A First Glimpse of Part II
by Matt Paley
Every once in a great while, Brian Barth emerges from his editing lair with a mysterious look in his eye and a DVD in hand. On the occasion of his last emergence, at the Company’s Thanksgiving get-together, we had the pleasure of viewing an early cut of Part II; needless to say, we’re very excited to get this baby finished and into the world. All in good time.
Yesterday, Brian emerged from his lair once again, with a first peek for sainteliotandco.com! See it here.
Dec 08, 2009 | Categories: Matt, news | Tags: 16mm, Brian, Part II, short film, trailer | Leave A Comment »
On Endings
by Brian Barth
Walking out of the theater after seeing a film with a satisfying ending is like walking out of a restaurant stuffed: the last thing you want to do is go back in for another meal. As a filmmaker, it seems in my best interest to end my films in such a way that the audience craves to go back in again.
I’ve consistently found that the first time through many of the films I’ve come to love, I walk out scratching my head thinking “really? what’s the big deal?” That’s the key. (more…)
Dec 01, 2009 | Categories: Brian, blog | Tags: Coen Brothers, endings, Part II | Leave A Comment »
On Introductions
by Brian Barth
Part II, Opening Shot
Peter Hutton (I paraphrase): “The first shots of a film tell the viewer that you’re in control, that they can trust you and relax.”
I recently screened the first ten minutes of my thesis film, Part II, for my compatriots in senior seminar. Terrifying. Turns out Peter’s more than correct, he’s onto something that can make any film seem bigger than its budget.
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Nov 07, 2009 | Categories: Brian, blog | Tags: Part II | Leave A Comment »
Thank You, For Everything.
by Matt Paley
Success!
We sold a whopping 135 tickets and — with the who-knows-how-many friends and contributors that we comped — filled the (200-something seat) theatre to its brim. It was thrilling to see so many people there that have supported our endeavors for so long. Even more thrilling was seeing so many faces we didn’t recognize. Where did they come from? Why were they there?
Whatever the answer, we hope they got what they came for.
We’re hard at work on some new projects now. Our fledgling third saint, Brian Barth (whose extraordinary cinematographic style is on display in “Bullseye”), is preparing to shoot his senior thesis film in August, tentatively titled “part ii,” and I am happily attached to produce.
Adam is currently penning a sports biography — a sports biography? yes, a sports biography –and making the big bucks.
I myself am working on a project, which I’ll henceforth be referring to as The Blues/The Haircut, going into production this fall (fingers crossed).
Thanks again for the wonderful evening. We’ll see you out there.
Jul 16, 2009 | Categories: Matt, blog | Tags: blog, Brattle Theater, Bullseye, Faith Healer, Part II | Leave A Comment »
