Friday the 13th: The Storm (HD short now online)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Hey all... JP directed me to this board.. I thought you guys were all gone after the Blake Washer board went bye-bye...

Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that we are making a new F13 fan film called The Storm. JP and I made Cold Heart Of Crystal Lake back in 2003. I will be returning as Jason :)

JP and I have made over 15 original short films since 2003, some in New England and some in California and we have a DVD out, with 2 more coming.

We are now gonna move on to feature films now with bigger budgets etc etc.. so we thought it would be fun to return to Jason for our last short together. This will be much larger scale than Cold Heart, shot in full 24frame HD on the HVX200 camera, with 2K and 1K lights, rain, fog machines,, and possibly the first fan film with actual nudity!!! (not sure on that.. but first that I know about!)

So check out our myspace with a bunch of our older New England shorts, including Cold Heart and we start shooting the new one on Friday Feb 13th (that was purely by chance..lol)

www.myspace.com/timberwolfentertainment

http://www.youtube.com/TimberwolfEnt

Pics and news as it comes!

http://midnighthillent.com/images/coldheart_med.jpg

[sCabbOy]

Can't wait! I loved Cold Heart and even reviewed (http://scabbyhorror.blogspot.com/2009/01/fan-film-review-cold-heart-of-crystal.html)it! Look forward to the updates!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Wow.. Neither Joe or I had ever seen that review.

Thanks. We try to find all the ones we can.

Cold Heart was our first project together.. and this new one will be our last (low budget short anyway) We have a few 100K-500K features in development, but god knows how long that will take.

I love Cold heart, but its starting to show signs of age..and we have done and learned so much since then. It's time for a new one.

[sCabbOy]

I just give anyone mad props who can shoot and finish any fan film since they can not be sold (which means it's hard to get funding). I was being ambituous and had a 70 minute script written, shot about 30 minutes, an actress quit which means we lost 10 minutes of footage and then we all said "fuck it".

We are going a 20 minute Jason vs Roy short this summer for shits and giggles.

At any rate, I messaged your Myspace about the donation/co-producer thing! Good luck!

[DedKid]

Hey Tim, I heard you guys have a pretty wicked looking hockey mask for this one ;)

[JP's Revenge]

Haha yeah... we'll be posting pics of the new mask (by DK) soon.

Not sure if we'll wait for shots of full Jason get-up, or if we'll throw out a few pics of the mask alone. Either way, it won't be long.

This one should be pretty fun! :)

[Rich]

The Cold Heart of Crystal Lake was good. I am typically not big on fan films with all due respect, but TCHOCL was a very good one. Primal Instinct will be a sure viewing once it is released.

[Scarecrow]

One of the originals and best. In fact, this helped inspire me and give me the confidence that led to my own fan film "The Hellraiser Chronicles: Lifebringer".


- Scarecrow

[Spook]

Man, I watched Cold Heart WAY back when, and I really enjoyed it. It's a top quality fan film, which is nice to see. I am definitely looking forward to viewing Primal Instinct!

[DedKid]

Not sure if we'll wait for shots of full Jason get-up, or if we'll throw out a few pics of the mask alone.

How about some in a padded, bullet-proof case? ;)

I'm really looking forward to seeing the whole get-up pulled together. I wish like Hell I could afford a flight out there so I could slap some prosthetics on Tim.... :cry:

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Gonna try to have newer concept pictures and all of that by the end of the month.. meanwhile we just got a DP and the cast is pretty much locked. We also are looking at grips, sound crew and effects people.

(The first one was pretty much just Joe, an efx guy and one helper Mike D)
ADDED:
Going to the lake location tomorrow. I will snap some shots.

Joe and the DP will look at the house location Wednesday and see how to set up lights etc.

Getting exciting!

[JP's Revenge]

The lake location is beautiful... not something you can easily find in LA. I'm actually really pissed that I didn't see this place before, it would have been nice to take the wife and kid to it during the summer.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Hey all.. just wanted to show some cast pictures from the new short and some location pics I shot with the director Joe Patnaud and DP Ryan O'Hara

The lead....
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/59/l_fb197e8392c84a2a93f9e979b9b4dc3b.jpg

The leads "girlfriend"
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/7/l_1514ca51b40d45f3ad53439aa47ae63e.jpg

Mask
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/53/l_b1f2edbf619e4f4db4bc7aa7766b0f72.jpg

DP and Director on location..

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_68aab79267134fc5b6b6259429cb9c25.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/43/l_b00bdd9f0eb64275a7f9aefd18bb9b52.jpg

[Scarecrow]

Looking good. Interested how you handle the lesbianism, part of me wants to go on about being respectful and getting it right and not being yet another example of exploitation when the other part of me says, hey, it's a Frdai the 13th fanfilm, it wouldn't be right any other way!


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Looking good. Interested how you handle the lesbianism, part of me wants to go on about being respectful and getting it right and not being yet another example of exploitation when the other part of me says, hey, it's a Frdai the 13th fanfilm, it wouldn't be right any other way!


- Scarecrow

It's actually not raunchy at all. I suppose it could be. But Joe shoots very well and the script kinda just treats it like a BF/GF thing..it just "Is" no one really even talks about it in the story... she just happens to be a lesbian.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

That's really cool to hear. When "Cold Heart..." was released online, I thought it was a very well done F13 FanFilm...which are hard to come by.

So, I am definitely looking forward to your next one. :D

[Scarecrow]

Sounds great to me. :D I need more FanFilms on DVD, I hope to build up a nice collection of them. Look forward to hearing more!


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

We are excited.. its going to be rather large.

We also just changed the Title to Friday The 13th: The Storm


If a MOD sees this could you change the thread title to Cold heart and the Storm

Thank!

[sCabbOy]

I'm excited! haha

I love fan films, and Cold Heart was awesome and always hoped you guys would do another one.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

So are we... its actually quite complex. Not to bag on Cold heart..but that bragged about how LITTLE it cost.. this may be the most expensive 15min we have ever produced..lol Hense the donation thing. :)

[JP's Revenge]

We just had our first read-thru the other night... the cast really seemed to enjoy the script. They're all getting psyched to get their asses kicked by JV.

Always a good sign when nobody quits during the read-thru. ;)

[Spook]

Sweet! Looking forward to seeing what kind of carnage Jason will churn up.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

I think everyone has seen it by now.. but if ya haven't here is Cold Heart Of Crystal Lake from 2003

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF2ro8uEz3g

[JP's Revenge]

I met with the Makeup FX people today... we're toying with the possibility of going with a Jason undermask that is made from scratch off of Tim's lifecast. Which would be one step closer to F13 film reference quality. :-)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/6/l_d393199c578c498285c21d368dd31df8.jpg

This isn't a final picture or anything.. I just tossed the mask and shirt on for a quick snap. No make up or anything. But gives you a rough idea of what you are going for.

[Scarecrow]

Looking nice. Keeping a more simple costume or going for a more woodsman look?


- Scarecrow

[JP's Revenge]

The costume will be pretty battered and rough.

The best example I could give would be to mix part 4 with part 7. I don't think there will be any jackets of any kind... not even from cast members. ;)

Jason's body/head will be very 'part 4' though.

We should be getting a pic of the full costume on Friday night... sans headpiece, that is.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

JP and I just built the "Rain Rig" today. Which will simulate the rain for the shoot can give a very old school F13 feel.

Of coarse today while working on it ... it starts to rain. :D

[JP's Revenge]

We got our first investor payment yesterday, which is pretty cool. We were worried we'd get a lot of people saying that they would invest, and then never actually send the money. So it was a tough line to walk when creating the budget... as in, can I really count on a stranger to contribute as much as he says he will (or any amount of it, at that).

