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08/07/2021

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07/10/2021

Locally made sci-fi movie by Colonie filmmaker peers into the void

See y'all tonight or tomorrow! Sat 7PM, Sunday 7 and 8PM

Science fiction allows us to explore our worst fears and wondrous hopes. “A Void,” a short feature created by Colonie filmmaker Joe Gietl, does the former. Featured this weekend at The Madison Theater…

07/08/2021

Locally made sci-fi movie by Colonie filmmaker peers into the void

Come on out this weekend, back to theaters, and support local filmmaking!

Science fiction allows us to explore our worst fears and wondrous hopes. “A Void,” a short feature created by Colonie filmmaker Joe Gietl, does the former. Featured this weekend at The Madison Theater…

07/06/2021

APB Film Collective, Stickboat Films showcase new film, 'A VOID' | Nippertown

Countdown to this weekend's screenings! Come back to the theater with A VOID!
https://www.nippertown.com/2021/07/02/apb-film-collective-stickboat-films-showcase-new-film-a-void/

ALBANY — Troy's APB Film Collective is returning from the pandemic with some new films. The Collective, along with Stickboat Films, is holding multiple public encore screenings of director Joe Gietl’s latest short film, “A VOID,” on July 11, at Madison Theatre. The showings will be at 7 and ...

04/23/2021

04/03/2021

What a great film, crew, and director! Can’t wait to release this one!!

Hi everyone!

Joe the director here. I took a nice long, much-needed hiatus from the void that is Facebook to buckle down with the team. Now I'm back, baby, to share with you that our movie A Void is nearing its arrival! The truth is we need your support now more than ever!

I know what you're thinking, "Hey Joe, what the heck took so long?" All I can say to that is the freakin' pandemic, man. Also, special things take time. I promise you we weren't slacking. With that said, I believe it will be worth your wait.

I look at this movie, and it's surreal to me what we were able to accomplish with a little budget and a lot of ambition. I'm endlessly grateful to my team for that. This looks like a million bucks. If any of you have movie dreams of your own, get in touch with the guys at APB Films. It's been a beautiful experience making this movie, and it's only further solidified for me that this is what I have to do for the rest of my life. It makes me feel alive, truly, and I feel privileged to do this with such a fine group of people.

A friend once told me before I made my first movie Museum that you're' lucky if you get 60 percent of what's in your head on the screen. However, the greatest compliment I can pay to everyone involved in A Void is about 90 percent of what was in my head is up there. I’d say the other 10 percent are things I would have never dreamed of. It's been a crazy journey from just a seed of an idea to watch it grow into its final form. After nearly four years of it living in my mind, it'll be a strange but somewhat sad relief to be rid of it.

Lastly, one thing I can always take away from this experience and look back on with immense pride is how we didn't settle for just "good" any step of the way. We wanted this thing to be as great as it could be. I'll be forever proud of that determination and persistence of vision.

Now that things are semi getting back to normal and winding down, we couldn't be more excited to share our film with you. From here on, updates will be coming at you regularly here and on @a_voidfilm on Instagram, including movie poster, teasers, trailers, and other content up until the very near release date that will also be coming at you soon. We're still figuring out the best way to roll it out, but I would love to do some kind of private screening/premiere that's safe for everyone (near and far) so the movie can be experienced how it was intended. We are currently exploring the best options to make that happen.

With that said, thank you for your patience and support. I hope you're all staying safe and doing well. We'll see you all soon!

04/02/2021

Timeline Photos

Hi everyone!

Joe the director here. I took a nice long, much-needed hiatus from the void that is Facebook to buckle down with the team. Now I'm back, baby, to share with you that our movie A Void is nearing its arrival! The truth is we need your support now more than ever!

I know what you're thinking, "Hey Joe, what the heck took so long?" All I can say to that is the freakin' pandemic, man. Also, special things take time. I promise you we weren't slacking. With that said, I believe it will be worth your wait.

