It's been a while since we actually worked on a short film. If you don't count "Anima" or "Don't_Pan|c" due to their lack of dialogue, then you might actually call Emerald Express our first official short film. And did we ever jump in with both feet!
The story takes place in Moncton NB, Canada, a small city
serving as the router hub for the Transatlantic Communication Cable known as
the Emerald Express. The city was target due to its lower population of only
about 140 000 and its strategic significance as a military communication relay
and is now overrun by the victims of a terrible chemical weapon that attacks
the brain effectively turning people into flesh-eating zombies.
I won't get into the plot to avoid spoiling the story but this film is meant to be both artistic and a fast paced action/ horror flick.
This weekend we filmed the two biggest scenes. In total about 50 people got involved with the production including actors, hair and makeup, recruiting, zombie extras, security etc. It is by far the largest scale project we have ever taken on! Here are some screenshots taken from the first shoot:
At the end of both nights 50 people went home and had the best showers of their lives!
Stay tuned for more updates,
Richard
