So who are we?

Mad Wife Productions was founded in 2020 by Andrew Arguello. We are an award-winning, full-service, film production company specializing in high-quality storytelling.

We produce scripted narrative films such as features, shorts, TV shows, web series, and proof of concepts. We can manage all phases of production and deliver a distribution-ready product. Our films have been screened in festivals and distributed via online platforms such as Apple TV, iTunes, Tubi, Google Play Movies, Vudu, YouTube Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Eclipse 24/7, Plex, Vimeo on demand and others.

 

Where did the name “Mad Wife” come from?

Several different places! But mainly coming from the fact that our founder and CFO are married. Our founder likes to joke that with the film industry having long and expensive days he always asks himself “is this going to make my wife mad?” Before making any business decisions.

What makes us unique?

Below are just a few things we’ve noticed set us apart from other production companies-

We are 100% self-sufficient 100% of the time. We have all the crew, gear, cast, and locations to start a production today.

MWP was founded with the ideal that we want to create the highest quality films without sacrificing the integrity of the people involved in making them.

We are an equal opportunity production company. We truly love all people and embrace everyone for who they are.

“No” / “Can’t be done” isn’t in our vocabulary. We are incredibly flexible and work well with all. This allows us to think outside the box when solving problems.

We want to see everyone succeed and grow. We believe as a filmmaking community we are like the tides we all rise and fall together.

We believe in putting 100% into every project and we believe that rest and mindful scheduling creates the best possible films.

Locations and being based in Northern Nevada. We have deep roots in Northern Nevada meaning we have a great connections with so many amazing locations. We have A Full Size Prison, A Hospital, A University, High Schools, Street Closures, Lake Tahoe, Mountains, Sand Dunes, Woods, Deserts, Mansions, Lake Houses, Cabins, Casinos, Warehouses, Ghost Towns, and Virgina City all within a one hour drive of our international airport. All of these locations, we use on a regular basis and have a great relationship with.

 

DO YOU OFFER PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROJECTS YOU ARE NOT THE HEAD PRODUCERS OF?

Absolutely! Our goal will always be to create and help create amazing film. We are available for higher for any of our services À la cart. Our goal is to support and grow the film community as a whole with extra emphasis to grow film in Nevada!

Pre-production

  • Writing Services
  • Budget Breakdowns
  • Script Breakdown
  • Storyboard Creation
  • Scouting and Securing Locations
  • Casting Talent
  • Art Department Preparation
  • Permitting and Insurances
  • Shoot Scheduling
  • Crew Breakdown and Hiring
  • Shot List Creation
  • Tech Scouting
  • Gear Build Up and Prep

Production

  • Crew (Can provide all roles above and below the line)
  • Camera
  • Camera Support
  • Crane’s, Jibs, Dollies, and Gimbals
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Support
  • Lighting Power and Generators
  • Transportation
  • Location Managment
  • Craft Services
  • Meal Services
  • Sound Recording

Post-production

  • Assembly
  • Syncing
  • Editing
  • Color Correction
  • Color Grading
  • Sound Editing
  • Re-Recording
  • Sound Mixing
  • Stereo and 5.1 Mixing
  • Storage and Server Managment
  • DCP Creation
  • Final Delivery Managment and
    Exporting

Distribution

  • Delivery of Film Deliverables for Theatrical and Streaming
  • Parternships with
  • Distributionand and Aggregator companies
  • Self Distribution
  • Poster Creation
  • Trailer Creation
  • Social Media Marketing Creation
  • Print and Advertising
    Deliverables to P&A Firms
  • Experiance with Advertisers such as –
  • Billboards
  • TV ads
  • Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,
    YouTube Marketing

Product Placement & Sponsorship Opportunities

Product placement is a great way for your business to be seen in an organic fulfilling way. Brands such as Coke, Disney, Pepsi, Apple, Sony, etc. have used product placement to reach more end users more effectively than just about any other type of marketing. If you have a product or brand and would like to see it on the big screen please reach out for more information.

