3 days

A HAMILTON FILM EVENT FOR CANCER

2006-07-02T19:24:00.000-07:00

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One of the best things about our great city is the support that there is for several different causes. Hamilton is always there when the community calls on it. As witnessed by our City’s generous response to the annual Mother’s Day Telethon and the amount we raise for The McMaster Children’s Hospital, it is quite evident that we are a giving and caring community.
Today there is a call on our citizens once again for a new event that could hopefully become an annual occasion for our City. In conjunction with The Juravinski Cancer Foundation, a Film Production Company from Hamilton (Moe-tion Pictures), is set to release its debut feature film, “3 Days.” This film has been in the works for the last few years and with the help of over 350 Hamiltonians, it has finally been completed. The journey began for Moe-tion Pictures in March of 2002 and 4 years later, it is ready to be shown to the public.
“A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this film”, says Director Moe, whose love and passion for this project is quite obvious after learning about his struggle and sacrifice to make his dream come true. Moe goes on to say, “This film is not about me, it’s about the creative energy of everyone involved in making a low budget independent film become a reality. We are ready to celebrate a great accomplishment of the collaboration of the many generous Hamiltonians who believed in the independent spirit of filmmaking.”
Moe’s generous nature seems to be infectious and he believes his dream can come to serve an even greater purpose. With the help of his small team of volunteers, Moe-tion Pictures has decided to screen its film at Hamilton place and has invited the community to join the celebration by offering free admission to this event (which will include musical entertainment and other attractions.) By teaming up with The Juravinski Cancer Foundation, attendees will instead be asked to give a charitable donation toward its fight to find a cure for this deadly disease.
lease join us for this very special event and worthy cause and continue to show how the great citizens of Hamilton support its community.
A FILM EVENT at HAMILTON PLACE on SATURDAY JULY 22, 2006 at 7 PM. ADMISSION IS FREE. RESERVE YOUR SEATS BY CALLING (905) 546-4085. DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE JURAVINSKI CANCER CENTER.

BG The Bozing Great Dane

2006-07-02T19:20:00.000-07:00

Known as the official motivator of Moetion Picture Productions, BG "the boxing Great Dane" makes her first film appearance in '3 Days'. Standing at over 6 feet tall, BG has an athletic but gentle spirit. Although it was her first role on screen, she always came to the set prepared and will willing to work. For over 5 years BG has been a member of Moe's family, who regularly brings her to the office. Although her hobbies include sleeping on couches around the office, she is always eager to meet guests who come to the studio, where she creates a welcoming environment. Some of her idols include Scooby Doo and Joe Louis. BG would like to thank Moe for all his love and support, and John Savidis for always being willing to take a punch. Additional information about BG, please look at the additional photographs from the set and feel free to e-mail BG at bg@moetion.com

Do You Have The Voice For The Big Screen?

2005-09-26T17:00:00.000-07:00

Do You Have The Voice For The Big Screen?

Local movie producer turns to Hamilton Community one final time before its release later this year.

Hamilton based Moe-tion Picture Productions will be holding open auditions for vocal talent to appear in the feature film '3 Days', co-written and directed by Hamilton's own MOE. Both men and women from all age groups are invited to attend an open audition on

Tuesday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 28th
from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Throughout the filming process, MOE has relied on local talent - with varying levels of experience - to create this groundbreaking movie. "I've seen firsthand the hidden talents within the citizens of our community that can be released in front of the camera," says MOE who is once again asking Hamiltonians to contribute to the movie.

The groundbreaking film '3 Days' starring local businessman and former World Martial Arts Champion John Savidis, uniquely tells a story of deceit, betrayal and love through the eyes of one man who is in a race against time to save those he loves. The film is in the final stages of completion and will be released later this year.

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Multicultural Score Being Recorded for Feature Film '3 Days'

2005-06-06T17:00:00.000-07:00

Multicultural Score

Multicultural Score Being Recorded for Feature Film '3 Days'

On Monday June 6, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. Greek-Canadian musician Kostas Apostolakis along with other talented Canadian musician will be in Moetion Studios at Hamilton's Copps Coliseum to record music for the feature film '3 Days', co-written and directed by Hamilton's own Moe Masoudi.

This original score blends Greek, Spanish, Japanese, Persian, Reggae, Hip Hop, opera and African sounds. "Under the leadership of Music Director Mac Fellows, '3 Days' pushes traditional boundaries by blending music from different ethnic backgrounds with today's mainstream sounds, and is sure to introduce the audience to different musical experience," says Moe.

