Friday, July 29, 2011

The Farm...Behind the Scenes!

In a previous blog, we introduced to you the cast of The Farm. We just want to say again how fortunate we feel to work with such gifted people!

Now it is time for you to meet our film crew! We may not have monetary riches, but we are incredibly rich with talent!

Our crew:

Producer/ScreenWriter: Rocky Karlage
Assoc Producer/Casting: Victoria Vardon
Director/Editor: Steve Olander
Art Director: Tony Vardon
Composer: Cal McCarthy
Casting Assistant: Holly Neelie
Lead Makeup Artist: Heather Ryan
Assistant MUA: Mary Ann Bonk
Special FX: Terry Ryan, Matt Ryan
Still Photographer: Danny Nader
Web Developer: Torrance Smith
Graphics: Sharon Watkins
General Manager: Traci Watkins
Paranormal Film Consultants:
Tom Watkins

Yes! Filming is happening and there will be EXCITING news coming your way soon! In the meantime, enjoy these pics behind the scenes of The Farm

In this photo:
Steve Olander (Director), Victoria Vardon (Associate Producer/Casting), Steve Olander II (Boom Operator)



In this photo:
Victoria Vardon (Associate Producer/Casting), Tony Vardon (Art Director)


In this photo: Our Makeup & Special FX team


In this photo:
Alana Kaniewski (Estella), Heather Ryan (Lead Makeup Artist)



In this photo:
John Chiara (Johnny), Steve Olander (Director)


In this photo:
Richard Phillis (Sheriff Franklin), Steve Olander (Director)



In this photo:
Our cast and crew taking a much needed break!

Now that you've seen some exclusive behind the scenes pics, make sure to check out our latest Special FX video...just another example of the excellent work being done on The Farm! It's creepy...you've been warned!


The Farm - Bloody Special FX!

Lilly's World...


It is the early 1800s, in “Small-town,” Ohio.

In the background, you may have seen bountiful cornfields, wooded landscapes, clear skies, and heard sounds of rushing water.

This was during a time when fashion revealed the social class of an individual, games filled with laughter were the highpoints of the evening, manners and etiquette were expected, and this elegant era ushered in a movement of artistic pursuits so powerful they remain with us to this day.

There was no way to know then that the death of a little girl would span generations and affect us so profoundly. Like the music and poetry of this golden era, the little girl remains with us, as well.

As we fast forward to a new century, a young man, is walking down a country road. The setting: a sunny yet cloudless summer day. It was during a time when people didn’t feel it necessary to lock their doors during the day. Most felt safe, except for this young man who encountered a full-bodied apparition, shifting in and out of focus, offering him a smile that chilled him to the bone. He somehow knew that this would not be the last he would see of her. He was right.

Years later in November 2009, older and much wiser, Mr. Rocky Karlage, President and creator of Ghost Walk, sat down to pen a narrative that some find difficult to believe. However, he tells of us his experiences with such conviction, that even the most die-hard skeptics begin to open their minds to the possibility that yes, there does in fact exist the possibility that spirits are real.

We know “the little girl” is real.

In the beginning of Ghost Walk, “the little girl” was a constant spirit companion to Rocky, and also the basis of a character in our story. She was given the name Lela to indentify her fictional character in the Ghost Walk saga. While we no longer spend the time moderating our MySpace profiles as we have in the past, we encourage everyone to visit the profile of “the little girl” for the purpose of learning more of her character and getting to know her through her journal entries. Understand that these writings, while reflecting the nature of the fictional character, are also strongly tied to the real ghost child and we are now sure of her true name.

We welcome you to the world of Lilly!

Lilly has chosen to speak through psychics or mediums at times when she’s needed to communicate. With the help of these special people, this is how we discovered her true name. Lilly has always communicated with Rocky first and foremost, and she quickly became less frightening than his earlier experiences suggested. It was upon discovering her actual name that she seemed to begin opening up and sharing more about her life and the tragedy surrounding her death, which we suspect was at the hands of a relative. She has shared so much with us in recent years and we feel compelled to share with you details, as we can tell them.

