Third Promo Image for LES AFFREUX
Here is the third image for my upcoming play LES AFFREUX. You can even find another of our images in SCOOP magazine.
Photography by Ben Pascoe: http://benpascoe.com/
Performer/Model: Rina Freiberg
Makeup: Rachael Sachse http://www.rachaelsachse.com.au
Design: Alana Starcevich
We’ve just started rehearsals and things are very, very exciting. In the next few weeks, I should be able to reveal more.
The Men from Another Place to provide the score for LES AFFREUX
The Men from Another Place are musicians Dave Richardson and Steve McCall. I’d heard of their work through a lot of local productions and always wanted an excuse to work with them. As my play is a very moody and atmospheric piece, I really needed musicians that could match that particular style. I wasn’t looking for a traditional score with this play, as I really wanted to create a soundscape that would run along the performances. Well, is there’s anything The Men from Another Place do, it’s soundscapes. Be sure to check out examples of their work here: http://www.reverbnation.com/themenfromanotherplace
Fallout: Lanius
I’ve been teasing for a while about a ‘Secret Project’ I’ve been doing on Twitter. Well, here it is. “Fallout: Lanius” in a high production Fallout Fan Film I’ve been developing for the last few months. The Fallout Universe would have to be my favourite Video Game universe. I’ve poured hundreds upon hundreds of hours into all the Fallout games, but I’d say my favourite would have to be 2010′s Fallout: New Vegas. I really loved the atmosphere, plot and characters that Obsidian Entertainment created.
In “Fallout: Lanius” I’ll be exploring the fall (or rise) of the man would one day become Legate Lanius. It represents an amazing opportunity to work in a world I love. It’s also very different from the current popular Fallout Fan series ‘Nuka Break’. Whilst ‘Nuka Break’ is primarily a comedy, ‘Lanius’ is altogether different in tone and style.
But, that’s not all. I’ve also been able to attach Voice Actor Mitch Lewis to reprise the role of Lanius, a huge boon for our little Fan Film. It’s been a very interesting experience working with Los Angeles based talent agencies and the Screen Actors Guild.
But, a press release doesn’t really make for an interesting story. I’ve been able to hire Concept Artist Simon Boxer and Graphic Designer Jeffrey Phillips to work on the project too. Without their work on this, no one would be taking the film seriously.
From here, I want to generate awareness of the project before we begin a crowd funding campaign mid-year. If you are a Fallout Fan, hell if you’re a Video game fan at all- I’d love for you to share the news. But for now, you check out the first piece of amazing concept art.
It should be noted that this project is a not for profit Fan Film, and that “Fallout” is © 2012 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company.
Second Promo Image for LES AFFREUX
This is the second image for my upcoming play LES AFFREUX. You can actually buy tickets here. It was great fun playing with contrasting themes, and Ben Pascoe’s stunning photography captures this perfectly. I love how the black paint plays against all the white in the image. More to follow in the coming weeks!
Photography by Ben Pascoe: http://benpascoe.com/
Performer/Model: Rina Freiberg
Makeup: Rachael Sachse http://www.rachaelsachse.com.au
Design: Alana Starcevich
On Development and Writing.
If anyone was to ask me if I wanted to be a Writer/Director, I’d have to say ‘No’. I’d say that I’m a director that writes. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that there are some damn fine writers out there- and they are better than you. So why not get them to help? As I write this, I have three short form projects on the boil, and having people to bounce your scripts off is so important. Especially if you work alongside people who know what they are doing.
It’s hard not being impatient when you are putting together a project, but getting the script right, and well, good, is more important than anything. Even if someone is telling you your ideas are rubbish, they are developing the script that one step closer to where it needs to be. It can take a long time to learn this lesson. When I started out, I never drafted my scripts enough. And it shows. How much better would my early films be if I listened to people, and got a real writer on board?
In the last 3 months I’ve written three shorts, and drafted the hell out of all three- with the help of people a great deal more talented than I am. From a Director’s point of view, I have much more confidence in the films because of this process. And it’s also because of this, that I’m so excited to get started on them. But that’s another story.
First Promo Image for LES AFFREUX
This is the frist image I’ve released from my upcoming play LES AFFREUX. We worked really hard to produce these images. I was lucky to have a fantastic team behind me during the shoot, and I think the results speak for themselves. I will be releasing a new image each Monday for the next 5 weeks or so. For more details on the show, hit the The Blue Room’s website.
Photography by Ben Pascoe: http://benpascoe.com/
Performer/Model: Rina Freiberg
Makeup: Rachael Sachse http://www.rachaelsachse.com.au
Design: Alana Starcevich
LES AFFREUX.
I’m very happy to announce my new play is LES AFFREUX (The Frightful Ones). It’s been a year long process to get this play together, and I’m so proud to finally reveal it. The play is being produced with The Blue Room Theatre and my fledgling theatre company The Spectre Theatre Company as apart of the The Blue Room’s 2012 Season 1. It opens in May, and has an amazing cast.
The show is about a young journalist returning from the Arab Spring to find his life is turned upside down. His magazine wants him out, his wife wants a divorce and someone is calling him at all hours. What follows is a dark story about the way that our mistakes can own us, and people can exploit us through them. In the coming weeks, I’ll be releasing more info about the show. Follow my Twitter Account for hints.
Photography by Ben Pascoe: http://benpascoe.com/
Image Design by Jeffrey Phillips: http://jeffreyphillips.com.au
Performer/Model: Rina Freiberg
Makeup: Rachael Sachse http://www.rachaelsachse.com.au
Design: Alana Starcevich
Ennio Morricone.
I don’t normally post personal news here, but in regards to this I just had to. Like most filmmakers I’m a huge fan of Ennio Morricone’s work, due to a long love affair with Italian Cinema. I especially adore the Westerns of Sergio Leone. So, when in late November of 2011 I heard that Ennio Morricone was coming to Perth, I was elated. But then, life got in the way. Due to scheduling conflicts, workload and other things I just didn’t get tickets. Upon remembering he was coming to town, I was heartbroken that his show was sold out. But, I happen to have the most amazing woman in my life. She had got us the last two tickets.
Last night, we sat down to see the Maestro perform and it turned out to be one of the most incredible filmic moments of my life. He opened with the theme of ‘The Untouchables’, then followed it up with a selection of tracks from ‘Once Upon a Time in America’. I’m not ashamed to say that I teared up. I was hit with wave after wave of goosebumps. The highlight for me was his rendition of ‘The Ecstasy of the Gold’ from ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’. They had even flown out an amazing Opera singer to accompany this very song. I was overjoyed. It moved me in a huge way, especially so that I was able to share this moment with my wonderful partner. So, thanks Gorgeous – I love you.
2012.
2011 was an amazing year for me personally and professionally. I continued to develop my horror feature film Playthings, I had our short film “HUNT” hit international festivals and I wrote a full length stage play (which is now going into production). I also started a boutique theatre company, and continued to grow as a director. In 2012, I hope to have two more short films in the can by mid-year. I will have my play staged by then and be a short while away from directing my first music video. It’s a lot to do, but considering all the wonderful support I have had in this process; I know it’s achievable.
1000 hits.
My little blog has had over 1000 hits over the last 10 months or so, and I wanted to thank you so much for your interest and support. In the grand scheme of things, this isn’t a big deal. But I’m really grateful people are interested in my work, and taking the time to check this blog out.
