Presentation Edit Finished at Last!

So work with the film is done for now. 

I am not sure whether the sound quality is good enough but at the moment I just need a break with the film and have a relaxing time before the presentation next week. It's not perfect but I'm particularly satisfied with the result. 

This is a full short film, which in a long time I have not done since I settled here in Amsterdam. It was great to be back and feel that rush during the filmmaking process. Reminding me how I love creating films. 

I do need to recharge and regain my creativity. And I find out that for me it takes some time. But the inspiration does appear unexpectedly.

We shall see what happens next.

Pre-evaluation Session

The pre-evaluation session we had was two weeks ago. It went positively well. With some tips on how to make the version better. I had struggled a bit with sound design. But I can't do anything anymore at the moment for the Presentation day. 

I can however still do a bit more after that day before I probably submit the film in online film festivals.

Will keep you posted.

Trailer's out!

The Interrogation Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer of The Interrogation is out. Here's a sneak peek of the film.

Here is also the link to the film's Facebook page.

Website is also up and running.

Please visit those site as I will put up more posts in the coming days. Enjoy!

In the middle of Post-Production

I find it really enjoyable editing a film. It's like a puzzle to me connecting shots and sequences together to create a story or an idea. 

I'm learning a lot about myself during the process. I know that after principal photography, it is vital for me to have a day to two rest before I look at the shots again to have a fresh eye. Of course the downside of it is that I see the mistake quite late and can't go back on set for a reshoot. Fortunately most of the errors are minors, thanks to storyboarding and they can be fix easily on post.

Using a RED cam, that means I need to edit at school because it has very fast editing suites. I find that I can only sit through editing for about 6 hours. And then I start getting headaches. 

At home, editing for me is at night time because I can just focus on the bright screen in front of me and block everything else. As you can see in the picture, I edit in an almost dark room. I like it that way. 

So I have a rough cut of The Interrogation, almost 10 mins long. I still want to put some shots! I'm sure I will find a way to shorten it. The trailer is almost ready. Just need titles and credits. 

Deadline is not on Sept. 10, but I need to show something on that day for advice and assessment. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Today back on the editing room but will focus on sound and music.

Poster of The Interrogation

I like a simple poster. So this is one of the poster that I will release. I may have to do another one that has Sebastian's character in it. Watch this space.

Special thanks to Mariangela Radaelli for the idea.

Production Photos

After 3 days of shoot, we wrapped up our principal photography. It has been quite a challenge in terms of location and one costume that didn't arrive in time but I managed to get an alternative. Though Sebastian has to really try to fit in it. I apologise to him but there are some things that however you plan, problems will be inevitable.

So for now, website is under construction, production notebook layout is already a work in progress. Post production here I come.

Shooting Day 1 27 Aug.

As usual the first day of shoot is the slowest when everybody is still getting into the rhythm of things. But so far, it was smooth. Though we couldn't do all the shots I need. So we will have to make things faster on our 2nd day. Will post pictures soon.