About HAP
OUR MISSION
To create opportunities for artists from all backgrounds to showcase talent, gain exposure, and network while creating high quality low budget content for creatives and musicians.
OUR VISION
Empower Creatives, Illuminate Talent: Striving to be the catalyst for creative revolution, we envision a world where every talented artist, regardless of budget, finds their spotlight. Together, we amplify voices, spark connections, and redefine the future of artistic expression.
"Are we still having fun?"-HAP Moto
OUR VALUES
Mentoring
Fun & Creativity
Being realistic/humble/flexible
Authenticity
Inclusions & support for underdogs
Arts
Culture
Small/local business
Opportunities
ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We partner with MercyWorks in Syracuse to host summer interns. We strive to ensure that all are invited to partner with us, film with us, apply to work with us, and be HA-P with us!
We are also dedicated to giving people their first opportunities, learning on the job with us and/or failing and getting support to figure things out.
If you're interested in working with us, please see our contact page.
OUR TEAM
We are a proud rag tag team of interns and volunteer.
Working with the area's students and recent grads helps us give opportunities to young film makers to gain real world experience and add to their resumes while keeping our costs down.
OUR BRAND PROMISE
You're welcome #rickrolled
NEWS & UPDATES
2024
May 2024- HAP Sponsors the Art of Movie Making Film Festival.
March 2024- New Logo update!
January 17, 2024 - Season Finale of Off the Wall & Up Close! Episode 9 released available on YouTube! This episode features Amy Bleier-Long and Cocoas Candles in Syracuse NY. Watch it here.
2023
April 12, 2023 - Episode 8 released available on YouTube! This epsiode features Meier's Creek Brewing Co in Cazenovia, NY and musicians Mrian Wagner and Ben Blujus. Watch it here.
February 21, 2023 - Episode 7 released available on YouTube! Featuring Artists and Barista Courtney Shaut at Luna Cat Cafe in Syracuse, NY. Watch it here.
2022
December 2022 - Off the Wall & Up Close receives almost $800 donation from Willow Rock Breweing Company for the limited-edition Off the Wall & Up Close Lager creation and sales. Read more about it in the press release.
October 3, 2022 - WINNER Best TV/Web Series (Drama) at the Seattle Film Festival!!!
September 2022 - Seattle Film Fest Official Selecton!
April 2022 - Off the Wall & Up Close chosen as semi-finalist in the New Film Makers NY Film Festival!
March 2022 - Airflix Film Festival Award Winner - Best Pilot!
February 2022! New York International Film Festival Awards Semi-Finalist!
3/8/2022 We've received over $17,000 in donations! Thank you to everyone who has supported us thus far! Chech out the support page.
3/3/2022 - Willow Rock Brewery has canned our limited-edition beer! $1 from every 4-pack goet to us, head over to keep supporting them and us!
1/1/2022 - We were featured in CNYMagazine's Good Life Section. Check it out here!
SAVE THE DATE - February 12, 2022 - Willow Rock Brewing Co. will be hosting an Off the Wall TV Beer Release fundraiser party! More details here.
2021
10/12/2021 - Shop is open on Etsy! Get your shirts, mugs, and other merch to support the show here!
10/4/2021 - We will appear at our first film festival! M3F3 in Marcellus, NY. Join us on November 13!
10/2/2021 - Pilot filming Wrap Party was held at Wunderbar and additional $700 raised!
9/29/2021 - We're on Bridge Street and News Channel 9. Check it out here!
9/23/2021 - The 50/50 silent auction is LIVE! Check it out here.
9/21/2021- Amy Robbins from Ted and Amy on 93Q Interviewed us about the show. Listen here!
9/7/2021 - We launched a GoFundMe campaign to help reach our final funding goals!
8/24/2021 - Pilot episode in the can! Get your ticket to the wrap party coming up on Oct 2! See details.
8/19/2021 - We launched an Off the Wall & Up Close mini series on YouTube! Check it out and Subscribe here!
8/18/2021 - We hit $13,000 of our $20,000 fund raising goal! Help us reach the next milestone. Contribute here.
8/1/2021 - Barb Stone and Build Your Path, LLC. sponsor the show for $1,000! Thank you for supporting the arts!
7/23/2021 - Cafe Kubal joining as sponsoring supporter putting as at over 1/2 of our funding goal!
7/19/2021 - Seeking support to fund pilot filming and editing. Read more
7/16/201 - Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Cazenovia-raised actress and star in the upcoming film, Rushed, expresses her support of the show "Great!! Good Luck!!!"
5/20/2021 - Black Cub Productions chosen for marketing team!
4/1/2021 - Pilot film crew chosen for Off the Wall & Up Close.
3/1/2021 - Seeking pilot proposals. Read more
We love giving future film professionals their first experiences.