Catch the world premiere of Brandon’s new piece for Trombone Octet, Firethorn, this Sunday, April 11. The piece will be live streaming at 7pm CT as part of the 13th Annual TCU Trombone Summit on TCU’s School of Music YouTube page.
SCI FI MIAMI
ALMA’S POND is an official selection of the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival.
The festival takes place virtually Feb 23 - 28. Passes available at miscifi.com
SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL
The short film ALMA’S POND can be seen at this year’s virtual Santa Fe Film Festival.
The Santa Fe Film Festival celebrates all facets of cinematic arts – in New Mexico, regionally and globally. The annual event honors everyone working both on and off screen to bring the best of film creation, production and showings to the public and focuses on bringing together distinguished industry specialists and all movie lovers through accessible screenings, panels, workshops and parties!
But this year the entire event will be online from Feb 17 - 21. You can get an ALL ACCESS PASS through XERB for $35 or buy tickets for the Chicks and Flicks time block (a collection of shorts with the main characters are female) featuring ALMA’S POND for $3.99.
ALMA’S POND
Directed by Roger Lay, Jr.
Starring Kirsten Robek and Lauren McNamara
Original score composed by Brandon Moore.
Synopsis:
Margaret is a frustrated twelve-year-old who’s run away to her Aunt Alma’s mountain cabin to escape her parents’ constant arguing. When she arrives, her caring aunt helps Margaret realize that things are not always what they seem. Together the two unravel the mystery behind an occurrence that haunts their past and is as heartbreaking to Alma as it is to Margaret. Based on best-selling author Bruce Coville’s popular YA short story, The Thing in Auntie Alma’s Pond.
TROMBONE SUMMIT
13th Annual TCU Trombone Summit
SUNDAY April 11, 2021 and MONDAY April 12, 2021 with guest artists masterclasses by Abbie Conant, Brian Hecht, Christopher Davis, David Perkel and a youth pedagogy round table lead by Joe Dixon
with Dr. Michelle Flowers, Dr. Chris Sharpe, Carlito Chavez, Ashley Cox, Josh Stover, Tony Bianchetta, and Dr. Jon Gill!
Plus the world premiere performances of commissioned works by James Stephenson and BRANDON MOORE by the TCU Trombone Choir!
The event will be virtual this year streaming live from the TCU YouTube channel for FREE! We hope you can join us for this exciting event.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
PERFECT STRANGERS
Brandon Moore recently scored a short film titled PERFECT STRANGERS, marking his third collaboration with writer/director Ana Barredo.
PERFECT STRANGERS is about two people meeting during the COVID quarantine and filmed entirely during lockdown.
In December the short was an official selection of the Alternative Film Festival (ALTFF) and won a Best Writer - North America (Short Category) award for Barredo.
The short is now released through Amazon Prime and can be seen on Vimeo.
ALMA'S POND AT SPIFFEST
Alma’s Pond is the story of young Margaret, a frustrated twelve-year-old who’s run away to her Aunt Alma’s mountain cabin to escape her parents’ constant arguing. Together the two unravel the mystery behind an occurrence that haunts their family and is as heartbreaking to Alma as it is to Margaret.
This new supernatural thriller based on one of the most popular short stories from best-selling author Bruce Coville, joins the selection of short films competing at this year’s edition of the prestigious California-based international film festival taking place this November.
The San Pedro International Film Festival was founded to celebrate the diverse culture and community of San Pedro with a wide spectrum of independent films, documentaries, and shorts. SPIFF focuses on works that express fresh voices and differing global perspectives, with the intent that these films enlighten audiences while providing invaluable exposure for filmmakers, local and international.
This year’s edition of the festival will be streaming online, allowing film fans around the world to experience the competing films from the comfort and safety of their home.
For more details & updates visit www.spiffest.org
ASMB SOUNDTRACK ON APPLE MUSIC
The ALIENS STOLE BY BODY soundtrack is available to download/listen through Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify or wherever you get your music content.
Here is a clip from the cue "Battle on the Mentat Planet"
MOORE ALIENS IN FSM
The online magazine dedicated only to the music of film and soundtracks, Film Score Monthly Online, interviewed Brandon for its August 2020 issue. He once again chatted with Kristen Romanelli for the article titled, Moore Aliens, where they discussed the differences and challenges of scoring a sequel.
The official soundtrack is available from Back Lot Music. Download and listen on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. The movie is available on DVD and on demand.
ROMFORD FILM FESTIVAL
THE YEAR I DID NOTHING has been selected to be part of the 2020 Romford Film Festival. Now in its fourth year, the Romford Film Festival shows movies from first time filmmakers to some of the most established names on the independent film scene over a packed 7-day event.
The Romford Film Festival is one of the first film festivals to take place physically since the pandemic began. It will occupy multiple screens at the Premiere Cinemas above the Mercury Shopping Centre.
TYIDN to screen on Aug 14 (Fri) at 8pm.
Premiere Cinemas - Romford (20 min. commute via rail from central London).
For tickets: https://www.romfordfilmfestival.com/buy-tickets
ALIENS STOLE MY BODY -- NOW AVAILABLE
Bruce Coville’s magical, best-selling book series has come to life again, this time with ALIENS STOLE MY BODY.
