Sunderland Ward Film Productions in Production stages
For many years the Sunderland Ward has produced short films
and animations for their own interests and also to enter into the
Oscars Awards competition that have been held in the Sunderland Stake
since 1997. Sunderland Ward films are produced by entire
amateurs
and a zero budget with all members of the Cast and Crew being just
regular Church members.
On this page you will be able to find information
about the latest news regarding the film productions of the Sunderland
Ward. We hope to gradually include each film for you to watch from
here, however due to youtube time-limit limitations its not so easy.
But once we find a suitable video host site we will hopefully have them
all for you to see and enjoy. If you have any films from the Sunderland
Stake or other LDS Churches
worldwide you would like to share or are interested in taking part in
one of our productions contact us to let us know.
The Diamond
The Sunderland Ward is currently
in the production
stages of their latest film entitled The Diamond. This is a comedy film
that follows the progress of three local idiots who have the bright
idea of stealing a precious diamond from the local museum. With its
visual humour this is set to be homage to films such as Police Squad
and Naked Gun.
The Taxi
Another film entiled "The Taxi" (working title) is currently in the
very early stages of production with early testing of visual and
special effects. This film is set to be an action film and one that
will push the bar even higher producing a greater standard of film from
the Sunderland Ward. It aims to be visually stunning action packed film
that will not disappoint.
Previous Film Productions:
Mission: ImpossibleThis was the very first Sunderland Ward film produced for the very first Oscars competition in 1997. As the title suggests this film was based on the old TV shows of Mission: Impossible, but with added humour. This film took numerous awards at the Stake Oscars Awards and set the early standard for the Oscars films.
Indiana Nephi
and the Search for the Brass Plates
This
was Sunderland's first and so far only animated film. This film was
based on the common story from the early chapters of the Book of Mormon
but with a modern feel to it. Produced entirely in macromedia flash,
this film also awards for its originality but also showed what could be
done with no video camera and just basic computer equipment but with
a simple effective idea.
Lock, Stock and
Two Smoking Bibles
This
film also continued the improvement progress in the quality of
the
Sunderland Ward's films. This film was produced in with a gangster feel
to it, but was mainly a light hearted look at everyday things within
the Church's culture. Due to some misunderstanding, or perhaps
jealousy, by certain individuals at the time this film was seen as
being a bit controversial. However, as always, this only helped create
more interest in the film.
The A-Team
Again the bar was raised in this classic from Sunderland Ward with
their own rendition of the 80's classic TV show - The A-Team. With the
script and direction of Michael Bell and Kris Clark this film contained
all the usual aspects that made the original such a cult classic, and
as such this film has been held as one of the favourites amongst
members of the Sunderland Ward. It helped set a new standard for any
further films from the Sunderland Stake to follow.
Doctor Who
Although this is perhaps not one of the most popular of the Sunderland
Ward's films, this films saving grace was the new grounds it made in
technological advancement. The complexities of making Doctor
Who 'believeable' helped discover and learn new techniques that would
help shape all further films and form a base from which to improve
film special effects as well as their look and feel.
James Blonde -
Soarfinger
The quality of films produced by the Sunderland Ward continued in this
fun homage to one of the all time British classics - James
Bond. This film brought new improvements in visual and audio special
effects as well as creating a taste for bigger and better stunts. James
Blonde has helped become a catalyst to create further excitement
and greater appreciation for the art of film making amongst
members of the Ward which energy we hope to harness to make bigger and
better films in the future.