Phillip G. Carroll - Director -

Alden Place Commercial Airs!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:08:35 -0500

This morning, the first television commercial that I have been hired to direct went live to Comcast subscribers in the Lancaster/Lebanon area of Pennsylvania. The spot is the first of four that will air over 8,000 times for a period of 12 months.

I want to take this opportunity to thank Rich Fisher of FiP Creative for this tremendous opportunity. It has been an incredible experience working for him and his ad agency.

I also wish to thank the incredible cast, crew, and post production team that I have had the honor of working besides. You are all amazing and I look forward to many more projects together!

If you have a free 30 seconds, please take a look at the first spot - Alden Place: I had a Dream. I hope you enjoy it!

Directed by Phillip G. Carroll Jr.

Director of Photography: Brett Graybill

Crew:
Assistant Camera: Matt Smith
Gaffer: Nathan Vitale
Grip: Greg Fallon

Composer: Chris Ryan

Color Correction:
Rick Pagliaroli

Lead Actor: Friedrich Haas
Lead Actress: Gerri Weagraff
Voice Over provided by Studio Center

Special Thanks:
Mr. and Mrs. Graybill
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll
Kurt Eberling Jr.
Dwight Graybill

This Place Isn’t A Dream - Alden Place Commercial

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:05:30 -0400

This past August, I was hired by FIP Creative to write, direct, and edit four commercials for Alden Place - a 55+ Adult Community. This was my largest scale project yet. We even have aerials in it!

I once again teamed up with my frequent collaborators, Brett Graybill and Kurt Eberling Jr., top bring these commercials to life. Principal photography occurred in early September. I’ve been editing for the past couple of weeks and the commercials are now just about ready to be show to the public.

They will air in the Pennsylvania area for a period of 12 months. I’ll be sure to update my site with more information as soon as they’re complete. In the mean time, you can view behind the scenes photos from the shoots here. Stay tuned!

Two Stories Up screened at Bucks FeverFilm Fest!

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:53:54 -0400

This evening Two Stories Up was screened at the Bucks Fever Filmfest, and walked away with honorable mention for Best College Narrative! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!

We had a great evening at the film festival. For the first time in years, all of the films had positive messages and vibes to them. Hopefully that is a sign of the times getting better.

Two Stories Up will be streaming on Comcast OnDemand in the coming months. In the mean time, you can view it here.

Award Winning Film - Signed, Harry - Now Online

Sun, 27 May 2012 15:48:45 -0400

Earlier this month, Signed, Harry was honored with the title of Best Narrative Film in the 2012 Temple University Diamond Screen Film Festival and is now available for viewing online here.

I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who helped to make this film possible. So many people poured their hearts and souls into this 16mm film. It was an incredible learning experience.

When his child runs away from home, Harry, a middle aged man, realizes that he has become the very thing that he swore he'd never be - his father.  Joseph James -- Harry Adam Charlton -- Harry (17) Julie Zeglen -- Haley Phil Carroll Sr. -- Harry's Dad John Colleen Carroll -- Harry's Mom  Written by Phillip Carroll and Matthew Thackray  Original Story by Matthew Thackray  Crew: Directed by Phillip G. Carroll Jr. Director of Photography -- Brett Graybill Camera Operator/Grip - Fransiscus Magastowo Sound Director/Camera Operator -- Matthew Law-Phipps  Editor -- Matthew Law-Phipps  Boom Operator -- Alexander Szokolyai  Script Supervisor -- Mark Nessel  Production Manager - Kurt Eberling Jr.  HD DSLR Film Transfer -- Brett Graybill  Head Production Assistant -- Matthew Thackray  Production Assistants: Alexander Szokolyai Mark Nessel John Carroll Phil Carroll Sr. Colleen Carroll  Graffiti Art: Michael Carroll Fransiscus Magastowo Matthew Thackray  Producers -- Phil Carroll Sr., Colleen Carroll Sr.  Classic Cars: Gerhard & Lisa Brever -- Black 67' Camaro Eric Hutchinson -- Blue 68' Mustang Jason Abrams -- 1957 Chevy Robert Abrams -- 1966 Continental Convertible Bill Hughes -- Studebaker Phil Carroll -- 1966 Ford Country Sedan  LOST: Season 1 Soundtrack by: Michael Giacchino "Win One For The Reaper" "Locke'd Out Again"  Special Thanks: Mom and Dad Temple University Jack McCarthy Bruce Byker James Ginger Jolly Rodney Evans E. Kurt Eberling Jr. Paul Radzevich  Shot on location at  Tamanend Park, Southampton P.A.

“Words” OnDemand

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:16:11 -0500

Thanks to the wonderful festival organizers from the Bucks Fever Film Festival and their sponsors at Comcast, Words of Atonement is now available to view on Comcast OnDemand under the local section! Surprisingly the film got a “G” rating. Must be a real hard “G” because there is at least one clear usage of the “F” word in the film. Its funny because BAILOUT got an “MA” rating from Comcast two years ago! I now have films on both side of the ratings spectrum haha. Thanks again to Comcast and our friends at the County Theater in Doylestown, P.A.

Stay tuned for some upcoming news regarding my next project!

- Phil