Speakeasy to Me - the Musical
February 3, 2014 - UPDATE
As we're phasing into production, and finalizing casting; the excitement is starting to set in! We'll be making announcements soon!
This musical is written by Alexa Polar, who is set to direct. Adding the beauty in lensing this project will be cinematographer Robin Pabello. Both business partners of Butterfly Angel Entertainment. A boutique (which is quickly growing) production company. Butterfly Angel Entertainment, Alexa Polar and Robin Pabello recently wrapped a compelling documentary entitled America Foreclosed, which has received praise. The duo have quickly moved on to their next, ambitious project, the musical SPEAKEASY TO ME.
Stay posted via our social networks and this website for more information as Speakeasy to Me progresses.
Thanks!
As we're phasing into production, and finalizing casting; the excitement is starting to set in! We'll be making announcements soon!
This musical is written by Alexa Polar, who is set to direct. Adding the beauty in lensing this project will be cinematographer Robin Pabello. Both business partners of Butterfly Angel Entertainment. A boutique (which is quickly growing) production company. Butterfly Angel Entertainment, Alexa Polar and Robin Pabello recently wrapped a compelling documentary entitled America Foreclosed, which has received praise. The duo have quickly moved on to their next, ambitious project, the musical SPEAKEASY TO ME.
Stay posted via our social networks and this website for more information as Speakeasy to Me progresses.
Thanks!
Introducing Our Composer!
February 13, 2014 - UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
We would like to make the official welcome to introduce Speakeasy to Me composer - John DelVento!
John is an established and talented composer with a strong musical background and immense amount of experience to match. A talent to be reckoned with. John holds a creative flair and natural ability to set the mood of any production with his musical talents.
We are pleased to have John a part of this production.
Check out more about John here:
http://www.johndelvento.net/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5816686/
We would like to make the official welcome to introduce Speakeasy to Me composer - John DelVento!
John is an established and talented composer with a strong musical background and immense amount of experience to match. A talent to be reckoned with. John holds a creative flair and natural ability to set the mood of any production with his musical talents.
We are pleased to have John a part of this production.
Check out more about John here:
http://www.johndelvento.net/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5816686/
Principal Photography!
We shot most of the scenes in a whopping 4 day shoot schedule! We went from Costa Mesa to Chino to Orange to Long Beach! The music is coming together nicely for recording on the 10th! We also have one more scene to shoot that same day with our actor Julian Fernandez, who plays Frank! Plus a secret additional scene! More details will be made after the 10th!
The footage we have thus far are amazingly beautiful! We are so blessed for having such an amazing cast and crew team!
You can also now find us on IMDb!
Check it out here:
The footage we have thus far are amazingly beautiful! We are so blessed for having such an amazing cast and crew team!
You can also now find us on IMDb!
Check it out here:
Post Production!
June 29, 2014 - UPDATE
Speakeasy to Me is slowly closing out and finishing it's post-production phase. Our editor David Massena has picture lock and made any color corrections necessary. Our special effects guy, Vincent Mak has added his own special touch to give the project that extra something! And we have Josh Dono to sweeten the sound, as our sound designer. We're truly excited on how this project is coming together. We're looking forward to making some major announcements once its complete!
Speakeasy to Me is slowly closing out and finishing it's post-production phase. Our editor David Massena has picture lock and made any color corrections necessary. Our special effects guy, Vincent Mak has added his own special touch to give the project that extra something! And we have Josh Dono to sweeten the sound, as our sound designer. We're truly excited on how this project is coming together. We're looking forward to making some major announcements once its complete!
We're going to be screened!
February 6, 2015 - EXCITING NEWS UPDATE
Speakeasy to Me has been selected to be screened at the OCC Shorts/Newport Beach Film Festival! We will keep you posted with the exact date, time and location! We're proud of our cast and crew, without you, this couldn't have been possible!
Speakeasy to Me has been selected to be screened at the OCC Shorts/Newport Beach Film Festival! We will keep you posted with the exact date, time and location! We're proud of our cast and crew, without you, this couldn't have been possible!
Newport Beach Film Festival - OCC SHORTS 2015
April 1, 2015 - UPDATE
Tickets for the Newport Beach Film Festival are up for sale on their site! You can find tickets for the screening of Speakeasy to Me there too! We're thrilled about this upcoming screening, it will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 11:00am at the Lido Live Theater. Tickets for that screening are only $5.00. Here's a link to where you can find Speakeasy to Me listing under the Newport Beach Film Festival and can also purchase your tickets there.
Tickets for the Newport Beach Film Festival are up for sale on their site! You can find tickets for the screening of Speakeasy to Me there too! We're thrilled about this upcoming screening, it will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 11:00am at the Lido Live Theater. Tickets for that screening are only $5.00. Here's a link to where you can find Speakeasy to Me listing under the Newport Beach Film Festival and can also purchase your tickets there.
Come Speakeasy to Me - Press Release
April 6, 2016 - UPDATE
As we're gearing up for the Newport Beach Film Festival, Butterfly Angel Entertainment has sent out a press release which has already garnered some buzz. The producers, some of the crew and a few of the cast will be attending a press junket on Wednesday April 8, 2015, being held and given by Orange Coast College. Here are a few links that feature the press release, as well as a link directly to the original press release written.