'3 Days' starring Hamiltonian and World Martial Arts Champion John Savidis, uniquely tells a story of deceit, betrayal and love through the eyes of one man who is in a race against the clock to save those he loves. The film is in the final stages of completion and will be released later this year.

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Boxing legend George Chuvalo and the infamous Spider Jones will "punch through adversity" with their Fist-prints mounted on the wall.

2005-05-11T16:58:00.000-07:00

Boxing legend George Chuvalo and the infamous Spider Jones will "punch through adversity" with their Fist-prints mounted on the wall.

Moe-tion Picture's studio Hamilton, Ontario Canada Copps Coliseum - Friday March 11, 2005

Boxing legend George Chuvalo and the infamous Spider Jones will be in Hamilton on Friday, March 11 to kick start a dream for a Hallway of Fame at Copps Coliseum. Hamilton will be the first-ever city to have Wall-mounted Fist-prints of Celebrities, Champions and Living Legends of all kinds. Chuvalo and Jones will be the first in a line of celebrities to punch their Fist-prints into wall plates at Moe-tion studio in Copps Coliseum.

Chuvalo and Jones are coming to Hamilton's Moe-tion studio to make their cameo appearance in the upcoming film 3 Days, starring World martial arts champion John Savidis. "We are thrilled and honored to have such true champions added to our 3 Days team," says Moe, the film's director. "Using Fist- prints instead of celebrity hand or footprints, we'll showcase the invincible courage and inspirational struggles of notable heroes like these," Moe adds.

Moe is hoping this impressive start to the Hallway of Fame will prove to be an inspiration for the City of Hamilton to get behind development of the project. "Hamilton has welcomed great stars from Hollywood and around the world. The Hallway of Fame will be a place for everyone to remember those who have visited and to get inspired by their life achievements," Moe adds. With Hamilton's unbeatable magnetism drawing celebrities from around the world, the Hallway of Fame is sure to cement "The Hammer's" special place on the map.

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Feature film 3 days' hits boxing fans at Showdown In Steeltown

2003-04-26T16:56:00.000-07:00

Feature film 3 days'

Feature film 3 days' hits boxing fans at Showdown In Steeltown

Hamilton Place - Saturday, April 26, 2003

Boxing fans are going to get hit with a five-minute preview of the soon to be released feature film 3 days right before the main event: Irwin V. Sosa. MOE, the producer and director of the film says "Showdown in Steeltown is a great venue! We're hitting our target audience: if you love boxing, you'll be KO by 3 days."

3 days starring World Martial Arts Champion John Savidis is about a successful kick boxer who races against time to save the lives of his loved ones - confronted by deceit and betrayal at every turn. Showdown in Steeltown can house 6000 boxing fans and the five-minute preview will be shown right before the main event. "It's a perfect fit", says Jim Gentle from Stele Promotions - "boxing fans watch boxing movies and we also get to support local entrepreneur MOE with his feature film".

And if a film preview and boxing matches weren't enough, there is also going to be a draw for a trip to Jamaica.

Fight Card

Main Event

Billy Irwin V. Luis Gustova Sosa

Undercard

Troy Ross V. Mike Alvarez
Alvaro Clavajo V. Martin Berthiaume
Sheldon Wile V. Rey Morales
Sabastian Beudry V. Massab Kablan
Charles Ali Nestor V. Ned Dimitrizevic
Olga Heron V. Jodi Johnson

For more information on 3 days, please do not hesitate to call Jennifer Stairs, 3 days Publicist @ 905-923-9174

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3 days Preview: First Public Viewing

2003-02-19T16:55:00.000-08:00

3 days Preview: First Public Viewing

Hamilton Entrepreneur MOE, Producer/Director Of The Independent Feature Film 3 days Shows Mohawk Business Students How To Make Their Dreams Come True.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.- Mohawk College Small Business Students will be the first to see a screening of an 8-minute preview of the locally produced feature film 3 days.

Every semester students from Mohawk College Small Business Management department tour local and regional businesses as part of their curriculum. MOE, President of Hamilton based MOE-TION Picture Productions and recipient of Hamilton's 2001 entrepreneur of the year has been hosting Mohawk College business students at his Copps Coliseum. office for the past few years. MOE is a strong supporter of Mohawk's Business Studies workplace tours so when Reid MacWilliam from the department called him up this year MOE saw it as an opportunity to get critical feedback on his recent project - 3 days.

3 days starring Hamilton's own John Savidis, local entrepreneur and 1998 US Open Martial Arts World Champion is also the executive producer and story consultant of the feature film. John Savidis, playing himself, is a world-class kick boxer who gets caught up in a web of betrayal, deceit and swindled by those he trusts most. Co-written by local author Peter Tassi and MOE, President of MOE-TION Picture Productions.

