Tim Partridge, president and CEO of 32TEN Studios, has announced the launch of 32TEN Entertainment, LLC, a content development and production company based in San Rafael.
32TEN Entertainment debuts with a slate of projects in various stages of development: an episodic event series titled “Cannibal Reign,” a film written by Phillip Hudson titled “The F.I.O.N.A. Prototype,” the web series “FX Titans,” and “Master Model Maker,” a reality competition show.
“We are looking to develop projects that can be produced in Northern California, making use of the amazing locations available to us here, along with the experienced creative talent that we’ve worked with here at 32TEN Studios,” Partridge said. “Our intent is to add significant production value to each production by utilizing our own facility, with the world-class effects crews we know.”
“Cannibal Reign,” the episodic event series, is based on the Thomas Koloniar book of the same name. “Sniper Elite,” a series of novels Koloniar wrote with author Scott McEwen (“American Sniper”), is in development at Sony.
“Cannibal Reign” is the story of a group of survivors living underground to avoid the mayhem above after an asteroid strike hits North America and ends the world as we know it. Eventually, the group must leave the safety of their hideout and face the horrors of the world above if they are to be rescued.
“We loved this book as soon as we read it,” Partridge remarked, “and knew that we wanted to bring it to the screen. The story and characters are compelling, and the post-apocalyptic theme lends itself to the kind of work we do here.”
32TEN Entertainment is packaging the show, building creative, and production partnerships.
“The F.I.O.N.A. Prototype” is a sci-fi thriller. “The story covers a very interesting stage of A.I. development that has yet to be seen on screen,” Partridge explained, “and sci-fi is very close to our hearts, especially given the legacy of the 32TEN Studios facility and staffers.
“FX Titans” is a web series that chronicles the early days of computer generated special effects in the film industry. “We’ve been interviewing the pioneers of this art form and are currently editing those conversations,” Partridge reported.
“Master Model Maker” is a reality competition show that pits 15 model makers against each other, the winner earning a spot on the effects team of a major Hollywood movie. The show will be filmed in the actual shop where many iconic movie models were created. A full treatment has been developed and is ready to show. “This show is compelling to anyone who grew up making models and movie lovers who want to get a behind the scenes look at the process. Making models for movies is a fun and challenging process with some frustrating times that makes for an entertaining reality show.”
