Uploading Video Error

There seems to be a problem when trying to upload videos to the blog. For some reason it keeps saying "error" doesn't matter the video. I even tried re-uploading videos that uploaded successfuly in the past and they too are saying "error". There is supposed to be videos under the post Storyboards/Animatic and the page Audition Footage/Rehearsals. I have all this work done. It just won't let me upload them to the blog at this time. Is anybody else experiencing this problem?

Storyboards/Animatic

Rough VFX Test

Here is a very rough visual effects test of the air brush making a stone like texture and also trying to see if green acrylic paint works well when working with chroma key and it does agreat job.

After 

Before

Official Movie Poster

This is currently the official movie poster for HOLLOW. Let us know what you think. We will be working on atleast one other poster during production so keep an eye out for it.

Poster Update

We are currently working on the movie poster. We have a skilled graphic artist working on it and cannot wait to see the result. Will post it once we have it done.

Tests/Experimenting

We are currently working on test shots for some of the visual effects with the pianist being a projection, the makeup and look of the ballerina, as well as the ballerina cracking. These tests are underway and will take some time but we will post it once it is done.

Auditions

Last day for auditions is Wednesday February 29th starting at 1pm going on until 5pm at the Art Institute of Tampa. This is the last day for auditions so for all those who are interested please get in contact with us  to get in an audition.

Theater Is Haunted!

When talking with the owner of the Richey Suncoast Theatre I discovered that the theatre had quite the history in the paranormal.  Apparently a former president of the theater, who's favorite seat in the theater was BB1, died shortly after watching a performance of a heart attack and it is said that his spirit haunts the theater. He talked of stories of how the children can sometimes see the ghost of the former president and how things would move or mysteriously be misplaced overnight when the building was locked up tight. I didn't think much of it until I saw the photographs we took of the theater. As you can see in the picture  below of me sitting in seat BB1, there are ghostly orbs all over the place and take notice of the largest orb right beside my head. No orbs were present in any of the photographs prior to me sitting in the former president's favorite seat. Also, my photographer's flash on his camera kept burning out whenever he got close to seat BB1. Strangely he was only able to take pictures of this part of the theater from the other side the room. Strange or coincidence? I did manage to find a few articles proving the theory the theater is haunted. Click on the link and read the article for yourself and make your own decision whether you believe it or not. I don't see it as a negative thing. I see it as production value!

http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/is-new-port-richey-a-truly-ghostly-town-or-is-it-myth/1048339

Statue Makeup Concepts

Found this tutorial and really love this look. My makeup artist says she can easily do this. We will begin experimenting with different looks for the stone ballerina and techniques until we find one that is perfect for what we are going for. We will post the results once we have them. To watch this tutorial click here.

Score Teaser ll

Here is another update on the film's score. As of now it is in its final stages and pretty much complete. I decided to post another slightly longer sample. If you would like to hear the rest then I am sorry you will not find a link to it. You will have to wait for the premeir. I can't go spoiling it now can I?

Movie Poster Concepts

These ARE NOT the official posters for HOLLOW. These are just some concept ideas. Let us know which one you feel would make a better  poster.

Location Secured

I managed to secure the the Richey Suncoast Theatre in New Port Richey. It is an old historical building that was built in the 1920s as a silent film theater. This theater fits almost exactly what I had in mind for my story. Definitely a must see. To visit their website and to check out performing shows click here. To learn more about the history of this amazing historical theater click here. These are just a few photos of the location taken by photographer, Jeffrey Clark.

 

Camera(s) Being Used

HOLLOW will be shot on the Canon XA10. To learn more about this professional camera click here.

We are also experimenting with the Canon 5D. If we can match the footage of both cameras then we will turn HOLLOW into a multi-camera production. Test shots will be posted soon. To learn more about the 5D click here.

Score Teaser

Decided to give you guys an update on the progress of the score of the film. The final score should be done within the next week or so but until then here is a teaser that I hope will leave you wanting more.

What is HOLLOW?

HOLLOW is my own visual interpretation of low self-esteem. It is a surreal story about a stone dancer who cracks (literally) under all the doubt and pressure. It will be a miraculous performance of dance with an original soundtrack that will leave the audience with their jaws dropped. To know the whole story of HOLLOW,  read the script here.

Welcome

Welcome everyone, this is the official blog for the short film "HOLLOW" directed by Jordan Loscalzo and produced by Hope Pontbriand. This is where all events of production will be posted to keep the public as well as production staff updated on the film's progress.