MAKING OF the GREMLINS FAN FILM

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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[gabbygall]

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!

[PlayerAtYouTub]

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

[Vickers1987]

Super taff mec!

J'adore le rendu final et c'est au top!

[RobbyPauwels]

you're the man for the job!

[Chocobear555]

If there ever is a "Gremlins 3," you should be a part of the project. Brilliant work.

[gtamikesvideos]

I hope the guys who made Gremlins has seen your videos XD

[hippofan207]

Imagine if one of those things got into an ocean!

[DrMachakil]

C'est la seconde fois que je regarde ton film + making of.

je vais donc faire ce qu'aurais du faire dés la première fois en 2008 c'est à dire te féliciter pour ta passion et ton superbe travail.

je sais ce que c'est, j'en ai passé des nuits blanches devant mon ordi pour une seule seconde d'animation, des journées interminables à shooter et reshooter une séquence qui te joue des tours etc.

il faut énormément de talent et de patience pour arriver à un tel résultat.

Chapeau Bas

[Piibbish]

Bonjour auriez-vous jamais envisager de vendre l'un de vos gremlins? Et je pense que vous shold mis une rayure sur un, d'être le leader, ce serait cool. Je fais mes propres Gremlins aussi, bien que mon moule est basé sur la conception originale. J'aime votre travail, tout simplement fantastique.

[Piibbish]

he should make a stripe!

[Piibbish]

cgi is gay, yes technolligy has grown bu tit still looks fake!