CANDY JAR COMPLETES CHANNEL 5 ADVERTS!

Candy Jar Films was asked by 'What's in the Bible?' to produce a series of short 'stings' to appear during ad breaks for the Channel 5 TV series 'The Bible' broadcast on Channel 5 in November.

Created by Phil Vischer, famous for producing VeggieTales, 'What's in the Bible?' sets out to teach kids (and parents!) the story of the Bible. Many of us know the stories of Moses, Noah, David, and Jesus, but in this ground-breaking new family video series, the audience is shown how they all fit together to tell one big, redemptive story. In 'What's in the Bible?' Buck Denver and his friends take the audience on a journey through the whole Bible, featuring witty dialogue, fast-paced animation and catchy tunes.

The Candy Jar team set out to interview children from local schools about their knowledge of the Bible, using funny and interesting responses to create the stings. Shot in front of a 'green screen', we then replaced the background with a variety of different colours in post production.

Thanks to Albany Road School and Roath Primary School for allowing us to come in and film during the day.

Candy Jar Films is available for all kinds of filming work - big or small. Please get in touch to see how we can help you.

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BRYN'S A HAPPY CHAPPY! HERE'S WHY...

Bryn Lloyd is our Media Assistant and joined Candy Jar in August thanks to the Jobs Growth Wales Scheme. The Scheme supports businesses in recruiting young people aged between 16-24 by subsidising the wages of the new recruit for the first six months of their employment. Acorn Recruitment in Newport worked closely with Candy Jar to help them take Bryn on full time through JGW.

Candy Jar Ltd has found the scheme to be a great boost. Taking away the risk of recruiting new staff has meant the Directors can focus on building the company and using the extra help to do more. With big plans for the future, JGW could well be the helping hand that pushes Candy Jar up to the next level as a creative business.

Bryn has proved to be a great asset to the team, and has settled well into his role.

He says: "My job covers the two sides of the company – video production and publishing. Because of that, it's impressively varied. One day I may be copy editing a new book title, the other I might be out on a film shoot. It requires a broad set of skills and in my time at Candy Jar so far, I've learnt some valuable lessons about the industry."

Bryn is a Glamorgan University graduate, having studied Film for three years. "My course was almost entirely theoretical, so I didn't have much of a chance to get 'hands on' with camera equipment or anything. However, working for Candy Jar has meant taking on exciting challenges where I have learned more practical skills, such as using a digital camcorder or editing in Final Cut Pro, so naturally it's enormous fun."

Bryn has benefitted greatly from his first full time employment since graduating: "It's great to be in the office – because the work is so varied, no two days are the same and I'm grateful to have had an opportunity to play my part in Candy Jar's exciting growth over the coming months."

CANDY JAR COMPLETES PROMO VIDEO FOR BLACK MOUNTAINS SMOKERY

Black Mountains Smokery is a family-run artisan food business based in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. Their award winning smoked foods are well received by local chefs and perfect for effortless entertaining, easy suppers and picnics as well as smoked salmon gifts and hampers delivered to the door for all occasions.

The Candy Jar team were asked to produce a series of videos that would help to raise the profile of the smokery via social media. We filmed over two days, visiting various locations across Powys - and also got to sample some delicious food!

Watch the videos here:



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CALL FOR NEW AUTHORS!

Have you written a non-fiction book? Then please get in touch with us here at Candy Jar.

Our current non-fiction books include One Woman’s War, Men I Have Known and Companions: Fifty Years of Doctor Who Assistants. Upcoming titles include A Personal Portrait of The Royal Family, The World Championship Boxing Quiz Book and See You in September. In short we’re an insatiably diverse company hungry for new ideas – so what’s yours?

We would, in particular, welcome books about TV & film, comedy, music, history and nostalgia. Well anything really – just get in touch with your idea.

Please email shaun@candyjarbooks.co.uk

AUTHOR TERRY IN HIS LATEST ACTING ROLE

 

Kangazang! author Terry Cooper has just completed filming low-budget gangster movie '10 Per Cent'.

Terry plays 'Bad' Eddie Goodman, a small-time entrepreneurial robber, who ends up in a spot of bother after he is contracted to rip off a den of unsavoury villains. Terry isn't unfamiliar with acting having recently acted in a sci-fi short called 'The Halycon' filmed in Leeds (you can watch a trailer here). He also starred in the award-winning short film 'Frankly' last year and previously as an extra on 'Torchwood' and the feature film 'Outlaw' (2007).