Anyway, it's a relief when people actually do what they say they're gonna do. Hopefully we get a few more... the lighting rental bill alone is enough to make me cry. :)

[sCabbOy]

SO SORRY.
I will send RIGHT NOW.

I completely forgot, my bad.
ADDED:
Sent.

Let me know when you get it.

[JP's Revenge]

Haha... wasn't talking directly about you, Scab... we're waiting on 3 more investors too. :)

I did receive your's today though... thanks!!!

Just had a major rehearsal based on our shooting schedule.... the DP wants to kill me cause of all the stuff I'm trying to fit in this sucker.

[sCabbOy]

Well, it reminded me!

I meant to send it last Saturday when my check cleared in my bank account. I don't check my Myspace messages often so I completely overlooked it.

If your DP gives you any lip- go Christian Bale on him!

haha kidding.

[Scarecrow]

Cool that you're helpign fund a fan film! A friend of mine has done soemthing similar, after makign "Hellraiser: prophecy" out of his own pocket, he's used the success to gather donations and fundign for his second venture. It's something I may try when I come to my next Fan Film though first i need to give Lifebringer a wider release.

Hope the budget works and all the best to you!

- Scarecrow

[sCabbOy]

Yeah, and I am re-writing the script.


Kidding lol.

I have a soft spot for fan films and look forward to them. Some people here know I tried making one, filmed 30 minutes of usable footage (about 7 hours of non-usable, lol) and had a problem with 2 actresses not getting along, they both quit and I said fuck it to re shooting their scenes (about 10 minutes)... they won't allow me to use their footage so I can't even edit together what I have and have it make sense lol. I also spent 350 bucks on it, secured some really fucking nice locations (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzJfXKxuvf0) and put a lot of pre-production time in... fan films are HARD to do.

So, this is my way to help a fan film vicariously through very good film makers.

[DedKid]

JP, I still haven't heard anything back from either of those calls I made for you, ring me tonight & let me know where you're at, the kids are going for the night, so I'll be able to talk without having to stop to play "enforcer" :p

Tim, so far, so good, can't wait to see everything finalized ;)

[sCabbOy]

Hopefully Gene, if I ever do another fan film I will still have you do up some SFX. We never got that far in the one I was doing- we only shot some test gore but nothing final, so that never came to fruition!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Yea.. the costume is coming along well. We were gonna snap some newer shots yesterday.. but we had so much blocking and stuff to do we did not.

I did snap this pic.. and we got some behind the scenes stills and video of the blocking walk thru.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/10/l_add2eebb71f34426afcb9af437274dba.jpg

Thanks for the investment Scab.. and The Legend Of Samhain is having a new DVD release and you get a free copy! Let me know what other DVDs of ours you want.. along with Cold Heart and Storm

[Scarecrow]

Yeah, and I am re-writing the script.


Kidding lol.

I have a soft spot for fan films and look forward to them. Some people here know I tried making one, filmed 30 minutes of usable footage (about 7 hours of non-usable, lol) and had a problem with 2 actresses not getting along, they both quit and I said fuck it to re shooting their scenes (about 10 minutes)... they won't allow me to use their footage so I can't even edit together what I have and have it make sense lol. I also spent 350 bucks on it, secured some really fucking nice locations (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzJfXKxuvf0) and put a lot of pre-production time in... fan films are HARD to do.

So, this is my way to help a fan film vicariously through very good film makers.


Definitly! I think the lesson there, and one I myself have decided to use in future, is to make sure everyones signed a contract before filming. Nothing overtly binding, just making sure that they know and have agreed that you have all rights to use the footage you shoot.

Sucks you had such difficulties though, the passion and desire to make something liek this should be the driving force behind it and people like that just plain suck!


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

First day of shooting tomorrow :)

[Scarecrow]

First day of shooting tomorrow :)

Excellent! Hope we can look forward to some images and set reports. :D


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

3 shots from the first day of shooting at Camp Crystal Lake Beach

http://midnighthillent.com/images/onlinebeachf13.jpg

http://midnighthillent.com/images/onlinekissf13.jpg

http://midnighthillent.com/images/onlinekerryf13.jpg

[Spook]

Wow, those stills look top notch! It looks very professional! I am eagerly anticipating the reveal of Jason.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Don't worry will will have some Jason by Monday. The next days of the shoot are Friday/Sat/Sun and I think Joe already knows some key shots he would release as stills.. that would get people excited, but not spoil the movie.

[DedKid]

Hopefully Gene, if I ever do another fan film I will still have you do up some SFX. We never got that far in the one I was doing- we only shot some test gore but nothing final, so that never came to fruition!

Just say when bro, lord only knows we'd have a blast doing it :D And there's definitely a lack of like-minded individuals in the area, so I'd figure it's inevitable at some point on those grounds alone :) I've told JP several times, there would be NO problem capturing that Crystal Lake-ish atmosphere in these parts - - you've seen Elmira, they've got everything right down to the toothless rednecks here ;)

[JP's Revenge]

Thanks guys... the hard stuff is this weekend!!

[Spook]

Just out of curiosity, how much does doing a fan film like this cost? I mean, I've been wanting to do a few fan films for a while, and a F13 one has always been at the top of my list. I just want to know how much doing a good-looking, full parts 3-4 era Jason costume would cost me, and some prosthetic limbs (like a severed head or arm or something). Watching well-done fan films, such as Cold Heart, is definitely inspiring. This one sounds like it'll be just as good, too.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Just out of curiosity, how much does doing a fan film like this cost? I mean, I've been wanting to do a few fan films for a while, and a F13 one has always been at the top of my list. I just want to know how much doing a good-looking, full parts 3-4 era Jason costume would cost me, and some prosthetic limbs (like a severed head or arm or something). Watching well-done fan films, such as Cold Heart, is definitely inspiring. This one sounds like it'll be just as good, too.

Well.. not counting the $3,000 camera which I already owned... Cold Heart cost like $250 'out of pocket' We also already owned some lights. So it was basicly food, efx and stuff like that.

The Storm is somewhere around $1,000 for lights, food, outfits, efx etc. Then we have 2 $5,000 HD camera and the Nikon Prime film lenses which are over a grand.

So if you counted everything rented and owned:

Cold Heart: $3,500
The Storm: $13,000 (roughly)

You can also rent the camera bringing it down a lot... if we RENTED everything for Storm it would probably be $2,500

But even if you cheap it out you cant do much of quality for less than $1,000

[Spook]

Cool, thanks for answering my question! Looks like I'll have to pull some double-shifts to save up. I've been meaning to do a fan film, but have always been put off by thinking about how much doing a full costume and some other efx stuff would cost. I mean, I don't want to have a shitty looking costume. That would kill the project for me if Jason didn't look great.

[Scarecrow]

The charity of like-minded others is something that can help. It certainly did with Lifebringer, I probably spend a total of £150, or $300 on that... but had I paid for everything, taking into account rental costs on cameras and equipment, it probably would have easily reached $1000, probably more. Even the Cenobite was made from an old Edward Scissorhands Halloween costume (real leather jacket cut up, donated by friend and a foam latex front peice and mask donated by an expert who was a fan and loved the script).

The Storm looks amazing beautiful! The image is amazing, HD really makes a difference, alas still out of my league. The light reflecting on the lake looks stunning.


- Scarecrow

[sCabbOy]

Wow.
Far cry from my fan films- crappy GL2 1600 bucks, medium grade lenses 150 bucks each, things I already owned.

then $350 total for supplies, food, etc and we got 30 minutes shot (65-70 page script), I was expecting to shoot all for $500 but crap adds up fast.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

The GL2 is a GREAT camera actually. A bit outdated now.. but in the early 2000s it was one of the best.

Cold heart was shot on that (It cost $2800 in 2002) We also shot Samhain 101 and Shadows Fall on the GL2. Summer's End was shot on the GL1.

While a camera is important, lighting and angles are more important. Samhain 101 and Shadows Fall still impress me with Joe's lighting and our choice of shots...and it was all on the GL2

After that we moved to the DVX100 which had the 24p setting to give the 24 frames a second look and we used that all the way up to 2007 with No Trespassing.

Joe recently got the HVX200 which is basicly the DVX but HD and a few other advancements. Joe shot a drama I directed called One Night with that in standard def, but really outdid himself with his lighting.

Now with F13: The Storm they are using the HVX200 in HD mode with Nikon prime film lenses and true 24frames to create a look even closer to film.

[JP's Revenge]

Today I'm picking up the final touches to the Jason costume from Ken Tarallo, aka the man responsible for THE original hockey mask in part 3 (not to mention a list of FX credits that's a mile long).

Then I'm off to the house location to get a head start on set decoration for tomorrow.

Should be an exciting long weekend. :)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Quick test shot of the costume...

http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090212/21/499506675d7d8.jpg

More shots coming!

[Spook]

Man, I'm definitely digging the look you guys are going for. Looks top notch!

[CrazyChris187]

i loved cold heart i cant wait for this you guys are awesome filmmakers

[Scarecrow]

Nice traditional Jason look there! I have to admit, I'm a fan of the modern, scrappy, jacket look from Jason X onwards but this is a blast of nostalgia and is looking awesome.


- Scarecrow

[DedKid]

YES! That's what I'm talking about! :D

[Spook]

Are yo guys going to put up a trailer before? Also, do you have a release date set in mind? And one more thing, how long are you planning on this being? You guys are definitely an inspiration on me. I've been dying to do a decent fan film for some time. I just need a decent amount of money saved up. I really dug the shit out of Cold Heart. Yet another thing I want to add is that I love how you are going for the human Jason look, as opposed to the zombie Jason. Does this have a particular place in the F13 timeline or is it just something that takes place whenever? I seriously don't mean to ask so many questions, but I'm a curious member of the community and hopes to contribute a fan film myself sometime soon.

How much do you charge for your original films? I really want to be an active fan in your community of films. I want to check out some of your stuff.

[SlasherFreak]

That costume looks great, good shit Timber!!!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Are yo guys going to put up a trailer before? Also, do you have a release date set in mind? And one more thing, how long are you planning on this being? You guys are definitely an inspiration on me. I've been dying to do a decent fan film for some time. I just need a decent amount of money saved up. I really dug the shit out of Cold Heart. Yet another thing I want to add is that I love how you are going for the human Jason look, as opposed to the zombie Jason. Does this have a particular place in the F13 timeline or is it just something that takes place whenever? I seriously don't mean to ask so many questions, but I'm a curious member of the community and hopes to contribute a fan film myself sometime soon.

How much do you charge for your original films? I really want to be an active fan in your community of films. I want to check out some of your stuff.

The Storm questions are more for JP, but I believe we decided that a YOU TUBE / MySpace trailer would be released that directed people to the online HD complete short. (It the full short can't go on You Tube do to the Nudity). The short will be around 13-15min we think.

I'm am a co-producer and I play Jason.. but creatively its more 'his show'.

You can buy a DVD with 4 of JP's original shorts and one of mine on Amazon. It is called Detour Into Madness Vol 1 on Amazon for $12.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Detour-Into-Madness-Vol-1/dp/B000B5UA68/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234688577&sr=8-1

TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GWefnjYMoA)

Detour Into Madness Vol 2 with 5 more of my shorts is coming at the end of March.

Both of these DVDs are a step up in quality from Cold heart.. but they were shot from 2004 till 2006 and are not as advanced as The Storm.. but are quite good

[Spook]

Cool. I'll definitely try and find the time and resources to purchase Detour into Madness vol. 1 (and eventually vol. 2). I truly am a fan, it just depends on the resources that'll let me purchase the DVD. I am eagerly anticipating footage of Jason in action for this film. Can't wait for the teaser!

[sCabbOy]

I hope you guys got enough hoods.

I simply could not make it to the Fed Ex office n time due to weather and work.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

I hope you guys got enough hoods.

I simply could not make it to the Fed Ex office n time due to weather and work.

Thanks scab... we ended up with two.. but JP was just covering his bases... better to have too many than too few!!

We got one from that UK company and one from the Part 3 mask guy guy... Ken Tarallo.

Working out well... one more day of shooting today. Mostly talking stuff...but also two major kills and its a wrap.
ADDED:
A few quick behind the scenes shots from day 2...

Courtney and DP Ryan O'Hara
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/2/l_ff18ea763e3247a48adbe791e9e27ce7.jpg

JP sets up a shot as Ryan and Asa look on..
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/26/l_5934fb402a114ce59c14ecf794f3e05c.jpg

JP and Ryan work out a shot
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/12/l_e01504c27ff34af6bb325ea10e7558f0.jpg

[Scarecrow]

Love these kind of behind the scenes shots, especially on fanfilms. Brings the fun of the process to life. :D


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

The Storm wrapped at 5am Monday morning. Here are some overdue behind the scenes shots we could not post due to the bored being down.

Jason waiting for JP to set up a shot.
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/50/l_d564ac8781ed44dd9605248cbabb5e41.jpg

JPs on set monitor
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/37/l_a1f9bfe20ee14572ae02f6efd68a5b16.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/60/l_768210f5efea45eb8aba34ea26a506a5.jpg

Jason getting ready for JP to call the next shot.
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/58/l_7fb8c0ea764d428489072a0e87c3c0f0.jpg

Crystal before and after efx make-up
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/34/l_b89d4afa51084ea2b2ab41cd1e52c78e.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/51/l_c37f22846bd54fd2977ed66dba244609.jpg

[Spook]

Looks great!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Thanks.. everyone worked really hard.

JP has some new screen captures coming as well.

[JP's Revenge]

F13films.com has The Storm as a permanent staple on their blog... here's a new screen cap of ol' JV... more to follow soon...

http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/storm6.jpg

[Darth Reaper]

Hey Timberwolf, I've got a couple of questions for you.

First, what's the premise of FRIDAY THE 13TH: The Storm?

Second, at the risk of sounding like a freak I just have to ask, since the main characters are apparently lesbians is there any chance that we're going to get to see them get naked and get it on?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

JP wrote and directed this... I just followed him around and did what he said..lol. Sounds silly but I really focused on playing Jason. He had me watching DVDs and throwing a full size punching bag around the yard to make sure I could handle tossing victims. He was really that serious about this. I also helped get actors and make sure the location and stuff was in order in a producer capacity.

However, He can tell you better about the official synopisis.. more or less Jason sees a girl at the lake and follows her home.

There is a skinny dip scene. I think originally he had both girls naked making out on the beach, but I think he felt for 15min short it was a bit much. Joe is developing a rather large scale feature film called Live Bait.. I'm sure he will get more girl on girl in that! :)

But yes.. there is nudity in this tribute film.

[JP's Revenge]

Darth Reaper...

Fridaythe13thfilms.com (http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/friday-the-13th-the-storm/) has the synopsis up... they'll be updating this section with screen grabs and all that fun stuff.

Might even have interviews with cast/crew members and stuff as well.

[FreddyKR]

JP, are you actually located in California? I'm in Northern Cali and if you ever need help with production in any of your future films I'd love to help.

[Scarecrow]

I'm so looking forward to this. Jason looks perfect in those wider shots, and it sounds like you had real dedication to the role. Just wait until fans start asking you to kill their parents/friends/pets!


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

I'm so looking forward to this. Jason looks perfect in those wider shots, and it sounds like you had real dedication to the role. Just wait until fans start asking you to kill their parents/friends/pets!


