As we get closer and closer to finishing this epic project, we are reminded of all of the work that went on behind the camera. We had some long days. Some long nights. We had a pretty talented and professional cast and crew that were patient and tolerant of the demands of the project and passionate about bringing it 'home'.
Most often you see only the beautiful clips from the film and the publicity shots or promotional materials.
Here we give you just a glimpse of what goes on behind the camera. Some of it very serious... and, well, sometimes you just have to let go of the stress and laugh a bit.
Our thanks to every person who was a part of "Sons & Daughters of Thunder". We are anxious to share the finished film with you at the premieres March 16th at the Putnam Giant Screen and March 23 at the Garfield Theatre in Cincinnati! (See advance ticket info below.)
Until then, enjoy!
A very serious Jessica Taylor/Harriet Beecher waits for her close-up.
Kelly Rundle gives some direction to seasoned actors Mike Schulz, Mike Kennedy and Janos Horvath.
Boom/Sound super genius Chris Ryder.
Director of Photography Kevin Railsback at the very first shoot for Thunder.
Our wardrobe super star Emily Busha removes lint from Justin Marxen's coat jacket.
Actress Lora Adams steps in to do make-up and hair when needed.
A room-full of wonderful extras sing under the direction of Assistant Director Tyson Danner and actor Don Denton while Chris Ryder records sound.
Busy make-up and hair ladies Lora Adams and Farrah Ketron prep Jessica's hair.
DP Kevin Railsback, 2nd Camera Stephen Folker and Chris Ryder on sound set-up for filming the debate scenes at the Jenny Lind Chapel.
Assistant Director Tyson Danner reviews the script and producer Tammy Rundle reviews the shot list and schedule.
Actress Kimberly Kurtenbach/Catharine Beecher goes over her lines while Chris Ryder checks sound levels and lighting/camera assistant David Furness readies the slate.
Farrah Ketron applies a touch-up on Thomas Alan Taylor/Theodore Weld.
Only the very best! Our professional vintage gun experts (Ed Garrett and Mike Nightingale) brought the correct period gun for Janos and showed him how to hold and handle it.
Production assistant Melinda Carriker (center) wore many hats during the 9 month shoot.
Production assistant Olivia Ketron slates a scene at the Dillon Home while DP Kevin grabs the magic on camera.
You really have to watch what you are doing and saying. There are cameras everywhere! Thunder producers Tammy and Kelly Rundle (Fourth Wall Films) review a performance.
Janos gets accessorized with the help of our vintage gun expert Ed Garrett.
Snapshot of Thunder playwright Earlene Hawley and husband Kent Hawley (co-producer) waiting for their close-ups during the auditorium scene. (Photo courtesy Caroline Bredekamp.)
Numerous volunteers including Wendy Czekalski helped with wardrobe during big scenes that included dozens of extras! They are the unsung heroes of the project--so we will sing their praises NOW!
Mark your calendars and save the date for Saturday, March 16, 2019 for the Quad Cities premiere of Thunder at the Putnam Museum National Geographic Giant Screen at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available HERE! It will be a wonderful celebration with a number of cast and crew appearing at the event. The film will be dedicated to Kent Hawley (whom we lost in November 2017) and his wife playwright Earlene Hawley.
Saturday, March 23, 2019 join us in Cincinnati for the double premiere (4pm & 7pm) of Thunder at the Garfield Theatre. Advanced tickets are available at https://www.cincyworldcinema.org/
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