Last night, a crowd gathered at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center for the screening of DISCS, a new Buffalo based television series pilot. Among the crowd were media types, cast and crew, family members, investors and even representatives from VH1.
Upon arrival at the screening, these privileged viewers were welcomed with a great selection of wine and hors d’oeuvres. J.J. Alfieri, Co-Producer (3C Multimedia) stood by the main lobby door and greeted every one of the one-hundred and fifty guests viewing the pilot. When I approached him, he gave me a warm handshake and grinned from ear to ear. “This was a great collaboration between two local companies, Bidwell Productions and 3C Multimedia,” he told me. “I believe there is an underground movement of young filmmakers. I’m proud to be a part of that epicenter.”
J.J. Alfieri is not the only one who is proud. Hallwalls was filled with Buffalonians who were beaming with pride, knowing that a television series could potentially be filmed in their own backyards. The pilot opened with clips of familiar intersections within the Queen City and was filmed on location at Spot Coffee and New World Records. “3C Multimedia and Bidwell Productions have such a long relationship with Spot Coffee and New World Records,” Alfieri stated. “They were just great to let us do this. What a great location.”
The screening room was packed to the brim and the pilot itself was dramatic, gripping and even a bit humorous. The actors cheered each other on, while investors took note of the unity and determination between cast and crew. Scott Celani, who plays the lead role, said of the experience, “It was exhausting yet amazing. The energy was great, and everyone was excited to be a part of it.”
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