- Scarecrow

I really love playing the part. Gets out a lot of anger...lol.

Jason himself in "The Storm" is a weird mix of Kane Hodder, Richard Brooker and Ted White.. or better yet, living Jason if Kane played him. Joe wanted to go for the living Jason... but like me his favorite incarnation is Kane Hodder. So he is wearing the green shirt from part 3,4 (though it looks grey like part 9 in some shots) The shirt is tucked in and has a belt like part 9. He has the head and mask of part 4, but the gloves of part 8 (We also had part 6 gloves, but they seemed too yellow for the look of this film). So he really is a mix of many looks.

As far as performance I went for mostly Hodder with some of the fury and speed of Brooker's anger. A bit of Mears may have creeped in since I saw the remake that morning before the shoot :)

Anyway.. kinda like the remake Jason is kinda like folklore now, and timeline and stuff like that is unimportant as far as the short goes. Jason just IS.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/20/l_88f51fc22e2f4f41a5048aa5fffc7ad0.jpg

[simonthekillerewok]

I really love playing the part. Gets out a lot of anger...lol.

Jason himself in "The Storm" is a weird mix of Kane Hodder, Richard Brooker and Ted White.. or better yet, living Jason if Kane played him. Joe wanted to go for the living Jason... but like me his favorite incarnation is Kane Hodder. So he is wearing the green shirt from part 3,4 (though it looks grey like part 9 in some shots) The shirt is tucked in and has a belt like part 9. He has the head and mask of part 4, but the gloves of part 8 (We also had part 6 gloves, but they seemed too yellow for the look of this film). So he really is a mix of many looks.

As far as performance I went for mostly Hodder with some of the fury and speed of Brooker's anger. A bit of Mears may have creeped in since I saw the remake that morning before the shoot :)

Anyway.. kinda like the remake Jason is kinda like folklore now, and timeline and stuff like that is unimportant as far as the short goes. Jason just IS.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/20/l_88f51fc22e2f4f41a5048aa5fffc7ad0.jpg

Looks damn good. Can't wait to see it

[Scarecrow]

Another great shot. :D When do you think this will be completed?


- Scarecrow

[JP's Revenge]

It won't be done for quite some time... maybe in May.

I'm letting our DP color-correct on his own... he'll then send me the video files (I already have the raw ones). He wants about a month to get them all done, so I won't even begin doing any real editing till then. I have thrown a bunch of key sequences together though, and so far, so good. :)

[WOLF]

I better get fucking passes to the premiere.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Hey guys...

Here are the RAW uncorrected shots from the shoot. They are from JPs rough cut. As he stated about the DP is currently color correcting and all that.

Still... they look cool as is!
http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090226/20/49a767599a7b9.jpg

http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090226/20/49a767a6c4d05.jpg

http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090226/20/49a767b86a57f.jpg

http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090226/20/49a767c609f00.jpg

http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090226/20/49a767d6c4642.jpg

http://modelmayhm-0.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090226/20/49a767e7ab37b.jpg

[Scarecrow]

Works of art! Those shadows look gorgeous and Jason looks terrifyingly powerful.


- Scarecrow

[JP's Revenge]

Thanks Scarecrow!

BTW... on top of not being color-corrected yet, the wide bars are a bit too wide, believe it or not. Adobe Premiere CS3 didn't have a 2.40:1 matte setting, just a simple default 'wide bar matte'.

Well, I did some math (as much as it hurt my head)... and the aspect ratio of the stills we've been putting out are about 2:75:1! I could start a new trend of super-wide aspect ratios. ;)

Anyway, it's been fixed and any future stills will be more 'open'. But don't fear, the newer ones will actually be 2:40 (or much closer to it then we are now).

[Bill 1981]

Excellent shots so far, TW & JP!

I'm looking forward to this film upon completion. :D

[Scarecrow]

Been any more progress with the film? As shooting winds down I know it becomes less easy to share stuff, form my own experience, but still thought I'd pop in and give a metaphorical poke. :p I'm impatient, dman it!


- Scarecrow

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Been any more progress with the film? As shooting winds down I know it becomes less easy to share stuff, form my own experience, but still thought I'd pop in and give a metaphorical poke. :p I'm impatient, dman it!


- Scarecrow

I have a few m ore shots that I will be posting first thing next week (plus the old ones with the proper aspect ratio)

I also I have begun looking for a composer who can deliver a "Harryesque" original score.

Cold Heart had mostly existing F13 music lifted from TFC and JGTH. But it did have a Part 6 score 'remix' for the chase scene and a new rendition of "Sail Away" by composser David Clausson, who scored my microbudget slasher movie "Summer's End: The Legend Of Samhain"

For this JP and I feel its best to have a new score made for the film.. but hopefully by a fan of Harry's work who can deliver a similar feel.

[sCabbOy]

Damn, there better be soundtrack files to DL then ;)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Damn, there better be soundtrack files to DL then ;)

LOL.. we will allow whoever scores it to have cues online as long as it links to the final downloadable short.

I'm sure we can get you a CD since you invested.

[Joshg]

Beautiful pictures; I think this will be an amazing fan film.
Lots of money, but I guess that's what needs to be done to make a good film.

Can't wait to see it! :) Suh-weet...

[JP's Revenge]

Okay... so some of these screen grabs you have seen before, but now the wide-bars are corrected, so that's why I'm putting them back up again.

ADDED: So for some reason, the pics aren't loading up correctly... but for now, if you copy/paste those url's into your browser, they'll pop up... working on a fix though.


http://www.midnighthillent.com/JasonCU1.jpg

http://www.midnighthillent.com/JASONLIGHTNING.jpg

http://www.midnighthillent.com/Jasonms.jpg

http://www.midnighthillent.com/JASONWINDOW.jpg

http://www.midnighthillent.com/MELISSA.jpg

http://www.midnighthillent.com/SARAHWINDOW.jpg

[Spook]

Stills look good. Can't wait to see Jason in action. I'm curious as to how he is played.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Stills look good. Can't wait to see Jason in action. I'm curious as to how he is played.

The best way I can explain how I THINK I played him.. as I have not really seen it, is a cross between Brooker and Hodder.

Hodder is both JP and I's favorite and JP was really involved with how I played him. I was directed to have great bursts of raw strength and anger like Hodder and real emotion behind the mask. Plus since he is the 'living' Jason this time (The last time I did it in Cold heart he was 'undead') We added a bit more animal and bursts of speed and almost impatience like Brooker. No real running though.

Jason look is a mix of 4 (mask/headpiece),8 (gloves),and 9 (worn shirt/belt/pants). I was in fact wearing a green part 3/4 shirt, but with the lighting, wear and tear and the darkness I think it looks more like JGTH

[Spook]

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to checking this out even more!

[Detour]

Timberwolf those shots look great!! What software are u using to edit and did you shoot in 2:3:3:2 pull down mode? I love the picture quality...

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Joe and the DP Ryan O'Hara are editing... so I don't know the details.. BUT

It is being color corrected in Final Cut by the DP and being edited in Adobe Premiere Cs4 (I think)

It was shot on the HVX200 in full HD 16x9, but the on set monitor was taped to 2.35:1 so widescreen bars were added.

Also, the HVX was rigged with a prime lens converter and used Nikon Prime film lenses to achive that look and DOF.

On set we had a variety of lights including 650Ks, 1000ks and 2000ks. All sorts of refectors, and other shit , that to be honest, don't even know what it is :)

[JP's Revenge]

Yeah... I'm giving the DP a shot to CC in Apple Color, so we'll see how that goes. These stills are completely untouched (other then adding the widescreen mattes). I'll be editing in CS3.

