Added: Jul 15, 2008
From: batgremlin
Duration: 7:5
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 !!! ————————————————— 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.
Channel: Film
Tags: batman dante effects exorcist feiner gizmo godzilla goonies gremlins indiana joe jones mogwai prop puppet sacha special
chewbacarules47 Says:
Oct 22, 2008 - awsome!
Sender69 Says:
Oct 23, 2008 - Holy, f'ing...crap. Dude...thank you so much for making this...it's brilliant, and it captured the spirit of Gremlins perfectly. Make a full length, and I'd watch it...and I think everyone else would! Just simply brilliant! Bravo! I really hope Warner Bros will make a Gremlins 3...that would be awesome! And bring back Zach!
TiaMichelle Says:
Oct 25, 2008 - That was truly amazing. I kind of like how you kept it contemporary by only including films released BEFORE Gremlins 2.
jhmgmt Says:
Oct 25, 2008 - It's obvious that you love film by your amazing work on this. The fact that you could take a disappointing film like Gremlins 2 and make it shine is a testament to your work. You get the nuances and the dry humor. Bravo.
Hertsi88 Says:
Oct 26, 2008 - im big gremlins fan and i liked this very much also.
zackandmichael Says:
Oct 26, 2008 - Fantastic job!
Loner1104 Says:
Oct 27, 2008 - batman kicked there ass lol
garydocool Says:
Oct 28, 2008 - fucking wow
Lordmaowmaow Says:
Oct 29, 2008 - The absolute best thing I've ever seen produced on U Tube by a long shot you have talent my friend ;)
edleehicks Says:
Oct 29, 2008 - lol! batman one was the best imo
Greetling Says:
Oct 30, 2008 - AWESOME !!!
swingindoorspro Says:
Nov 1, 2008 - THis diserces a 10 star rating
swingindoorspro Says:
Nov 1, 2008 - That was great using the scene from the goonies in which gremlins is referenced And I also saw another joe dante film, the howling among the horror films
Gunganbuster Says:
Nov 3, 2008 - G. E. N. U. I. S EPIC WIN
gollum42 Says:
Nov 7, 2008 - Greatest thing ever. Truly amazing! -CAP
USSCrazybat Says:
Nov 7, 2008 - lol gremlims got their ass handed to them by batman!
ZorroRonai Says:
Nov 7, 2008 - GENIO, maestro, increible, sorprendente, en verdad tiene talento este hombre SENSEI
ReservoirFella88 Says:
Nov 8, 2008 - Gizmo mask in the indiana jones spoof!
inferno663 Says:
Nov 14, 2008 - fuuunnny!!!
GizmoRox994 Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - HOLY SHIT THIS IS AMAZING
jerome70743 Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - this is sooo funni
sneakingsuit Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - I'm also such a big fan of Gremlins. This was Very excellent! Love it, great job!!
Madjoxxx Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - you should get more views of your video, it's perfect! Mad props!
KingGazzary Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - I am making it my mission to tell as many people about this video as I possibly can. 10/10
mly781030 Says:
Oct 22, 2008 - es sorprendente!!!!