"A DAY TO LOVE AND DIE" (Erad Productions L.L.C.) 2005 in distribution

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 Bio
 
 
Southwest Florida's Film Missionary 

Eric Raddatz of ERAD Productions(WEB RELEASE 09.04.08) “Eric Raddatz is determined to bring the film community alive in the area once again and is working with others in the community to build another film festival—in Naples, Florida (the Naples International Film Festival)—to premier in 2009. Without a doubt, Eric Raddatz is one to watch and an unstoppable force within his community. An industrious  man not only with avision…but a mission—caught on film.” —Attribute magazine September 2008. HERE
 
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"Barely a Chance" at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 11.01.08
 
 (WEB RELEASE 09.04.08)  WHAT: “Barely a Chance” indie film shot and produced in Southwest Florida by Eric Raddatz about man miserably lost in the 90s made single who  embraces the five stages of grief while accepting his dysfunctional asexual, dork-like identity will play at the  Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival November 1, 2008 @ 9:30 p.m. To purchase tickets in advance click HERE
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Changing the Culture in Fort Myers
 
(WEB RELEASE 07.20.08) Unless you live in New York or Los Angeles, you would be lucky to find a theater which routinely debuts independent films, but local filmmaker Eric Raddatz is trying to change that in Southwest Florida. Article in Fort Myers Magazine.

>>More Media coverage here.  

>> Florida arts and culture expert Jen Karetnick compares Eric Raddatz to Jim Carrey and says “Barely a Chance” has a pretty good chance. Check our her blog on visitflorida.com. She has written for The Miami Herald and Ocean Drive. Author of Random House's Around Miami with Kids.

>>Chicago Sun Times article about Joliet born Eric Raddatz spreading his message through film.
>> FOX Fort Myers television interview with Eric Raddatz about the premiere of "Barely a Chance."
 
>> Newspaper article from Fort Myers Florida Weekly on the premiere of "Barely a Chance" at the Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center in Fort Myers, Florida June 6, 2008.

>>Fort Myers Florida Weekly coverage of Alliance for the Arts 2008 'Lost in Translation' commercial by Eric Raddatz at AVI studios Fort Myers, Florid
 
>> Erad Productions "Barely a Chance" premiere at The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33902. (EVENT PHOTOS)
 
>> The News-Press (Fort Myers, Florida daily newspaper) write up of "Barely a Chance" by Stephanie Davis the Downtown Diva. 

 >> Gulf Coasting gives "Barely a Chance" spotlight of things to do weekend of June 6-8. Pick up a hard copy of The News-Press June 6.

>> Joliet Herald News article about Eric Raddatz, filmmaker from Joliet, Illinois

>> Event video clips, media photos and interactive bloggings and postings on Facebook with group "Friends of 'Barely a Chance.'"

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Erad Productions film premieres at Tampa/St. Pete 48-hour Film Festival  
 
 (WEB RELEASE 07.22.08)   Skylark Pictures teamed up with Eric Raddatz to shoot a film for the world premiere of the 2008 Tampa - St. Petersburg 48 Hour Film Project.

You may view the film that screened in Tampa July 23 HERE

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Alliance for the Arts: Art Royale 2008 commercial shot in Fort Myers, Florida
 
(WEB RELEASE 07.11.08)  Erad Productions films some of  the finest artists in Fort Myers and Naples  together in a commercial for the Alliance for the Arts 2008 Art Royale: Lost in Translation@ AVI studios Artists from the community include Bob Encarnacion, Danielle Herrington, Eric Raddatz, Michael Beauchemin, Terry Tincher, Gerard Damiano Sr., Scott Guelcher, Reynier Llanes, Doug MacGregor, Michelle Tricca, Michael St. Amand, Jonathan Green, Juan Diaz, Jeff Cull, Kat Epple, Gerard Damiano Jr., Gustavo Reyes, Ron Bishop, Tracy Wildenhaus and Daniel Linehan. Produced and directed by Eric Raddatz.
 
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"Barely a Chance" world premiere June 6
 
 (WEB RELEASE 04.24.08)  WHAT: “Barely a Chance” indie film premiere and ’08-’09 film festival tour launch. Story about a journey of a man miserably lost in the ‘90s who becomes single and embraces the five stages of grief while accepting his dysfunctional asexual, dork-like identity. By Erad Productions. WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2008. 6:30-8 Social mixer with concert by Heather Brooks Band, Modulation and DJ. Michael Briscoe. Movie premiere starts promptly at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33902.4. (EVENT PHOTOS) 

>> Fort Myers Magazine review of "Barely a Chance" and discussion of filmmaker Eric Raddatz. HERE  

>> The News-Press (Fort Myers, Florida daily newspaper) write up of "Barely a Chance" by Stephanie Davis the Downtown Diva.  
 
>> FOX Fort Myers television interview with Eric Raddatz about the premiere of "Barely a Chance."
 
>> Newspaper article from Fort Myers Florida Weekly on the premiere of "Barely a Chance" at the Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center in Fort Myers, Florida June 6, 2008.

>> Florida arts and culture expert Jen Karetnick compares Eric Raddatz to Jim Carrey and says “Barely a Chance” has a pretty good chance. Check our her blog on visitflorida.com. She has written for The Miami Herald and Ocean Drive. Author of Random House's Around Miami with Kids.

>>"Barely a Chance" premiere afterparty photos.

>> Event video clips, media photos and interactive bloggings and postings with group "Friends of 'Barely a Chance.'"
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Jimmy Norman Documentary 
 
(WEB RELEASE 02.06.08) Jimmy Norman, of the Coasters fame, is credited with writing the song “Time Is On My Side” in 1964 which later went on to become a major hit for the Rolling Stones.  Jimmy sits down with Eric Raddatz and discusses what inspired him to write the song, how it became unclear as to who the real writer was for so long and how years later he’s not been given the full financial credit he is due. Jimmy performs the song at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida at a Gulfshore Life event November 17, 2007. This documentary is a must watch for true R&B fans.
 

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Erad Productions teams up with AVI for production in Southwest Florida

(January 2008) Erad Productions director Eric Raddatz will be filming a portion of his next digital short during an open house exhibit this Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 6-8 pm in Fort Myers. The portion will make use of AVI's massive green screen giving the shoot a world-tour feel.

Erad Productions is teaming up with AVI Productions with an open house for any and all who are interested in production, modeling, acting, and filming in the area. On hand will be some of the top filming producers, directors and future leaders of film and entertainment in Southwest Florida.

Eric has been filming in the area since 2003 with his first feature "A Day to Love and Die" accepted to the New York International Film and Video Festival and picked up for international distribution. Meet Eric and some of his cast from his second film "Barely a Chance" in this intimate shooting environment.

WHAT: PRODUCTION OPENING
WHERE: 6280 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WILL BE: Foods, refreshments, filming, production environment

 

 

 
 
 
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