Doris completed

Hello you beautiful people, sorry for the long silence, but I can finally announce that Doris has been completed!

Well, I don't want to jinx it, but we finished the sound edit yesterday, which was the finishing part of post production.

It's all in the hands of the editor now, who will put the graded film and the sound edit together. I hope to be able to give news about a screening soon. I have also applied to the (LGBT) Flare film festival at the BFI (which takes place at the end of March), and I'm waiting to hear whether it got through.

More news as and when I get them.

There's no business, like show business

The pre-production of "Doris" is well under way and I am running around like a headless chicken to get all things done. I know I'm not the only one, set designer, make up artist, costume designer, they are all doing the same song and dance to get everything ready. Showbiz is fun, tiring, but fun, really fun. I even managed to sleep last night, which at this stage is like winning the lottery (I've had some -- many -- sleepless nights in the past few weeks), a good night's sleep should give me the energy boost I need to get through the next few days.

On a different note, we are also pleased to announce that the song "Spend a Little Time" by the very talented Alexander Price, will feature in "Doris." Yoohoo!

Good Riddance is now Doris

We are in the last stages of the pre-production. Shoot dates are 2 and 3 August and the title of our short film has now changed from "Good Riddance" to, simply, "Doris."

I am very excited and can't wait to shoot it. 

We also did a little photo shoot for something that I will keep mysterious for now. But here's a little pic to whet your appetite.

"It So Happens" nearly finished

As it's been indeed quite some time since the last update on It So Happens, I'm happy to say post-production is very nearly finished. The final grade should be in before the end of next week, the sound is also very nearly finished and we left the music for last so we could see what would work best once the sound design was done. Hopefully, I will soon have a trailer to show too. Watch this space.

"Fallen" got through to round 2 of Film of the Month on Shooting People. If you are a registered Shooter, cast your vote and support "Fallen." Shooting People will also add  us to their blog for Film of the Month. I will link it as soon as it's up. Meantime I leave you with the poster artwork by the multitalented Aron Lawton-Wright. 

Fallen on IMDB

Despite my unsuccessful application to the Sundance film festival, "Fallen" earned its spot on IMDB. You can view it here.

VFX on It So Happens

It So Happens is in post-production, we have found an amazing VFX artist to composite the bedroom on fire scene... yes, you read right. And that's something that could only be done in post. Have a look at Nick Tregenza's website and marvel at the magic that he can create.

Spring in Uncharted's heel

As I'm putting the final touches to Uncharted Films' website, now that I am finally getting a grip on my film projects, I feel like I am coming out of hibernation. Spring must be at the door indeed, or in my heel. I feel ready to get back to work, but having had to put things on hold for so many months, I now have so much to get back to and catch up on.

It So Happens' post-production is back on track, I hope to be able to post some previews here soon. It's now time to get back to Good Riddance's location scouting. I am also still looking for a production designer, so if anyone is interested, please contact me.

(Fallen) Audio Commentary

Hello all,
Long time no blog. Sorry for the silence, life outside the movies completely sidetracked me. However, this afternoon I will be seeing Fallen's lovely producer Ged Cleugh for a session of audio commentary of the short film, so we can finally get some DVDs done. Yoohoo! I will write some more later. Meantime, I have also updated Uncharted Films' website and it looks rather nice, if I do say so myself. Have a look www.unchartedfilms.com

Ciao for now! x

Good Riddance's good beginning

The fundraiser is about to close and Good Riddance has just received another very generous $1000 donation. We thank and welcome Michael Salmon on board as an Executive Producer. He joins Phillip Reeves and Barbara Scott in the Executive Production team. The money raised is enough to shoot the film and allow us to pick and choose a few things for the production, like costumes and locations. The post production has been endorsed by a professional producer, which means that the money raised can be used mostly for the production and to cover some post-production costs, not the full works. I will update you all soon with news, as I am now starting to look for crew members. If you know anyone interested in helping on set as a production assistant please, drop us a message. Thank you all!

Fundraiser coming to a close

65 hours to go and the fundraiser has reached $2,250. It's wonderful news, and I want to thank everybody who donated, advertised and supported the campaign. You are wonderful and I can't wait to shake your hand and thank you face to face. I will write an update as soon as the campaign on indiegogo closes. Thank you all again!
www.indiegogo.com/goodriddance

Meet the cast

I realise I haven't posted the video I did with the cast for Good Riddance's fundraiser, so here it is. Amazing actors that I simply cannot wait to work with.

$2,240

It looks like Good Riddance has an Absolutely Fabulous Queen that it can proudly call an Executive Producer now. Thank you Philip Reeves for the amazing contribution, and welcome as Executive Producer!

$1,240

There is about one week left on the fundraiser and we are in decent shape, but we could do with one last little push. If we could reach $2000 that would put Good Riddance in a fabulous shape. A producer friend has offered to let us use his production company to cover all post production, which means the film, once shot, can definitely be completed. With the money raised so far we are very close to being able to shoot it, although we would still have to rely on locations being offered for free and we will have to accept freebies where we can, reducing a little choosing power. Help us reach $2000, that would allow the production team a bit more leeway. 
Thank you!
www.indiegogo.com/goodriddance

$1,135

OK folks, 10 days left to raise a little bit more… literally one extra push and we can do it! If we could make the fundraiser reach $2000, that’s another $865 to go, that would put us in the ready-to-shoot position. Help me advertise the fundraiser if you can. Love you all!
www.indiegogo.com/goodriddance

$1,075

This is wonderful, and with about 3 weeks to go the fundraiser is starting to shape up, and so is the possibility that the film will be made. Thank you kindly to all those friends and friends of friends who've donated and advertised the project. We have reached $1,075. We still have time to reach our target, I think we can do it. Thank you!
www.indiegogo.com/goodriddance

$500

We have now reached $445. Yippie! Thank you to all those who made a contribution and/or helped share the link of the fundraiser. I love you guys!

There are just over 3 weeks to get closer to our goal. Do you think we can find other independent film supporters who can donate up to $55 so we can reach $500? Let’s try!

Help me spread the link and the love. www.indiegogo.com/goodriddance

Chicca x

Fundraiser on Indiegogo

Hello everyone,

I have started pre-production on Uncharted Film's new short film "Good Riddance" and I am fundraising through Indiegogo. If you can't make a donation, please forward the link to your friends and family. Anyone can help. Help me make it happen! Click here to see the fundraiser's page.

Thank you!

Fallen - trailer

A brand new trailer for Fallen. Intrigued?

Fallen facebook page

Fallen also has its facebook page. Click on "like" to follow the news feed. Feel free to share the link with you friends and family.