Before reading further, please realize that our priority is keeping Lilly safe and that will remain our priority, no matter the situation. We protect her. We take her safety seriously and we ask that you do the same. When she feels threatened she retreats, will hide behind Rocky, and he can sense how she feels. When she is scared, her friends do all they can to guard and comfort her. Trust is important.

Lilly has proven herself to be quite a girl! She is intelligent beyond her years (we believe she may be 12 or 13 years old), she has a mischievous and delightful sense of humor; she can be quite persistent when she needs to get a message across, and she has adapted well to today’s technology using it as a way to converse. She finds music and videos to tell us things she likes and things she doesn’t like. We get a glimpse into her mood by the songs she chooses and these songs almost always have a strong and important meaning behind them. However, she’s been known to pick playful songs too! She chooses her own profile pictures on her Facebook page to let us, and you, know how she’d like to be seen, and these pictures change often. Pay attention. We implore you to hear what Lilly is trying to say.

While there are details we can not pass along at this time so that we may protect Lilly, as well as ourselves, we can tell you one of the most important things about her is she loves her friends. She has reached out to some whom she knows she can trust. She has visited those closest to her. She has particularly enjoyed time with the Haunted Dolls living in the home of Tom and Traci Watkins. Lilly adores dolls! She does not like to feel alone but on her journey she has suffered a great deal of loneliness and at times has felt incredibly lost. We feel in time she will pass on and find the peace she so truly deserves, but until that time comes, Lilly has much she wishes to accomplish.

Having traveled so far through such a forlorn and painful journey to get to where she is now, Lilly is remarkable in that she still has so much love to share. Despite all she has been through, she is an amazing bright spot in our lives. Our hope is that you will become her friend and share your love and support with her.

Ghost Walk Productions, LLC is in the process of creating an updated version of Lilly’s story. We’ll be detailing more about her life and death, more about who she is, and she has friends who have graciously chosen to share their experiences concerning Lilly. Until the book is released, please visit Lilly on Facebook and take the time to read her notes, watch her videos, and look through her pictures. You will be astounded at all our cherished, sweet girl has to offer.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

THE FARM HAS GONE LIVE!!!

Exciting news, friends! "The Farm" has gone LIVE!

Our newest fundraising campaign has begun! Stop by and check out the awesome gifts you will receive for helping out this film project.

You get the chance to become part of this horror/paranormal movie!!

Go here to see the perks and benefits of helping us create this film!

Be sure to watch the teaser vid, too!

The Farm on IndieGoGo

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

True Meaning of Ghost Walk...

(IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THIS BLOG WAS WRITTEN ON THE EVENING OF MAY 30, 2011)

To know the people of Ghost Walk is to know true friendship. We are a dedicated group of people who, along with our personal daily struggles, give freely to this project. We wake up everyday looking forward to the time we’ll set aside just to spend volunteering for Ghost Walk, and it is during these times we’ve bonded and grown close to one another in a most spiritual way. We live all over the world. We have gotten to know each other solely during online chats, work meetings, and emails. We use Facebook to share photos of our families and share our triumphs and defeats, our joy and our sadness, and through all of this, we’ve created a bond we know can never be broken. We invite others to share in this kinship, always learning who is sincere and who is not. Loyalty is important to us and we continually cherish those who have remained loyal for these past years.

Everything we do comes from the heart. We’re blessed to be a part of Ghost Walk and to be a part of each other’s lives. Don’t misunderstand…we’ve argued! Boy, have we argued! But, it is our devotion to this project and to one another that helps us weather these storms. There is nothing too big for us to handle together!

And that is what we do…we get through everything…the good and the bad…TOGETHER. We know there is nothing in this world we can not do as long as we lean on each other.

Tonight is not about promoting. Tonight is about friendship and love. It is about faith, trust, and unbreakable unions.

We’ll leave you with this thought. It has been our motto since the beginning. We live it everyday.

“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf,
and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”
~ Rudyard Kipling

Monday, May 2, 2011

What Makes Ghost Walk So Special?

What makes Ghost Walk so special?

Most of us are struggling during these tough times. It is hard enough for us to make ends meet, let alone find extra pennies to donate to those in need. We all hope for a positive change in our own lives and the lives of others. Most of us find ourselves asking the question “what can I do to help?” It is a known fact that performing an act of kindness can boost our spirits when things aren’t going quite like we wish they would.

