Underground

  • Drying clothes in snowy weather, proved to be a little challenging…
    Drying clothes in snowy weather, proved to be a little challenging…
  • Sound Man Marc Halford ready for action.
    Sound Man Marc Halford ready for action.
  • The Director fell in love with this location since the day he found it! Bill Otto’s lighting made it beyond perfect for this film.
    The Director fell in love with this location since the day he found it! Bill Otto’s lighting made it beyond perfect for this film.
  • Sarah Wolfe mine make-up studio.
    Sarah Wolfe mine make-up studio.
  • Sean Gray and Chris Blasman snooping around the Director’s script.
    Sean Gray and Chris Blasman snooping around the Director’s script.
  • Amanda Wing rehearsing her next scene.
    Amanda Wing rehearsing her next scene.
  • Renee Dorian was a little spooked about her next scene…
    Renee Dorian was a little spooked about her next scene…
  • Happy B Day Amanda!!!
    Happy B Day Amanda!!!
  • Assistant Director Daimon Shippen testing out the fire gag.
    Assistant Director Daimon Shippen testing out the fire gag.
  • Larry Leahy, our Producer, checking in on Ian Boren, the D.I.T.
    Larry Leahy, our Producer, checking in on Ian Boren, the D.I.T.
  • Chris Blasman rehearsing for his next scene.
    Chris Blasman rehearsing for his next scene.
  • Picture opportunity wise, this location was like the sweetest candy store… at the sign of the shortest break, the Director kept clicking away…
    Picture opportunity wise, this location was like the sweetest candy store… at the sign of the shortest break, the Director kept clicking away…
  • Just a little glimpse of how gorgeous this location was…
    Just a little glimpse of how gorgeous this location was…
  • Good vibes among the Road to Red crew.
    Good vibes among the Road to Red crew.
  • Renee in scratched make-up…
    Renee in scratched make-up…
  • DP Bill Otto checking out the light.
    DP Bill Otto checking out the light.
  • Visibly exhausted, the Director still wasn’t able to hide his stoke…
    Visibly exhausted, the Director still wasn’t able to hide his stoke…
  • The Director decided the best outfit to shoot in a muddy mine, to be a wetsuit…
    The Director decided the best outfit to shoot in a muddy mine, to be a wetsuit…
  • One day we woke up and it had snowed… The Director always with an eye out for a good picture, couldn’t let this moment go uncaptured.
    One day we woke up and it had snowed… The Director always with an eye out for a good picture, couldn’t let this moment go uncaptured.
  • Michael Buffo holding the making of camera, mesmerised by the scenario…
    Michael Buffo holding the making of camera, mesmerised by the scenario…
  • Sean Gray getting ready for the next shot.
    Sean Gray getting ready for the next shot.
  • Sean Gray right in the middle of a climatic take.
    Sean Gray right in the middle of a climatic take.
  • Yeah, we were actually there! Shooting! But it’s still hard to believe…
    Yeah, we were actually there! Shooting! But it’s still hard to believe…
  • Sean Gray in charge of babying the camera…
    Sean Gray in charge of babying the camera…
  • So much fun getting lost in this maze…
    So much fun getting lost in this maze…
  • The difficulty of getting ready to shoot in a muddy mine created a lot of downtimes for the actors… Renee making the most of it.
    The difficulty of getting ready to shoot in a muddy mine created a lot of downtimes for the actors… Renee making the most of it.
  • Renee Dorian suspenseful…
    Renee Dorian suspenseful…
  • Our DP Bill Otto caught up in the frenzy of setting up the next shot.
    Our DP Bill Otto caught up in the frenzy of setting up the next shot.
  • Working underground was no easy task… Right here we were 0.9 miles into the earth…
    Working underground was no easy task… Right here we were 0.9 miles into the earth…
  • Amanda Wing in scratched make-up.
    Amanda Wing in scratched make-up.
  • Amanda Wing trying to hide her beautiful smile.
    Amanda Wing trying to hide her beautiful smile.
  • Renee Dorian getting ready for her closeup.
    Renee Dorian getting ready for her closeup.
  • Sean Gray in character.
    Sean Gray in character.
  • Chris, Amanda and Renee getting ready for the next scene.
    Chris, Amanda and Renee getting ready for the next scene.
  • Renee Dorian getting in character for her next scene.
    Renee Dorian getting in character for her next scene.
  • Sean Gray stealing gas…
    Sean Gray stealing gas…
  • Probably the most amazing location we shot in…
    Probably the most amazing location we shot in…
  • Sean Gray getting ready to suck gas into a gas can…
    Sean Gray getting ready to suck gas into a gas can…
  • This was the only location that was recreated in a stage.
    This was the only location that was recreated in a stage.
  • The true definition of underground filmmaking!
    The true definition of underground filmmaking!
  • Leave me alone, I’m dead!
    Leave me alone, I’m dead!
  • Amanda Wing getting ready for her climatic scene.
    Amanda Wing getting ready for her climatic scene.
  • 0.9 miles into the earth… and shooting…
    0.9 miles into the earth… and shooting…
  • Marc Halford, our sound man, catching his breath in-between takes.
    Marc Halford, our sound man, catching his breath in-between takes.
  • Campground by the mine.
    Campground by the mine.
  • Sean Gray poses in this epic location, expertly lit by DP Bill Otto.
    Sean Gray poses in this epic location, expertly lit by DP Bill Otto.
  • Jimmy’s camera…
    Jimmy’s camera…
  • Marc Halford and Roland Ludlow.
