News and Events

RAMON'S FIRST SUPPER

Step rejoins director Cliff Hawley to Associate Produce the project RAMON'S FIRST SUPPER in San Antonio.  This short film will be used to raise awareness about Daily Bread Ministries, which feeds hungry families in the Bexar County area.  Aaron Ruiz of Kim Dawson's Children's Division stars.

COOPER  (New!! now title ANGEL DOG and availabe for rental and purchase)

Step is pleased to be a part of the cast of COOPER, a new feature film shot in San Antonio, directed by Robin Nations.  The film is a heartwarming story of "Cooper", the guardian angel dog, who helps Jake regain a zest for life after the tragic loss of his wife and children.  The film stars Jon Davis, Farrah White, Maurice Ripke, Ashley Hallford, Richard Dillard, Mona Lee and many more.

Congratulations to our very own MADISON BURGE for her upcoming series regular role in FNL!!  Madison is a dedicated student who began her study in the studio in Middle School!

PASITON ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. begins productions. 

Step's production company has 3 video projects under its belt.  Pasiton has shot and edited for several reputable companies in the Austin area.

DAISY CHAIN

Step recently starred with two other Keene Studios students, Alexander Hilary and Andrew Cheney, in this heartfelt film about forgiveness.  This is the third film produced by "Faith In Film", a production group Step helped create in 2005.

...SNEAKERS

Step Associate Produced this Industrial Video, starring Keene Studios own Karrie Cox, directed by Cliff Hawley.  The video is a community service project targeted at reaching the hearts of the Nation's youth.  The video also stars Step Rowe, Ashley Stewart, and Adam Carrell - all with Keene Studios.

SOMETHING GOOD

Keene Studios, in association with FAITH IN FILMS PRODUCTIONS presents the film SOMETHING GOOD.

Filmed in San Antonio, this project, based on an original song, is intended primarily as a public service announcement encouraging teens facing unwanted pregnancy. The film is finished and awaiting airing on cable.

The film marks Step Rowe's first directing project. The following were instrumental in the success:

Dan Parsons, DP, Aaron Hallaway, 1st AD, Jeremiah Campbell, Camera Operator, Darla Tolliver, Makeup, Gracie Seaman, Artistic Director, Grace Hines, Associate Producer, Donna Teal, editor, Karrie Hamilton, Lead Actress. Supporting actors: Jessica Stone, Johnny Vacca, Erin Farris, Ashley Hallford, Mona Hosseiny, Marissa Phillips, Sonny Kelly, Tanya and Patrick Shinn. Featured actors: Noell and Kendra Felmly, Derek Chase, Hannah Reynolds and many more.

HIDDEN PLACES

Entered as part of the 48-hour film competition, BIG PLUME PRODUCTIONS presents HIDDEN PLACES.

The film won the following awards:

Best ACTING ENSEMBLE, Best CINEMATOGRAPHY, Audience Favorite, and Best use of Character.

Keene Studios is proud to honor the following students, who were a part of the award-winning acting ensemble:

Noell Felmly, Dallin Hulet, Aaron Hallaway, Erin Farris, Jessica Stone and Mylinda Royer ...other Keene Studios folks were involved in the crew, as well.

Tara Felmly co-produced the project and was instrumental in the award-winning vision. Thank you, Tara!

The film was written by Step Rowe, A.D. Carrell and Kay McGrath
ODDBALL, Step's second directing venture, stars Lizzi Covert, and follows a teen through her experience visiting a church youth group. This short film uses metaphore to help point out how dangerous it is judge others.
PASITON ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. Step and her partner have started "Pasiton Entertainment" for the purposes of producing quality feature films that benefit the central Texas community. Their first feature is expected to shoot in 2008.