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Eno River Media Production is a totally volunteer run nonprofit 501(C)(3) company located in the heart of the North Carolina piedmont. It was established in 1999, as a vehicle for highlighting local nonprofit organizations, musicians, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Our mission is to promote and support North Carolina's unique arts community, nonprofit organizations and positive entrepreneurial spirit, through a variety of media. Our goals are to vastly increase exposure of the unparalleled talent and resources found in North Carolina and provide training for volunteers wishing to increase production, acting, or nonprofit management skills.

2008-11-24
The Last Breakfast wins at Carrboro Film Festival

Eno River Media Production is pleased to announce that it’s recently completed short movie “The Last Breakfast” written by Chad Smith and directed by Aravind Ragupathi has received the following awards at the Carrboro Film Festival:

• Audience Choice Award (Best Film)
• 3rd Prize from the Blue Ribbon Panel
• Best Actor for Juan Carlos Guzman

“We are very proud of our entire ensemble of cast and crew for “The Last Breakfast” stated Adam Tate - Eno River Media Production’s Eno Entertainment Group Assistant Vice President and Senior Director.

”The Last Breakfast” explores the relationship between a father and son, their love for each other for country.

2008-11-19
ERMP approved as an Official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Anthony Dowling, Executive Producer for Eno River Media Production announced Wednesday morning that Eno River Media Productions has been approved as an Official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards.

After an extended application process, ERMP was awarded the privilege of being a member in the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

In 2003, President Bush created the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation to find ways to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our Nation. The Council brings together leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, education, government, nonprofits, and the media.

The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation created the President's Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.

Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service to others. It encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make volunteering a central part of their lives. The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.

To date, the President's Council has partnered with more than 76 Leadership Organizations and more than 14,000 Certifying Organizations to bestow more than 400,000 awards to the Nation's deserving volunteers.

2008-10-08
STARFLEET Launches

Anthony Dowling, Executive Producer for Eno River Media Production, headquartered in Durham, NC announced Tuesday morning the launch of a new venture established with STARFLEET – The International Star Trek Fan Association.

Mr. Dowling has been appointed the Video and Movie Guild Director for STARFLEET.

STARFLEET – The International Star Trek Fan Association, incorporated as a 501 (C )(3) non profit organization in North Carolina. STARFLEET is an organization of Star Trek & general sci-fi enthusiasts (almost 4000!) that have united the world of fandom in their appreciation of Star Trek, the greatest Human adventure. This unique organization has over 240 chapters worldwide linking members from one corner of the Earth to the other into one huge fan run organization.

The two organizations have formed an association when Mr. Dowling was appointed as the Video and Movie Guild Director for STARFLEET on Monday. The two organizations will extensively assist in joint video production development by combining their talent pools and resources to deliver a full and complete suite of marketing and interactive multi-media to a wider and eclectic client base.

“We realized that there was a great opportunity for both Eno River Media Production and STARFLEET to grow together while offering new members a variety of solutions for their digital video production needs. Whether it be through viral video marketing campaigns to increase organizational membership or making available an immense amount of STARFLEET video from their archives via YouTube, ERMP will be involved in revolutionizing STARFLEET’s current process.” Mr. Dowling stated.

About Eno River Media Production
Eno River Media Production is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) company located in the heart of the North Carolina piedmont. It was established in 1999 as a vehicle for highlighting local nonprofit organizations, musicians, artists and creative entrepreneurs. Their mission is to promote and support North Carolina’s unique arts community, non-profit organizations and positive entrepreneurial spirit through a variety of media. Eno River Media Productions

About STARFLEET
STARFLEET is an organization of Star Trek & general sci-fi enthusiasts (almost 4000!) that have united the world of fandom in their appreciation of Star Trek, the greatest Human adventure. This unique organization has over 240 chapters worldwide linking members from one corner of the Earth to the other into one huge fan run organization. STARFLEET

2008-08-28
ERMP Board of Directors for 2008 - 2010

Anthony Dowling, CEO and Executive Producer for Eno River Media Production, headquartered in Durham, NC, announced Thursday morning the new members of the Board of Directors for Eno River Media Production for 2008 - 2010.

