It's a wrap!

After an exhausting and wonderful week, we shot the last live action scene today at Sewerby Hall for "The Lost Princess", with only animation left to film. Ceck out the 2 behind the scenes videos from the shoot.

Celebrations were only dampened by the sadness of our group preparing to go their separate ways, at least temporarily, after working so closely together over the last five months. As we prepare to enter post production, there is a real feeling of one chapter closing.

A big thank you to the team at Sewerby Hall and all the locations we filmed at this week. Sewerby Hall enjoyed the shoot so much, they are going to be screening the film during half term! Goole Waterways waterways museum will also be screening the film.

We are also delighted to welcome BBC Blast on board this week, who will be be helping to bring the work of our filmmakers to a wider audience!

Behind the scenes at Sewerby Hall

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Below: Producer/Director, Peter Kershaw (Judge) and myself in our cameo roles.


The rolls of Super 8 film, sponsored by Kodak, are now whisking their way to the labs at No.w.here where James is hand processing the films in true silent film style.

They started developing the AD Holmes reels today after Peter Kerhsaw hand delivered them. Where is nowhere? Click here to find out!



Behind the scenes at Goole Court House

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pics from AD Holmes shoot

CALL TIMES – WHAT TIME YOU NEED TO BE AT THE GATE

BRING PACKED LUNCH/WATERPROOFS!

MONDAY 23RD JULY
REHEARSALS 10-5PM
ALL CAST AND CREW

TUESDAY 24TH JULY
SCENES: 6, 15, 8, 10, 3
LOCATIONS: SHIP (ANASTASIA’S) CABIN
ANASTASIAS CABIN
CREW CALL: 09.30
CAST INVOLVED: ANASTASIA
BUTLER
CLEANERS X2
INSPECTOR
CAST CALL: 09.45

WEDNESDAY 25TH JULY
SCENES: 17, 9, 5, 7
LOCATIONS: GRAVEYARD
DOCKS
CREW CALL: 09.30
CAST INVOLVED: ANASTASIA
INSPECTOR
EXTRAS (INCL. PALL BEARERS)
CLEANERS X2
POLICEMAN X2
DOCK EXTRAS
CAST CALL: 09.45

THURSDAY 26TH JULY
SCENES: 14, 16, 11
LOCATIONS: COURTROOM
POLICE STATION
CREW CALL: 09.30
CAST INVOLVED: BUTLER
JUDGE
MAGISTRATES X3
INSPECTOR
COURTROOM EXTRAS
SHIP CREW X4
SHIP CAPTAIN

FRIDAY 27TH JULY
SCENES: 1, 2, 12, 13
LOCATIONS: ANASTASIAS HOUSE
ANASTASIAS GARDENS
BUTLERS HOTEL ROOM
INSPECTORS HOUSE
CREW CALL: 8.30
CAST INVOLVED: ANASTASIA
ANASTASIA’S LOVER
BUTLER
POLICEMAN X2
INSPECTOR
HOTEL MANAGER
CAST CALL: 8.30


Below: Producer/Director Peter smiles to the camera on the AD Holmes shoot. Behind him, Animator David asks Johnny on camera, 'who is this person wandering about on my set?'

WELL DONE!

This weekend has been FANTASTIC! A HUGE well done to everybody involved - especially on Sunday when the rain decided to go on and on and on....! Everyone worked so hard and were very professional. It was great to see everyone working as a team bringing together everything that we've experienced and learnt over the past few months. Here are a few comments and pictures from the AD Holmes shoot....

Hannah, Scriptwriter, Goole
“It’s completely unreal! It’s so cool! Goole Silent Movie Project is something I’ll always, always remember. I never, for a second thought my film would have been chosen! It’s fantastic having my own film made at 14 years old and this weekend it’s really come alive. Just seeing the fabulous costume, make-up and special effects has just made my story come to life. The directors Beth and Martin have been really good at letting me have my input into shaping the film. They have done an excellent job in tuning my story and the visions I had into a reality. I can’t wait to see the final film now!”

Martin, Director, Goole
“I think it’s gone really well this weekend. I’m surprised that when filming scenes it takes much longer than you think. It also makes you understand the whole film making process. Myself and Beth also didn’t realise how much lighting can effect a shot – it is so important to get the right lighting and to watch the shadows. This project has really opened my eyes to silent movies, and the way they are filmed. That you can talk whilst filming and you do need quiet on-set so that the actors can concentrate.”

Emma, Props, Goole
“I think this weekend has been really good fun! I’ve been in charge of all the props and it has been so interesting to see how much goes on in one scene. You have to think about the scene before and the scene after for continuity. It was a little easier filming outside with a few props but inside we had to dress sets so had more to think about. I would definitely love to take on this role again.”

Sarah, Extra, Howden
“This weekend has been such an exciting experience. It’s amazing to see the process of film making. I was really impressed at the level of professionalism and amazed at the ideas the group had come up with. The costume and make-up were fantastic and made the characters come to life.”



Let's hope 'The Lost Princess' shoot goes just as smoothly as 'Dr AD Holmes' did this weekend!

Well Done!

AD Holmes - it's a wrap!

Well after a long and productive shooting weekend we have finished AD Holmes. Peter Kershaw is hand delivering the film to no.where in London to ensure their safety. The costumes and make up were great, the performers and crew even better. Well done and thank you to everyone involved. Shoot photos available soon.

Now is time to gear up towards 'The Lost Princess' shoot week commencing 23 July - more info on call times tomorrow.

Camera's roll this weekend! Extras needed!

After all the scriptwriting, auditions, rehearsals and workshops, the camera's are ready to roll for “Dr A.D. Holmes”! Last Sunday Madeleine was busy rehearsing the actors in the Gate Theatre. AD Holmes director, Beth was being pulled between rehearsals and our production nerve centre were production co-ordinators Duncan and Jo were working with our young production assistants on call sheets, risk assessments and other pre-production work and working with our film crew on the ins and outs of our incredibly cool and retro Super8 film cameras.

I was busy working with our art department who have been producing an army of cockroaches and huge placards for the street demonstration. My art apprentice, Debbie was busy designing beautiful title cards amongst a myriad of other jobs. On top of all the work on AD Holmes, Tom was busy demonstrating his watercolour talents for a painting for “The Lost Princess“ and Samantha is working flat out on her very own drawn animated sequence for the end of the film.

Councillor Brian Rust has been indispensable in helping us find locations for filming. Duncan and Jo are doing an incredible job behind the scenes this week making sure everything comes together in time for the shoot with Nicola Dixon at Goole Town Council. Director Peter Kershaw is back from feature film work in Greece and ready to work with our crew for the entire shoot!

We are hoping for sunshine for location filming around Old Goole! The rain has been torrential the last few weekends. (At least we have an underwater camera if the heavens open!)But don’t let the fear of a few drops of rain put you off joining our team of extras this weekend. It’s going to be quite an experience and we want as many people as we can get! If you’d like to be join us, email goolesilentmovie@hotmail.com.

All go

Well things are really moving fast now. Madeleine started working on the two scripts today with our cast while I worked with our Art crew. For Dr A.D. Holmes we've are busy making model cockroaches to be animated in stop motion, placards and title cards. On The Lost Princess we have a whole ship and ocean which we are animating in drawn animation.

Today we also welcomed two new apprentices. Duncan Laing is taking on the task of production assistant on The Lost Princess. Debbie Harman is supporting me with the Art Department. Jo, fresh from her ITV success is moving to AD Holmes after doing a brilliant job starting up The Lost Princess.

Young directors Beth and Martin get to grips with the production challenges with production assistant Duncan Laing.