Columbus, Oh., March 11, 2002 - Today, 7M Pictures announced the activation of its web site www.7mpictures.com which will highlight short films, movie trailers, music videos and innovative commercials.
"The launch of 7mpictures.com gives us a chance to showcase ourselves as diverse filmmakers," says Kevin Carr, C.E.O. of 7M Pictures. "Our goal is to establish ourselves as a business that can make profitable entertainment. And 7mpictures.com gives us a chance to show the world that we can produce entertaining and creative content that people want to watch."
7mpictures.com features short films, sample commercials and movie trailers that are available for download using QuickTime and Windows Media Player. In the initial launch, the short films highlighted are Cute Dog and Eyesocket News: Gas Main. Both films are under 2 minutes and will give cyberaudiences a quick glance into the humorous, outrageous and creative talents of the folks at 7M Pictures. New films and other content will be posted weekly.
Trailers for three other 7M Pictures projects are also available. Included are the critically acclaimed Going Corporate and the award winning short films Ghost Reader and MANN. Directed by Kelly Carr, Ghost Reader won the "Best Drama" audience award at the Drop Your Shorts film festival. Jon Osbeck and Kevin Carr's MANN shorts - a "live action cartoon" - won the "Best Comedy" audience award.
Also included in the initial launch for 7mpictures.com are a handful of spec commercials produced by 7M Pictures. New commercials will be posted periodically, and the first ones to hit cyberspace are spec projects produced for Procter & Gamble's Bounty paper towels and the Volkswagen Jetta.
"7M Pictures is a new kind of entertainment company, building its business from a grass-roots level," says 7M Pictures President John W. Mader. "We are a company of professionals with practical filmmaking and business experience."
Fans of 7M Pictures can return to www.7mpictures.com weekly to see new short films and entertaining commercials. Also included on www.7mpictures.com are useful links for filmmakers and information on the company's officers.
"Whether you're a fan of short film content on the Internet or a Hollywood producer looking for new and innovative talents, there's a reason to visit 7mpictures.com - and keep visiting," says Mader.
About 7M Pictures
7M Pictures seeks to make Columbus, Ohio the "Hollywood of the Midwest." By sidestepping the skyrocketing costs of California-based businesses, 7M Pictures will capitalize on Ohio's low cost of living and steady economy to produce economical and profitable motion pictures and television programs that can compete head-to-head with the offerings from major studios. For more information on 7M Pictures, visit www.7mpictures.com where you can find short films, trailers, music videos and innovative commercials posted weekly.
