Set in a different world, a different time. When the Gods go mad, humanity faces its doom and it's up to a small band of Champions to find a way save their world from the darkness.
SUMMARY
Season of the Plague is a Web Mini-Series with the story coming to its full conclusion. It is heavy on matte work with some Special Effects and rich in Character. Filming took place over the Spring and Summer of 2011, primarily out-of-doors, rain or shine.
SUMMARY
Season of the Plague is a Web Mini-Series with the story coming to its full conclusion. It is heavy on matte work with some Special Effects and rich in Character. Filming took place over the Spring and Summer of 2011, primarily out-of-doors, rain or shine.
It has been a long journey. We shot the project over 6 months in 2011. A number of health issues and personality conflicts stopped production in late September with the view of picking things up again in the following spring in 2012. The long winter hiatus meant that some of the cast became involved in other projects and when spring rolled around it meant that they were no longer available. The production team thought long and hard before pulling the plug on completing the series. There were only three of the 12 episodes left to film and we had already filmed a few bits on Episode 10. These were left on the cutting room floor as the were out of sequence and we were not able to incorporate them smoothly into Episode 9.
But we wanted to go forward and complete what we had done. Halfway through Episode 4, and midway through 2013, we lost our editor. Who was also our VFX compositor. The project got put on the back burner. Last year we decided to finish the project as far as we could. Below are the nine completed episodes. And below them the script of the last three episodes so those following the story will know how it ends.
Independent no-budget film making has its challenges. We certainly discovered that on this project. But we are proud of what we accomplished and we hope that you enjoy the journey.
But we wanted to go forward and complete what we had done. Halfway through Episode 4, and midway through 2013, we lost our editor. Who was also our VFX compositor. The project got put on the back burner. Last year we decided to finish the project as far as we could. Below are the nine completed episodes. And below them the script of the last three episodes so those following the story will know how it ends.
Independent no-budget film making has its challenges. We certainly discovered that on this project. But we are proud of what we accomplished and we hope that you enjoy the journey.
Since the Facebook page is shutting down, thought we would transfer the Behind The Scenes pics here from that page.
AD STILLS FROM THE SERIES:
We approached this project a little backwards. While we knew the whole story arc and some of the basic characters, we cast the film first and then fleshed out the script based on the talents, skills and ideas of those coming on board. As a low budget production it is sometimes hard to find the cast and crew for a finished script. With this approach, we were hoping to resolve this dilemna. It was an experiment and an exciting new path. Parts of the journey went very smoothly. parts of it were rocky.
WATCH AN OVERVIEW FEATURE ON THE GODS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-fzeHGL7o
WATCH AN OVERVIEW FEATURE ON THE GODS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-fzeHGL7o
WATCH TWO FEATURETTES ON THE PROCESS OF GREEN SCREEN TO COMPOSITE FINAL:
https://vimeo.com/103586994
https://vimeo.com/103582023
https://vimeo.com/103586994
https://vimeo.com/103582023
WATCH EPISODE 1 HERE: A small group of survivors are called upon by the Goddess Shea to be her Champions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0U4JqyX5ZE
WATCH EPISODE 2 HERE: While the Champions make their way to the Temple in Chan'Fi, the mad gods scheme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkC0XhNoII
WATCH EPISODE 3 HERE: The Champions gather at the Temple of Shea in the devasted city of Chan'Fe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqtpYM_v70E
WATCH EPISODE 4 HERE: The last journey begins as the Champions leave Chan'Fe for the Valley of Ameer.
https://vimeo.com/176844658
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0U4JqyX5ZE
WATCH EPISODE 2 HERE: While the Champions make their way to the Temple in Chan'Fi, the mad gods scheme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkC0XhNoII
WATCH EPISODE 3 HERE: The Champions gather at the Temple of Shea in the devasted city of Chan'Fe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqtpYM_v70E
WATCH EPISODE 4 HERE: The last journey begins as the Champions leave Chan'Fe for the Valley of Ameer.
https://vimeo.com/176844658
WATCH EPISODE 5 HERE: The Champions encounter trouble on the road to find the Gods.
vimeo.com/178695802
vimeo.com/178695802
WATCH EPISODE 7 HERE: Tamzin is rescued and the scroll recovered. But the Gods add new players to the Game.
https://vimeo.com/185472502
https://vimeo.com/185472502
WATCH EPISODE 8 HERE: As the Champions draw closer to the Valley of Ameer the Gods strike again and tragedy ensues.
https://vimeo.com/195242748
https://vimeo.com/195242748
WATCH EPISODE 9 HERE: The Champions deal with the aftermath of Darius's death and the future of the quest. Shea reveals the truth of the Gods.
vimeo.com/227541319
vimeo.com/227541319
THE FINAL SCRIPT:
| season_of_the_plague_finale_script.pdf |
CAST & CREW
Maya: Danute Dorion
Darius: Bryan O'Toole
Orik: John Cormier
Phillipe: James Diamond
Tamzin: Lynn Brubacher
Shea: Miroki Tong
Tychus: Keegan Pyette
Alamon: John Demeter
Zaren: Kelly Taylor
Feneris: Paul Pautler
Harlid: Eric Berg
Sara: Marissa Kate Wilson
Merikh: Malakai Darien Fox
Alena: Emily Schooley
Eaters: Corinna Medeiros, Josh Medeiros, Brian Brodie, Mike Moore, Daniel Stapley, Bailey Wadman
Feral Children: Rachel Steinberg, Sarah Almeida, Liam Enns, Adrienne Enns, Ayden Michael Smit
Brotherhood: Brian Dorion, Matt West, Lynn Brubacher, James Diamond, John Cormier
Camp Cronies: Matt West, Chris M, Anthony Sellers, Michael Strauss
Mad Woman: Bailey Wadman
People on road: Bailey Wadman, Lena Booth, Tuck La Vad, Rachael Johnstone
Maya's Family: Brian Dorion, Lynn Brubacher
Dead Bodies: Matt West, Brian Dorion
Directed by: Danute Dorion
Assitant Directors: Brian Dorion, Cheri Booth
Written by: Kristina Kamarauskas, Danute Dorion
Produced by: Brian Dorion, Danute Dorion
Director of Photography: Danute Dorion
Assistant Camera: Brian Dorion, Stephen Mounsey, Cheri Booth
Sound Technician: Brian Dorion, James Diamond
Editor: Kristina Kamarauskas, Danute Dorion
Production Assistant: Cheri Booth, James Diamond, Matt West
Additional ADR Voice Talent: James Botto
Costumes: Alice Sheffield, Edyta Tran
Props and Weapons: Alice Sheffield
VFX Artists: Stuart Attenborrow, C. Edward Stewart, Danute Dorion, Michael Malko
Matte Artist: Kristina Kamarauskas
Makeup Effects: Emily Schooley, Lynn Brubacher, Rachael Johnstone, Marissa Kate Wilson
Craft Services: Steamy Eats
Still Photographer: Brian Dorion
Music: Jewel Beat, Video Blocks and Incomputech
Additional Cinematics: Video Blocks
Credits and Tiles: Retrospect Film Group
Deni the Wonder Horse courtesy of Run2You Stables
Maya: Danute Dorion
Darius: Bryan O'Toole
Orik: John Cormier
Phillipe: James Diamond
Tamzin: Lynn Brubacher
Shea: Miroki Tong
Tychus: Keegan Pyette
Alamon: John Demeter
Zaren: Kelly Taylor
Feneris: Paul Pautler
Harlid: Eric Berg
Sara: Marissa Kate Wilson
Merikh: Malakai Darien Fox
Alena: Emily Schooley
Eaters: Corinna Medeiros, Josh Medeiros, Brian Brodie, Mike Moore, Daniel Stapley, Bailey Wadman
Feral Children: Rachel Steinberg, Sarah Almeida, Liam Enns, Adrienne Enns, Ayden Michael Smit
Brotherhood: Brian Dorion, Matt West, Lynn Brubacher, James Diamond, John Cormier
Camp Cronies: Matt West, Chris M, Anthony Sellers, Michael Strauss
Mad Woman: Bailey Wadman
People on road: Bailey Wadman, Lena Booth, Tuck La Vad, Rachael Johnstone
Maya's Family: Brian Dorion, Lynn Brubacher
Dead Bodies: Matt West, Brian Dorion
Directed by: Danute Dorion
Assitant Directors: Brian Dorion, Cheri Booth
Written by: Kristina Kamarauskas, Danute Dorion
Produced by: Brian Dorion, Danute Dorion
Director of Photography: Danute Dorion
Assistant Camera: Brian Dorion, Stephen Mounsey, Cheri Booth
Sound Technician: Brian Dorion, James Diamond
Editor: Kristina Kamarauskas, Danute Dorion
Production Assistant: Cheri Booth, James Diamond, Matt West
Additional ADR Voice Talent: James Botto
Costumes: Alice Sheffield, Edyta Tran
Props and Weapons: Alice Sheffield
VFX Artists: Stuart Attenborrow, C. Edward Stewart, Danute Dorion, Michael Malko
Matte Artist: Kristina Kamarauskas
Makeup Effects: Emily Schooley, Lynn Brubacher, Rachael Johnstone, Marissa Kate Wilson
Craft Services: Steamy Eats
Still Photographer: Brian Dorion
Music: Jewel Beat, Video Blocks and Incomputech
Additional Cinematics: Video Blocks
Credits and Tiles: Retrospect Film Group
Deni the Wonder Horse courtesy of Run2You Stables