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Helicon Arts Cooperative
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35 years old
Hollywood
United States



Last Login: 7/14/2009
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"A return of film noir with endless repeat value [that] burrows deep. James Kerwin offers up a magnetic force, not just for the questions posed that must be considered and argued over and analyzed according to ourselves, but also in Kipleigh Brown. Chase Masterson is astounding... from sultry chanteuse to haunting spirit. The performances are intertwined tightly with the expert cinematography by Jason Cochard, the evocative, moody jazz-infused score by Kristopher Carter, the costumes by Sara Catherine Curran, and atmospheric production design by Jill Kerwin. There is brilliance here that demonstrates the best of what independent filmmakers strive to do. ½"
-Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat

"James Kerwin has come up with a fresh and stylish take on film noir. Imagine if Warner Bros. gave Lauren Bacall the chance to play a female version of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe or the Continental Op. Actress Kipleigh Brown gets that chance. Chase Masterson turns in some amazing work as a sexy torch singer to aid in her case. Deliciously photographed under the creative eye of Jason Cochard, Kerwin weaves us a tale of intrigue and metaphysical darkness. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a unique, refreshing look at a popular genre. Well worth seeing."
-Ain't It Cool News

"YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a rare find -- a movie that is smart, suspenseful and soulful all at the same time. Chase Masterson is a standout... Her beauty and her amazing voice as the Singer make for a sharp, sultry and unforgettable character."
-Craig Tomashoff, executive editor, TV Guide

"A brilliantly executed independent film. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a soulful and thought-provoking metaphysical journey."
-Tony Toscano, Talking Pictures

"A lush, moody neo-noir. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is a hit on the festival circuit, winning over audiences and earning accolades. Chase Masterson melded her producer side with her actor side in a thoroughly effective way."
-Sarah Kuhn, Back Stage

"One of the true joys of the festival circuit, YESTERDAY WAS A LIE offers distinct visual flair and no small amount of intrigue. Chase Masterson's chemistry with Kipleigh Brown is really something special. The real star, though, may be writer/director James Kerwin. Somewhere between a requiem to a lost love and a metaphysical poem, LIE is unquestionably the work of an auteur. Rarely do you come across such a modest production so balanced in heart, soul and mind, not to mention a sizable amount of style. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE absolutely delivers."
-Cal Kemp, Collider.com

"Successfully merges an interesting plot into a film noir and sci-fi crowd-pleaser [with] a notable performance by Kipleigh Brown. James Kerwin delivers a film that will entertain both young and old."
-Accolade Film Awards

"One of the most imaginative indie films of the year. This one certainly deserves your attention."
-Tony Tellado, Sci-Fi Talk

"Like Blade Runner before it, YESTERDAY WAS A LIE manages to meld film noir and science fiction into a fresh new world unlike anything we've seen before."
-iF Magazine

"Take a cast with enviable experience, add it to the mysterious ambiance of film noir, then swirl it together with a visionary writer/director and you are bound to get one outstanding film. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE is akin to the impact of poetry on the human soul. It is a film to be savored... swirled around the palate like a fragrant glass of wine."
-Nathalie Taylor, The Village News

"A mindbending story. Kipleigh Brown brings a new edge to the film noir genre."
-Melanie Addington, Scene

"Soft and rich... dark and foggy... misty and mysterious. Kipleigh Brown is lovely and fashionable... Chase Masterson is a beautiful chanteuse. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE runs the gamut between Blade Runner, The Twilight Zone, and one of those Humphrey Bogart crime films. Beyond its tones of dark and light is a world of distorted reality."
-Rowan Harrison, Indie Express

"I've seen this flick three times and each time I see it, it gets better. It's like watching Citizen Kane... as the film reveals itself, it draws you in. ½"
-Punk's Movies, KXRK 96 FM

"A profound, marvelously intertwined story. This is what indie films are all about."
-Jani Fleet, KSTU FOX 13

"Chase Masterson's vocals are stunning. This is the most compelling psychodrama film that I've ever seen."
-poet Michael C. Ford

"Ingenious, moody and thought-provoking. Chase Masterson gets to stretch her wings and your curiosity whenever she's on, crackling with a mysterious energy that really lights up the screen in all those glorious film noir close-ups."
-author Larry Nemecek

"Kipleigh Brown is the symbiosis of femme fatale and antihero. YESTERDAY WAS A LIE explores the divine that hides itself in each tone between the black and white of existence."
-Ivan Maljkovic, World of Noir

"See this mind-bending film. It will blow everything you know about life right out the window."
-Suzy Soro, Where Hot Comes To Die

"The beautiful and talented Kipleigh Brown exudes Bacall... Chase Masterson is very sexy. Boldly filmed in black and white, the Kristopher Carter musical score Kerwin deftly uses only adds to the surreal atmosphere."
-Samuel K. Sloan, Slice of SciFi

