22:22 PRODUCTIONS

'Nocturne Passage' in post production

2012-02-02T15:10:00.000-08:00

Well it's been a little while since I have posted about 'Nocturne Passage' as I was kept very busy throughout 2011 with other projects, notably 'The Callback Queen', however my New Year's Resolution was to complete the film and who am I to argue with myself. ;)

After a 3 day gruelling edit, the assembly is nearing a rough cut. I am very happy with how it's coming together. Edit-wise it has been a lot more complex than 'Hear Me Now' due to the large amount of setups, and the ambitious effects we are aiming for. My huge thanks to Graham Cantwell for tirelessly editing it for me as he has his hands full right now so the time borrowed from his schedule is greatly appreciated!

By the way the second actress in the still on the right is the lovely Ciara Bailey (I don't think I mentioned her before). She plays a pivotal role in 'Nocturne Passage' and was a joy to work with on our night shoot in February!

I have also been putting a lot of thought into the finish of the film, and am delighted to have attached two extremely talented creatives to see it through.

Award winning director Natalia Andreadis has agreed to grade the film for me. I met Natalia a couple of years ago when she was colourist on a short film I acted in called 'The Letter'. She did such a beautiful job on that short, it was the first time I really became consciously aware of the importance of a grade on a film. I am particularly honoured she has agreed to colour NP as her own short film 'Without' is one of the most impressive shorts I've ever seen, and her directing career is going from strength to strength having recently been selected as co-director on Ridley Scott's documentary feature 'Life in a Day'!

I am also really lucky to have attached upcoming film composer Stefan French to score the film. The score will be absolutely pivotal for this piece and I am excited to begin work with Stefan in March.

That will leave me with just the sound design and the poster artwork to complete the film. I'm already buzzing with ideas for both. In the meantime, welcome 2012, the Year of the Dragon... Make it a good one!

Nocturne Passage

2011-08-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

Still from Nocturne Passage, Photo by Poppaea Bicknell

22:22 PRODUCTIONS are very excited about our second short film NOCTURNE PASSAGE.

Nocturne Passage is a 5 minute psychological horror centering on a girl's attempt to detox, after a fateful drug fuelled night out with her best friend. She is haunted by guilt and paranoia or possibly something more...

Written and directed by Amy-Joyce Hastings, the film stars Susan Loughnane, a finalist in last year's 'Britain's Next Top Model' who has also just starred in 'Love/Hate' Season 2, an IFTA award winning drama in Ireland. Actress Ciara Bailey also stars.

The film was shot in London over 3 days and nights in January and February and is currently in post production. More to follow!

26th Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market

2010-12-16T08:41:00.000-08:00

Hear Me Now will be screening as part of the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market from 5th-11th February 2011

New Poster Artwork

2010-09-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Portobello Film Festival Official Selection

2010-08-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hear Me Now will have its UK premiere as part of the comedy programme on September 8th at the 15th Portobello Film Festival, 2010. The venue for this screening is Inn On The Green and HMN will screen at 8pm in the lineup.

You can also request to view the film as part of the Festival's Video Cafe Menu at Westbourne Studios from 6-11pm on 13th-15th September. Hear Me Now is no. 355 in the 'menu'.

HEAR ME NOW UPCOMING SCREENINGS IN LONDON

WED 8 SEPT
Comedy
INN ON THE GREEN 8pm

MON 13 SEPT
International Drama plus Video Cafe
WESTBOURNE STUDIOS 6-11pm

TUE 14 SEPT
Documentaries plus Video Cafe
WESTBOURNE STUDIOS 6-11pm

WED 15 SEPT
Art Documentaries plus Video Cafe
WESTBOURNE STUDIOS 6-11pm

For more details on the Portobello Film Festival visit their website or to download a full festival programme click here.

Hear Me Now Screens at Underground Cinema

2010-01-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

22:22 PRODUCTIONS are happy to announce that Hear Me Now will be screening as part of Dublin's Underground Cinema lineup on 18th February 2010.

Teaser Trailer for Hear Me Now

2009-10-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

Hear Me Now TEASER from 22:22 PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Also, check it out on IMDb

Ready to Go!

2009-09-25T13:30:00.000-07:00

So the film is done, Withoutabox account is loaded up with credit and now begins the festival submission process. Here's the poster:

Post Production

2009-09-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

So at 3am last night we finished the final edit on Hear Me Now. Actually it was probably more like 2.45am, but I was so happy I had to watch it five times in a row before bed. It's 3:03 minutes long without the credits. Short and sweet! I'm looking forward next to getting the sound mix and grade sorted, but even to see it cut together was a rush. I think it's got a lot packed into its modest 3 minutes - conflict, romance, humour and a little post-modernism to wrap it all up. My actors turned in some delightful moments (it made it a challenge to choose between certain takes) and the location looks beautiful on camera. I couldn't be happier and am really enjoying the process. Can't wait to take it to the next stage.

Hear Me Now Shoot - 23rd August 2009

2009-08-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a slideshow of some production stills and behind the scenes from our short film shoot Hear Me Now on 23rd August 2009. Location- Crane River.

Hear Me Now, Shooting Wrapped

2009-08-25T09:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the shoot date for our flagship short film Hear Me Now.

Eighteen sandwiches were made, costumes were donned, makeup was applied and troops and kit alike were marshalled. We made our way from Unit base along Crane River for about 30 minutes (not in point of fact ten, as I optimistically recollected from the location scout) on foot to our beautiful location. The sun was shining; the Gods were smiling too, for the most part. Admittedly we had a few unwanted extras (and I know they always said not to work with children or animals, but if they will insist on swimming into frame what can you do). But intermittant holdups notwithstanding the shoot went extremely well, and looking back on the footage I am thrilled to bits with the performances from my brilliant cast, as well as being very satisfied from all technical standpoints. I'm looking forward to doing an assembly edit tomorrow.

So....so far, so good.

Cast and crew for the shoot were fantastic. I'm very grateful to everyone for their hard work. Some behind the scenes shots can be seen in the collage above, courtesy of Seán Branigan.

Location Scouting on a sunny day

2009-08-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

This is a personal memoir cut together from some footage we took while out location scouting for our short film 'Hear Me Now'. It's along the Crane River in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames, 11th August 2009. The song is The Day We Caught The Train by Ocean Colour Scene.

LOCATION SCOUTING for 'Hear Me Now' from 22:22 PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Welcome

2009-08-12T03:35:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the brand spanking new page of the brand spanking new 22:22 PRODUCTIONS.

22:22 Productions is a UK based production company set up by Irish actress Amy Joyce Hastings to produce scripts she has written.

We are kicking off with a short short film. Our first production is Hear Me Now, a 3 minute comedy drama starring Rachel O'Shea, Tom Sawyer (yes that's his real name!) and Graham Cruz. The film is written and directed by Amy Joyce Hastings. Pre-production is underway with a shoot date scheduled for 23rd August 2009.