FILMMAKER/DIRECTOR
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Welcome
Please feel free to visit the THEATER section and browse through the various films I've created. I hope you have as much fun watching them as I've had making them.
If you have any questions and/or comments, I invite you to send me an e-mail. I would enjoy hearing from you.
Enjoy!
Robert Bontrager
"What's the hardest part of making a film? Those holes! Punching out all of those tiny holes!"
-Mel Brooks
WHAT'S NEW
January 2012: I was asked to create a promotional video for a local business called King of Kings Weight Loss Adademy. View it here.
October 2011: Here is a promotional video I created for Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign. Check it out here.
September 2011: The pilot episode for "Christianity's Good, Bad & Unholy Top 5" is now finished. I'm working now on producing more episodes and securing funding for the series. Contact me is you would like more information.
August 2011: The pilot episode for "Christianity's Good, Bad & Unholy Top 5" is nearing completion. I've finished the first edit and working on finalizing everything for the next major task, securing financing. While I cannot show you the pilot episode, feel free to indulge yourself with the opening title sequence. Enjoy!
May 2011: This month had the honor to craft a short video to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Glendora Conservancy. The Glendora Conservancy is an organization dedicated to protect the Glendora foothills, as it exists in it's natural state. The Glendora foothills are home to the endangered BRODIAEA, a tiny purple flower that blooms once per year - and it's the job of the Conservancy to protect this delicate plant. The video was a lot of fun to create and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Check it out here. Enjoy!
April 2011: While I've been busy developing a variety of projects - I also ran a marathon of sorts this month. I participated in the Script Frenzy competition and completed the goal, which was to take the entire month of April and write out a 100 page script. Not a typical way I write, but I got it done. I'm now and official WINNER of the 2011 Scirpt Frenzy competition!
February 2011: I've been busy these past few months developing a concept for a TV series AND filming a pilot episode. It's a "Top 5" list show highlighting important elements relating to Christian history. The series is called “CHRISTIANITY’S GOOD, BAD, AND UNHOLY TOP 5”. The opening title sequence looks great, check it out here.
October 2010: Another spec commercial has been completed for the Doritos Crash the Superbowl contest. Here is my entry for this year! And for those of you who missed last year's entry, check it out here! Enjoy!
August 2010: My short film, THE TRAINEE was accepted to screen in the BIG BEAR LAKE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL next month. The exact screening dates and location will be posted soon.
June 2010: My latest film, THE TRAINEE was a huge task. To learn all about how I made it, check out The Making of THE TRAINEE. Full of interesting images and all of the composers scores to enjoy.
May 2010: Here is a short 30 second promo for the Biola Media Conference I created in After Effects.
March 2010: My latest science fiction short film THE TRAINEE is posted. Enjoy!
January 2010: For the past two months, I've been busy producing and directing a short 7-mintue science fiction film called THE TRAINEE for The Doorpost Film Project. I started production Thanksgiving weekend and finished it up on January 26th. Judging for the film will start on March 1st - with the winners to advance to the next round will be announced on March 15th. Click here for more information about the film.
NOVEMBER 2009: Highlight videos from the Grace Soccer teams REVOLUTION and STORM can be found here.
NOVEMBER 2009: After a week of pre-production, a day of filming, and two days of post, my new spec commercial for Doritos is now finished. Enjoy THE GENERAL!
OCTOBER 2009: I've purchased a new camera, the Canon 7D and made a short test video. Check out exciting HAIRCUT in action on my YouTube page!
SEPTEMBER 2009: I’ve been busy developing a reality TV series titled, JESUS FREAK. Please contact me if you would like to help get this on television. Check out the JESUS FREAK one minute promotional video on my YouTube page!
AUGUST 2009: A new demo reel has been posted. In case you missed it on the opening splash page, check out it out on my YouTube site.
JULY 2009: Two new short videos are now up, ready for your viewing pleasure. First is a 1 minute promo video for the documentary Journey Toward Creation. Second is a promotional video for reasons.org, the official web site for Reasons To Believe.
JUNE 2009: Here's a fun little animation I made recently in After Effects. Check out Mandelbrot now up on YouTube - but watch with extreme caution!
MAY 2009: Dual Revelation wins the Audience Choice Award in the 2008 Faith and Film Motion Picture Festival!
FEBRUARY 2009: My new demo reel is now ready for action. Be sure to check out the HD version in the THEATER section.
SEPTEMBER 2008: George Lucas once said, “Films are never really finished - only abandoned”. Last August, I let Dual Revelation out into the wild. Sure there’s always more tweaking I’d love to do. But at some point a filmmaker needs to call it done and let it go. And that’s what I did last month when a master was made, tested and sent off to the DVD replicator facility. Now a month later we had our grand premiere in front of a pack auditorium of 1,000 people. For me it was a wonderful experience – especially to hear people laughing at all the correct moments. I’m very satisfied with how it turned out. And I’m proud to say that Dual Revelation has its own Amazon and IMDB page to match. If you would like to get a copy for yourself, check here for the lowest price.
JUNE 2007: The teaser trailer for my latest and greatest documentary DUAL REVELATION is now up. Check it out!
APRIL 2007: I've been busy filming for my new documentary Dual Revelation. I've included a short behind the scenes clip of our days of filming. view the clip HERE!
MARCH 2007: Check out CAR TEST. A test with a car!
JANUARY 2007: A new 3D test animation (using the new Terragen 2 animation program) is now posted. Check out 1000 FRAMES.
DECEMBER 2006: Building on "FLYBY" I've now made SNOWSCAPES. This animation took 3 weeks to render and is rather stunning to watch.
NOVEMBER 2006: Not one, but TWO new clips have been posted! First is a short animation peice FLYBY. Next is an exciting Rafting Promotional Video. Check 'em out!
JULY 2006: New movie posted! Check out my adventures at the
2006 TAGFEST!!
MARCH 2006: Posted another memorial video of my wife's grandmother, Rena Leih. It's now available for viewing in the theater section.
DECEMBER 2005: Posted a little video that is a tribute to my late grandmother. Visit the theater section to watch.
AUGUST 2004: Posted a new movie, the original Mike Callahan Meets Dr. Faymar. Visit the theater section to enjoy this clip.
JUNE 2004: Web site is launched! Visit the "Theater" section to view the 16 different video clips. Future additions to this site will include movie reviews, links and other fun stuff.
