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Frank Goertzen · April 19th, 2003, 10:28 PM

I moved to a new community to find the greatest and helpful people you could ever hope to encounter in life time here's an example of one of the great locations I have total access too for filming.

http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/bloodroom.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/ghostme.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/sc2.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/spiderroom.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/girl1.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/dogroom.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/house.jpg

OK some of this is concept art(last one only actually) but the rest where shot using regular hi-8 on one of my visits. But this is my most prized locations. I think it's rare when a location takes a life all its own but I think this is absalutley one of those times. There is also an out door theater (in a old fashioned greek style) around the back I haven't capture that footage as of yet...also the house shot isn't the whole then there is a tower that sticks out the front middle...but it wouldn't fit into the frame.

I reall think there should be a 'showcase' area where everyone can share there projects. ENJOY.

P.S Here's the real kicker this location is at least worth....ohh 12 some million dollars....and I get it for a grand total of $0000000.00 =)

Ken Tanaka · April 19th, 2003, 10:50 PM

Looks creepy and abandoned. What is the nature and history of the property? Is it near Toronto?

John Locke · April 19th, 2003, 11:30 PM

More blood room scenes, please.

Dylan Couper · April 19th, 2003, 11:36 PM

Shiver....
Looks perfect for any horror movie!
Lucky guy!

Rik Sanchez · April 20th, 2003, 06:55 AM

Reminds me of the building in the movie Session 9, great stair well, hope you gets some good shoots while it's still your little secret.

Frank Goertzen · April 20th, 2003, 08:30 AM

Ya it's about 1hour from toronto. And of course I'm making a thriller/horror type movie I mean come on it's not to often you get access to a location like this. I'm also filming some cross over music videos there that will incorporate characters plots from my short.

Charles Papert · April 20th, 2003, 01:22 PM

<<<Reminds me of the building in the movie Session 9>>>

I only post this to tease Chris Hurd, who is convinced I've worked on every movie ever made (obviously not true)! But as it turns out--I DID work on "Session 9"!

It was shot in the Danvers State Mental Hospital in Massachusetts, which has been closed down for 25 years or so. All those creepy murals and dripping walls were original and the real thing, so it was not the most pleasant place to work but really added to the production value. I think it was a fine addition to the horror/thriller genre. And to attempt to make this all relevant to this forum, it was shot on 24P with the Sony 950 (being as this was 2.5 years ago, not a common practice for features at the time). The DP, Uta Briesewitz, currently shoots "The Wire" on 24p for cable and continues to get a great look in that medium.

Nice find Frank, good luck with your projects there. Just don't fall through the floor, eh?

Frank Goertzen · April 21st, 2003, 12:03 AM

I couldn't resist climbing to the very top of the building actually...and of all days I picked the day we had ice rain it was solid ice...not a smart move but I just couldn't resist.

Frank Goertzen · April 21st, 2003, 12:32 AM

http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/blood3.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/countingwall.jpg
http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/inside.jpg
This one is bad quality.

John Locke · April 21st, 2003, 01:13 AM

Really great location. Take full advantage of it.

(Locations are pretty sparse here...the Japanese' favorite word is "No.")

Frank Goertzen · April 21st, 2003, 07:31 AM

I took a moment to watch some of your trailors good style=) I was considering moving to Japan to teach... but I heard a lot of Americans/Canadians couldn't get jobs.

Frank Goertzen · April 24th, 2003, 09:27 AM

http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/snake.jpg

Rob Lohman · April 25th, 2003, 06:45 AM

John,

I'm wondering how you got access to the subway in the Shadow
movie (was a hefty download btw)??

April 19th, 2003, 10:28 PM	#1
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	YOu have to see it to believe it. I moved to a new community to find the greatest and helpful people you could ever hope to encounter in life time here's an example of one of the great locations I have total access too for filming. http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/bloodroom.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/ghostme.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/sc2.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/spiderroom.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/girl1.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/dogroom.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/house.jpg OK some of this is concept art(last one only actually) but the rest where shot using regular hi-8 on one of my visits. But this is my most prized locations. I think it's rare when a location takes a life all its own but I think this is absalutley one of those times. There is also an out door theater (in a old fashioned greek style) around the back I haven't capture that footage as of yet...also the house shot isn't the whole then there is a tower that sticks out the front middle...but it wouldn't fit into the frame. I reall think there should be a 'showcase' area where everyone can share there projects. ENJOY. P.S Here's the real kicker this location is at least worth....ohh 12 some million dollars....and I get it for a grand total of $0000000.00 =) __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 19th, 2003, 10:50 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Looks creepy and abandoned. What is the nature and history of the property? Is it near Toronto? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 19th, 2003, 11:30 PM	#3
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	More blood room scenes, please. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

April 19th, 2003, 11:36 PM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Shiver.... Looks perfect for any horror movie! Lucky guy! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

April 20th, 2003, 06:55 AM	#5
Rik Sanchez ChorizoSmells Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 424	Reminds me of the building in the movie Session 9, great stair well, hope you gets some good shoots while it's still your little secret. __________________ ChorizoSmells Video Barrio Tamatsukuri, Osaka, JAPAN

April 20th, 2003, 08:30 AM	#6
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	Ya it's about 1hour from toronto. And of course I'm making a thriller/horror type movie I mean come on it's not to often you get access to a location like this. I'm also filming some cross over music videos there that will incorporate characters plots from my short. __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 20th, 2003, 01:22 PM	#7
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	<<<Reminds me of the building in the movie Session 9>>> I only post this to tease Chris Hurd, who is convinced I've worked on every movie ever made (obviously not true)! But as it turns out--I DID work on "Session 9"! It was shot in the Danvers State Mental Hospital in Massachusetts, which has been closed down for 25 years or so. All those creepy murals and dripping walls were original and the real thing, so it was not the most pleasant place to work but really added to the production value. I think it was a fine addition to the horror/thriller genre. And to attempt to make this all relevant to this forum, it was shot on 24P with the Sony 950 (being as this was 2.5 years ago, not a common practice for features at the time). The DP, Uta Briesewitz, currently shoots "The Wire" on 24p for cable and continues to get a great look in that medium. Nice find Frank, good luck with your projects there. Just don't fall through the floor, eh? __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

April 21st, 2003, 12:03 AM	#8
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	Roof eh? I couldn't resist climbing to the very top of the building actually...and of all days I picked the day we had ice rain it was solid ice...not a smart move but I just couldn't resist. __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 21st, 2003, 12:32 AM	#9
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	Some more.... http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/blood3.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/countingwall.jpg http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/inside.jpg This one is bad quality. __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 21st, 2003, 01:13 AM	#10
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Really great location. Take full advantage of it. (Locations are pretty sparse here...the Japanese' favorite word is "No.") __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

April 21st, 2003, 07:31 AM	#11
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	Move=) I took a moment to watch some of your trailors good style=) I was considering moving to Japan to teach... but I heard a lot of Americans/Canadians couldn't get jobs. __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 24th, 2003, 09:27 AM	#12
Frank Goertzen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 43	one more http://ooturing.psychz.net/temp/snake.jpg __________________ Patiently Waiting

April 25th, 2003, 06:45 AM	#13
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	John, I'm wondering how you got access to the subway in the Shadow movie (was a hefty download btw)?? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors