Opening Music Track

I was running over the opening sequence of our yet to be named zombie film and decided it'd be awesome to get a blues sounding guitar whining along with the actors' walk sequence. Guitar in hand, I tried to compose a basic instrumental blues beat that didn't sound like a total rip-off of guitarists much better than myself. It soon became clear that it would be an uphill battle.

Last night as I was hanging out with my youth group in a local coffeehouse, Calico Jack a local blues/folk rock artist from the band Fair Clara was performing. He's got a unique, gutsy blues tone and his opening song would be perfect to intro our upcoming film. So I waited around until the set was over, introduced myself, bought a CD, talked to him about using his stuff and BOOM, opening track fah yer film, right dare.

He's got some good stuff, I'd recommend checking it out here.

Zombie Makeup Test

This week we've been working on getting some makeup layouts together to test out the liquid latex. I ashamedly admit that I've spent more time in the makeup aisle this past week than I care to think about. Hopefully it will look convincing. The latex, tissue, and Mehron bruise wheel gives a nice rotting, wrinkly look. This photo is a simple thrown together mockup that took about ten minutes to finish. Once we add our batch of fake blood, we'll be looking pretty ghoulish.

"Yeah, I know I'm ugly... I said to a bartender, 'Make me a zombie.' He said 'God beat me to it.' "

-Rodney Dangerfield

Preproduction Update

This week marks the beginning of preproduction for our zombie film. Our latex and makeup came in the mail yesterday so we'll begin costuming soon. We've also scouted several shooting locations and gotten approval to use the Lincoln Bookstore for one of our vital scenes. (Thanks again Wendy!) 

We've still got several props to acquire and have a few logistics to work out, but everything is moving along on time. Shooting should begin next week.