Tag: Judith B. Shields
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Frankenstein’s Monster Review by Steampunk Library
Originally posted on Steampunk Library: Creator: Mary Shelley (novel) Written/Produced by Judith B. Shields, Directed by Syd Lance Media Type: Feature Film, 84 minutes Audience: Family Friendly (but use your best judgment with extra-small children) Summary: This micro-budget, independent film adaptation from First Step Cinematics, Frankenstein’s Monster tells the story of The Monster, his creator, and the lives ruined…
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Land of Nerds, Filmmaking Panel Recap from Space City Con
One of my favorite things about the convention circuit is participating in panels. I enjoy speaking about filmmaking, steampunk, literature, and screenwriting. SpaceCityCon’s panel is up there on my list. It was my pleasure to join Matt Risoldi (monster), Christopher Lowe (tech. dir, props), J’Nean Henderson (costumes), and Peter Kovic (co-editor, documentarist) to talk about…
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Frankenstein’s Monster at Weird West Fest
Frankenstein’s Monster at Weird West Fest. I want to give a big thank you to those who braved the cold and got your gears to Giddings! Weird West Fest welcomed Frankenstein’s Monster and we were proud to be there. Mike McDermott (Captain), Travis Wayne Hamilton (Krempe) and Judith B. Shields (me–the screenwriter/filmmaker) were able to…
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Judith B. Shields’ Interview with Indie-Loop
Judith B. Shields’ Interview with Indie-Loop A closer look at microbudget filmmaking. “IL: You are one of the special guest panelists at this year’s Comicpalooza (2013) discussing how to make an independent film on a budget. Great topic since many indie-artists/film makers struggle with the financial aspect in launching their projects. What advice can you give…
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Frankenstein’s Monster – An Indie Steampunk Film–A fantastic interview of Judith B. Shields by Author and Blogger Maeve Alpin as They Ride on an Airship Discussing the Project and Steampunk
“Our Steampunk is expressed through the art—for starters we used a lot of STEAM! The monster is Steam-powered. He smokes! It is simple. Steampunk is expressed in the camera angle choices. The finished look of the film has a darkened edge and is slightly desaturated—to remind the audience of an old photograph. Word choices in…
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Vintage Guide to Texas Looks at Steampunk. Quick Quote from Judith B. Shields
“Houston-area based filmmaker Judith B. Shields is working on a movie with a Steampunk theme. She thinks the IBM forecast is a little early, but is banking on the general public catching on. Still, that won’t take away from the core fans. “People like to create, that’s part of the attraction,” Sheilds says.” Read more here: http://www.vintageguidetotexas.com/2013/01/17/time-magazine-asks-will-steampunk-be-the-next-big-fashion-trend/
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