November was a busy month but a fun one no less! The crew filmed the Fallout: Lanius Promo and the movie itself over two periods with about a week break in between. During this time I was visiting Melbourne for the Young Australian Artists and Writers Awards which has grown substantially after last year. It was my pleasure to present two awards at the event, as well as to relax over a drink with some of the attendees afterwards. Thanks to Rob Leonard at the Children's Charity Network for the wonderful night.
Regarding Fallout:Lanius, from what I saw on that little screen on the camera side that the director can stare at the footage looked beautiful. Everyone on the crew was lovely and a pleasure to work with and I can't wait for the promo and final cut to be released, the latter in 2013 from what I know at the moment. Thankyou especially to Wade K. Savage, the director, for having me on the crew and for being a great boss (and for a great wrap party), but also to Alana, my HOD, for putting up with me and allowing me the opportunity to work on this lovely film.
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
January update!
Why have there been no posts lately? Well, living in Australia with the immense heat and lack of stable powerlines, ours blew up and started a grass fire on the property and since then out internet connection has been a bit sketchy. I have a December update that has not yet been editted to upload about the wrapping of Fallout:Lanius filming and some new info about the movie including some magazine interviews and spreads. Between that time and now I have completed 20 drawings for Fallout: Lanius including set concepts and layout, costume samples of the legionaires and tribals, armour and prop schematics as well as a moleskin full of on-set notes. The plan is to release these gradually with Wade's (our lovely director's) blessing.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
FALLOUT: Lanius- Final Callout
About 4 hours ago on the Fallout: Lanius Facebook page, the following announcement was made:
" This is our FINAL CALLOUT for Art Department/Costume Assistants for Fallout: Lanius. If you live in Perth, Western Australia and want to be apart of the film dealing with props, costumes, weapons and other cool stuff - now is the time to email Producer Stuart Mackenzie at hobosbreakfast@gmail.com. Be prepared to work hard and have fun! "
Production photographs are steadily being added to the Facebook page as well, so please check those out as well as the new Stretch funding perks!
Sunday, 11 November 2012
FALLOUT: Lanius- promo filming completed
The crew has just finished filming the new promo for Fallout: Lanius. There was blood, gore and lots of skirts falling down.
Please check out the website at: http://falloutlanius.wordpress.com/ or like FALLOUT: LANIUS on Facebook for more information.
Please check out the website at: http://falloutlanius.wordpress.com/ or like FALLOUT: LANIUS on Facebook for more information.
Sunday, 4 November 2012
November update
Lately I've been carving props for Fallout: Lanius, which begins filming this month.
That has been all I'm doing at the moment regarding producing any physical artwork. Hopefully I can produce so more plaster carvings not related to the movie to post here with a photographic walkthrough.
November means that Nanowrimo is here too. According to the challenge I am now attempting to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. I do plan for this novel to be illustrated so there will be some sketches posted over the month. For a week in the middle of the month I'll also be in Melbourne for the Young Australian Artist and Writers Awards.
Because I was voted my college's Liason Officer for 2013, I need to design and produce shirts and jumpers for next year by February.
Out bush we also found a goat. She is heavily pregnant and we expect her to drop kids within weeks, provided the weather clears up. She should be carrying twins as currently she appears to have two basketballs lodged in her gut.
That's all for now.
That has been all I'm doing at the moment regarding producing any physical artwork. Hopefully I can produce so more plaster carvings not related to the movie to post here with a photographic walkthrough.
November means that Nanowrimo is here too. According to the challenge I am now attempting to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. I do plan for this novel to be illustrated so there will be some sketches posted over the month. For a week in the middle of the month I'll also be in Melbourne for the Young Australian Artist and Writers Awards.
Because I was voted my college's Liason Officer for 2013, I need to design and produce shirts and jumpers for next year by February.
Out bush we also found a goat. She is heavily pregnant and we expect her to drop kids within weeks, provided the weather clears up. She should be carrying twins as currently she appears to have two basketballs lodged in her gut.
That's all for now.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
In the Beech Forest Launch
We were very fortunate to be able to launch In the Beech Forest at the National Literature Conference on Friday the 26th, held in the Fremantle Prison. Thankyou to The Literature Centre, the volunteer staff and to Lesley, who organised the event, and also the Isobelle Carmody, who launched the book for myself and Gary . It was great to have Gary there as he is an incredible speaker. But thanks must be extended to the attendees who gave us their support through buying the books, as well as to the other presenters Shaun Tan, Lucy Christopher, Tony Eaton, Roy James, Julia Lawrinson, Jackie French and Matt Ottley who attended too.
It was a wonderful event with three launches altogether and two solid days of lecturing. Thankyou as well, Paul, my publisher, for this working opportunity.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Shaun Tan, Matt Ottley, Kim Michelle Toft and more in the one room!
In conjunction with BHP Billiton, the Literature Centre has organised two FREE events to promote literature for children.
THE ILLUSTRATOR'S JOURNEY ART EXHIBITION
~Sunday 28 October, 2012, 11am to 4pm
An exhibition of work featuring Shaun Tan, Matt Ottley, Kim Michelle Toft and more. Selected prints and original works will be available, along with the books featured.
At the last SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) meeting we got a sneak peek at the exhibition and it looks amazing. If you are interested in art or illustration I would highly recommend that you attend, especially if you would like to see a bit more of Shaun's behind the scenes work on certain picture books.
THE LITERATURE CENTRE'S FAMILY OPEN DAY
~ Sunday 2 December 2012, 11am to 4pm
Features special guests James Foley and the Redfoot Youth Theatre
Shaun's art and book information is here :http://shauntan.net/
Matt's work can be found at: http://www.mattottley.com/
Kim's portfolio as available to view here: http://www.kimtoft.com.au/
For more information on the events or more up and coming, check out The Literature Centre website: www.thelitcentre.org.au.
THE ILLUSTRATOR'S JOURNEY ART EXHIBITION
~Sunday 28 October, 2012, 11am to 4pm
An exhibition of work featuring Shaun Tan, Matt Ottley, Kim Michelle Toft and more. Selected prints and original works will be available, along with the books featured.
At the last SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) meeting we got a sneak peek at the exhibition and it looks amazing. If you are interested in art or illustration I would highly recommend that you attend, especially if you would like to see a bit more of Shaun's behind the scenes work on certain picture books.
THE LITERATURE CENTRE'S FAMILY OPEN DAY
~ Sunday 2 December 2012, 11am to 4pm
Features special guests James Foley and the Redfoot Youth Theatre
Shaun's art and book information is here :http://shauntan.net/
Matt's work can be found at: http://www.mattottley.com/
Kim's portfolio as available to view here: http://www.kimtoft.com.au/
For more information on the events or more up and coming, check out The Literature Centre website: www.thelitcentre.org.au.
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