Watch "It Returned to the Abyss" online!

It Returned to the Abyss - a short film created in 48 whole hours as part of the "48hr Furious Filmmaking contest, 2006" Check it out on Exposure Room.

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Featuring

Sophia Elisabeth - Robyn Slade
William Neill - AT48
Daniel McClelland - AT48 (Alien Form)
Shazza (Robyns female friend) - Holly McGeorge
Dazza (Robyns male friend) - Phillip Van der Reyden

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Extras

Joelle, Daniel, Tanielu, Ruth, Aidan, James & Rowan.

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Director - Phillip Van der Reyden
Writters - Rowan Sharp & Daniel McClelland
Director of Photography - James Van der Reyden
Produced by Rowan Sharp
Editor - Rachel Laurenson.
Sound recording by Ekim

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More info on It Returned to the Abyss can be located on this very blog here

MUTE: old school attack!

Haha, the web just gets better and better doesn't it. Found this the other day, turns out a friend of ours uploaded a short film that we did with him back in 2000 to YouTube.

The Film is called Mute, and I think this is the first time we have seen it in a good four years or so, so its a bit of a blast from the past!

My role (James) in the film was as a DP, we shot it on an old Canon GL1 that Nigel had borrowed, and edited it on our bitchin' blue and white Power Mac G3 running os9 and Final Cut 2.0!

I will admit that we were very new to the concept of digital filmmaking at this time , and I remember having teething problems working with the video as we also had very limited hard drive space to make the movie, quite the far cry from the gigabytes to burn that we enjoy now. So the film has a very soft, contrasty and saturated feel to it.

The Film was directed by Nigel Aymes, produced by Rowan Sharp and Features Phil as the dude who has the hots for the girl in the cafe.

I will also admit I always had my reservations about the soundtrack of this movie, what with its complete lack of dialogue, however, upon seeing it in retrospect I don't mind it that much. hmmm.

Apologies for the quality problem with the video, looks like it was recorded off a bad VHS dub of the movie. (got a better version somewhere Nigel?)

It Returned to the Abyss

"Robyn Slade receives startling news that her lover must return home.

AT48 has been summoned! They must let go of their past in order to
move on."

It Returned to the Abyss is our entry to the 2006 48hr filmmaking contest, A weekend of absolute mayhem! Big thanks and congrats to all those on the team!

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fear the wraith of the tin man!

Robyn Slade, played by Sophia Elisabeth

AT48, Played by William Neill

AT48 Alien form, played by Daniel McClelland

Review from the 48hrs forums:

Fargish
"It Returned to the Abyss"
(Sci Fi)

"This opened with ultra stylish b/w 50's style credits, making me sit up and drool with anticipation, then cut into modern day, which was disappointing because it had looked Really Good. Slowly and happily, it won me back with a simple and touching story about a woman who finds a sea creature and takes him home. She fights for their relationship against society, but it's all in vain when he has to return. Well made with some cool gags, nice costumes and a mesmerising lead actress working well against a nicely acting swamp-man. Potential finalist." 4.5/5

Joy!

SHENANIGANS featuring Timmy Schumacher

The Shenanigans label has had some amazing nights in the last few years showcasing solid local DJ talent and live music mixing it up with international Breakbeat legends. This time the Shenanigans crew bring down NZ's Auckland based premiere Breakbeat producer and DJ Timmy Schumacher. This is going to be a huge night packed with the freshest, Upfront breakbeat variety.

With local Shenanigans DJ's Dunsta, P-Vans, Gimpgirl, SketchyBastard.

Friday 16th June @ Sandwiches.
$15 Doorsales