Ace Entertainment

12/14/2023

Happy Holidays 🎄🦌 🎁 ⛄
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‘Tis the season for gifting! So enjoy our gift to you: Rividu Mendis and Mahlon Bast taking a step back and letting the pros sing instead. Your ears are in good hands with the incredibly talented Myles Erlick and Leah Mckenney
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Performed & Starring: Myles Erlick and Leah McKenney
Directed and edited by: Mahlon Bast
Produced and cinematography by: Rividu Mendis
Production Design by: Nadine Wager
Choreography by: Jana Dahmer
1st AC: Isaac Tang
Grip: Sheveen Silva
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‘White Christmas’ cover by Myles Erlick and Leah McKenney
Audio Engineering by: Myles Erlick
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Special Thanks:
Quick Smoke and Variety
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08/28/2023

Be sure to sign up and donate for the Walk to Remember!!

We're thrilled to have Ace Entertainment as our media sponsor for this year's 5K Walk to Remember!

Ace Entertainment filmed a promotional video for us for the 5K Walk to Remember, which we're so excited to share soon (in the meantime we have reposted BTS footage in our Instagram Stories!)

About Ace Entertainment: Ace Entertainment is a Multi-Media production company that produces commercials & films in addition to providing event coverage, live video and audio services. With assets such as various camera kits, audio systems and an in-house recording studio Ace is able to provide services in a on-demand basis.

Thank you, Ace Entertainment, for supporting families in our community who are grieving!

To learn more about Ace Entertainment visit: https://aceentertainment.ca/index.html

To donate to our 5K Walk to Remember visit: https://www.bereavedfamilies.ca/walktoremember2023

08/11/2022

Want to differentiate your business from your competitors?
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When shooting these commercials for ‘The Car Shop’ we wanted the audience to feel apart of the action. Using several techniques such as hand held shots and unique transitions we created captivating assets that demonstrates our clients services. Another must mention is our small crew of only 4 members, creating content at this caliber. The dedication to quality and commitment to detail for our team never fails to amaze me.
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If you are interested in creating with us reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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Link 1️⃣: (One Shot Ad) https://youtu.be/L48p4db4JH8
Link 2️⃣: (BTS) https://youtu.be/grVvyz_CHr4
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Director: Mahlon Bast
DP: Rividu Mendis
1st AC: Leah Fellows
Key Grip and BTS: Rehan Gamalathge

V/O: Boyan Demchuk
Editor: Mahlon Bast
Colour: Rividu Mendis

Special Thanks
Rob Fellows
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Music: Virgo Revenge by Bheard Collective | Artlist

01/31/2022

First look at a new project we shot with OSCA Schools this past weekend!

Crew:
Mahlon Bast
Kaleb Laidman
Rividu Mendis
Fiona Vandermyden
Meghan Teague
Rob Trineer
Himidi Mendis
Reann Bast

In Association with:
KalKaden Productions
Ontario Cricket Academy
Derek Perera

01/31/2022

Excited to share more from this shoot! Always a blast working with KalKaden Productions and OSCA Schools

01/28/2022

Hey everyone, wanted to share our new wedding reel! We are now booking for 2022/2023!

We offer high quality content that speaks for itself, at a budget friendly price to ensure an excellent customer experience.

Find Our More :https://aceentertainment.ca/weddings.html
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Photography, Videography, Live streaming, Audio, Engagement shoots and MORE!
Bundles starting at $5000.
Please contact us for more information!
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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Credits
Producers:
Rividu Mendis
Mahlon Bast

Videographers:
Kaleb Laidman
Joey Tyler
Erin Pitt
Dylan Alsop
Rividu Mendis
Mahlon Bast

Photographers:
Vanessa Cassar
Mahlon Bast
Rividu Mendis

Video Editor Mahlon Bast
Colour Rividu Mendis

Photo Editor Vanessa Cassar

Special Thanks
Rehan Gamalathge

Featuring
Sabrina & Joe
Rumesh Gamalathge
Manishka Fernando
Liam Passi
Emmy Kucheran Passi
Aaron & Steph Andrade
Christopher Fraccaro
Emily Fraccaro

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Music:Irish Mountains| Artlist

07/22/2021

***CASTING CALL***
PINEWOOD COMMUNITY POOL
VOLUNTEER TABLE READ - Google Meets
DATE: Thursday, July 29th, 2021 @8:00pm

Pinewood Community Pool is a comedy/drama that follows the witty, yet anxiety filled Olly Perera, as she embarks on her first job at the local community pool. With a wide array of personalities and the influence of her hyper-involved mother, Olly will need to learn how to navigate the trials and tribulations of workplace hierarchy and teenage rebellion.

Action Line Reader, 18 to 80
- The all seeing reader that carries us through the story, bringing our words from page to mouth to ears.

Alessia Morrisseau, 18 to 30 - Indigenous, Female
-A highly driven and confident lifeguard with no time for bu****it.