I look at this movie, and it's surreal to me what we were able to accomplish with a little budget and a lot of ambition. I'm endlessly grateful to my team for that. This looks like a million bucks. If any of you have movie dreams of your own, get in touch with the guys at APB Films. It's been a beautiful experience making this movie, and it's only further solidified for me that this is what I have to do for the rest of my life. It makes me feel alive, truly, and I feel privileged to do this with such a fine group of people.

A friend once told me before I made my first movie Museum that you're' lucky if you get 60 percent of what's in your head on the screen. However, the greatest compliment I can pay to everyone involved in A Void is about 90 percent of what was in my head is up there. I’d say the other 10 percent are things I would have never dreamed of. It's been a crazy journey from just a seed of an idea to watch it grow into its final form. After nearly four years of it living in my mind, it'll be a strange but somewhat sad relief to be rid of it.

Lastly, one thing I can always take away from this experience and look back on with immense pride is how we didn't settle for just "good" any step of the way. We wanted this thing to be as great as it could be. I'll be forever proud of that determination and persistence of vision.

Now that things are semi getting back to normal and winding down, we couldn't be more excited to share our film with you. From here on, updates will be coming at you regularly here and on @a_voidfilm on Instagram, including movie poster, teasers, trailers, and other content up until the very near release date that will also be coming at you soon. We're still figuring out the best way to roll it out, but I would love to do some kind of private screening/premiere that's safe for everyone (near and far) so the movie can be experienced how it was intended. We are currently exploring the best options to make that happen.

With that said, thank you for your patience and support. I hope you're all staying safe and doing well. We'll see you all soon!

12/29/2020

It’s that time of year again…The APB’s inappropriate yule log! Share with your friends, family, or anyone that needs a good laugh after such a terrible year!
https://vimeo.com/493885002

12/22/2020

Yule Log 2!: Electric Boogaloo Bois

It's here! Happy Holidays!
https://vimeo.com/493885002

This winter...Snowflakes will fall. An APB Holiday Production! in collaboration with the Troy Foundry Theater Starring: David Girard Ethan Botwick and Shayne Cameris Filmed…

12/08/2020

WMHT Public Media

These folks are killing it!! Troy Foundry Theatre is the spirit of this great city!

The Troy Foundry Theatre produces new and challenging theater productions that explore popular culture and important issues of the day. Lara Ayad chats with Artistic Director, David Girard, and Producing Executive Director, Emily Curro, this week on AHA! A House for Arts. Watch Wednesday night at 7:30pm or anytime online: wmht.org/aha

12/02/2020

‎Back Porch Podcast on Apple Podcasts

in anticipation of MANK being released, our producer John W. Yost went on the Back Porch Podcast to debate Fincher's top 5. Spoiler alert, Alien 3 didn't make it. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fback-porch-podcast%2Fid1536190344%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0dkMIGSZhz2UWRrf6oFFfsh0OMWDVZTDM3qmJP0VQ3FKXaT_murXfGKE8%23episodeGuid%3D1233c05f-916c-4992-9769-672423795740&h=AT0ys13dkswbKIS-gsDfjwYLvpt7T7WIHqabtQyrgw1f3kMETIjPQn_UzsakZ7_iaogEgMqBlXdqhQ371BdTLXekC6pobI6NmAsutXOupimQRdWNbAF4Dugtu2IULycO3guJc-s

‎Comedy · 2020

11/30/2020

Slamdance Reveals Full Lineup For 2021 Hybrid Edition, Launches ‘Unstoppable’ Programming Highlighting Disabled Creators

We are headed back to Slamdance with Chris Bell's fantastic film Trammel! Congrats to him and the cast/crew of this fantastic film!

Like all festivals, the Slamdance Film Festival is set to shift to a hybrid fest for its 27th edition — but it isn’t holding back on its programming as it will feature 20 feature film p…

10/15/2020

‎Breaking Out of Breaking In: Chasing The Dream Team ft. Micah Khan on Apple Podcasts

Great podcast AND a bunch of great thoughts from long time APB collaborator Micah Khan!

