THE TIME TYRO -- a Jeffery, Hanna, Stebbins extravaganza

[Alex Jeffery]

http://www.alexjeffery.net/time_tyro_teaser.jpg

A time fantasy.

Premise by Alex Jeffery
Currently being written by Alex Jeffery and Mikal Hanna
Hopefully stunningly photographed by Kyle Stebbins

Stay tuned for more updates when we actually know what's fully going on. But it should be really fun if all goes well.

CAST LIST:

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The Time Tyro - Mikal Hanna

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Jonathan - Alex Jeffery

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Jeanette - Rachel Adams
P.S. -- Kyle, the poster is just a teaser. So if you don't like it we can definitely make future changes. I just was itching to get something posted.

[jeremytuttle]

Awesome, welcome to the fest.

[Gary Sconce]

http://www.alexjeffery.net/time_tyro_teaser.jpg

A time fantasy.

Premise by Alex Jeffery
Currently being written by Alex Jeffery and Mikal Hanna
Hopefully stunningly photographed by Kyle Stebbins

Stay tuned for more updates when we actually know what's fully going on. But it should be really fun if all goes well.

P.S. -- Kyle, the poster is just a teaser. So if you don't like it we can definitely make future changes. I just was itching to get something posted.

The poster is thought provoking... 10:14 or 1:32? I like it! :happy: I especially like the wave-like distortion in the center that radiates outward.

[Alex Jeffery]

Awesome, thanks Gary.

I'm happy to announce that my friend Ryan Jones has jumped aboard this project!

Filming will probably begin May 5th-9th. Gotta meet with people and see when they're free. First post updated with cast.

[Gary Sconce]

Are you going to shoot in Lincoln, Nebraska? I have been noticing that the weather has been pretty rough in the center of the country this spring. Are any of your shots outdoors? Hope your shoots dodge bad weather.

Heck, we are in California, and...It never rains here, ya know. (Wink, wink.)

[Alex Jeffery]

Yeah the weather here doesn't really know what it wants to do... Luckily 95% of the film takes place indoors, so we're good.

I wish I could shoot in California.

[Mark Johnson]

Looks amazing .... of course, it won't be The Corsairs ...

[Ted Arabian]

Awesome! The NE boyz are in the ring!

Good luck guys. Looking forward to it.

:thumbsup: Ted

[Gary Sconce]

Yeah, we have it all here...really! Beaches, mountains, big cities, grasslands, rolling hills, snow resorts, too many people, high taxes...Arnold...

[Alex Jeffery]

Mark and Ted, thanks for the comments!

Of course, it can never be the Corsairs. It just wouldn't be fair to the filmmaking world to make another one.

Still waiting to hear back from Stebbs to see if he's in. But here's hoping.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Just got on! -- This looks great!! Can't wait to start meeting!!

Also, Alex man... the poster rules me in the face. Good work!!

[Ryan Jones]

gonna be a blasty blast

[Kyle Stebbins]

Welcome to dvxuser, Ryan! This community is so great and has not only proven itself to be a vast resource for filmmakers, but also an awesome place to network and make friends from all over the world.

You're gonna love it.

[Alex Jeffery]

Some good progress was made on the script today, and hopefully more will be made tonight! Things are shaping up.

[Alex Jeffery]

Filming begins this veekend.

Stebbins, I'm going to send you a script so you can start tearing it apart and fixing things.

[Mark Johnson]

Alex,

Good luck with the shoot. You are a talented s.o.b. and good man. We hope you make it to La La Land again soon. Rock the plains out there guys. Kick some ass and try and make Stebbs look good.

[Alex Jeffery]

Hey thanks Mark!

I would love to come out to LA again. I miss it out there.

Shooting is finished... I think. So I'm gonna give myself a day away from the footage and then start editing. Woot!

Teaser grab coming soon.

Also, a guy named Wayne Everett is on board to do our music. And my buddy Nate Caauwe is handing some VFX and sound mixing.

