December 2011
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November 2011
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WatchThis is a little short I made from some footage I took whilst in Hawaii as part of my recent trip across the US. It’s a homage to one of the most awesome places on earth I’ve ever had the privilege to experience.
Getting back on track..
After taking a break from filming in September for a long awaited and ridiculously amazing trip across the US, I got back to the UK and was then promptly struck down by an old injury which started playing up. Unfortunately finishing The Last Line had to be pushed back but now I’m pleased to say is gearing up again for the final shoot. On a side note development of next years feature film...
August 2011
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The Zen of the Cliffs..
Recently I got back from filming out in the beautiful Purbecks in Dorset, UK with more shots for the Alan Watts documentary.. hopefully some of the images will be used in narrating his philosophy or his life.
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July 2011
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Abandoned night club..
This week we managed to swing an abandoned night club for one of the locations in the film, which I’m really excited about. The place is a mess and falling apart, great! I could write a whole film set in the strange old hangout which spreads over 3 floors and apparently used to be a mormon church. What’s more the guys who have the lease are very cool and helpful, they’re...
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Alan Watts' old stomping ground
After a hectic summer day in London I was finally able to get some filming done for the new Alan Watts documentary I’m helping with. He used to haunt the streets around the museum as a small boy, so off I went to get a feel for the place and some shots. I’m sure it was never quite so over run with school children from every continent and there weren’t so many road works back...
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Meet Kay..
Our star lead for The Last Line has been cast. Kay Rimmington a drama teacher from Christchurch will be playing the lead role of beatnik writer Cheri in our up coming production. After her impressive audition we kind of really new instantly it was going to be her. In fact, I personally had a good feeling after just seeing the photo above in casting. So congrats Kay! More rehearsals are planned...
May 2011
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The Zen of collaboration!
React Films is pleased to be involved with an upcoming documentary about philosopher Alan Watts who is credited with introducing the teachings of the Far East to generations in the West. Even the creators of South Park have been moved to create animations to audio by this great philosopher! If you’ve never heard this enigmatic and entertaining philosopher speak grab yourself some...
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Location scouting: Poole's old town
Some of the alley ways to be use in the film, through which jazz echos and lures Cheri down to her meeting with fate at a makeshift, beatnik, hangout-joint.
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Casting has begun
Project title: The Last Line
When and where it is happening: Bournemouth, UK, 10th-12th June
Cast required: Actress playing range mid to late 20’s, slim to medium build, medium to short hair.
What the cast will receive: £75 per day (3-4) days estimate plus expenses, copy of the film
Contact details: info@reactfilms.co.uk
April 2011
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The Last Line
I’m pleased to announce that pre-production has begun on a new React Films short film called The Last Line. The story centers around a young writer called Cheri who is struggling to finish her latest piece. With a deadline of the following morning, that night she embarks on surreal journey into a shadowy world of fortune tellers, jazz, beatniks and dreams in order to find inspiration for the...
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Lastest technology for new production
Ikonoskop’s new A-CAM DII is the latest in HD digital cinema technology and I’ve got my hands on one! The first project the camera is to be used on is the up coming short The Last Line. Recording RAW files with a huge amount of color information, a CCD sensor for a more organic analog film look and small handheld size the camera promises to be the perfect bridge between film and...