Images: Behind the Scenes – Julie & Mel

Julie & Mel in front of pole barn with guns and other props

Julie Hurford (Frances) and Mel Shaw (Sam) prepping for the arrival scene. (Photo: Roberto Warren)

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

Luther house, from the road, nighttime

A shot of the Luther house (aka "Beyond") on Friday night before the shoot started. (Photo: Mel Shaw)

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My Favorite Scene: Roberto

Julie & Roberto leaning against an old Jeep carcass making plans

Julie Hurford (Frances) and Roberto Warren (Eli) during a scene.

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 people, and connect with them. It’s almost like they are having their personal little “Last Supper” before they enter Hell.

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Splattered

Matt and Wayne Ballotti splattered with green Drone blood and gore

Matt Ballotti (PA. Actor (Running Peep)) and Wayne Ballotti (PA, Extra) splattered with Drone blood and gore. (Photo: Mike Barskey)

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Jennifer & Tegan

Tegan in drone makeup, Jennifer looks on

Jennifer Worth (PA, Extra) and Tegan Ballotti (PA, Extra) during filming. Tegan is part way into getting her drone make-up applied. (Photo: Matt Ballotti)

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Incoming

Roberto by side of driveway as cars start to pull in

Roberto (Eli) greets Julie (Frances) and friends as they arrive at the property (just the first of many). Also in the car: Mel Shaw (Sam) & Dale Everett (Jarrod). (Photo: Dave Heid)

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Inquiry

John getting another angle of Roberto, Julie, Mel and Russ.

John Shaw (director, etc.) getting another angle of Roberto Warren (Eli), Julie Hurford (Frances), Mel Shaw (Sam) & Russ Van Ness (Milton) (Photo: Dave Heid)

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Drone

Wilson Lasker as a drone

Wilson Lasker (extra (drone)) all 'droned out' after the first night shoot in Luther. (Photo: Anne Lasker)

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Cast & Crew Interview: Scott McDonnell

Scott McDonnell

Scott McDonnell (Dave)

What’s your name?
Scott McDonnell

Tell us a bit about what you’ve done so far on the Chartarum project.
I played Dave, a drone cop with the hots for Sam, and I did camera work for the opening scene.

What was the thing that you found most interesting?
Everything about making movies is interesting.

What do you do when you’re not working on Chartarum?
I’m self-employed. For fun, I play PS3 and spend time with my wife and kids.

What’s your least favorite household chore?
Dish-washing and laundry

Do you have a favorite chore?
Cooking

What’s the weirdest or most adventurous thing you’ve ever eaten?
Alligator tail Continue reading

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Images: Behind the scenes – Defense

Julie with gun in the compound, with Jason in the background

Julie Hurford (Frances) prepares to defend the compound. In background: Jason Osborne (Producer, Actor (Schumer)). (Photo: Dave Heid)

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