PT4LBF (ep 9) Out of Sight (1998) shows how a pool table can make for a safer action sequence. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 8) The "Ghosts" episode of Person of Interest (2011) shows how to do a gripping action scene with almost no on-screen action. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 7) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) shows how items bought cheaply could become priceless. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 6) Miller's Crossing (1990) simplifies what could have been a complicated sequence with an off-screen kill. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 5) Brick (2005) shows how bold and stylish choices can potentially also create an ideal ADR situation. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 4) The Hunt For Red October (1990) shows how an entire set of actions outside of frame can be supported by sound design. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 3) Heat (1995) found a way to make one squib count for three different gunshots. Intended all along? Or is it a rescue in post? #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 2) The Last Seduction (1994) shows that by writing phone conversations into a script, we can potentially shoot more efficiently. #pt4lbf #filmmaking #torquenti
PT4LBF (ep 1) The rooftop fight scene from Cop Land (1997) shows how you can potentially eliminate a costly stunt or special effect. #pt4lbf #filmmakers #torquenti
PT4LBF Series Introduction
"Trudy Roberts, Speedwalker" Featuring Lana Dauphinee. Also starring Eric White and Ben Power, with Peter Buckle, Halen Pittman and Andrew Musgrave. Also in the crew are Mimi Uchendu, Michael Jackman, Charles Pye-Strowbridge and Will Vargas. Also, a special thanks to Arlim's, CNA, the city of Stephenville, and Keith Bonnell.
"Holding Pattern", featuring Michael Jackman and Halen Pittman.
"Keeping It Clean", featuring Charlie Pye-Strowbridge behind the camera.
The Bottle
"The Bottle", featuring Benjamin Power and James Newhook, with Mimi Uchendu behind the camera, and Megan Joy and Michael Jackman on sound.
Channel 57 News Break
"Channel 57 News Break" Featuring Arindam Roy and Cameron Jenkins.
This is a proof-of-concept short film for a prospective series for kids.
"Are You Committed?", featuring Abu Sayeed Choudhury.
So, this was a project with a few aims, the key ones being exploring whether I could produce a short scene that felt like part of a larger film, while also giving the actor a chance to showcase their talent.
If you're an actor in St. John's and you want to collaborate on something similar, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
"The Roommate Behaviourist"
"The Roommate Behaviourist". Featuring Joseph Dennis and Azal Dosanjh.
(Technically not my first short film, but that atrocity disappeared into the void in the late 90s. This is the first one since then.)
"The Book and Key"
"The Book And Key", featuring John Musgrave.