Stebbins yet again made all the footage he shot look incredible.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Stebbins yet again made all the footage he shot look incredible.

This was a stunningly fast shoot! Not to mention, one that I forgot about until the night before when my band was playing out in a hangar near Eagle, Nebraska... thank god for Alex calling me.

All in all it went pretty well.

Wouldn't mind seeing some grabs, Alex man.

[Alex Jeffery]

Ahhh! I'm trying to cut this thing down from 7:23 to 6:00!

But so far I'm really pleased with it, and I heard some rockin music samples.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Love the poster!
Good luck with the edit.

Cheers,

Mike

[Alex Jeffery]

Thanks Michael!

I got it down to 6:25 tonight. I have to take a break before I gouge my eyes out though.

I don't know what else to cut!

[Kyle Stebbins]

got your message alex! too late to call. lets talk soon.

glad you got our call from chicago!!!

[Alex Jeffery]

Ahhh!!! I'm submitting. With no effects, mind you. But submitting nonetheless.

I really hope this render finishes on time!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Keep at it! You still have time.

Best of luck.

[Alex Jeffery]

Thanks man!

Since I couldn't fit in credits, here they are:

Mikal Hanna as The Time Tyro
Alex Jeffery as Jonathan
Rachel Adams as Jeanette
Eric Smith as Father Time


Directed by: Alex Jeffery and Ryan Jones
Produced by: Ryan Jones and Alex Jeffery
Story by: Alex Jeffery
Screenplay by: Alex Jeffery and Mikal Hanna
Director of Photography: Kyle "the man" Stebbins
Camera operators: Kyle Stebbins, Ryan Jones, and Alex Jeffery
Edited by: Alex Jeffery
Original Music: Wayne Everett
Beginning Music: Freeplaymusic.com
Props: Ryan Jones and Alex Jeffery
Set decorators: Rachel Adams, Jessica Merideth, Jill Schrack
Location: Rachel Adams, Jessica Merideth, Jill Schrack
Future VFX by: Nate Caauwe

Thanks so much to everyone who helped!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Looking forward to this, Alex man. It was great to see you over the weekend! What a surprise!!!

[NateCaauwe]

Ahhh!!! I'm submitting. With no effects, mind you. But submitting nonetheless.

Hehe, yeah, Mark snagged me before I got to touch your shots. I plan on having a bit more fun with Time Tyro than what I was enlisted to do on O2 ;)

[Alex Jeffery]

Hehe, yeah, Mark snagged me before I got to touch your shots. I plan on having a bit more fun with Time Tyro than what I was enlisted to do on O2 ;)

Haha, no worries dude. I can't wait to see what you do with em.

Baneful Curse meeting soon?

[NateCaauwe]

Haha, no worries dude. I can't wait to see what you do with em.

Baneful Curse meeting soon?

Heck yeah, this half of the year will be just as much of a roller coaster for me as the first half, except much more fun and less heartbreak:thumbsup:

[kurtmo]

Cool poster! Looking forward to this even without all the effects complete.

[Alex Jeffery]

Thanks man!

[Alex Jeffery]

Friendly *bump*... :-)

[Kyle Stebbins]

Really thought you had a solid edit, Alex man.

There were numerous issues with sound and, of course, the missing effects work. All in all, though, I feel that you did a good job achieving a film to be proud of.

Mikal is a natural on camera and has a great sense of humor. He's a funny guy, and will definitely be a great actor to have on hand for future endeavors.

How are things in Arkansas, bud?

[Alex Jeffery]

Thanks mucho Kyle.

Yes, I am definitely gonna work on the sound issues and Nate has the effects shots. I can't wait to work on more stuff dude.

Arkansas is fun, how is L town? I'm so ready to go to North Carolina for combat! And so, so, so ready for Canada. Which we need to meet about by the way!

[bosindy]

Really thought you had a solid edit, Alex man.

There were numerous issues with sound and, of course, the missing effects work. All in all, though, I feel that you did a good job achieving a film to be proud of.

