QUANTUM STORM WIKI ON “QUANTUM ECLIPSE” [2025]

The QUANTUM ECLIPSE [2025] is the studios newest film that was produced entirely under the light of three different studios and some established filmmakers who were located in four different states. This is the studios sixth full feature film and only the second to have a title that is not superseded with a number. All of this films footage was edited by the films lead director, D. R. Quintana and all of the original music was written and produced by award winning composer, Lora Mao. The film stars veteran actors, Saira Ramos, Val Jean Eskridge II, Torri Payton, April Lynn, and Mick Moreau. It has a cameo appearance by Jessie Mapes of Urban Cowboy [1980]. 

 

Produced under the collective team title,
MICRO Entertainment 

Directed by D. R. Quintana

Screenplay & story by D. R. Quintana

Based on Characters by D. R. Quintana

Produced by D. R. Quintana, Val Jean Eskridge II

Executive Producers  Barbara Johnston,
Patty Weisler Hall, D. R. Quintana

Starring Saira Ramos, Val Jean Eskridge II, Jessie Mapes, Mick Moreau, and April Lynn

Edited by D. R. Quintana

Music by Lora Mao

Release Date 

Running Time 68 minutes

Countries United States

Language - English

Budget $18,900

Copyright 2025 MICRO Entertainment

 
THE MOVIES PLOT

Based on Native American Folk Lore, every several hundred years a dark solar eclipse occurs - the closest the moon is ever to the earth - that opens a portal into a non-linear dark dimension that swallows any man or animal into it's realm. As far as anyone knows, no one has escaped this doorway and the entire town of Splinter, Texas is no exception. A normal eclipse only lasts a few minutes, but anyone drawn into the center of the quantum portal are trapped in darkness for the rest of their lives, with other unknowns from previous events left inside, constantly fighting to survive.

The film follows the lives of Splinter Town Sheriff [Ramos], a local town trouble-making employee [Eskridge] and his girlfriend [Payton], a married couple [real married couple; Lisa & Michael Pierce], four teens who skipped school, a small group of often more wrong than right conspiracy theorists [Moreau], and a divorced couple [Goddard & Mapes] fighting over property rights. Some will survive the paranormal event others won't.

HOW THE SCRIPT EVOLVED 

The films script was based on a short story created by D. R. Quintana in 2006, while he was producing Star Trek Beyond in New  London, CT.  Many of the main characters from the short story remained the same, but over time during the films production, the director found it reasonable to add new characters with sub plots to extend the films running time.

HOW FILMING WAS PLANNED 

The entire film was planned to be shot entirely on iPhone 16 Pro Max's with limited lighting during day scenes and controlled lighting during night scenes. The film began production in the spring on 2024 in San Antonio, eventually moving back to Montgomery, TX to close out the remaining scenes needed in production. Stationary Gimbles and a few  magnetically mounted arms were used during the entire shoot, limiting the need to dismantle and move tripods and other rigs from one scene to another. All the films footage was then transferred to a computer and edited at a later time.

The films script was shot out of sequence and several short subplots were added to either extend the films running time or to add depth for character development. Many of the secondary actors and extras brought into the film had no acting experience and the entire production was considered "all volunteer." The director states that the results of the huge collaboration and the new actors performances wound up being the real strength for the film and that they all executed their part far better than expected.

The Producer/Director also reached out to several film teams in three states to produce short parts in the film. Each team was allowed to bend the scripted stories provided to them, giving them all creative control. One team was located in Dallas, Texas, another was located in Boulder, CO, and the third team from New York, NY. Each new team would use their own format, but need to produce their own all volunteer film scenes, shot with a iPhone 16 Pro Max at 6K or 8K. 

CASTING

The director was wanting to expand his acting team by training new actors to fill in parts of the film.  By the spring of 2024, the entire cast was led with a new actress as the lead. In April, the film began shooting over the course of two days with Val Jean Eskridge II and Torri Payton in San Antonio. April Lynn and her mother [Michelle] played the parts of human cannibals during the shoot.

Two months later, shooting took place in Temple, TX with new actors Lisa and Michael Pierce. Over the course of five hours, the scenes were completed and edited together in under an hour. The director initially met Lisa at a Lake Livingston Urban Cowboy Reunion event a few months earlier, where the idea of adding Jessie Mapes to the film was brought up and was kicked around between a new team of actors.

Due to most of the new leading cast members being committed to another project, production was put on hold for the rest of 2024. When some of the newly acquired actors began to drop work for the film, the Producer/Director turned to some of his most loyal, veteran actors to help complete the film; which led to Saira Ramos taking the lead spot as Sheriff Ripp. Jessie Mapes later agreed to be part of the film and production began on a new sequence of scenes for Quantum Eclipse in August of 2025 in a small town called Yorktown, TX.

