Movies and Measurements

First post in a while - Weve all been quite busy shooting films and what not. Nick skeer's 'Gimme Shelter' is coming along very nicely - great acting, great sets, an almost over-devoted DOP and one hell of a Lighting Guy (thats me).

Also - Today the assistant producer and I visited Tsubi Du the costume designer and measured up Jonno, our lead man. Were all very looking forward to the final product. Heres to Hoping.

One more day of shooting tommorow before we can rest and have a few drinks.
Oh, and as a side note - David Gregan has finally come out of the closet. We support you Dave!

Oh Yeah!!

Pre-Production for 'Defender' has the green light! Wahoo!!
The 2nd Project to get the all clear after Dave Gregans - 90 Mile Desert. The only 2 films Self-Produced.

And we are proud, Yes Sir- Darn Proud!

Getting There.

Well I've almost got the big tick from my Executive Producers - Pictured below.



And than I can focus my skills on Production design and Rehearsals.
And lemme tell ya - I'm looking forward ta getting all this parperwork behind me.
I wanna be creative already dammit!

Heres a picture of Mike Crismani. The man playing Officer Kelly. And Uh, yeah: I updated the photo with a mustache and placed him alongside the NYPD blue guy.

No Sleep For Me...

Well Good news first- I have my final location. After much searching I found and signed off a rooftop!

Here's Pretty Little Pete on the Rooftop.
The Bad News is all paperwork is due tomorrow, i have no Producer to do it for me, Old man Thurmer wants me to take away over a third of my shots and I'm bloody tired. After tomorrow - Im gonna sleep for at least 30 hours.

Look What I Found...

Check it Out! I gave up on warehouse hunting -Cause everyone's a bastard and doesnt care for the little guys.
SO! I started looking in privately owned autoshops -and a guy named John showed me what he had out the back. Its just what I was looking for- Its Old, Rustic, Kinda Blue, Easy to access, Fulla power, 'Australian' and Free!

The Defender's Headquarters, Base of operations, Blue-Cave, Fortress of Blueytude - Whatever ya wanna call it - We got it.

And Its even got some blue machinery aswell. Under the right lights and with a bitta colour tweeking in post - Defender HQ will be Awesome!

Special thanks to the Assistant Producer Peta King for Posing!

CASTING

Introducing ... The Defender!!

Jonathon Johnston.
JJ feels comfortable in Lycra, has an audition for a Power Ranger coming up and loves to Cook.













Playing the role of his son- James - is Benjamin Riggs. Benjamin has worked with the Bookworm, performed live on stage and thinks Superheroes are 'The Coolest!'



And playing the role of Annette - The Defender's loyal wife and James's Mother is Eva Frick.

Eva graced us with her presence last year as Ivory McGinley in 'Blake Stone.' Eva is currently studying (right now!). She enjoys vampire films, singing and reading.

As far as locations go -I gotta see an Auto shop for The Defenders HQ and on Monday I'm seeing a man about a rooftop.
Still much to do - Gawd Help us all!

Super Villain Status: Found.

I held several auditions today- two for the role of Annette, the Defender's loving and loyal wife and 1 for my Super villain -Vex. Chris 'Crash' came in and he was fantastic! He originally auditioned for the role of Officer Kelly - but i could sense some real evil in his performance and presence. So now - a week or so later, he came back - and he's got the role!

His performance and appearance is very similar to that of Brian Cox in X-men 2. Brian played the role of villain - 'William Stryker.' (quite well I might add).




The Defender has his Villain!!

And as a side note - Peter Thurmer's superhero name is
The Super-Intelligent Albino.
Go figure.

He Will Wear Lycra!

Today I met with Tsubi Du -my costume designer. She informed me that my costume design for 'The Defender' was very much achievable and affordable. She wants to make the entire thing! Not just buy a Lycra jump suit or something - Make it from Scratch!! The little boy in me is jumping with glee.
Without a doubt - it'll be Great!

Here's Mr Reeves as 'Superman' in all his Lycra Glory.
What Superhero name do you have? Try the Superhero Name Generator and post away...


Yours Truly

-Nick Cleary - The illustrious Inferno.

Happy Mothers Day!

Have I found the Defender?

Today I auditioned two guys for the lead role. The first definately looked the part -but I was only able to achieve the performance I wanted after several directions. The second guy also had super- potential and was a far greater actor.


The hunt continues. But if I had to choose one right now - I'd be a happy man.

Which Superhero are you? Take the test.

Peace.
And Oh yeah, I cant get rid of this dam box thing >>

3 Auditions Today!

After some more location scouting this morning -I head off to maps and had 3 Auditions.

2 were for the role of Officer Kelly - A Cigar chomping Lawman. The first guy was great- he looked like the dude from NYPD Blue. The other guy was also very good and had an amazing presence, he acted and looked more Australian as well.

I also had 1 audition for Vex, The Defender's Arch Nemesis. - He was a nice guy, but his acting was average and far too theatrical. Sorry Buddy.

Tommorow Im meeting two guys for the lead role. The Search for a Superhero begins! Wish me Luck!!

Happy 'Free Comic-Book Day!'

Today of all days I focused my skills (and more so my fathers) on creating the Super-hero wardrobe/cabinet type thing. We made a rough frame and made some measurements -Still have to paint it, nail it and lay down the plexi-glass. Go Team Cleary.

Among other things Ive spoken to the city council about shooting on rooftops, location scouted, organized auditions, put on weight, had a lesson in make-up, cashed some cheques and tonight im gonna check out Spiderman 3 in the name of 'Study.'

Film-Making, its a killer.

Busy, Busy, Busy!

The other day I got an invite to the YAP Awards. I submit 2 films and they ain't telling me if either are in or not...bastards. But all will soon be revealed.

To update - Ive been busy with props and what not- spray painting a bunch of stuff blue. And planning audition times for various actors.

And for those interested in my Jewellery crafting skills. Here is the Defender Ring. Comment and tell me what ya think.