Canon / Vimeo Contest.
Values of this Competition
This contest is extra special; There are seven chapters. Each chapter begins on a still image from the previous chapter (with the exception of the first chapter which is based off a still image handed to filmmaker Vincent Laforet by Canon USA).
The contest is highly regarded in the film world because some of Hollywood’s top directors, cinematographers and producers are amongst the judging panel. The likes of Russell Carpenter (Terminator, Abyss, Aliens), Rodney Charters (Nash Bridges, Director of ‘24’ series and Rick McCallum (Producer of the three Star Wars prequels) make up only some of the incredible judging panel for this contest.
We made it into the top ten with our chapter two entry, ‘The Mob,’ starring Michael Redfern (better known as the dad in the long running 'Oxo' commercials), Ricky Valance and Sean Cronin. Latest news update is that Transcendent Films in association with award-winning director Kris Koster, will be filming again in April 2010 for Chapter Four.
Contact us for more information or if you would like to get involved in our productions for this contest or anything else!
NEW RELEASE !! Chapter Four - Fate
As of today, 4th May 2010, we have a new film release - Fate. We're very excited about our new film and judging is taking place at the moment, with 12th May being the day 5 finalists will be chosen. Fingers crossed! Chapter 4 can be viewed below. If you're new to all this, you could choose to watch the first three chapters (below) to see how it all fits together.
If you like this film below, please "LIKE" it by clicking on the 'like' symbol to right of view screen and leave a positive comment, it will help us to draw attention to it!
A short film by Kris Koster
Chapter 4 in 'The Story Behind The Still' - A contest sponsored by Vimeo & Canon USA
You can view the production script for this film here.
--- CREW ---
Produced by ........................... Kris Koster
.......................................... Adam Eisenberg
Written & Directed by ............... Kris Koster
Cinematographer .................... Chris Parker
Camera Operator .................... Martin Clark
1st Camera Assistant ............... Arturo Vilar
2nd Camera Assistant .............. Trevor Jones
Script Supervisor .................... Ann Jones
Crafts & Catering .................... Lisa Trowse
Chaperones .......................... Chris Tallowin
.......................................... Emma
.......................................... Lee Kearney
Stills Photographer ................... Anthony Negus
Production co-ordinator ............. Victoria Stringer
Production Manager .................. Keith Nichol
--- POST PRODUCTION ---
Edited/Colored/Foley ................ Kris Koster
Original Score ......................... Andy Price &
.......................................... Richard Saville
Additional Music ...................... Stanislav Tretyakov
Sound Engineer ...................... Warren Pereira
Artist (Billboard) ...................... Kathleen Benton
3D Motion FX ......................... Primal Screen
--- CAST ---
Jessie ................................... James McNeill
Anna .................................... Jaime
Beachcomber .......................... Kevin Tyler
Henchman #1 ......................... Warren Lewis
Henchman #2 ......................... Gary Sardeña
Young Girl .............................. Monica Tallowin
Boy (Character) ....................... Connor Kearney
Phased Boy ............................ Sasha
Boy (Voice) ............................ Callum
Produced in association with Transcendent Films
(c) 2010 All Rights Reserved
--- TECHS ---
Shot exclusively on Canon XH A1 with Letus Elite DoF adapter.
Lenses used: Zeiss 35/2, Nikons 24/2.8, 50/1.2, 55/2.8 (macro), 85/1.4
Also used the native lens with wide angle WD-H72 converter for a couple of shots.
My sticks: Miller DS200 carbon fibre legs - best tripod I ever owned.
Sound dept. Field Mixer: Sound Devices 302, 2 X R0DE NTG-3, Senn ew100 G2 radio mics, SKP 500 G2
Lighting dept. Lowel Rifa 55 kit.
Edited on Adobe Premier CS4 and After Affects.
Special thanks: Torrevieja Tourist Office and town hall for their assistance. Ghost Academy Kids. Anthony Negus for coming down to shoot 'the making of.' Chris Price for use of his metal detector. Phone company for lending us a phone booth for a day. My lovely lady and 3 beautiful children who are patient and gentle with me in these five weeks of madness.
Chapter One - The Cabbie
The film you see below forms the first chapter of the Canon USA / Vimeo, 'Story Beyond the Still' contest.
