Category Archives: Behind-the-scenes

Images & stories from the Charatrum shoot.

Images: Behind the Scenes – Step Carefully

Bodies (one of them belonging to Tegan Ballotti) and body parts littered the ground while John Shaw (director, etc.) filmed some of the carnage. Luckily, it was dry and not cold and the fog was fake.

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Gadberry Brothers

Continuing with the family theme, please allow us to introduce the Gadberry brothers: Nathan and Damion. The boys were living across the street from the Luther property during filming. At least one person ended up at their house looking for … Continue reading

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Images: Behind the Scenes – The Johnson Family

We had several family groups participating in the filming and production of Chartarum. One family (the Ballottis) came for most of the week of shooting, one pair of brothers (the Gadberrys) lived across the street and spent several days and … Continue reading

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Monster Blood

As someone who has been thoroughly soaked with the stuff, I can promise you that the gentlemen on the right (above pic) are real troopers. Monster blood is sticky and tough to get off: baby wipes are absolutely essential! Later … Continue reading

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Images: Behind the Scenes – on Location

Luther, MI is my second hometown, or at least it was when I was growing up. My paternal grandparents lived in Luther for most of my dad’s childhood until their deaths when I was a pre-teen. When I stayed with … Continue reading

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Video: Behind the Scenes – Makeup

In this video: John (director, etc.) applies some vein-y makeup to Jason (producer, actor (Schumer)). In the background, Russ Van Ness (Milton). On camera: Mel, who was capturing makeup stills and video for continuity purposes. Someday, we’ll be able to … Continue reading

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Donna & Jennifer

Prior to our first day of shooting, the barn had to be cleaned. Everyone chipped in and made short work of it all. Donna was the brave soul who tackled the bathroom. For that, she deserves a medal or something! … Continue reading

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Julie & Mel

Setting up for the unpacking part of the arrival scene involved the cast grabbing their personal gear (bedrolls, luggage, etc.) and loading up vehicles so they could unload on camera.

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Beyond

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My Favorite Scene: Roberto

Well as Eli, after giving it much thought, I think my favorite scene in the film was the scene in the field, sitting on the Jeep, talking with Frances (Julie). The audience actually gets to know Eli and Frances as … Continue reading

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