As we're gearing up for the Newport Beach Film Festival, Butterfly Angel Entertainment has sent out a press release which has already garnered some buzz. The producers, some of the crew and a few of the cast will be attending a press junket on Wednesday April 8, 2015, being held and given by Orange Coast College. Here are a few links that feature the press release, as well as a link directly to the original press release written.
Coming to a theater near you
April 14, 2015 - NEWS
An article from the Coast Report was released, it talks about all the films that will be screening on April 26 at the Lido Live Theater in Newport Beach, part of the Newport Beach Film Festival - OCC Shorts. Our director Alexa Polar and cinematographer Robin Pabello, were both interviewed for the article. You can read more on it here. FYI - Robin's name was misspelled.
http://www.coastreportonline.com/campus_news/campus/article_49b0133c-e2d9-11e4-8a6b-2b7c2d7f82b3.html
An article from the Coast Report was released, it talks about all the films that will be screening on April 26 at the Lido Live Theater in Newport Beach, part of the Newport Beach Film Festival - OCC Shorts. Our director Alexa Polar and cinematographer Robin Pabello, were both interviewed for the article. You can read more on it here. FYI - Robin's name was misspelled.
http://www.coastreportonline.com/campus_news/campus/article_49b0133c-e2d9-11e4-8a6b-2b7c2d7f82b3.html
Newport Beach Film Festival ready to roll for a 16th year
April 17, 2015 - NEWS
Today we were surprise to find a blurb on Speakeasy to Me in an article about the Newport Beach Film Festival. It was mentioned as "one to watch". You can find the blurb online towards the side of the article with the rest of the blurbs. Here's a link and a PDF version of it. On the PDF version, the blurb is highlighted. We're making the news and causing a buzz! Be proud!!!
Costa Mesa barbershop provides backdrop at Newport Beach Film Festival
Hawleywood's is featured in two entries, including "Speakeasy to Me" and a documentary from an OCC filmmaker.
April 17, 2015 - NEWS
Speakeasy gets a nice mention again in the press. Check out the full article for a good read, all to promote the Newport Beach Film Festival, surrounding business support and the local filmmakers connected to both. Alexa Polar, our writer and director, is featured in the article, along with a picture of her posing at one of the locations that was used for the film! This is all to gear up for the festival which will host it's opening gala night on Thursday, but Speakeasy to Me will screen on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Lido Live Theater at 11am, tickets are on $5
Here's link to the films page on the festivals site and where to get tickets:
http://newportbeach.festivalgenius.com/2015/films/speakeasytome_alexapolar_newportbeach2015
To read the article click on this link:
Speakeasy gets a nice mention again in the press. Check out the full article for a good read, all to promote the Newport Beach Film Festival, surrounding business support and the local filmmakers connected to both. Alexa Polar, our writer and director, is featured in the article, along with a picture of her posing at one of the locations that was used for the film! This is all to gear up for the festival which will host it's opening gala night on Thursday, but Speakeasy to Me will screen on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Lido Live Theater at 11am, tickets are on $5
Here's link to the films page on the festivals site and where to get tickets:
http://newportbeach.festivalgenius.com/2015/films/speakeasytome_alexapolar_newportbeach2015
To read the article click on this link:
A shout-out to Newport
Film festival still has a focus on the neighborhood
April 23, 2015 - NEWS
To our surprise, we made the press again. We weren't fully expecting this. It was truly a nice added surprise. The article is by the same reporter that wrote for the Daily Pilot. It was nice getting into a major publication. Here's the article for a good read! Click on the LA Times link below:
To our surprise, we made the press again. We weren't fully expecting this. It was truly a nice added surprise. The article is by the same reporter that wrote for the Daily Pilot. It was nice getting into a major publication. Here's the article for a good read! Click on the LA Times link below:
RAW Talent
August 6, 2015 - NEWS
Speakeasy to Me, was given a quick mention in a blurb in the OC Weekly. Speakeasy to Me was one of three films featured at the RAW Talent Paramount Showcase at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, California. All three films were Produced, Written and Directed by Alexa Polar. The event was a sold out packed event that featured other artists. Here's a link to the blurb!
Speakeasy in CineWomen Magazine!
October 11, 2015 - EXCLUSIVE
Our very own, Alexa Polar, was interviewed in the European industry magazine that supports women in art, CineWomen! They did a full spread on our project Speakeasy to Me! Here's a sneak peek!
Heading Overseas...
March 1, 2016 - NEWS
Thanks to New World Cinemas, Speakeasy to Me will be at the Marche Du Film - Festival De Cannes. Come May 2016, We will be in France.
Winning Miami!
July 30, 2016 - NEWS
We're proud to announce that Speakeasy to Me was won Best Student Short Film at the Film Miami Fest - 2016. Our very own Producer and Director of Photographyt, Robin Pabello was there to receive the award on behalf of the film. This is the second award from the Film Miami Fest, for filmmakers Robin Pabello and Alexa Polar. The first was for their documentary short film America Foreclosed. We couldn't have done it without the hardwork of the crew and cast! Well done everyone! And all of the support from our loving family and friends! Thank you all!
Winning California!
January 6, 2017
What a way to start the New Year! We just received word that Speakeasy to Me was awarded the Gold Award from the California Film Award - 2016, today!!!!! We're excited by the news and we're expecting it. It was a very nice surprise. We're thrill to continue this amazing journey with our amazing crew and talented cast. We seriously couldn't have done it without you! Well done team! We've come a long way for the film that was told could never be....now to move on and make it into something bigger..... ;)