Mikal is a natural on camera and has a great sense of humor. He's a funny guy, and will definitely be a great actor to have on hand for future endeavors.

How are things in Arkansas, bud?

and where are all the cross fades? couldn't resist stebbs.

Funny film, nice job.

[kurtmo]

Cute film. I thought the story was fun. The premise definitely grew on me.

I liked when the clocks appeared. Nicely done effect.

Old man time’s shadow distracted a bit at one point, not a big issue. Also, it was a little echoey at times.
Thanks for showing!

[Alex Jeffery]

Cute film. I thought the story was fun. The premise definitely grew on me.

I liked when the clocks appeared. Nicely done effect.

Old man time’s shadow distracted a bit at one point, not a big issue. Also, it was a little echoey at times.
Thanks for showing!

Hey, thanks for the review kurtmo!

The feedback is the best part of entering, because it always helps me grow as a filmmaker. So thank you for the critique! I am definitely going to work on the sound.

[kurtmo]

The feedback is the best part of entering, because it always helps me grow as a filmmaker.

That's why I'm part of the fest, too. Get some good feedback so I can improve.

Keep making films!

[pauly_the_hitman]

I thought the story was cool but father time needed to be toned down a bit and not so cheesy. The cast did a great job on acting and the story was pretty solid. Good job.

[Alex Jeffery]

Hey thanks man! I agree he was a bit over-the-top. The make-up should have been better too.

Thanks for all the reviews so far. Keep em coming!

[Blaine]

Cute movie, Alex.

My only problems were Father Time...too young. (You gave him white facial hair but left the head hair blond for the most part. And the scene in front of the TV was a bit dark. You could have used the TV as a motivated light source to light their faces up a bit more.

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Alex,

Enjoyed your short VERY much. You were great in front of the camera, by the way.

Couple of things:

1) I'm a little uncertain of who the "Time Tyro" is. Is he an apprentice? Is he a guy chosen for the position or maybe actually the son of Father time? Not a big deal, but it might have been nice to get a bit more info.

2) Shot at :33 could really use some set dressing or at least maybe some tighter framing in my opinion.

3) Is that part of your lighting kit at :49?

4) At the beginning are you just going through the motions without the girl present as a "rehearsal" or are we to assume this is sort of "out of synch" and we just can't see her? I was just a little confused with that.

Otherwise, a great little film with a lot of fun. I especially LOVED father time's exit!!!!

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EDIT: p.s., when I tried to click to your "discussion" from the viewing page it kept taking me to some thread discussing adapters. You may want to see if Larry can fix that link!

[Susanne G.]

This film amused me very much. I liked the clocks when they jumped on the walls and there were some nice close ups from the wine glasses. Also the mimic of the boy and the girl I enjoyed. I think that it is nice ironic film - if it would be not ironic, the main actors couldn't be for me really realistic, because there are still kids and kids don't drinking a glass of rosé!
Very funny! Compliments.

Susanne

[Mobie540]

It seemed to me you skirted the line between camp and semi-serious. You should've went all out camp. Just my opinion. Story was a little difficult to follow. Shots were good. Lighting probably needed I guess more fill to kill those shadows but again I'm not a technical person.

[Alex Jeffery]

Hey Alex,

Enjoyed your short VERY much. You were great in front of the camera, by the way.

Couple of things:

1) I'm a little uncertain of who the "Time Tyro" is. Is he an apprentice? Is he a guy chosen for the position or maybe actually the son of Father time? Not a big deal, but it might have been nice to get a bit more info.

2) Shot at :33 could really use some set dressing or at least maybe some tighter framing in my opinion.

3) Is that part of your lighting kit at :49?

4) At the beginning are you just going through the motions without the girl present as a "rehearsal" or are we to assume this is sort of "out of synch" and we just can't see her? I was just a little confused with that.

Otherwise, a great little film with a lot of fun. I especially LOVED father time's exit!!!!

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EDIT: p.s., when I tried to click to your "discussion" from the viewing page it kept taking me to some thread discussing adapters. You may want to see if Larry can fix that link!

