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MAKING OF the GREMLINS FAN FILM

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batgremlin
August 24, 2008

This is the making of the alternate fan sequence I made for the DVD version of the Gremlins 2 "film break" scene. I made it alone, in a two months period, with (computer-enhanced) puppets I re-created for this project.

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WHAT IS IT?

In the middle of the movie Gremlins 2, there is a sequence where the film seems to break, and where the gremlins invade the projection booth. For the VHS edition in the early 90's, they reshot a special sequence where the VHS tape seemed to be torn apart and in which the gremlins invaded a John Wayne movie. The DVD just kept the original theatrical version.
This is the alternate sequence I made, supposed to replace the theatrical one on the DVD.

HOW IS IT MADE?

The creatures effects are all made with puppets. I made a new mold out of a hard cast of one of the original sculptures from the production. I created a batch of new foam puppets especially for this project. Their performances are enhanced by computer effects, which makes them able to do nearly anything, from running to jumping or facial expressions. The entire shooting takes place in a bluescreen studio, arranged in my basement, in order to superimpose the gremlins in the chosen movies.

WHO AM I ?

Sacha Feiner - I am a movie and animated movie director, special effects creator and sculptor, in Brussels.
I made several short films, documentaries, and cartoons; I also work as a graphist.
In 2007 and 2008, I made an animated series and recut trailers that were played at the BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL (largest genre festival in Europe), before each screening.

WHY THIS PROJECT?

I have been a gremlins fan since I saw the first movie as a kid and it has always been my dream to be part of such a project. I own one of the largest Gremlins collections in the world; tons of merchandising products and several original screen-used props. I am truly passionated with these creatures (and their movies), as well as with special effects. I am lucky enough to be able to afford the whole making of something like this, entirely written, produced and directed by me.

HOW LONG AND HOW MUCH?

The whole production was two months long. It has been finished on 15th july, 2008.
This is a fan, non profit project. I did everything alone, from the filming to the compositing. I only had assistants for the puppeteering. The overall budget, including the purchasing of the original sculpture, the HD and studio equipment, the molding and painting of the puppets and the editing, was about US $3000. This is also an answer to something Joe Dante said in an interview, when the journalist asked why they did not shoot any new alternate sequence for the DVD edition: "I guess there was no budget"! Indeed, the purpose is also to show that it is possible to render a professional, entertaining and well done sequence for... nearly nothing.

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Gremlins puppet joe dante special effects sacha feiner batman indiana jones goonies exorcist godzilla gizmo mogwai prop

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garasan (2 hours ago) Show Hide

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Vous êtes un genie! Trés trés trés bien fait. J'éspéres que Hollywood va vous contacter pour Gremlins 3, car comme vous je l'ai vu 20 ans maintenant et il reste incroyable.
Félicitation monsieur!

alexiel10 (2 days ago) Show Hide

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félicitations, c'est quand même hallucinant, un vrai travail de dingue, bravo, bravo bravo, incroyable !!!!

gabbygall (2 weeks ago) Show Hide

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You need to be any Gremlins 3 project - I hope Hollywood have taken notice - who better to direct a Gremlins film than someone who loves the material, understands it and who has already shown what can be done for a tiny budget - give this guy a $75million budget and he will make an awesome movie.. Fantastic stuff my friend!

JaksProductions (4 weeks ago) Show Hide

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after efffecccts!!!

PlayerAtYouTub (1 month ago) Show Hide

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Yeah ! This is something, looks like made by original gremlins makers :) ! Cooly master peace B) !!!

takineko (1 month ago) Show Hide

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Ok who is currently sitting on the rights to Gremlins and twiddling their thumbs? I'm sure Batgremlin here would be more than happy to buy it off of them if he could afford to-- which he just might be able to afford it. But I get the feeling they're just not selling.

entreact333 (2 months ago) Show Hide

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bravo et bonne continuation

Cinedragon (2 months ago) Show Hide

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Wooow, I get tired watching all the work you had to do. It's just simply awesome! You were an animation director right? I hope to become one too, hopefuly my laziness won't ruin that XD

cantosprofanae (2 months ago) Show Hide

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well yea see, gizmo is cute and cutely and just sits around all day, but the gremlins are cool and green and go around and distroy things, thats what fans like

DJGRUMPY619MIX (2 months ago) Show Hide

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truee i love gremlins is one of the best movies ever

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