Ghost Walk is not a true charity, in the literal sense of the concept. Most everyone looks for an organization who clothes the homeless or feeds the hungry, and when reading a plea from Ghost Walk, probably most feel their donations could go towards a better cause. It’s possible most believe we are just out to make a buck. It is also likely that when folks realize we’re in the entertainment business, they begin to feel we just care about becoming famous.

The staff of Ghost Walk NEED for everyone to understand these shallow misconceptions are NOT what we are about.

So what is it about us that makes us special? The truth is, we’re just like you. We’re Moms and Dads - most with young children, some of us home school our children while working part time jobs, some of us work hours outside of our homes that consistently exceed your average 40 hours per week, we have bills to pay, we struggle with gas prices, we have health issues and hardships. We are just like everyone else. What makes us special is our incredibly intense faith in what we do for Ghost Walk. This is not about money or getting famous. If that were the case, we’d have given up many years ago! That’s right…YEARS. We’ve been at this for years, volunteering our time, talents, blood, sweat, and tears and not one of us has made a dime. We’ve never given that fact second thought and that is due to FAITH. Faith in the story, faith in each other, faith in Ghost Walk. Period. Some of you might not even know that in addition to our tireless volunteer efforts given to Ghost Walk, in addition to our personal lives, some of the staff also spend countless hours making crafts to sell to help fund Ghost Walk. We consistently go that extra mile to ensure the success of Ghost Walk. We will never go away and we will never give up.

To date, we’ve kept this project afloat with just our abilities. We’ve come this far using only our skills and talents. We’ve managed to bring to our friends and fans videos, original music scores, a newsletter, an e-magazine, merchandise, and we’ve written until our fingers bled to bring you the story of Ghost Walk. Our website is a labor of love developed with no finances at all. Visit our site and you will immediately see our dedication to this endeavor. We’ve managed to accomplish quite a lot with no money! Now, it is time to take it to the next level.

WE CAN NOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT.

We have never asked anyone to donate large sums of money. It is unreasonable to expect our friends and fans to make that kind of sacrifice. What we are asking is simple: whatever you can give and there are so many ways exciting ways to help Ghost Walk!

Our newest, most exciting project is our Haunted Path E-Zine. We are truly stoked about this one! In each issue, we’ll be bringing you news, articles, interviews, fiction, art, photography, reviews of books, movies, and the latest in the paranormal world. Primarily paranormal in theme, we also feature interviews and articles from 'realms other' than the spooky and supernatural. The cost is phenomenal at only $4.99 for a safe download, $9.95 (plus postage) if you’d like a hard copy mailed to you, and this publication is also available for Kindle! Payment is conveniently handled via PayPal, but if you wish to pay by another method, we’re happy to accommodate you so please contact us via email. Visit our Haunted Path website and purchase issue #4 today!

If you are interested in arts and crafts, visit The Mercantile and see what wonderful items we have for sale! Get our sexy, official Ghost Walk t-shirt and visit Spooky Hollow Art for some astounding, unique, one of a kind artwork for purchase. We are so proud to offer these magnificent items to you, but act quickly on the shirts because we’re just about sold out and these won’t be produced again!

If you’d like your donation to go to a specific project, then visit our website for The Farm. This is a true story based on real-life events of our President and Ghost Walk creator, Rocky Karlage. Check out our latest video teaser and see what you think and make sure to check out the perks that come along with helping us produce this film!

Click here to watch our VIDEO TEASER #3!

As always, Ghost Walk is eternally grateful to each and every one of you for your continued friendship! Your donations are appreciated more than you know!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Ghost Walk Productions - our new Business Website!

It's new! It's fresh!  It's us!

Ghost Walk Productions is now it's own website!  Thanks to our web developer Torrance Smith, we now have the professional arm of Ghost Walk in place on the web.  This is where our 'office' resides and where we will conduct business old and new.   More features will be added to it in the near future, but please take a look at our 'office':  http://ghostwalkproductions.com



Our main website Ghost Walk Live (http://ghostwalklive.com) has always been aimed at the entertainment, paranormal, and interactive friend areas.  Changes are coming to it in the future with more areas for interaction and for you!



Join us in our haunting and very cool abode