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Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
THE PUPPET MAKER PROJECT | #PUPPETHEADS
PROJECT TEASER. WORK-IN-PROGRESS FOR REFERENCE ONLY
“Come child, come child. The puppet master’s call. Come girl, come boy, come mother, come all. Spectacular sights and dark tales to tell... To the mysterious toll of the Puppet master’s bell.”
THE PROJECT
Underdog Crew Studios, in association with Bright Lives CIC welcome you to 'The Puppet Maker', a 6-month creative programme centred around the history of puppetry. Studying from the masters we create our own puppet 'actors', ready to film an exclusive TV puppet show in the unique Underdog Crew way!
A 26-WEEK CREATIVE PROJECT learning all aspects of puppet making, puppetry and the full film production process. Be an integral part of the entire process!​
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​So, come get your "Five Nights at Freddy's" on with the Underdog Crew this Spring and Summer.
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Actor, James Reynard,
as "The Narrator".
A studious fellow, devoid of judgement.
​Latest Cast Members ​
Rod, hand, string and animatronic puppets.
Latest cast members
** as of THURSDAY 6th February workshop
SKILLS LEARNED
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Creating a range of puppets across multiple disciplines.
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Engineering, textiles, sewing and fabrication.
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Basic to mid level animatronics, including servos and Ardiuno/Raspberry Pi.
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​Film set building
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Props and costume design
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Creative filmmaking, script writing, camera and lighting.
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Editing and sound design.
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Acting, voice acting and puppetry.
Working in a team you will learn harmonious creative collaboration. Problem solving and trial and error. Resilience, patience, risk and reward, social skills and many more essential life and creative skills.
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SPACES ARE HIGHLY LIMITED - email db@underdogcrew.org to register interest.
£35 per session. Drinks and snacks included. Thursdays - 5pm till 8:30pm at Underdog Crew Studios HQ, White Colne, CO6 2PS. Plus en extra day to be added soon.
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Will it be weird? Absolutely. Will it be creepy? 100%. Scary? Probably. Invigorating, creative, challenging, rewarding and fun? Abso-freaking-lutely!
No elements of our work will go beyond the current 12A cinematic standard.
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You know your own child. These days you need something pretty radical to catch a child's interest and to then hold it beyond 5-minutes. The Underdog Crew are experts in engaging marginalised and neuro diverse young adults and keeping them inspired with all our projects and activities. It's no coincidence that 'FNAF' was one of the highest grossing 'Blumhouse' movies ever. This project is already proving to be a smash hit with studio members and participants from 12 to 18!​​
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BUT IS THIS NOT UNSUITABLE FOR KIDS... ESPECIALLY NEURO DIVERSE?
PRODUCTION DIARY - WEEKS 1 TO 5
A DEEP DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF PUPPETRY​
THE GENRE AND THEMATIC INFLUENCES
Don't say it too loud but the puppet genre is returning, thanks in no small part to 'FNAF'. Check out the Franky Freako trailer if you don't believe me. But why are creep puppet movies so enjoyable? And we haven't even mentioned a certain 'Chucky' or the utterly terrifying 'Slappy' from Goosebumps.
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KNOWLEDGE DUMP #3​​
The 'End Goal' Project
The 'End Goal'
A feature length film, made by Underdog Crew Studios members, pupils from our partner specialist educational schools and the local creative community.
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To be submitted to international film festivals and then V-O-D platforms to create revenue for 'The Underdog Crew CIC'.
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CREDITS AND SUPPORTERS
An Underdog Crew Studios production
Produced by: Underdog Crew Studios
Directed by: DB Morgan
Starring:
Frances Broudie-Oldridge as 'Mama Agata'
James Reynard as The Creator
Members of The Underdog Crew and Bright Lives CIC
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Production location: White Cone, Colchester, Essex, UK
Running Time: 45-minutes
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PROJECT CONTACTS:
Director: DB Morgan - db@underdogcrew.org
Artistic design: Joe Allison - josephallison1@hotmail.com
Production Manager: Sarah Myserscough – hello@underdogcrew.org
1st Assistant Director: Assunta Jones - assuntamjones@icloud.com
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Dominic Beresford-Morgan
UNDERDOG CREW STUDIOS
www.underdogcrew.org
07498 606258