Development & Mentorship

Are you an aspiring filmmaker?

We offer internships, workshops, and mentorships in filmmaking and screenwriting.

We offer full screenwriting, editing and script development services.

We have worked with writers and producers around the world and developed content all the way from an idea to a finalized screenplay.

Whether you are looking for mentorship or final polish and budget, we provide individualized service with award-winning writers and filmmakers.

Do you fund movies?

At Mad Wife Productions we want to see everyone get to create their dream project. If you have a concept, idea, or project with at least some funding please reach out as we may be interested in helping fund or create your project.

 Some of the companies we have partnered with

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Meet the Team

Andrew Arguello

Founder / Director / Cinematographer

Andrew started Reno Tahoe Graphics, a commercial videography company, in 2015 and officially launched Mad Wife Productions in 2020 to focus on narrative productions. His goal is to make the highest quality movies while being based from his hometown Reno, Nevada.

Andrew started his career at 18 working for the Walt Disney company. He has worked all over Florida and California for Disney finding his passion for cinematography.

He loves every aspect of film creation from the team collaboration, to entertaining viewers. He has worked almost every job a set has to offer meaning he knows the ins and outs of what he asks of his team.

Andrew is incredibly proud of the team we have made at Mad Wife Productions and wants to show the world the highest level of cinema-quality can be produced in Northern Nevada.

MJ Palo

Writer / Producer / Director

MJ is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer. She has either written, produced, directed or a combination of the three on many films. To date she has worked on over 30 projects.

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Amanda Arguello

CFO / CPA / Producer

Amanda has been on this journey with us since day one. She has been a crucial part of our success in managing the business side of things. She graduated from UNR with her Masters in Business and Accounting and is a certified CPA.

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Gregory Klino

Producer

Gregory has been a part of the local Reno film community for more than 15 years. 

He began his career as an Actor and over the years has had the opportunity to learn many of the other roles on a film set, settling comfortably as a guide and mentor to many on set.

He also works as a Traveling Teacher with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

We are so incredibly lucky to have this talented guy on our team!

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NICK JOSTEN

Producer / Writer / Actor

Nick Josten has had a very logical career progression: English teacher in Japan, librarian in Canada, actor/comedian/writer/director/producer in Reno. If it’s fun and creative, Nick will most likely be somewhere nearby cracking dumb jokes. 

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Chandler Murphy

Gaffer

Chandler has a passion for learning new skills most notably in technology he currently has certifications in many different fields of tech and construction. You can find him either at his Computer, flying drones, or even on a construction site. Chandler has enjoyed his time as a grip and working on Mad Wife Production films such as “Target List”, “Final Girl”, “Nidstang” etc.

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Krystal (with a K)

Assistant Director / Actor / Artist

Krystal (with a K) is a multidisciplinary artist known for her spoken word poetry, acrylic and ink artworks, and more recenlty her acting. After acting in several Mad Wife films Krystal also found a home behind the camera as one of our Assistant Directors, Set Designers, and Set Artists.

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Brie Albright

Assistant Camera

Brie Albright graduated from UNR with a bachelor’s in Theater and a minor in Cinema Studies. During their time in college, they directed a play in the One Act Festival as well as acted in The Power of One. They also directed several short films and was the President of the UNR film club their senior year.

Brie’s passion and profound love for story telling led them to the world of entertainment and they haven’t looked back since. They are very driven in their craft and always looking to expand their skill set. They have been placed in many roles on MadWife’s sets such as PA, AC, boom op, and has even made an appearance in front of the camera, despite Brie’s own objections. Thankfully, Brie can mostly be found behind the camera where they are excited to learn and grow as a filmmaker.

