Dawna of the Darkness
Season 5
"Dawna of the Darkness" is a television series produced by Six Rivers Entertainment, New Gotham Entertainment and Eye on Excellence Productions. Dawna Lee Heising is Dawna of the Darkness and conducts interviews with Horror filmmakers, stars and celebrities. The Dawna of the Darkness team includes Dawna, Steve Alexander, Jimi Shawndi, Craig Railsback, and Renah Wolzinger.
Where to Watch Dawna of the Darkness • Season 5
22 Episodes
- Photo Shoot for "Next Stop: Hell's End"
E1Photo Shoot for "Next Stop: Hell's End"Walter Hochbrueckner directed a photo shoot for his upcoming SAG thriller "Next Stop: Hell's End" at great photographer Tom Barette's studio in Encino, California with the star of the film Dawna Lee Heising. Dawna reprises her character of runaway wife Nikki Taylor from Walter's multi-award winning film "The Paradise Hotel". - Dawna of the Darkness Behind the Scenes of Tom Lopilato's Pilot Shoot
E2Dawna of the Darkness Behind the Scenes of Tom Lopilato's Pilot ShootI played Miss Third World Crystal in Tom Lopilato's TV pilot "WordLotto" and had an amazing time. Here are some Behind the Scenes pictures that were taken during the WordLotto shoot in April 2023 and I conducted some interviews as Dawna of the Darkness. - BTS of Dustin Ferguson's Award Winning Film "Cobra Strike Force"
E3BTS of Dustin Ferguson's Award Winning Film "Cobra Strike Force"Award winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson's action thriller "Cobra Strike Force" has won 29 Film Festival Awards so far. The amazing action-packed feature film is written, directed, and edited by Dustin Ferguson and produced by Yan Birch, Jason Lee Daniel, Dustin Ferguson, Shane Ryan-Reid, and Joseph Kelbie Williamson. "Cobra Strike Force" stars Yan Birch, Rocky DeMarco, Sue Price, Erik Larsen, Erik Anthony Russo, and Dawna Lee Heising (Dawna of the Darkness). - BTS of "Zombikini" Beach Shoot
E4BTS of "Zombikini" Beach ShootAward winning filmmaker Walter Hochbrueckner filmed and directed a scene from Jason Wright and Kirsty Wright's comedy/horror "Zombikini" at beautiful Huntington Beach, California. Stars of the segment are Dawna Lee Heising, Emme Halo, and Maya Halo. - Dawna Is Inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame
E5Dawna Is Inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of FameActor Dawna Lee Heising is honored to be inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame, along with film legends Diane Franklin and Mark Patton. Noted film reviewer and interviewer WorldFilmGeek interviewed Dawna on February 22, 2023. At the end of the interview, he announced that Heising would be the third inductee into his prestigious WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame. "I am very excited and thankful to be inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame. Albert and I have been friends since he reviewed "Finding Purpose: The Road to Redemption" in 2020, and he is an incredible film reviewer and interviewer," said Heising. She adds, "It is such an honor privilege to be entering the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame after established stars and legends Diane Franklin and Mark Patton. This amazing award will inspire me to do everything I can to live up to this fantastic honor!". - Grand Master Rick St. Clair Day at the Martial Arts MuseumE6
Grand Master Rick St. Clair Day at the Martial Arts MuseumThe Martial Arts History Museum and Mike Matsuda hosted a special "Honor Day" for Grand Master Rick St. Clair on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where people come from all over as the Martial Arts History Museum shared his biography, screened a video of his life and career, and allowed friends, students, and fellow martial artists to toast him a bit. Grand Master Rick St. Clair also reflected on his illustrious career and gave thanks to his many friends and colleagues for attending. Grand Master Rick St. Clair and Grand Master and legendary actress Cynthia Rothrock are collaborating on a new event in San Francisco in September 2023. - BTS of Will B. Whitesell's EP Premiere at Hotel Cafe Episode aired Jun 24, 2023
E7BTS of Will B. Whitesell's EP Premiere at Hotel Cafe Episode aired Jun 24, 2023Will B. Whitesell premiered his latest EP at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, California on June 23, 2023. The EP is now available for streaming on Pandora, YouTube Music, Spotify, and other music platforms. Will B. Whitesell, Sasha Kerbel, and Dawna Lee Heising (Dawna of the Darkness) are all represented by Diana Carter and Arykas and Ybots Management/PR. - The Paradise Motel Screens at the 2023 Marina Del Rey Film FestivalE8
The Paradise Motel Screens at the 2023 Marina Del Rey Film FestivalThe 2023 Marina del Rey Film Festival was held at the Cinemark 18 and XD from June 8 through June 14. Walter Hochbrueckner's award winning film The Paradise Motel was honored to be selected as an Official Selection and to be screened. The Marina del Rey Film Festival was created in 2012 as an independent film festival on the westside of Los Angeles. The Marina del Rey Film Festival was founded by Jon Gursha and Peter Greene to be a world class independent film festival for independent filmmakers. - Steve Alexander & Diana Carter's Family Film "Monster On"
