FTI Blogs

Bohemia goes Troppo

2011-02-25T03:20:19Z

FTI's Photo Monkey cum Marketing Manager is a pretty sneaky chap so you'd better check out the pics to see if you were snapped at Tropfest last Sunday. See the photo's

Cheers to all who chanced the ominous looking clouds to make the Bohemia institution an amazing, if somewhat controversial, night of short film.

Pain is Temporary, Screening is Now

2010-11-21T10:59:44Z

PAIN IS TEMPORARY, PRIDE IS FOREVER is the title of Joshua Lee's latest documentary. The 55 minute film documents the journey of Australian Nick Tower who travels to Thailand and Cambodia to train as a kick boxer and along the way battles with his inner demons.

Perth film followers will recognize Lee from his earlier works like the award-winning A DOLLAR FOR THE GOOD ONES. Lee studied at Murdoch and the Film and Television Institute and has gone on to work on projects throughout Australia, South East Asia, the Middle East and Africa, before completing 'Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever' his first funded documentary.

Lee had wanted to make a documentary in Cambodia for some time. Growing up in Karawa and Bentley he made strong friendships with his some of his classmates from the Cambodian Community. This eventually led to his visiting Cambodia. He did this on a number of occasions and began volunteering his filmmaking services to Active Help Cambodia, a small NGO working to improve slums surrounding Phnom Penh.

Then in late 2008, his half brother Nick Tower came to spend a couple of months with him in Phnom Penh. The main attraction for Tower was the national sport of kickboxing, which penetrates so many aspects of Cambodian life. Tower alerted Lee of his intention to seriously train and eventually fight in Khmer Kickboxing. Having seen his previous fight in Thailand, after just 3 weeks of training, and also knowing that he was really looking to change the course of his life, Lee says he had no doubt his brother would be successful in his goals.

Tower has lived a wayward life, grappling with alcoholism before discovering kick boxing as a tool to keep him focused and out of trouble. This documentary follows Nick over 6 months as he struggles to keep on a solid path of training in preparation for his ultimate goal - a fight at Cambodia's CTN stadium. As Nick trains in a range of kick boxing gyms, he comes to learn about the sport, its culture and himself. Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever is a kick boxers personal journey which explores the importance of the goals we set in life.

Documentary fans and kick-boxing enthusiasts can see the result of that journey and the fruit of Joshua Lee's latest work when the film premieres at the FTI, 92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle.

Screening begins at 7pm, Tuesday, 23rd November. Entry is free. Further details here.

Link directors sink their teeth into 'Perished'.

2010-11-11T01:53:15Z

The set was eerily quiet as I approached the location of the latest LINK funded film in production, "Perished", which tells the story of a man who finds himself locked in a shed amidst a zombie outbreak and must learn to confront his fears or face starvation.

As I approached the front door all that could be heard was someone thrashing against a door with all his might. Creeping closer, I see it is actor Wayne Davies, in character. He's yelling and screaming... at a pile of dead zombies!

"Cut" is called and makeup artist Naomi Lynch is straight there with eye wash. "Alright, has anyone got blood in their eyes?" she yells and a zombie extra with a head covered in blood goes to get checked. I get the feeling that this is a usual drill after cut is called, getting rid of stingy fake bloody in eyes, and all is well.. these are some mighty tough zombies. But I can't talk too much about the zombies, I've been sworn to secrecy.

What I can talk about is the makeup. I think Naomi and team have gone to town on this film in terms of blood, cuts, head casts, the works. Naomi was preparing some intestines when I stopped by - some tasty vegetarian intestines!

The set was like a fine tuned machine run by 1st AD Adam Sparnon who was keeping everybody on their toes. The cannon 5D was in use and the footage coming through on the monitor looked amazing.

Co-director Stefan Radanovich has (crazily) given up his entire house as a location/base this film production. Every room in the house is a different department - a makeup/fx room, dressing room, bathroom for zombies to wash off the blood at the end of the day...

There's even a full post production suite where the days rushes are captured and cut by editor Dominic Pierce. I was lucky enough to have a sneak peak at some rushes during my visit - and even at the rough stage it was in, its very impressive work. Having the edit suite just meters away from the shooting certainly has its advantages. In case anything needs to be redone (not that it has) and having the excitement of seeing the film come together, not only in the shoot but in the edit simultaneously, in the same location, is a luxury not often seen on low budget film shoots.

