Hello Friends!
I'm fairly new to CBM and I've only posted two or three fan art articles, but I wanted to share something a little different.
This summer I am starting production on my very first film.
Now, I already know what most of you are thinking. It sounds stupid.
But don't judge the film by it's name. Think less Twilight and Warm Bodies and think more Zombieland and Shawn of the Dead. Here is a short synopsis;
The post-apocalyptic world is flipped upside down when 17 year old Zombie (William Morrison) falls in love with a young - healthy - teenage Jessica (Cassy Schutz). Not knowing which side his allegiance truly lies with, Jason must face the ultimate decision - Brains? Or the woman he loves?
William Morrison as "Jason"
Cassy Schutz as "Jessica"
Obviously the film is a rom/zom/com and not meant to be taken 100% seriously. It's not some love sick zombie who falls in love with blah blah blah. It's a funny, action packed, cute film. With, what I believe to be an awesome cast. Check it out and let me know what you think.
I've put my own little twist on zombies too. In my story, zombies are all enhanced humans. The infection gives them increased physical strength, speed and agility. It also gives them a craving for human flesh. But, the zombies act stupid. There is a pact among zombies that you must limp around, drool, and all around act like an incompetent toddler, in an attempt to get the humans to underestimate your true abilities.
But Jason breaks the pact in order to talk to a girl he's fallen for, ultimately ending in a giant war between Humans, and the now intelligent zombie species, who are no longer afraid to show their true colors.
And yes, I am aware of Warm Bodies. I wrote the original script for AZLS in 2010. It's gone through 52 drafts since then, and is nothing like Warm Bodies. Besides the zombies.
I've put together an excellent cast for my film, as well as a professional crew with High Definition and Quality Video and Audio equipment, along with
a composer to make the soundtrack for me after the film is completed. And he knows what he is doing. Just check this out test track he did for AZLS;
AZLS has something for just about everybody too. The actor I picked to play Eric, Jason's best friend, is amazing at improvisation and he is hilarious, giving the film a lot of laughs, it's got an incredibly written growing love between Jason and Jessica, if I do say so myself, and it's full to the brim with action. Huge fight scenes the entire way through and a giant climactic battle between survivors and zombies at the end. Drama, Comedy, Action, Romance, and even a touch of horror. And a Beatles song now and then. What's not to love?
Basically I just wanted opinions on my vision! I'm set to shoot this summer for a release date in October of this year! I was going to upload BTS photos and videos to keep you guys updated on the progress of my very first independent feature! If you want, that is. Sound off in the comment section and let me know what you think of A Zombie Love Song!
I've also got tons of concept art and test videos so let me know if you guys would like to see that!
Til Next Time!