Local filmmaker Emmanuel Carter from Stormhouse Productions in Carmel, whom you may remember from his Catapult video project earlier this year which urged lawmakers to pass a tax incentive to encourage production companies to film in Indiana, is at it again with his Disney-inspired Powerline video. Re-booting the song “Stand Out” which was one of the most popular songs from Disney’s classic 1995 animated musical, “A Goofy Movie,” he has attracted the attention of the original artist, Tevin Campbell, as well as the filmmaking industry in California. Even Disney itself has taken notice.
This past weekend, Emmanuel released the live-action video which brought to life Powerline, Max, Roxanne, PJ, and Bobby. Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
The video has gotten over 5,000 views since its release at noon on Saturday and was re-posted on the The Disney Blog. Plans are already underway for a sequel.
Staying true to his goal of bringing film to Indiana, he has utilized local talent for all aspects of this project. Costumes were designed and created by Jess West Costumes, whose owner was featured in USA Today, has worked with MTV and was most recently featured in a segment on RTV6. The song “Stand Out” was re-invented by local music producer, Austin “Sir Limitless” Day, and features vocals by Emmanuel. The Powerline dancers – Emmanuel Carter, Tate Riner, Austin Day and Nick Jones (who choreographed the dance sequences) – are an impressive group who collectively boast appearances on such shows as America’s Best Dance Crew, Step Up 3D, and America’s Got Talent and who also compete throughout the United States and teach dance to students of all ages. Cinematography, acting, editing, special effects, props, locations . . . all are from in and around the Indianapolis area.
About Powerline
Emmanuel has used all of his talents as a writer, director, producer, dancer, singer and entrepreneur to bring back one the most well-known and loved songs from a movie that is still popular 22 years after its release. Initial response to this project has been overwhelming from friends, family, the community, and industry contacts. This project demonstrates Emmanuel’s passion for filmmaking and furthers his dream of Indiana one day hosting a huge blockbuster film by bringing attention to the diverse quality of talent available right here in Indiana. For more information, please contact Emmanuel Carter by phone at 317-489-1154 or e-mail at emmancarter22@yahoo.com.