"A seriously amazing movie."
-Bart Leahy, Rhetoric & Rockets


Best Narrative Feature — Sunscreen Film Festival

Golden Palm Award — Mexico Intl. Film Festival

Best of Show — Accolade Film Awards

Best Feature — Foursite Film Festival

"Best of the Festival" selection — Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival

Best Feature and Best Cinematography — Fargo Fantastic Film Festival

Best Producer — LA Femme Film Festival

Best Feature — Secret City Film Festival

Best Fantasy Feature and Best Fantasy Actress (Kipleigh Brown) — ShockerFest Intl. Film Festival

2nd Place (Best Feature) — Berks Movie Madness Film Festival

Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography — Visionfest

Best Film Noir — Route 66 Film Festival

Finalist (Best Feature) — Central Florida Film Festival

Finalist (Best Film Noir) — Heart of England Intl. Film Festival

Best Feature — Wrath of Con Film Festival

Finalist (Best Feature) — Twin Rivers Media Festival

Best Live-Action Feature — Lake Forest Film Festival

Best Feature and Audience Favorite — Brilliant Light Intl. Film Festival

Best Fiction Feature — Backlot Film Festival

Winner — Bronze Telly Award

Most Creative — OmegaCon Film Festival

Gold Director’s Choice Award — Park City Film Music Festival

Winner — Panavision New Filmmaker Grant


Intl. Alchemy Conference

BayCon

Sunscreen Film Festival

Xanadu Las Vegas Independent Film Festival

El Sawy Intl. Film Festival Egypt

Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts Festival

Foursite Film Festival

Con Nooga Independent Film Festival

Macon Film and Video Festival

Phoenix Comicon Film Festival

Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival

CamboFest

Barbados Intl. Film Festival

Galaxy of Stars Sci-Fi Filmfest

St. Louis Intl. Film Festival

Harvest Moon Film Festival

Queens Intl. Film Festival

Fargo Fantastic Film Festival

LA Femme Film Festival

Secret City Film Festival

ShockerFest Intl. Film Festival

Movies On a Big Screen

Berks Movie Madness Film Festival

Tacoma Film Festival

Wildwood By the Sea Film Festival

Twin Cities Underground Film Festival

Visionfest

Route 66 Film Festival

Estes Park Film Festival

Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival

Central Florida Film Festival

Washougal Intl. Film Festival

Downtown Film Festival

West Hollywood Intl. Film Festival

Comic-Con Intl. Independent Film Festival

Lazy Dragon Con

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival

Riverside Saginaw Film Festival

Planet Ant Film and Video Festival

Heart of England Intl. Film Festival

Wrath of Con Film Festival

Motor City Comic Con

Tupelo Film Festival

Tallahassee Film Festival

LepreCon Film Festival

Twin Rivers Media Festival

Trenton Film Festival

Indie Spirit Film Festival

Fallbrook Film Festival

Lake Forest Film Festival

First Take Film Festival

Brilliant Light Intl. Film Festival

Backlot Film Festival

OmegaCon Film Festival

SSG Screening Series

Park City Film Music Festival

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About me:
Named after the abode of the Muses in Greek mythology, Helicon is dedicated to the production of intelligent cinema and theatre with an emphasis on artistic merit.




Who I'd like to meet:
A non-profit arts organization has very little hope of thriving without community support. Both individual and corporate donors are essential to our financial health. We hope you'll consider supporting our efforts with a tax deductible donation.

If you'd prefer not to donate online, please contact us and we'll gladly make alternate arrangements.

Helicon Arts Cooperative (tax ID 20-1223928) is operated as a non-profit, non-stock corporation within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the regulations thereunder.

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Helicon Arts Cooperative has 778 friends.
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Becoming Family





Jun 23 2009 8:05 AM

Hope you had a great Father's Day weekend!

TypecastingFilms.com
CinevolveStudios.com
CEO & Lady Entrepreneur





Jun 11 2009 8:02 PM

Hi! Don't forget to help fight homelessness by watching the movie "Skid Row" online - Eyesoda.com's proceeds will go to homeless orgs in the US. You can support this cause by going to http://www.eyesoda.com/film/44 and buying a ticket for just $4.
Lelia Broussard





May 30 2009 7:58 PM

hey sweetie, got a big favor to ask...Hotel Cafe on june 8th, I need
a big crowd there for that show, can you help out? tell people, tell
yourself, show up, clap and scream loudly, bring 20 people?
yes? :) thank you for reading this far! will I see ya?
xo
lelia

ps. i am on at 8:00PM (www.hotelcafe.com for more info)
CEO & Lady Entrepreneur





May 26 2009 9:32 PM

Hi! Don't forget to help fight homelessness by watching the movie "Skid Row" online - Eyesoda.com's proceeds will go to homeless orgs in the US. You can support this cause by going to http://www.eyesoda.com/film/44 and buying a ticket for just $4.
Author Jerry Cates Celebrity book scout