Mark, thank you so much for the in-depth review! The Time Tyro is supposed to be a combination of an apprentice and Father Time's son, and I completely agree that it needed to be much clearer. You're right that the beginning was supposed to be things out of synch. Again, should have been much clearer. And yes, our lighting kit (aka kyle's work lights) do pop into frame once. *Bad Alex*

O2 was very inspiring! I hope we can work on something together again at some point.

[Matt Sconce]

I think this also would have benefited from launching more into the camp world. I was confused about who the Time Tyro was and thought the final cussing was distracting bu the pemise was funny and the slow motion spring break lines were classic! haha Good job!

[Alex Jeffery]

I think this also would have benefited from launching more into the camp world. I was confused about who the Time Tyro was and thought the final cussing was distracting bu the pemise was funny and the slow motion spring break lines were classic! haha Good job!

Thanks for your critique!

Was the final cussing distracting because it didn't fit the mood? Or what?

[Duff]

My favorite part was the cheesy interaction between Time Tyro and Father Time, personally. Overall, I didn't get a full sense of the plot, however. If things were out of sync in the beginning, then the Time Tyro's job is to ensure things stay in sync? I didn't really understand his purpose; perhaps some dialogue with father time could clear this up?

There were some hard shadows on the walls in some shots; I'm assuming this is due to budget lighting. I can't really offer any advice, since it's still something I need to handle on my own films. But it did call attention to itself.

Cool concept, and definitely some funny moments, but I think it needed more to hold it together as a cohesive short film.

[totitefilms]

I have to say the actress is beautiful ;-) However the story is confusing. I'm not sure about the role of the lead actor. I'd love to see some more details about why he was there and why he chose that couple. The lighting can be improved especially in eliminating the shadows. The sofa scene also needs more lighting. Overall I think you have a good idea. It just needs a little more adjustments to make it look smooth. Nice job!

[Alex Jeffery]

Thanks for the feedback, guys!

I agree with what everyone is saying and taking it into account for next time.

After the fest I'm gonna post the unabridged version of the film and see if that clears anything up.

[Edgen]

Ooh boy. The costume on father time rocks just as much as his spin move exit. J
The time tyro is such a horn dog and the music sounds straight from napoleon dynamite which seems to fit the film perfectly.
Congrats on entering the fest.

[iSTy]

If he was a Time Tyro couldn't he've gone back and made sure the turkey wasn't burnt?
Didn't like the 'F' word at the end, didn't really seem necessary, maybe just a roll of eyes and annoyed look.......
thought the actresses hair was a bit untidy, but then I guess that's just my opinion, and who am I to talk, my hair is always messy ;o)
Thankyou

[Alex Jeffery]

Tyro actually means rookie, not guru.

Thank you for the critique!

[Danielleus]

Hey,

Just caught the flick. Ireally enjoyed the premise of this one and thought some of your shots were nice. I thought the acting worked for the most part and I, for one, really liked Father Time's make-up/prostethics/whatever you would call them. Kinda reminded me of Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z.

Unfortunately, I didn't think this film worked, at least not with it's own premise. I don't think the Time Tyro's use of time worked to bring these people together and the way he "controlled" time (while I did enjoy his 'orchastrating' it the way he does) didn't sell it for me. I think this is a hard concept and needs some work to make it actually work. For me, it just seemed like he sped up and slowed down parts of the actions/dialogue, etc. but that didn't actually seem to have an effect on the outcome. Like, I'm not sure how speeding up time saves you from burning the turkey, for instance. Stuff like that.

Overall I thought this was a neat idea with an interesting premise that left something to be desired in it's execution. Hope that helps.

P.S. Not sure if your thread is linked properly to the voting page. Might want to look into that.

[Alex Jeffery]

Hey thank you so much for the in-depth feedback!

I completely agree with you 100% as I think I sort of rushed this project.

I would love to go back and establish more rules as to HOW he controls time, and use them to bring the couple together when he finally matures up.

Again, thanks for the great feedback.

Alex