Though Tim means well, we didn't have any 650,000w... 1,000,000w or 2,000,000w lights... but we did have more reasonable wattage setups. ;)

I forgot to mention in the post with the pics... the low angle shot of JV looks super-bright because its taken during a lightning hit.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

opps.. I put K instead of watts.. I just got used to you guys calling it a 2K all the time the K stuck in my head.

It's a bright light.

Took me all weekend to figure out a stinger was an extension cord. :p


What to I know.. I was just there to grab girls.

[Detour]

(JP's Revenge) When I editing Legends the first time it was done in Adobe 5.0. since then I've moved to Final Cut Pro which I feel is a much better editing software it has a better codec and coloring plugin's and sound editor and stuff. How is CS3? Did adobe really improve there editing software? I am planning to get the Adobe Master Collector 4 of my PC and I'm just curious.

[sCabbOy]

I give you props for using FCP. I tried that and it gave me a headache. I use Sony Vegas Pro 8 and it's so easy. It lacks some things FCP does, but I love Vegas. Then again I am not editing anything substantial so I can do without some things FCP has.

[JP's Revenge]

I'm not much interested in color correcting, to be completely honest with you (which is why I said 'go for it' when the DP asked if he could CC the footage himself).

It's all in your personal preference. You can ask 10 people what software is better, and you'll get 5 different answers. It all really depends on what project you're working on (do you need it to be comfortable for just you, or do you need to network between different departments). If its just you, then go with what you're most comfortable with.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Final version of one of the two posters.

This is the teaser.

http://timberwolfwest.com/F13POSTERFINAL.jpg

[psychomatt]

nice poster Timberwolf, cant wait to see it.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Final version of one of the two posters.

This is the teaser.

http://timberwolfwest.com/F13POSTERFINAL.jpg


Thanks man... we really like it as well. There will be another one closer to release.

[SlasherFreak]

When will you guys be releasing this? Im anxious to check it out!

[JP's Revenge]

Tough to say, DiMidio...

The editing process is on hold while I allow the DP to color correct the raw footage.. this should be finished in the next 30 days, at the very latest.

Then the whole process of cutting, sound editing, music composition, etc will take place... so it could take a little while.

My general guess is late May, early June.

Of course... things could happen super fast once I get the corrected files... So it's hard for me to say with any certainty just yet. Glad you're interested though!

[SlasherFreak]

Cool...definitely gonna check it out.

Is there an estimated run time?

[JP's Revenge]

I would say 13 mins is a good round estimate... could be as short as 8 mins though.

Sorry for not having any straight answers... just too early in the process to promise or guarantee anything. :)

[WOLF]

13 would be cool ;)

[sCabbOy]

13 would be good, hey even if you have to slow credits to achieve that it would be swell.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

You know it took 10min for me to figure out why 13 would be cool

:duh:

[WOLF]

It would have been cooler if it took you 13.....never mind ;)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

It would have been cooler if it took you 13.....never mind ;)

LOL

Well it would fit.. because even though we had one day on Feb 10th.... the major shoot started on Friday Feb 13th... so the 13min run time is just perfect :D

[Scarecrow]

Excellent poster guys, loving it, Jason looks scary and powerful there.


- Scarecrow

[Rich]

Timberwolf, that is looking awesome! I really can't wait to see the movie once it is made. How long it is going to run? I really like the poster where Jason has his back turned on the viewer.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Timberwolf, that is looking awesome! I really can't wait to see the movie once it is made. How long it is going to run? I really like the poster where Jason has his back turned on the viewer.

I think JP said earlier.. anywhere from 8-13min but he won't know till he gets the footage back from color correcting.

He is the writer, director, editor. I really have no idea.

The poster I did do. It is a more advanced version JP and I came up with earlier. It most likely won't be the final poster, JP actually has a more complex idea for the final one, but this one is a good lead in teaser.

[Scarecrow]

Any word on this by the way? I know how it can be a slow process, but thought I'd just ask. :D


- Scarecrow

[JP's Revenge]

Nothing new... still waiting on the color-corrected footage. But like I mentioned before, I have all the original footage, so I don't have to wait forever. ;)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

JP is now putting scenes together and will be letting people know more about the project soon.

[sCabbOy]

Fantastic! When are we gonna see a trailer/teaser? Will there be one?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Fantastic! When are we gonna see a trailer/teaser? Will there be one?

You know I'm not sure... I think he may just skip the bullshit and put it out.

My guess would be this.. and its only a guess.

If he has to wait to get it scored (We have a very good composer that does our original stuff) He may decide to do a teaser while its being scored.

But if we score it (I recently got a hold of Harry's score tapes of parts 1 thru 4) Then he may just put it out and not make people wait. It is a 'short' so a trailer may kinda be pointless. Except, since it has nudity and it is very High Quality HD, we really can't put it on You Tube, so we may need to have a trailer ON You Tube to point people to our more advanced Vimeo HD player.

Anyway, JP should be on today with answers. I honestly have no idea. I know he just cut two scenes in the last day or two.

[JP's Revenge]

I just got a decent cut together of 3 sequential dialogue scenes. I took a few months off from editing to allow our DP to color correct... and to get situated in my new house. :)

I already did rough cuts on a lot of the action back when we first finished shooting... so it's coming together nicely now.

Not sure about a teaser or not... but it definitely won't be done until the short's final cut is complete, and the music is in as well. Don't want to worry about trailer stuff till we're just about done with it. Tim's right... it's not really gonna be a teaser to get anyone excited that already knows about the short... it'll be done after the fact to put up on places like youtube and junk.

The final cut SHOULD be done by the end of this month... hopefully music will be in there by then too, but I wouldn't count on it. We have more color correction to do, and that could take awhile due to scheduling... but I won't let it hold the project up too long.

I'll try to find a few decent screen grabs to post up too... they'll be from dialogue scenes, so it won't be anything to blow you guys away. Gotta keep some of the good stuff a surprise. :)

[JP's Revenge]

The rough cut is complete... with opening title cards but no end credits, the short stands at about 13:40.

I created a QT movie to send to the composer, who will begin the score ASAP... and tomorrow I'll start the process of adding sound fx and working with the sound in general more closely. I'll add some screen grabs shortly...

[sCabbOy]

Good to hear!

[DedKid]

Nice, I've been waiting to see how it all came together - - and Joe, I know things got a little nuts when you moved, but ya gotta be settled in by now, gimme a call ya douche ;)

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

That's great news.

It's nice that you guys can constantly drop an update here and let us all know (who are interested, anyway) how things are coming along on this project.

[JP's Revenge]

Thanks guys... glad you're still interested!

I've got the major sound effects in place and made some more trims (runtime is down to 13:05 or so without end credits).

The composer said the rough score should be complete by the end of this coming weekend... so I'm really excited to watch the rough cut with some actual music. He'll obviously continue to work with me as I tweak the short.

I've asked him to pay homage to the original Manfredini cues, but to open it up to be more orchestral. I'll report back to you guys once its in place.

I forgot again to post the newer pics on our web server... I'll email them to Tim in the next day or two so he can post them online.

DK... you'll be getting a call in a day or two... :)

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

http://timberwolfwest.com/f13asacourtney.jpg

http://timberwolfwest.com/f13dep.jpg

http://timberwolfwest.com/f13group.jpg

Click for larger images

[JP's Revenge]

The rough score is in place... all that's left to do is small tweaks and fun junk like that.

[Scarecrow]

http://timberwolfwest.com/f13dep.jpg




Joey Pants is in your movie!??!


- Scarecrow

[Spook]

Haha, I thought he looked more like a thinner version of Tom Towles.

[JP's Revenge]

Damnit, Spook! I had known this guy for over a year before we shot, and I always thought he reminded me of somebody, but I could never put my finger on it... and you nailed it.

