Sizzle n’Teaze

Windtalker Productions is producing a teazer/sizzle reel of feature suspense thriller “Stop It, Said The Raven”.

Producer-Screenwriter Phil Aslaksen assembled a hard-working cast and crew for the one day shoot on location in Torrance and Palos Verdes, California. Markus Innocenti directed with Nadine Vinzens in the role of “Savannah”. An excellent supporting cast included Alina Andrei as “Felicia”, Lee McDermott as “Ronny”,  Janine Foster McKenna as “Armynel” and Phil Aslaksen as “Erik”.

The feature length project has Dean Haglund (”X-Files”) attached to play eccentric psychiatrist, Dr. Dale. For the teazer, the role was played by Greg Travis (”Watchmen”, “Lost Highway”, “Starship Troopers”).

Dr. Dale (Greg Travis) is knifed to death

Director of Photography Matt Irwin worked with a Sony EX-1 and a small lighting/ grip package and produced amazing results. Matt was ably helped by Ron Cabreros and Michael Maguire. Make Up Artist Sean Conklin achieved marvels with corn syrup and food dye for the bloodwork, and Phil Aslaksen coordinated stunts and fights for Lee McDermott and Alina Andrei.

Ronny (Lee McDermott) becomes a victim

The footage is now in editorial and the finished reel will be available as part of the “Stop It, Said The Raven information package. In these difficult economic times, producers need to use every resource to attract funding and “having something to show” is a big advantage. A teazer reel allows investors to judge not only the eventual quality of the film, but also the quality and skills of the production team.

Savannah (Nadine Vinzens) and Erik (Phil Aslaksen)

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