I am thrilled to share with you a few of the stills taken last week during the shoot for the teaser of THE HAAN BLADE. This is also a great opportunity for me to share with writers what purpose a teaser serves for investors.
The teaser (as mentioned in my last post) is shorter than a trailer and shows what are often referred to as ‘set pieces’; those epic moments from your feature. This week’s shoot were the smaller set pieces, next week they will focus on the major ones.
The purpose is to give the investors a visual to go along with the business plan etc. as they make the deal with the production company. It allows them to have an emotional reaction and to picture in a literal sense what they are having made; also to see the quality and dedication of the team making the film.
I am having a great time writing dialogue for these short scenes! Dialogue is an important factor in a teaser. It generates a few sound bites that convey the tone and feel of the film. In my humble opinion, it is also rewarding, as the writer, to see the great care and detail the producer, director, talent and crew are putting into this very small part of the process. I know that I want to work with these people on future projects.
Enjoy these few pictures, the producer, Sae Sae Norris, the director, David Skousen, and the still photographer, Jessi K, made available to me for this blog. Thank you to the team for your hard work and your consideration in allowing me the euphoria of seeing these beautiful photos!
As always, thank you for reading, I am humbled by the outpouring of support on this project.
Photography Credit: Jessi K Photography; courtesy Skousen Films, Co.