SUMMER 2025
Feature Length Film
A FILM ON A MISSION
Our heart is to see vulnerable populations benefit from local filmmaking. 100% of all premiere night proceeds will directly support kids in foster care in our county.
STORIES WITH MEANING
We are considering four excellent scripts, with the final selection depending on cast availability and funding. Click to learn more about the stories on the table.
IMPACTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Our sister studio, Clearwater Summers, is passionate about seeing the next generation of filmmakers rise with character and excellence. We bring college film students on set as crewmembers, providing life-changing experiences with professionals.
SELECT 2024 INTERNS
Joshua
"I learned to really sharpen my skills. We had permission to embellish and explore creatively."
Simone
"It was a lot of hard work, but an amazing experience I wouldn’t trade for the world."
Alita
"I learned to adapt in tough situations while learning all aspects of film - all while making treasured friendships."
Neil
"A special experience. It was such a collaborative and creative environment and I’m grateful to have been part of the team."
2024 TRAILER
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AN ALL-STAR TEAM
Bryan Lee Hudkins
Director / Writer
Bryan's 20 years of industry experience started on the set of "Prince Caspian" in New Zealand. He then started a production company, Dreams in Shadow, that has served clients like Uber, Microsoft, and Hyundai.
Rachel Doyle
Line Producer / Writer
Rachel is a longstanding USDA budget analyst and runs the numbers for Rough Diamond Films. With her financial and project management expertise, she has produced two short festival pieces and one feature length film.
Brinson Davenport
Producer / DP
Brinson and his wife, Marianna, co-own BAMFAM Films, empowering vulnerable populations through filmmaking. Their studio produces high-end documentaries, commercials, and narrative pieces with over 130 completed projects.
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All funds go to essential production costs like food, equipment, lodging, professional crew, stipends, etc.
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FAQ
Tell me about the scripts!
1
"Neil and Isaac Save the World"
Two bumbling Christian filmmakers, NEIL and ISAAC, set out to expose sex trafficking in the big city; however, they have no idea what they are doing until they befriend an unlikely "tour guide", JESS, who is only charging them a hundred dollars an hour.
-based on a true story
2
"Bad Apple Ranch"
An uplifting tale of faith and redemption. When the lives of underprivileged inner-city kids at a foster ranch are at stake, a headstrong girl from the projects teams up with the founders’ heartbroken son in order to save the ranch from being shut down.
3
"Power Chord"
LIZA and her fiancé MATT's small-town band faces financial struggles and the threat of breakup until they get the chance to collaborate with internet heartthrob SILAS. Tensions rise when SILAS offers LIZA the choice to stay with the band or tour with him, sparking MATT's dangerous jealousy.
4
"Rough Diamond"
Tempers run hot when a liberal California family goes on vacation with their conservative Arkansas kin. The conflict reaches a boiling point when a diamond is found and a dispute erupts over who’s the rightful owner.
How is this tax deductible?
All funds are processed through our sister studio, Clearwater Summers, a nonprofit organization acting as a fiscal sponsor for Rough Diamond Films, LLC. Questions? Contact us for more details.