NATASHA WARNER INTERVIEWS THE TUNNEL CAST – STEVE DAVIS
by Enzo on Dec.07, 2011, under Behind The Scenes, Cast and Crew
Part 2 of our series of short interviews with the film’s key cast. You can find Part 1 here.
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Hi, I’m Bel Deliá and I play the role of Natasha Warner in The Tunnel. We had such an enjoyable time working together as a cast on such an incredible shoot, that I thought it might be fun, in the spirit of the role I played as a journalist, to interview my fellow cast – ‘the boys’. We wanted to give you a look into what it was like on set & some of our most memorable moments.
So I asked each of them about some of their fondest memories… enjoy!
I loved, loved, loved working with Steve, from day one we had each others backs and Steve really helped myself and the guys achieve one of the most important things – a believable news team.
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B: So Steve, greatest moments on set?
S: For me the most enjoyable moments during the underground shoot, were the scenes where the ‘STALKER’ was chasing us through the tight Tunnels… it was exhausting doing take after take but I found it exhilarating …. from memory when Carlo called “Cut” we were all pumped but still managed a laugh.
B: Most frightening moment?
S: I think the scene where I was most in the moment and therefore the most frightening was when we were all hiding watching the security guard and stalker in the lake …. during the film that moment is heavy and I definitely felt it at the time.
B: That was a very eerie moment! Now, your first acting gig, I know you’ve got the bug, I mean I had to race you to the make up chair each morning! Tell me of your fondest memory on set.
S: My fondest memory was not one single moment but the feeling at the end of each filming day of excitement among the cast and crew ….. we knew we had done something good, Director and producers were stoked and that filtered through everyone involved. It was also enjoyable personally for all the encouragement I got from the other actors and Director helping me get through my first acting role….. amazing experience … I loved it!
Learn more about the cast of The Tunnel here.
See the on-set ‘Meet The Cast’ interview with Steve Davis after the jump. (continue reading…)
NATASHA WARNER INTERVIEWS THE TUNNEL CAST – ANDY RODOREDA
by Enzo on Dec.01, 2011, under Behind The Scenes, Cast and Crew
Bel takes up her character of Natasha once more for this series of posts featuring the key cast of The Tunnel.
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Hi, I’m Bel Deliá and I play the role of Natasha Warner in The Tunnel. We had such an enjoyable time working together as a cast on such an incredible shoot, that I thought it might be fun, in the spirit of the role I played as a journalist, to interview my fellow cast – ‘the boys’. We wanted to give you a look into what it was like on set & some of our most memorable moments.
So I asked each of them about some of their fondest memories… enjoy!
To me Andy is the consummate professional. With his experience in Film & Television, I was so excited to work with him. Being my debut in a lead role of this caliber, it was great to be amongst the best!
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Andy Rodoreda plays TV News Producer Peter Ferguson.
B: Andy, what was your funniest moment on set?
A: I think it was having to get my facial growth clipped back on set. We realised my stubble continuity was out, but as there was no clippers on location I was driven by Jules to nearest barber. While sitting in barber chair describing movie Jules was hounded by waiting customers, wishing to be part of the film, one bloke even broke into song. Jules was impressed, but had to inform the guy that squeezing a musical number into a horror film might prove a bit tricky! In the end, the hair (beard) cut was on the house.
B: I remember one particular day on set you were teaching me how to fake a fast run whilst moving in slow motion so the cameraman could keep up. We got a bit silly that day, I ended up in tears it was so funny. Do you have a favourite scary moment from the movie, or on set?
A: The first screening of the movie, seeing the first attack on the security guard.
B: That neck crack scene always gets me. And what about your fondest memory of the whole process?
A: Way back, my first meeting with Jules and Enzo at a café in on Darling Street Balmain: their passion and enthusiasm.
Learn more about the cast of The Tunnel here.
See the on-set ‘Meet The Cast’ interviews with Andy Rodoreda and Bel Deliá after the jump. (continue reading…)
DIRECTOR CARLO LEDESMA AT SCREAMFEST 2011 [VIDEO]
by Enzo on Nov.10, 2011, under Behind The Scenes, Cast and Crew
We hit LA. It went well 
Still plenty of frames of The Tunnel left to be had! Grab your personalised digital frame at www.thetunnelmovie.net/buyout now.
VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST DAVID SANDER ON THE ‘NECK-BREAK’
by Enzo on Nov.08, 2011, under Behind The Scenes, Cast and Crew, Geeky Stuff
It doesn't end well for this guy.
Given David Sander‘s newfound Golden Skull trophy thanks to Screamfest’s Best Special Effects Award for The Tunnel, we thought we’d invite him to give us a little insight into some of his experience working on the film. If you read between the lines, you can see we didn’t quite make it easy for him at times!
- Enzo
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When I was first asked about doing visual effects for “The Tunnel”, I was excited enough, but hadn’t reckoned on a couple of the shots the production threw at me. One of them was what came to be referred to as the “Neck Break Shot”, a rather gruesome sequence witnessed by our heroic crew via their night-vision camera, as Stalker (Goran Kleut) slowly twists the head of an already blinded security guard (Ben Maclaine) far further than nature ever intended.
