ZOMBIE NERD (my first short fim) Looking for feedback at DVinfo.net

Peter Reynolds · November 26th, 2006, 08:31 PM

Hello there!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I finished my first film - Zombie Nerd. It's a 5-minute short film we made for the Toronto 24-hour film challenge. We classify it as a horror-comedy, or "horromedy" but I'll let you make up your own mind ;)

The entire film was written, shot and edited in only 24-hours. Thirty teams competed in the challenge, each having to incorporate the same four elements in their film

- Horror genre
- Bottle of TFC poison
- Latex Gloves
- The word "Legend"

I'm looking for feedback, as this was my first attempt. I was the director, cinematographer and editor - so any blame will rest squarely on my shoulders. The praise will go to my wonderful cast, and amazing production team.

Thanks in advance for your comments. Enjoy the film.

Peter

ZOMBIE NERD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCRKmTq5K-Y

Van Zijl Loots · November 27th, 2006, 06:22 AM

Nice work, kudos to the art department, and the gaffer. The story is entertaining and the acting was quite good. For a first short film, you did pretty well. Keep it real...

Regards
Van Zijl

Dino Santoro · November 27th, 2006, 08:58 AM

Hey Peter,

I saw your film at the screening last Friday. I thought it was very funny and the makeup was great as well.

Peter Reynolds · November 27th, 2006, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. It was quite the experience, though wearing the diretor/DOP/editor hat can be rather tiring :)

Van Zijl - I agree that kudos belong to the actors and crew. We also had a terrific makeup artist who had worked on Dawn of the Dead. You couldn't ask for better.

Dino - Glad you enjoyed it. Did you come to to afterparty? What film were you involved in? That whole evening was a bit of a blur, so it's possible we met.

In any case, onward to the next project - potentially the sequel to Zombie Nerd - Zombie Nerd II: Making of a Legend.

Cheers!

Peter

Derrick A.Jones · December 2nd, 2006, 12:37 PM

Great film man. everything was good. Acting was nice and liked the story. That guy just didnt have any kind of luck..lol

Nice movie

Dino Santoro · December 9th, 2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Reynolds

Thanks for the feedback guys. It was quite the experience, though wearing the diretor/DOP/editor hat can be rather tiring :)

Van Zijl - I agree that kudos belong to the actors and crew. We also had a terrific makeup artist who had worked on Dawn of the Dead. You couldn't ask for better.

Dino - Glad you enjoyed it. Did you come to to afterparty? What film were you involved in? That whole evening was a bit of a blur, so it's possible we met.

In any case, onward to the next project - potentially the sequel to Zombie Nerd - Zombie Nerd II: Making of a Legend.

Cheers!

Peter

Hey Peter,

Yes I came to the afterparty and we very well might have met. Our film was "The Possessed". Here's a link to the film on my website. If it doesn't work on your computer, try opening the one that says dial up:

http://dinosantoro.com/The%20Possess...8cable%29.html

Hope you like it!

Peter Reynolds · December 13th, 2006, 11:37 PM

Hi Dino.

We did like your film. In fact, all of us thought the "cross in the eye" was the best death scene of the festival. Simple, yet very effective. Nice job.

I'm interested to know what you gear you used. We shot on an Canon Xl1 and edited using Premier Pro.

Feel free to email me at info@fortherecordproductions.com

Look foward to hearing from you.

Best.

Peter

Dino Santoro · December 18th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Thanks Peter,

I really appreciate your feedback. We used the DVX100B for most of the footage, except the underwater scene where we used a DVX100A in a housing. For editing we used Final Cut Pro 5. We used two sennheiser booms for mics.

Feel free to email me if you have other questions at info@dinosantoro.com.

Dino

Henrik Holmberg · January 24th, 2007, 06:18 AM

I enjoyed this. Looking forward to see your next movie.

November 26th, 2006, 08:31 PM	#1
Peter Reynolds New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 20	ZOMBIE NERD (my first short fim) Looking for feedback Hello there! I just wanted to let everyone know that I finished my first film - Zombie Nerd. It's a 5-minute short film we made for the Toronto 24-hour film challenge. We classify it as a horror-comedy, or "horromedy" but I'll let you make up your own mind ;) The entire film was written, shot and edited in only 24-hours. Thirty teams competed in the challenge, each having to incorporate the same four elements in their film - Horror genre - Bottle of TFC poison - Latex Gloves - The word "Legend" I'm looking for feedback, as this was my first attempt. I was the director, cinematographer and editor - so any blame will rest squarely on my shoulders. The praise will go to my wonderful cast, and amazing production team. Thanks in advance for your comments. Enjoy the film. Peter ZOMBIE NERD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCRKmTq5K-Y

November 27th, 2006, 06:22 AM	#2
Van Zijl Loots Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 31	Zombie Nerd Nice work, kudos to the art department, and the gaffer. The story is entertaining and the acting was quite good. For a first short film, you did pretty well. Keep it real... Regards Van Zijl

November 27th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#4
Peter Reynolds New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 20	Thanks for the feedback Thanks for the feedback guys. It was quite the experience, though wearing the diretor/DOP/editor hat can be rather tiring :) Van Zijl - I agree that kudos belong to the actors and crew. We also had a terrific makeup artist who had worked on Dawn of the Dead. You couldn't ask for better. Dino - Glad you enjoyed it. Did you come to to afterparty? What film were you involved in? That whole evening was a bit of a blur, so it's possible we met. In any case, onward to the next project - potentially the sequel to Zombie Nerd - Zombie Nerd II: Making of a Legend. Cheers! Peter

December 2nd, 2006, 12:37 PM	#5
Derrick A.Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Petersburg,FL Posts: 94	Great film man. everything was good. Acting was nice and liked the story. That guy just didnt have any kind of luck..lol Nice movie __________________ This is what i do for the love of Video Production.. Derrick Jones..........

January 24th, 2007, 06:18 AM	#9
Henrik Holmberg New Boot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sthlm sweden Posts: 24	I enjoyed this. Looking forward to see your next movie. __________________ New horror scripts for indie filmmakers www.horror-scripts.com

November 27th, 2006, 08:58 AM	#3
Dino Santoro Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 82	Hey Peter, I saw your film at the screening last Friday. I thought it was very funny and the makeup was great as well.

December 13th, 2006, 11:37 PM	#7
Peter Reynolds New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 20	Hi Dino. We did like your film. In fact, all of us thought the "cross in the eye" was the best death scene of the festival. Simple, yet very effective. Nice job. I'm interested to know what you gear you used. We shot on an Canon Xl1 and edited using Premier Pro. Feel free to email me at info@fortherecordproductions.com Look foward to hearing from you. Best. Peter

December 18th, 2006, 01:49 PM	#8
Dino Santoro Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 82	Thanks Peter, I really appreciate your feedback. We used the DVX100B for most of the footage, except the underwater scene where we used a DVX100A in a housing. For editing we used Final Cut Pro 5. We used two sennheiser booms for mics. Feel free to email me if you have other questions at info@dinosantoro.com. Dino