THE QUANTUM STORM .357 E-MAGAZINE, ISSUE 28 FOR JANUARY 2024 IS RELEASED!

QSE.357 ISSUE 28 dtd 1/1/2024

42 Pages

ON THE COVER - Zara Majidpour, Actress/Model.
Photo by D. R. Quintana

MAIN ARTICLES

Making History in Houston's Indie Films - Zara Majidpour leads a talented cast in a feature horror/drama movie which has crossed over 5,200 views on Facebook & continues to gain fans, positive reviews & a strong fan following.

Behind the Scenes - Zero Zero One has gone through several re-shoots & intense additions to bolster the feature to ensure fans are entertained throughout the movies run. We interviewed some of the new actors added to the film.

Is it time for you to update your Head Shots? - In this issue we list the names of certified photographers who are highly recommended for updating your portfolio. We have real professional photographer listings for Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio!

Meta Data - Learn how to sell your indie film to the right streaming service by keeping tabs on the Meta Data your film brings in.

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QUANTUM STORM PICTURES STUDIO AWARD HISTORY

THIS IS JUST A SMALL LOOK AT OUR GROWING TEAM

D. R. Quintana is the producer and publisher of the Award Winning Quantum Storm .357 E-Magazine; the publication is owned and operated by its parent company, Micro Entertainment.

Established and covering Texas filmmakers since 2021, the QSE.357 has grown to encompass the Texas statewide independent filmmaking scene.

Mr. Quintana holds two degrees, served honorably in the United States Navy Submarine Force for twenty years [now retired], has filmed over 200 independent films, and has volunteered in his community for over 18 years. He has served on numerous independent film committees, worked in advisory and consulting positions, and has worked as an actor and director in films and professional photography across the country.

Born and raised in West Texas, eventually earning a film degree in Southern California, Mr. Quintana is a director, writer, editor, and producer of film and the publisher of the QSE .357 that helps independent filmmakers bring their ideas to the big screen, understand the process of producing films, providing guidance with the positive and negative cultures of the independent film culture, giving to charities, providing funds to those in need and helping out where help is needed.

Saira Ramos is an established independent film actress and has been a prominent figure of many of the studios web series productions, short film and feature film co-star. She is a huge supporter of independent films, often previewing new films and sometimes even being a critic to some of the previews she's witnessed. She is fit and tough and has shown interest in partaking in stunt woman positions within some film productions.

A proud Houstonian through and through, she has worked in a few professional film roles as an extra and also has worked as a model in many photoshoots crossing many formats. She has taken a huge leap in working more behind the camera, adding her talents to production as a camera operator and a behind the scenes producer on several recent video productions.

Saira is widely known for her work in the convention circuit, lending her talent to procure professional actors to some of the largest film and art conventions in the nation. She always stays positive in some of the most stressful situations on set and has never been ill prepared for any job related position placed upon her.

Lora Mao has worked in the Houston area independent film scene for well over ten years. A plethora of her music compositions have been used in both semi-professional and bonafide independent film production musical scores. She is known to work extra-expedient in time crunch situations during film productions that require only hours to prepare music for a specific scene.

Lora is extremely confident with her musical skills and is always in a positive mindset when working along film teams. She has partook in many roles in film as an extra and most of her acting work is unaccredited. Whether she is chosen to play a zombie, a monster, or just a receptionist, she gives her full attention to her position and always has an eye for detail. Her wide range of music scoring cover drama, comedy, SciFi, romance, and steampunk genre's, which anyone can fall in love with.

Many of Lora's musical tracks are also loaded up on YouTube and easily acceptable for preview or downloading to add to future films. 

 

Adriana Villedas is a mind-blowing makeup artist who just surfaced from out of no where and has hit the local Houston area with a plethora of makeup jobs that are truly breathtaking. Her first works in independent films was on the set with Quantum Storm Productions "ZERO-ZERO ONE" where she masterfully produced monster/zombie makeup works to a large cast of actors in a relatively short time.

Adriana has also produced makeup work for local models with exceptional ease, but professional results which have proven to be quite a gift to local photographers and filmmakers alike. 

Rest assured, if Adriana is hired for your project; whether personal or professional, you will not be disappointed with her makeup skills or positive attitude whenever she puts a brush on a face.