New ERMP Board of Directors for 2008 - 2010

Faiger M. Blackwell Carolina Pinnacle Studios 336 West Main Street Yanceyville, NC 27379

Michael Corbett Piedmont Community College - Film PO Box 1150 Yancyville, NC 27379

John Day NCWelcome.Com 5309 Hwy 70 West Morehead City, NC 28557

Emily D. Edwards UNCG - Broadcasting and Cinema 1400 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC 27412

Lovinder S. Gill North Carolina School of the Arts 1533 S. Main Street Winston-Salem, NC 27127-2188

Anne Greene Talent One 1305 East Millbrook RD Suite C-32 Raleigh NC 27609

John Kearns Cinewerks 5309 Hwy 70 West Morehead City, NC 28557

Lynn McGee School of Communication Arts 3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive Raleigh, NC 27614

David Schifter Hollywood East Casting 3600 South College Road; Suite E Wilmington, NC 28412

Lenora R. Thorpe Mechanics and Farmers Bank 116 West Parrish Street Durham, NC 27701

2008-08-27
Atlanta Entrepreneur, David Gilliam donates HD Digital Media Editing Bay to ERMP

Anthony Dowling, Executive Producer for Eno River Media Production announced Wednesday morning the donation of our second HD digital media editing bay worth $10,000 to ERMP from an Atlanta, GA entrepreneur, David Gilliam.

Mr. Gilliam, Tuesday August 26th, 2008 presented to Anthony Dowling, ERMP’s Executive Producer, another state of the art HD digital media editing bay. Anthony stated “With this HD capable machine, editing advanced digital media, ERMP is poised to achieve great strides in reaching our goals for 2008. We believe it will help ERMP evolve into the TV and Film industry player it hopes to be, and we thank Mr. Gilliam for his continued help and support for our organization.”

Mr. Gilliam has been a resident of Atlanta, GA for over 19 years. He is an entrepreneur involved in the telecommunications industry for over 29 years.

Eno River Media Production is a totally volunteer run nonprofit 501(C)(3) company located in the heart of the North Carolina piedmont. It was established in 1999, as a vehicle for highlighting local nonprofit organizations, musicians, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. Our mission is to promote and support North Carolina’s unique arts community, nonprofit organizations and positive entrepreneurial spirit, through a variety of media. Our goals are to vastly increase exposure of the unparalleled talent and resources found in North Carolina and provide training for volunteers wishing to increase production, acting, or nonprofit management skills.

2008-06-20
Billy Nicholson named Director of Safety and Security for ERMP

Anthony Dowling, Executive Producer for Eno River Media Production announced Friday morning the following promotion of Billy Nicholson as Director of Safety and Security for ERMP and his placement on the Senior Staff. Billy Nicholson is replacing Charlie Coleman as Director.

A native of Durham, North Carolina since 1976, Mr. Nicholson III has been in the security business since 1997. As co-owner of Robert's Security Company in Hillsborough, NC, he recruited and managed security contracts for several local businesses. Mr. Nicholson's company specialized in providing security for the Entertainment Industry, including nightclubs and other entertainment events. Mr. Nicholson sold Robert's Company Security in 2001, after establishing it as one of the leading security companies in Hillsborough, NC. At the end of 2001, Mr. Nicholson then drew from his background in Private Investigations and opened Outlaw Recovery, an independent Private Investigations & Recovery firm.

Billy Nicholson is a dedicated man, who puts 100% into everything he does. He is also a devoted husband, and father of three.

In 2002, Billy Nicholson III volunteered with Eno River Media Production as a Safety and Security Officer.

Eno River Media Production strives to be the leader of North Carolina's commercial digital video production industry by providing an opportunity for novice cast and crew to gain the necessary practical experience and skills in field production to succeed in the television and movie industry through completion of assigned digital video projects for distribution by American cablecast outlets.

Eno River Media Production projects promote and support, through a variety of media, North Carolina's unique arts community, non-profit organizations and the positive entrepreneurial spirit found in diverse communities throughout our state.