Staff at Mohawk College expect 50 -80 students to tour and meet with MOE at his studio in Copps Coliseum. The students will see an 8-minute preview of the film on Copps videotron. Following the preview the students will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. The feedback from the questionnaire will let MOE and the executive producer John Savidis know what people think about the movie.

For more information on 3 days and/or the screening, please do not hesitate to contact me at 905-923-9174.

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3 days' Groundbreaking Approach to Movie Making Writes New Chapter in Film

2002-09-12T16:53:00.000-07:00

3 days' Groundbreaking Approach to Movie Making Writes New Chapter in Film

Press Conference
Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 3:00 - 5:00, Mcgreory's Boxing Club, 1621 Barton East, Hamilton On

Hamilton, Sept. 12, 2002 - Media are invited on set for the final wrap-up scene for the unparalleled movie 3 Days staring John Savidis, 1998 Martial Arts US Open World Champion. During the first stage of this production, innovative cinematography was discovered: still/action photography. 3 Days' usage of this revolutionary technique will most certainly generate a new chapter in film production.

3 Days is an independent feature film about a successful kick boxer who races against time to save the lives of his loved ones - confronted by deceit and betrayal at every turn.

WHO: John Savidis, Executive Producer and Star; MOE, Producer, Director and Co-writer; Keith Murphy, Director of Photography will be available for interviews

WHEN: Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: McGreory's Boxing Club, 1621 Barton East, Hamilton On

WHY: 3 Days is unique!

Except for John, all other characters are shot only in still/action photography
Using a telephone, John unfolds the character's story and the turmoil they inflict
1 Man: 1 Act!

3 Days is a first ... don't be the last to cover it!

For more information, visuals and artwork on 3 Days, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Groundbreaking Movie 3 days: Last Phase Of Production

2002-09-09T16:51:00.000-07:00

Groundbreaking Movie 3 days: Last Phase Of Production

The Renown Keith Murphy signs on as Director of Photography

Hamilton - Monday, September 9, 2002 - Hamilton based MOE-TION Picture Productions signs the successful cinematographer Keith Murphy as Director of Photography for it's first feature film 3 Days. Most recently, Murphy was employed as the A-Camera Operator/Steadicam of Touchstone Television's Music Man mini-series set to air on ABC next spring. Prior to that, Murphy's worked with Academy Award Winner Peter Pau (Director of Photography for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) on Miramax's Dracula 2000 and Universal Pictures The Bride of Chucky

Murphy is from St.Anns in the Niagara Peninsula whose business experience has included 28 years in the television and film industry, with the last 17 years as one of Canada's elite Steadicam operators. "Keith has years of experience, his techniques and the craftsmanship he brings to the last stage of our production guarantees 3 Days success," said MOE, President, MOE-TION Picture Productions. The filming schedule is broken down into the following three phases of production:

Still/Action Photography - wrapped up in July, 2002
Super 8mm Photography - wrapped up in early September, 2002
35mm Photography - scheduled for September 14 - 21

It is this last warm format of production that Murphy will be shooting. "3 Days is a great opportunity! I've been searching for the right vehicle and team to establish myself as Director of Photography � 3 Days looks like it has a mainstream budget, when in reality, it has almost no budget. Murphy explains this aberration resulting from all of the hard work by the team.

Once again, 3 Days will be filming in Hamilton. Murphy is particularly excited about the scenes being shot at the Staircase Caf� on Dundurn Street � "it's the perfect setting to shoot the New York loft scene". In order to ensure the authenticity of the scenes Murphy will only be using high-end professional equipment that is state of the art. "What we're using is the stuff used in Academy Award winning films", says Murphy. Murphy, who has a long association with Panavision Canada, approached the company in May about the equipment needed in the final Phase. In August, Zoe Iltsopoulos, Marketing Executive from Panavision Toronto informed MOE-TION that "Panavision believes in MOE's vision and supports 3 Days."

For more information, visuals, artwork on 3 Days - Keith Murphy, team bio's, community support and general inquiries - please do not hesitate to contact me.

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3 days Star Proud to be Greek

2002-09-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

3 days Star Proud to be Greek

The plates were breaking at Hamilton's Hellenic Community Hall

Hamilton - Wednesday, September 4, 2002 - is when 3 Days wraps up its second stage of production. 3 Days starring Hamilton's own John Savidis, local entrepreneur, businessman and 1998 US Open World Champion is also the executive producer of the feature film. John's character is a Greek American kick boxer who lives in New York and came to America at a young age, following the death of his mother. John holds on to his traditional Greek values maintaining a strong work ethic, integrity, compassion and honesty.