Scarecrow:
Yes, Joey Pants is in this movie... and Steven Spielberg produced. The shots of Jason are just meant to throw you off the true project: The Goonies 2!

[DedKid]

Call me mo'fo. And I can't believe you didn't tell your favorite "Assistant" (aka Jude) about this! I was talking to him on AIM on Monday & sent him a bunch of pics and he was IMPRESSED! He's got a lot of news too on the Monsters TV front & from Bill Diamond Studios - - methinks we should enlist him to promote this sucker at the next convention ;)

[JP's Revenge]

I did tell that SOB about it a few months ago... tell him to lay off the LCD. ;)

[DedKid]

LMAO :lmao: No problem. Now pick up the phone sometime this weekend, k dude? ;)

[JP's Revenge]

Christ... you sound more desperate then the last girl to go out on a date with TW.

j/k Timmy. ;)

FYI... I think it's safe to say that this will be finished and online by very early July.

[Spook]

July 13th is my birthday...winkwink.

[JP's Revenge]

Not a bad idea, Spook. :)

[JP's Revenge]

We're still coming along well... the movie is video-locked so all that's left to do is finalize the score and finish tweaking the audio.

So we're on track for that July 13th release... maybe earlier. :)

[Spook]

Nice. Earlier the better, but July 13th is just fine ;). Can't wait!

[JP's Revenge]

Just got the new pass of music from our composer, and its freakin' great. :)

[JP's Revenge]

Okay gang...

So the video edit is complete, color correcting is done, as is the original music.

The sound effects editing is about 90% done...

The only negative news is that I picked up a 3 week marathon gig that requires me to work 3 weeks of 12 hour days, 7 days a week, shooting and editing Tennis matches/tutorials for a former pro player.

So... if the short is delayed, that's the reason. I'm gonna try my best to get the damn sound fx done by the 13th so we get this fucker online... but 12 hour days make it tough to do when I also have an 18 month old running around the house.

Just wanted to give a heads up and mention that we may run a little later then planned... but its not due to anything negative, or even laziness. I'll keep updating as we get closer to the 13th.

[Spook]

Damn. Well, I hope this shows up some time soon.

[michaelleefinnie]

I think everyone has seen it by now.. but if ya haven't here is Cold Heart Of Crystal Lake from 2003

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF2ro8uEz3g

i saw cold heart a long time ago for the first time, it was sweet. looking forward to the storm, hope it's good

[Darth Reaper]

Hey Timberwolf, how tall are you anyway?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

I'm just over 6'4" but with my Jason get-up on I guess I'm 6'5"

I only wear regular boots though, not big Ken Kirzinger boots :)

[Darth Reaper]

Ah, then you fit the Jason mold quite well, don't you?

[sCabbOy]

Read my review of this!
http://scabbyhorror.blogspot.com/2009/07/storm-fan-film-review.html

[prot]

I cant wait for this!!!!! Thanks guys for all your hard work!

[JP's Revenge]

Well, you're wait is over, Prot.

You can all check it out on Vimeo at this link:
http://www.vimeo.com/5648794

hope you like it!

[Spook]

Holy shit, dude. That was fucking awesome! That is, by far, the most professional looking fan film I have seen. However, the only problem I had with it was that I found it really hard to hear the dialogue. I'm not sure how to fix that problem. The music and everything was find, but when everyone spoke, I had such a difficult time hearing it. Is there a way to fix that little issue? I'm sure it's a problem on my end, right?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Holy shit, dude. That was fucking awesome! That is, by far, the most professional looking fan film I have seen. However, the only problem I had with it was that I found it really hard to hear the dialogue. I'm not sure how to fix that problem. The music and everything was find, but when everyone spoke, I had such a difficult time hearing it. Is there a way to fix that little issue? I'm sure it's a problem on my end, right?

JP can take a look at it. It could be your sound set up, but who knows. We are only releasing it to friends and a couple of message boards right now to feel it out, on Monday we go wide with news sites and other places. So if there are any major issues he can take another pass. I know we MAY have (if you can believe it) a even higher bitrate coming.

[JP's Revenge]

Holy shit, dude. That was fucking awesome! That is, by far, the most professional looking fan film I have seen. However, the only problem I had with it was that I found it really hard to hear the dialogue. I'm not sure how to fix that problem. The music and everything was find, but when everyone spoke, I had such a difficult time hearing it. Is there a way to fix that little issue? I'm sure it's a problem on my end, right?

Thanks Spook --

The audio problem may be a combo of both your setup and the movie --- I hate audio editing/mixing, but it sounds fine on my laptop, headphones, and home theater speakers... I'm sure it could be improved a bit (I plan to do small fixes/tweaks and update the file at vimeo eventually), but I haven't heard that complaint yet from anyone else.

[Spook]

Yeah, I figured that it was a problem on my end. I haven't tried headphones, but I bet that will solve it right there. Damn, I need some good speakers for my computer. I have to say, though, good job fellas. You have a contender for best Friday fan film. It's in close competition with Cold Heart, haha. However, this, without a doubt, looks the absolute best of any fan film for any character. What camera did you guys use again? I'm seriously in the process of compiling a list of cameras, and what I'm looking for is something that would capture the look of film the best. I have to say, I was very pleased with how this film turned out.

Also, was the score done entirely on a computer? Keyboard? I'm curious about that aspect, since I don't know too much about scoring for films. I very much enjoyed the score to this film. It reminded me of nice cross between Jablonsky's score for the remake, and Manfredini's score to Jason Goes To Hell.

[Darth Reaper]

Hey guys, I just wanted to run something by you and see what you think.

What do you think of the idea of having Jason wear the work shirt unbuttoned and not tucked into his pants, with a dirty white or grey undershirt underneath? Somebody drew a picture like that once and it was awesome.

Maybe Timberwolf could model that look sometime, so we can see how it looks on an actual person.

[sCabbOy]

Looks s good in HD.
The audio is fine for me, on my head sets at least. But it looks really good!

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

Great job guys. I loved it! :D

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Just a quick update... we now have full HD embedding... so here is the page:

http://www.midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html

Spread the word!


Midnight Hill is a new company website so the site is still being built around it... F13 is the only active page right now.

[sCabbOy]

Awesome!
Any chance it will be up for DL?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Awesome!
Any chance it will be up for DL?

That is JPs call, but most likely not for awhile. The quality is such, people may rip DVDs from DLs and sell them..lol

But you can watch the streaming one full screen and it looks very sweet.


http://www.midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html

[Utellme]

Hey guys, I just wanted to run something by you and see what you think.

What do you think of the idea of having Jason wear the work shirt unbuttoned and not tucked into his pants, with a dirty white or grey undershirt underneath? Somebody drew a picture like that once and it was awesome.

Maybe Timberwolf could model that look sometime, so we can see how it looks on an actual person.

That might look good anything but how it looked in part 3,4,6.


Tried this link to watch F13th The Storm and it did not work for me ?


http://www.midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html

[JP's Revenge]

works fine for me... try the original link to vimeo:

http://www.vimeo.com/5648794

[prot]

BRILLIANT WORK guys!!!! Excellent! Loved The Final Chapter feel you had going for it! Jason's look and movement were brill too! Excellent production values and costs! You can tell alot of hard work and passion went into this!!!! Excellent guys!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Well, after two days we have hit 377 views on the short film during its little practice run.. I just wanted to jump in and say thanks for the emails, comments and support for this project for our little two day 'roll out'.

On Monday we start hitting the bigger news sites like BD and Arrow In The Head and stuff like that.

Also, we added a You Tube 'trailer' page which you can comment and rate on the actual full short. The Vimeo server for the short was needed for both the higher quality, but also the nudity not allowed on You Tube. The downfall to that is you can't comment on Vimeo unless you have an account (same with You Tube I guess.. but who doesn't have a You Tube account..lol) Anyway, with You Tube we now have feedback options and a wider reach as You Tube is like the 4th most visited site on the web or something.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opie2yfzvfI

And the full short if you have not seen it:
http://midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html

If you have seen it jump over to You Tube and vote!
Lets get 400 views by the end of the day!

[Dave Dunwoody]

Nice mang! I thought it was really well-shot and edited. Jason looked great of course.

[Andiac]

Agreed, it was very well shot and edited. The score was good as well. How was it done?

The only thing that was a little off was the dialogue recording. It was good in some parts, but you could notice some areas that lacked.

Other than that be proud, this is a neat little film.

[Utellme]

Bummer i cant get to view this film all i get is audio and no picture ?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Bummer i cant get to view this film all i get is audio and no picture ?

If your getting the page and sound but no picture, you probably don't have the latest version of flash.


If neither of these links work, its on your end. We haven't got any other issues with the picture.
http://vimeo.com/5648794
http://midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html

[Utellme]

Must be on my end cause niether of those have picture either.

Where can i get this latest version of flash player ?

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Must be on my end cause niether of those have picture either.

Where can i get this latest version of flash player ?

I'm not sure, usually the browser itself tells you you need it, and links you automaticly to download. But your browser needs the latest version of adobe flash player,. I'm sure you can just search it.

[Spook]

Could it be that you don't have the proper codecs?

[Scarecrow]

Brilliant work guys, a stunning looking film, and well paced short. The music was superb and the opening sequence could not have been better. The apperance of Jason worked very well, having the character suddenly appear and have her neck snapped was effective, in the horror as she sees her date drive off. I wil lsay, I found some of the editing towards the end a little confusing, Jason seemed to grab and release Sarah a couple of times, and I wasn't quite sure who he was reacting to. Perhaps the guy who coems to check on them should have worn something to better distinguish them from Barry?. Anyway, wanted to offr soem constructive thoughts there, overall, I loved it and in terms of the look, it was gorgous, and the acting was all good. Great work, and easily the best F13th fan film, topping Cold Heart.


- Scarecrow

[Scarecrow]

Man, didn't realise I'd kill this thread. :(


- Scarecrow

[SlasherFreak]

Good work...looks professionally done, and tits and ass is ALWAYS a plus in my book.

some of the dialogue is a bit fuzzy (not the dialogue itself, but some of it, you can hear fuzz, just faintly though, in the backround)

Good job though...and Im not even into fan films like that.

[JP's Revenge]

Thanks, Scarecrow! Been hoping you'd post a review here. :)

[Natman]

FANTASTIC work. Loved it. Great early Friday feel, great Jason, and it looked beautiful. I will agree with some of the sound editing being a little off. But no gripe at all other than that.

I'm not gonna lie, i get a lot of my inspiration from fanfilms. If a fanfilm can look professional and be made for nothing, then surely I can do the same for a professional work.

Though the film I'm in development on right now is indeed a fan film.

Oh, and I'll also agree that I think this topped Cold Heart of Crystal Lake, which I also loved.

[Lammert]

Very nice little movie! Reminded me of the older films...

If next time, you need help with the music... ask me... I own a audio recording studio. :)

[Darth Reaper]

I watched the film on Saturday and I thought it was quite good. There were a few things that I would have done differently, but then again there always seem to be one or two things that I'd do differently with any film I see, no matter how good they are.

I hope you guys will get to make another F13 fanfilm some day. You should concider trying to make it longer next time, like maybe 30 minutes instead of 14-15. Granted, that may require more money, but then again you don't have to do it right away. You can get to it when you feel you're able, and you can take your time planning it before you start.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

I watched the film on Saturday and I thought it was quite good. There were a few things that I would have done differently, but then again there always seem to be one or two things that I'd do differently with any film I see, no matter how good they are.

I hope you guys will get to make another F13 fanfilm some day. You should concider trying to make it longer next time, like maybe 30 minutes instead of 14-15. Granted, that may require more money, but then again you don't have to do it right away. You can get to it when you feel you're able, and you can take your time planning it before you start.

Most likely will won't be making another fan film. You never know I guess, but this one was kinda designed to show what JP could do.. an advanced reel if you will. The first short film we ever made together was Cold Heart of Crystal Lake in 2003, and The Storm in 2009 will most likely be the last one. In between JP directed 5 original shorts, 4 of which are available on DVD.

Friday the 13th was chosen basicly cause we love the series, and it would have the most exposure online as opposed to a original short. I think originally, if I remember JP wanted to do short 'webisodes' featuring Jason and vicitms to highlight his shooting and the kills. Like just random 'kill' webisodes and stuff like that, but somehow it developed into "The Storm"

Currently we are prepping JP's first feature film which will be an original work based on his short film "Snuff" from 2005 co-written by the boards own David Dunwoody and Gene Mazza. That will run festivals and be released on DVD.

The thing about fan films is when you get the money to produce something bigger... it doesn't make much sense to do a fan film. "The Storm" kinda marks the end of an era for us, and its a good way to finish off doing short films.

BTW.. Storm just hit 871 views!!

[DavidDunn]

It looks pretty good and very professional. What I'd love to see is Friday The 13th: The Obsession finally be made. I remember reading that script back in high school and it blew me away. That Sean kid getting all Jason'd up and killing his jailbait ex, his traitor best friend that works at the video store, and that drug dealer Kane. That would make one hell of a movie. I'm an actor building a resume, and I'd so be in that. I'd be all over that Sean transformation.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

It looks pretty good and very professional. What I'd love to see is Friday The 13th: The Obsession finally be made. I remember reading that script back in high school and it blew me away. That Sean kid getting all Jason'd up and killing his jailbait ex, his traitor best friend that works at the video store, and that drug dealer Kane. That would make one hell of a movie. I'm an actor building a resume, and I'd so be in that. I'd be all over that Sean transformation.

Friday The 13th: The Obsession has been biting at my heels since it was shot the first time in 1997-8 on VHS (remember that)

Back in 2006 I started to shoot it again as "Phantom Obsession" same story, only with a slasher Phantom Of The Opera instead of Jason (the Phantom is public domain as a concept as long as you don;t steal from the musical or more recent versions etc)... we shot much of it, but the cast didn't cut it and the Phantom never really worked, it was written for Jason, so only he really works.

But as I said in my last post, now that we have the knowledge and hopefully soon the investors to make bigger projects... doing fan films kinda defeats the purpose.

JP has two great original horror concepts he is working on, so "The Storm" made sense because it was a way he could show off his skills, and because its Jason a lot of people would watch it and hopefully we can get the right people to back those original projects.

They say you shouldn't make your first script, so I'm thinking maybe I should let Obsession go. I did recently re-write it to my own 'slasher' killer "Samhain Jack" from a microbudget horror I made in 2002... but i don't know. I love the story, at the same time it may be best to move on.

I could make the film now with my own character instead of Jason, much bigger budget and even get disribution, but it just won't be the same without "Jason". OR I could make it for online with Jason, and spend a shiload of time and money on something that in the end is just a fan film and can only go so far.

However, you CAN actually see the two trailers from the original VHS version I shot with my friends in 1997-8. Forgive the poor quality and cheesy acting (They were my friends from work at the time not actors..lol) but this is the the only stuff left from the old film. The original VHS raw tapes were thrown away a few years back when bro cleaned out my old house in Rhode Island. The trailers were saved by F13 board member Lammert. I no longer have them.