It's their last night of shooting tonight and I wish the team all the best and cant wait to see the results.

Reworked, Re:Words

2010-11-02T02:02:53Z

The clever film Words by Everynone is screening at Future Shorts ONE this Saturday.

The filmmakers involved have re-created their short film by using similar footage found only on youtube, calling it Re:Words.

The things you can find on the internet these days...

WORDS from Everynone on Vimeo.

Re:WORDS from Everynone on Vimeo.

Future Shorts ONE Preview Look

2010-10-26T07:19:28Z

Future Shorts are about to screen the largest short film event in the world. The global re-launch ONE is set to unite 12 countries, simultaneously screening the same short films on the same night. Combining film with music, digital design and performance, Future Shorts Australia is set to expand across the country after the re-launch next month.

I've been lucky enough to see a preview screening of FS ONE, and what excites me more than anything is the range of countries, cultures and skills that create a Future Shorts short film.

Something that might sound a little familiar starts the event with Aussie band Temper Trap and their music video, Love Lost. The young boys running through cold British mud is lightened only by their miming and dance expressions. You finish the film feeling almost jealous of the tomfoolery and mud antics they find themselves enjoying. It's an exercise regime turned rhythmic gymnastics - with some pyrotechnics thrown in too.

The most memorable short for me - and I'm sure I won't be alone - is the American film Words. Almost filmed as a domino effect, this short is edited together clip by clip, transitioning scenes through a series of words. The simple action of a phone connection breaking moves in an instant to the silent acknowledgement of a couple breaking up. The subtle visual suggestions help your mind to register the connections, making Words a satisfying and unique film to watch.

1 - 2 - 3 - Break!

Other stand outs include Tussilago, a Swedish animation that explores a relationship (ala Bonnie & Clyde) that revolved around a German terrorist in the 70s. As well as the uplifting music video for Miike Snow's Burial - a combination of dance and spirituality set in the hectic streets of India.

Future Shorts ONE is going to be a great night out, with not only films to check out but heaps of live performances to keep everyone interested. Expect The Bakery to be packed.

7:30pm Saturday 6 November 2010
The Bakery, Northbridge
Check out the event online

Video Experiments

2010-10-26T02:20:34Z

Vimeo featured this homemade space experiment in their blog the other day. A guy in New York tied a digital camera to a weather balloon, included a GPS in order to retrieve the camera once it hurtled back to earth (with the help of a parachute), and this amazing footage was the result.

Homemade Spacecraft from Luke Geissbuhler on Vimeo.

Have any of you experimented with video? We would love to see it. Post your links in the comments section, or if you have trouble email them to me at liz_sideris@fti.asn.au.

SPAA Fringe Recap

2010-10-25T07:01:30Z

I've just been in Sydney at the SPAA Fringe Conference with Yvette and Graeme. SPAA Fringe is aimed at emerging and independent content producers and provides a range of sessions on industry trends, case studies and an opportunity to hear the direction broadcasters are moving in.

Conference patron Peter Broderick is an international expert in financing and distribution for low budget project. His emphasis is on finding your niche audience - those people who would be so interested in your project, they're willing to pay for it. Whether it be through crowdfunding, subscription or plain old fashioned DVD sales - do you have enough of an audience to create a living from your work? It's something few people think about when making short films, as they are mostly made for festival programmers. But it's a good habit to get into, especially if you're serious about this 'making a living' thing.

Most of the conference was filled with the latest buzzword 'Transmedia'. The term was coined by participatory culture pinup boy Henry Jenkins. According to the Producers Guild of America, a Transmedia project must contain three or more narrative storylines existing within the same fictional universe across at least three platforms. Platforms include broadcast, mobile, online, social media, publishing and cinema.

Once again, the transmedia experience comes down to your audience. Where are they most likely to play? And where can your content create the richest experience for the user? For example, if your content is geographically based, mobile could be a great primary platform.

It's not always about multiple platforms. Your project may be an online only experience. Never before has it been so easy to have your work accessible to the public. However never before has it been so difficult to stand out from the crowd. So here they are again: AUDIENCE. How are you going to get in touch with them? I'm sensing a theme here. Speaking of audience, I have a great idea for a tv show...

