This is a really sweet script played by a cast with subtlety and range. A real treat to be with this crew for 2 days.  Working on green screen really doesn’t change my job during shooting but it does give me some thing to play with afterwards. And as I dont have to shoot each scene over and over again I also had a lot of time to shoot the crew. One of the most enjoyable parts of being on set. Some crazy folios of Peter New who just can not resist the camera – which I like and a good publicity spread for the Red.

This past weekend was the annual Bloodshots 48 hour filmmaking challenge. Teams of filmmakers were invited to script, shoot, score and edit a short film in a measly 48 hours. Team Baby Jaxk is comprised of Director Kryshan Randel, Writer Marilyn Thomas, Producers Trevor Carroll, Marilyn Thomas and Kryshan Randel, Associate Producer Magali Gauthier. Starring Trevor Carroll (Blade: The Series), Anita Reimer (Harvey Putter), Isabelle Landry (Canadian Zombies), Krystal Verba (Joyride 2), and introducing Sydney Stubbs as Baby Jack. Director of Photography Ian Kerr, Editor Stefan Heinke, Zach Lipovsky and Trevor Carroll, Production Designers Daren Sasges and Clayton Flagg, Sound Designer Luke Dunn, Music by Aaron Grain, Visual Effects by Zach Lipovsky, unit stills by Dean Buscher. The screening for Bloodshots will take place at the Anza Club on Wednesday October 28th at 8:00 pm doors at 7:00.

All images © Dean Buscher 2009

I have recently been on set with Director Kyle Hunter Welton and Dr. David Suzuki who are in collaboration on a new documentary. I am loosely calling this, as yet untitled work, “The Passion of David Suzuki”. The images below tell the story. Dr. Suzuki has been in my consciousness for  over 30 years first visiting me on the Nature of Things and then later when I was very active in the environmental campaigns of the late 80’s including: Carmanah, Walbran, Stein, Tatshenshini, Robson Bight, Clayoquot Sound among others. What is remarkable to me is the energy Dr.Suzuki carries without waver after all these years. Remarkable! To find out what he has to say about “Doomsday” and possible extinction twitter me and I will keep you posted…….

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All images © Dean Buscher

The September issue of The Celluloid Social Club (also known as the place for independent film in Vancouver) was hosted by actor/comedian David Standfield the”The Impostor” and included some special guests:

JULIAN CLARKE – Editor of ‘DISTRICT 9′ & VFX Sequence Supervisor JON COWLEY

Vancouver Actor JODELLE FERLAND (TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE) & star of ‘EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSIE’

For a listing of screenings and other cool people who showed up in pictures, read on……

YELLOW STICKY NOTES – written, directed, animated & producedby Jeff Chiba Stearns, Music: Genevieve Vincent, 6 min., animation, 2007 – After realizing that yellow sticky note “to do” lists were consuming his life, animation filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns decided to visually self-reflect on his filmmaking journey by animating on the same sticky notes that caused him to ignore major world events for the last nine years.  Animation meditation is blended with image, text, and an original musical score by Genevieve Vincent through the creation of a classically animated experimental film that was drawn straight ahead with only a black ink pen on over 2300 yellow sticky notes.2009 Prix du Public Labo (Audience Award Lab Competition): 31st Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival.

MY PAL SATAN – Episode 2 – created & written by Dennis Heaton (FIDO), produced by Bryce Mitchell, directed by Vivieno Caldinelli, DOP Ian Anderson, music by Paul Aucoin, starring Jefferson Brown as Satan & Rachel Wilson as Donna, web series (6 x 4 minute episodes), 4 min, 2009 – My Pal Satan answers the ages old biblical question “what would Satan be like as a roommate?” Mortal twenty-something Donna gets the literal roommate from Hell when she lets Satan rent her spare bedroom. Episode 2: CHEATERS NEVER PERSPIRE — Donna refuses to play Satan’s favorite board game.

Also Screening…..

A clip from EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSIE, winner of the 2nd Annual Hot Shot Shorts Contest, screening at the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival.

A cLIP from SHI-SHI-ETKO by Marilyn Thomas, screening at the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Trailer from COLE by Carl Bessai, screening at the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Trailer from EXCITED by Bruce Sweeney, screening at the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Trailer from BROKE: THE DOCUMENTARY by Rosie Dransfeld, screening at the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival.

