Firefly Unzipped screening

[lunabee34]

Tonight was the inaugural screening of Firefly Unzipped, the first time I have seen the movie put together in one file. We invited all our friends over to watch, and OMG may I say how much we rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so freaking proud of this movie. I think the level of detail is amazing, and it honestly flows like an episode. Andy, the director/producer/camera man, is a f*cking genius. It looks and sounds so damn professional. Everybody laughed at all the right parts, and I think the Writercon reception is gonna be amazing. Plus Andy did a special feature that shows how we did the dialogue and manipulated the dolls to achieve certain effects.

I don't think it's apparent when watching the movie how intricate the filming was or how long some things took. We sometimes worked for three hours on filming a 15 sec sequence. I did not make the sets of Serenity, but other than that, I made most all the other sets. We're talking, sewing pillows and sheets and making costumes and yeah.

We began working on this in October, and now we're finally done, and I'm damn proud. It's funny and sweet and in places gorram bittersweet. Can't wait for all y'all to see it.

Here's some pictures of us enjoying the evening.

Pictures

My boobs, just cause:



The director, Andy aka krayat:



Most of the gang, from left to right djdarksoul, webghosts, trekgirl55, and Melanie:



And finally, the third member of our part o' Doom, the gorgeous lisatheobscure:

Comments

[webghosts.livejournal.com]

thanks for inviting me. that was a lot of fun. i was really impressed. i had no idea how much this was a REAL production. the script was incredible, and i absolutely loved the sets. and of course, JANE kicked ass (or got something done to ass, anyhow)! what a great character.

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you guys were there. Having an audience upped our enjoyment by a whole helluva lot. Andy can really be credited with 90% of what makes the film amazing. He's got such an eye for editing, and he wrote about 85% of the script. And isn't his Jayne voice amazing?! The boy has a talent for mimicry.

I will take credit for much of the set awesomeness, though. Especially Inara's shuttle. :)

[jjjean65.livejournal.com]

So cool!!! I am waiting in anticipation for a copy of this!

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, you are gonna love it. I picked up the DVD covers today from the printer and they look so freaking good. Andy was going on about how much he loved the way you had the spacesky peeking out from where the zipper opens up. *smooches you*

I might not mail it until I get back from Writercon, but I will get your copy out to you soon!

[jjjean65.livejournal.com]

I'm just pleased he liked my efforts. :)

And I'm fine with waiting - I'd love to get a report/review of how it is received at Writercon... I wish you all success!!!

And the 'official' fan dvd is being shippied this month too!! 'Done The Impossible' will be in my hands soon - after almost a year of waiting!

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

Oh, there will be more than a report. I will videotaping the video viewing LOL since Andy can't be there. And I'm gonna take pictures out the wazooo.

Yay for the fan dvd. That sounds really cool

[lyr]

Very cool! I'm looking forward to seeing this film someday---and damn, I wish I could see it at Writercon with all the other lucky people. *sigh*

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

I wish you were going to be there too!!!!!! Maybe next year?

In the meantime, would you like me to mail you a copy? If so email me your addy.

[lyr]

I'm definitely shooting for next year. It sounds like too much fun to miss twice!

And yes, that'd be nice, thanks. I'll drop you an email tomorrow (am crawling off to bed now---have not slept in many many hours. Many many.)

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

Okey doke. I'll be looking for it.

[executrix.livejournal.com]

A standing ovation for kicking up your general awesomeness level from its previous Dazzling.

And I, too, wish I could be at the red-carpet premiere.

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

I know, Exec!!!! I truly wish we'd be getting to meet. But maybe next year they'll hold it somewhere more convenient for you to get to. :)

I'll have your copy out to you soon!

[ana-grrl.livejournal.com]

Clearly I am a big dumbass, because I don't know what this film is of which you speak. But it sounds fun!!

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

No, no. No dumbassery. We leave that to Phil. Heeeeee

Firefly Unzipped is a 50 minute film featuring action figures Mal and Jayne and assorted other Barbie and dollar store dolls. Sets include Inara's shuttle, the cockpit, the galley, the cargo hold, and the medbay of Serenity; assorted sets on the planet Sappho. Summary: When Jayne and Mal carry cargo to the mysterious purple planet at the edge of the 'verse, they get more than they bargained for--all their deepest desires laid bare.

[ana-grrl.livejournal.com]

OMG! That sounds too cool and fun!

And: that Phil! He is just such a joker sometimes!

[trekgirl55.livejournal.com]

The party was a blast! I had such a great time, though what's up with that picture? LOL I look like I am about to pounce on the Admiral. hehe


OMG! You three are AWESOME! The movie rocked! Thank you for including me in the premiere party. You all put a lot of hard work into this project and it shows. I know you all are very proud of the finished product and you should be! It is a joy to have such wonderful and talented friends! I can't wait for you to show "Unzipped" at WriterCon. YAY! The world of fandom is going to be rocked BIG TIME baby! Remember I get to be President of the fan club. :)

[phenway.livejournal.com]

Hey! I love your haircut! :)

[trekgirl55.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! I am kinda fond of the new anime hair myself. :)

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

Isn't she Beeeeyouteeful!

[trekgirl55.livejournal.com]

*blushes* Awww! Aren't you a sweetheart? You look Mahvelous yourself. :)

*hearts your icon*

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

I am so glad you were there for the inaugural showing!!!!!!!!!!! I had an absolute blast. I can't believe how fun this whole thing has been.

You do look like you're about to use your Kai brain powers on her. Cutthroat better watch out.

I can't wait for Meg's bday party. Neither can Emma, incidentally. LOL

Re: *hearts your icon*

[trekgirl55.livejournal.com]

Yeah Cutthroat doesn't know what she is dealing with. LOL

We can't wait for the party either. Meg keeps saying "birfh-DAY" at the top of her lungs. hehe I am glad you and Emma will be there!

[emella.livejournal.com]

LMAO Your boobs LOL Sounds like a lot of fun babe. Coolness :D

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

Yes, my boobs always have a starring role wherever I go. They can't help it. They're just that enormous talented. LOL

*smooch*

[executrix.livejournal.com]

"There's more than one chest of value in these waters!"

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

LOL

[executrix.livejournal.com]

BTW, when you get further along with B7, EmmaPeel did "Wobblevision" versions of several of the episodes with dolls, cans of vegetables, etc. (still photos), and it is a hallowed tradition at cons to do live-action Wobblevision episodes, photos of many of which are available online.

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

That sounds really cool. Do you have any links?

[executrix.livejournal.com]

About four dozen WV episodes are linked here:

http://www.blakes-7.co.uk/wobblevision/

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

You? So rock.

:)

[djdarksoul.livejournal.com]

i enjoyed the par-tay and thought all of y'all did a good job on the movie. so, will there be another movie in the future? perhaps involving lesbians (mmmm..... lesbians..... [/homer simpson])

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

You just want more of Andy doing the voices for the girl dolls. Heeee

I'm glad you liked it Matt. Thanks. :)

And we shall never stop filming. We're hooked now.