Vincent Laforet, a writer/director based in Los Angeles originally conceived this competition and approached Canon USA who not only endorsed, but agreed to sponsor it along with Vimeo.
Canon handed Vincent a still image (the first image you see in the film below) then he had to create a film based on that first still image. He ends the film with another still image which the next filmmaker must then take forward to start chapter two.
Chapter Two - Job Security
Josh Thacker, his cast and crew, really nailed it as the deserved first winners of this on-going contest. We were astounded at the level of expertise employed to craft an excellent story and produce an effective continuation of the first chapter.
In his entry, Josh re-created the cabbie and brought the story forward with the mysterious key found by his daughter inside the bear, to the keyring of the cabbie, deepening the mystery!
Written & Directed By: Josh Thacker
Produced By: Ian Bearce & Tony Fischer
Starring:
Nels Lennes - Security Guard #1
Scott Jorgenson - Luke
Ian Bearce - Mysterious Man
Nate Dykstra - Cashier
Aaron Richey - The Cabbie
Director of Photography: Ryan Taylor
Editor: Josh Thacker
Music By: Daron Walker
Line Producer: Ian Bearce
Associate Producer: Aaron Richey
Assistant Director: Brian Slater
Assistant Camera: Brandon Boulay
Gaffer: Chris Hultgren
Grips: Kyle Camerer & Josh Mason
Makeup Artist: Crist Ballas
Makeup Assistant: Aaron Pikala
Location Sound: Patrick Schaefer
Production Assistants: Luke Braith & Todd Sandler
Visual Effects Artist: Matt Collings
Post Production Sound: Daron Walker
Chapter Two (alternate - non-winning entry) - The Mob
This formed Transcendent Films entry for Chapter Two which was filmed in and around Torrevieja, Spain. It made it in amongst the top ten entries. We don't know the exact placing.
Written & Directed by .............. Kris Koster
Produced by ......................... Kris Koster
Director of Photography ........... Vincent De Paula
1st Camera Assistant .............. Sean Cronin
Focus Puller ......................... Arturo Vilar
Sound Recordist/Boom ............ Kenneth Elliot
Gaffer ............................... Chris Parker
Script Supervisor ................... Ann Jones
Clapper Loader ..................... Trevor Jones
Chaperone .......................... Chris Tallowin
Still Photographer .................. Keith Nichol
Location Scouts .................... Victoria Stringer, Keith Nichol
Catering ............................. Lisa & Nicole
Edited/Colored/Foley .............. Kris Koster
Music Score ......................... Kevin McCloud
Paulo ................................. Michael Redfern
Antonio .............................. Ricky Valance
Henchman #1 ...................... Sean Cronin
Witless Henchman ................. Kevin Tyler
Young Boy .......................... Nicholas Tallowin
Injured Henchman ................. Gary Sardeña
Henchman #2 ...................... Mark Williams
Henchman #3 ...................... J. A. Randall
Produced in association with Transcendent Films
(c) 2010 All Rights Reserved
Shot mostly on the RED One with various prime lenses
Some shots on a Canon XH A1 with Letus Extreme
Chapter Three - The Beach
Announced April 06, 2010, 'The Beach' was announced winner of Chapter 3.
Transcendent Films has written a new and exciting script for Chapter 4 and will appear on this page when complete.
Written & Directed by M. Keegan Uhl, mkeeganuhl.com
Story by M. Keegan Uhl & Ian Albinson, artofthetitle.com
Produced by M. Keegan Uhl & Kendall Hawley, superfreako.com
Casting by Chad Kukahiko, superfreako.com
Cab Driver - Travis Stanberry
Security Guard - Joe Benton
Beachcomber - Mark Teich, markteich.com
Thugs - Allen Markuze & Jonathan Kunke
Boots & Hands - M. Keegan Uhl
Cinematographer - Andrew Brinkhaus, andrewbrinkhaus.com
Gaffer - Matt Irwin, matt.irwincine.com
Edit, Color, Foley & Sound Design by M. Keegan Uhl
Original Music by Justin Durban, justindurban.com
Stunt Driver - Mike Howarth
Extra Special Thanks:
My perfect and tolerant wife
Matt Irwin
Justin Durban
Alan and Rachel Toll
Keith Toll
Shot on Canon 7D and Nikon lenses (35/1.4, 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 17-35/2.8)
For more information about this contest, please visit the Canon USA / Vimeo Contest Page.