SVERIGE - An Interdependent Swedish Film - SABI

[J. Erik Reese]

A FOREIGN CRIME - a film by SABI



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Directed by J. Erik Reese
Producer: Daniel Carmody
Executive Producers: Kevin K. Shah & Zak Forsman
Editors: J. Erik Reese, Joshua Nitschke & Kevin K. Shah
Cinematography: Jean-Paul Pierre & Luc Pierre
Sound Design/Composer: Herman Witkam
Starring: Mikael Ayele, Jores Sinani, Sonja Ghaderi, Fredik Berg & Many More...



From the creative team that worked on Moments (Dir. J. Erik Reese, Prod. Daniel Carmody) and Take 2 (Cinematography Joshua Nitschke) now brings a short film highly influenced from Krzysztof Kieslowski's The Decalogue. The executive producers include Kevin K. Shah (White Knuckles) and Zak Forsman (I poo pooing Hate you, Heart of Now).


The starring role is Mikael Ayele (This Can't be Heaven, Elle's Kite, Tired of Dancing by Myself).

[J. Erik Reese]

Sabi pictures is proud to announce Mikael Ayele as character Jonas in the upcoming short film called A Foreign Crime! Mikael is currently a student at University of Southern California. As an inspiring actor, Mikael has been apart of several main stream commercials ranging from Mountain Dew to Sprint. In addition, he has taken part in Playradioplay's latest Music video, and has taken numerous roles in television and film.


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Anya Tkachenco (Lead Actress in A Foreign Crime) playing the character Charlie (bio coming soon...)


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And Jores Sinani playing a small but very important role in A Foreign Crime!


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[Mark Harris]

It's a SABI world, we just live in it...

[J. Erik Reese]

Pre - Production Stills from A FOREIGN CRIME - a film by SABI

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[J. Erik Reese]

It's a SABI world, we just live in it...

The sabi invasion has begun...

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Nice poster work. Definitely screams I Am Curious- Yellow and Blue.

[J. Erik Reese]

Nice poster work. Definitely screams I Am Curious- Yellow and Blue.


Yeah, I agree. It's the Swedish colors. However, this is the temporary poster.

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Yeah, I agree. It's the Swedish colors. However, this is the temporary poster.

Yep, yep. Even for a temp, it's pleasant. Interesting that you're tackling something along the lines of the Decalogue.

[aravance]

Yeah, I love the Decalogue...and love Krzysztof Kieslowski even more.

I actually used a couple of his movies for inspiration for my short:
"Blue" and "Decalogue I".

Look forward to seeing this.

[J. Erik Reese]

In all honestly,

I think this will be a great challenge for me. Kieslowski is definitely someone to emulate though!

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Kieslowski is definitely someone to emulate though!

Agreed! Fantastic filmmaker. I really hope the project pans out for you. I'm really curious about it.

[J. Erik Reese]

Agreed! Fantastic filmmaker. I really hope the project pans out for you. I'm really curious about it.

Thanks! I hope so too! I appreciate the support!

[stinkpot]

I look forward to checking this out.

:beer:

[J. Erik Reese]

The script opening for A foreign Crime is officially shot! What was supposed to be a test practice shoot will now be in the actual short!

[J. Erik Reese]

Location Pictures... Here is a taste of A Foreign Crime

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[pia12254]

Cool location! I can't wait to see this one!

Man, I would love to shoot a film in Europe one day...

Good luck!

Daniel

[bluetoes591]

Cool location! I can't wait to see this one!

Man, I would love to shoot a film in Europe one day...


Yeah, shooting in Sweden is almost like cheating, so much texture. :D I look forward to seeing this one.

[J. Erik Reese]

HA! Thanks!

I must admit, I've never had so many location to chose from! Another great thing about shooting in Europe is legal reasons. It's legal to shoot wherever I want to in Sweden! I don't need any permits etc. ...pretty cool huh?

[Erez Henya]

Hej, min vän, hur mår du?

You are the first Swede I've ever come across in this giant forum. Hugs and kisses to my most beloved land.

The grabs look amazing! where have you guys been before?

[kevinkshah]

This looks terrific Erik, I can't wait to see this.

[J. Erik Reese]

Hej, min vän, hur mår du?

You are the first Swede I've ever come across in this giant forum. Hugs and kisses to my most beloved land.

The grabs look amazing! where have you guys been before?

Hej Erez!

Jag mår mycket bra, tack! Jag har filmat i Uppsala och Stockholm. De är mycket vackra!

Unfortunately, I'm not Swedish and my swedish is very poor. Sweden is amazing though! It's interesting, almost my entire cast speaks perfect swedish except for myself and Anya (lead actress). I feel like this project should be in swedish, but I would not be able to understand everything :(

Are you living here in Sweden?

[J. Erik Reese]

A Foreign Crime is Officially in POST! yeah!

[jasonthewho]

A Foreign Crime is Officially in POST! yeah!

Congrats! You know what that means? We need some grabs, please!

[J. Erik Reese]

Hey jason! just for you...

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[Matty_g]

That's what I like to see.

[Mark Harris]

Nice looking stuff!!!!! Getting excited...

[Geoff_R]

Really digging that landscape shot. Gorgeous.

[Erez Henya]

Fantastic.

[JoshuaNitschke]

Looks like I'm out of a job!

[jasonthewho]

Hey jason! just for you...

Thank you! Looking good!

[armisiano]

Really looking forward to this one. The visuals are stunning. Great colors.

[J. Erik Reese]

That's what I like to see.

If the famous matty G is commenting on my project then I must be doing something good!

Thanks matt

[J. Erik Reese]

Looks like I'm out of a job!

Ha! you wish!

[J. Erik Reese]

Hey Everyone!

Sorry I have not been updating this in awhile. I just got busy working on the short with post. Things are coming out pretty darn well ;) I'm very happy with this. Here are some more stills! They are all raw!

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[J. Erik Reese]

Wardrobe anyone?

Here are some wardrobe test!

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[Zak Forsman]

how's the cut coming?

[J. Erik Reese]

how's the cut coming?


Hey zak,

The first cut is coming along pretty well. I think I'll have a pretty long initial rough cut (about 15- 20min). But that's fine. From there I will cut it more and more. I want to have it under 10min all together. When I have a rough cut I'll send it to you and sabi.

btw, herman sent me a KILLER music sample!

How's EG coming along? Dan has told me nothing but great things.

[J. Erik Reese]

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to officially announce that Sverige: A Foreign Crime will not be attending lossfest this year. The reasons are primaraly due to the series being a episodic journey. I'm currently shooting the second episode. So, with little to no time, I have not edited as much as I would have liked to for lossfest.

However, I want to thank everyone for their support and I look forward to the other entries! Good look everyone ;)