Come behind-the-scenes with Dark Monarch Films as we create Where The Shadows Wait short film. Directed by Riley Robbins and Executive Produced by David Alexander, gain real insight into the production process of this master piece.
The craft of directing, cinematography, production design, and acting were showcased on full display on set of the Where The Shadow Wait short film production. It was only two week prior to being on set we received budget approval and final script to locked in with the team to be ready for 3 grueling days of production. Backs against the wall this team executed with uncanny efficiency and skill to deliver a remarkable final product.
Led by Director Riley Robbins you see how art fully he communicates his vision to not only the actors but the whole team down to the grips and PA’s. Behind the camera you have Cory Burmester who was the director of photography on this project, he recently was the cinematographer on Tyler Perry’s Duplicity. With a true ability to bend light and camera motion to bring the tension from the screen to the edge of the viewer seat. What you will notice as you watch the bts is that the whole house we are shooting in was built from the ground up, production design which was lead by Dymin DasGupta was intentional from the actual layout down to the wallpaper and pictures hanging from the walls. This detail brings you into an immersive environment that leaves you at the will of our antagonist as you enter his domain.
What you are watching is the making of true cinema of how films were intended to be made. Give it a watch and let us know what you think!