GREMLINS FAN FILM – Gremlins 3 Warmup
This is 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.
WATCH THE MAKING OF ON YOUTUBE !!!
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MORE INFO:
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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March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
*claps* bravo!
*claps* bravo!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Wow dude. This is …
Wow dude. This is seriously awesome. If they truly do go forward with a Gremlins 3, I certainly hope they hire you to work on the effects.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
really awesome !!
really awesome !!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
AWESOME WORK
AWESOME WORK
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Great work man,I …
Great work man,I can’t stop laughing !
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
im speachless.this …
im speachless.this is such good work.total professional job.i sure hope u plan on making a carreer in the computer fx business or something similar.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Awesome Work, hope …
Awesome Work, hope that some day, coming gremlins 3 in 3D
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
They have got to …
They have got to make a Gremlins 3. I want to see what happens with the female gremlin, and also mabye they should show where the mogwai’s came from!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Best work 100/100 …
Best work 100/100 aa++++++
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
wow…the doctor …
wow…the doctor from voyager…when he had hair!!!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Pure genius!
Pure genius!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I will never look …
I will never look at the exorcist the same way again. Fantastic job.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
u rock… XD love …
u rock… XD love it ¡¡¡¡¡¡
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Very good stuff
Very good stuff
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Génial, j’adore ta …
Génial, j’adore ta vidéo.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
VERY well done!
VERY well done!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
too bad you can’t …
too bad you can’t get this into a re-release of gremlins 2! have you put any thoughts into joining with spielberg and perhaps helping with gremlins 3? they want to do it all in cgi, which is why they’re not doing it… oh well, keep up the awesome work, and I hope to see more out of you! also, you wouldn’t be selling any of the gremlins you made? I’d be willing to pay top dollar for one or two of them!
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Awesome! Very much …
Awesome! Very much in the spirit of Gremlins, I hope the proposed new one is as much fun.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
some of the best …
some of the best compositing Work I’ve ever seen from an one individual..you my man..should be working for ILM…superb work
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Better than the …
Better than the movies.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
thats funny the …
thats funny the gremlins are having a party
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Good Job! (on the ” …
Good Job! (on the “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms”)
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
This is great!
I …
This is great!
I myself create fiberglass armour/puppets/weapons and it’s always awesome to watch a fanfilm that is made with such passion!
Hat’s of to you Sir.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Awesome! Funny and …
Awesome! Funny and really great.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Amazing!
Can’t … 
Can’t wait for Gremlins 3!
Amazing!