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

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

More production crew update

Earlier today, I met Kendrick and Giana during the opening of SIGPAT Photo Exhibit. I talked to them about this film and if they are willing to join. They're both in and so as Rogin who I was able to talk him after I discuss with Kendrick and Giana the plan.

So far I don't have specific roles for them but eventually, I'll be meeting with them soon for their specific roles of the film but Kendrick will be my DOP (Director of Photography).

And earlier tonight, I was able to talk with Victor Ian Covarrubias about this project and to be my Character Designer for the potential costumes of our main characters. He's in. I will be in touch with him as soon as he's done with his open house of their new school in Manila and likewise as soon as my story is done.

For this, here's the list of the crew who are in and their roles in order:

Tennyl Dehm Canlas - Director, Producer, Writer
Danica Jane Follero - Senior Production Assistant
Kiko Miranda - Story and Creative Consultant
Kendrick Rico - Director of Photography
Victor Ian Covarrubias - Character Designer
Marjorie Escobar & Lisamae "Chut" Villavieja- Costume Design Supervisors
Giana Andrion - Production Assistant
Zoe Cuevo - Production Assistant (Pending)
Danie Alted Nebrija - Co-writer, boom operator (Pending)


I will update the list from time to time. So far, so good! We are slowly building our team for this project. :)

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Tennyl Dehm Canlas

Production reset

It's been weeks since the last update.

First, I've completed the 3D modeling and texturing of the Tie Fighters, the Falcon and the Star Destroyer. I uploaded some on my Facebook account before I officially deactivated last Saturday and on my Instagram account. Feedbacks went well.

2nd my draft story didn't went well because I feel nothing about it. I don't feel making about story that takes place between Episode III and IV because we already know what happen especial Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One were already in place.

And since Amir can't fully commit (although he really wants to) due to his commitment with other school work and projects, I decided to let him focus on those things first and I will hand the story treatment from now on.

And to this, I decided to reset the storyline and start fresh again. Back to square one...