PUPPETEERS WANTED FOR STUDENT FILM JULY 14TH-22ND
Thu, 18 June 2009, 11:17 amShelley Dresden7 posts in thread
PUPPETEERS WANTED FOR STUDENT FILM JULY 14TH-22ND
Thu, 18 June 2009, 11:17 amI’m Shelley, the producer of a VCA student short film being shot this July. The film, written and directed by Lauren Anderson (VCA Masters Student) is called “Vigilant! Healthy! Wholesome!”
“Vigilant! Healthy! Wholesome!” is the story of Sylvie, a bride on the run. Sylvie has more problems than your average runaway bride. She’s a lesbian in a society where homosexuality is a much feared disease. Not only that, she’s trying to keep a handle on her carnivorous wedding dress which eats anyone who gets in her way.
Much inspiration is drawn is drawn from 1950s horror films, in essence. We want it to appear slightly dated but in a period or location you can't quite place!
Now, the "star of the show" is of course, the wedding dress with a mind of its own. We want to do our effects in camera and are seeking puppeteers to make our dress move.
We are shooting on 16mm film (for black and white) July 14th to the 21st with a day off somewhere in between.
As we are a student production, we are unable to offer a fee. But will be something quite special for a showreel. Plus we guarantee fun and comfortable working conditions!
Shelley, I'd appreciate it
Thu, 18 June 2009, 11:48 amShelley, I'd appreciate it if you could update your post to include what kind of skills the puppeteers will require; are you looking for people with any specific puppeteering experience? I know quite a few people who might be interested. If you haven't already, also please send the info to UNIMA (www.unima.org.au), the Australian puppetry union, so they can forward the info to their members.
(Pity, you'll be shooting while I'm oversea, otherwise I'd submit myself :) )
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