    Marc Halford and Roland Ludlow.
  • Production Design detail.
    Production Design detail.
  • This prop didn’t even end up in the movie, but Marc was having a blast with it!
    This prop didn’t even end up in the movie, but Marc was having a blast with it!
  • 1st AC Rafael Serrano protecting the camera in-between takes.
    1st AC Rafael Serrano protecting the camera in-between takes.
  • Behind those bars was the entrance to one of our most difficult to work in locations… A real gold mine…
    Behind those bars was the entrance to one of our most difficult to work in locations… A real gold mine…
  • DP Bill Otto and Production Designer Roland Ludlow checking out the light on set.
    DP Bill Otto and Production Designer Roland Ludlow checking out the light on set.
  • Renee Dorian getting in character.
    Renee Dorian getting in character.
  • Make-up artist Sarah Wolfe doing what she does best!
    Make-up artist Sarah Wolfe doing what she does best!
  • Yanus, (who came all the way from L.A. to Northern California to help us out) having a chat with Chris and Marc.
    Yanus, (who came all the way from L.A. to Northern California to help us out) having a chat with Chris and Marc.
  • Underground filmmaking…
    Underground filmmaking…
  • Film set, or mining operation?!
    Film set, or mining operation?!
  • Setting up for the next shot.
    Setting up for the next shot.
  • Chris Balsman in full make up, ready to go, while the Director was locked in his thoughts, about the next scene.
    Chris Balsman in full make up, ready to go, while the Director was locked in his thoughts, about the next scene.
  • Make-up Artist Sarah Wofe touching up Renee Dorian for her closeup.
    Make-up Artist Sarah Wofe touching up Renee Dorian for her closeup.
  • Make-Up Artist Sarah Wolfe, doing her magic.
    Make-Up Artist Sarah Wolfe, doing her magic.
  • Our DP Bill Otto focused at work.
    Our DP Bill Otto focused at work.
  • The chair…
    The chair…
  • Road to Red crew always in a good mood!
    Road to Red crew always in a good mood!
  • Sean Gray expressing rage!
    Sean Gray expressing rage!
  • Assistant Director Daimon Shippen geared up for darkness.
    Assistant Director Daimon Shippen geared up for darkness.
  • The Director unable to resist such photo opportunities…
    The Director unable to resist such photo opportunities…
  • Our Make-Up Artist Sarah Wolfe, having to do her magic under the hardest conditions.
    Our Make-Up Artist Sarah Wolfe, having to do her magic under the hardest conditions.
  • Nah… we were not in a sound stage… This is the real deal!!! Dp Bill Otto getting ready to shoot.
    Nah… we were not in a sound stage… This is the real deal!!! Dp Bill Otto getting ready to shoot.
  • Our mine consultant, Paul Giese, was thrilled to find out he could play a character in the film
    Our mine consultant, Paul Giese, was thrilled to find out he could play a character in the film
  • It always fun when it snows…
    It always fun when it snows…
  • The Director couldn’t help himself from taking this shot, inspired by the amazing production design created by Roland Ludlow.
    The Director couldn’t help himself from taking this shot, inspired by the amazing production design created by Roland Ludlow.
  • The Director stoked, after another successful shooting day!
    The Director stoked, after another successful shooting day!
  • Hot tea anyone?!
    Hot tea anyone?!
  • These low ceiling, endless tunnels were the perfect backdrop to convey how claustrophobic it can feel, underground…
    These low ceiling, endless tunnels were the perfect backdrop to convey how claustrophobic it can feel, underground…
  • Cookie time at the mine’s campground.
    Cookie time at the mine’s campground.
  • Gaffer Perry Auch flying in a flag.
    Gaffer Perry Auch flying in a flag.
  • Chris Blasman getting in character in the perfect environment.
    Chris Blasman getting in character in the perfect environment.
  • Dp Bill Otto getting sucked into the action.
    Dp Bill Otto getting sucked into the action.
  • A little break in-between takes…
    A little break in-between takes…
  • 1st Ac Rafael Serrano and Gaffer Perry Auch checking the lens for dust.
    1st Ac Rafael Serrano and Gaffer Perry Auch checking the lens for dust.
  • Chris, Matt and Amanda relaxing at the mine campground.
    Chris, Matt and Amanda relaxing at the mine campground.
  • Producer Larry Leahy and Director Tito da Costa making a balance of the shooting day.
    Producer Larry Leahy and Director Tito da Costa making a balance of the shooting day.
  • The Director always with eyes on his monitor.
    The Director always with eyes on his monitor.
  • No set could ever match the beauty and realism of this exquisite location.
    No set could ever match the beauty and realism of this exquisite location.
  • Marc Halford and his home made stereo mic rig.
    Marc Halford and his home made stereo mic rig.
  • Renee Dorian looking gorgeous for her closeup!
    Renee Dorian looking gorgeous for her closeup!
  • Roland Ludlow, our Production Designer, almost went nuts, trying to keep all those candles lit, all the time… every now and then we would hear him say: “I think we’re going to need more candles…”
    Roland Ludlow, our Production Designer, almost went nuts, trying to keep all those candles lit, all the time… every now and then we would hear him say: “I think we’re going to need more candles…”
  • 293 rolls in the can… and counting…
    293 rolls in the can… and counting…
  • The girls playing with light…
    The girls playing with light…
  • Chris Blasman concentrating for his next scene.
    Chris Blasman concentrating for his next scene.