Filmmakers in Focus 1: Perished

2010-10-25T02:02:32Z

We spoke to Aaron McCann and Stefan Radanovich about their upcoming Link funded film 'Perished'.

Filmmakers in Focus Episode 1 from Film & Television Institute WA on Vimeo.

Review - Let Me In

2010-10-14T07:41:43Z

LET ME IN (2010) USA, 115 minutes

Director: Matt Reeves

Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas

Rating 4/5

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, during the winter of 1983, a bullied young boy befriends a 12-year-old girl who lives in secrecy with her father in the apartment next door. Meanwhile, the local police investigate a series of brutal murders.

Allow me to begin this piece with the following disclaimer. I am aware that this movie is the American remake of the beloved Swedish original - LET THE RIGHT ONE IN directed by Tomas Alfredson in 2008. However, as I haven't yet seen the original, I have no preconceptions to cloud my judgement. I will do a comparison of the two soon, but as far as this review is concerned; LET ME IN is an entity unto itself.

12 year-old Owen lives in a small block of cheap apartments. His parents are going through divorce proceedings. His mother is distant and preoccupied, his father is almost wholly absent from his life apart from the occasional telephone call. Owen is almost entirely on his own. So when new neighbours move in, he is fascinated to see one of them is a dishevelled girl, who looks to be his age. From their first meeting, she makes it clear that she is very different from other children.

Owen's life is bleak. He is also being bullied at school. Consequently he spends much of his time alone in a kind of self-protective dream. He is drawn towards the girl next door because she seems even more disconnected from school and family life than he is.

Although LET ME IN has the elements of a horror story, with a number of slayings and a body count, it probably isn't the sort of movie that hardcore horror fans would seek out. The death and gore are a necessary part of the movie's structure, but it relies more on the suspense generated by its mysteries. The audience is left to ponder as Owen does: What is happening with the new family next door? Who are they? What is their secret?

At its bloody heart, LET ME IN is a blighted love story in a frozen landscape. We discover the truth about the girl next-door, detail-by-detail, as Owen does. These two are unaware of themselves. Owen is moving into puberty, but half-consciously seeks some affection or care from another. Abby, the neighbour girl, is motivated by her deadly animal instincts - but does this make her evil?

CLOVERFIELD (2008) director Matt Reeves has created a chilling world for the alienated Owen to drift through. Audiences will practically feel the cold seeping in as the events unfold. Reeves has an impressively firm grip on all the elements of this tale.

Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, so memorable in ROMULUS MY FATHER (2007) and THE ROAD (2009) turns in another fine performance here in the role of Owen. Chloe Moretz as Abby has another intense and scary character to place alongside her Hitgirl from KICKASS (2009). Veteran character actor Richard Jenkins (EAT PRAY LOVE, THE VISITOR) demonstrates none of his trademark offbeat charm as Abby's father. It's an unusual role for him, but pivotal in terms of the film.

If I had a quibble, it is the relative under use of Elias Koteas in the role of the questing policeman. Like Jenkins, he has a long career in character parts and when he is given more to do, usually acquits himself admirably.

LET ME IN is an engaging and intelligent bloody-spattered movie that will appeal to many, like me, who haven't seen the original. It runs for 115 minutes and is released in Australia on Thursday 14th October, 2010.

This review also appears at Phil Jeng Kane's Mr Trivia site

When One Trailer Is Not Enough

2010-10-13T09:53:17Z

Ed Burns has a new film coming out. 'Nice Guy Johnny' is about a guy, Johnny, who is giving up his dream job as a radio talk back host to take on something more stable to please his fiance. His uncle thinks he's way too young to get married, so decides to take him to the Hamptons to have some fun. Johnny wants to have nothing to do with it, until he meets Brooke... Here's the original trailer for the movie: And here are five versions of the trailer where Burns gives homage to some classic film trailers. Can you guess which films he's referencing?

Vimeo Award Finalists

2010-10-11T10:16:30Z

The Vimeo Awards were held in New York this weekend. Winners are listed here.

The winner of the Best Narrative Short - 'Thrush' by Gabriel Bisset-Smith uses stills to tell the story of a relationship.

Thrush from Gabriel Bisset-Smith on Vimeo.

SDA Pitch Winner takes Vintage Style Interstate

2010-10-11T09:15:15Z

After her successful presentation took 1st place at this year's SDA Pitch WA finals, Ella Wright is heading to Sydney for the 2010 SPAA Fringe Conference. Ella's pitch - The Vintage Phenomenon - explored our culture's fascination with vintage fashion.

