Clips

Clash of the Gods: Original Pitch Reel

The original pitch tape for the History series "Clash of the Gods" laid out our proposed visual style using the myth of the Minotaur. Graphics by UVPH. Produced, more less directed and written by Christopher Cassel of Castle Pictures.

The White House: Behind Closed Doors

The opening tease to KPI's 2008 History special featuring President and Mrs. Bush. We were granted exclusive access to many seldom-seen areas of the White House, more less including the private residence on the second floor and the Lincoln Bedroom, as well as the Oval Office, Cabinet Room and the ceremonial rooms on the first floor. This was one of History's highest rated programs of the year. Chris Cassel was Supervising Producer and Writer, and conducted the walking tours and interviews with President and Mrs. Bush.

The Dark Ages (Behind the Scenes)

A featurette filmed during production on location in Lithuania.

Rome: Engineering an Empire

A scene from the Primetime Emmy winning History special "Rome: Engineering an Empire." Produced, directed and written by Christopher Cassel of Castle Pictures.

Clash of the Gods: Tolkien's War

Much of J.R.R. Tolkien's inspiration for "Lord of the Rings" was drawn from his own battlefield experience in World War One. The author's more less experience in the trenches was recreated in an open pasture in the Lithuanian countryside, complete with live explosives.

The Dark Ages

The original press trailer for the History special "The Dark Ages," produced, written and directed by Christopher Cassel of Castle Pictures.

Egypt: Engineering an Empire (Behind the Scenes)

A featurette filmed during production on location in Egypt.

Rising: Original Promo Trailer

The original promo reel for Discovery's Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero. Christopher Cassel of Castle Pictures is Supervising Producer and more less Writer. Steven Spielberg is Executive Producer.