Posted by judithbshields on April 21, 2014

Posted in: Crew Blog. Tagged: actor, c47 houston, Drama, Dustin Sturgill, houston, microbudget., movie, nomination, steampunk, texas, Tim Ashby, Victor Frankenstein. Leave a comment

Congratulations to Dustin Sturgill (Victor Frankenstein) and Tim Ashby (Clerval) for their nominations for C47 Houston Best Actor! Along with Matt Risoldi, this makes three nominations for the award. Best wishes gentlemen!

Victor Frankenstein (Dustin Sturgill) and Clerval (played by Tim Ashby)

Clerval and Victor go to the Frankenstein house

Victor and Clerval in lab

Optional steampunk costume that was chosen not to be used in the film. Dustin Sturgill as Victor Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein played by Dustin Sturgill

Dustin Sturgill as Victor Frankenstein works on body

Dustin Sturgill (Victor Frankenstein) Works in lab

Posted by judithbshields on March 5, 2014

Posted in: Actors, Cast Blog. Tagged: 2013, actor, best, budget, c-47, cast, Drama, film, filmmaking, Frankenstein's Monster, houston, low, Matt, microbudget., movie, nomination, risoldi, steampunk, texas, theater, theatre. 1 Comment

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Congratulations to Matt Risoldi for his nomination for C-47 Best Actor 2013!

Matt Risoldi tackled the role of the monster. His interpretation of Mary Shelley’s character brings the monster “to life” by connecting with the audience. He provides a compassionate character who later falls from innocence.

From “Land of the Nerds”: http://landofnerds.com/2013/12/28/steampunkfrankensteinsmonster/

<<What I really liked about the film was how actor Matt Risoldi portrayed the Monster. Instead of Electrodes, he had a steam apparatus attached to his neck, releasing steam in bursts as he talked and moved. Risoldi towers over the rest of the cast. He emotes well, and is quite believable as the Monster. The Monster is sympathetic, even to his creator for a moment. He screams, he rants, he rails, it is the Monster, not the Mad Scientist, who admits that he “IS ALIVE!!!!”>>

I couldn’t have written that better.I will also make note of Matt Risoldi’s co-star, Dustin Sturgill and supporting cast member, Tim Ashby. Sturgill was an anchor for the entire film. His excellent line memorization provided stability especially since his lines consisted of nearly half of the script. Sturgill’s Frankenstein was perfectly selfish and obsessed. Tim Ashby played Clerval, Frankenstein’s best friend and provided light comedic relief as well as sympathy for everyone influenced by Frankenstein’s decisions.The entire cast worked well together and were top notch professionals. It is not easy to accomplish a microbudget film in 14 days with little time for practice.

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Here is small sneak peak of some moments in the first 10 minutes of Frankenstein’s Monster.

Professor lectures on the Hippocratic oath.

Victor (Dustin Sturgill–left) is being convinced to enjoy life by Clerval (Tim Ashby–right)

Published in League City’s Press

Posted by judithbshields on December 30, 2012

Posted in: Crew Blog. Tagged: acting, actor, dslr, Edwardian, film, galveston, indie, indy, league city, monster, movie, schoolhouse, steam, steampunk, texas. Leave a comment

Hi, Judith B. Shields here. I just wanted to give a quick update. We’ve been in the middle of filming for the last two weeks and we have one week to go. I am amazed at the progress we’ve made. Thank you everyone for your support.

So what’s new? We’re in the Galveston Daily News today–sixth page, straight off of the press in the “county” section.

http://www.galvestondailynews.com/news/local_news/article_35de4eec-5243-11e2-9300-001a4bcf6878.html

Thank you Little Green Schoolhouse for allowing us to shoot at your location!

Current Progress for light Steampunk neck brace

Posted by Margaret Marie Hubbard on November 27, 2012

Posted in: Crew Blog. Tagged: actor, costume designer, extra, Frankenstein's Monster a Steampunk-light production, indie film, makeup, Margaret Marie Hubbard, photographer, poet, writer. 7 Comments

I am thrilled to have the privilege of working with such an amazing cast and crew. My focus has been creating a light Steampunk neck brace for one of the characters in the film. I am posting my progress so far to give you an insider preview to how hard each of us are working to capture the vision of our wonderful Judith B. Shields’ film! It is sure to be a delight! Stay tuned and check back often for more sneak peeks into creating Frankenstein’s Monster (a Steampunk-light independent film!) Photos and maybe even a few secrets here and there. You never know what is around the corner!