The SDA Pitch was the result of a nationwide search of the best projects in the country. Each state winner will present their projects to a panel of film and television executives at SPAA Fringe later this month.

With her unique presentation style and a true passion for vintage fashion, Ella is hoping her pitch generates enough attention to take the project to greater heights.

Can you tell us about your pitch, and how the idea originated?

The Vintage Phenomenon explores and discovers the beauty of the worldwide fascination with vintage clothing through the eyes of Generation Y. We meet collectors, find amazing pieces, and hear amazing stories involved with the hunt and the find.

I have been interested Vintage Clothing for years, but the idea itself came from a combination of things. Two separate friends gave me a couple of inspirational books about Vintage for Christmas. When I was going to a big event that I needed a dress for, I so badly wanted to go and convince one of the amazing collectors in my books to loan me a piece. As soon as I started considering the stories and the outfits to be explored, I thought of my many friends that would want to see that too! I found my audience when I started researching who the collectors were, finding huge online communities, and going along to film the long lines at frenzied vintage sales.

How did you feel after your win at the SDA Pitch?

Over the moon, it was a great feeling to have represented an idea I really believe in, and to have that recognised. After the pitch I went straight to Devilles to meet my friends for Thursday Karaoke to celebrate!

Do you anticipate that your presentation style will change the second time around?

Although I am working on my supporting documents, the pitch itself will mostly be the same, I am going to try to not use cue cards this time, and of course incorporate all the great feedback from the judges - mainly to more succinctly communicate the core idea.

What do you hope will come out of your experience at SPAA Fringe?

I am hoping to start to generate interest with broadcasters and potential collaborators for The Vintage Phenomenon at SPAA fringe. This project has a niche audience, and is achievable for a smaller budget. It has some gorgeous entertaining characters in it - not to mention the amazing clothes and the stories that go with them!

If Ella goes on to win, she'll receive $1,500 and a chance to return to NSW in November for the The Holding Redlich Pitching Competition.

FTI would once again like to congratulate Ella on her SDA Pitch win, and wish her the best of luck at SPAA Fringe!

24hr Comic Creations at FTI

2010-10-04T11:12:48Z

This past weekend, FTI hosted 24 hour Comics Day 2010, asking artists to start and finish a 24-page comic in just 24 consecutive hours.

Didn't get a chance to come down? Never fear, some of the talented participants have blogged their work from the event.

Tim & his comic 'Robots'

Michael's 24 hour comic

Or check out photos at the Official Website

Review- Manhattan Short Film Festival

2010-09-30T16:04:48Z

Making films that connect with audiences is a tough business. And most filmmakers do an apprenticeship on short films. This specific form of movie making requires all the story telling, performance and style as its older cousin, but at a fraction of the cost.

So what can you say on film, in around 15 minutes? A hell of a lot if you judge by the 12^th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. This festival of truly international shorts has attracted a top class field of mini movies from the people whose features you'll be watching in the coming decade.

Keep your eyes peeled for the harrowing Polish film ECHO from director Magnus Van Horn. This slow burning drama unfolds detail by detail to reveal a relentlessly tragic tale with a shattering conclusion.

Helene Florent's Canadian gem LEGER PROBLEME (A Little Inconveneinve) uses old school effects and state of the art computer graphics. to pull of a whimsical comedy that shows everyday people unable to decide between their head and their heart.

German film 12 YEARS (Daniel Nocke) also employs eye-popping computer graphics to tell it's very short, sharp story of love gone wrong.

The Australian film PUSH BIKE made in Queensland by Mairi Cameron is sure to have the home crowd voting for it, but also arguing over it as it takes an unconventional plot turn that is likely to cause punters to disagree. This beautifully shot and performed film is a very worthy contender in this competition.

However, the Italian short GUERRA (War) will be a definite crowd pleaser. Set in the aftermath of the Second World War this film painstakingly recreates life in an Italian village. Paolo Sassanelli definitely stakes his claim as a filmmaker to watch with this moving comedy of the world of his father and grandfather.

The quality of performances and production values in these films make them a must see for filmmakers tackling the short form or for film-goers who want to see the future of cinema. Come on down, check these out and definitely vote. Last year 60.000 people did but only 126 votes stood between first and second place. And haven't we all had enough of elections that are too close to call?

