The first shooting date is approaching us at warp speed!
Fir3storm Industries are in talks with some very influential individuals which means some very interesting and exciting developments... watch this space! Not confirming, but we might get some form of sponsorship.... not confirmed, but it's out there. Here's hoping!
This is a very ambitious project... let's just hope it doesn't tank! I've thrown my entire friggin' and life into this so it's got to be a success. It has to be. Judging by the fanbase this film is gaining, it just might be.
Anyway, will post more info soon!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Developments
Well, we only have about three weeks left until we actually start shooting. Got a few things to do before actually shoot, but things are getting tight and more and more exciting as we're finally going to start shooting.
We had a rehearsal the other day and realized that we have some of the greatest talent in this film. Ok, they aren't well known actors in South Africa, but they are going to do their characters justice.
Will post pics of our cast soon!
We had a rehearsal the other day and realized that we have some of the greatest talent in this film. Ok, they aren't well known actors in South Africa, but they are going to do their characters justice.
Will post pics of our cast soon!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Happy Bunny
I'm a happy bunny! Main characters have been cast and our group on facebook is growing at a rather quick pace. We're in the process of compiling a catalogue containing the merchandise that will be on offer. There will be shirts for men and ladies as well as caps and other miscellaneous items.
Next up, soundtrack! ;)
Next up, soundtrack! ;)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
>.<
WHY THE HELL DOES CASTING HAVE TO BE SUCH BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just when I thought i got the casting issue sorted out, then ANOTHER decides to up and leave. Seriously, this is getting silly. I'm still stuck with four assassins and I'm one short of a full five-pack. I think I shouldn't worry. If I just relax and forget about it, then someone will come my way.... or so I'm told.....
Yeah, fat chance of that EVER happening. Rehearsals and the inevitable shooting date is looming (+- two months goes by VERY quickly when you don't want them to), so I'm going to have perform some wondrous magic trick and pull something outta my ass!
Well, no one said it was going to be easy. >.<
Just when I thought i got the casting issue sorted out, then ANOTHER decides to up and leave. Seriously, this is getting silly. I'm still stuck with four assassins and I'm one short of a full five-pack. I think I shouldn't worry. If I just relax and forget about it, then someone will come my way.... or so I'm told.....
Yeah, fat chance of that EVER happening. Rehearsals and the inevitable shooting date is looming (+- two months goes by VERY quickly when you don't want them to), so I'm going to have perform some wondrous magic trick and pull something outta my ass!
Well, no one said it was going to be easy. >.<
Sunday, April 5, 2009
The Daloxyn Conundrum
Man, things are getting more and more hectic.
Rehearsals started last week, and things have been crazy ever since. We've been actively busy organizing all of the pre-production odds and ends, prepping everything for our eleven-day shooting schedule.
Good news is that our cast has been finalized and we're going to start doing some promotional photography within the next two - three weeks.
Since we've started rehearsing and designing this film, a buzz has been steadily building up that is, simply, electric. But the good kind, not the bad kind that can shock and consequently kill you :P
We're looking forward to start shooting this film as it's seriously going to be one of the coolest movies that we're going to do... and please bare in mind that this is our second film.
Rehearsals started last week, and things have been crazy ever since. We've been actively busy organizing all of the pre-production odds and ends, prepping everything for our eleven-day shooting schedule.
Good news is that our cast has been finalized and we're going to start doing some promotional photography within the next two - three weeks.
Since we've started rehearsing and designing this film, a buzz has been steadily building up that is, simply, electric. But the good kind, not the bad kind that can shock and consequently kill you :P
We're looking forward to start shooting this film as it's seriously going to be one of the coolest movies that we're going to do... and please bare in mind that this is our second film.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Channelling Kubrick
I was watching 2001: A Space Odyssey the other day and it struck me. That's what we've been missing this whole time: we're missing Kubrick.
Now, if you take a second and think about this, it makes perfect sense. Since Kubrick death there's been a void in the entertainment industry. Okay granted, there has been a handful of pretty good and pretty surprising films out there, but I'm not talking about those types of films -- for the record, the types I'm referring to is the indie movie types that's layered with simplicity yet blows you away with their complexity.
Mr. Stanley Kubrick created films that was primarily based off of literary works. Within each piece he found some profound element which he explored in depth. This resulted in films that were well of two hours long. Now, he was famed for created films with serious subject matter that sparked off serious controversy, resulting in a few of his works being banned for a period of time.
Now, while I'm musing over the current state of the entertainment industry (you know, the one where there's always some cheap remake of some old horror movie floating like a smelly turd on the horizon) and it dawns on me that what this film-going generation lack is the vision and story telling prowess as displayed by Mr. Kubrick. Even though we live in an age where we're pretty open minded towards anything, I doubt that the same types of films that was made way back in the day would do anything to create an earth shattering rift in what can only be classified as appropriate entertainment in today's standards.
