“Night Light” - short film
Finally, finally, finally, a narrative production to work on and I can hardly wait. “Night Light” is the brainchild of director Mark Mullenkamp with whom I shot “Lure” late last year. It’s a fantastic idea that revolves around a child who’s afraid of the dark only to find that the darkness on one night ends up saving his life.
We’re shooting with my old friend the Panasonic VariCam provided by Alternative Rentals. It’s a nine page script and we’ve got two days to shoot it.
This is by far and away the deepest into darkness I’ve gone with regards to the image. We’ll see if it was too much. It reminds me of what Gordon Willis said about playing in the darkness when he remembers “Godfather II”, “I might have gone too far at times.” We’ll see.
At any rate, without a doubt it’ll be one of the best short films I’ve worked on. The story is simple but strong, the visuals dark but dramatic. This is definitely a project I can’t wait to see finished and soon!
Mark directs his young actor. He did a fabulous job working with someone so young.
The killer enters.
Clothespin art. Someone had way too much times on their hands.
Show specs:
Director/Prod/Writer: Mark Mullenkamp
Prod: Sara M.
Assist Dir: Doug E.
Cinematographer: Eric G. Petersen
Cam Assist: Marvin T.
Cam Assist: Venessa
Gaffer: Josh D.
Grip: John David D.
Prod. Design: Jamin McKeever
Actor: James McCarthy (Bill)
Actor: Michael Arnold (Little Bill)
Actor: Scott Peat (Silhouette)
Alternative Rentals
Panasonic VariCam
Fujinon HAe 13 x 4.5B Cine Style Wide Angle Zoom Lens (4.5 to 59mm)
Panasonic 17″ LCD Monitor w/waveform
OConnor 2575
Chapman-Leonard
Super PeeWee
Wooden Nickel
1-ton Package
Dedo kit
Kino Flo 4′ 2-bank
Assortment of lights under 1K