Toy Gun Films
Encyclopedia
Toy Gun Films is a production company that is in the process of developing a diverse slate of art house films. The company believes that just like a toy gun is a weapon of imagination, film is a weapon of imagination that has the power to transform hearts and minds. The 501c3 independent film
company was founded by Brent Green and Jeff Goldberg in 2009.
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
company was founded by Brent Green and Jeff Goldberg in 2009.
List of Films released by Toy Gun Films
| Title | US Release |
Notes |
| En Tus Manos (Film) | 2010 | En Tus Manos told the story of Carlos, who is growing up in a violent neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia. In an attempt to get away from his abusive home life, Carlos seeks membership in a brutal gang that forces him to find to courage to take his destiny in his hands. En Tus Manos has been viewed by over twenty international renowned film festivals, and over three million people through Toy Gun Film’s distribution partner, One Hope. |
| Paper Flower (Film) Paper Flower (film) Paper Flower is a short narrative film by Toy Gun Films that premiered internationally in Tokyo in February 2011. Following Paper Flower’s international premiere, the short film premiered domestically in the U.S. at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on April 8, 2011... |
2011 | In 2011, Toy Gun Films produced another short film, Paper Flower, that was filmed in Tokyo, Japan. Paper Flower follows the story of two best friends, Asuka and Michi who must decide how much of themselves they are willing to give to find true love. The film was directed by Brent Green and written by Jeff Goldberg. Currently, the film has been selected into five film festivals and is being shown domestically and internationally. |
Press
- http://newsok.com/article/3447717#disqus_thread/ “Filmmaker finds own Stories” by Carla Hinton and the Oklahoman
- http://normantranscript.com/entertainment/x568427890/Local-film-company-champions-moral-courage/ “Local Film Company Champions Moral Courage” by Aaron Wright at the Norman Transcript
- http://www.news9.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=4859327&h1=Local%20Filmmaker%20Discusses%20deadCENTER%20Film%20Festival&vt1=undefined&at1=undefined&d1=133466&LaunchPageAdTag=News&undefined&activePane=info&rnd=23907936/ “Local Filmmaker discusses DeadCENTER Film Festival” by News Channel 9 Oklahoma
- http://journalrecord.com/2010/05/07/message-for-millions-brent-green%E2%80%99s-company-produces-its-first-film-nonprofit/ “Message for Millions” by Kirby Lee Davis at the Journal Record
- http://newsok.com/multimedia/video/490915051001/ “Local Production Company Films in Tokyo” by Angi Bruss at NewsOK
- http://ministryscoop.com/toy-gun-films/“Toy Gun Films” by Ministry Scoop
- http://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2011/03/a-shot-seen-round-the-world-toy-gun-films-a-discussion-with-brent-green/ “Shot Seen Around the World” by Kelly Roberts at the Red Dirt Chronicles