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As an actor I have to audition to get actor parts. So I thought, "Why not shoot a short preview for my half-hour sci-fi comedy script "The Gallant".
Logline: The small crew of the salvage vessel, The Gallant, is excited in finding a large container adrift in deep space, however its contents are worthless and now a scary creature is loose.
DAY 1: Sunday May 29, 2011 "THE MARLONS".
- The show's deep space bad guys and the bane of Captain Stone's dream of easy, forbidden salvage.
It was nice to have Garry N. Little working together with Jason Wingham and Micheal Cound again. They performed the deep-space aliens the Marlons. "Fish" quips Captain Stone.
The actors were professional as well as creative with their wardrobes. The crew did well and the Hair/ Make-up women were wonderful and helpful.
Eddy and Fernanda took most of the stills. Juhli Caldwell took the rest. Bob Phipps supplied some interesting props and wardrobe.
DAY 2: "THE GALLEY" and "The crew quarters". July.
The Galley shoot was interesting as Cook's special effect gimmick was tricky. Sam Bob proved to be a real treasure to the scene.
It was great practice for the actors and for me as an actor and director. (Not to mention my lighting.)
DAY 3: "THE CARGO BAY" We were only able to use a small container in half the warehouse isle as it was unexpectedly busy and the place was almost full. The day was short and sweet and we had a good time.
DAY 4: August 14, 2011 "Narrator" and "Computer". I ran into Eugene Lipinski and he kindly offered to voice the "Narrator" as well as offering up his student and neighbour Alvin Parker to be the voice of the ship's "Computer". We had a nice recording session and a few laughs.
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Cast and Crew: (Alphabetical by 1st name)
Alvin Parker - "Computer" (Gallant's Computer Voice).
Bob Phipps - Boom, Props builder, grip.
Curtis Ahenakew - "Samual Yellow Old Star" (Gallant Engineer)
Dave Verdoold - Producer, Camera, set construction & painting.
Eddy Peters - Make-up, Hair & Stills.
Eugene Lipinski - "Narrator" (Intro Voice over).
Fernanda - Day 1 Hair assistant & Stills.
Garry N. Little - "Lord Gazza" (Marlon Commander)
Jason Wingham - "Helper" (Marlon)
Juhli Caldwell - Day 2 additional Stills & Videographer (For EPK)
Mark Redsky - Director, "Skip Stone"(Gallant Captain), Gaffer & Set dec.
Micheal Cound - "Crewman" (Marlon) & Day 2 Camera slate.
Rachelle George - "Blue" (Gallant Salvage Systems Operator)
Sam Bob - "Jimmy Cloud Rider" (Gallant Navigator)
Sarah Kelley - "Cook" (Gallant's Anishian Cook)