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Wednesday night at the Celluloid Social Club featured two main events: the Vancouver Film Race 2009 winners and the short list for the Hot Shot Shorts Contest.

First, The Vancouver Film Race is part

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Wednesday night at the Celluloid Social Club featured two main events: the Vancouver Film Race 2009 winners and the short list for the Hot Shot Shorts Contest.

First, The Vancouver Film Race is part of the Film Racing Tour that is visiting 20 cities across North America in 2009. The best films from each city will advance into a North American competition for over $40,000 in cash and prizes. To learn more, visit http://www.filmracing.com/Cities/Vancouver.htm

The following Awards were presented August 19 at the Celluloid Social Club for the Vancouver Film Race 2009:

Best Film ”Goldfish Syndrome” by THE ALL SEEING EYE

1st Runner Up ”The Test” by Team Creamteam
2nd Runner Up ”Side FX” by The C-47’s
3rd Runner Up ”Hornet” by FortyFPS & Twisted Twins Productions
4th Runner Up ”The Untruce” by The Hip Replacements

Directing ”The Test” by Team Creamteam
Leading Actor (tie) ”The Test” by Team Creamteam & ”Goldfish Syndrome” by THE ALL SEEING EYE
Leading Actress ”Nothing’s Forever” by Team Untitled
Acting Ensemble (tie) ”The Untruce” by The Hip Replacements & ”Hornet” by FortyFPS & Twisted Twins Productions
Writing (tie) ”Goldfish Syndrome” by THE ALL SEEING EYE & ”Nothing’s Forever” by Team Untitled
Cinematography ”Coffeer” by Mannequin
Editing ”Coffeer” by Mannequin
Original Music Score ”The Present” by Random Acts
Sound Design ”Coffeer” by Mannequin
Visual FX (tie) ”Side FX” by The C-47′ &
”Hornet” by FortyFPS & Twisted Twins Productions
Set Design ”The Present” by Random Acts
Costume Design ”The Present” by Random Acts
Make-Up ”Nothing’s Forever” by Team Untitled

Second, the Hot Shots Short Film Contest was set up to provide the sponsorship support to an exceptional short film script that might not otherwise have the opportunity to be made into a film. The 6 finalists this year are:

‘Donald Love’ by Andrew Shirley
‘A Poem Instead of Suicide’ by Kyle Labine & Sophie Rooney
‘Monster’ by Deborah Burns-Johnson
‘Move Out Clean’ by Geoff Inverarity
‘Stimulus Package’ by Mauri Bernstein & Kevin Barron
‘The Tunnel’ by Arianna McGregor

This year the 6 finalists will presented as part of The Cold Reading Series Tuesday August 25th.

And now onto the evening in photos….

all images ©Dean Buscher 2009

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In attendenace this week on the big screen were Bugs and MJ and an awesome lineup of short films. This weeks Celluloid is the warm up to the next, which is Vancouvers’ Film Race. So to kick off the night was last years winner “Robogreed” by Patrick Henry and Luke Dunn.

Also showing:

“The Rooster” By Aaron Houston taking second place at  the Calgary Eddie Awards.

“Curse of the Jade Falcon” Directed by Tracy D.Smith written and produced by Ian Tang starring Dave Lewis and Maggie Ma.

“The Imposter” also known as David Stanfield.

“Mime vs. Junkie” directed by Olesia Schewchuck written by Hasan Namir, and produced by Wade Fenning.

“Tony Slotslider’s Book of Terror” directd by Jimi Cuell written by Dave Bertrand and Jimi Cuell produced by David Bertrand.

“My Pal Satan” created and writen by Dennis Heaton (FIDO) produced by Brian Mitchell.

“Night of the Mullets” directed Chris Hebert written by Jerimy Earl and Rob Sales.

All images © Dean Buscher.

The winners of the 2nd Rain City Film Noir Competition

Best use of Rain – Angel of the Sea

Sound Design – Matteo Saradini and Jason Woods, M. Hood,

Best Editing – Mike Ward, Angel of the Sea,

Best Writing – Mike Ward and Clay Yen, Angel of the Sea,

Best Female Actor – Lauren Martin, Pier Pressure,

Best Male Actor – Clay Yen, Angel of the Sea

Cinematography – Kyle Sandilands, Wheels

Best Director – Darren Borrowman, Pier Pressure

Best Picture and winner of the Angel of the Sea trophy – Angel of the Sea

All images © Dean Buscher.