Wednesday we shot the first scene of TITANIA, and have posted photos from
the set. The image above shows Keith Chandler (as Nicholas) and Victoria Hay (as
Titania). And there are more to view via the links below.
Landscapes figure prominently in fairy tales, if not as separate characters
themselves. We shot one scene this week on location where we'll shoot the rest
of the film in September, giving us the effect of season changes for the film.
This scene is a dream sequence in which Titania suddenly sees the landscape of
her estate winter laden and stripped bare. The metaphor is that of clairty - no
leaves on the trees to block her view into the forest that haunts her, the sun
vibrant and blinding when it comes out from behind the clouds. In the beginning
of this scene she lifts a veil as though unveiling the truth - she is starting
to put together the pieces of the puzzle, and when she wakes from the dream in
the film has strength and insight she didn't have before. The veil is also black - and she unveils herself from fear and darkness. Hence the fiery colored underskirts of her costume which fortell the brightness coming to her life.
Our shoot day was amazing! The landscape at the park where we shot was
golden and dry from the winter, making all of our shots look like beautiful
Andrew Wyeth paintings (if he had painted fairy tales). Geese were swimming in
the lake you can see in the picture above, and a falcon was flying overhead all
day bringing food to her babies in their giant nest, aloft one of the trees next
to where we were shooting. You don't get that on the set of "Law & Order".
We're very happy with the footage and the scene is currently being edited.
Once complete we'll have post a clip from the scene for all to see, and use it to generate buzz and resources to shoot the rest of the film!
This past Monday my
film "Titania" took a very important first step out of pre-production and into
actual production. This is a dream come true for me that I've been working on
for the last 3 years. With the Queen's Dream performance on Jan. 28th (which
served as an introduction to the film) we received the most amazing response
(read some of the beautiful quotes below). It appealed to men and women, fairy
tale lovers and those who don't read them, and most of all to everyone who has
been through adversity and come out on the other side. And like our main
character, so many wanted to share their stories of healing with me after the
show and so inspired me to go forth!
Today we launch
our $10 campaign. We're asking everyone we know to please consider giving us
the $10 bill you might be using to buy two cups of coffee at Starbucks, or buy a
ticket to another movie and instead help us reach our goal in the next two
weeks!
What Does the $10 Give
You? An invite to the
private cast screening of this first scene - if you're not in the NYC area we'll
record it all for you and send you some special gifts from the event. Entry
into the Wing Society*, and entry into the Dream Raffle**. The satisfaction of
helping a group of talented, grateful artists launch a truly beautiful and
unique project.
What Does the $10 Give
Us? A guarantee that we
can shoot this first scene. The ability to show NY Women in Film Org and IFP
that we can raise funds in order to gain 501c status and fiscal sponsorship from
them. The opportunity to take both the scene and the sponsorship to industry
investors to raise funds for the rest of the film - slated to shoot in
August.
Click on the link
below to Join the Saga and help us reach our goal by Feb.
20th!
"You bold me
over! I want to know more!!" - CR Korbel
"Your film is
so beautiful. Thank you!" - Sue V.
"I've never
seen a female character in the hero's role! She's wonderful." -Lise
M.
"I wasn't bored
for a minute! I loved it!" -Dom (a non-fantasy fan)
"What a
beautiful start to a mythic and epic tale. You've written something timeless
and I can't wait to see more." -Dira (leader of the NY Mythological
Club)
* & **
Raffle details available on the link above.
Lisa Stock The Medisaga - Titania, Purgatory,
Neptune Production begins Winter 2008 www.inbytheeye.com/Medisaga.html -
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Happy New Year! Hope 2008 brings much happiness and wonder to your days.
I begin production on my 'Titania' film next month! And to kick things off The Queen's Dream is returning to NYC for one night only.
www.inbytheeye.com/QueensDream.html
Advanced reservations are required. If you're in the NYC area - come out and join us! We'd love to meet you in person.
If you're not in NYC but would like to be part of the production anyway - you can join the WING SOCIETY here: www.inbytheeye.com/Contributions.html
We'll keep you posted on all news about the 'Titania' film, including sneak peeks of the first scene being shot, and enter you into the Faeries Raffle!
I've just begun my first venture into animation! A friend sent me a mermaid shadow puppet last week, and I began using it to make a short film of the Little Mermaid - focusing on the voice she gives up to go ashore.
You can view it on my site here: www.inbytheeye.com/MermaidMovie.html
Also on YouTube and on my myspace page: www.myspace.com/medisaga
This is just the first minute - there's more to come! :) Lisa
