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About Me

Hey everyone, welcome to the Official MySpace of DONT PANIC FILMS - My name is Bowen Staines. I grew up in New Hampshire, am an Honors graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah GA, with a degree in Film & Television, and am the CEO and Director here at DONT PANIC. So, what the heck is "DONT PANIC FILMS"? Well, we are an Independent Film company that currently resides in the States, but will soon be opening a branch in Reykjavik, Iceland. The purpose of this company is the promotion and overall representation of Icelandic bands to countries all over the world, in the form of music videos, podcasts, and documentaries. There is SO much raw, underground musical talent in Iceland that, unfortunately, flies under the radar in countries outside of Iceland. We seek to change that: I would like nothing more than to see Icelandic artists - as well as Stateside musicians - be given the recognition they deserve in countries all over the world. If you are in a band and are looking to promote your next album by doing a music video or photoshoot - shoot me an email, and believe me - I'd love to work with you! Music has always been an ENORMOUS part of my life, and I am very much looking forward to making DONT PANIC a success! Check out our website at WWW.DONTPANICICELAND.COM!......... MORE ABOUT ME (for those who are curious): In addition to Filmmaking and Directing, I'm a professional musician - I play six instruments, sing in two bands, and have two CD's in wide-release. You can check out my music site at www.myspace.com/bowenstaines. I'm also a skateboarder - I am currently sponsored by PacSun, Heart Griptape, Reliant Boardshop, Pioneer's Boardshop, Fuel Industies, Freestyle Watches, and The First Grade Dinosaurs Production Company. If you have any other questions about films or music, my resume or film qualifications, just shoot me an email or comment, and I will respond as soon as I can! Peace, Love, and Respect, BoDONT PANIC FILMS Crew Reel 2009
"Drink More Brennivin" (2009) Official Trailer!
"Ocean Invaders" (2009) Official Trailer
"Handan við sjóinn - Beyond the Sea" Official Trailer
"Another Day, Another Loss" Black In The Mind - Music Video
Agent Fresco, "Eyes of A Cloud Catcher" live in Reykjavik!
Savannah, GA Street Fight (Excerpt from "BEER RUN")

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

FILMS/MUSIC VIDEOS I'VE DIRECTED AND WORKED ON: "Handan Vid Sjoinn - Beyond the Sea", "Drink More Beer", "Beer Run: The Sequel to Drink More Beer", "Drink More Brennivin", "Raise Hell", "Something Wicked", "The Romantic Machine" directed by Joseph Volpe, "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" directed by Joseph Volpe, "Endless Rain" directed by Bowen Staines, "Ghost Town" music video directed by Bowen Staines, "Another Day, Another Loss" music video Directed by Bowen Staines, "Water Over The Dam", directed by Michael Brown, "Ocean Invaders", directed by Mandee Malonee (Which WON the 2009 Blue Ocean Film Festival!) - and many, many others. Who I'd like to meet? Filmmakers, Icelandic Musicians and Bands, Directors and Editors, Skaters, Artists, Beer Conniosseurs - basically anyone who wants stop in and say "Hi!", or shares my interests.

My Blog

ATTENTION REYKJAVIK-AREA BANDS: DONT PANIC FILMS COMES TO ICELAND!!

Hello and good day to you folks! I have something very important I would like to tell you about, and LOVE for you to be a part of! But first, meet us by watching this video! http://myspacetv.com/ind...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:41:00 GMT

"Drekktu Meiri Bjor!" - The ICELAND AIRWAVES 07 Official Blog

Well, as some of you are aware, I recently went to Iceland again - this time to attend a music festival entitled "Iceland Airwaves", a city-wide music festival in downtown Reykjavik that features clos...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:54:00 GMT

The 69 Eyes in Orlando, FL and a DRINK MORE BEER update!

In case I forgot to mention it,  I just got back from seeing Three Inches of Blood, Cradle Of Filth, and The 69 Eyes in Orlando, FL with James and Andrew two days ago. It was a blast, and I&...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:41:00 GMT

Nothing Says Thanksgiving Like Getting Hit By A Car

So, for what would be an amazing start to my holiday break, I was being driven to the airport by my good friend Brittney, when we took the exit from Gwinette st. downtown to get on Rt. 16. As we ...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 16:10:00 GMT

ICELAND: The coolest place on Earth.

In case I didn't tell you, I've been in Iceland for the past week filming and gathering footage for the upcoming movie. I have so many great photos from this journey (it really was a journey), so I fi...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:42:00 GMT

H.I.M. in Myrtle Beach!

Wow, this weekend has been awesome. On thursday, Brittney, Justin, Meredith and myself left the house at 1 in the afternoon, and arrived in Myrtle Beach, SC with only a few wrong turns. We took in a b...
Posted by on Sat, 06 May 2006 19:26:00 GMT

RAISE HELL is complete!

After a year in the making, Raise Hell is finally done, and I'm so pumped! There's no real way to describe it, so you'll just have to watch and see for yourself, bitches! Thank you to everyone who sen...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:50:00 GMT

I WON A TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS!

Yeah, I entered a contest at this restaurant near my house called Crabdaddy's saying that I could win a trip to the Bahamas for totally free. So I entered not thinking much of it, and totally for...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:55:00 GMT

The House Of Blues in Orlando Florida is now the House Of Love Metal

There are few words to describe what went on this weekend, but I'll give it a shot. Incredible, Special, Lucky, Energetic, Crazy, Tired, Sweaty, Relaxing, Productive - I could go on, but I'll just set...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Nov 2005 14:46:00 GMT

H.I.M. IN 3 DAYS!

As the days wind down, i think that the general vibe our house (I live with 4 of my best friends) is pretty extatic. We are taking two cars down to Orlando - Steph and Brittney will be in Paul's car, ...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:11:00 GMT