Guest Speaker for Inmates

On October 4th, Randall Dark had the opportunity to mentor a group of young men being held in the Travis County jail in Austin, Texas.

As a filmmaker, Dark encouraged the inmates by offering a new perspective and equipping them with the tools needed for life-lasting change.

Nearly 10% of the county's inmate population is between the ages of 17 and 20.


source: Travis County Sheriff's Office

Dark Becomes Shining Light for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Maxell Corp. of America has recognized Randall Dark, CEO of Randall Dark Productions, for his work on the comedy feature Closing Escrow which was lensed entirely on Maxell HDCAM. Maxell awarded Dark, who's considered an HD pioneer, with a glass trophy featuring the Maxell "Blow Away" icon, unlimited Maxell HD product for use on his next project, and $5,000 to donate to a charity of his choice. Dark, who recently relocated from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, designated the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas to receive the $5,000 gift.

Source: Shoot Magazine

Donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation

Maxell Corporation of America honors independent filmmaker, Randall Dark on November 27th for his work on the comedy motion picture, “Closing Escrow,” filmed in Maxell HDCAM. Dark, who recently relocated from Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas, has identified the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and South Texas charity to receive $5,000 from Maxell on his behalf.

Pictured left to right: Tammy Shaklee, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas; Randall Dark, CEO of Randall Dark Productions; Patricia Byrne, Senior Marketing Manager of Maxell; and Barbara Sommer, Vice President of Marketing of Maxell.

"Stars with Sticks"

Lucky 13, Randall Dark took to the ice at the 2nd Annual "Stars With Sticks" Celebrity Hockey Game at the Health South Training Center in El Segundo, California. The annual event benefits the Starlight Children's Foundation of California, Arizona and Nevada.