It's a Werewolf?!

seejay1031

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Hello Everybody!
Wolfie Productions LLC is proud to announce the ongoing production of Sam Thompson’s debut feature:

From the producers of “Urine Trouble” (DVXUser Horrorfest Entry) comes…

Living Arrangements

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www.livingarrangementsmovie.com

A vegan couple move into a new place together only to have their values challenged by an unexpected creature in the attic.

Synopsis:
Sasha and Billie just found an awesome apartment right next to their favorite coffee shops and thrift stores. Life couldn’t be better until they discover a blood-thirsty werewolf living in their attic. The demands of their uninvited roommate could have these animal savers turn into animal SLAYERS.

CREW:
Directed by Sam Thompson (sbt7000)
Written by Tucker Dryden (EvilTeenIdols)
Digital Cinematography by Christopher Heubach (seejay1031)
Werewolf Effects Designed and Created by Christian Hanson
Special Effects by Mike Etoll
Original Music by Mark Mallman

CAST:
Sasha…….Joe Noreen
Billie…......Ali Glad
Freedom…Tucker Dryden
Paul………Mark Borchardt
Landon……Clifton Zawasky
Carl………Pat Pilla
Collin…….Paul Cram
Phoebe…...Sarah Dryden
Griffen……Eric Steil
Gladys…….Robin Whitt
Mom……...Sarah Atkinson
Dad……….Troy Stolp
Landlord….Charles Hubbell
Manager…..Gizelle Erickson


THE SHORT THAT INSPIRED IT ALL:
“Living Arrangements" is the follow-up to the short film “There’s a Werewolf in my Attic!” which premiered at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival and garnered plenty of BUZZ. Check out these links regarding the short film:

Variety-
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=features&id=2472&articleid=VR1117979180
Official Slamdance site with Blog-
http://slamdance.bside.com/2008/?_view=_filmdetails&filmId=43478998
MinnPost Article by Rob Nelson
http://www.minnpost.com/robnelson/2008/01/25/680/a_minnesotan_werewolf_in_utah
City Pages Review
http://64.106.149.201/movies/detail.asp?MID=9178


ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
Production began in April 2008 and is soon to wrap. We meant to do this earlier, but hey, making movie is hard work… plus we are now absolutely positive we will be finishing this feature! Anyways this is now the official end of production/post-production/festival/distribution journal. Expect to see some BTS, frame grabs and comments from the cast and crew…
 
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More Frame Grabs

More Frame Grabs

Hey everyone, just wanted to mention (like everyone else does) how helpful this site's been to us and hopefully we are able to shed a little insight from our experiences. OK, here are some UNTOUCHED frame grabs. MORE TO COME!

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We're inches away from shooting some werewolf-scenes. I feel it was advantageous to shoot all the "normal" stuff first, then jump into all the crazy, special effects scenes. That's easier for me rather than bouncing from one style of shoot to another.
Anyone else shooting any effects-laden movies around here?! I'd like others opinions on shooting schedules...
 
SBT7000 said:
We're inches away from shooting some werewolf-scenes. I feel it was advantageous to shoot all the "normal" stuff first, then jump into all the crazy, special effects scenes. That's easier for me rather than bouncing from one style of shoot to another.
Anyone else shooting any effects-laden movies around here?! I'd like others opinions on shooting schedules...
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Just looking at some of the 'rush stills'... I noticed that several of the shots looked pretty 'grey', as in underlit. For example, the overthe shoulder couple shot early in the sequence, and the second to the last shot of a guy holding 'somehting disgusting... no doubt'... look pretty flatly lit, and pretty down in levels... While some amount of compensation may be gotten in post... what often happens is that such footage has some number of artifacts that degrade the production value.
 
j1clark@ucsd.edu said:
Just looking at some of the 'rush stills'... I noticed that several of the shots looked pretty 'grey', as in underlit. For example, the overthe shoulder couple shot early in the sequence, and the second to the last shot of a guy holding 'somehting disgusting... no doubt'... look pretty flatly lit, and pretty down in levels... While some amount of compensation may be gotten in post... what often happens is that such footage has some number of artifacts that degrade the production value.
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I'd like to mention how little I am concerned about that type of stuff. Right now, at the moment in the overall production of this film, I'm mostly focused on audio: dialogue noise reduction, sound efx, music of course. But that's just where I'm at right now... it's more important to me. But our movie so different, so entertaining and has such a nice pacing that some shots being underexposed, or looking grainy (we'll probably muck-up the visuals during our mastering process, anyways) won't bother anyone's viewing experience. Even those who make films and are picky about that technical stuff will be laughing and shrieking.
Plus we still have to shoot all the werewolf stuff!!!! GAWD.
 
Today is one of the last big shoots in the main location: my house. I initially thought it would be convenient and rather fun to shoot a feature inside my personal home, but man, it kinda sucks. I don't recommend it! Today I have to move the furniture out of my living room and black out the windows with cardboard. The completion of that scene will wrap 3 actors, then we shoot one more scene which picture wraps the main actress. I'm starting to get those feelings when a drawn-out production finally begins to end. 1st stage: Denial, then Withdrawal, then intense enthusiasm amongst cast and crew for "just shooting another right after this..." Oh yeah, today we shoot the werewolf for the first time. Pics soon I promise.
 
So the werewolf is completed and looks great, all due to the tremendous efforts of Christian Hanson of MonsterCloset.com. Its made out of silicone, a material I've yet to work with, which looks great when stretching and in movement. Last night we wrapped one of our actors, a 3 year old... who was a compete rockstar. This production has been a little hectic, we got 3, 7 and 9 year old kids, animals, prosthetics, gore, puppets, body suits and special composited effects shots... who the hell wrote this movie? OK- back to the grind.
Pics coming soon- promise.
 
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Pic by me, developed by Joe Noreen.
I'd like to recommend Mark Borchardt to anyone out there. He's probably the most positive human I've ever met and a joy to have around the set. Plus, if you crash on his floor for a weekend, you're guaranteed to be served an awesome breakfast.
 
Wolfy Revealed

Wolfy Revealed

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photo by Joe Noreeen

So here's the first publicized picture of our werewolf. It's skin is mostly silicone and the hair is NFTech's Werewolf Hair. The creature was designed, sculpted and fabricated by Christian Hanson (www.MonsterCloset.com). It has a flexible jaw, and I must say the silicone-skin really comes into play when the jowls stretch... Very Realistic!
We've shot and edited to a 98% picture lock. The film's looking great and I'm quite pleased with how all the pieces fit together.
 
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Mark is the coolest, a truly genuine and kind soul who loves movies with a burning passion. He was back in the twin cities to attend the local screening of Jon Springer's "The Hagstone Demon" (which he starred in) and was kind enough to be in our film while he was essentially on vacation.
 
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