Sunday, December 19, 2010

WINNER TESTING LIFE



THE FEATURE FILM TESTING LIFE Won BEST Screenplay: Carolin Von Petzholdt,
BEST Production Design: Milena Thomsen and the Award of Excellence
at the L.A Movie Awards 2010.

TESTING LIFE Official Poster




TRAILER OF TESTING LIFE

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Parrot Commercial



Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Actor: DINO, Carolin von Petzholdt

Bird love Doritos



Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Actor: DINO and PEARLY and CAT

Saturday, July 31, 2010

THE BEST ROOMMATE OF THE YEAR



This is a commercial is shot and produced for apartments.com
Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Actor: Ross Merrick, JB colen, Carolin Von Petzholdt

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

DREAM IT, SKIN IT



Skinit.com is a website were you can personalize your electronic devices (notebook, phone, MP3 player, Ipod etc) create a skin to set yourself apart.
I shot this commercial for Skinit.com.

Hope is a 6 year old, multi talent, actress. We had so much fun shooting this commercial.
Special Thanks to Simon from Diamond Pawn shop, Elizabeth Beeson and Brian Ellis.

Written, Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Actor: Hope Beeson

Friday, April 9, 2010

THE LIFE OF A FOOT



LAMISIL- A LIFE OF A FOOT.
Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Voice: Darlene and Taylor Helstorm,
Feet: Slyke Peiske
THIS COMMERCIAL IS IN THE FINALS OF TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

LOVE BUGS - WALMART COMMERCIAL




LOVE BUGS.
Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.



Starring:
Meg Gombojav
Israel Gombojav
Captain Gombojav
Bilga Gombojav
Gus Wehwi
Produced and Directed: Carolin von Petzholdt
Director of Photography: Jacob Atjomojo
Written: Carolin von Petzholdt
Creative Director: Jacob Atjomojo/ Carolin von Petzholdt
Costume: Jacob Atjomojo/ Carolin von Petzholdt
Edited LOVE BUGS version:Carolin von Petzholdt
Edited HOME version: Jacob Atjomojo
Make up Artist: Laura Monteleone
Sound: Terry Lin
PA: Brain Ellis

SNACK STRONG, SNACK DELICIOUS



Funny Bird Doritos Commercial.
I love it because the twist is just pure fun.
It makes people laugh and it is unexpected.
Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Actor: Olga Solano and her birds.
NO BIRDS WAS BEEN HARM OR HURT DURING THIS PRODUCTION.

BEAT DOWN DORITOS



This is one of my favorite Doritos Commercial.
Staring: Ozzy Venegas, Frank Martinez and Timea Saghy.
Amazing People. It was a very fun production.
Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.

Liam McIntyre Doritos Commercial



Liam McIntyre Doritos Commercial.
Produced and Directed by Carolin von Petzholdt
Exciting Films Productions.
Actor: Liam McIntyre

THE BALLOON DORITOS



TDORITOS COMMERCIAL>
STARTING JUDY Jurez and TYLER COOK.

THE SUNSET DINNER



Last year i wanted to say Thank you to all my special friends here in the USA.
I organize an exclusive, sunset Dinner up in the mountains of Pasadena.
All of my girls friends had to dress in White.
We enjoy together a memorial Dinner watching the sunset and spending quality time with each other.
It was a day to remember.
I call it THE PURE SUNSET DINNER

CAROLIN VON PETZHOLDT



This is a little Slideshow about me and who i am.

TOASTMASTERS 85th Anniversary with the Major of PASADENA



This little short won 1st. place at the Founders Film Award 2010 at Toastmasters.
It will be screen at the international Toastmasters Convention 2010 in Palm Desert this fall.

I am a member of Toastmasters. Last year i had the privilege to film the 85th. Anniversary of Toastmasters in District B. In this historic event the Major of Pasadena was one of the guest speakers of Toastmasters. Happy Birthday Toastmasters.
For those who don't know what Toastmasters is, it is a public speeching class where you can learn to be a better speaker and leader. I would recommend everyone who wants to become a better speaker or leader to join them.

FLOGERS Coffee Commercial




Flogers Coffee Commercial is the idea of Carmen Cross and Doug Anthony.
I produced, directed and edited it.
This is what came out when i have amazing talents like Carmen and Doug.
It was a fun project.

THE DOLLAR SMILE



THE DOLLAR SMILE MADE IT IN THE FINALS OF PEPSI SHORT FILM COMPETITION 2010.
IT MADE IT TO PLACE 6th.

THE MONEY TREE Commercial for BEST BUY




The Money Tree was my first commercial working with Kids.
Destiny and Hadassah Higashi never acted before in front of a camera. It was a fun project as well.
Both of the kids were talented and knew exactly what i was looking for.
They parents Katherena and Steven Higashi played the part of the parents.

Color Munki Commercial

Chevy Spark Commercial

I AM A FIGHTER -A film by Carolin Von Petzholdt



Ozzy is an amazing young, successful Muay Thai fighter. He told me his story and i decided to make a video about Muay Thai. Muay thai is a thai kickboxing sport.

HEIDI BAKER- Iris Ministry



I edited and produced this video in 2008.
Heidi Baker came to speak at my church at Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena.
Her life is just such an inspiration. Heidi Baker is a modern Hero in this time/generation/society.
I film her in my church and decided to make a video for her ministry.
I wanted to bless Heidi, because she is a blessing to so many people.
Her life is a love song and a devotion to God.
The pictures i got off her website. The footage i got form her Video MAMA HEIDI.
Music is form International House of prayer in Kansas City.
I just admire and love Heidi.

PEACEKEEPER edited by Carolin von Petzholdt

PEACEKEEPER poster Design by Carolin von Petzholdt

TESTING LIFE TRAILER #2

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

TESTING LIFE TRAILER #1

TESTING LIFE (with or without happy endings)




TESTING LIFE

No Money, No Future, Just Faith and A Dream.
How Far Would You Go For Your Dream?

The 25 year old ANA, is full of life.
Her life is dull and boring in Berlin. Living from the government and working part time waiting tables.
Her Dream of becoming an actress and going to Hollywood fade slowly away as the years passes by.
She feels that her only chance to become an actress and to finance the acting tuition is to become a human lab rat for medical experiments for cancer patients.
Selling her body to science is the only way she sees to make her dream come true.
This decision becomes a sorrowful experience for Ana. After having nothing and risking everything Ana decides to go to Hollywood. She gets sucked into the Hollywood sex market.



FROM TRASH TO TREASURE

Film Synopsis

A passionate collector simply gathers everything that comes in front of his eyes and under his fingernails.
To the dislike of his wife that loves him above all.
She hates his junk empire.
Addicted to his unusual hobby, in which he piles up,
not only his house, his yard, garage and marriage,
his desperate housewife hopes for a miracle.
One day something incredible happens that ultimately changes her life forever.
From Trash to Treasure is a sincere documentry feature film.
A film by Carolin von Petzholdt
Running time: 64mins

FROM TRASH TO TREASURE






GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS - A Musical base on a TV Show



Good Days,Bad Days, is modern musical base on a German soap opera.

Story:Melanie is a star in a famous TV soap opera. But it is not enough for her. She want it all. She wants fame and fortune. After her boyfriend Mark broke up with her, she falls apart, showing her real with all her weakness.
Can a good friend help her out or is everything to late for Melanie?

Carolin von Petzholdt wrote/ directed and produced this trilling musical in 2005.

TWO SONS a musical base on the prodigal son

TWO SONS


Two Sons is a modern musical of the biblical Story the prodigal son.
Carolin von Petzholdt wrote/ directed and produced it in 2004.


Story: Robert is wild and young seeking adventure. His older brother Peter is a hard worker, trying everything to make his dads company successful. One day Robert ask his father for money. He drop out of collage, getting the wrong friends.
His new friends show him how to feel good by using drugs. High and Happy he heads out to New York, where is end up clubbing.
With no money left and on the streets of New York he decides to return back home to his family.



THEATER ACTION TEMPLE

I created this blog to show case all of my Movies, Films, Documentaries and Commercials.
Here is a short introduction of me.

Carolin von Petzholdt was born in Bern, Switzerland. As a child she traveled the world with her family, living in Australia, USA, Great Britain, Canada and Europe.
Throughout her course of studies, Carolin performed continuously in theatrical productions. The pinnacle of one of her stage career at the academy was a 90 minute monologue by Botho Strauss, which received great praise and critical acclaim. Since then she had many engagements in theaters throughout Germany and Austria, performing both musically and dramatically. In 2004 she founded the award winning THEATER ACTION TEMPLE, a multicultural youth theater project.
In 2006 she produced her 1st. Documentary FROM TRASH TO TREASURE.
In 2007 she move to Los Angeles to feature her artistic career.
Where she wrote and directed her feature Film TESTING LIFE (with or without Happy Endings).
Carolin earn her MA in Acting. Where she learn from Star Coach like Sheron Chatten and Ivana Chubbuck in Hollywood.
She also have a Degree as a independent Filmmaker, Director and Producer.
She currently own a Wedding and Event Production Company LOVE STORY PRODUCTIONS.