My new ZOMBIE FILM project - THE ESCAPE

[DjfunkmasterG]

Well I feel well rested and eager to jump back into the filming fold once again. I have drafted a 17 page screenplay titled THE ESCAPE which is DIE HARD meets RETURN of the LIVING DEAD.

The script is in it's initial draft and I have been tweaking it as I go along. So far those whom have read it seem to like it. I have been asked by one person to expand on it a little more, by about 15 pages. Which I will most likely do, but as it stands it could be done off this draft.

I am going to budget it around $10,000 simply because I think I will need that much do to the sheer amount of zombies needed. The script calls for at least 500 members of the walking dead and 95% of the film takes place inside a multiplex theater.

I have also introduced a twist for my zombies. yes they will RUN, but the new twist is something, if executed right, will be a nice thing to see evolve in the film.

If everything goes right I should be able to start shooting this in October of 2007 and have it done by Spring 2008. I am serving as writer and director, I will most likely serve as a composer once again as well. As the news progresses I will keep you all posted.

Dj

[MinionZombie]

Excellent news, it sounds like it's gonna rock. :):cool:

[DjfunkmasterG]

Hey Minion... got a question. I was talking with Lou Cipherr today on the phone and we talked about this screenplay which yes will be a short film however I wanted to give a nod to zombie man... do you mind if he makes an appearance in THE ESCAPE?

He will be in the background, like a where's WALDO, but Lou and I thought it would be comical to see him make his American movie appearance as a member of the zombie crew in THE ESCAPE.

[capncnut]

You know ol' Nick's gonna say yes and spooge all over his monitor. :D

[axlish]

So $10,000 for a short film?

Also, whats up with Deadlands II: Rise Harder?

[DjfunkmasterG]

So $10,000 for a short film?

Also, whats up with Deadlands II: Rise Harder?

yep 10K for a short, it may not be 100% all my money though, but still this script requires a shed load of zombies and some other set pieces I can't go into at the moment.

DEADLANDS: With a Vengance is still waiting to be made. I just need something else to crack my teeth on right now. Nice burn BTW. =)

[axlish]

yep 10K for a short, it may not be 100% all my money though, but still this script requires a shed load of zombies and some other set pieces I can't go into at the moment.

Sweet. 10k, pre-DVX costs sounds like a hell of a short.


Nice burn BTW. =)

Eh? :confused:

[DjfunkmasterG]

The burn on the title for Deadlands 2. :lol: Rise harder. :lol:

[axlish]

Yeah, I thought that was pretty 'punny' :)

[MinionZombie]

Deadlands 2: Rise Harder - I officially love that. :)

Dj - blates, whack Zombie Man in there! :cool: There's easily gonna be another mask online that looks the same/similar, whack him in a faded burgundy hoody, some bloody blue jeans, some white trainers and bingo - Zombie Man. :D

*strokes chin ... ponders inside-winky-jokey-type comment/gag for IAZM3 script relating to Zombie Man being in Maryland...hmmm...:rockbrow::cool:*

[DjfunkmasterG]

Very cool on the zombie man permission. As I said he won't be front and center more of a in the background type thing.

[MinionZombie]

"Where's Waldo/Wally" indeed.

I can dig it. :)

[DjfunkmasterG]

I can dig it. :)


I knew that you could. :lol:

[Danny]

you could get his mate to ask him iamz3 how his trip to maryland was ,"too crowded":D

[MinionZombie]

you could get his mate to ask him iamz3 how his trip to maryland was ,"too crowded":D
Nyahhhhh...ahhh...I'll figure something out.

*runs off behind a sofa to scratch his chin*

[DjfunkmasterG]

Would be funny to see him talk about his trip to Maryland and being a part of a zombie uprising.

In other news, I have just completed a second draft adding 7 more pages and another 2 characters to the script. This may end up turning into another mini feature by the time I do the third draft.

[MinionZombie]

*jigs around like a little excited bunny all hopped up on speed watching porn after a year-long abstinence programme*

To quote Rake Yohn - "bring it the f*ck on!" :cool:

[Danny]

Nyahhhhh...ahhh...I'll figure something out.

*runs off behind a sofa to scratch his chin*


up until the sofa part is was allright, then it got creepy:p

[Jeppe]

That sounds like a great idea! I loved Deadlands, so I think i'll enjoy this one too.

[DjfunkmasterG]

Thanks Jeppe...


We already have the wheels turning and the script has been sent out to potential cast members.

[DjfunkmasterG]

UPDATE - The 4th and final draft of the script is complete. I have sent it to the producers and potential actors for the film. Hell even MZ got a chance to read the 2nd draft and as a bonus I sent him the 4th just so he can stay in the loop.

Once a filming date has been set firm I will let you all know and those of you willing to travel to Maryland will always have a welcome spot as a member of the UNDEAD.

[MinionZombie]

hehe, and I will get reading the 4th and final draft very soon, I certainly dug the version I saw t'other day. :):cool:

[DjfunkmasterG]

Another UPDATE:


Casting Calls have went out for THE ESCAPE yesterday and we have already had an influx of emails from potential cast members. From the time I posted the casting call at 3pm I was received 30 emails in 2 hours, now thats not bad and is usually typical in this area. I am going to give the casting call another week and see what comes down, then I will schedule the camera tests... and boom start getting the production meetings underway.

We expect to roll on THE ESCAPE in Late September, and probably release it in spring 2008.