While there is much to debate about Andrew Dominik’s Blonde, one element is less contentious: the remarkable craft of bringing 1940s and 1950s Hollywood back to life. From frame-by-frame recreations of classic Marilyn Monroe scenes to the mountain of promotional materials featuring the star to lighting up the streets of Hollywood in period-accurate form, this work was no easy task—particularly under the meticulous vision of Dominik.
Working with the director for a year-and-a-half before one frame was filmed, Raoul Bolognini, President and CEO of Temprimental VFX, and visual effects supervisor Phillip Moses then transitioned directly from the shoot into an extensive post-production process during the pandemic. With their team responsible for over 350 visual effects shots, I had the chance to speak with the duo about their process and the demanding particularities of realizing an auteur’s desires.
The Film Stage: To start off: Andrew Dominik has such a strong vision for his films.
Working with the director for a year-and-a-half before one frame was filmed, Raoul Bolognini, President and CEO of Temprimental VFX, and visual effects supervisor Phillip Moses then transitioned directly from the shoot into an extensive post-production process during the pandemic. With their team responsible for over 350 visual effects shots, I had the chance to speak with the duo about their process and the demanding particularities of realizing an auteur’s desires.
The Film Stage: To start off: Andrew Dominik has such a strong vision for his films.
- 10/27/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
For his new short film, writer/director Andrew Hamer adapts the chilling George G. Toudouze short story "Three Skeleton Key," which uses a secluded lighthouse as a backdrop for eerie scares. With the proof-of-concept project now making the rounds on the festival circuit, we caught up with Hamer to discuss his atmospheric period piece, his plans for a feature-length adaptation, and more.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Andrew. When did you first decide that you wanted to adapt George G. Toudouze’s short story “Three Skeleton Key”?
Andrew Hamer: I had read the short story “Three Skeleton Key” by George G. Toudouze when I was young and it scared the hell out of me. There was so much suspense and dread. When I was trying to find a new idea for a screenplay five years ago, I remembered that story set in a lighthouse.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Andrew. When did you first decide that you wanted to adapt George G. Toudouze’s short story “Three Skeleton Key”?
Andrew Hamer: I had read the short story “Three Skeleton Key” by George G. Toudouze when I was young and it scared the hell out of me. There was so much suspense and dread. When I was trying to find a new idea for a screenplay five years ago, I remembered that story set in a lighthouse.
- 8/21/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) has announced the nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in 24 categories of film, animation, television,
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Inception
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Iron Man 2
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX...
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Inception
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Iron Man 2
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX...
- 1/10/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
With five nominations, "Iron Man" leads the list for the seventh annual Ves Awards, which were chosen Saturday by panels comprised of members of the Visual Effects Society.
The Marvel Studios-produced superhero movie was cited in the categories of visual effects in a visual effects-driven movie, best single visual effect of the year, outstanding animated character in a live-action movie, outstanding models and miniatures in a feature, and outstanding special effects in a movie. The nominees cited for "Iron Man" are Ben Snow, Hal Hickel, Victoria Alonso and John Nelson.
Its competition for the best visual effects in a visual effects-driven movie honor are "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" (Wendy Rogers, Dean Wright, Andrew Fowler, Greg Butler), "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Eric Barba, Edson Williams, Nathan McGuinness, Lisa Beroud), "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (Michael J. Wassel, Lucy Killick, Adrian de Wet, Eamonn Butler) and "Cloverfield" (Kevin Blank,...
The Marvel Studios-produced superhero movie was cited in the categories of visual effects in a visual effects-driven movie, best single visual effect of the year, outstanding animated character in a live-action movie, outstanding models and miniatures in a feature, and outstanding special effects in a movie. The nominees cited for "Iron Man" are Ben Snow, Hal Hickel, Victoria Alonso and John Nelson.
Its competition for the best visual effects in a visual effects-driven movie honor are "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" (Wendy Rogers, Dean Wright, Andrew Fowler, Greg Butler), "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Eric Barba, Edson Williams, Nathan McGuinness, Lisa Beroud), "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (Michael J. Wassel, Lucy Killick, Adrian de Wet, Eamonn Butler) and "Cloverfield" (Kevin Blank,...
- 1/19/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.