LAY
ME DOWN
a film by Shinako Sudo
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ABOUT |
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CAST + CREW |
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PRODUCTION NOTES |
"Technical
Notes"
We shot using a Sony CineAlta 900R HDCAM with Zeiss
prime lenses using Technik Pro adapter. I wanted to avoid the look of
the current cinema in favor of a retro look to contrast the slightly
futuristic theme. DP Atsushi Yoneyama (who has won number of cinematograpy
awards in Japan) and I were not afraid of going a little over-the-top
with strong diffusion, tobacco filters, day-for-night, etc.
"Locations"
Although the film takes place in the near future,
I wanted to go for a timeless look. I used the house owned by my in-laws
(big thanks!) furnished with mid-century furniture. The location was
perfect since the house is surrounded by woods and was conveniently
near a huge, eerie-looking tree. The location also provided a view of
the Catskill Mountains and Harlem Valley, as well as beautiful sunsets.
We shot the forest sequences at "Wing's Castle" in Milbrook,
NY. Built by a Vietnam veteran and his wife, who had no previous architectural
experience, the castle's oddly beautiful, eclectic design lends an innocent,
dream-like quality to the scenes shot there.
"Special
Makeup"
It was important to show the severity of the illness
that the boy had, so I asked special makeup artist Jeremy Selenfriend,
who specializes in trauma make-up, to create a surgery scars that showed
he had number of operations. Making healthy 11-year old boy look fatigued
was achived by Hi-Def makeup artist Jennifar Snowdon.
"Japanese
Connection"
Because I work primarily on Japanese productions,
the crew consisted mostly of Japanese, but also of Korean, Mexican,
Puerto Rican, French and American crew members, all of whom I have worked
with on a number of projects. They donated their time, equipment and
resources, without which I would never have been able to make this film.
"Women
Behind the Camera"
5 of the key members are women: Writer/Director
(Shinako Sudo), all 3 produers: Haruka Hiroishi, Rie Koko and Sudo,
associate producer (Mizuho Endo) and key hair/make-up (Jennifer Snowdon).
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