F13: Obsession Trailer 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2PeXRpKWJc

F13 Obsession Trailer 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WgoH_mk2iE&feature=related


And so it don't get lost in the thread:
Friday The 13th: The Storm
http://www.midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html

[DavidDunn]

Wow. I always had a much different vision for this film. I mean, you know how it is when you read a script or a book and you just map everything out in your mind like that? These trailers really put it into a new perspective, that's for true.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Wow. I always had a much different vision for this film. I mean, you know how it is when you read a script or a book and you just map everything out in your mind like that? These trailers really put it into a new perspective, that's for true.

Well if I were to make it now with all I've learned and the equipment and resorces I have it would look very different. It was shot on VHS with my friends, so its pretty cheesy (and over 12 years old.. the lead works in a Laserdisc store..lol) but for whatever reason people still love those..some of those comments are only two months old.asking to see the whole thing...lol. People just love fan stuff, even as old and no budget and old as that.

Cold heart Of Crystal Lake (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF2ro8uEz3g) and The Storm (http://www.midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html) are so much better.

[DavidDunn]

Yeah, judging from the excellent work on The Storm, I'd imagine with the scoring and color correction, it would look a lot different. I always imagined in that scene where Kane leaves his boys with Sean to rough him up and he lets Jason take control and drives the one guy's nose up into his noggin, that it would be like a really boiled up George McFly punching Biff / Fly II Martin Brundle punching the Bartok security guard style. Hell, I'd direct that script in a heartbeat. I can understand from a business point of view that fan films are wasting the budget when original moneymakers are a better horizon, but that's one that would rock the horror community.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Hell, I'd direct that script in a heartbeat. I can understand from a business point of view that fan films are wasting the budget when original moneymakers are a better horizon, but that's one that would rock the horror community.

Yea.. I know its a great concept. It's why I have reworked it twice. "The Phantom" version was a mistake for many reasons (though JP shot it VERY well, he was the DP), but using "Samhain Jack" instead of Jason works cause he was just a Jason/Myers clone anyway.. so he fit the plot better. Still it loses a bit without Jason.

We have so much on our plate I can't see me making a fanfilm.. but the "Jack" version is a possibility. However, if you think you could pull it together, I would consider someone else making it... if you don't mind the Samhain version being made later..lol.

[DavidDunn]

Hell, I wouldn't mind at all. I've got a college senior colloquium project coming in 2010 and I'm adamant about doing a really slam bang movie to use as an entry into the NYU film program. I started wanting to do an adaptation of John Gardner's James Bond novel Nobody Lives Forever, but due to some location securing problems, I've thought about doing this Friday film script that I've had on the backburner since I was a junior in high school. Either or would make a fine colloquium piece for me. The Obsession wouldn't involve explosions, at least.

http://www.f13community.com/board/showpost.php?p=6727&postcount=12

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Cool.. if you want to do it..it is more feseable on limited budget. Hell I did it for nothing on VHS and it still looks 'ok'

If you really want to do it, you got it. Id like to see it made. Let me do a polish on it to either make it shorter, or utilize your locations.

You need a campground, a video store (or bar- the Phantom version they were older and worked at a bar) and a few houses... thats really it. Hit Dekid up for masks. You need one 'movie' Jason and one nice clean new mask. The biggest thing stopping me from doing it here is the camp.. at home in New England I could get one for free or very cheap.. here in LA its a bitch. The opening of The Storm was a pain in the balls just to have a lake.

Anyway, if you want to do it.. start a new thread so we can give JP his thread back. :D

[DavidDunn]

I'll get a new one going, because I've got some good location ideas. Sorry, JP!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

The Storm is now up to 911 views...


Friday The 13th: The Storm (http://midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html)

[sCabbOy]

If you ever need a camp to film at the easiest and cheapest would be to rent a cabin in a state park. Do it in the slow season and make sure it's adjacent to other cabins and film. Some state parks have many empty cabins in the slow season so other people wouldn't be a huge problem.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

If you ever need a camp to film at the easiest and cheapest would be to rent a cabin in a state park. Do it in the slow season and make sure it's adjacent to other cabins and film. Some state parks have many empty cabins in the slow season so other people wouldn't be a huge problem.

Oh yea... JP and I are prepping his first feature and we are renting a cabin in Big Bear CA. It's about $700 for the week which is not bad.

But I was talking about fan film purposes.. in Rhode Island I had free access for woods in 3 different locations. Even my house had woods in the backyard.

But CA is a bitch, it was very hard to shoot Storm. That lake we shot on the rangers came and asked us for a permit and wanted us to pay for a lifeguard if we went inthe water. They want a permit and money no matter where you shoot near LA. Technically you need a permit for your own house. But I never get called on that. I could never make F13: Obsession here, it would cost far too much for a fan film. The Storm only shot one weekend at cost almost 2K (not counting the HD camera and editing stuff which we own)

[sCabbOy]

I guess New York City is trying to pass the same permit laws because of all of the people filming down the main streets of NYC. Another illegal way would be to film at a closed down summer camp. This would just be exteriors, of course.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

I guess New York City is trying to pass the same permit laws because of all of the people filming down the main streets of NYC. Another illegal way would be to film at a closed down summer camp. This would just be exteriors, of course.

The one thing that would have been good.. get this .. is there there is a Camp Crystal Lake near us about a hour away. Unfortnuatly it was damaged by fire. Which we didnt mind and JP wanted to go and shoot the closed down camp prior to the lesbians on the beach scene, just to establish. But the road was closed a good 10miles before the camp so there was no way to get there but hike ten miles. It was really too bad.

[sCabbOy]

The one thing that would have been good.. get this .. is there there is a Camp Crystal Lake near us about a hour away. Unfortnuatly it was damaged by fire. Which we didnt mind and JP wanted to go and shoot the closed down camp prior to the lesbians on the beach scene, just to establish. But the road was closed a good 10miles before the camp so there was no way to get there but hike ten miles. It was really too bad.

Oh damn! that would have been awesome for a shot! There is one in Middle Florida where my sister lives. http://www.campcrystal.com/

There's a sign at the entrance that says "welcome to Camp Crystal Lake"!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Oh damn! that would have been awesome for a shot! There is one in Middle Florida where my sister lives. http://www.campcrystal.com/

There's a sign at the entrance that says "welcome to Camp Crystal Lake"!

Yea.. the main cabin at this camp said the same thing. Had a sign and a cool map and a lake nearby. But the whole area was closed down due to fires years before. It may be reopened by next year..but now would have been the time.

I had a bunch of pics from the website for the camp, if I find em I'll post a link.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Watch "The Storm" Online

Friday The 13th: The Storm (http://midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html)

Now featured on http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/

Downloads have crossed 1000 in just 14 days.

[JP's Revenge]

Shit... get busy for a few days and there's already an entire new page of posts.

Hope everyone is liking TS. :)

[Rich]

The Storm was awesome! I just wish the guy who scored that scored the remake. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I also really enjoy The Cold Heart of Crystal Lake. That one is a few years old now.

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

The Storm was awesome! I just wish the guy who scored that scored the remake. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I also really enjoy The Cold Heart of Crystal Lake. That one is a few years old now.

The composer is great. he was worked on several of our original shorts and will also be working on our new features.

[sCabbOy]

Yea.. the main cabin at this camp said the same thing. Had a sign and a cool map and a lake nearby. But the whole area was closed down due to fires years before. It may be reopened by next year..but now would have been the time.

I had a bunch of pics from the website for the camp, if I find em I'll post a link.

Now what? Tainted water and unsolved murders?

Yeah, I'd like to see pics!

[Timberwolf Entertainment]

Well.. "The Storm" has been online for one month and just crossed 2000 views. A buddy of mine gave the link to Kane Hodder a couple weeks back, no idea if he went to watch it, but what the hell :D

The response and support has been great and I just wanted to thank everyone. We are now prepping JP's first feature film and we already have interested distributors.

Here is the link for any people that have not seen it:

http://midnighthillent.com/f13storm.html