Malcolm Davis, 18 to 30 - Black, Male
- Charismatic and charming, Malcolm has a smile that could light up a room, but he also has some buried existential dread.

Skylar Pragues, 18 to 30 - White, Female
- A sarcastic and confident girl with a dark sense of humour. Everyone knows Skylar, but nobody really KNOWS her.

Greg “Gerf” Geoffrey, 18 to 30 - Open ethnicity, Male
- An oblivious, jolly, teddy bear of a guy who doesn’t take himself seriously. Best friend to Malcolm.

Jake Longstein, 18 to 30 - White, Male
- An overcompensating meat head with a desperate desire for authority.

Blake Longstien, 18 to 25 - White, Male
- Jake’s younger brother, also an overcompensating meat head with very little street smarts, and an affinity for high class partying.

Larry Jaeger, 30 to 50 - White, Male
- A balding middle aged chainsmoker stuck in the woes of his past. He’s almost as run down as the pool is.

We are intent on casting readers who will help create an authentic story, so please only apply if you believe you fit the character’s background.

If interested, please send an email to the following address with the subject line filled with “CHARACTER NAME_YOUR NAME”: [email protected]

07/13/2021

***CASTING CALL***
PINEWOOD COMMUNITY POOL
VOLUNTEER TABLE READ - Google Meets
DATE: Evening of Thursday July 29th or Friday 30th

Please note we invite applications even if the dates above do not work for you.

Pinewood Community Pool is a comedy/drama that follows the witty, yet anxiety filled Olly Perera, as she embarks on her first job at the local community pool. With a wide array of personalities and the influence of her overbearing mother, Olly will need to learn how to navigate the trials and tribulations of workplace hierarchy and teenage rebellion.

CASTING:
Olly Perera, 18 to 30 - (South Asian) 2nd Gen Sri-Lankan heritage, Female
-An anxious and eccentric teen girl looking to prove herself at a new summer job.

Alessia Morrisseau, 18 to 30 - Indigenous, Female
-A highly driven and confident lifeguard with no time for bu****it.

Rasa Perera, 30 to 50 - (South Asian) 1st Gen Sri-Lankan heritage, Female
-Rasa is a caring mother who won’t hesitate to go the extra mile for her daughter, but fails to understand the complexities of Olly’s social anxiety in relation to her own teenage experiences.

We are intent on casting readers who will help create an authentic story, so please only apply if you believe you fit the character’s background.

If interested, please send an email to the following address with the subject line as follows “CHARACTER NAME_YOUR NAME”: [email protected]

06/02/2021

Having trouble capturing your audience’s attention?
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When shooting the jeep our priority was to capture the true nature of a Jeep. We shot in the rolling hills of Caledon using angles we knew would showcase a striking and strong jeep in action.
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If you are interested in creating with us reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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BTS!! https://youtu.be/AFJ-a9BUrHs
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Director Rividu Mendis
DP Rividu Mendis
Production Manager Rob Trineer
Gaffer + 1st AC Kaleb Laidman
Editor Mahlon Bast
Colour Rividu Mendis
BTS Mahlon Bast

Special Thanks
Rehan Gamalathge
Shanil Silva
Rob Wray
Karen Wray
Hiraj Mendis
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Music:Play with fire by Rocknstock| Artlist
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05/27/2021

Powerful PSA’s are an important part of advocacy, especially in the age of social media!
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We had the pleasure of working with the very talented Namali Mendis, a young female athlete. Equity in sport is very important to us, and we ensured to capture her experiences and story through this collaboration.
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To learn more about equitable sport in Canada, you can visit www.womenandsport.ca
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If you are interested in creating with us, reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work🎥🔥
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BTSl!! https://youtu.be/YL0GPGrVJBA
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Talent + VO - Namali Mendis
Director - Mahlon Bast
DP - Rividu Mendis
Gaffer + 1st AC - Kaleb Laidman
Key Grip - Dylan Alsop
Editor - Mahlon Bast
Colour - Rividu Mendis
Graphics + Consultations Leah Fellows
BTS - Mahlon Bast
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Special thanks:
Nimna Mendis
Nirmal Mendis
Anusha Mendis
Hiraj Mendis
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05/25/2021

Looking for a high energy commercial to match your high energy cars?
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Taking to the forks of the credit, this impromptu video was created with top gear in mind. We are currently working on another planned auto commercial that will be sure to leave any viewer impressed.
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If you are interested in creating with us reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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BTS!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptNdtiQs2Ow
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Director - Rividu Mendis Mendis
DP - Rividu Mendis
1st AC - Rob Trineer
Driver Mustang - Hiraj Mendis
Driver STI - Rumesh Gamalathge
Editor - Mahlon Bast
Colour - Rividu Mendis
BTS - Mahlon Bast

Special Thanks
Rehan Gamalathge
Shanil Silva
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Music: "Octane" by Mahlon Bast
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05/20/2021

