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Dress and Script Rehearsal
Hello everyone. I feel like it has been forever since I last posted. Probably because it has! Since I last blogged we have had a crew meeting, and two dress and script rehearsals! During our last crew...
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Published in League City’s Press
Hi, Judith B. Shields here. I just wanted to give a quick update. We’ve been in the middle of filming for the last two weeks and we have one week to go. I am amazed at the progress we’ve made. Thank...
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Moments from the University
Here is small sneak peak of some moments in the first 10 minutes of Frankenstein’s Monster. Professor lectures on the Hippocratic oath. Victor (Dustin Sturgill–left) is being convinced to enjoy life...
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Small World
I found this song accompanying me as I was lost in thought the other night. The guys on stage playing it were covering it like a Widespread Panic tune which I absolutely loved. When I actually started...
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Pictures from the takes
Hi everyone! Judith B. Shields here. I just wanted to share some moments from the shoot. Here we have a few moments from when Victor Frankenstein returns home and also a shot of young William...
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Steam is Best
What if steam really could be used to bring someone back to life? The first of the great Greek philosophers, Thales, once spoke of water as the origin of everything. Even today, through the experiments...
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It’s Alive! Word from the filming front.
I am very thankful for last weekend. Everyone worked hard together and we recreated Victor Frankenstein’s lab. Special credit goes to Chris Lowe and his amazing set design. I don’t know what was my...
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The 1918 Sterling Movie House
Many things made Giddings an attractive location for the Weird West Fest. In addition to the historic train depot, we will be having a very special event in a century old movie house, the Sterling...
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First Official Poster Released
This is our first official poster design for Frankenstein’s Monster. Are you ready? Filed under: Crew Blog Tagged: art, design, film, First Step Cinematics, frankenstein, horror, mary shelley, monster,...
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We have two Houston events coming up in Summer: Comicpolooza and ApolloCon. Both will have different panelists and subjects. In this post, we will highlight what we’re doing at Comicpolooza–the...
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Ahoy Everyone!
We would like to thank the Elissa for the generous opportunity to film aboard. We had fun! This weekend will be our last production date. From there–we will focus more on our post production. Below we...
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First Step Cinematics LLC
First Step Cinematics LLC finally has its Facebook page up. As a new Texas startup, it is an exciting challenge to build this group. It has been quiet on the blog, but that doesn’t mean we’ve...
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Film editing “Frankenstein’s Monster”
I’ve cut at least 13 scenes in the last 10 days. Basically my brain is the consistency of V8 now, and I live in constant dread that the tops of people’s heads are going to drift out-of-frame. Filed...
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Special Offer For Comicpolooza Attendees (Houston, TX)
First Step Cinematics, LLC will have a booth at Comicpalooza to promote Frankenstein’s Monster. Comicpalooza takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center from May 24-26th. Our Comicpalooza...
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How to Film on a Budget Panel at Comicpalooza (Houston, TX)
We have the room and time confirmed: Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am Panel Room 3 Comicpalooza at the George R. Brown Convention Center Please be sure to stop by our exhibitor’s booth in the...
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A fantastic interview with Indie-Loop
Thank you guys again. This interview is with Judith B. Shields and gives some small insight to being a producer. http://indie-loop.com/q5-judithb-shields/ Filed under: Crew Blog Tagged: blog, film,...
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Comicpalooza
We loved Comicpalooza! The staff was awesome and we had a great time at our forum, “How to Film on a Budget”. The audience asked good questions and we enjoyed speaking with everyone and sharing our...
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Our First Trailer and Fundraiser for Spring Competitions
It’s time! After a long wait we’ve finished post-production [thank you guys] and we’re now entering the independent film circuit. Below is our very first trailer. To also help continue our momentum on...
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We’re going to San Antonio!
Hi everyone, First off, we’d like to sincerely thank those who supported us with the Indie Go-Go campaign for the Spring 2013 Competitions. We are touched by your generosity. We have great news! We’re...
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Frankenstein's Monster - An Indie Steampunk Film
Reblogged from STEAMED!: I’m standing on the platform of the airship, docked in sultry Houston, Texas. I take off my hat and fan my face with it as I offer my other hand to Judith B. Shields, the...
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