To achieve the vision in one unedited sequence, both Ben and Goran took a dive into Willoughby Aquatic Centre’s pool at night, surrounded by props that glimpsed in the dark implied the dank, water-filled tunnels under Sydney. Goran performed the sequence with Ben, but rather than actually snapping Ben’s neck, Goran let go of Ben and continued his action, finally dragging Ben below the surface and submerging himself only to emerge a moment later to rush the camera.
The trick was when Ben’s head could turn no further, the camera was stopped, and he was turned around, his clothing reversed, and by himself continued the head-turn move to its grisly conclusion. (continue reading…)
THE TUNNEL WINS AT SCREAMFEST!!
by Enzo on Oct.25, 2011, under Cast and Crew, News
Team Tunnel on the Screamfest Black Carpet - Left to Right: Julian Harvey, Enzo Tedeschi, Steve Davis, Bel Delia, Carlo Ledesma
Hey guys,
We’ve only been back in Australia for a few days after a whirlwind tour of the United States – we hit Screamfest LA (Opening Night pics here), Telluride Horror Show and NYC plugging The Tunnel and doing screenings, and we found out yesterday that The Tunnel picked up the Best Special Effects Award at Screamfest! A huge amount of congratulations need to go to David Sander, the head of our VFX team who did the vast majority of the movie’s effects single-handed, as well as Sam Loxton and Luke Harris who rounded out the small team of computer effects whizz kids that made our movie look amazing. (continue reading…)
THE TUNNEL – NORTH AMERICAN POSTER
by Acehole on Aug.05, 2011, under Geeky Stuff, News
North American Cinemas? Hell yeah. Let’s celebrate with a new poster for them!!
Look out Canada, The Light Runs Out This Friday August 5! [NEW TRAILER]
by Enzo on Aug.04, 2011, under News, Press
We have had an absolutely INSANE few weeks here at Tunnel HQ – mostly taken up with teaming up with the most awesome Blackrock Films in order to bring The Tunnel to North American cinemas!
Yes, you read that correctly. The movie you helped us make officially hits the big screen in Vancouver this Friday August 5 – check out the details here if you’re keen. I can assure you if it freaked you out watching it at home, you will be terrified watching it on the big screen.
In honour of our big screen North American debut, we’re releasing a new International Trailer that has been screening in Vancouver cinemas for a week now – hope you like it, and feel free to spread the good word to your friends as per usual… especially if they are Canadian!!!
THE TUNNEL iPad App available NOW!!
by Enzo on Jun.08, 2011, under Geeky Stuff, News, Techy Stuff
As huge tech-geeks, we can’t begin to explain how stoked we are to be able to add this string to our Tunnel bow.
Today The Tunnel iPad App, containing the FULL MOVIE, and developed on the MoPix platform and containing a bunch of extras went live in the App store. As far as we can tell, this is a first for any Australian film, and pretty high up the list for any other full feature film around the world. Add to that a really cool Behind The Scenes captioned photo gallery with never-before seen photos, and you’ve got a pretty cool little App. All for $9.99.
Check out the video above to get a little demo from Director of The Tunnel, Carlo Ledesma, or click the link to go straight to the App store and buy it! Don’t forget to rate it!!
SEE THE TUNNEL ON THE BIG SCREEN!!
by Enzo on Jun.06, 2011, under News
We have great news for those in & around Sydney! There are 4 limited release Cinema Screenings available this month only. Book at the link below for either 8th, 15th, 22nd or 29th June and see The Tunnel in all it’s glory on the Big Screen at Hoyts EQ! You’ll also get the chance at the screenings to meet and chat with members of the cast and crew.
Tickets are going fast, so get in quick and book yours now at:
http://www.thetunnelshop.com/e-ticket/the-tunnel-cinema-session-sydney
Tickets are only available online.
Also due to a couple of glitches in our last newsletter we wanted to make sure that if you haven’t already, that you check in at The Tunnel website and pick up your personalised frames:
http://www.thetunnelmovie.net/getframes.php
Follow, or copy and paste the link and it will take you to the Frame Pick Up page where you will be able to download your frames in glorious 2K film resolution – complete with your NAME immortalised on each individual digital frame.
Again, we thank you for your unwavering support of The Tunnel! And we’re looking forward to continuing to bring you the film to your country any way we can!
THE COSMONAUT needs your help
by Enzo on May.27, 2011, under News
Hey guys,
One of our inspirations on The Tunnel – the guys behind The Cosmonaut – need your help.
Save the Cosmonaut from Riot Cinema on Vimeo.
Spanish Filmmaker Nicolás Alacalá and his team are making a great looking sci-fi movie, and a week out from their shoot in Latvia (yes, Latvia!!) one of their financial backers has pulled out, leaving them with a 40,000 Euro gap to fill in their budget. They have until the end of June to raise the cash.
I know we’ve been hitting you all up for support of The Tunnel and our team’s future, but the future of this kind of filmmaking and distribution relies on people liek us supporting people like The Cosmonaut team – chip in if you can by buying some merch or actually investing in the film’s profits for 100 Euro at thecosmonaut.org
Check out the video, hit up the website, tweet about it, blog about it – anything you can. These guys really deserve your support as well as ours.
