Asgard Entertainment is a full service production studio dedicated to producing feature film and television in Colorado. We have adopted the Hollywood studio mentality and built a foundation for developing, writing, producing, shooting, post production, and distribution all within one facility.

"THE SENSEI" featured in Black Belt Magazine

Diana Lee Inosanto and her film "The Sensei" which she wrote, starred and directed, is featured this month in Black Belt Magazine. Mark Grove, a friend of Diana, was a co-producer and assistant stunt coordinator on the film and made it possible to shoot in Colorado with much of the local crew and talent. This amazing film's major theme is fighting against hatred, and the filmmakers themselves have met with harrasment because of it, something highlighted in the article. Check it out in our Articles section or by clicking on the picture. And click here to see Mark Grove's thoughts about the film and article.

AFM AND MORE...

AFM (American Film Market) was great this year! We had a lot of interest for Gathering of Heroes, and even made some Pre-Sales.

Asgard's production services were also in demand from filmmakers around the country and we will be colaborating with various companies on future productions, the first of which will be "One Night", a 22 day shoot that starts at the end of November. The majority of principle photography will be completed before Christmas, and we will be editing the feature here in Denver.

We are excited to move forward on these Co-Productions as well as our in house productions. Keep up to date with all news by visiting our Facebook and Myspace or check out our Tweets!

GATHERING OF HEROES TRAILER

As Mark and Jon depart to the American Film Market in CA, they take with them the new full Gathering of Heroes trailer. If you haven't already seen it, take a look! A downloadable version will be on the website, along with the new GOH Web update! Look for it soon!

ACTORS ARE SPEAKING UP ABOUT THE ACTORS ARSENAL

"I want to thank you for putting together such an amazing workshop." Kasha Fauscett.

Alicia Leeper with Big Fish said: "I really felt that I learned so much about myself as an individual and as an actor."

"This workshop compliments what I have already learned and enhances the skills I've been developing in my ongoing acting classes. Thanks Mark for a great class!" Rioha Fortner

Click Here to see even more of what the had to say!

ASGARD ON SET AT THE GOVERNER'S MANSION

On Friday 2nd Unit Director Mark Grove and Asgard was on the set of The Highwayman at the Governer's Mansion where action actor and stunt performer Will Beckingham doubled for actor Don Kraus who plays Lord Shafton in the film. The scene takes place in Lord Shafton's manor as he meets his untimely demise falling down the stairs and breaking his neck, caused posthumously by The Highwayman. Behind the scenes video will soon be up on Asgard's Facebook page.

Lord Shafton actor Don Kraus (left) and
stunt double Will Beckingham.

THE HIGHWAYMAN ON 9NEWS

This Labor Day weekend, Inferno Films was shooting The Highwayman at the Governer's mansion. Kirk Montgomery with 9 News visited the set monday and featured it on his Eblock for the day. Give it a view by clicking the picture. And if you look hard enough you can catch Asgard's very own Jon Firestone dressed up as a Red Coat appearing in the film! You can also visit The Highwayman website by clicking here.

ASGARD CALLED AND ACTORS ANSWERED!

In early August, Asgard Entertainment sent out the call to Actors. First through the local agencies and then through the internet on CASA and finally Facebook. Asgard wanted to get to know the local talent, and use them in our upcoming feature films. The Response was tremendous, what was 3 days extended to 5 days, full of actors! The actors got the chance to see what Asgard is all about and Mark and Jon were not dissapointed with the talent they saw. As Asgard gears up for the next project, we look forward to working with Colorado!

GATHERING OF HEROES TEASER RELEASE!

After much anticipation and tons of hard work, we are happy to announce the release of the Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords Teaser. Click the image to take you there! And don't forget to let us know what you think on Myspace, Twitter, or Facebook!

WELCOME TO THE NEW WEBSITE!

Welcome to the launch of Asgard's new website! As you can see we have a similar look, but we have new layout and pages added. We will be continuing to update content for a while so the look will change a bit more. Asgard wanted to have the new logo up and be able to keep everyone up to date on what is going on here, because things are happening all the time. Stop by our facebook page and let us know what you think.

Richard Moll

Recently in town for the film Serpent Rising, Richard Moll is back in Hollywood and commenting on Asgard Entertainment and Mark Grove online at Facebook! "Mark Grove, who is, beyond a producer, also the stunt and special effects coordinator for the movie...is very savvy about many aspects of film and a guy I look forward to working with again." Richard says. Click on the picture to check out what else he had to say and become a fan of Richard!

TESTIMONIAL FROM CINEMATOGRAPHER RIC WAITE

“I have had the privilege of working with Mark Grove and Jon Firestone on several occasions. I have always found them thoroughly professional, completely competent and dedicated to their craft. Mark's knowledge and grasp of the film industry is exemplary, his knowledge of the martial arts, stunt coordinating, safety and film making in general is extraordinary. His demeanor while working is beyond pleasant...always a smile, frequently a well timed joke. Great fun...but still getting the job done with alacrity and professionalism. I look forward to our next joint venture with anticipation.”

Sincerely, Ric Waite, ASC
Director of Photography (The Long Riders, Footloose, 48 Hours, Red Dawn, Cobra, Marked for Death, Rapid Fire, On Deadly Ground)

TESTIMONIAL FROM TALENT AGENT PETER DEANELLO

"I have worked with Mark Grove for over a decade, first in providing on camera talent for his projects. The abundance of expertise, talent and enthusiasm that he approaches every project with never ceases to amaze me. In the independent filmmaking world, many people try to wear multiple hats...Writer, actor, director, producer, stunt coordinator, special effects technician, make up artist...It takes a rare individual to accomplish all that without compromising the quality of his work. Mark is one of those rare talents who is able to successfully juggle the overwhelming number of responsibilities and demanding schedule of an independent filmmaker. Mark is succeeding in a business where so many fail. His vision, as well as his ability to turn that vision into reality, is creative and limitless. I strongly suggest working with Mark in any of his many endeavors."

Peter DeAnello
Big Fish Talent

“THE SENSEI” film, shot in Colorado and Co-Produced by Asgard Entertainment’s Mark Steven Grove has received a great deal of festival recognition and has been praised for it’s thought provoking content.

Returning after a five-year absence is Karen O'Neil (D. Lee Inosanto, “The Prodigy”), a woman haunted by the death of fiancé, pro boxer Mark Corey (Louis Mandylor, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”). On the surface, we believe Karen is there only to reconnect with her family, owners of a successful martial arts business, and active members of their church ministry.

When McClain is hospitalized after a near fatal beating by three local teens, who are then released on bail, Annie (McClain’s outraged mother) asks Karen to secretly teach her son to defend himself.

Unbeknownst to her family, and fearful of small town retaliation, Karen agrees to secretly teach McClain, training him at night to protect them both. Through the martial ways, McClain learns to rise above ignorance and prejudice, and his newfound confidence causes him to intercede when a classmate is being bullied.

After the public confrontation, Karen’s role as his teacher is revealed. This rocks the small, rural community to the core, particularly when the controversy unmasks Karen’s past with Mark Corey.

Reminiscently told in conversation between the young man, McClain and a Minister (Emmy Award Winner, Keith David “Crash”), THE SENSEI is an examination of the prejudices that allow hatred to continue, and the people that find their own humanity in their darkest hour