Hobbes00
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NEW UPDATE FOR THIS WEEK:
Behind The Scenes (Clip 1)
The Official Trailer (version 2)
Hi guys, we've just finished making our latest and biggest action film a few weeks ago and we're finally in the final stages of post-production!
Looking back at my first short film a few years ago, I must admit I've learn a whole lot from shooting other videos, watching lotsa films and reading up DVXuser.
The film specs
A 35mins short narrative feature, High concept action film, HD, 1080 25p.
Expected premiere in 6 July 2010, looking for more publicity distribution if possible.
2 special feature behind-the-scenes video included.
The film brief
Probably the most ambitious and biggest modern action film made in Singapore, the film features a cast of over 50 people, military and police gun-blazing sequences and a motorcade of BMWs.
Steadfast is a non-profit independent film made by two very ambitious young directors from Singapore. The film is supported by The Singapore Film Commission, Canon Singapore, Samsonite and other private sponsors.
The synopsis
The chairman of an international defense systems corporation attempts to reveal a major financial cover-up, but finds himself the target of an assassin. Only a lone government agent is sent to neutralize the killer, but soon discovers a larger, more sinister scheme at work than a simple hit.
The budget
I gathered a bunch of friends and intended to come up with about $1,000 USD.
With a bit of pitching and asking for help, we manage to get $2.5k USD from the Singapore Film Commission, and another 2.5k USD from a private sponsor. (Not too bad for us - indie boys who hasn't have anything major up our portfolio yet)
Altogether we manage to get about $6k USD and spent most of it paying of the essential cast and crew, transport and food for the volunteers and post-production crew.
55% of the budget was spent on production while the other 45% was spent on post.
The tech
As we were on a tight budget for a film our scale, we needed to shoot really fast as we are limited to hours - to shoot on location, to shoot with vehicles we borrowed, volunteers had tight schedules and we promised the cast just a few shooting days.
We ended up shooting multi cam on the Canon XH-A1, the style and approach of camera work was emulated off "24" (I LOVEEE 24)
We worked with very limited lights, trying to work within the natural lights available.
We decided to have professional sound people to do the location sound - no compromise on this area.
We also had a professional post-sound dudes to work on the music, sound design and the final mix.
Edited on FCP, special effects were done on AE.
Offical website/publcity/press links:
www.steadfastfilm.com
http://sindieonly.blogspot.com/2010/...david-liu.html
The Teaser & Trailer
The cut the long story short, we manage to pull thru pre-production, production and post-production...
And now, I would like to present to you the teaser & trailer of STEADFAST.
Enjoy ;D
Behind The Scenes (Clip 1)
The Official Trailer (version 2)
Hi guys, we've just finished making our latest and biggest action film a few weeks ago and we're finally in the final stages of post-production!
Looking back at my first short film a few years ago, I must admit I've learn a whole lot from shooting other videos, watching lotsa films and reading up DVXuser.
The film specs
A 35mins short narrative feature, High concept action film, HD, 1080 25p.
Expected premiere in 6 July 2010, looking for more publicity distribution if possible.
2 special feature behind-the-scenes video included.
The film brief
Probably the most ambitious and biggest modern action film made in Singapore, the film features a cast of over 50 people, military and police gun-blazing sequences and a motorcade of BMWs.
Steadfast is a non-profit independent film made by two very ambitious young directors from Singapore. The film is supported by The Singapore Film Commission, Canon Singapore, Samsonite and other private sponsors.
The synopsis
The chairman of an international defense systems corporation attempts to reveal a major financial cover-up, but finds himself the target of an assassin. Only a lone government agent is sent to neutralize the killer, but soon discovers a larger, more sinister scheme at work than a simple hit.
The budget
I gathered a bunch of friends and intended to come up with about $1,000 USD.
With a bit of pitching and asking for help, we manage to get $2.5k USD from the Singapore Film Commission, and another 2.5k USD from a private sponsor. (Not too bad for us - indie boys who hasn't have anything major up our portfolio yet)
Altogether we manage to get about $6k USD and spent most of it paying of the essential cast and crew, transport and food for the volunteers and post-production crew.
55% of the budget was spent on production while the other 45% was spent on post.
The tech
As we were on a tight budget for a film our scale, we needed to shoot really fast as we are limited to hours - to shoot on location, to shoot with vehicles we borrowed, volunteers had tight schedules and we promised the cast just a few shooting days.
We ended up shooting multi cam on the Canon XH-A1, the style and approach of camera work was emulated off "24" (I LOVEEE 24)
We worked with very limited lights, trying to work within the natural lights available.
We decided to have professional sound people to do the location sound - no compromise on this area.
We also had a professional post-sound dudes to work on the music, sound design and the final mix.
Edited on FCP, special effects were done on AE.
Offical website/publcity/press links:
www.steadfastfilm.com
http://sindieonly.blogspot.com/2010/...david-liu.html
The Teaser & Trailer
The cut the long story short, we manage to pull thru pre-production, production and post-production...
And now, I would like to present to you the teaser & trailer of STEADFAST.
Enjoy ;D
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