Happy Holidays Film

On the Verge - Episode 3

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:42:16 +0000

Check out the latest from On the Verge! SPIF Productions/aM's newest project. Episode 3 stars HH supporting Actress, Brigitte Ashley!
i'm in limbo

For more info go to www.vergegirls.com

IF YOU REALLY WANT IT, YOU DO IT! Exclusive interview with S. Mohen, director of the feature "Happy Holidays"

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:11:24 +0000

S. Mohen recently graduated from Chapman University, but before academics achievements she graduated as a filmmaker, when I asked her who are you? she said "I am just a regular girl, I love dancing, love to go to the movies and I have a cat, but if I have to define myself, I've to say that I'm a filmmaker". I don't consider her to be an ordinary girl though, at 20 years old she already made a feature film against all odds, including some teachers at Chapman that said to her, "you cannot do this it's just too ambitious". It took determination, but she recouped her money, she's developing her second feature and she's producing a web series call On the verge. I think the risk was worthy. She writes about what she knows. After finishing the script of Happy Holidays her friends started encouraging her to do it. 33 days on set over 6 months, a winter break, a summer vacation and $5,000 later she had it in the can. (A winter break and a summer vacation, I'm wondering if the title of the movie comes from doing this). It took a lot of courage and support from the crew and actors, sometimes they had to bring their own food to the set, sometimes they took advantage of the meals plans at Chapman but the reality is that they confronted every obstacle, they endured they learned and they made a movie. Dillon Morris, director of photography of the film gave me this trivia: All the people involve in this film were under 22 years old. Kudos to them. Here the interview. ...and if you want to see the film, you can get it here. Check out the interview at : http://guerrilla-filmmaking.com/

On the Verge - Episode 2

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:05:06 +0000

Check out the latest episode of On the Verge! Starring Happy Holidays writer/Director: S.Mohen and Actress: Brigitte Ashley for more info go to: www.vergegirls.com

Happy Holidays Review on - InsulinFunk!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:41:37 +0000

Happy Holidays is a bit of a strange, but good, film from the mumblecore school of filmmaking. It follows the trials of a teenage painter as she leaves home and her boyfriend behind in DC to attend art school in California and the strains the separation cause. It’s told roughly as a series of chapters taking place before, during and after holidays and how everything has changed in the intervening time. The debut film for writer-director S. Mohen, it come with all of the unfortunate trappings of an indie first feature, especially as video shooting becomes more cost effective and available to more people. By now we’re used to the charming nature of no-budget films with sub-par acting and overly personal stories, but Mohen gets away with it by the skin of her teeth here. It has a lyrical pace, and the (assumed) use of ADR in many of the scenes lends it a kind of European quality in presentation. The subpar acting is kept mostly to the secondary roles in this. Everyone who absolutely needs to hit a cue can, but it sometimes feels like a filmed play more than a film. What it has over other films of it’s ilk is that it contains the A, B and C that so many mumblecore directors seem to despise or fear. It tells a story. Isn’t that what movies are supposed to do?

http://insulinfunk.net/2008/08/18/happy-holidays-s-mohen-2008/

http://www.robixsmash.com/?p=1331

Happy Holidays on IndieFlix

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:34:47 +0000

Guess what! Happy Holidays just got distribution on IndieFlix!! Now available for immediate download at: http://www.indieflix.com/Films/HappyHolidays Check it out!!

On the Verge - Episode 1

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:08:31 +0000

Wanna know what's going on with 'Happy Holidays'?

Find out in the new internet web series by SPIf Productions 'on the verge'

Episode 1 has just come out!!!

www.vergegirls.com

On the Verge - Episode 0

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:49:37 +0000

Check out Episode 0 of the new Internet documentary run by 'Happy Holidays' writer/director S.Mohen Also Starring 'Happy Holidays' Co-Actress, "Brigitte Ashley" For More info go to www.vergegirls.com or www.myspace.com/onthervergeshow!

Buy DVD's!!!

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:47:05 +0000

Want to finally see "Happy Holidays"? Step 1 Watch this:

All proceeds go to festival entries and SPIF Productions! www.spifproductions.com

This is a limited addition of the movie! Signed by the Cast & Crew! Get it now before it gets more expensive and less cool! Step 3 Vote for us at www.fromheretoawesome.com/happyholidaysfilm Woohoo!

FHTA - Results

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:38:54 +0000

Here's the news. We got into "From here to Awesome" but because of logos, specifically a beatles t-shirt worn by Clarissa, our film cannot be included in the showcase! However, we are working with the FHTA people about more opportunities with other companies, in addition we are going to be submitting to festivals. If you want to do anything to help, a simple "Heads up" to friends and family about buying DVDs at www.happyholidaysfilm.com will do the trick. Or you can contact "From Here to Awesome" at info@fromheretoawesome.com who can better answer your questions. Don't stop the beat! Sarah Mohen For more information on the festivals "HH" wins to www.happyholidaysfilm.com For the first episode of "On the Verge" (due this week) go to www.vergegirls.com or www.myspace.com/onthevergeshow and hang tight for info on SPIF Productions next feature 'True Perfection'

On the Verge

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:04:58 +0000

Check out SPIF Productions next project "On the Verge" www.vergegirls.com Watch the S.Mohen teaser to see footage from the premiere!! Also watch Supporting Actress's Brigitte Ashley's Teaser Stay tuned for "From Here to Awesome" Results!!!

S.Mohen on Coin-Op TV this past May 10th

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:23:47 +0000

Check out the latest interview!!! Coin-Op TV Live - Sassy Mohen 'Happy Holidays'

Watch This Episode on www.theStream.tv

S.Mohen on Coin-Op TV

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:04:09 +0000

Some of you may remember about a year and a half ago, S.Mohen and Jeff Whitlatch were on Coin-Op TV to talk about the shooting of the film thus far.... well she's going to be back on it again, talking about the DVD, the end of the project and a bunch of other cool stuff!! To watch it go to www.thestream.tv at 8PM PST this Thursday May 1st! to check out the old video (my how things have changed) watch it here! oh yeah... and vote! www.fromheretoawesome.com/happyholidaysfilm

S.Mohen's Directors Reel (Clips from Happy Holidays)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:49:35 +0000

Wanna sneak peak at Happy Holidays?? S.Mohen recently had to compile her first directors real for a competition called "First Cut Film Series" (www.firstcutfilmseries.com) And she's releasing it to you guys...because...guess what....DVDS ARE COMING SOON!! this isn't chronological, and only 10 minutes of the film...so keep that in mind! you will be able to purchase the long anticipated film! check it out! :) Also, don't forget to vote at www.fromheretoawesome.com/happyholidaysfilm!

Happy Holidays Buttons!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:39:16 +0000

OMG! Buttons are so cool! Here are the official HH buttons! All proceeds will go to the festival fees and DVD making of the film...which is to be very soon....get ready!

they're pretty rad. Get em while they're hot!

Happy Holidays on Ourstage

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:38:12 +0000

BIG NEWS! Happy Holidays has recently teamed up with... For this AWESOME thing Here's how it works, for every person that clicks the image below and signs up through an Ourstage.com account through us...we get a dollar! which will go to festival feeds, dvd processing etc! So if you not only want to check out a really cool and fun website AND help us out, I highly suggest doing it!

You've Helped My Film Happy Holidays Raise:

So if you want to see Happy Holidays FINALLY sign up!