The Pier hotel was the location last Friday for Anne's first scenes to be shot for her section of Exquisite Corpse.
Apparently there was a witch, some sexy dancing........and Steve, who I presume is still alive.
Liam shot the action using Ray's camera. Big thanks to Debbie & Lee at The Pier for letting the Co-op film there.
Saturday 17 November 2012
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Exquisite Corpse
Last weekend was Ray's turn to start filming his part in 'Exquisite corpse'. The location of the shoot was a local house which was faked as two in the film. Once the furniture and some of the fittings were moved, we were ready to go. Saturday saw us working from 10 'til 6pm with Sunday requiring an earlier start and later finish.
Two new actors, Adam Weldrick and Philip Cowles, joined Ben Clegg and Horris in the cast for the weekend, with me and Mark Harris crewing and Ray on camera (Thanks to Workshop Media for the loan of the reflector boards) Hanna and Anna came to apply the make up and did a good job on Ben.
Once Ray had finished his scenes it was time for me to piggy back the shoot and film one of my death scenes.
Apart from a smokey set and the cat meowing, everything seemed to go ok.
Two new actors, Adam Weldrick and Philip Cowles, joined Ben Clegg and Horris in the cast for the weekend, with me and Mark Harris crewing and Ray on camera (Thanks to Workshop Media for the loan of the reflector boards) Hanna and Anna came to apply the make up and did a good job on Ben.
Once Ray had finished his scenes it was time for me to piggy back the shoot and film one of my death scenes.
Apart from a smokey set and the cat meowing, everything seemed to go ok.
Monday 29 October 2012
Exquisite Corpse
Last Saturday and Sunday saw the Co-op shooting Mariana's section of Exquisite Corpse in Garstang. The path by the river was the first location and we were blessed with a very beautiful but nippy setting.
After a few technical gremlins (good job we doubled up on some equipment) we soon got into our stride, and we were able to watch two good actresses at work (Mariana and Ginny).
After freezing our nuts off by the river, we moved to the old peoples home for the next location.
The warmth inside the room came as a relief, and we quickly set things up for the scene to come and got cracking with the filming.
Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that several people in a small room with the heating on, is not a good thing at all, and it quickly became rather stifling.
Sunday's weather was completely different with rain all day. Luckily we were filming inside the old people's home again, so they only thing we had to worry about was trying not to film the rain on the window too much (continuity wise, my outdoor scene overlooking Morecambe had blue sky on one side and a big black cloud and rain on the other, so we're covered all ways!)
We finished filming soon after 5pm and dashed off home for a well earned rest.
A big thanks to the staff of the old people's home, who put themselves out to help us.
After a few technical gremlins (good job we doubled up on some equipment) we soon got into our stride, and we were able to watch two good actresses at work (Mariana and Ginny).
After freezing our nuts off by the river, we moved to the old peoples home for the next location.
The warmth inside the room came as a relief, and we quickly set things up for the scene to come and got cracking with the filming.
Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that several people in a small room with the heating on, is not a good thing at all, and it quickly became rather stifling.
Sunday's weather was completely different with rain all day. Luckily we were filming inside the old people's home again, so they only thing we had to worry about was trying not to film the rain on the window too much (continuity wise, my outdoor scene overlooking Morecambe had blue sky on one side and a big black cloud and rain on the other, so we're covered all ways!)
We finished filming soon after 5pm and dashed off home for a well earned rest.
A big thanks to the staff of the old people's home, who put themselves out to help us.
Sunday 23 September 2012
'Last Post'
Ray's short film 'Last Post' which was shot last May, was shown at the 'Keswick Film Festival' this February, a Mr John Hurt was present.
This film as well as some of the other Co-op members films are on the Film Makers Co-op site on You tube.
This film as well as some of the other Co-op members films are on the Film Makers Co-op site on You tube.
The POW
'The POW' a film written and directed by Co-op member John Hamlett was shown at the X1V international detective film festival in Moscow. John flew over there himself to experience the event and came home with the 'Viewers choice' award. The film has also been shown at several festivals over here, picking up 'Best narrative short' at the Pennine Film Festival.
This is a brilliant achievement for John and a very proud moment for the Co-op.
This is a brilliant achievement for John and a very proud moment for the Co-op.
Queen's legs
On Friday 21st September, the TV pilot hopeful 'The Queen's legs' had it's premier at The Storey in Lancaster.
Most of the cast and crew were there but unfortunately a filming clash meant some couldn't make it.
The pilot was written and produced by Cecilly Holland a long time member of the co-op.
We wish Cec good luck in getting this on the telly.
Most of the cast and crew were there but unfortunately a filming clash meant some couldn't make it.
The pilot was written and produced by Cecilly Holland a long time member of the co-op.
We wish Cec good luck in getting this on the telly.
Exquisite corpse
The Exquisite corpse group is now down to 6 people and 6 scripts. After what seems like an eternity, filming has finally begun.
Most of the locations have been found but the biggest problem seems to be acquiring actors/actresses. More links need to be made with actor groups for future projects.
Most of the locations have been found but the biggest problem seems to be acquiring actors/actresses. More links need to be made with actor groups for future projects.
Monday 13 February 2012
Mime shoot
Finally the shoot for 'Gert's Bucket' went ahead on Feb 5th.
Apart from an early disaster with an actor pulling out and a member of the crew gallantly stepping in at the last minute, everything went ok.
The ground was covered in snow and yes, it was cold. Everyone mucked in brilliantly to get the job done and we all enjoyed the catering put on by Jan again.
The trailer for the series is almost ready to go, with the first episode following a few weeks later.
There is a possibility of a delay though, so no promises.
Apart from an early disaster with an actor pulling out and a member of the crew gallantly stepping in at the last minute, everything went ok.
The ground was covered in snow and yes, it was cold. Everyone mucked in brilliantly to get the job done and we all enjoyed the catering put on by Jan again.
The trailer for the series is almost ready to go, with the first episode following a few weeks later.
There is a possibility of a delay though, so no promises.
Saturday 7 January 2012
Mime
The Mime shoot on the 15th Jan has been cancelled, the best we can do is February at the moment.
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