Writers Of The Storm

Post Production Sound and Pick Up Shots

2010-02-01T18:43:25Z

Voice over work has been completed and we're preparing for foley work to begin. In addition, as the weather turns from cold to warm, we'll be finishing up the pick-ups shots for the film. On the list is a death scene, some close-ups to flesh out a fight and the second half of a flash-back.

Under Contract

2010-01-30T16:05:48Z

February signals the beginning of pre-production for another short film, Under Contract. Intended to be a one-day shoot at the end of February, with minimal script and only one location, this new production once again brings many creative heads to the table to produce a piece about a local musicians rise to fame and the prices he has paid.

Grandpa's Magic Secrets Revealed

2009-11-17T17:47:50Z

The geriatric magic community is sent reeling over the consequences of the death of one of its own heroes. Note: This script was produced for the 2009 48 hour Film Festival in the category of "mockumentary".
Download a PDF of the script.
Watch the YouTube video

In Memory Of...

2009-11-17T17:46:05Z

A woman comes to grip with her past after waking up from a suicide attempt. Note: This script is currently being produced as a short film.
Download a PDF sample of the script.

In Memory Of: Rehearsals

2009-11-17T17:36:34Z

Rehearsals for In Memory Of begin the first week of December. Actors should be in touch with W.J. at this point. Our primary roles have been filled, however, we're still looking to fill a lead role for an actress. A decent amount of physical activity is required and anyone interested should be in reasonable shape and able to work through physical choreographed sequences.

In addition, we will need to fill several key crew positions; Director of Lighting, Production Designer/Prop Master. Anyone with no or little experience may apply for the position of Production Assistant. Contact us for details.

Pray For Dawn: Post Production Continues

2009-11-14T16:23:52Z

Pray for Dawn has been taken into the hands of a professional video editor who will tweak any small issues we have had and a sound editor to assist in finalizing sound. We will be recording voice overs for the last few actors as well as finishing foley work.

The Pray For Dawn website has been up for a while now and the trailer has received great reviews from those who have seen it. We look forward to wrapping up this project and getting it out to all who have waited patiently to see the fruits of their work. Thanks again to all cast and crew who put their heart into this project. I feel you will be proud once you see the finished film.

Announcement: In Memory Of

2009-11-14T16:16:10Z

It is coming to the holiday season, and Writers of the Storm is going to celebrate by entering production of our next film, "In Memory Of". We have finished a fantastic script, and have begun casting actors as well as working to fill out our crew.

Shooting will begin in December and continue through January of 2010. Our film is an ambitious one. Being a 15 minute thriller, it is filled with twists and turns and great imagery. A portion of the script will be posted on our site, and more news is to follow as we continue pre-production.

Life After the 48 Hour Film

2009-08-20T13:05:05Z

July and August proved to be wonderful times for Writers of the Storm. We entered the 48 Hour film project, and even though we encountered technical problems along the way, we finished a film that now we can be proud of.

"Grandpa's Magic Secrets Revealed" was our mockumentary, and we will be posting this film on our website soon. This project brought over 26 cast and crew together many of whom had never met, and through the process of filming made them all a team. Now we have the makings of a great film crew and are already planning our next project.

The 48 Hour Film Project

2009-07-07T03:58:44Z

The incredible 48 Hour Film Project is coming to Indianapolis and Writers of The Storm will be a part of it! We're really looking forward to this great opportunity to put our mettle to the test. July will prove to be a very busy month.

Pray for Dawn The Website

2009-03-25T05:39:46Z

We have now past our third month of post production and are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. With the video editing completed we have entered the sound editing phase, and though tedious it has been a wonderful experience watching our project bloom.

Now we feel it is time to give you all a quick look at what is to come. Our website, www.prayfordawnthemovie.com is up and running. We present behind the scenes galleries, as well as stills from the film, and info on the cast and crew. Our first teaser trailer is up now and available to stream or download in HD. We will continue to update you with the latest news as it comes.

Our First Feature Film

2008-11-11T04:54:04Z

Pray for Dawn was a script originally intended to give us a project through which we could learn the inner workings of film production. From storyboarding to location scouting, casting to film editing, we dove in head first and learned through trial by fire. With everything being said and done, we have come to a point where we feel we really have something here.

]]> Pray for Dawn has become more than we had hoped for. We have finished initial filming and are now in the post production phase. After viewing our footage many have felt that we have achieved something much greater than imagined for our first attempt.

It has been received so well by those who have seen our work that we must get this into the public eye. We are currently creating our website, "www.prayfordawnthemovie.com" and will feature all the news and info on distribution, cast and crew, a trailer, and much more.

Our hopes are that the passion we have for film has shown through in our work. I personally cannot wait until our next project. I have told the members of WOTS that I have learned much, and that this is only the beginning. Thank you to all cast and crew of Pray for Dawn. It has been a dream come true.

Film Wrap

2008-11-06T04:22:33Z

After a grueling 4 months it looks as though WOTS's first feature film production, Pray for Dawn will finish shooting in the coming week. We will then proceed directly to the post production phase. I would like to thank the cast and crew for their time and effort. It was difficult after losing locations to weather and such, but you all pulled through, and made this an enjoyable experience. I cannot wait to finalize this feature so that I may begin our next project

B Movie Celebration - Franklin Indiana

2008-09-29T18:37:03Z

I spent the week-end in Franklin, Indiana, attending the IndyFilm Co-Op B Movie Celebration. Franklin is a small mid-western town, marked notably by a small college and a historic downtown theater, the Artcraft. Nestled among turn of the century Victorian stately homes and 1920s bungalows, Franklin is as classic as the double feature drive-in.
]]> This was the second year for the festival and it has grown quite extensively. Vendors set up tables in the Johnson County Museum. The corner bar, The Willard, spilled its business out onto the streets as movie fans crowded around large outdoor screens to watch such wondrous features as Attack of The Crab Monsters.

Inside the Artcraft, larger productions filled the seats. Night of The Living Dead took a top spot, along with Sukiyaki Western Django. The opportunity to see films like these on a large screen is a rare one, so I took in everything that I could. On the small screens, Troma hosted their 2008 TromaDance festival, featuring over three dozen short and independant films from regional and low-budget film makers.

It's great to see Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Films) taking such an interest in the Franklin festival. A man as controversial and stalwart as he is in the realm of independant film making is not to be dismissed lightly. It doesn't take a flight of fancy to dream of Franklin becoming home to the best and brightest in indie sci-fi/horror movies on a yearly basis.

Joining Lloyd as guests were industry professionals such as Harry Manfredini (composer), Tom Holland (writer/director), Lt. Col. Paul Sinor (military technical adviser to filmmakers). There were plenty more on the bill, who talked about things such as Net Neutrality and what it means to film makers, budgeting a film and marketing strategies.

Feature Film: Pray For Dawn

2008-05-21T23:52:53Z

Greetings all-- Just a quick update. Things have been going well with the company. We are preparing to film our first feature. Shooting will begin on June 13Th 2008, and will hopefully wrap up June 20Th. We have just finished signing contracts with the cast, and all locations have been finalized. We are still in the process of signing the rest of the crew, and we hope to have those positions filled within the following week. A copy of the script will be posted on the website in the next few days for those who might like a sneak peak. We will update you through the following weeks.

38 minutes

2008-03-23T21:55:16Z

A veteran stunt driver in Los Angeles finds himself in the middle of the deadliest terrorist attack in history, and discovers he may be the only one who can stop it.