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PUPPETEERS WANTED FOR STUDENT FILM JULY 14TH-22ND

Thu, 18 June 2009, 11:17 am
Shelley Dresden7 posts in thread
I’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!

Thanks Shelley; silly

Thu, 18 June 2009, 01:50 pm
Thanks Shelley; silly question... Have you contacted the VCA puppetry dept.? I'm sure you'll have plenty of people to work with there. I've passed on the info to some people already, who might be interested. I will also pass it on to a friend of mine who works at Swinburne. They have a puppetry component, and many students would be keen to apply I'm sure. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

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