Year In Review Albert Art x Director Showreel (HD)

2012 Recap So, you may have noticed I do some film and video work from time to time when not doing comics or painting toys. This year I completed a two-year indie short film called '451' a short fan film based on the work of Ray Bradbury. I've also been experimenting with stop motion animation, and shooting promotional work for small local businesses. I've cut together a selection of my work in a new showreel and hope to be doing even more in the New Year.

Homeless Quatchi and Friends has been growing in popularity with each event I've attended. Currently at two issues of former-Olympic mascot misadventures, I plan on finishing the short series in 2013 in time for Fan Expo Vancouver (April) and Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (May). The response has been very positive, though some parents aren't interested in showing this comic to their kids despite the G rated content.

I've also been painting up a storm of custom vinyl toys, and videogame themed paintings which have proved popular with gamers and toy collectors. Glad fans are enjoying it all because I'm having fun making them. I do take commissions, and all toys up for sale.

I've also been using Google+ quite extensively and I've been happy with the engagement with all sorts of users. The mobile App is also quite good. Feel free to check out my stuff at +Albert Art  +The Homeless Quatchi Project +ALBERT ART CREATIVE 

This year was pretty busy, so long to 2012, and hello to 2013.
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451 SHORT FILM OFFICIAL ONLINE PREMIERE

Online Premiere

So I've been working on a short film, on and off since early 2011. After a long and stressful post production period, the film is finally finished. I decided to go with a Halloween digital premiere on Wednesday October 31 on http://451film.com

The film is based on Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. I had read the novel many years ago when I had graduated from film school. At the time I spent many hours in the local public library writing stories, reading and borrowing books since I was an unemployed starving animator. What struck me the most about  Fahrenheit 451 was the way in which Bradbury described the futuristic dystopian world. The images that came to my mind really stuck with me, and I think it was the combination of seeing the work of Syd Mead along with reading Fahrenheit 451 that sparked my imagination, leaving a long lasting impression.

back then  I didn't know that François Truffaut made a film version in the 60s until much later, as well I didn't think I'd ever attempt a short film adaptation.

Inspiration for the film came years later in 2010, when I discovered there was Fahrenheit 451 the graphic novel. The images in my mind had come to life on the stunning pages of The Authorized Adaptation and it was then that the possibility of a modern live-action version didn't seem so far fetched. And so I enlisted the help of local Vancouver artist, Daryl Mandryk for concept art on the infamous Mechanical Hound, which served as inspiration for the production. And the rest is history.

As an independent filmmaker, it's always difficult finding the right help on a shoestring budget. There's not much room to negotiate and there are times when options look slim to none. "Should I keep going, or should I quit?" It's hard on the wallet for self-funded productions dealing with people who don't necessarily understand the restraints of no-budget filmmaking. No kickstarter. No indiegogo. Asking for help is necessary, but being honest with your filmmaking situation is a requirement. Some doors will open, while plenty of others will be slammed.

I'm very lucky to have found the right help for my short films. Many talented people that take time out of their 'higher' paid jobs on a short interesting project. When all the stress of production is over, it becomes clear that the rocky ride of indie filmmaking is totally worth the journey.

As Ray Bradbury said, "the things that you do, should be the things that you love, and the things that you love, should be things that you do", and I love making movies and collaborating with like-minded people.

451 FAN FILM OCT 31 RELEASE DATE

The long awaited Fahrenheit 451 Fan Film will be released on OCtober 31, 2012. Yes, Halloween. Tune into http://451film.com to watch the film tomorrow!

451 FAN FILM POSTERS

SHORT FILM UPDATE

I've been hard at working trying to complete my latest short film "451". The film is based on Fahrenheit 451, by author Ray Bradbury. It's been over a year of work, but it is finally nearing the end. As with all independently funded projects, there have been a lot of delays, and long stretches of worry of whether I would be able to finish the production. (451 was in production for a year before Ray Bradbury passed away.)

The release date of the short has been pushed back from August to mid-late September. Hopefully nothing else will delay the film!


New posters have been uploaded to the site. Feel free to check it out! http://451film.com 
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451 Short Film Trailer Fahrenheit 451

451


It has been a long time coming. In fact, a year and a half in the making. From script, to final this short film has been a labour of love. A challenge, and learning experience.


I'm happy to unveil to all fans of Ray Bradbury, a short fan film based on Fahrenheit 451.


There may be lots of exciting films at this year's San Diego Comic Con, keeping geeks salivating, but I do wonder if there's a Ray Bradbury tribute, or panel. I've been too busy with this short film to know what's going on.




The Official Homepage http://451film.com