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MAKING OF the GREMLINS FAN FILM

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This is the making of the alternate fan sequence I made for the DVD version of the Gremlins 2 "film break" scene. I made it alone, in a two months period, with (computer-enhanced) puppets I re-created for this project. ————————————————— MORE INFO: WHAT IS IT? In the middle of the movie Gremlins 2, there is a sequence where the film seems to break, and where the gremlins invade the projection booth. For the VHS edition in the early 90's, they reshot a special sequence where the VHS tape seemed to be torn apart and in which the gremlins invaded a John Wayne movie. The DVD just kept the original theatrical version. This is the alternate sequence I made, supposed to replace the theatrical one on the DVD. HOW IS IT MADE? The creatures effects are all made with puppets. I made a new mold out of a hard cast of one of the original sculptures from the production. I created a batch of new foam puppets especially for this project. Their performances are enhanced by computer effects, which makes them able to do nearly anything, from running to jumping or facial expressions. The entire shooting takes place in a bluescreen studio, arranged in my basement, in order to superimpose the gremlins in the chosen movies. WHO AM I ? Sacha Feiner - I am a movie and animated movie director, special effects creator and sculptor, in Brussels. I made several short films, documentaries, and cartoons; I also work as a graphist. In 2007 and 2008, I made an animated series and recut trailers that were played at the BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL (largest genre festival in Europe), before each screening. WHY THIS PROJECT? I have been a gremlins fan since I saw the first movie as a kid and it has always been my dream to be part of such a project. I own one of the largest Gremlins collections in the world; tons of merchandising products and several original screen-used props. I am truly passionated with these creatures (and their movies), as well as with special effects. I am lucky enough to be able to afford the whole making of something like this, entirely written, produced and directed by me. HOW LONG AND HOW MUCH? The whole production was two months long. It has been finished on 15th july, 2008. This is a fan, non profit project. I did everything alone, from the filming to the compositing. I only had assistants for the puppeteering. The overall budget, including the purchasing of the original sculpture, the HD and studio equipment, the molding and painting of the puppets and the editing, was about US $3000. This is also an answer to something Joe Dante said in an interview, when the journalist asked why they did not shoot any new alternate sequence for the DVD edition: "I guess there was no budget"! Indeed, the purpose is also to show that it is possible to render a professional, entertaining and well done sequence for... nearly nothing.

Channel: Entertainment
Uploaded: August 24, 2008 at 1:58 am
Author: batgremlin

Length: 0:07:19
Rating: 4.92
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Tags: Gremlins puppet joe dante special effects sacha feiner batman indiana jones goonies exorcist godzilla gizmo mogwai prop

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AskDoleBananas (Sunday 30th of November 2008 07:17:29 PM)
This is so well done. God bless this man. He is a bigger fan than I am.
gilderic (Saturday 29th of November 2008 02:09:08 AM)
Quel travail ! Le résultat est formidable !
showboyninner (Monday 24th of November 2008 11:08:53 AM)
amazing...how on earth did u afford to undertake such a project with no real profits to be made?? u should send ur videos to steven spielberg himself. He will be very impressed. Ur amazing!
Gruwelijkproductions (Saturday 22nd of November 2008 01:49:15 PM)
i wil help you with gremlins 3 !!!! if you want
RoninAquila (Monday 10th of November 2008 07:30:32 PM)
You talked to Mr Speilberg yet? If not PLEASE PLEASE DO SO!! WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR GREMLINS THREE FOR 20 YEARS MAN!!
director459 (Monday 10th of November 2008 01:08:20 PM)
hey I love the grelims can I buy one of those puppets from you
DragonSteadycam (Wednesday 5th of November 2008 07:18:41 AM)
very good! What Software do you use for composeting?
luyt4her (Sunday 16th of November 2008 09:00:39 AM)
he is using an old version of after effects
chief103182 (Monday 3rd of November 2008 04:57:29 PM)
By all means, make Gremlins 3! By the way, best scene in your film was the gremlin with the Gizmo mask singing the song.
futuristique (Saturday 1st of November 2008 04:36:46 AM)
taré va