2008-06-17
Chandler Vatavuk acceptes position of Deputy Director of Personnel – Talent for Eno River Media Production

On June 17th, 2008, Chandler Vatavuk accepted the position of Deputy Director of Personnel – Talent for Eno River Media Production and his placement on the Senior Staff . Chandler will be responsible for directing and coordinating all talent and casting activity within our nonprofit organization.

Chandler was born in Durham, NC. He graduated from Jordan High School in 2000 and then graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2004 BA in History, Minor in Dramatic Arts. Chandler graduated from law school at NC Central in 2007.

Chandler was on the Board of Directors for the UNC Student Television (2001-2004). He is a special guest on The Special Hour hosted by Paul Hardin on WCHL 1360. This was a one hour radio program which focused solely on my life and times in volunteerism (2002).

Chandler has been a Producer for UNC Student Television Feedback Live Show (2002- 2004). Also as host of this weekly one-hour live talk and news show, Chandler put out over 20 episodes a year of original content which included taped and edited segments, video bumpers and lead-ins, interviewing students on the street, and live discussion of the news with debate and banter.

Chandler stated “I really want to make my mark in the local film and television industry, and essentially put NC on the map nationwide as a great place to make quality independent films. I want to facilitate this by lobbying for the NC Film Commission through the Governor and other state politicians.”

Chandler is Eno River Media Production’s General Counsel.

Chandler joined the ranks of ERMP volunteers in July, 2006.

Eno River Media Production strives to be the leader of North Carolina's commercial digital video production industry by providing an opportunity for novice cast and crew to gain the necessary practical experience and skills in field production to succeed in the television and movie industry through completion of assigned digital video projects for distribution by American cablecast outlets.

Eno River Media Production projects promote and support, through a variety of media, North Carolina's unique arts community, non-profit organizations and the positive entrepreneurial spirit found in diverse communities throughout our state.

2008-06-11:
John Day named Director of Marketing and Advertising for Eno River Media Production

On June 11th, 2008, John Day accepted the position of Director of Marketing and Advertising for Eno River Media Production and his placement on the Senior Staff. John will be responsible for directing and coordinating all marketing and advertising activity within our non profit organization.

John was born in Morehead City, NC, an area known as the Crystal Coast, which is located at the southern tip of the outer banks in 1972.

John was born in Morehead City, NC, which is known as the Crystal Coast of NC. According to local historians, the legendary pirate "Blackbeard", had resided in nearby Beaufort and married the daughter of John Day, a local fisherman. While no actual Peyton's have been recorded, the Days were in fact some of the first settlers to the arh-rea, which presupposes that John is possibly a legitimate descendent of Blackbeard.

In 1990 John graduated from West Carteret High School. John then decided to head west to the "Old Well". While in Chapel Hill, he studied chivalry and piracy, which led him on a voyage to Hawaii after leaving school. Some say it was the calling of the cool trade winds and the perfect wave, but we know for fact it was the amazing experience he gained in digital video production techniques. After several years of life in the palms, and behind a camera, John headed back to NC- but was sidetracked. Still not ready to return to his native land, he set sail for Margaritaville. For 3 years, John lived like a conch shell, washed ashore on the sun drenched beaches of South Florida, plotting a plan to return to NC to utilize his life experiences in the digital video industry.

In 2005, John decided to leave his beach paradise behind and joined forces with long time friend John Kearns, founder of Cinewerks, a motion picture and television production company to produce a series of films, and new friend Courtney Newton, of Newton Solutions. Collectively, they drew upon their own core competencies and emerged as a leading online video network for NC.

Today, both John's and Court are working diligently towards their goals while honing their crafts. During that time, John D. was introduced to ERMP.TV and its Exec. Dir. Anthony Dowling. From this meeting, spawned a relationship that continues to grow. John states “Having Anthony as an advisor is like having a trusted partner, he shares your vision but will sometimes halt its fruition, and since our companies missions are uniquely aligned, we benefit from a seamless integration of ideas and strategies.”

