DID YOU KNOW that Kurt Braun, the hugely talented Production Designer for HELIO, was also featured as an extra in the marketplace scene?
Here he is, about to munch down on the leg of a subterranean cockroach.
TAG: behind the scenes
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Aug
Aug
Steadicam Op Dennis Noyes – of “Iron Man 3” and “Phantom” – discusses the challenges involved in crafting the high-paced, kinetic visual style of HELIO, as well as working with VFX-heavy compositions.
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May
May
Actor & Stuntman extraordinaire Justin Eaton of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” and “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” recounts his experience working on HELIO as the Masked Miner’s stunt double.
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Apr
Apr
Art Director Bryan Decker takes us on a tour of HELIO’s Props and Set Design departments, discussing the creative process involved in building the dystopian, militaristic world of the film.
21
Mar
Mar
Gaffer Steve Lundgren of “The Amazing Race” and “Road to Nowhere” discusses his meticulous approach to lighting the futuristic city of HELIO.
12
Mar
Mar
HELIO’s Dennis Keiffer – of “Iron Man 3,” “Star Trek,” and “Man of Steel” – brings us behind the scenes to discuss the challenges of playing the “Head Councilor,” as well as performing the extensive stunt work featured throughout the film.
07
Mar
Mar
Makeup Artist Elissa Prager of “The Sessions,” and “What We Do Is Secret,” shares some of the magic that went into sculpting the Hair, Makeup, and various Special Effects used on the production of HELIO.
27
Feb
Feb
Take a look behind the scenes at the HELIO Stunt Performance crew, headed by Stunt Coordinator Jesse Johnson, who’s work has been featured on “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” “Lincoln,” “The Master,” and “Thor.
20
Feb
Feb
Costume Designer Elizabeth Van Dam — who recently worked as Production Designer on acclaimed films like “Detour” and “Electrick Children” — takes us through the highly inventive, post-apocalyptic wardrobe elements for HELIO.
12
Feb
Feb
Production Designer, Kurt Braun, takes us behind the scenes for an in-depth look into the creation of the neo-noir, underground world of HELIO.
05
Feb
Feb
Director of Photography, Byron Werner, who has shot a number of feature films and music videos, discusses the highlights and challenges of working on HELIO.
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Jan
Jan
Here’s our first BTS video featuring on set footage and interviews with our Lead Actor, Barrett James (“The Masked Miner”), during production last winter.
