Mainstay Productions: Hunger Games Projects

It all started with a short film, uploaded back in November of 2010, and now even with the cast of The Hunger Games locked in, the Katniss and Rue film from Mainstay Productions, continues to garner a following among fans of the series.

Haven’t seen it yet? Take a look — (Warning Spoilers!):

The inspiration for the short and subsequent videos came from Director John Lyde, who is a huge fan of the series.  It was originally done in the hopes that the actresses playing Katniss (Danielle Chuchran) and Rue (Savanna Kylie Lewis) would have the opportunity to audition for roles in the Hunger Games film.  Lionsgate did indeed see the film, and Danielle was invited to meet with Gary Ross and audition for the role of Katniss Everdeen.  Though she did not land the coveted role, she continues to have a huge following among members of the Hunger Games Fandom.

After its release, Hunger Games fansites and media alike wanted to know more about the project.  Here is our collection of news interviews and photos (including our exclusives) with the creators and cast involved in the production.

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Behind the Scenes Photos

DWTC Exclusive Interview with Director John Lyde

DWTC Exclusive Interview with Danielle Chuchran

DWTC Exclusive Interview with Savanna Kylie Lewis

DWTC Exclusive Interview with Caitlin EJ Meyer (Glimmer)

DWTC Exclusive Interview with Ried Mackay (District Boy)

Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos of Caitlin (Glimmer) and Ried (District Boy)

Katniss and Rue Short Film Reaches 1,000,000 views on YouTube

More Katniss/Rue News from around the fandom:

Hunger Games Examiner Interviews Director John Lyde

The Hob Interviews John Lyde

The Hob, Mockingjay.net Interviews with Danielle Chuchran

The Hob, Mockingjay.net Interviews with Savanna Kylie Lewis

Next Movie and Hollywood Crush Weigh in on the Katniss/Rue Short Film

Behind the Scenes of the Katniss/Rue Short Film:

Fans of Mainstay Productions work, were delighted to learn in January 2011, that Director John Lyde and Danielle Chuchran had been hard at work on two more Hunger Games projects.

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Sneak Peak at New Mainstay Hunger Games Projects

Update on Mainstay’s New Hunger Games Projects

New Still from Mainstay’s Hunger Games Project

Mainstay Productions Presents: “A Chemistry Screen Test” aka Katniss/Peeta in the Cave:

This scene shot from The Hunger Games, was designed as a screen test for actors, Danielle Chuchran and Ben Urie for another project, Director John Lyde had in the works.  John wanted to know how these two would work together, and thought the cave scene would be a great way to test their chemistry.  The scene with Katniss and Peeta officially launched on YouTube on February 25, 2011. It was not under the best circumstances as Mainstay’s server had been hacked days earlier and they were forced to release the video earlier than they had originally wanted to.

Mainstay Productions: Mockingjay.net “Girl on Fire Teaser”

This video was designed at the request of Mockingjay.net as a teaser for their site.

Mainstay Productions Presents: The Second Quarter Quell

Mainstay Productions has announced their BRAND NEW Hunger Games Project, The Second Quarter Quell.  They hope to release the video sometime in early July.

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The Second Quarter Quell -- See the First Stills from Mainstay's Newest Hunger Games Project

The Second Quarter Quell is discussed on only a few pages in Catching Fire, and from those few details, Director John Lyde and his cast and crew have created another incredible short film.  The visuals are stunning, and the scenes are violent and tug on your emotions, which we can only imagine is what it would be like to watch the real Games.

Want to know how they shot the stunt sequences or how they created the “force field”? Check out the Behind the Scenes of The Second Quarter Quell.

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DWTC Exclusive Interview with Haymitch, James Gaisford

DWTC Exclusive Interview with District 1 Tribute, Danielle Chuchran

DWTC Exclusive Interview with Bailee Johnson, the Tribute from the heartbreaking opening sequence of 'The Second Quarter Quell'

The Career Tributes Speak! DWTC's Exclusive Interviews with Colton Tran and Johnny Ahn from ‘The Second Quarter Quell

Director John Lyde Discusses the Making of ‘The Second Quarter Quell

The Score for 'The Second Quarter Quell' is available for download on iTunes.

Mainstay Productions Presents: Finnick and Annie

Mainstay has revealed on their Facebook, that their next Hunger Games Project will involve a series of short films featuring Finnick and Annie.  DWTC Staffer Shylah actually wrote the screenplays for the short films.  

Director John Lyde, posted on Facebook the tentative shooting dates for the Finnick and Annie Short films.

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Mainstay Productions has released the first photos from the Finnick and Annie Short Films

Three More Photos from Mainstay Productions "Finnick And Annie"

Two more Photos from the 'Finnick and Annie Short Film" and Production Updates

Behind the Scenes Photos for Episodes 4 and 6 of the Finnick and Annie Web Series

Mainstay Productions has released a teaser for their Finnick and Annie Web Series:

Further down you will find the individual episodic versions of The Finnick and Annie Webseries -or- you can check out this version which combines episodes 1-6 into one video.

Finnick and Annie–The Complete Series

Finnick and Annie, Episode 1: Finnick Meets Annie

Finnick and Annie, Episode 2: The Bet

Finnick and Annie Episode 3: Finnick the Victor

Finnick and Annie Episode 4: You’ve Changed

Finnick and Annie Episode 5: Annie Gets Reaped

Finnick and Annie Episode 6: Annie the Victor

Be sure to check out Mainstay’s other productions on their YouTube Page.  You can also check out their official site and Facebook, and be sure to follow them on Twitter as well.