Apr 14 2009 12:48 AM

Happy Easter James
CEO & Lady Entrepreneur





Apr 14 2009 12:48 AM

Thanks for the add! Help fight homelessness by watching the movie "Skid Row" online - Eyesoda.com's proceeds will go to homeless orgs in the US. You can support this cause by going to http://www.eyesoda.com/film/44 and buying a ticket for just $4.
Timescape Fantasy (Richard Stiles)





Apr 10 2009 7:18 PM

Captain Superhero™ is fighting for you, good people of the world!
Xanadu Las Vegas





Mar 31 2009 7:26 AM

Just a reminder about Xanadu,an awesome convention in LasVegas from April 17-19 at the Plaza hotel. www.xanadulasvegas.com
Check it out!!! Sci-fi, gaming, horror,anime,an Independent film fest,some amazing special guests!!! You don't want to miss this!!
Mike Hall / Film Score Composer





Mar 26 2009 11:22 PM

Many Thanks for the add! <br />Keep me updated on your upcoming projects <br />& the best to you~
ParodyMovie





Mar 1 2009 11:20 PM

Thanks for adding us.
Hans Karl MUSIC





Feb 20 2009 7:34 PM

Many thanks for the add and here's hoping that this year is a banner one for you and your film(s)! Best, Hans Karl - Film and Instrumental composer
www.hanskarlmusic.com
Shawn Schaffer, Director of Photography





Jan 18 2009 8:08 PM

Thanks for the add! Visit my page and check out my new Director of Photography Reel. Feedback welcome!
John





Jan 9 2009 2:21 PM

Hi there! Thanks for the friendship!

Great work guys!!!
Jamie McCall™





Jan 9 2009 2:03 AM

How's the premiere go this past weekend? My apologies that I wasn't able to make it, I really wanted to. Congrats on all your success thus far & more in '09!

~jMc
Author Jerry Cates Celebrity book scout





Dec 31 2008 5:22 PM

Happy New Year James.

Jerry and Toni
MyCrew





Dec 26 2008 8:56 PM

Happy Holidays and have a Happy New Year from the MyCrew.biz Staff!!
Author Jerry Cates Celebrity book scout





Dec 24 2008 8:39 PM

Merry Christmas James...

Jerry and Toni
Gary (a.k.a.) Mr. Spock





Dec 12 2008 7:53 PM

Greetings and salutations,

My best friend Mark Williams (a.k.a.) Admiral Kirk needs your vote to win a Star Trek: TOS Captain's Chair in the final round of the Roddenberry.com's 2008 Member of the Year contest. Mark and I "Gary (a.k.a.) Mr. Spock" are best known for our "Kirk And Spock" shows that we put on at conventions. The 2008 STARBASE INDY convention on Thanksgiving weekend featured us as part of their main entertainment. We had performed "Spock's Brain". I hope that we can get the video of our performance on YouTube in the near future.
Another great reason to vote for Mark is that I only live a few miles from his house! After all, I have been and always shall be his friend.

http://www.roddenberry.com/motyr1.php


Live long and prosper!
CAPT Gary Barclay Chief Security Officer USS Endeavour @ www.ussendeavour.net
Starbase 06 CO @ sb06.starfleet-command.com
Starfleet Command Q1 Deputy Chief Of Public Affairs @ www.starfleet-command.com
Visionfest Promoting domestic Filmmaking





Dec 6 2008 4:11 AM

hi

I just saw the bulletin, about the DVD release, i'll come back to offen to see whats new.

see you
irene

P.S.
Call for Entries for the 9th Edition of VisionFest is now OPEN!!


Hello Filmmakers and VF fans,

VisionFest '08 was a huge success and now it's time for us to gear up for our 9th edition, which will run for five evenings in June 2009.

To submit your new project or to enter our Feature Screenwriting Competition, please check out our SUBMIT option on our Web site at: http://domanivision.org/submit/
Great Northern Video





Dec 5 2008 8:59 PM

Thanks for the add!
Philip M. Noir P.I.





Nov 27 2008 11:35 AM

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Author Jerry Cates Celebrity book scout





Nov 25 2008 8:08 PM

Have a great Thanksgiving James.

Jerry and Toni
NEO f/x





Nov 24 2008 4:11 PM

James,

Great to hear about the showing! Glad we could help out and I look forward to work on your next film!
Visionfest Promoting domestic Filmmaking





Nov 4 2008 6:13 PM

thanks for adding me, you movie was cool to watch, i love that is was done in black and white.

see you
irene
Charlie Rengel





Oct 14 2008 1:40 AM

Hope you had a great weekend, James. Happy Birthday.
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