Monthly Archives: May, 2009
Tex the Impaler
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Von Stroheim had a riding crop…
… I have a katana.
“Tex” Production Diary – Day One
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
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*
These are the gorgeous and talented actors who will be bringing “Tex” to life.
“Tex” auditions
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
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
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: