"XXXXXXXXX" -- a film by SABI

[Zak Forsman]

"XXXXXXXXX"
a film by SABI

written and directed by
Zak Forsman

produced by
Kevin K. Shah
Zak Forsman

cinematography by
Matt Garrett

edited by
Renée Day

sound designer
Zach Seivers

music by
Deklun

based on a highly inappropriate notion by
Tim Hyten


these are the cast members i'm looking forward to working with again...

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/sabipictures/Heart%20of%20Now%20FRAMEGRABS/dvxpreview06.jpg
Marion Kerr in "Heart of Now"

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/sabipictures/Heart%20of%20Now%20FRAMEGRABS/dvxpreview04.jpg
Mary Elise Hayden in "Heart of Now"

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9232/1202108250hs3.jpg
John T. Woods in "I F*cking Hate You"

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/sabipictures/Heart%20of%20Now%20FRAMEGRABS/dvxpreview9.jpg
Dusty Sorg in "Heart of Now"

but i haven't even talked to them about it yet, so we'll see...

[Zak Forsman]

here we...

[Zak Forsman]

go...

[Zak Forsman]

...again.

[ZFarms Productions]

Zak! Awesome! Best of luck to you!

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I love it. A thread about virtually nothing. Best of luck, I can't wait to see it!

[Zak Forsman]

thanks. i promise not to make anyone dizzy or sea sick from the handheld camerawork this time.

[Kegan]

Looking forward to this one!

-Kegan

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Nice, new info. That's a great line up there I hope they will come through for you.

Also, re: the hand held camera work. I loved it. I assume you are talking about IFHY, I felt that that syle coupled with the improv made for a more realistic piece. It was raw and it was sporatic and I think that created one hell of a good viewing expirience. But that's just the opinion of a guy who is simply (as Tommy put it on Friday night) "The top of a penguin's head."

[Blaine]

I'm looking forward to it, Zak. IFHY had an excellent story. :thumbsup:

[Zak Forsman]

tomorrow, i'm getting on a cruiseship bound for mexico where I can finally put the craziness of the last few months behind me and concentrate on new stories.

http://www.miamibeach411.com/photos/cruise-ships/royal-caribbean-rhapsody.gif

[egyptianboxer104]

Can't wait!!!

[Mark Harris]

No bowing out this time. The people demand it.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

No bowing out this time. The people demand it.We really do!

Otherwise... :banned:

[Edgen]

cool zak! Looking forward to seeing your flick.

/j

[conrad_johnson]

I want to work on this.

-Joe

[Mark Harris]

I want to work on this.

-Joe

Um, won't you have your own film to work on? :)

[Mark Johnson]

Let us know if we can help with anything Zak. .... Fat Monster is at your disposal.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Awesome Zak, amazing work you do here my friend. Even with the BBQ, those pictures were amazing!

Don't beat us too bad!

Best of luck!

Rogan

[egyptianboxer104]

Let us know if we can help with anything Zak. .... Fat Monster is at your disposal.


ahh crapp.. :P :)

here is a depeiction of what this crew will do to us when they team up.
:violent5:

STOP THE FAT MONSTER!!! (Just Kidding. I enjoy quality :D )

[Geoff_R]

tomorrow, i'm getting on a cruiseship bound for mexico where I can finally put the craziness of the last few months behind me and concentrate on new stories.

http://www.miamibeach411.com/photos/cruise-ships/royal-caribbean-rhapsody.gif
Take your camera, take advantage of the cruise ship as a location and shoot another short :)

[dvpixl]

Xxxxxx!!!!

[Zak Forsman]

Xxxxxx!!!!

yeah, this one's going the be reeeeeeaaalllly dirty.

[Zak Forsman]

Let us know if we can help with anything Zak. .... Fat Monster is at your disposal.

likewise, my friend.

here's a little behind the scenes of Tim trying to get me to read his "idea" for a movie, "The Sweaty Armpit Monologues".

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2663666642_411af2ba15_o.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Really looking forward to this one! :)

[Tom Marshall]

based on a highly inappropriate notion by
Tim Hyten




Dare I ask?

[Blaine]

Dare I ask?Oh-oh...is this going to be one of Tim's "would you rather..."?:lipsrseal

[Tom Marshall]

Oh-oh...is this going to be one of Tim's "would you rather..."?:lipsrseal

I remember overhearing, "Would you rather **** your dad's **** or **** your mom's ****?"

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I remember overhearing, "Would you rather **** your dad's **** or **** your mom's ****?"

You know I was thinking that those questions are pretty easy, then you tossed out that piece of shit...

[wartez]

sooo excited for this one. should be a great fest~

off topic: any updates on macrostar? everything about that project continues to intrigue.

[Geoff_R]

I remember overhearing, "Would you rather **** your dad's **** or **** your mom's ****?"
That's the ultimate question Tom.

I'm really curious as to this 'notion' by Tim as well...

[Tom Marshall]

That's the ultimate question Tom.

I'm really curious as to this 'notion' by Tim as well...

Just fill in those blanks with the worst you can think of and there you go... well, you know Tim...

[Marlon Ladd]

Hey, Zak, did you not get my PM about the No Fear Film Festival?

[Zak Forsman]

i'm back.

http://www.isarapix.org/pix0/1216415029.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

How was the trip? Looks like you had a nice relaxing time.

[Slimothy]

Hey, I thought all my ideas were PG!

[Blaine]

Is this where everyone's hanging out this fest? :cool:

[Zak Forsman]

I sent an email to Matt Garrett inviting him to be the cinematographer on "TWILIGHTFEST PROJECT CODENAME: SWEATY ARMPIT". As best as I can remember, I met Matt in the Heart of Now thread. You can actually witness that event by reading the post where he says he sent an email or pm or something to me.

Matt came in for an interview and I new I wanted him on the production. I didn't know in what capacity that would be yet (and neither did he), but I knew he had the right kind of enthusiasm for filmmaking that Sabi was looking for.

Quickly, Matt found his home in the camera department and he and I worked closely executing the look, feel, framing, mise-en-scene, and overall visual aesthetic infused into the handheld camerawork. it wasn't long before he new what I wanted without even having to suggest it.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4889/hon4ra1.jpg

the most amazing thing that happened were those couple days where Matt was so perfectly in tune with the cast (who was often improvising heavily), locked into a perfect dance with them -- looking at just the right person at just the right moment, and allowing the camera's "attention" to flow from beat to beat naturally, organically, based on the choices the actors were making.

Because of the experience of working together and that shorthand we've developed, Matt is, at this very moment, the most qualified person to execute my vision. yes, it's true... he completes me.

I'll let you know what he says.

[Mark Harris]

Will he have a cameo in this one as well?

[Zak Forsman]

:2vrolijk_08: buwahhahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahaha!!!!!!! no.

and i can only say that with confidence because this will be a one camera shoot.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/641/1202322881.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hahahaha. That's great. Maybe I will be able to help you out some day, I am really looking forward to this one!

[Zak Forsman]

Matt Garrett has agreed to DP this short after forcing me to make him two promises. first, that it be shot with the Red One. and second, no 30 minute handheld takes. I agreed.

[Drew Ott]

Exciting, even though I like the handheld style in your films.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Exciting, even though I like the handheld style in your films.

Agreed. I said it before and I'll say it again: IFHY felt more real to me than other films, not just because of the heavy reliance on improv, but also because of the hand held/sporatic camera style. I loved it, but I know I will love anything you do regardless of the camera style.

[Tom Marshall]

Matt Garrett has agreed to DP this short after forcing me to make him two promises. first, that it be shot with the Red One. and second, no 30 minute handheld takes. I agreed.

Good for him. :)

[dvpixl]

What were you going to shoot it with if Matt didn't force the RED on you?

[Blaine]

Matt Garrett has agreed to DP this short after forcing me to make him two promises. first, that it be shot with the Red One. and second, no 30 minute handheld takes. I agreed.Now I'm really getting excited about this one. :beer:

[Mark Harris]

Now I'm really getting excited about this one. :beer:

Because of Matty_g, or because Zak agreed to no 30 min handheld takes? :)

[Geoff_R]

I'm just excited in general, but that's because of the Ritalin probably.

[Blaine]

You know me...


because Zak agreed to no 30 min handheld takes? :):grin::grin::grin:

[Brandon Rice]

30 min handheld takes? Man, that's like shooting a wedding with no tripod!

[Rakesh Jacob]

yeah, this one's going the be reeeeeeaaalllly dirty.

OOOOH :Drogar-Love(DBG):
Let me know if you have issues with your cast doing nonuple-x (9-x) rated material... I've done a little double nasal before

[Zak Forsman]

30 min handheld takes? Man, that's like shooting a wedding with no tripod!

well... it is a commitment. :cool:

[pauly_the_hitman]

Loved IFHY and enjoyed watching it at the fest. Good luck.
Pauly

[dvpixl]

Zak, updates please!

[clarkage]

Looks very interesting cant wait to see what you come up with!!

[Blaine]

Lot of quiet time here.

[Zak Forsman]

i broke my toe. and my arms and hands are banged up. fortunately, i can still wipe my own ass.

[Blaine]

i broke my toe. and my arms and hands are banged up. fortunately, i can still wipe my own ass.At least there's that. Hope the healing process goes quickly for you.

[Brandon Rice]

i broke my toe. and my arms and hands are banged up. fortunately, i can still wipe my own ass.

Whoa, seriously? What happened?

[Zak Forsman]

i don't think this will get made in time. the idea has turned into a feature-length one. and my involvement with A Lonely Place For Dying, As The Dust Settles, DIY Days, From Here To Awesome and my own films, Heart of Now, IFHY, White Knuckles and Moments is making this nearly impossible. sorry guys.

[Zak Forsman]

Whoa, seriously? What happened?

i fell out the back of a uhaul truck, landed in the filthiest koreatown gutter i've ever seen.

[Brandon Rice]

man.

[Zak Forsman]

we had a stuntman come in one day on Heart of Now to train Marion Kerr on how to take a fall. which essentially came down to using your forearms to break the fall (and not your wrists). and that was the singular thought in my mind as I flew through the air. that i why my arms are banged up. but better that than two broken wrists. thank you, Jonathan Eisley.

[Jared Meyer]

Wow, sorry to hear you got beat up. I coulda used that lesson in falling a few years ago. Fell off of a garbage can and landed on my wrist. Was in a full arm cast for 4 months. So yeah, you're lucky. :)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

i broke my toe. and my arms and hands are banged up. fortunately, i can still wipe my own ass.

I think the real question is can you wipe Rogan's ass if you have to? :huh:

Sorry to hear that it probably won't get made, I was really looking forward to this one. Best of luck with everything and I hope you heal quickly. As always, if things get too crazy and you need a little help, I am always available (I may be busy, but I am available :))

[dvpixl]

sorry to hear that Zak.

it will be too bad if you dont make it in time

take care of yourself.

[pauly_the_hitman]

Man hope you get well fast sorry to hear about this. Take care.
Pauly

[Herman Witkam]

Wow! - Sorry to hear that.

Take care, man.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Dang, man. I wish you the best.

[Zak Forsman]

it's officially official. won't be entering twilight fest. making a no budget, fully improvised feature instead.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=144662

http://www.isarapix.org/pix85/1219110923.jpg (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=144662)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I love that poster Zak. Commented in the film thread. :beer: