Welcome to Dave Hondel Films Press Room. Coming 2010, Dave will release premiere of new movie 'Jingy'. Click on web site listed in Press Kit above. Sept 9, 2009 --'I Found a Place' directed by Dave Hondel for two-time Grammy-winning Ann Nesby was just nominated for a Gospel Music Channel Award for best Soul Music Video for 2009.His videos can be seen on YouTube.com and GRACE Media Network Music Channel (GMNetwork.cc & GMNLive.com Radio).
Dave Hondel is a resident of Clermont, Florida. He has been Producing and Directing films and music videos for the past ten years. His goal is to 'make Central Florida a top destination' for top musicians to come and film their music videos. "I think that with the diverse geography here, it's really an ideal place to come and complete a project." Dave, along with his brother Gary are originally from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. "I will always love where I came from. The Twin Cities itself has produced many talented Artists and Filmmakers and I feel lucky to have been raised in such a talent rich community. Now that I live in Central Florida, I'm learning that there are a lot of opportunities here as well with many universities and film schools offering state of the art training. I'm hoping that our services will help the new filmmaker get their project off of the ground."
Besides being seen on Comedy Central's "Let's Bowl", Dave has worked as an extra on "Joe Somebody" with Tim Allen and "Mighty Ducks 3". Dave has produced and directed three shortfilms, one of which screened at the Tacoma Film Festival. The latest film from Hondel Brothers Films, "Unspoken", recently premiered at the IFP (Independent Film Project) Cinema Lounge Showcase in front of a standing room only crowd at the Cabaret Theater at the Bryant Lake Bowl in Downtown Minneapolis. He has also directed music videos for "The Tony Burgos Orchestra" which features the horn section of Prince's former band "New Power Generation" and a video for Nebulous/Sony Artist, ATOM. Since then, he has completed four music videos for Gospel Artist, Roosevelt George of the Gospel Group, James Grear and Company; four for Billboard artist James Grear and Company; two music videos for two time Grammy winner Ann Nesby; two for Kelvin Pleasent to name a few.
Email: davehondel@yahoo.com. Phone: 352-223-3437.
Dave Hondel is available for engagements as a panelist, consultant and director/producer. For Booking or Media Inquiries/Interviews contact: Grace Media Services (GMS), email:GMS, or call 763.221.6894.
Dave Hondel Films is committed to assisting members of the film community by providing services
to those on a small budget. We want your vision to become reality and will discuss
your project in a professional open-minded manner. We promote a fun atmosphere
and will do our best to see that you are satisfied with the end result.
If you have an idea for a project, call us.
Roosevelt George Music Video Behind The Scenes
Dave Hondel Films directed two upcoming music videos for gospel artist & co-producer, Roosevelt George. George was formerly part of the popular gospel music group, James Grear and Company. Both videos were filmed in Minneapolis, MN, June 3 & 4, 2006, on location at Bean Scene Internet Cafe and Open Door Evangelistic World Ministries (ODEWM) with Designate Bishop Keith Jenkins. The two videos will promote George's solo project, which feature James Grear and Company on background vocals. This is George's debut CD titled, Sent to Encourage You. The two singles, "I Get Joy" and "If Jesus Says You're Healed". The project release date will be announce.
Unspoken Short Film synopsis
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Dave Hondel Films Film, "Unspoken" gets rave reviews from standing room only audience in Minneapolis. The film stars Karl Meyer, who has been acting for several years. He has been seen in several major motion pictures shot in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. He has also spent time on the stage at the Guthrie Theater. In "Unspoken", Meyer plays a homeless man who journeys to the big city in search for a better life. After finding a broken violin in a dumpster, he teaches himself to play the instrument only to have two street thugs played by veteran actor Josh Bassais ("Where's Jeremy") and Gospel Rap Artist, Michael Dixon II (Reign-Jah) break his violin and beat him up. Also featured are theater actor/singer, Timm Holmly and veteran actor, Aaron Courteau. After losing the only thing he had left....Then, the unthinkable happens...
Michael Dixon II Artist/Actor
Michael Dixon II, known as Reign Jah, is a young minister
who will forever change Christian Music through his
contemporary style of gospel rap. His hit single is entitled, "Testimony" on his debut album. Michael's home town is
Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was born and raised.
He has shared the stage with Tonex, James Grear and
Company, Cross Movement. He has ministered at the
GMWA, Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole Singers and Musicians
Conference, Historic Society, Club 3 Degrees, First Avenue,
The Mall of America and various local and out of state
churches. As an aspiring actor, Michael landed a role in Dave Hondel Films short "Unspoken".
ilms and music videos for the past ten years. His goal is to 