In this new role, Terry really enjoyed playing his part in this gritty drama (rated 15 for violence and adult language) which features humour, stunts, violence and suspense. 10 Per Cent, written and directed by Cardiff-based film student Chris Bevan, is currently in post-production and will be released in the summer at The University Of South Wales.

Photos by Steve Upham (used with permission).

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EILEEN TO APPEAR ON THE ONE SHOW!

Eileen Younghusband (author of 'One Woman's War' and soon-to-be-released 'Men I Have Known') has just completed filming for the BBC’s The One Show. She was approached by the TV show’s producers to talk about her World War II experiences, in particular her work in the Filter Room. Here's how her day of filming went last week:

"It was a day starting at 9 o'clock filming with the presenter Marty Joplin in my house and then a 12 o'clock we had lunch in a village by the Severn Bridge. Transferring to a Land Rover, we headed into the depths of the countryside across a very muddy field which was licensed for rocket launching. We then got stuck in the mud in the middle of a vast field and had to be pulled out by the farmer and his tractor!As we waited for the rocket to be set up and launched, it was glorious sunshine but just when it was ready, torrential April showers and a thunderstorm arrived with vivid lightening. so we filmed under an umbrella. The first two rockets failed to ignite so we had another wait back in the Land Rover. The third was successful but we again filmed in pouring rain.

We did two filmings with a rocket. The second successful one launched well but it should have had a small parachute emerge as it landed so as not to break the rocket – this one failed to open! Fortunately this part was not filmed but the rocketeers were left with a very expensive ruined rocket! After that, we filmed in the Land Rover discussing maths whereupon the sun came out and an enormous rainbow appeared.

We moved to a narrow lane where they set up a model V2 with its correct markings, nose down in the grass, and we then explained all the calculations, waving my slide rule in the air – I was told to explain it clearly and simply! Unfortunately Marty’s mike was not working and then the camera got rain on its lens but we eventually did two good takes. Finally the order came to WRAP!

By then it was 6 o'clock. I was driven home via Newport railway station to drop off Marty, arriving at 7 o'clock in the evening, absolutely shattered.... Quite a day!"

The date of broadcast has yet to be confirmed, but we will post an update as soon as we know.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Best wishes for 2013 from all of us here at Candy Jar!

We've got some really exciting projects lined up for this year so subscribe now for our sweet updates!

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AN EX-OFFENDER INTERVIEWS HIMSELF!

Dru Mackenzie was convicted for fraud in 2008 but has since rebuilt his life with the help of friends and family. He now runs a successful coach business with two business partners and is currently developing his career as a TV presenter.

We were asked by Dru to film and edit an interview that would explore his background and help to tell his story – offering up some insights into why he made the mistakes that he did, and how he successfully got himself onto the 'straight and narrow'.

You can watch a clip of the interview here:

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year from all the staff at Candy Jar!

We have a number of exciting projects lined up for 2012, including new book titles, videos and TV projects - so watch this space!

CANDY JAR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO PICK N MIX OFFER!

The current economic climate means that we all have to be a bit smarter with our money, and to help you Candy Jar Films is pleased to announce a special offer on promotional videos. The new Pick 'n' Mix service allows you to choose which features you want in your video, in order to keep down the cost whilst delivering exactly what you need.

The packages we offer are:
Package 1 - Three features from the list below - £475
Package 2 - Five features from the list below - £975
Package 3 - Seven features from the list below - £1,475
Package 4 - All features from the list - £1,975

The features available are:
1. Standard titles and contact details.
2. Interview with yourself conducted at your business premises.
3. Shots (both still and moving) of your product / service / business premises.
4. Voice Over describing your product / service / business.
5. ‘Green Screen’ interview enabling us to use any background of your choice.
6. Background music.
7. Your logo at the beginning and end of video.
8. Simple animated graphics to enhance your video.
9. ‘Voxpop’ interviews with customers.
10. Establishing shots of your area, town, or city
11. Additional interview with a member of staff or customer.
12. Rolling titles explaining your product / service / business premises.

We can also offer some extra options if you really want to make your video stand out, such as:
- Animation
- Celebrity / High quality impersonator voice-over
- Actor / Presenter to help promote your business
- Motion graphics (including animated logos/branding)
- Special FX
- Drama-based scenarios
Please be aware that prices for these will vary according to specific requirements.

To find out more, please call 029 2115 7202, Contact Us or visit us at www.candy-jar.co.uk