"Writer, Producer, Director Daniel Lahr has taken a simple story and through his deft hand, created something of real courage and brilliance." 
-Del Weston, creator and founder of the Action on Film International Film Festival 
speaking on Daniel Lahr's film, "Fortune's Favored."
1998 - 2013
As part of the 15th Anniversary of Country Studios, we are launching all past films online here! Take a look at the Country Studios Filmography.

Featured Country Studios Movies

Fortune's Favored - 2012
Not Alone - 2010
Out of the Blue - 2009
Wounded Heart - 2008
Metal Detector Man - 2008
End of a Rope - 2007
The Kid - 2003

August 18th, 2012.

Working in Television.

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Daniel Lahr's work doesn't always come in forms of Country Studios films or in visual effects. He also works freelance television work. 

In June of 2012, Daniel Lahr worked at Universal Studios' famed Stage 12 on Season 3 of NBC's "The Voice."

He also worked in September with Fox on the 63rd Prime Time Emmy Award show, it was broadcasted live to the world from the Nokia Live Theater in Los Angeles, California on September 18th, 2011. 

Degree in hand! Daniel Lahr receives BFA. 

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On May 27th, 2011, Daniel Lahr graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. 

It was in his first weeks at the Academy that Daniel created Metal Detector Man in Santa Barbara and received praise in the school paper. He went on to create other films like Wounded Heart and even completing an entire feature film, Out of the Blue while being a full time student at the academy.

Daniel Lahr received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the school of Motion Picture and Television with and emphasis in directing. 

LATEST  NEWS

FORTUNE'S FAVORED gets first 2013 screening date.

Sunday, March 10th of this year will mark  the first time this year Fortune's Favored will play on the silver screen. This time at the San Luis Obispo Film International Film Festival. 

The film palyed as a part of the festival's Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase. The film itself was filmmed in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, with the opening of the film shot at the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. 

Ain't It Cool News selects FORTUNE'S FAVORED for "Saturday Shorts" update.

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Fortune's Favored was selected by AintItCool.com's columnist Mike McCutchen (AKA "Muldoon") to be included with the "Saturday Shorts" update on January 19th, 2013. "Muldoon" added on the site that Fortune's Favored is a "a special mixture rolled into one, a period drama with a twist."

Every Saturday, they showcase just a handful of short films from all walks of life from all around the world. This week they focused on "Dramas" and we're more than delighted to be included.  

NOW PLAYING!

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The acclaimed film, Fortune's Favored is now playing online and available for you to see. 

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Rave review from international film festival founder. 

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In an electronic newsletter sent on May 30th, 2012, Del Weston (creator and founder of Action on Film International Film Festival) comments about the latest Country Studios film, Fortune's Favored. Here is the piece: 
"First of all, this is no ordinary film.  From the opening frame to the end credits, this is one the most gorgeous films we have seen all year.  Not only is it shot incredibly well, but the project is simply beautiful to look at.     

The story is about a young man named Charles who is on his way home from working on the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937.       

Writer, Producer, Director Daniel Lahr has taken a simple story and through his deft hand, created something of real courage and brilliance.  How many directors today would eschew the violence, profanity and salacious elements so prevalent in film today and make something so simple and charming instead?  Not many.  But Lahr and his supporting cast and team really pull out all the stops to give us a realistic view of times gone by without preaching or sermonizing.       

We really like this film.  The music, dialogue, performances and direction are pitch perfect and after watching this short, we think that the good fortune is all ours.     

Fortune's Favored will screen as part of the 2012 AOF Festival."
Last Updated: 04.31.13