For the kickstarter campaign, I wanted to show a brand new element of the story. “Beyond the Infinite” is a retro educational TV series that we’re creating for the film, modeled after shows like Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and other 1970s/80s science education programs. It stars Damien Langan as Dr. Harold Newman, and Eric Muller as the astrophysicist. These clips frame the far-future story in a historical context and provide some insight into Malleck’s motivations.
We’ve just launched a new kickstarter campaign for C!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1282316546/c-299792-km-s
Over the last year I’ve shot a trailer and tons of test footage, but in order to get this film off the ground for real I still need much more– full sets, more costumes, props, miniatures, equipment. If this kickstarter campaign is successful, I’ll finally have what I need to make C a reality.
Check out the page, we’re offering some nifty rewards. If you like what you see, share the link with your friends!
I want to thank everybody who took the time to share the trailer for c with friends! I’ve received a few emails asking how certain effects in the trailer were achieved, so here’s a general behind-the-scenes post with photos and hopefully some helpful information.
Set for the spaceship interior scenes.
“c” is my upcoming science-fiction film. Set in the distant future, “c” tells the story of First Lieutenant Malleck and her radical attempt to salvage reason during an interplanetary cold war.
No CGI or greenscreen is being used in the making of the film; instead I’m going back to the old-fashioned methods of miniature photography, rear-projection and in-camera effects. I’m shooting on a shoe-string budget, so I’ve had to get creative with limited resources; a lot of the interior sets are built out of tape, milk crates, holes poked in cardboard, and tricks of light & depth-of-field. Expect some in-depth behind-the-scenes posts in the near future!
Starring:
Caroline Winterson, James Fauvell, Dan Region, and Xandra Stegmaier.
Wow, I haven’t updated this blog since I started it! Have been constantly busy, worked on countless projects, and at some point in the near future I plan on putting a ton of updates on here. Just a note for future reference!
Just finished a new short, “Metro-North,” shot in NYC. This was my first time using Super 8 film, and I’m very happy with the results. Super 8 has an off-kilter, impressionistic quality that’s impossible to replicate digitally. Plus, it’s a blast to work with! The camera size and cartridge loading make for fun, easy film shooting, provided you have a reasonable idea of what you are doing. Though the format is supposedly outdated (Super 8 cameras are no longer manufactured), it is still often used professionally in music videos, commercials, and films where a specific vintage quality is desired. It also continues to be quite popular with artists and independent filmmakers.
Sarah Silbert in "Metro-North"
Huge thanks goes out to my talented actors: Zeth Zena, Shermaine Liggions, and the lovely Sarah Silbert. They all went above and beyond.
Hi there, I’m Derek VG, a filmmaker living in NYC. Stick around and expect to see camera & equipment impressions, movie reviews, shooting diaries, project updates, and whatever else I feel like throwing out there.
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