Candlelight Productions

Candlelight Productions Candlelight Productions, LLC retells live events & life moments through artistic multi-cam solutions A few things about our philosophy:

- Life is 3D. is. Art.
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With a humble two-camera beginning at Kassia's bellydance hafla, we've grown into a full-time production company specializing in post-edited and live-streamed multi-camera productions for:

- stage events (dance, musicals, theatre, concerts, etc.)
- life events (weddings, bar mitzvahs, parties, etc.)
- corporate events (presentations, galas, etc)
- promotions (commercials, training & instructional

videos, promo reels, etc.)
- film production (planning, shooting, resource acquisition, post-production, etc.)
- life biographies (living legacies) using existing content (photographs, movies, etc) or a more personal and interactive interviewing approach

Started by founder "Red-Rob" Rothkopf, Candlelight Productions, LLC collaborates with a team of like-minded experts who hold their quality-bar high. Whenever possible, shoot with multiple cameras, otherwise we're retelling events in just 1 dimension
- Sound matters! If it doesn't sound good.. it ain't good
- Collaborate Creatively. Most of our clients are VERY creative.. keep an open mind, work together, and understand what is wanted and needed.
- Play! Stay engaged with the subject matter, and shoot passionately. What you put in, is what you get out, and this will show in the work. HAVE FUN.
- Edit Appropriately. We are storytellers, retelling life, or retelling visions (in the case of original creation). Good editing enhances and makes for a compelling retelling. Bad production will alter the event, and the intent. This is particularly true with theatre and dance productions where preservation of choreography is key, while audiences also want to be entertained, see faces and get in close for technique.
- Trust the crew, and understand each person's strengths

As CP grows its connections, we intend on dispelling all fears about multi-camera productions, whether they be about affordability, suitability, artistic preservation, whatever. And we look forward to the continued journey, meeting and collaborating with more of the AMAZING, Talented, Creative people who keep crossing paths...

because afterall... Life.

In August, we were part of a team creating a short film in just 48 hours, as part of Buffalo's 48-hour Film Project. On...
10/05/2025

In August, we were part of a team creating a short film in just 48 hours, as part of Buffalo's 48-hour Film Project. On Fri night, the film won Best Film and 5 More Awards! 👏

We knew it felt special, but this recognition from the judges and Buffalo community is humbling and heartwarming. Next stop: Lisbon's Filmapalooza!

🎭🎬 NOW AVAILABLE to Watch Here:
https://youtu.be/GdLHcCgAWYc?si=U0Ecm5b2QQ2v2sud

09/24/2025

SO EXCITED to be experiencing the Awesomesauce at Essence of Belly Dance

Essence Essentials (EoBD Festival)

One of the FANTASTIC FESTIVALS we've been with from day 1 is Celebrating *15 YEARS* in March! Even the Unicorns are com...
12/27/2024

One of the FANTASTIC FESTIVALS we've been with from day 1 is Celebrating *15 YEARS* in March! Even the Unicorns are coming to Art of the Belly Festival in OC, MD / Art of the Belly" Belly Dance Festival in Ocean City, MD !

02/28/2024

2 years ago, we Live-Streamed a fantastic middle school production of Aladdin Jr, and were so inspired that we setup a wireless Palanquin-cam for when Prince Ali is carried through the audience!

Check it out at 0:30.... was so much fun! Just came across this moment while doing some cleaning and just HAD to share!

We

10/13/2023

Beautiful things ARE there to look forward to.. breathe and delight in the journey!

08/08/2023

Orlando Bellydance Convention here we come! It's gonna be awesome!

Was reviewing some past dances we've filmed and thinking "WOW -- I sure do love beautiful silhouette moments!"If someone...
07/28/2023

Was reviewing some past dances we've filmed and thinking "WOW -- I sure do love beautiful silhouette moments!"

If someone happened to choreograph an entire dance number in silhouette, I wouldn't complain ... Just sayin'... 😉

Awesome performances at show 1.. show 2 in 15 minutes.. it's a great day to be DANCING!Andy Haefner is rocking the light...
06/10/2023

Awesome performances at show 1.. show 2 in 15 minutes.. it's a great day to be DANCING!

Andy Haefner is rocking the lighting! Gorgeous!

This was among our favorite numbers at Harmonia's inaugural Jazz Ensemble performance last year! SO FANTASTIC! (recomme...
06/02/2023

This was among our favorite numbers at Harmonia's inaugural Jazz Ensemble performance last year! SO FANTASTIC! (recommend watching the video :-) )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBxzUGV0m5w

After *that*, I KNOW this year will be a sold out crowd at Babeville. The 2023 event: Feelin' Good: Harmonia Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Harmonia Vocal Jazz Ensemble Babeville debut! There Is No Greater Love, written by Isham Jones and Marty Symes, arranged by Jennifer BarnesRob Pacillo, direc...

We're 3 productions and 8 shows into Dance Season, and we've only cried 3 or 4 times from the sheer beauty.. not bad! L...
05/15/2023

We're 3 productions and 8 shows into Dance Season, and we've only cried 3 or 4 times from the sheer beauty.. not bad! Lots of bopping and grooving to super-fun themes too!

Here's just one gorgeous moment -- company-name omitted to protect privacy. No fancy lighting -- just.. the moment.

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With a humble two-camera beginning at Kassia's bellydance hafla, we've grown into a full-time production company specializing in multi-camera productions for: - stage events (dance, musicals, theatre, concerts, etc.) - life events (weddings, bar mitzvahs, parties, etc.) - corporate events (presentations, galas, etc) - promotions (commercials, training videos, instructional DVDs, promo reel, etc.) - film production (planning, shooting, resource aquisition, post-production, etc.) - life biographies (living legacies) using existing content (photographs, movies, etc) or a more personal and interactive interviewing approach Started by founder Rob Rothkopf, CP collaborates with a team of like-minded experts who hold their quality-bar high. A few things about our philosophy: - Life is 3D. Whenever possible, shoot with multiple cameras, otherwise we're retelling events in just 1 dimension - Sound matters! If it doesn't sound good.. it ain't good - Collaborate Creatively. Most of our clients are VERY creative.. keep an open mind, work together, and understand what is wanted and needed. - Play! Stay engaged with the subject matter, and shoot passionately. What you put in, is what you get out, and this will show in the work. HAVE FUN. - Edit Appropriately. We are storytellers, retelling life, or retelling visions (in the case of original creation). Good editing enhances and makes for a compelling retelling. Bad production will alter the event, and the intent. This is particularly true with theatre and dance productions where preservation of choreography is key, while audiences also want to be entertained, see faces and get in close for technique. - Trust the crew, and understand each person's strengths As CP grows its connections, we intend on dispelling all fears about multi-camera productions, whether they be about affordability, suitability, artistic preservation, whatever. And I look forward to the continued journey, meeting and collaborating with more of the AMAZING, Talented, Creative people who keep crossing paths... because afterall... Life. is. Art.