See you at the Manhattan Short Film Festival, 7pm this Thursday 30^th September.

Phil Jeng Kane

How Many Screenwriters Does It Take To Write A Screenplay?

2010-09-28T15:02:01Z

Feel like getting some inspiration for your next project? Or just feel like being part of a big experiment?

Lets Film is a global collaborative scriptwriting project.

You can read where the script is at so far and log in to contribute your own ideas.

Sneezies! How a simple idea leads to an effective ad.

2010-09-23T11:33:54Z

How a simple idea, and some slow motion can create a very effective marketing campaign.

Now, where's my pocket pack of tissues??

See the video HERE

Arts Finance FREE Business Workshop

2010-09-22T15:31:04Z

Propel Arts is holding a free business workshop to cover all those nitty gritty tax and GST questions one usually has before starting a project.

Even though this is an arts based workshop, I am sure that the topics covered will flow into film business accounting practices. See more HERE

Call for Zombies in Perth LINK Film

2010-09-20T16:02:04Z

FTI funded and local Perth film Perished is making a call for zombies, and want you to get involved! Give them a 60 second recording of your best living dead rendition for your chance to be filmed.

Perished: Amidst a viral outbreak a broken man finds refuge in a storage shed in order to escape his troubles, but accidentally traps himself inside. Isolated, alone and low on supplies, he is quickly stripped of all his humanity as he struggles to survive. As the days go by the deteriorated man must find the inner strength to escape, and finally confront his ultimate fear.

The Perished film shoot will take place between November 6th and November 12th 2010. All you need to record is a short video of you as a zombie, no more than 60sec in length, showing a close up of your face and a full body shot. Include a photo of yourself with your full name and the recorded zombie footage to perished.zombies@gmail.com

Deadline for zombies is 5:30pm Thursday 30 September 2010

This call for zombies got me thinking about horror films, or more so my love of this frightful sub-horror genre.

Whether you consider yourself a horror fan or not, chances are you've seen a zombie film or two in your lifetime. It could have been the old school Romero zombies of the 70s, or perhaps you're more familiar with the satirical hit from Edgar Wright. Either way, zombies are a part of that fantastical realm of midnight fantasies. Like watching the constant film rebirth of vampires and werewolves, the living dead have also been restyled throughout cinema history.

(BEWARE! While some of these clips may contain pretty unrealistic special effects and some questionable acting, they do contain graphic material)

Dawn of The Dead (1978) - Blue Zombies

Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) - Dancing Zombies

Re-Animator (1985) - Science Zombies

Shaun of the Dead (2004) - British Zombies

For further zombie inspiration, check out Planet Terror, Zombieland or 28 Days Later.

Old Film, New Music

2010-09-13T13:25:55Z

Music is a pretty integral element of filmmaking these days. Pre-released music soundtracks aside, the inclusion of an original composition to a film can make all the difference. Synonymous with the film, its the atmosphere of a scene; the emotions of characters or events reflected through music. But imagine perhaps, the silent film screenings of past generations. No dialogue, no recorded sound, no Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Just a pianist (sometimes an orchestral band) providing audiences with those vital emotional cues.

Old Film, New Music is a live performance and film experience in one. Perth band Viola Dana are livin' in the 20s, and taking audiences' back to the days of live soundtrack performances. Next month will include a screening of the 1926 silent film, The General.

A classic silent comedy, The General is set during the Amercian Civil War. Buster Keaton's character Johnnie Gray is unable to become a Confederate soldier as he is deemed more helpful in the war effort as the engineer of the train. However, his bravery doesn't go unnoticed as he single-handedly takes on the Union side in a plight to rescue both his engine and his girl. The General is often listed as one of the finest comedic films of all time, featuring beautifully crafted cinematic photography, a thrilling plot and Keaton's trademark dead-pan, perfectly timed comedic stunts.

