Baetylus is a biblical word that was used to describe sacred
stones that were supposedly endowed with life. According to ancient
sources, these objects of worship were meteorites, which were dedicated to
the gods or revered as symbols of the gods themselves.
Screening
Baetylus will have its premier at the BAFTA cinema and will also be entered into film festivals worldwide.
Shooting Format - Arri Alexa
Our chosen format is the latest industry standard digital
camera, the Arri Alexa. Since it’s release it has been praised by the industry’s
greatest Cinematographers, convincing even the largest advocates of 35mm film. The
films this year that have shot with the Alexa include ‘Drive’, starring Ryan Gosling and Lars Von Trier's ‘Melancholia’.
Special Effects
Brighton based company, Brighton Fireworks, have a specialised team that deal exclusively with pyrotechnics for film and television. Having just been commissioned by the BBC to create a meteorite explosion we jumped at the opportunity to collaborate.
We will be using Professional Post Production studios in both London and Budapest, Hungary, for grading and CGI.
CREW
Director – Ben Marshall
Baetylus is the fourth short film that Ben Marshall has written and directed. Ben has a background in theatre and performance and began to direct stage plays while still at college. This led into a fascination for moving image that eventually progressed into the world of film after gaining admission to the accredited BA Film and Television degree course at London College of Communication, University of the Arts. Over the past 3 years Ben has worked on a large number of professional and independent films. Baetylus is his graduation film for his degree course and goes back to his country roots, set against the backdrop of the village he grew up in.
Producer – Tamas Mesmer
Tamas Mesmer has made a name for himself by self-producing a number of cult films and music videos, gaining himself a large online following. Hailing from Budapest, Hungary, Tamas has been working in the UK since joining the University of the Arts London and has been continuing to self-produce projects that have gathered attention amongst London based Production Companies.
www.tamasmesmer.com
Cinematographer – Arthur Loveday
Arthur Loveday is a rising Cinematographer hailing from the West of England, who has made his stamp in London, shooting Music Videos for emerging and established artists. His visual flare was born from a love for photography and his intelligent manipulation of light has transferred over to the world of narrative film.
http://www.arthurloveday.com/
1st Assistant Director - Pandora Showan
Having worked on multiple Feature Films, Pandora Showan already has a solid background in production. Integral in the creation of Baetylus, Pandora works side by side with both the Director and Producer to bring the film to life.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3904942/
Shooting Dates
Baetylus begins principal photography on the 5th of December and finishes on the 12th
Cast
Baetylus is currently casting. We have two weeks ahead of us to audition an exciting list of potential characters.
Location
Baetylus is shooting in the beautiful village of Findon, located at the bottom of the rolling hills of the South Downs. After searching high and low for the perfect location we finally found the ideal period barn nestled in the valley of Long Furlong. Long Furlong Barn was built in 1850 and has the perfect characteristics to compliment the ominous tone of Baetylus; large oak doors, secret hatches and miles of surrounding farmland.
