The Sculptor (film)
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The Sculptor is one of the first Australian feature films to be filmed using the new Red One camera, (Red Digital Cinema Camera Company) and has been funded by international private equity. The film is described as a Supernatural Thriller.
The Sculptor is about, "a struggling artist who immerses himself in black magic to further his career, but when he has everything he ever dreamed of, the demons come back to haunt his life, his work and his family." The Sculptor is directed by Australian Christopher Kenworthy
, who co-wrote and co-produced with Chantal Bourgault. Filming took place in Perth, Australia during early 2008. The film is produced by Skyview Films, a feature film production company established in Perth in 2007. This is the first of three feature films to be produced by the company with The Sickness shooting 2009, and Glimpse following in 2011.
, Georgina Andrews
, Matt Penny and Gordon Honeycombe
.
The production team includes cinematographer Jason Thomas, production designer Emma Fletcher and composer James Ledger, with additional music being provided by the Trembling Blue Stars
.
Jason Thomas has worked on everything from news gathering to 35mm drama, and has won nine awards from the Australian Cinematographers Society
, including 3 Gold Awards. Emma Fletcher has worked as art director and production designer on TV series and features, including Hidden Creatures and Lockie Leonard. She won the WA Screen Award for Production Design. James Ledger is composer-in-residence with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He won the 3MBS National Composers Award in 2004 and has worked on many film and television projects.
Director Christopher Kenworthy said, 'When we first came up with the concept of The Sculptor, I immediately thought of Emma, Jason and James. All three are a blend of originality and experience. They will bring a great deal of passion and depth to the film.”
The Sculptor is about, "a struggling artist who immerses himself in black magic to further his career, but when he has everything he ever dreamed of, the demons come back to haunt his life, his work and his family." The Sculptor is directed by Australian Christopher Kenworthy
Christopher Kenworthy
Christopher Kenworthy is an Australian writer and film director. He is the director of The Sculptor.In 2004 he directed The Dream Sequence, a series of experimental web-based films...
, who co-wrote and co-produced with Chantal Bourgault. Filming took place in Perth, Australia during early 2008. The film is produced by Skyview Films, a feature film production company established in Perth in 2007. This is the first of three feature films to be produced by the company with The Sickness shooting 2009, and Glimpse following in 2011.
The Technology
The Sculptor was shot with the Red One digital camera. It is capable of recording image data at resolutions up to 4096 x 2304, directly to flash or hard disk storage. American director Steven Soderbergh has been quoted as saying that "this is the camera I've been waiting for my whole career: jaw-dropping imagery recorded onboard a camera light enough to hold with one hand. Red is going to change everything." Cinematographer Jason Thomas flew over to Fox Studios in Sydney to test out the Red One camera. On his return he said, "The hype is to be believed. The workflow, resolution, weight, camera features and the rest are unmatched. Forget the whole Film vs Digital debate; this capture system is something again and more. The Red One stands alone."The Crew and Cast
The main cast is Paul David-Goddard, Melanie VallejoMelanie Vallejo
- Films :* The Sculptor .... Renee* Dying Breed .... Rebecca-TV work:* Winners and Losers .... Sophie Wong* Dance Academy ABC .... Dana Strong* Packed to the Rafters Channel 7 .... Kat...
, Georgina Andrews
Georgina Andrews
Georgina Andrews is an Australian actress best known for her recurring role as Heather Pryor in the television soap opera Neighbours. She plays a leading role in the feature film The Sculptor .-External links:*...
, Matt Penny and Gordon Honeycombe
Gordon Honeycombe
Ronald Gordon Honeycombe is an author, playwright and stage actor, well known in the United Kingdom as a national television newscaster....
.
The production team includes cinematographer Jason Thomas, production designer Emma Fletcher and composer James Ledger, with additional music being provided by the Trembling Blue Stars
Trembling Blue Stars
Trembling Blue Stars is a London-based band that currently includes members Robert Wratten and Beth Arzy . Begun as a side project of Wratten's previous band Northern Picture Library, Trembling Blue Stars became Wratten's main band when Northern Picture Library broke up in 1995...
.
Jason Thomas has worked on everything from news gathering to 35mm drama, and has won nine awards from the Australian Cinematographers Society
Australian Cinematographers Society
The Australian Cinematographers Society is an Australian organisation established in 1958 for cinematographers to meet and discuss the issues that affected them...
, including 3 Gold Awards. Emma Fletcher has worked as art director and production designer on TV series and features, including Hidden Creatures and Lockie Leonard. She won the WA Screen Award for Production Design. James Ledger is composer-in-residence with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He won the 3MBS National Composers Award in 2004 and has worked on many film and television projects.
Director Christopher Kenworthy said, 'When we first came up with the concept of The Sculptor, I immediately thought of Emma, Jason and James. All three are a blend of originality and experience. They will bring a great deal of passion and depth to the film.”