However, there's a way around this. It might just be some wishful thinking on my part but I think that there's not enough risks being made in the entertainment industry these days. Aside from the fact that making a film is a risk in itself, there aren't any peopl who want to stake their careers and reputations on the line to create a film that dares the conventions that "guides" what we see and hear in film today. Television has pretty much destroyed the conventions that defined it.
I think that it's about time someone started a revolution in filmmaking where the artist who has a groundbreakingly controversial story, he or she can tell it without being constrained to showing only this or saying only that.
Or, I might just be going crazy and I might be taking this Kubrick thing a little too far.
Maybe.
Now, if you take a second and think about this, it makes perfect sense. Since Kubrick death there's been a void in the entertainment industry. Okay granted, there has been a handful of pretty good and pretty surprising films out there, but I'm not talking about those types of films -- for the record, the types I'm referring to is the indie movie types that's layered with simplicity yet blows you away with their complexity.
Mr. Stanley Kubrick created films that was primarily based off of literary works. Within each piece he found some profound element which he explored in depth. This resulted in films that were well of two hours long. Now, he was famed for created films with serious subject matter that sparked off serious controversy, resulting in a few of his works being banned for a period of time.
Now, while I'm musing over the current state of the entertainment industry (you know, the one where there's always some cheap remake of some old horror movie floating like a smelly turd on the horizon) and it dawns on me that what this film-going generation lack is the vision and story telling prowess as displayed by Mr. Kubrick. Even though we live in an age where we're pretty open minded towards anything, I doubt that the same types of films that was made way back in the day would do anything to create an earth shattering rift in what can only be classified as appropriate entertainment in today's standards.
However, there's a way around this. It might just be some wishful thinking on my part but I think that there's not enough risks being made in the entertainment industry these days. Aside from the fact that making a film is a risk in itself, there aren't any peopl who want to stake their careers and reputations on the line to create a film that dares the conventions that "guides" what we see and hear in film today. Television has pretty much destroyed the conventions that defined it.
I think that it's about time someone started a revolution in filmmaking where the artist who has a groundbreakingly controversial story, he or she can tell it without being constrained to showing only this or saying only that.
Or, I might just be going crazy and I might be taking this Kubrick thing a little too far.
Maybe.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Procrastination is a bitch
No seriously. It really is.
I've been telling myself the last four days that I need to write this blog, and for the love of mike, I just cannot seem to muster the willpower to actually write the bloody thing. Now, I can't decide whether or not I'm just being or if I have too much work to do. Well, I don't really feel lazy nor do I feel overworked...
Well, enough of that.... We had our first rehearsal the 28th. It was something of a "semi-success." Here's how it went down.
Two weeks ago, I started making arrangements to have a read-through for the script with everyone involved. Now, three quarters of the people starring in the movie said that they'd attend. After letting them all know that once the list of attendees have been finalized, you'll have to attend. Lo and behold, we only ended up having A QUARTER of the original attendees how made it.
This, unfortunately, leaves me with yet another incomplete cast. Now, I've started rehearsals so the film is now officially in pre-production. This means that by the end of June I need to have a full set of actors who know their lines. The other parts (costumes, concept design, etc) are all being taken care of, thank goodness for that. However, casting still remains an issue for this project. To tell you the truth, it's actually a good thing because now we have something to talk about in the DVD's special features.
Talk about seeing the glass as half full.
The funny thing about Saturday's rehearsal was the fact that we were supposed to have pictures of the event. Now, the lady who usually does our photography had her camera at the event... but forgot to bring batteries. Kinda funny. However, we did manage to get some video footage of the event so I'm going to have to pull a late night and do some screen grabs.
I've been telling myself the last four days that I need to write this blog, and for the love of mike, I just cannot seem to muster the willpower to actually write the bloody thing. Now, I can't decide whether or not I'm just being or if I have too much work to do. Well, I don't really feel lazy nor do I feel overworked...
Well, enough of that.... We had our first rehearsal the 28th. It was something of a "semi-success." Here's how it went down.
Two weeks ago, I started making arrangements to have a read-through for the script with everyone involved. Now, three quarters of the people starring in the movie said that they'd attend. After letting them all know that once the list of attendees have been finalized, you'll have to attend. Lo and behold, we only ended up having A QUARTER of the original attendees how made it.
This, unfortunately, leaves me with yet another incomplete cast. Now, I've started rehearsals so the film is now officially in pre-production. This means that by the end of June I need to have a full set of actors who know their lines. The other parts (costumes, concept design, etc) are all being taken care of, thank goodness for that. However, casting still remains an issue for this project. To tell you the truth, it's actually a good thing because now we have something to talk about in the DVD's special features.
Talk about seeing the glass as half full.
The funny thing about Saturday's rehearsal was the fact that we were supposed to have pictures of the event. Now, the lady who usually does our photography had her camera at the event... but forgot to bring batteries. Kinda funny. However, we did manage to get some video footage of the event so I'm going to have to pull a late night and do some screen grabs.
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