Having trouble differentiating your business from competitors?
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We made this commercial for The 6ix bar and grill showcasing their atmosphere in order to help grow their business! Combining the use of speed warps and saturated colour, we created this eye catching video that will be used on their website and social media platforms!
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If you are interested in creating with us reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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HERE ARE SOME BTS!! https://youtu.be/CUpQqJ53tFc
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Director Rividu Mendis
DP Rividu Mendis
Gaffer Kaleb Laidman
1st AC - Anna Nadtotchii
Editor Mahlon Bast
Colour Rividu Mendis
BTS Mahon Bast
Special Thanks Parth Bhatt
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Music: “Sports Bar Boogie” by Mahlon Bast

05/12/2021

Make your business stand out against your competition, with help from our high quality visuals!
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We created this cosmetic/makeup concept to invoke a sense of attraction. This was achieved using colours that pop off the screen, beautifully captured using our industry standard production kit.
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If you are interested in creating with us, please reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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CHECK OUT OUR BTS!! https://youtu.be/pTgZO2ho4V0
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Model Jasmine Almaguer Sheldrick
Director Mahlon Bast
DP Rividu Mendis
Gaffer + 1st AC Kaleb Laidman
Editor Siddarth Nair
Colour Aum Thiruvoth
BTS Mahlon Bast
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Music: El Monte by Luke Melville
Artlist

05/10/2021

Are you looking to grow your business and don’t know where to start?
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Check out the commercial we created for Joyfilled Studio . We captured what makes her brand unique by showcasing her story and passion to help connect with her customers.
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If you are interested in creating with us reach out at [email protected]
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Follow to see more of our work!🎥🔥
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BTS: https://youtu.be/wY1nYaItcQc
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Director Mahlon Bast
DP Rividu Mendis
Gaffer + 1st AC Kaleb Laidman
Editor
Colour
BTS
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Music: “Funster” by Young Rich Pixies| Artlist

05/06/2021

Are you looking for a unique way to showcase your product?
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Our first collaboration with KalKaden Productions is inspired by fashion and lifestyle brands creating a high quality visual to entice your intended audience.
Follow for more concept commercials!🎥🔥
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If you are interested in creating with us reach out at [email protected]
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CHECK OUT THE BTS: https://lnkd.in/gw2vsGn
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Credits:
Dancer 1 - Allison Kingsbury
Dancer 2 - Jasmine Almaguer Sheldrick
Dancer 3 - Madeline Feist
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Director Mahlon Bast
DP Rividu Mendis
1 AC Kaleb Laidman
Editor Mahlon Bast
Colour Rividu Mendis
BTS Mahlon Bast
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Special thanks Katherine Romard and Leah Fellows
Music: Benjamin Esterlis - “You And I” | Artlist
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05/03/2021

Ace Entertainment + KalKaden Production is NOW IN SESSION! 1/2
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We’ve joined forces with KalKaden Productions to bring you and your business the ultimate team of filmmaking creatives.
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be demonstrating what our new production kit can do, so keep your eyes peeled!👀
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You can find more information about our new RED Helium cine camera, Sony Mirrorless Camera bundle, lighting, grip and production equipment on our website: www.aceentertainment.ca
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Contact us for quotes! We’d love to work with you.

Special thanks to: Dylan Alsop Siddarth Nair Anna Nadtotchii Rob Trineer Parth Bhatt Tamara Jolin Jasmine Almaguer Sheldrick Leah Fellows Allison Kingsbury Nimna mendis Thiruvoth Rumesh Gamalathge Rehan Gamalathge Shanil Silva Kaleb Laidman Mahlon Bast Rividu Mendis

05/03/2021

Ace Entertainment + KalKaden Production is NOW IN SESSION! 2/2
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We’ve joined forces with KalKaden Productions to bring you and your business the ultimate team of filmmaking creatives.
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be demonstrating what our new production kit can do, so keep your eyes peeled!👀
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You can find more information about our new RED Helium cine camera, Sony Mirrorless Camera bundle, lighting, grip and production equipment on our website: www.aceentertainment.ca
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Contact us for quotes! We’d love to work with you.

09/07/2020

Ace Entertainment and KalKaden Productions are proud to present our entry to the contest! Warner Bros. Canada Lights out is a 55 second film based on every time Riv has fallen asleep behind the wheel. The film follows from the moment of impact, watches time slow down, come to a pause and revert.

Watch Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgF0g7VY19g

Starring
Bernadette Taylor-Dolha
Andrew Dolha
Noah Deleon
Adelaide Dolha
Mahlon Bast

Directed: Rividu Mendis
Producer: Mahlon Bast & Rividu Mendis
DOP: Kaleb Laidman
AC/Drone: Erin Pitt
Sound Mixer: Allan Huseyin
Gaffer: Tyler Robinson
VFX: Leah Fellows
Edit/Composition/Post sound/ colour : Rividu Mendis&Mahlon Bast

Ace Entertainment and Kalkaden productions are proud to present our entry to the contest! Lights out is a 55 second film based o...