Feature Films
Mustard Man
A college dropout marooned in his hometown discovers himself through the eclectic lifestyle of a rock and roll band.
DIRECTED BY |
Roman Lynch
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Mustard Man
Mustard Man marks the debut feature film from Merlin Productions. Principal photography took place from June to August 2023, with a production budget of $7,000. After an extensive post-production process, which concluded in April 2024, the film had its official premiere at The Screening Room in Tucson, Arizona. Additionally, it was showcased at UCSB in California and CU Boulder in Colorado.
Written by |
Roman Lynch & Zach Mund
Starring |
Zach Mund, Albert DiCesare, Joseph Arioto, Ben Jacobsen, Annessa Buggy, Arianna McCarty
Synopsis
KJ leaves school, unsure if he'll ever return. He arrives home, only to find that his parents have moved without telling him. Directionless, he meets an old friend and joins a ragtag rock band, paving the way for an eventful summer.
Release Date |
June 10, 2024
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Shorts
Who Killed Bradley?
Two clueless roommates, one dead body, and zero plans—what could go wrong?
DIRECTED BY |
Zach Mund
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Who Killed Bradley?
Written by |
Zach Mund
Starring |
Zach Mund, Charlie Nevitt, Albert DiCesare, Natalie Sargent, Kyle Varra, Travis Griffin
Synopsis
College dimwit Ryan finds his roommate Bradley dead on the floor, with all signs pointing to him as the culprit. Believing him to have been murdered, Ryan recruits his best friend Marc to help investigate Bradley’s offbeat friend group at that night’s party. As the list of suspects dwindles, the pair must pretend as though Bradley is still alive, leading to an amusing bout of Weekend at Bernie’s style antics in classic whodunnit fashion.
Release Date |
November 16th, 2024
Banito
Two brothers in search of their families gold find more than they bargained for in the unforgiving enviorment of the Rocky Mountains.
DIRECTED BY |
Roman Lynch
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Banito
Written by |
Roman Lynch
Starring |
Albert DiCesare, Zach Mund, Charlie Nevitt, Rob McAleavy
Synopsis
In the heart of the snowy Rockies, two brothers set out to reclaim the gold buried on their father's stolen land. But when danger strikes, Teddy Banito is forced to seek vengeance. How far will he go to honor his family's legacy?
Release Date |
February 3rd, 2023
Antho
An anthology of six films, Antho explores the visions of 3 different directors through several different genres and characters.
DIRECTED BY |
Ethan McAleavy, Zach Mund, Roman Lynch
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Antho
Written by |
Ethan McAleavy, Zach Mund, Roman Lynch
Starring |
Albert DiCesare, Zach Mund, Charlie Nevitt, Rob McAleavy
Synopsis
Three directors. Six stories. One unforgettable movie. Antho is a gripping anthology that weaves together tales of crime, horror, tragedy, and comedy. The six chapters — The Visitors, Sh-Boom, Hostage, Gradescope, Retrospection, and Hush — each offer a unique glimpse into the artistic choices of the three directors.
Release Date |
Aug 26, 2022
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Commercial
Cosmos Institute
Filmed select highlights from a keynote address featuring Cosmos Institute Founder and Chair Brendan McCord.
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Filming and Shorts
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Comos Institute Event
When |
September, 2024
Where |
University of Colorado Boulder
Production
Merlin Productions had the privilege of capturing a distinguished live event at the University of Colorado Boulder for the Cosmos Institute. The event featured a keynote address followed by an interactive Q&A session with Brendan McCord, the esteemed Founder and Chair of the Cosmos Institute. Through our expertise in event coverage and storytelling, Merlin Productions ensured the event's impactful moments were preserved to be shared with a wider audience.
Post-Production
Merlin Productions then used post-production resources to skillfully edit the live event footage into engaging, shareable content for social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. These concise, captivating posts were designed to maximize audience engagement and effectively promote the event across digital channels.