Deputy Rod Allbright’s body has been stolen by B’KR, the cruelest villain in the galaxy. Stuck on a planet, our heroes go on a mission to find the only one who can stop B’KR.
Now available on demand and on DVD! Join the Galactic Patrol’s high-flying adventures in this thrilling sequel to ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK.
Watch the movie now through Amazon Prime and Apple TV or own the movie on DVD!
SOUNDTRACK OUT NOW!
The soundtrack for ALIENS STOLE MY BODY is now available from Back Lot Music!
Download through Apple Music and listen on Spotify…
1. The Doomstar
2. Return of the Galactic Patrol
3. BKR’s Revenge
4. The Renegades
5. Gwen Remembers
6. Grab the Throttle! / The Mentat Planet
7. Arly Bung / Mentat Map / The Root Balls
8. Finding Dad / Captain Grakker’s Escape
9. The Time-Strider
10. Billy Becker’s Psychic Scanner
11. Battle on the Mentat Planet
12. Allbright for Allbright
13. Two Minds in One Brain
14. Mickey’s Taste Test / Father and Son
15. Family Reunion
16. Arly at the Door / BKR’s Prisoners
17. Alien vs. Alien
18. Fight on the Doomstar
19. Saving the Family / A Toast to the Galactic Patrol
EAST LA FILM FEST
This Friday, July 24, the East LA Film Fest is taking place virtually through YouTube and Facebook.
Brandon’s short film SAFE DISTANCE is among the many movies film fans can watch for free. The director Adam P. Cray will be there with other filmmakers for a virtual Q&A.
Watch at the East LA Film Festival’s Official YouTube channel
Watch on the East LA Film Festival Facebook Live
Festival starts at 7pm PST.
ASMB DVD PREORDER!
ALIENS STOLE MY BODY is now available for pre-order from Universal Studios Home Entertainment! Check out the Amazon.com link to order.
The Galactic Patrol is back but they’ve lost Deputy Rod Allbright’s body! It’s been stolen by B’kr, the most fiendish villain in the galaxy, which leaves Rod’s mind sharing one body with his annoying cousin, Elspeth. Stranded on a mysterious planet, our young heroes embark on a mission to find the only being who can stop B’kr, Art Allbright, Rod’s dad! Drawn into a web of alien plots that test their courage, they team up with the crew from the Good Ship Ferkel including Phil the plant, voiced by George Takei. Join the Galactic Patrol’s highflying adventures in this thrilling sequel based on the bestselling book series from acclaimed author Bruce Coville.
ALIENS STOLE MY BODY
On August 4th…
Rod, Elspeth, and The Galactic Patrol are back to save the planet and find Rod's dad in ALIENS STOLE MY BODY, the sequel to ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK and based on Bruce Coville's best-selling book series.
Featuring the voice of George Takei as Phil The Plant!
Check out the new trailer below!
Rod, Elsbeth, and The Galactic Patrol are back to save the planet and find Rod's dad in the next movie based on Bruce Coville's best-selling book series. Featuring the voice of @GeorgeTakei as Phil The Plant. Own #AliensStoleMyBody on DVD & Digital 8/4 https://t.co/C8e5PYEgjv pic.twitter.com/P8SHWaZArB
— Aliens Stole My Body (@AliensAteMyHW) July 15, 2020
ROOMIE
ROOMIE, a new short film written and shot entirely during the pandemic self-quarantine of 2020, features a new original score from Brandon and is available on YouTube today.
Just as Jessica is attempting to accept her quarantined lifestyle as the new normal, things start to unravel. Starring Tracy Clifton and Directed by Michael Benni Pierce.
Watch the full short here:
NOW ON DVD...
THE YEAR I DID NOTHING is now available on DVD. You can purchase a copy through Amazon starting today, November 26th.
The movie had a successful festival season winning 4 Best Feature awards and a Best Female Director award. The San Francisco Examiner called it “…a funny story filled with heart.”
SUPER DUPER
Brandon’s first short film for director Adam P. Cray, SAFE DISTANCE, will be making its North American theatrical premiere on the rooftop of the Montalbán Theatre as part of the Super Duper Diversity Film Festival. It's going to premiere on Wednesday November 20th, time: TBA.
Follow @superduperdiversityff on Twitter and Superduperdiversityfilmfestival.com online for details on tickets and showtimes.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL WINNER
THE YEAR I DID NOTHING wins Best Long Narrative of Philippine Focus at the Cebu International Film Festival of the Philippines.
The festival took place over the weekend and featured movies, shorts, and documentaries from all over the globe. CEBU.IFF also aims revive the Visayan film industry and further support the development of Philippine produced films that have a global reach.
This was THE YEAR I DID NOTHING’s international premiere.
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
THE YEAR I DID NOTHING has announced its international premiere in the Philippines at the Cebu International Film Festival on Sept 25.
For details, go to www.cebuiff.org
FULL LENGTH Films PH Focus category
TWIFF
Dates have been announced for The World’s International Film Festival (TWIFF) in San Francisco where audiences get another chance to see THE YEAR I DID NOTHING.
The World’s Independent Film Festival (TWIFF) is dedicated to recognizing filmmakers from around the world and all walks of life, as well as celebrating films that raise awareness to global and local issues.
Festival dates are September 28-29 and all screenings take place at the New People Cinema on Post Street. Get all the festival info and tickets at TWIFF 2019’s official website.
