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The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]

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"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - Day 2
OK, so it's official now. I'm a film maker!


Surfs Up!

About 75% of "The Key to Annabel Lee" was shot at this location (high surf and all)
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Diane Ayala Goldner and Corrie Shenigo

Diane Ayala Goldner and Corrie Shenigo
(Staci Layne Wilson photo)


"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - Corrie Shenigo and Diane Ayala Goldner, me on camera, Staci Layne Wilson directing

Actors Corrie Shenigo and Diane Ayala Goldner up
(Shem Byron photo)


Diane Ayala Goldner and Corrie Shenigo - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

Diane Ayala Goldner and Corrie Shenigo scene
(Shem Byron photo)


Corrie Shenigo scene

Corrie Shenigo and Diane Ayala Goldner with the director
(Shem Byron photo)


Corrie Shenigo and Diane Ayala Goldner scene

Corrie Shenigo and Diane Ayala Goldner sequence
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - Diane Ayala Goldner and Staci Layne Wilson

Diane Ayala Goldner and Staci Layne Wilson
(Shem Byron photo)


This was taken just a few minutes before a huge 12 foot wave came in out of nowhere and wiped Staci, me, AND all the camera equiptment out. Ouch! We were able to salvage most of the footage, and other than being completly under water for a few seconds, and some scrapea and blood, we were both OK. Camera equiptment, not OK. I had to let go of the camera and grab Staci to keep her from being pulled out to sea

Staci Layne Wilson surf sequence...
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - Staci Layne Wilson scene

(Shem Byron photo)


Staci Layne Wilson heavy surf scene (this is where we should have wrapped this seg)

(Shem Byron photo)


"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - DP/Camera Op/Steadicam Op

(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Staci Layne Wilson enduring all for her first film "The Key to Annabel Lee".
The next wave (a rogue) wiped out Staci, me, and my B camera (which was
still filming while submerged). It was either save the camera or save Staci.
(Enzo Giobbe clip in Adobe Flash)


I disassembled the camera, blew all the water out, and then left it to dry for two weeks. But too much salt water for too many minutes under water took it toll. RIP

Ouch! That $5K B camera 100% died, as well as its external drive and SDHC cards.
I was able to salvage most of the footage from that B cam via its B/U media drive


"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - Staci Layne Wilson & DP Enzo Giobbe

The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych] - Staci Layne Wilson scene (2011)
My light was ever changing, so I had to really stay on top of keeping a constant
scene by scene matching working stop for this entire Annabel Lee film sequence
(Annette Ashlie Slomka photo)


Enzo Giobbe, Andrew Karsch, Staci Layne Wilson

(Annette Ashlie Slomka photo)


Behind the Scenes...
Staci Layne Wilson (Writer/Actor/Director), Enzo Giobbe (DP)
(FlipSD video in Adobe Flash by Annette Ashlie Slomka)


Yes, Staci is an EXCELLENT director, but then, we all knew that!

The Director telling me the Steadicam shots she wants while I set the stop
(Annette Ashlie Slomka photo)


Enzo Giobbe, Steadicam Operator, "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

"The Key to Annabel Lee" - Production Steadicam Operator (2011)
Cherilyn Wilson scene
(Annette Ashlie Slomka photo)


"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - With actor Cherilyn Wilson and Writer/Director, Staci Layne Wilson

Actor Cherilyn Wilson up - Staci Layne Wilson directing a Steadicam shot
(Annette Ashlie Slomka photo)


Enzo Giobbe & Staci Layne Wilson

That's a wrap for this triptych Annabel Lee character!
DP Enzo Giobbe & Writer/Actor/Director, Staci Layne Wilson (2011)
(Annette Ashlie Slomka photo)


Cherilyn Wilson, Cherilyn Wilson, Cherilyn Wilson...

Actor Cherilyn Wilson
(Staci Layne Wilson photo)


Nivek Ogre as the Narrator - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

Actor/Composer/Musician Nivek Ogre as The Narrator
(on set with my original lighting for this scene)
"The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" (2011)
(Enzo Giobbe iPhone photo)


Nivek Ogre as the Narrator - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

Nivek Ogre, "The Narrator"
(Enzo Giobbe supplied frame grab)


Nivek Ogre as the Narrator - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

Nivek Ogre (doll scene sequence)
(Enzo Giobbe supplied frame grab)


Nivek Ogre as the Narrator - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

Nivek Ogre (narration scene sequence - Steadicam sound take)
(Enzo Giobbe supplied frame grab)


Nivek Ogre as the Narrator - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]"

Nivek Ogre doll scene sequence (on the my field monitor)
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Staci Layne Wilson, Enzo Giobbe, Frank Woodward, Brian Feeny, Nivek Ogre

"The gangs all here..."
(L to R) Director Staci Layne Wilson, DP Enzo Giobbe, Frank H. Woodward
(reflector and HMI lights), Brian Feeny (mic boom operator), actor Nivek Ogre
(not in photo, Terrence Kelsey, stills photographer and FlipFlyer™ assistant).
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Frank H. Woodward, Nivek Ogre, Brian Feeny, Terrence Kelsey - "The Key to Annabel Lee [a woman in triptych]" - 2011

Waiting for that elusive "Magic Hour" (actually, more like "magic 10 minutes" ;)
(L to R) Frank H. Woodward, Nivek Ogre, Brian Feeny, Terrence Kelsey.
(Staci Layne Wilson photo)


Brian Feeny, Frank Woodward, actor Nivek Ogre (with key), and DP Enzo Giobbe

"Magic Hour"
(L to R) Brian Feeny, Frank Woodward, actor Nivek Ogre (with key), and me
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Enzo Giobbe & the HD FlipFlyer rig

Using my mini cam stabilizer rig invention, the FlipFlyer™ (AKA the SteadyFlip™)
(one of several different stabilizers and specialized cam rigs I used on this show)
(L to R), my FlipFlyer rig, me, Frank H. Woodward (looking aghast at the FlipFlyer)
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Enzo Giobbe & the HD FlipFlyer rig running over big rocks and through lots of ocean water

My FlipFlyer™ rig and specially modified 24fps Flip allow me to get shots that would
not be achievable with any other cam/rig combo. Very specialized use, but essential
(Terrence Kelsey photo)


Director Staci Layne Wilson & DP Enzo Giobbe

Talented director Staci Layne Wilson and the DP collaborating on the next shot
(Terrence Kelsey photo)



 

The 2011 short film, "The Key To Annabel Lee [A Woman In Triptych]" is a trilogy based upon the haunting, final poem by Edgar Allan Poe.

It's directed by 1st time director Staci Layne Wilson, filmed by Enzo Giobbe, and distributed by Blue Streak Productions, LLP.

It stars Nivek Ogre, Cherilyn Wilson, Corrie Shenigo, Diane Ayala Goldner, and Staci Layne Wilson. Mars of Dead House Music is the trilogy's composer.

2011 showings include the 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' (April 8th thru the 10th), 'Viscera, Women In Horror' (July 17th) film festivals, and many others.

 

The Imagi-Movies Film Festival Annabel Lee Premiere Photos

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