One of the major challenges we've had to face while making Wasteland in the locations. Not only finding them but dealing with the issues the they create. However, we were very lucky with a number of the place we got to film, in this video some of the cast talk about the challenges that they faced while filming Wasteland

Although making a feature film can be a challenging process to go through, it can be so much fun, especially when you've got a great cast bonds are formed and friendships are made. Wasteland has been no different in that respect. Whether it was Shameer Seepersand putting in long hours from the start of the project or Mark Drake, Rachel Benson Jessica Messenger who have all done a fanastic job coming into the project and making it one that we are all so very proud of. Here in this video the two actors playing the central characters of Scott and Beth talk about the experience of making Wasteland

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Wasteland has been a very interesting process to go through. Finding the time to make a feature film while running a busy video production company and have a home life is a difficult balancing act and yet here we are, coming towards the end of the whole project. It's been an amazing experience, highlighted even more so by the behind the scenes videos we've been putting together. Here's one for your viewing pleasure

For more information about the funding of this films please visit the indieGoGo page

Wasteland has been a very interesting process to go through. Finding the time to make a feature film while running a busy video production company and have a home life is a difficult balancing act and yet here we are, coming towards the end of the whole project. It's been an amazing experience, highlighted even more so by the behind the scenes videos we've been putting together. Here's one for your viewing pleasure

For more information about the funding of this films please visit the indieGoGo page

At the time of writing this blog the official Wasteland trailer has 3,491 views, less than 2 weeks since first appearing online. We have also managed to raise £2,440 of our £3,000 goal on our Indiegogo campaign. I speak on behalf of everyone who has worked on Wasteland when I say a massive thank you to everyone who has contributed from £7 to £600 and becoming an executive producer of the film. Also thank you everyone who has shared our Indiegogo campaign and trailer across social media and told people to check it out. It means the world to everybody who has put a lot of hard work into this film over the past 14 months (and longer for those who were involved in the preproduction!). We have been overwhelmed by the support, comments and interest that has been raised since the official trailer was launched, it's always nerving unveiling a film for the world to see, so we really are grateful for all the support. We have had over 60 funders, some of you contributing multiple times to get some exciting and exclusive perks and to show your support, again thank you. There is still plenty of time to contribute and plenty of perks to get your hands on including the official Wasteland soundtrack by Dave S. Walker of SoulTribeMusic, special directors cut DVD including behind the scenes footage, interviews, breakdowns and much more coming soon. We are very proud of what we have achieved with Wasteland and if we hit our goal we can ensure that both the special effects and marketing for distribution are top notch. We have some fantastic interviews with the key cast and crew coming soon so be sure to keep an eye on the Wasteland social media pages and please continue to share and shout about the film. Chris Newman - Director of Photography

For more information about the funding of this films please visit the indieGoGo page

Top Films of 2012

These are my top films of last year. I'll be first to say I haven't seen them all, so if your favourite film of the year hasn't made the list let me know in the comments below!

The Woman in Black

I had almost given up on bothering with horrors after the amount of Paranormal Activity type horrors that have come out in the past year or so, but with The Woman in Black i was pleasantly surprised. Dark, simple and terrifying without the typical jumps and scares that are thrown in your face, and one of the best looking horrors I have ever seen, the set designers and cinematographer in particular did a fantastic job. And I didn't watch the film thinking its a sub-plot to Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe really did show he can be something else other than the boy wizard.

The Avengers

I've never been a huge fan of superhero movies, although seen the majority of them. Thor, Captain America, Iron Man never really thrilled me other than how great the CGI is, but throw them all together along with Buffy creator Joss Whedon taking the directors seat and somehow it all clicked into place. There are still some bits that make me cringe and doesn't agree with my taste, but I thoroughly enjoyed this superhero flick!

Skyfall

I've always loved Bond films, so when I found out that one of my favourite directors Sam Mendes who is known for some of the greatest drama films (American Beauty, Road to Perdition) I was immediately excited. One of Mendes' greatest assets he brought to the crew was his long time collaborator cinematographer Roger Deakins, who masterfully created the best looking Bond film ever, and one of the most beautiful films if the year. Mendes brought out the best in Bond with fantastic acting and a hard hitting story.

The Dark Knight Rises

Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy will go down as one of the best trilogy's ever. Ending an epic trilogy must be a stressful job, especially when having to surpass the hugely successful Dark Knight, but Nolan did a fantastic job wrapping up the The Dark Knight trilogy and the ending did not disappoint! By far my favourite film of 2012.

Special Mentions:

The Hobbit

Although at the time of writing this blog I haven't seen Jackson's return to Middle Earth I'm sure that The Hobbit will blow me away! Check back on our blogs soon for my review of There and Back Again.

Resident Evil: Retribution

A bit of a guilty pleasure of mine, being a fan of the classic Resident Evil games I always look forward to the latest kick assery of the movie adaptations and although far from perfect in terms of being filmmaking classics they're always great fun. Plus the soundtrack was pretty epic!

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In our current econonmical and financial situation, I'm sure most businesses are questioning how 2012 will pan out.  Despite this uncertainty,  I think it's good to look at the positive things that have happened and take stock of the real successes; we use them to inspire us to do more and achieve more. We are always looking to push ourselves. We never want to stay still. We're always looking to try new things and implement new ideas. This year is no different, I know for a fact there is a lot to look forward to.