• About The Ampersand Project...

  • NDstudios, Inc. is proud to announce the Ampersand Project: a film initiative aimed to help invigorate the film community in the Western New York area by providing collaborative opportunities in the Buffalo / Niagara region.

    As part of The Ampersand Project, we have started a campaign to produce one short production, every four months.

    Ampersand is currently casting and crewing for "The Boomers".



  • MEET THE WRITER: Hank Shaw - "The Boomers"...


  • "THE BOOMERS" LEADS HAVE BEEN CAST

    Posted on THU 02.16.12
    We are proud to announce that Darryl Hart and Tilke Hill will be playing the lead roles of Barry and Barbara, respectively, for NDstudios upcoming film The Boomers! Thank you to all those who auditioned!



    RELATED LINKS
    Ampersand Website

  • The Boomers

    01.18.12 STATUS: PRE-PRODUCTION
    We are currently seeking individuals interested in cast and crew roles for The Boomers, written by Hank Shaw: a comedy in four scenes about the world's most clueless parents.

    Here is a rough time-line for the production:
    Auditions for Cast: Feb 4th & 5th.
    Call-Backs for Cast: Feb 6th - 12th.
    Crew call: Now. Locked by Feb 10th.
    TDB Shooting Dates: March 3rd, 4th, 10th, & 11th.

    Interested? Please call our studio at 716.464.3645 or e-mail ampersand@nd-studios.com and we'll send you all the info.

    RELATED LINKS
    Cast Application
    Crew Application
    NDstudios Official Website

  • Cast & Crew Information

    CAST ROLES for "The Boomers"
    Barry: Male, Early 30's to early 40's.
    Barbara: Female, Early 30's to early 40's.
    Dr. Leinhart: Male, Mid-40's+
    Sporting goods Clerk: Male, Mid-20's - 30.
    Nurse 1: Female, 25+
    Nurse 2: Female, 25+.
    Sides are available here:
    Side One: Barry & Barbara
    Side Two: Barry & Barbara
    Side Three: Barry/Barbara & Dr. Leinhart
    Cast Application

    CREW ROLES for "The Boomers"
    Please call our studio at 716.464.3645 or e-mail ampersand@nd-studios.com and we'll send you all the info.
    Crew Application




  • & 2012 Films

  • The Boomers

    Written by Hank Shaw
    Four scenes about the world's most clueless parents.

  • The Final Cut

    Written by Peter Rosokoff
    A film editor becomes obsessed with an actress who stars in the film he is editing, and he begins to fantasize about starring in the film with her.

  • Special Delivery

    Written by Hank Shaw
    A public service message urging Americans to do their part for toxic waste disposal.

  • Portrait of a Lasting Friendship

    Written by Hank Shaw
    A cable news crew tries to film a slam-dunk feature on a heart-warming friendship between an Amish-ish farmer and a wannabee rapper, but the story turns out to be a bit more unwieldly than they expect.

  • Big Baby

    Written by Hank Shaw
    A promo for an imaginary TV show called "Big Baby."

  • The World Asphalt Diving Championships

    Written by Hank Shaw
    A sports feature.