During the latter phases of production, the Producer/Director added an extra scene to the film that required the casting of four teens from Montgomery, TX, who worked extensively over the course of three weeks to complete their part. This subplot was also an extension to the Quantum Storm Universe that might lead to another set of films in the near future. The four teens are penciled in to take part in the studios next indie film adventure, WEREWOLF in Splinter, Texas; a horror/dark comedy. Saira Ramos is still lined up to lead a new mini-series on Tiktok called GRIPS.

FILMING LOCATIONS

Film teams were responsible for scouting their own locations, filing for permits, and having Release Forms on hand. Quintana found new spectacular locations in Yorktown, Katy, Temple and San Antonio, TX. The movie left a lot of room for finding newer locations in The Woodlands and several other places that once seemed out of the reach for confirming permission.

One last minute location was The Game Preserve in The Woodlands, Texas. The film team acquired permission to shoot their scenes and did though in an efficient, professional manner. The location gave access to the team filming in an 80s style video and pinball arcade.

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QSE.357 ISSUE 50 of 11/1/2025

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ON THE COVER - Jarrod Perryman
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INDIE WESTERNS ARE BACK! 
[Pg 5]
Texas Indie Production Teams are setting off in new directions. In 2026, the talk is all about the Western genre of film making. Here are three productions to keep an eye on.

HOW FAR WEST IS WEST?
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR NETWORK
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QSE.357 ISSUE 49 of 10/1/2025

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ON THE COVER - Carla & Mitzi Tanner
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QUANTUM ECLIPSE IS IN THE CAN! 
[Pg 7]
Saira Ramos leads a team of new actors in this years studio thriller. Q/E has it all, drama, comedy and horror. As the studio plans a release date, the films trailer is getting ready to hit the streets.

SAIRA HAS GRIPS AND A DREAM
[Pg 20]
The studios new film project being produced for a TikTok only release. The series is being shot with some surprise appearances from talented, established actors and stunning locations.

WHERE ARE THE INDIE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS?
[Pg 26] 
Your film hit the floor running, claiming a new Indie film with decent funding; but the executive producer is now defunct and the owner is investing elsewhere. What happened to all of the dreams and promises made?

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THE SEPTEMBER RELEASE OF THE QUANTUM STORM .357 E-MAGAZINE IS RELEASED

QSE.357 ISSUE 47 of 9/1/2025

47 Pages

ON THE COVER - Saira Ramos
Photo by Anthem in Art Photography

GRIPS Begins Production! 
[Pg 5]
With leading actress, Saira Ramos, as the lead of this new series, the studio is aiming to send viewers into a new realm of horror & suspense. Currently in production in 3 cities, GRIPS will raise a few eyebrows on it's release.

QUANTUM ECLIPSE Set To Go.
[Pg 19]
A new film project that fits nicely under a production standard that rivals the mystique of Twilight Zone storytelling, this new movie is proving to have the right little punch to make local movie history.

Indie Film Festival Season a glitch?
[Pg 31] 
Film festivals are rigged, with no real accreditation issuing awards that carry no weight in movie industries.

  

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QSE.357 ISSUE 46 of 7/1/2025

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ON THE COVER - Toly Graphic Photo
Photo by Brandon Phebes

6K Filming With A Professional Eye 
[Pg 3]
Indie film productions are raising their filming prowess, some film teams have discovered using 6K equipment that costs less to own or rent. Some film teams are evening using Apple 6K capable iPhones to capture stunning scenes for their films.

Cinematography & Master Direction
[Pg 21]
Camera Operators are being pushed to the limit of their talents, each trying to out-do the works of other successful film productions that are bringing a new film format to the big screen.

Indie Film Festival Season is near!
[Pg 29]
Local indie film teams are cleaning up their films and preparing them for submission. From action to drama to comedy, some of the best Texas films are ready to make their mark in the big league indie film circuit.

 

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QSE.357 ISSUE 46 of 7/1/2025

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ON THE COVER - Iscandar Actress
Photo by D. R. Quintana

Taking Small Steps 
[Pg 5]
The studio continues to film and prepare its efforts to produce a fantastic indie series experiences for it's fans. Production has so far covered five different cities in several different environments, including sand filled locations and jungle type terrains. See some behind the scenes captures of the series set to launch in the near future.

What's New With Quantum Eclipse
[Pg 21]
Another studio production is starting to take shape with production teams in Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, Texas, all working together to bring this scary film project together.

