Films
For several years, Herkamayah and Precipice Productions created all types of films, shorts, and documentaries made in an array of styles. Some have won and competed in film festivals, promoting writing, acting, and directing. Take a look at many and see what resonates with you while browsing, and thanks for watching.
“The Evolution of Communication”
A woman awaits news from afar
After a long while since producing any films, this was a fun return and was also accepted to five film festivals. Featuring Shay Denison and Genetra Tull. Produced by Diana Suko, Music by Radarshade, Written, edited, and directed by Todd Lampe,
Release date: 4-19-2023
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“The Way He Makes Them Feel”
It has been many years, already, since Michael Jackson's unexpected death. Shortly after, there was an upsurge in the presence and voices of his fans that for years had been quiet. “The Way He Makes Them Feel” focuses on Michael Jackson’s fans, from all walks of life and backgrounds, amplifying how one man changed and affected the lives of so many in both gentle and dramatic ways. This insightful documentary reveals how people discovered him and are impacted by him, not only in his life – but also after his death. In “The Way He Makes Them Feel”, witness how one man inspires countless others, in so many diverse ways, and the way he makes them feel about themselves and the world.. This documentary spotlights the deep impact Michael Jackson has made on his fans even after his passing. From all over the world, meet fans of all ages, religions, backgrounds, and races who found solace, happiness, and inspiration from one man – Michael Jackson.
Produced and Directed by Todd Lampe, ErinRose Widner, Joelle Arqueros
Release date: 8-29-2010
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“Artificially Speaking”
Where does artificial fruit flavoring come from? Artificial fruit, of course. Holly Hockenberry owns an artificial fruit farm, maintained by overworked gardener Sparky Schlosser. The farm is caught in the middle of a scandal regarding a case of tainted artificial fruit. Some questionable companies may be involved in a massive cover-up, which has caused the farm's profit to plummet. Starring Alan Sues, Karen Rambo, Lou Wagner, Michael Ciccolini, and Elizabeth Coñejo, Directed by Todd Lampe.
Release date: 8-11-2008
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“Strongerable”
Lights! Camera! Action Hero! In the movies, action actors are always receiving bad news. They have to learn how to get somewhere. Blythe (Samantha Montgomery) and Dakota (Michael Ciccolini) teach a course called "Action Acting for the Acting Actor". Here, they instruct Brettt Riffle (Lance Reifschneider) and a collection of other Hollywood hopefuls how to be strong, yet vulnerable while onscreen. Hence, "Strongerable". The results are hilarious, and you will recognize many of the exercises used in the class. Starring Michael Ciccolini, Samantha Montgomery, Lance Reifschneider, David Leggett, Mitchell Roché, Frank Walton, David Brinn, Jamal Sterling, Mark Kivisto and Paul Horton. Written by Samantha Montgomery & Michael Ciccolini Produced by Michael Ciccolini, Todd Lampe, and Samantha Montgomery. Directed and edited by Todd Lampe. Music by Marc Aramian. Winner of the best short film award at the Lancaster Film Festival in New York, 2004.
Release date: 12-11-2003
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“An Inconvenient Penguin”
Senator Algore has been trying to tell his story for years, but no one has been listening... Years ago, penguins were brought to zoos all across America. Somehow, word got back to Antarctica about a better lifestyle in Southern California. Now, swarms of penguins are floating to America on ice chunks. In this riveting comedic documentary, we hear first-hand testimonials of near encounters with penguins, witness their invasion of our communities, and how they are starting to make our lives...inconvenient. Starring Lance Reifschneider, Eric Matikosh, Rasika Mathur, Jenny Mollen, Frank Walton, Minh Nguyen, Lisa Wardell and Brianna Haynes. Music by Austin Haynes. Written and Directed by Todd Lampe.
Release date: 8-11-2008
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“Que Pizza”
In “Que Pizza”, a pizza ordered during playoffs in baseball is very late, and when called to complain, there is an apology. The driver showed up with a free pizza...and something else entirely unexpected, which was quite an unordinary major mistake. Directed and edited by Todd Lampe, Produced by Bob Favarato.
Released: 11-11-2001
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“Dibs”
Two men approach a furniture store, looking for the owner. What this leads to is an ongoing search for "the sofa" as they travel from place to place, with unpredictable, surprising results. Featuring Frank Walton, Michael Ciccolini, Mitchell Roché, ErinRose Widner and Stephanie Silverman. Written, directed, and edited by Todd Lampe, produced by Bob Favarato.
Released: 9-18-2006
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“Chance Meeting”
Chance Meeting focuses on a man and woman who meet in a park. They try to make small talk feel comfortable. This riveting and provocative short has won acclaim at several festivals across the country, including an official selection at Dances With Films 2006. Starring Geoff Erwin and Lisa Wardell, Produced by ErinRose Widner/Skellings Productions, Written by Marcy Kennedy, Directed and edited by Todd Lampe.
Released 5-11-06
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“Nilam Auntie: An Internation Treasure”
Starring Rasika Mather, who also wrote and plays several characters, "Nilam Auntie: An International Treasure" is an eye-opening comedy and exposer of Nilam Bhatnagar, the lauded threading maven, shaadi entertainer. Laxmi Harjoshi digs deep into Nilam's upbringing as a child orphaned at the steps of the Ganges River. There, uncovering her struggle to become educated, the language barriers that she couldn't quite overcome, and the indignant ways in which she earned an income. Her patient efforts to find love in the latter years of life pay dividends in a strange twist that leads to her redemption.
Released: 9-4-2009
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“Charlie”
In a tragically hysterical story about a girl making peace with her worst enemy. Written by and starring Mary Fanto. Featuring Erin Daniels, Richard Jacques, Shari Arnold. Directed and edited by Todd Lampe. Official winner of The Santa Monica Film Festival 2003, official selection at South by Southwest 2003
Released: 2-16-2003