Monthly Archives: May 2009

Tex the Impaler

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Lautaro

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Tex – shooting day 2 pic

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Lautaro

Vampire priest costume

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Lautaro

Von Stroheim had a riding crop…

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Lautaro

… I have a katana.

“Tex” Production Diary – Day One

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Lautaro

And so it begins. Today was the first day of shooting on our epic vampire western short film. What to say? Filmmaking is always a compromise. Even the best planning and effort put forth by the crew can be stymied by uncooperative weather. It was just too damn dark under the trees under the clouds. [...]

My Life-size Action Figures

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Lautaro

We’ve had a couple sessions with Rob Bradstreet, our stunt coordinator. He’s really helping us break down and choreograph the fight scenes, with every move calculated for maximum awesomeness. He’ll also be assisting with the cowboy-through-window shot and the wire-pulls.

Look at these beautiful people. UPDATED: Now with more beautiful people

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Lautaro

These are the gorgeous and talented actors who will be bringing “Tex” to life.

“Tex” auditions

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Lautaro

Today we held our auditions, for 10 hours straight. I was very impressed with just about everyone who came out (there are always a few duds), and their passion for the project. It seems like people are eager for a real vampire movie, especially after the crapfest that was Twilight. It’s going to be very [...]

“Tex” Makeup and Wardrobe

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Lautaro

We have the immense honor of welcoming to our crew a makeup and a wardrobe person: Shyn and Kathi, respecively. They’ll be invaluable in helping us achieve the style and realism we’re going for. Check out Shyn’s portfolio here: http://www.freakishlybeautiful.com

Excuses

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Lautaro

I’ve been hearing some things, muttered in class and whispered in the dark, rounded corners of Facebook, that I take issue with. They are the weak and cowardly phenomenon known as excuses. They usually pop up in one of two cases:

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