‎Show Breaking Out of Breaking In, Ep Chasing The Dream Team ft. Micah Khan - Oct 15, 2020

09/16/2020

Boundaries | Adirondack Film Festival

Boundaries is just one of THREE films the APB helped produce that are showing at one of our favorite festivals!
Thanks to AFF for programming the films! Check out the virtual program this year...it's fantastic!

12/31/2019

Forget going out this New Years Eve! Stay home, curl up on the couch, and ring in the new year right with our Yule Log!
https://vimeo.com/380741789

12/28/2019

Yule Log!

Still some time to fire up our homemade Yule Log! and drink a gallon of egg nog!
https://vimeo.com/380741789

In this, the most joyous of seasons, cuddle up and join the APB for a nice warm fire, and be sure to turn up the volume. Alex Tarantelli as Caroline David M. Girard…

12/24/2019

Troy Foundry Theatre

Troy Foundry Theatre

For Christmas this year we teamed up with filmmaker John Yost and the APB to bring you this twisted holiday tale. Grab a drink and be sure to turn up the volume. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Alex Tarantelli as Caroline
David M. Girard as Steve
Emily Curro as Kathy
Written by John Yost
Cinematography by Jim Powers
Art & Sound by John Stegemann

12/21/2019

Yule Log!

We have had such a wonderful year, what better way to share the warmth than a good ole' Yule Log! Thanks to our collaborators at Troy Foundry Theatre
https://vimeo.com/380741789

In this, the most joyous of seasons, cuddle up and join the APB for a nice warm fire, and be sure to turn up the volume. Alex Tarantelli as Caroline David M. Girard…

12/20/2019

The APB's cover photo

12/20/2019

Stills from Joe Gietl's latest short film A Void, now in post production

Stills from Joe Gietl's latest short film A Void, now in post production

12/20/2019

A few stills from Christopher Bell's latest short film.

A few stills from Christopher Bell's latest short film.

04/03/2019

Grondahl: How Albany’s Bouloukos Brothers took Manhattan

A great article about long-time collaborator, and one of the stars of our next short film, Theodore Bouloukos!!

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Grondahl-How-Albany-s-Fabulous-Bouloukos-13734714.php

NEW YORK - Zipped tightly into a black Albany Academy nylon athletic jacket, Theodore Bouloukos sipped strong black coffee from a French press, took a long drag on an American Spirit cigarette and mused about how far he will go for his art. "We were shooting an avant-garde film in East Hampton and I...

12/05/2018

The Cary Allen Picture Show by Dennis Cahlo on Apple Podcasts

Our very own John W. Yost was interviewed at the Adirondack Film Festival by the man, Dennis Cahlo! Thanks for the chat Dennis!

Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of The Cary Allen Picture Show by Dennis Cahlo for free.

10/19/2018

Some choice BTS images over the last few months of production. Putting 2019's schedule together now! Let us know if you have a film you need help making!

10/19/2018

Some of our BTS of SAFE HOUSE, playing this weekend at Adirondack Film Festival

08/15/2016

In between production of "In Between"

08/08/2016

Hi FB folks! Looking for a late 70's-early 90's american made pick-up truck for a film shoot in the Albany area Aug 11-14th. The more beat up the better, bench seating needed. PM me!:-) thanks!!

05/07/2016

APB Reel

Our new reel is finally up at apbfilm.com Check it out!:-)

04/13/2016

Production of our latest short film

Production of our latest short film

04/12/2016

West Field Films

Some shots from behind the scenes of the West Field Films short film "Well" Steve Powers Steven Powers Jess Powers Katey Parker John W. Yost Josh Wick Assol Abdullina Sean Cranston Jared Blais John Stegemann

03/08/2016

WELL location

Our location scout for WELL!

03/08/2016

WELL location scout.

Production of our latest short film