Actors for hire!
[Pg 29]
We present a long list of Indie Texas actors that are looking for acting jobs to build their resumes. Are you interested in knowing them?

 

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ON THE COVER - Various photos
Photo by D. R. Quintana

Many Small Time Careers Crashed, Friendships Destroyed...
[Pg 4]
Las Vegas fell for the Ramiro Avendano pipe dream. Investors lost money, actors wasted their time, production teams were ripped off, & many-many people are looking for the leader of this project that left more questions in the minds of the dreamers who gave their all on this hapless movie project that never was. Meet the production team & actors who once defended the dream & then faced adversity when it came crashing down.

San Antonio wasn't spared from the trap...
[Pg 30]
Before THE OATH, other amateur actors & production dreamers from Texas were also scammed by Avendano. Did they learn from their mistake? Take a peek into the lives of people who still claim to work in the film industry.

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ON THE COVER - Computer Graphics
Photo by D. R. Quintana

Will Hype Help Your Bad Film!
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Are "Professional Extras" Real?
[Pg 19]
Jumping from one professional set to another, some local indie actors are driving across the state to partake in small acting roles as extras. But is this truly building an acting career? We share some true horror stories.

Working with local indie film investors?
[Pg 31]
They love to be described as "Executive Producers" in the indie film scene, but are they truly qualified to promote & lead your indie film in the steps to bring your film to the next higher level of success?

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ON THE COVER - Solvo Torres
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Making Easter HOT Again!
[Pg 5]
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Summer Indie Film Surprises!
[Pg 23]
From Dallas to San Antonio, TX, the indie film circuit is starting to pump out new films for every genre and film format. We list indie films that are sure to capture your imagination, and a few to stay away from for good reasons.

Actor Headshots Do's and Don't Do's
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STUDIO TEAM TRAVELS TO GERMANY TO ASSIST WITH A WWII SHORT FILM!...

 DER SCHWARZE PANZER

Looking out at the production setup for a fantastic Indie film in Stuttgart, Germany, it was incredible to see all of the work that was being pushed for a production that crossed over the collaboration between four studios, from three different countries. I was honored to be given the chance to be part of this war epic that is based on the real life experience of WWII soldiers on both ends of this dark battle that took place at the end of the war.

On the second day of filming, I was allowed to use one of the US Army's old 50. Caliber Machine guns that was mounted on a Sherman tank! I left rip to 150 rounds of real ammunition and feel the real power of American weaponry that was used during WWII. To be exposed to such terrifying fire power and seeing the destruction at the other end just made the whole experience terrifying to analyze what other monstrous weapons were being used by both sides of the bloodiest war in world history. That war was fought by men, young men at that. My exposure to only one of the weapons in that war was enough for just the change for me to have a nibble of the excitement of pulling the trigger under supervision. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do it on my own or in a war time atmosphere with an enemy force firing back at me. I say, leave those experiences to the men who were there and pray that today's youth isn't given the chance to have to ever face it alone.

We were on the set of an Indie Film being produced in Germany by some talented men who were put together to get both sides of a battle produced to film. The film, Der Schwarze Panzer presents a story where a platoon of US Army soldiers are being hunted down by a black Tiger Tank, that's being run on independent operations by a five man German team, some Hitler youth's, the oldest being 17 years old. Real American actors were flown in to play the part of the US Army platoon, while German actors filled in German roles to tell both sides of their tactics during the battles. There were no women involved in this film, besides the ones behind the cameras.

Due to the NDA's signed before the production, I was not allowed to show photos of me on the mocked up Tiger tank, but I can say that what the production team looked pretty damn close to what was used during WWII. As a matter of fact, all of the uniforms, weapons, and locations were all carefully chosen for this film. Our team, MICRO Entertainment, were welcomed to assist in close up tank operations, soldier movements, camera setups, and screenplay. Me being an experienced producer, I was able to assist the production with financing the American actors and also preparing them for their introduction to the German actors, most of whom are actually part of the German Army and large majority only spoke broken English.

During free time, I was allowed to clown around with the cast and shoot rounds from some of the many real weapons used on set. During our two weeks in the city of Stuttgart, we had a lot of hard days, with many nights walking around the large city and celebrating with the local townsfolk. It was one hell of an experience and I was very proud to work with the entire cast, the small production team who built the sets and made many of the war torn scenes look real and dated to the actual time of the events that occurred at the end of the war. We hope that our input into the American soldier side of the film will make an impression on the people who watch the film. Der Schwarze Panzer will be one hell of a film!

Kelly Bleichner
Producer/Contributing Writer

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ON THE COVER - Promo Photo

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Ghost Hunters Dream Film Project
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