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leif Oberth

Sound Mixer

Leif is probably the loudest person in our crew, which is why he is our sound mixer. 
Leif has a love for comedy and fitness. In his spare time, you can find him on the ski slopes or watching movies.
He has a bachelors degree in business management and in 2023 made a career switch to join our team. 
Leif loves to be apart of creating films and is very happy to help Mad Wife Productions in creating moments for others to enjoy.  
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Aiden Melendez

Grip / Swing

Aiden is President of University of Nevada, Reno’s film club, and is excited for the future of filmmaking in Reno. Even though he’s studying as an English major, it’s all for the goal of being a student and participant in filmmaking. Aiden started with film in by working with Mad Wife Productions, which has inspired him to begin making his own short films. Aiden can’t wait to keep helping Mad Wife Productions and film in Northern Nevada grow!

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Quinn Cooper

Post Production Sound Lead

Have you noticed just how good our movies sound? Quinn and his team at Enhanced Media are our go to team for all Mad Wife’s post production audio needs. The movie truly comes to life once their teams work is done.

Check them out at https://enhanced.media

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Jennifer McWhirter

VFX Supervisor / Compositer 

Jenn is a vfx artist / compositer. She has her AAS for Graphic Communications and Design. She’s a Painter, Artist, and an avid self learner. If she doesn’t know it, she is happy to figure it out. When she’s not working or creating, she’s spoiling her dogs.

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Stephen Zideck

Sound Mixer

Steve is our veteran sound mixer. When not enjoying time with his family at his cabin he can be found on set teaching and guiding crew. (Always trying to guide them towards audio!)

Steve has been working with audio in film and video for over 20 years.

Steve’s brightness and amazing attitude always keeps the set feeling warm and fuzzy!

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Kendall Mann

Assistant Editor / Assistant Camera 

When Kendall’s not watching movies, she’s helping make them!Kendall is often found hunched over a computer bringing movies, advertisements, designs, videos and anything else you can think of to life. She has an associates degree in editing and animation, and is constantly creating with her bearded dragon, Ghibli, by her side.A writer, an editor, a boom op and a PA, Kendall is always there to help you make the perfect movieor to at least pet dogs on set to keep them from barking during a take!

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Jennifer Bunn

CCO / Set Dec

Jennifer assisted behind the scenes on a horror film in 2020 out in Fallon, and has been hooked on helping behind the scenes ever since. Starting out as a volunteer production assistant, she has shown an eagerness to work in any position that is thrown at her. When she is not helping to set up, working sound, producing, working on her own screenplay or making some delicious coffee, she’s running around with her camera trying to capture as many behind the scenes moments as she can.

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Stephen Bunn

Journeyman Electrician

Stephen Bunn is a Journeyman Electrician, actor, writer, producer and Nevada  native. His drive for learning new skills and passion for art makes him an asset on any project. Most notably he’s worked on Feature-films “Dollface: Terror on Route Nine”, and “Carp-e Diem”, as well as shorts “Waking up Eighty”, “Target List”, “Working Stiffs” “Cannibal Mukbang”, “Tree O’Mine” etc.

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MP Poole

Assistant Producer

Melissa is an Assistant Producer at Mad Wife Productions. She specializes primarily in content acquisition and marketing and is also the administrative assistant of the Reno-Tahoe Screenplay Contest.

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Lynzie Ruecker

Special Effects Master of Gore

Lynzie is another amazing find Mad Wife Productions (MWP) feels so honored to have teamed up with.

Lynzie among many businesses she owns specializes in creating ultra-realistic gore and wounds for EMTs in training. That way they can practice what it will be like to work with the real injuries.

Naturally, these skills work amazingly for our industry! Oh, and she also is amazing at makeup! 

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Justine Reyes

Casting Agent

Justine is the owner of Tru Talent Agency and we are so lucky to be partnered with her! 

Justine brings to the table the highest quality actors and actresses in the area.

She is a trusted name in Northern Nevada offering Acting, Modeling, and other classes while also being an amazing casting agent.

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