TOPIC: Spotlight

09
Dec

Check Out “The Looking Planet” Short Film!

Our very good friend and hugely talented fellow filmmaker Eric Law Anderson has just released his mind-blowing animated film, “The Looking Planet” online!! It’s a beautifully-crafted, deeply intelligent and heart-felt short film, and we simply CANNOT wait for the feature version!!!

Please do yourself a favor and check it out today (it’s available for free online via the link below). You won’t regret it!!

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11
Aug

Behind The Scenes: Dennis Noyes, Steadicam Operator

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.

03
May

Behind The Scenes: Justin Eaton, Stunt Double

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.

27
Apr

Behind The Scenes: Bryan Decker, Art Director

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

Behind The Scenes: Steve Lundgren, Gaffer

Gaffer Steve Lundgren of “The Amazing Race” and “Road to Nowhere” discusses his meticulous approach to lighting the futuristic city of HELIO.

12
Mar

Behind The Scenes: Dennis Keiffer, Head Councilor

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

Behind The Scenes: Elissa Prager, Make-up Dept. Head

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

Behind The Scenes: Jesse Johnson, Stunt Coordinator

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.

09
Feb

Cast + Crew Spotlight: Brad Phillips

The past several months we have had the great fortune of having Brad on as our Lead VFX Artist. His credits include such films as The Green Lantern (2011) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II (2011).Continue Reading..

05
Feb

Behind The Scenes: Byron Werner, Cinematographer

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.

29
Jan

Behind The Scenes: Barrett James, “Masked Miner”

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.

27
Jan

Cast + Crew Spotlight: Dennis Keiffer

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HELIO features the tremendously talented Dennis Keiffer as the ruthless “Head Councilor.”Continue Reading..

16
Jan

Cast + Crew Spotlight: Chris Wells

We are incredibly excited to have the talented Chris Wells on-board as our VFX Supervisor. Known for his work featured in numerous blockbuster films such as X-Men: The Last Stand, 300, The Incredible Hulk, Green Lantern, Looper, and most recently, Escape Plan, Chris has been a pioneer in the Visual Effects world for over 15 years.Continue Reading..