Considering how much has gone into the production of N3rd, there haven't been too many tasks that I might call torturous. Mixing sound has been a very, very hard process, but I can appreciate that fiery trial. I'm now working on editing the "making of" documentary for the DVD extra features, and it is pretty tedious.
Rifling through hours of footage of good folks talking about the film seems like it might be rewarding, but it's not; I feel dirty and vain. I'm trying my hardest to treat it like any paid editing gig, as I didn't write the script- which is a huge advantage.
If I get a free minute, I might post some excerpts of unused interview footage. Despite my guilt, there are some good, constructive, and exciting insights.
-Ben (writer/director)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Animation Domination 2011
Tomorrow, N3rd lead and animator Kevin Maggard will be staying with my wife and I for a few days to wrap up the remainder of the hand-drawn animation needed for the dream sequences in the film.
While the sequence in question is no Rabbit of Seville, it has been quite a bear on the production, as the craft of animation (and directing an animator) is a completely new art form for us. So far, the most fun has been researching (hundreds of hours of watching moving, full-color "druwrings") and the few, fleeting moments of watching compiled frames.
If you want a tiny taste of what the end result will look like, revisit the film's second full trailer, released back in December. Here it is on Vimeo and on Youtube.
I'm trying to resolve to update the blog more often. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to swat me with a buzz saw if I start to slack.
-Ben (writer/director)
While the sequence in question is no Rabbit of Seville, it has been quite a bear on the production, as the craft of animation (and directing an animator) is a completely new art form for us. So far, the most fun has been researching (hundreds of hours of watching moving, full-color "druwrings") and the few, fleeting moments of watching compiled frames.
If you want a tiny taste of what the end result will look like, revisit the film's second full trailer, released back in December. Here it is on Vimeo and on Youtube.
I'm trying to resolve to update the blog more often. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to swat me with a buzz saw if I start to slack.
-Ben (writer/director)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Summer Movie Date Nights
Despite N3rd charging towards its finish, its director is making sure he gets some quality time this Summer. Check out the latest Speculatin' a Hypothesis!
http://filmnerds.com/blog/2011/05/05/summer-movie-date-nights-year-two/
http://filmnerds.com/blog/2011/05/05/summer-movie-date-nights-year-two/
Monday, April 25, 2011
10 Reasons to Watch Fewer Movies
What the crap is the writer and director of The Nocturnal Third talking about?!
New blog entry over at http://www.filmnerds.com!
10 Reasons to Watch Fewer Movies
New blog entry over at http://www.filmnerds.com!
10 Reasons to Watch Fewer Movies
Friday, April 15, 2011
Latest Update Letter from N3rd Writer/Director
This was sent out a few days ago to The Nocturnal Third cast and crew, as well as to recipients of the Wonder Mill Films newsletter:
"Hi, guys-
I just wanted to give a brief update of where The Nocturnal Third is in its lengthy post-production phase. Things are coming along very well, considering the various "real life" challenges we've been dealing with this past year. Things to be smoothing out for us personally as the film's finish has begun to gain momentum. While we won't be relying on much film festival exposure for the N3rd distribution strategy, we do hope to make this week's deadline for Birmingham's Sidewalk Film Festival. Many of you are familiar with this Fest, so we'll see how that goes. Obviously, we wouldn't submit an ugly movie to a film festival, so that should tell you about how far along we are. Kevin has delivered some fantastic animation and Jesse is awaiting word from me on the final score mix. Danielle, Lee, and myself are continuing to work hard on compiling DVD extras, and Jessica is always working on more awesome promotional materials.
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, the film's April 15th release date has definitely budged. This is less because of a lack of a finished film, and more because of the "day-and-date" strategy we've established. We could conceivably premiere the film in its Festival Screener status, but I think it will be all the more satisfying to wait for a big, final reveal. Of course, please give us feedback if you disagree.
In other news, we're quietly making ground on some very cool possibilities on the future home of our first feature, A Genesis Found. Lee has been putting himself through the wringer (in the most enjoyable possible way, I assure you) during the Campus Tour of the last 9 months or so, and we've introduced many new eyeballs to the world of John Patton, Jr. and his kin. We're currently looking at some exciting ways to expand the film's audience, and hopefully we can provide some details in the coming months.
As the summer movie season approaches, you're sure to be asked the question, "seen anything good lately?" If you enjoyed A Genesis Found, bring it up! If you're looking forward to The Nocturnal Third, bring it up! It's important for regional films to be lumped into the same group as those great big spectacles we all enjoy.
Speaking of which, take a look at the trailer for Missing Pieces, directed by Birmingham native Kenton Bartlett. Its production has run parallel to that of The Nocturnal Third, and it looks like a high-quality ensemble drama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udQ0i9AYJ_0
That's about it! Stay tuned for news on the Nocturnal Third premiere as a date becomes easier to determine.
-Ben Stark
Writer/Director, The Nocturnal Third"
"Hi, guys-
I just wanted to give a brief update of where The Nocturnal Third is in its lengthy post-production phase. Things are coming along very well, considering the various "real life" challenges we've been dealing with this past year. Things to be smoothing out for us personally as the film's finish has begun to gain momentum. While we won't be relying on much film festival exposure for the N3rd distribution strategy, we do hope to make this week's deadline for Birmingham's Sidewalk Film Festival. Many of you are familiar with this Fest, so we'll see how that goes. Obviously, we wouldn't submit an ugly movie to a film festival, so that should tell you about how far along we are. Kevin has delivered some fantastic animation and Jesse is awaiting word from me on the final score mix. Danielle, Lee, and myself are continuing to work hard on compiling DVD extras, and Jessica is always working on more awesome promotional materials.
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, the film's April 15th release date has definitely budged. This is less because of a lack of a finished film, and more because of the "day-and-date" strategy we've established. We could conceivably premiere the film in its Festival Screener status, but I think it will be all the more satisfying to wait for a big, final reveal. Of course, please give us feedback if you disagree.
In other news, we're quietly making ground on some very cool possibilities on the future home of our first feature, A Genesis Found. Lee has been putting himself through the wringer (in the most enjoyable possible way, I assure you) during the Campus Tour of the last 9 months or so, and we've introduced many new eyeballs to the world of John Patton, Jr. and his kin. We're currently looking at some exciting ways to expand the film's audience, and hopefully we can provide some details in the coming months.
As the summer movie season approaches, you're sure to be asked the question, "seen anything good lately?" If you enjoyed A Genesis Found, bring it up! If you're looking forward to The Nocturnal Third, bring it up! It's important for regional films to be lumped into the same group as those great big spectacles we all enjoy.
Speaking of which, take a look at the trailer for Missing Pieces, directed by Birmingham native Kenton Bartlett. Its production has run parallel to that of The Nocturnal Third, and it looks like a high-quality ensemble drama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udQ0i9AYJ_0
That's about it! Stay tuned for news on the Nocturnal Third premiere as a date becomes easier to determine.
-Ben Stark
Writer/Director, The Nocturnal Third"
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Man in the High Castle
"We Germans aren't all smiles and sunshine."
N3rd writer/director Benjamin Stark gets a chance to vent on a certain New Hollywood legend's vision for the future of film-making in the latest Speculatin' a Hypothesis!
N3rd writer/director Benjamin Stark gets a chance to vent on a certain New Hollywood legend's vision for the future of film-making in the latest Speculatin' a Hypothesis!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Trailer 2!
It's the newest trailer for The Nocturnal Third! Check it out at IndieGoGo, where you'll also find info about the new fund-raising campaign!
http://www.indiegogo.com/The-Nocturnal-Third
http://www.indiegogo.com/The-Nocturnal-Third
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