E9Steve Alexander & Diana Carter's Family Film "Monster On""Monster On: The Art of the Craft" is a heartwarming and family-oriented film that delves into themes of heroism, anti-bullying, determination, and more. The story follows a 13-year-old girl (Akyra Carter), her 12-year-old brother (Toby Carter), and their 16-year-old former babysitter friend as they embark on a thrilling adventure to create their very own monster movie. Steven Robert Alexander is a U.S. Veteran and the recipient of a Purple Heart. He is the writer of "Monster On" and the film will be shot in Los Angeles, California and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August 2023. Steven Robert Alexander, Diana Carter, Eleftherios Kostans, Jose Mauricio Mendoza, Jimmy Shirts, and George Zouvelos are the Executive Producers of this highly entertaining, family-friendly film. Producers include: Robert Dumond, Chrystal Snow, and Dawna Lee Heising. - Captain Keith Wolzinger Retires from American Airlines
E12Captain Keith Wolzinger Retires from American AirlinesCongratulations to Captain Keith Wolzinger on his retirement from American Airlines. What a GREAT party last night. Keith and his wife Renah Wolzinger are also professional musicians and composed the award-winning Original Score for Down and Out in Vampire Hills. Fun fact: Keith is the pilot that threw Alec Baldwin off the plane. Alec later filmed this hilarious sketch about the incident on Saturday Night Live. - BTS of "Monster On" Shoot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
E14BTS of "Monster On" Shoot in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaIn "Monster On," a group of kids with vivid imaginations join forces with a legendary filmmaker to create their own Monster film. As they overcome personal challenges and embrace their unique talents, can they turn their wild ideas into a movie that will capture hearts? The first part of the family feature film "Monster On" was filmed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August 2023. The film is executive produced by Steve Alexander and Diana Carter, and is directed by Eleftherios Kostans. The story is by Steve Alexander, who is the recipient of a Purple Heart. The film stars Daniel Baldwin, Sasha Kerbel, Toby Carter, Akyra Carter, Bishop Stevens, Barry Onody, and many more stars. - BTS of the First Annual Golden Gate Hall of Honors
E15BTS of the First Annual Golden Gate Hall of HonorsMy KwanJangNim Grand Master Rick St. Clair, who owns St. Clair's Taekwondo in Ingleside, partnered with his longtime friend Cynthia Rothrock, a martial arts Grand Master and actress with dozens of titles to her name, to launch the Golden Gate Hall of Honors. The sold-out black tie event took place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the South San Francisco Convention Center. Participants and guests came from all over the globe and the event, with 230 attendees, was a huge success. - BTS of Post-Production Meeting for "Las Vegas Vietnam"
E16BTS of Post-Production Meeting for "Las Vegas Vietnam"The plot of "Las Vegas Vietnam" is: Four gangs rule Las Vegas, including Black, White, Asian, and Mexican members. Only one will win - or will they? This comedy/drama/ghost story was filmed in 2020 in Las Vegas and starred Eric Roberts, Nicholas Turturro, Branscombe Richmond, Lorenzo Lamas, Ron Becks, and many Vietnamese stars. When Ron Becks passed away in 2022, post-production plans were interrupted. Now executive producers Tina Le and Mike Waddell are formulating new plans for post-production and distribution. - Family Game Day
E17Family Game DayPaul Heising directed the BTS videos of Dawna of the Darkness featuring the sports activities of the Cushing and Halo families. Dawna Lee Heising was the cinematographer and editor. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Dr. Tim Cushing coached the flag football team of Mason and Jackson Cushing. Dr. Misty Richards was the referee for Jackson's and Danica's soccer games. Maya played club softball and Emme is a Varsity Cheerleader at her middle school. - BTS of Creating Pole Dance for "Next Stop: Hell's End"
E18BTS of Creating Pole Dance for "Next Stop: Hell's End"Behind the scenes of creating a new pole dance for Walter Hochbrueckner's murder/thriller "Next Stop: Hell's End". The film is the sequel to Walter's multi-award winning film "The Paradise Motel, and Dawna Lee Heising will be reprising her role as the runaway wife Nikki Taylor. The film will shoot in Spring 2024. - BTS of Dustin Ferguson's "Cropsey's CreepyCon 2023"E20
BTS of Dustin Ferguson's "Cropsey's CreepyCon 2023"The 3rd Annual Cropsey's Creepy Con was held on October 22, 2023 at the historical Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. The event was hosted by award-winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson and sponsored by rockstar manager Joe Williamson. The Creepy Con featured over 20 Special Guests, who offered merchandise, autographs, photos, movies and more. There was free admission and the successful event attracted a huge audience. - Filming TikTok Promos for Grand Premiere of "Down and Out in Vampire Hills"
E21Filming TikTok Promos for Grand Premiere of "Down and Out in Vampire Hills"The multi-award winning horror/comedy "Down and Out in Vampire Hills" will have a Grand Premiere on TikTok on Halloween Night, October 31, 2023. Craig Railsback, filmmaker and director of "Down and Out in Vampire Hills", directed and filmed numerous TikTok promos for the Halloween premiere with one of the stars of the film Dawna Lee Heising in her role as Penelope, the Vampire Queen. Renah Wolzinger is creating the music for the promos.
