The Crew of “The Force Begins: A Star Wars Fan Film”

UPDATED
After a month of searching, I finally found the people to complete the crew line for the Star Wars fan film. I got the team that we ever needed to make this film possible.


Directed: Tennyl Dehm Canlas

Executive Producer: Glenn Marco San Agustin

Assistant Director: Ericka Perez
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STORY TEAM
Story Consultants: Kiko Miranda,
Story Writters: Tennyl Dehm Canlas, Usef Fahmy
Character Designer: Victor Ian Covarrubias
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P.A. TEAM
Production Superisor: Danica “Nica” Jane Follero
Production Assistants: Danie Alted Nebrija, Zoe Cueva, Gianafe Andrion
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COSTUME AND PROPS TEAM
Costume and Props Supervisor: Marjorie Escobar
Costume and Props: Ruffy Gerard Enopia Matarlo, Ayase Shiro
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PHYSICAL & ACTING TEAM
Physical Trainers: Julx Jacob, Andy Andaki, John Lura
Acting & Vocal Trainer: Kiko Miranda

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CAMERA TEAM
Director of Photography: Kendrick Rico
Camera Operator and Assistant: John Renzo Wee
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POST-PRODUCTION TEAM
Video Editor & Visual Effects: Tennyl Dehm Canlas
3D Modeler: Omar Sharif Bael Warad
Music Composers: Ruffy Gerard Enopia Matarlo, Tennyl Dehm Canlas
Voice Dubbing Directors: Tennyl Dehm Canlas, Kiko Miranda

So far these are the people who are on board. These people I’ve selected are not just skillful but also talented, and they share the same vision not just as a filmmaker, but also as an artist and to make dreams a reality. There are few more people are coming on board but I didn’t mention it here yet cause I need to interview them further and confirm their position for this film.

I’m only missing is a Production Designer for our set and design. Nevertheless, we almost complete our production crew lineup. But even with this lineup, we still need to work together as a team. I will organize a proper workflow.

Let’s make the impossible, possible.

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Tennyl Dehm Canlas
Director

Meet the Costume and Props Team

Meet the Costume and Props Team of "A Star Wars Fan Film"

Last Sunday, I was able to talk to Chut, Marjorie and the rest of the group about the costume and props for our film. So far, they strongly positive that they can do it with the given time frame and as long as the design and clothing meet.

For the costumes, we need the right fabric for the main 3 characters which I will be sending the character design by next weekend as Victor Ian Covarrubias and I will be discussing that further via call this weekend. For the extras, we need a similar costumes that is dark tone, military type color that is related to Episode IV, Star Wars Rebels, and Rogue One. I won't bother if they will create a new style as long as it's related to Star Wars.

For the props, likewise they don't have any problem on creating 4 lightsaber (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green and 1 black for the Darksaber), A Madalorian rune helmet, and possible 2-3 stormtroopers.

If our budget is enough, we can additional props like the communication mini tower, creatures, and a ship (side constructed).

We will discuss this further with the whole team this March 4, Saturday.

Also, I find someone who can help with the stunts and combat training for our actors. John Luna and Julx Jacob from Guyz n' Flizick have experienced with martial arts including Arnis and Taekwondo which are very useful for our film. They will be joining in our meeting as well.

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Tennyl Dehm Canlas

A busy Sunday

Earlier today, Nica, Andy and I met with Andy's co-crew dancers at Hiro's photo studio for their unexpected dance shoot for their promotion of their workshop. While setting up, I talked to Nica some important things about our film especially we have a team that can help us. I also asked her to check the blog from time to time for her to get updated.

After the shoot, I went home to contact Chut. I asked her if I can meet with the costume and props group within this week. She texted me back after 15 mins, and officially we will have a meeting on Wednesday at 6pm at KCC to discuss further about the plans of the costume and props.

Currently, I'm finalizing the story treatment for me to present with Sir Kiko, Rogin and the rest of the story group tomorrow before our rehearsal of Sir Kiko's theater play. We'll see from there.

I might have a general meeting with the whole MediaBro team on March 4 but it's still tentative but hopefully will happen for everyone to aware that we have this big project coming this August.

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Tennyl Dehm Canlas

1st Visual Effects update

I've been working on the visual effects these past few days as side finalizing the draft of the story. I finished the 1st phase last week. Basically it is were the potential 3D models for the visual effects are being created, texture and do a studio and light testing before going for phase 2.

Phase 2 is were the live footage and the CGI/3D model are in place for motion tracking, and several draft test. Phase 3 is were visual details and enhancements added.

Here's a quick demo of the video. Take not that this is only Phase 3, there's still one more phase to do for further enhancement. Plus it's in 4K.

I've shown it on Instagram and to my story group. They were amazed about it even though it's only phase 3. I'm really confident about it. The next and last phase which phase 4 it is were final compositing happen like more visual enhancements and effects before adding it to the final editing stage. After this, my next task will be explosions and other visual effects.

For this weekend, I'll be concentrating finishing up the story treatment of the film and present it to the story group with Kiko Miranda, Rogin and the rest this Monday. They will help me to do a proper screenplay.

Also, I really need to find an Assistant Director to help accomplish my task and to help off load some of my task. Currently, I have 2 jobs as of the moment (4 including helping Kiko and this film). So I kinda need to off load some of it but the problem is I can't find someone who can really help me. If I can't find someone before the end of the month, I might be working by my on and that adds pressure to my workload. I hope I can find one soon.

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Tennyl Dehm Canlas