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.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
Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre in Culver City, CA. This year’s Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival’s highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Prisoner of the Mountains” (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner. The Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award will be presented to director, producer, and screenwriter Peter Ho-Sun Chan, one of Hong Kong’s most critically acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers. Known for his versatility and the scope of his work, Chan’s landmark films, including “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) and “The Warlords” (2007), have earned him a remarkable 233 awards from more than 400 nominations. As previously announced, AWFF will screen “Comrades: Almost a Love Story,” followed by a Q&A with Chan. Multi-award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo will receive the Snow Leopard... Read More