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The documentary Haunted Charleston, directed by Kevin Harrison and produced by Jeff Nickles, is slated to premiere at the upcoming Charleston International Film Festival. The American Theater (446 King Street) will host all screenings as Opening Night kicks off the four day event on Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 PM.

Watch the trailer

‘Haunted Charleston’ 60 second trailer from PDA Video on Vimeo.

About the documentary:

By rambling through the often forgotten enclaves of the Holy City, author Ed Macy brings the viewer face to face with a group of orphans who haunt a College of Charleston dorm, a shoe salesman who haunts the 10th floor of the Francis Marion Hotel and many other stories.

Macy leaves embellishment by the wayside to let these stories — in ghastly and dreadful detail — tell themselves. Based on historical events and specific details that are often lost in our general notion of ghosts, each haunting encounter will send chills through the viewer.

About the Festival:

The 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF), South Carolina’s premiere event for independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts, will play host to over 50 films, from 6 different countries, with most from the U.S., and 14 from filmmakers in the southeast region and the Lowcountry, ranging in categories from features, shorts, documentaries and animation.  The official selection will represent the pinnacle of independent filmmaking talent from around the world.   The full schedule with film details, pictures and trailers, as well as screenplay finalists are all online at www.CharlestonIFF.com.

At the onset of Charleston Fashion Week I am always taken by the event team’s ability to deliver fresh looks year after year. I have to say that this year is my favorite yet. Clean lines, great visuals, unique video elements – all focused on the art and artists. You will even see music video style designer profiles edited with custom DJ tracks. They have really put the rock in fashion this year.

Last night’s kickoff was highly entertaining and the standing room only crowd was electrified. With the Style Lounge and bar services in a separate tent this year, all of the main tent’s energy is directed at what is happening on the stage. And there is a lot to see. Each night this week has a great draw, so you will not be disappointed if you plan to go every night. Tonight’s featured designer is Project Runway’s Mychael Night. Check the CFW schedule for more lowdown.

PDA is proud to provide Charleston Fashion Week with technical event production and video production services.

Nicole Garrigan nicole@pdastage.com

PDA’s aDayInTheLife series presents – Yoga Benefits from PDA Video on Vimeo.

As part of PDA’s aDayInTheLife series, here is a short the PDA Video created for Caryn Antos’ Yoga Benefits, a youth scholastic program that brings yoga to elementary school students. This video was shot at Memminger Elementary in Charleston, SC. I think it speaks for itself.

Shot by Kevin Harrison entirely using the Canon 5D with an L-series 24mm – 70mm lens and an L-series 70-200mm zoom lens and a Manfrotto monopod.

Nicole Garrigan  nicole@pdastage.com

A day in the life of guitarist Lee Barbour. This was shot by PDA Video in Charleston, SC with a Canon 5D Mark II. Music by Lee Barbour .

aDayInTheLife of guitarist Lee Barbour from PDA Video on Vimeo.

A sense of community:  In this installment, we see highlights of the retail runway shows and hear commentary on the Charleston fashion community.

The fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week®, owned and produced by Charleston magazine, is a five-night celebration of the region’s flourishing retail and design community. Held March 16-20, 2010 in the historic city of Charleston, SC, CFW will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast, and a number of chic after-parties. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society, the event will feature the Style Lounge, the Catwalk for Kids auction and luncheon, Rock The Runway Model Competition, the Stiletto Stampede, and the Bridal Couture Show.

For information on PDA Video services, contact: Nicole Garrigan, PDA Marketing Director nicole@pdastage.com

In this installment of the Charleston Fashion Week 2009 vignettes, we get an intimate look into the orchestration of runway hair and makeup. Enjoy!

The fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week®, owned and produced by Charleston magazine, is a five-night celebration of the region’s flourishing retail and design community. Held March 16-20, 2010 in the historic city of Charleston, SC, CFW will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast, and a number of chic after-parties. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society, the event will feature the Style Lounge, the Catwalk for Kids auction and luncheon, Rock The Runway Model Competition, the Stiletto Stampede, and the Bridal Couture Show.

Nicole Garrigan, PDA Marketing Director nicole@pdastage.com  pdastage.com

Here is our first installment of a vignette series from Charleston Fashion Week 2009, documenting everything from backstage to center stage. The Charleston Fashion Week documentary will be available on Amazon.com soon.

Enjoy!

The fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week®, owned and produced by Charleston magazine, is a five-night celebration of the region’s flourishing retail and design community. Held March 16-20, 2010 in the historic city of Charleston, SC, CFW will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast, and a number of chic after-parties.

Contact: Nicole Garrigan, PDA Marketing Director nicole@pdastage.com

How can you see Tosca at The Metropolitan Opera without hopping a plane to NYC? Try the Charleston County Public Library. The PDA Installation Team completed a satellite installation at our local library, so that opera lovers can experience the Met and nine productions from October 31 through May 15.  While tickets for Aida at the Met are as much as $295.00, you can enjoy Verdi’s masterpiece for free…and in high-definition video with 7.1 surround sound.  What a deal.

Contact Nicole Garrigan, PDA Marketing Director nicole@pdastage.com

Congratulations to Charleston Stage on a beautifully produced 14th Annual Gala held at the Gaillard Auditorium Thursday, October 1.  As a premier fundraising event benefiting arts education initiatives, the gala treated more than 400 guests to a dining experience crafted by fifteen of Charleston’s premier restaurants and a stunning environment created by Mitchell Crosby and JMC Charleston. PDA was also on board, producing the event lighting, audio, video and staging. I am still amazed at how this room can be transformed.

Photos courtesy of Paul Cheney and our friends at Charleston Picture Company.

PDA is one company with many solutions. We specialize in state of the art productions and installations, providing lighting, audio, video production and special effects.

Contact: Nicole Garrigan nicole@pdastage.com