Apart from the film industry, John is President/CEO of Day Media Group, a media concern in the marketing and technology space. Day states: “For us, the Internet is not a hobby. Technology is not something we dabble in. We were born digitally passionate about blending art and science, about defying the edge of what is possible. We got here because we believed -- and still do in the power of the Web to transform lives, connect people, and move brands. That's the power of TV (Cinewerks/ERMP), Web (NCWELCOME), and Mobile (Sumotext), & ultimately Day Media Group, who fosters these special blends.”

John joined the Board of Directors of ERMP in April, 08.

Eno River Media Production strives to be the leader of North Carolina's commercial digital video production industry by providing an opportunity for novice cast and crew to gain the necessary practical experience and skills in field production to succeed in the television and movie industry through completion of assigned digital video projects for distribution by American cablecast outlets.

Eno River Media Production projects promote and support, through a variety of media, North Carolina's unique arts community, non-profit organizations and the positive entrepreneurial spirit found in diverse communities throughout our state.

2008-07-27:
Travis Johnson Signs on to Direct ERMP’s Relapse

Eno River Media Production has chosen Director Travis Johnson (I’m Sorry) to helm its big-screen adaptation of the short story Relapse, it was announced today by Eno River Media Production’s Eno Entertainment Group Assistant Vice President and Senior Director Adam Tate.

When an ex-drug dealer named Seth attempts to forget the past, he soon finds that the past will never forget him. After landing a job at a local delivery company Seth eagerly returns home to give the good news to Katie, the woman that has helped Seth pick up the pieces from a troubled past. Unfortunately for Seth and Katie their celebration is about to be ruined by two people from Seth's past that need a quick fix and will stop at nothing to make sure they get it.

Johnson, who most recently directed I’m Sorry, has previously assisted with such films as The Rejects and The Last Breakfast.

Adam Tate will serve as a producer on the project, while the story has been adapted by Travis Johnson.

2008-07-11:
Josh Johnson Signs on to Direct ERMP’s Elimination

Eno River Media Production has chosen Director Josh Johnson (The Rejects) to helm its big-screen adaptation of the screen play Elimination; it was announced today by Eno River Media Production’s Eno Entertainment Group Assistant Vice President and Senior Director Adam Tate.

When a TV station master control operator unknowingly intercepts an assassination video live, but does not realize it, the stakes are mortally raised when the intercepted signal is traced back to the station by the assassins.

Johnson, who most recently directed The Rejects, has previously assisted with such films as The Last Breakfast.

Adam Tate will serve as a producer on the project, while the story has been adapted by Josh Johnson.

2008-02-22:
Eno River Media Production Announces New Venture with AX Communications

AX Communications, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC was established in 2000 as a print and media production firm and now boasts creative teams in Atlanta, GA; Salt Lake City, Utah; Burbank, CA; and Wilmington, NC. Brent Atwood, Managing Director has transformed the LLP into a multi-media enterprise and has been teaming on various joint digital media projects with Eno River Media Production.

The two firms have formed a partnership to extensively assist in joint business development by combining their talent pools and resources to deliver a full and complete suite of marketing and interactive multi-media to a wider and eclectic client base.

"We realized that there was a great opportunity for both Eno River Media Production and AX Communications to grow together while offering clients a complete solution for their marketing needs as well as their production needs for digital media. Since we have worked together on various projects the partnership seemed natural." stated, Mr. Atwood.

About Eno River Media Production
Eno River Media Production is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) company located in the heart of the North Carolina piedmont. It was established in 1999 as a vehicle for highlighting local nonprofit organizations, musicians, artists and creative entrepreneurs. Their mission is to promote and support North Carolina´s unique arts community, non-profit organizations and positive entrepreneurial spirit through a variety of media. www.ermp.tv

About AX Communications
AX Communications, LLP is a full service marketing and communications firm specializing in Interactive Services, Strategic Planning, Account Services, Public and Political Relations, Advertising, Brand Awareness and Market Research. It was established in 2000 and offers a complete marketing solution of cutting edge media and design utilizing various cutting edge design technology to launch companies marketing and communications into their respective demographics. www.AXcommunications.com

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