The soundtrack - infused with Amercian folk tunes and the spontaneity of jazz improvisation - is there to help illuminate Keaton's masterful performance for a contemporary audiences. A preview of the performance:

Having performed at the 2009 Revelation Perth International Film Festival to rave reviews, Old Film, New Music is performing again in October. More

3pm and 6pm
Sunday 17 October 2010
Kidogo Arthouse, Bather's Beach, Fremantle

Q&A with The Rag Witch's, Jacob Holmes-Brown

2010-08-18T16:18:52Z

For an emerging filmmaker, the anticipation of starting a new film can be a daunting yet thrilling project. For writer/director Jacob Holmes-Brown, translating his work from page to screen is an exciting process, as production for his film The Rag Witch continues this week.

The film follows Marcus Stone, a shattered and disillusioned young man who is dealing with the brutal death of his childhood friend, Leon. Marcus deserts the same military detachment that he and Leon served for over six years, and falls into the hands of a powerful individual known only as The Witch. Drawn into the Witch's shadowy world by her blind servant girl, Sofia, Marcus is offered a chance to escape and a chance at a new life.

Holmes-Brown spoke to FTI about what audiences should expect from his period drama feature.

What would you consider your original inspiration for writing the screenplay?

I set out to write a story that merged folktale conventions with a more modern environment, in which a folktale would find itself out of context. In this case we have a deserting soldier, Marcus, whose only hope of escape lies with a "Witch" or at least a woman who styles herself as one. Our story takes place during the Great Depression in Australia, in an age when such "folktales" should have become obsolete.

The inspiration for the story came from a quote in the first episode of the TV series Carnivale: "There was magic then, nobility, and unimaginable cruelty. And so it was until the day that man forever traded away wonder for reason." Combine that with an obsession for myths and Russian history. How that translates into the finished film is an interesting process, but I aimed to write a film in which the folktale conventions would be explained with reason. Yet we are still left with the tale of a broken soldier finding his true self and overcoming his adversity; a tale in heroic tradition.

As a young, emerging filmmaker, how would you describe your experiences with getting your script into production?

From the beginning I think Nikit Doshi (Producer) and I realised that this would be a self-funded production, as it had to run according to our own schedule and film-making style. So it is essentially an incredibly low budget feature film, but we have been exceptionally blessed with the people we have had around us from the beginning of the project. I have been particularly fortunate with my Director of Photography, Arthur Bienkowski, who from the very start of the film knew exactly what kind of film I was setting out to make.

With very little experience directing outside of the university environment, I have had to challenge myself in working with cast and crew in new and very different ways. Often we have attempted exercises and discussions by instinct rather than prior knowledge. But the process of working with my actors, particular James Porter, Rina Freiberg, Nina Deasley and Cody Fern, to develop their characters and to build our scenes, has been very rewarding.

The whole process has been quite a startling experience. We have experienced, I would think, a great deal of the knockbacks that emerging film-makers are struck with. From location issues and filming delays, to changes in cast and crew. But we've used each opportunity to further hone the film, and to concentrate our efforts in getting the film made. It has proven to me that with enough faith and perseverance you can make your film, on your own terms.

Do you have any expectations or apprehensions going into the first stage of filming?

It is always interesting turning up to set on day one with a crew that you've never worked with before. A cast who remain, under your hand, untried. But now that we are halfway through our first block of shooting I am humbled everyday by the willingness and talent expressed by our amazing crew. Rarely have I seen a group of people work so coherently and comfortably together.

Personally, I am waiting to see how my writing fares once taken through the process of rehearsal, shooting and editing. I think that this is the real test of a director; to translate everything that occurs into a coherent whole, with one core and one mind. I am very excited to see my actors step into their scenes. We have had considerable conversations regarding the development of the characters and I look forward to seeing them allowed to grow and breathe within my scenes.

Can you tell us about the filming locations?

As it is a period film we went on a long process to find a suitable building for our set. With a budget as low as ours, building our interior sets was never an option and so we knew that we had to locate a building that would give us everything that we needed in one space. I think I have now seen every significant pre-1930's building in the Perth metropolitan area due to our location scouting!

The building in which the majority of our film takes place is the Old George Hotel in East Fremantle. It is a National Trust building, but it maintains the art deco type look that I always associated with the Witch's building (high ceilings, white walls, ornate cornicing). Other locations include some historic areas down south and parts of the John Forrest National Park.

When can audiences expect to see the final product?

That is the #1 question. But I believe that the film will be completed shooting by early September and we shall be completing the post-production process by the end of the year, or early next year. From there we are aiming at International film festivals with the goal of an International premiere.

Check out The Rag Witch official site, or become a fan on Facebook.