The mission of American Vintage Pictures is to produce new films with a style and feel similar to B-Movies, Drive-in Films, and grindhouse/cult classics from the sixties and seventies. Started by writer/producer and director Mike Olafson, the productions are often shot primarily- if not totally- on either Super 8mm film or 16mm film. We have some exciting film projects gearing up for 2022 including our "spaghetti" style supernatural western, "Bullets from Beyond" Stay tuned!
New Films, Vintage Style
"Bullets From Beyond"
Featured in Mike Hauss'
Spaghetti Western Digest!
Look for issue #3
for the story of "Bullets from Beyond", behind the scenes photos and interview with writer/director Mike Olafson.
Available March 2021
Mike Olafson
Filmmaker Mike Olafson absorbed a wealth of iconic pop culture as a child in the 1970s. Those formative years imprinted Olafson with a cultural DNA which drives his vision of writing, producing and directing films with a vintage style today. "On a personal level, I really appreciate those years, but from a film making perspective, I think films from the sixties and seventies have elements which really set them apart from contemporary films today. I try to weave those same distinctive textures, rhythms, and cues into the films I create."
Westword Article on American Vintage Pictures
January 2018
http://www.westword.com/arts/hot-lead-hard-fury-premieres-at-the-oriental-theater-9888017
Hot Lead Hard Fury
GEARS, GREASE AND GUITARS
Fist of Frankenstein
We are proud to release this 4 page comic book which sets up the story of our next feature film. It introduces the character of KT Streeter- a reluctant undercover agent with special powers sent on a dangerous mission into the heart of the criminal underworld. It's a classic noir story at its core-wrapped up in layers of martial arts and old school horror! The comic book was written by Mike Olafson and Scorpio Steele, and beautifully designed and illustrated by Scorpio Steele. Script completed, In Pre-Production Fall 2019
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Gears, Grease and Guitars
Director Mike Olafson spent 2 years documenting Denver's history of rock and roll and hot rodding- a match made in America. In 2008 he premiered his film to a sold out crowds and it has gained attention from viewers around the world.
Olafson removed it from circulation in 2012 but under the American Vintage Pictures banner it will be re-released in 2018 online.
Bullets
From Beyond
Presenting our "spaghetti western" Bullets from Beyond! 1873: Occult Detective tony monaco and a beautiful and mysterious fortune teller named Domino team up to return a sacred skull to an ancient lost temple in the southwest us. But supernatural forces seek the skull and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching the temple. Our homage to those gritty and stylish italo-spanish-french westerns made in the sixties and Seventies- with a dash of the supernatural! Featuring Mike Olafson in the role of Tony Monaco.
SHORT FILMS
Motor Vixens
A lonely highway, 1965. The paths of five travelers intersect as a killer is loose on the road. Shot in high contrast black and white 16mm, this is Olafson's tribute to sixties indie film maverick Russ Meyer. Soon to be available online.
Books
The Amulet of Atlantis
As a writer, Mike Olafson has written features and shorts, but also published his vintage adventure novel back in 2005. Set in 1938, it weaves a tale of intrigue, suspense and adventure in the wilds of the African jungles. If you enjoy James Bond, Indiana Jones and Doc Savage- this book has all three elements! The novel is available through Amazon.com Click HERE to buy.
For fans of true life
Indiana Jones tales,
this is the book for you! 22 tales of true adventure from the "shadows" of history! Beautiful cover and illustrations by Simon Pritchard. Click HERE to buy.
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7890 S. Race St.
Centennial, CO 80122
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