DIVE (www.divevisual.com), the visual effects and film finishing division of ShootersINC, (shootersinc.com) completed visual effects, including the thrilling final sequence, for Colin Trevorrow’s “Safety Not Guaranteed” which premiered to rave reviews at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 22.nnVariety’s Justin Chang’s review of “Safety Not Guaranteed” summed up the work, “Without divulging too much about the pic’s unexpectedly exhilarating finale, it’s clear where most of the probably shoestring budget went, and it was worth every penny.” nnThe film, written by Derek Connolly, won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was recently picked up by FilmDistrict for distribution. nn”DIVE delivered beyond our expectations, all the while staying true to the director’s intentions. It was a very organic process with them from start to finish,” says Big Beach Films Executive Producer John Hodges. “Because of the DIY ethos that dominated both the narrative and the production of ‘Safety Not Guaranteed‘ it was important for us to find a VFX partner who embraced the specific look we were going for.” nnDIVE’s Ed Mendez, VFX Supervisor on the film, and CG Lead Jeremy Fernsler immersed themselves into the crucial final sequence. nn”DIVE’s work is often deliberately invisible to the audience, but on ‘Safety Not Guaranteed‘, our VFX had the opportunity to take center stage and our crew had a blast,” says Mendez. “It’s great to work with a director and producer who are as passionate about visual effects as they are about the whole of the film.” nn”Safety Not Guaranteed,” starring Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass, tells the story of three magazine employees who find a classified ad seeking a partner for time travel. As they investigate this bizarre quest, one researcher develops feelings for the potential traveler and a desire to know him more deeply.nn”We loved their concept immediately and knew it was something we wanted to contribute to,” says Mark O. Forker, DIVE VFX Supervisor. “Colin and John had an open and inclusive style that truly inspired and complemented our whole team.”nn
nnCREDITSnnSafety Not GuaranteednDIRECTOR Colin TrevorrownSCREENWRITER Derek ConnollynPRODUCERS Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Stephanie Langhoff, Colin Trevorrow, Derek ConnollynEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, John Hodges, Michael B. ClarknnDIVEnSUPERVISOR Mark O. ForkernVFX EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Bob LowerynVFX PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Andy WilliamsnVFX PRODUCER Tom QuinnnVFX CONSULTANT Mark O. ForkernVFX SUPERVISOR Edwardo Mendezn3D SUPERVISOR Jeremy FernslernMATTE PAINTER Shannan BurkleynDIGITAL ARTISTS Matthew Burres, Kevin Fanning, Mark Longchamps, Colton MillernVFX EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Ben UpdegrovennEQUIPMENT: Nuke, Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Inferno, Imagineer Mocha, Cinesync, Final Cut PronnAbout DIVEnBased in Philadelphia, PA, DIVE (www.divevisual.com), is the visual effects, DI and film finishing division of ShootersINC (www.shootersinc.com), led by veteran Visual Effects Supervisor Mark O. Forker. As one of the east coast’s premier postproduction facilities for film finishing services, DIVE offers filmmakers the opportunity to complete Visual Effects, Digital Intermediates and Titles by coupling creative continuity with an integrated workflow. For more information, contact DIVE VP Business Development Bob Lowery via email or Executive Producer Andy Williams via email at 267.514.7700. Contact:Bob Lowery DIVE VP Business Development 267.514.7700 Bob Lowery via email
Contact:Andy Williams DIVE Executive Producer 267.514.7700 Andy Williams via email
“Ǝvolution” Comes Full Circle At The Chelsea Film Festival
The Chelsea Film Festival, running from October 16th through October 20th, 2024, at Regal Cinemas here in Union Square, is set to host the East Coast premiere of Ǝvolution, a thought-provoking experimental micro-short film that proves big ideas can come in small packages and in perfect circles.
In just 1 minute 16 seconds, this cinematic gem by Award-Winning Director Romina Schwedler, with original music by Argentine Composer Ignacio Montoya Carlotto, explores a cycle as old as time: life leads to progress, progress leads to destruction, and destruction, well, leads back to life. But is this vicious circle unbreakable? Ǝvolution suggests the answer is yes, unless we decide to open our eyes.
Inspired by the overwhelming number of recent events that threaten human existence, Ǝvolution, possibly the shortest film in this 12th edition of the festival, plays out entirely through the symbolism of circles, cleverly illustrating —in the blink of an eye— the repeating patterns of history, and confronting viewers with the uncomfortable truth that our so-called “progress” may, in fact, be guiding us to our own ruin.Premiering at the Regal 14 Union Square, New York City, on October 18, 2024, at 11 a.m., Romina Schwedler's micro-short, featuring Leah Young with cinematography by Alan J. Carmona, will be sure to spark conversations longer than the film itself! Forcing viewers to reconsider the true meaning of evolution, not just as a biological process, but as a reflection of our collective journey as humans.
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