This past Wednesday, Hamilton's own Hellenic Community Hall on Head street is where a traditional Greek Wedding was shot for the movie. It was a "natural choice" for MOE; President of Hamilton based MOE-TION Picture Productions and the producer and director of the independent feature film. Savidis who grew up in Hamilton is a member of St.Dimitris and has attended many celebrations at the adjoining Hall.

Hamilton's Hellenic community is very proud of Savidis and all that his family has given to the community. John Kartas, President of the Hellenic Community of Hamilton District (he is also one of the characters in the wedding ceremony) explains why the Hall was made available for the movie � "John's Greek, and the Hellenic community is very proud of John. John fights, but for all the right and just reasons. John and his family give to our community and we our honoured to be able to support John and the movie 3 Days � John's father, Chris, is well known in this community both as a Greek Orthodox chanter and local businessman."

Next Wednesday, at a private house in Stoney Creek, the last of John's childhood reflections of Greece will be shot. As with all of John's childhood memories, his fourth birthday party scene will be illustrated with Super 8 mm format complimented with narration. And once again, the Hamilton Hellenic community will be drawn upon � many of the children who perform traditional Greek recitals at the aforementioned Hall will be taken out of school to be in the film.

For more information on 3 Days -next week's Birthday party shoot, cast bio's and pictures, community support and general inquiries - please do not hesitate to contact me.

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3 Days Second Phase Of Production

2002-08-27T16:45:00.000-07:00

3 Days Second Phase Of Production

Hamilton Downtown makes for an authentic setting.

Hamilton - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 -3 Days is the first feature film from Hamilton based MOE-TION Picture Productions whose most current television series include Fitness Zone and Dining Out (which aired on CH television).

MOE-TION Picture Productions is a successful, versatile, award-winning production company. Presently, over 50 % of the professional team of producers, directors, videographers, writers, and technicians come from Hamilton. Add to that, over 70% of the characters reside in Hamilton.

3 Days starring Hamilton's own John Savidis, local businessman and 1998 US Open World Champion is also the executive producer of the feature film. John Savidis, playing himself, is a world-class kick boxer who gets caught up in a web of betrayal, deceit and swindled by those he trusts most. Co-written by local author Peter Tassi and MOE, President of MOE-TION Picture Productions. 3 Days is a one-man movie with over 100 other characters shot in three different formats from still and action photography, Super 8 mm and 35mm.

3 Days is a story of a man's race against the clock, overcoming deceit and betrayal, in his pursuit to save the life of his loved one's.

John's childhood flashbacks will be illustrated with Super 8 mm format complimented with narration. A Greek setting was needed and that is where Hamilton's downtown comes in. Hamilton's corner of King and Wellington is the right backdrop for John's childhood memories. The setting was discovered when MOE noticed a homeless person feeding the pigeons � "it was most captivating to see the pigeons feed off the lady's hand, it brought back memories of my own childhood" says MOE.

For more information on 3 Days -production crew and cast bio's, community support and general inquiries - please do not hesitate to contact me.

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3 days

A HAMILTON FILM EVENT FOR CANCER

BG The Bozing Great Dane

Do You Have The Voice For The Big Screen?

Do You Have The Voice For The Big Screen?

Local movie producer turns to Hamilton Community one final time before its release later this year.

Hamilton based Moe-tion Picture Productions will be holding open auditions for vocal talent to appear in the feature film '3 Days', co-written and directed by Hamilton's own MOE. Both men and women from all age groups are invited to attend an open audition on

Tuesday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 28thfrom 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Multicultural Score Being Recorded for Feature Film '3 Days'

Multicultural Score Being Recorded for Feature Film '3 Days'

On Monday June 6, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. Greek-Canadian musician Kostas Apostolakis along with other talented Canadian musician will be in Moetion Studios at Hamilton's Copps Coliseum to record music for the feature film '3 Days', co-written and directed by Hamilton's own Moe Masoudi.

'3 Days' starring Hamiltonian and World Martial Arts Champion John Savidis, uniquely tells a story of deceit, betrayal and love through the eyes of one man who is in a race against the clock to save those he loves. The film is in the final stages of completion and will be released later this year.

Boxing legend George Chuvalo and the infamous Spider Jones will "punch through adversity" with their Fist-prints mounted on the wall.

