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"From FADE IN: To FADE OUT." welcomes Jerrod D. Brito
May 5th, 2023
Jerrod D. Brito is now a provider of blogs and articles as a contributing writer for From FADE IN: To FADE OUT., a website devoted to all things screenwriting. Click the photos to visit the site and read Brito's first contribution, "First Ten Zen", |
The WGA Labor Union Is On Strike!
May 2nd, 2023
As of 12:01 AM on May 2nd, the WGA is striking after failing to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with studios, especially where the expansion of streaming services is concerned. In solidarity and support of the WGA, Jerrod Brito and Sharpspoon Pictures are not conducting business for screenwriting services with union projects or major studios until further notice. Here's to wishing the best for the WGA and all the writers affected. We hope negotiations are resolved soon! |
"Adalynn" cast & crew walk red carpet for film's theatrical release
April 16th, 2023
The cast and crew of "Adalynn" gathered on the red carpet at the Angelika Film Center in San Diego, California to present their new movie and greet their audience with a special Q&A session after the film. Those in attendance included Jake Byrd (director), Malati Patil (executive producer), Sydney Carvill ("Adalynn"), Wade Baker ("Bill"), Jerrod D. Brito (screenwriter), and Rich Varville (director of photography/editor). "Adalynn" is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and DVD! |
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"The Hairy Ones" Teaser Trailer Is Here!
April 1st, 2023
The teaser trailer for "The Hairy Ones," written and directed by Aaron Whitrock & Jerrod D. Brito, has officially been released! Stay tuned for the upcoming crowdfunding campaign and for opportunities to be involved with this unique and exciting new Sharpspoon Pictures production! |
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"Adalynn" is available on streaming platforms everywhere!
March 28th, 2023
Summer Hill Entertainment presents: "Adalynn"
Directed by Jake Byrd, Produced by Malati Patil, and Written by Jerrod D. Brito, "Adalynn" is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and DVD!
Summer Hill Entertainment presents: "Adalynn"
Directed by Jake Byrd, Produced by Malati Patil, and Written by Jerrod D. Brito, "Adalynn" is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, and DVD!
Coming soon: "Adalynn" streams on Amazon and Apple platforms on March 28th!
March 15th, 2023
“Adalynn” is a disturbing, provocative, and compelling psychological thriller about postpartum depression, mental health, and the nightmares that can fuel the darkest corners of one's mind. “Adalynn” is highly cinematic and visceral, and contains an exciting, engaging original soundtrack. A winner of 16 awards and 6 nominations (so far), “Adalynn” stars Sydney Carvill (FANtastic Horror Film Festival Best Feature Film Actress) as the title character, Wade Baker (Focus International Film Festival Feature Film Platinum Award Winner) as Bill, and is based on a concept by Jake Byrd and a screenplay by Jerrod D. Brito. “ADALYNN” A perfect mother, her perfect nightmare… In order to keep herself and her newborn baby alive, a mother must fight to overcome postpartum depression, grief, inner demons, sinister impulses, and an unseen tormentor until her husband can return home from his business trip to help her. |
WithoutYourHead.com Severed Limbs 12: Our Bloody Valentines honors "Sleep Tight" and "1x1"
February 13th, 2023
"Sleep Tight" (written and directed by Jerrod D. Brito) was awarded The Ben Chapman Award for Best Creature or Monster, and "1x1" (directed by Jake Byrd, written by Jerrod D. Brito) was awarded The Herschell Gordon Lewis Award for Best Kill/Goriest Short. Congrats to the casts and crews of both films! |
"Sleep Tight" and "Slices" awarded at the Ghastly Pumpkin Fest 2022!
October 31st, 2022
"Sleep Tight" and "Slices" received multiple nominations in the Ghastly Pumpkin Awards Film Festival 2022. Our films won awards in the following categories: "SLEEP TIGHT" – Horror Short – "Child Actor" – Beckett Bauer – Horror Short – "Best Actor" – Fernando San Miguel "SLICES" – Horror Short – "Bad Ass" – Jerrod D. Brito – Horror Short – "Best Twist" – Horror – Best Overall Film – 3rd Place Congratulations to the cast and crew of both films! |
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Jake Byrd Productions' "Devotion"!
September 11th, 2022 Last night, the short film "Devotion," written by Jerrod D. Brito and directed by Jake Byrd," was honored at the 48 Film Project – San Diego screening, held at the Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center. Among the nominees were the short's writer, director, and lead actor and actress. Congratulations to the nominees and winners of all the films included in this year's festival! Best Writing Nomination: Jerrod Brito Best Directing Nomination: Jake Byrd Best Actor Nomination: Marc Sylwestrzak Best Actress Nomination: Melissa Blackwood |
Jacala Pictures' "Adalynn" enters the feature film festival circuit!
September 9th, 2022 Just weeks after completion, the psychological thriller known as "Adalynn" is making waves. So far, the film won the 2022 SDMA Award of Merit, and was named an Official Selection in Focus International Film Festival, 2022 and an Official Selection in the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival 2022. Sydney Carvill and Wade Baker star in "Adalynn," written by Jerrod D. Brito and directed by Jake Byrd. |
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