After many months in pre-production, MINDSCAPES finally starts production on May 19th. Locations throughout the summer include not only CT but also shoots in Florida and NY. Watch for details.

The next FVFC film mixer will be held at the Maple Tree Inn in Simsbury on Thursday, April 18 at 7pm. For more info call Nancy at 860 676-8878.

Atlantian Films, Connecticut’s newest film studio, recently had their first costume and make up tests to determine which “look” works best for the upcoming film, MINDSCAPES.

The screen tests were held at the Atlantian Films studio in New Hartford and several cancer survivors were invited to take part in the test shoot. Tracey Gamer Fanning, president of the CT Brain Tumor Alliance of West Hartford was one of the many in attendance for a chance to see what movie making is about.

Atlantian Films is in the process of creating a cancer foundation known as the “Cancer Survivors Who Can Charities.” The foundation would allow cancer patients who wish to learn the art of filmmaking to do so by working on a local production. Brian Spectre, the president of Atlantian Films and a 20-year cancer survivor, wants to help dispel the myth that people with cancer are helpless. “There’s a lot of discrimination against those who are ill,” said Mr. Spectre. “Our organization wants to make sure such discrimination doesn’t happen.”

The Hair Loft of Avon sponsored the CSWC wardrobe and screen test. All of the staff donated their time to benefit cancer and the owners catered the event. The Meat House of Avon generously provided the food for the evening.

Atlantian Films has filed all documents with the state of Connecticut to qualify for eventual 501©(3) status. Production for “Mindscapes” is scheduled to begin in May and will continue shooting in and around the Farmington Valley throughout the rest of 2013.

For more information on Atlantian Films and “Cancer Survivors Who Can,” email Atlantianfilms1@gmail.com.

It’s been a terrific week for Atlantian Films. On Tuesday, Brian Spectre (owner) and Maura Fitzgerald (producer), appeared on the popular afternoon talk show “Better Connecticut” with Scot Haney and Kara Sundlan. This week also allowed them several local radio interviews as well as an article in the February issue of Hartford Magazine.

We have been so fortunate to have so many newspapers, magazines and radio interviews relating to “Mindscapes.” We had a lot of fun recently on WZBG 97.3 in Litchfield.

Atlantian Films, LLC would like to publicly thank the following organizations for their generous donations: UConn Health Center and Dunning Sand & Gravel in Farmington, Minuteman Press in Avon, The Matrix in Danbury, Jeannine Fundraising, Co. in New Hartford and the Farmington Valley Film Commission. With the help of these and other donators, the state’s newest film production company is becoming a reality.

Atlantian Films, LLC is currently seeking interns for several upcoming productions slated for early 2013. Interns should be enrolled at a CT college/university and be majoring in film/theater/communications. Looking for ambitious, hard workers willing to work long hours for college credit. Those interested should send resumes to: semirzian@snet.net.

Congratulations to Brian Spectre, owner of Atlantian Films, LLC. Though production has been delayed a few months, the film company is back on track with a new studio/office space in New Hartford, CT. 2nd unit shooting has already begun and main production is expected to start up in the next two months. Stay tuned for more exciting news.

The next Film Commission meeting will Be held on Tuesday, June 19 at the Lime Bar at Riverdale shoppes in Avon. As usual, the start time will be 7 pm.

Auditions by appointment. Looking to shoot a multi-million dollar science filction in and around the Farmington Valley. Looking for actresses between the ages of 21 and 35 to play the part of evil supervillians with telekinetic powers. Must be physically fit as this is an action oriented film. Audtions will be held in April/May by appointment. Send resume and headshot to Brian Spectre at Atlantian Films: briweapon2@aol.com.