30th Nov 2001 12:42 PM GMT
Post Production of Architecture as Democracy wraps
Post Production of the Documentary "Architecture as Democracy" finished friday Nov. 30th. The film is a co-production between Grindhouse Pictures & Julia Lidner, and marks the start of their creative cooperation.  [Top]
 
Wed 17th Oct 2001 03:42 PM GMT
Web-TV launch
Virtual Business House launches its Web-TV platform, and has presented Grindhouse Pictures as its main content provider for the site, which will include reportages, promos, seminars and regional business news etc. The site is in its infant state and will steadily grow during the coming months. The Web-TV site is reached through Virtual Business House website, www.vbhnet.com , just follow the Web-TV link and you are on your way. [Top]
 
Thu Sept 20th 2001 08:12 PM GMT
ARF (Anti Racist Film Days) trailer produced in Cooperation with Grindhouse Pictures

Anti Racist Film Days trailer (ARF trailer) written/directed & produced by Patrick Von Tourchaninov is produced in cooperation with among others Grindhouse Pictures who sponsored the production with sound equipment and editing facilities. Anti Racist Film Days is an important happening and Grindhouse Pictures is proud to be involved in such events. [Top]
 
Mon Sept 3rd 2001  06:15 PM GMT
Grindhouse Pictures will head Co-Production of interesting sfx short film

Grindhouse Pictures writer/producer Christian Hallman, and writer/director Antonio Tublén starts development of an interesting and character driven short film filled with special effects, animation, and make-up effects. The film will be a co-production between Grindhouse Pictures, Solid Entertainment and others. Production is planned to start February/March 2002. [Top]
 
Mon July 2nd 2001  11:21 AM GMT  11:21 AM GMT  
Grindhouse Pictures creates identity for Virtual Business House
Grindhouse Pictures AB lands production slate of seven six-minute web-TV infomercials for Malmo based Venture Capital Company Virtual Business House. Grindhouse Pictures creatively-directed, wrote, edited and designed the films. The films were produced in order to create an ongoing dialogue between Virtual Business House and the business community in and around the Oresund region. [Top
 
Fri June 1st 2001 01:00 PM GMT
New profile and website for Grindhouse Pictures
Grindhouse Pictures moves to new facilities at Slottsgatan 20 in Malmo. Interactive Internet designer Mattias Hägerfeldt creates a new profile and website for the launch. [Top]