Boxing legend George Chuvalo and the infamous Spider Jones will "punch through adversity" with their Fist-prints mounted on the wall.

Moe-tion Picture's studio Hamilton, Ontario Canada Copps Coliseum - Friday March 11, 2005

Feature film 3 days' hits boxing fans at Showdown In Steeltown

Feature film 3 days' hits boxing fans at Showdown In Steeltown

Hamilton Place - Saturday, April 26, 2003

And if a film preview and boxing matches weren't enough, there is also going to be a draw for a trip to Jamaica.

Fight Card

Main Event

Billy Irwin V. Luis Gustova Sosa

Undercard

Troy Ross V. Mike Alvarez Alvaro Clavajo V. Martin Berthiaume Sheldon Wile V. Rey Morales Sabastian Beudry V. Massab Kablan Charles Ali Nestor V. Ned Dimitrizevic Olga Heron V. Jodi Johnson

For more information on 3 days, please do not hesitate to call Jennifer Stairs, 3 days Publicist @ 905-923-9174

3 days Preview: First Public Viewing

3 days Preview: First Public Viewing

Hamilton Entrepreneur MOE, Producer/Director Of The Independent Feature Film 3 days Shows Mohawk Business Students How To Make Their Dreams Come True.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.- Mohawk College Small Business Students will be the first to see a screening of an 8-minute preview of the locally produced feature film 3 days.

For more information on 3 days and/or the screening, please do not hesitate to contact me at 905-923-9174.

3 days' Groundbreaking Approach to Movie Making Writes New Chapter in Film

3 days' Groundbreaking Approach to Movie Making Writes New Chapter in Film

Press Conference Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 3:00 - 5:00, Mcgreory's Boxing Club, 1621 Barton East, Hamilton On

3 Days is an independent feature film about a successful kick boxer who races against time to save the lives of his loved ones - confronted by deceit and betrayal at every turn.

WHO: John Savidis, Executive Producer and Star; MOE, Producer, Director and Co-writer; Keith Murphy, Director of Photography will be available for interviews

WHEN: Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: McGreory's Boxing Club, 1621 Barton East, Hamilton On

WHY: 3 Days is unique!

Except for John, all other characters are shot only in still/action photography Using a telephone, John unfolds the character's story and the turmoil they inflict 1 Man: 1 Act!

3 Days is a first ... don't be the last to cover it!

For more information, visuals and artwork on 3 Days, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Groundbreaking Movie 3 days: Last Phase Of Production

Groundbreaking Movie 3 days: Last Phase Of Production

The Renown Keith Murphy signs on as Director of Photography

Still/Action Photography - wrapped up in July, 2002 Super 8mm Photography - wrapped up in early September, 2002 35mm Photography - scheduled for September 14 - 21

For more information, visuals, artwork on 3 Days - Keith Murphy, team bio's, community support and general inquiries - please do not hesitate to contact me.

3 days Star Proud to be Greek

3 days Star Proud to be Greek

The plates were breaking at Hamilton's Hellenic Community Hall

For more information on 3 Days -next week's Birthday party shoot, cast bio's and pictures, community support and general inquiries - please do not hesitate to contact me.

3 Days Second Phase Of Production

Hamilton Downtown makes for an authentic setting.

Hamilton - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 -3 Days is the first feature film from Hamilton based MOE-TION Picture Productions whose most current television series include Fitness Zone and Dining Out (which aired on CH television).

MOE-TION Picture Productions is a successful, versatile, award-winning production company. Presently, over 50 % of the professional team of producers, directors, videographers, writers, and technicians come from Hamilton. Add to that, over 70% of the characters reside in Hamilton.

3 Days is a story of a man's race against the clock, overcoming deceit and betrayal, in his pursuit to save the life of his loved one's.

For more information on 3 Days -production crew and cast bio's, community support and general inquiries - please do not hesitate to contact me.

Tuesday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 28th
from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Troy Ross V. Mike Alvarez
Alvaro Clavajo V. Martin Berthiaume
Sheldon Wile V. Rey Morales
Sabastian Beudry V. Massab Kablan
Charles Ali Nestor V. Ned Dimitrizevic
Olga Heron V. Jodi Johnson

Press Conference
Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 3:00 - 5:00, Mcgreory's Boxing Club, 1621 Barton East, Hamilton On

Except for John, all other characters are shot only in still/action photography
Using a telephone, John unfolds the character's story and the turmoil they inflict
1 Man: 1 Act!

Still/Action Photography - wrapped up in July, 2002
Super 8mm Photography - wrapped up in early September, 2002
35mm Photography - scheduled for September 14 - 21