NEWS RELEASE
As of February 10, the movie which has been garnering international attention, “RUST” is now shooting up a storm in Kipling! (And shooting through its share of them, as well.) Despite a freak blizzard which piled up more snow than most residents could remember in a single dump, the crew ploughed its way through closed highways in the attempts to make the first day of shooting. Cancelled flights, de-railings into ditches, and massive snow drifts left drivers stuck left and right, but didn’t stop the scheduled first day of principal photography from commencing.
The prior night, after a stream of cancelled flights, Director, Corbin Bernsen, was forced back to Calgary after hovering over Regina; and was only finally able to land the morning of the first day. He then ploughed his way through the treacherous road conditions the final 150 kilometer stretch, to the shock of all who witnessed. Driven by his drive to make the best movie he can, Corbin was also fueled by tight time constraints and tighter budgets. From the grand-scale equipment trucks to the little cars transporting essential key crew members, the filmmakers dug their way out of the trenches to reach their destination, but with time and resources now stretched to their tightest.
Since then, shooting has indicated struggles to be worthwhile. Braving not only the elements, but the challenge of training new talent on a budget at a fraction of even the minimum typical movie-making standards, Kipling has, regardless, seen filmmaking in grand capacities – featuring Hollywood star, Corbin Bernsen, Corner Gas famed, Lorne Cardinal, the latest in “Red Camera” technology (PS Production Services) as well as a fleet of trucks full of top-notch equipment, (William F. White International). Scenes shot so far have thus featured high-caliber recorded drama. Showcasing the rising local talent of Kipling’s inhabitants, this heart-warming story features a minister on the road to recover his faith, returning to his hometown for Christmas in the hopes of rekindling. There, he must also make sense of the aftermath of a tragedy which confronts him upon his arrival; his childhood friend has confessed to the crime of burning down a house which has taken the lives of the family within.
The shooting of the house-burning scene provided some relief from the cold temperatures, but since then, minus 30 degree dips are proving a challenge to the equipment, cast and crew alike. LA Producer, Chris Aronoff acknowledged, “We’ve had to deal with some pretty harsh weather conditions, but thanks to the efforts of the crew and the town of Kipling, not only have we proceeded in making the film, but it’s thriving.”
Due to the generous efforts of the makers, crew, cast, residents of the town, SCN, and SaskFilm, as well as local sponsors: More Than Just Flowers, McMillians, Manns Foods, Seedhawk, Gee Bee Construction, Kipling Fire Department, Bakers Small Engine Repair, and Supreme Oil fields, Kipling residents are seeing their investment in full motion. The town is taking their first step in motion-picture making at full sprint. Planned to take place at the finish line will be the World Premiere in Kipling, to screen after the completion of post production around Christmas time this year.
Anyone interested in appearing in the film or helping to make this endeavor the best representation of your renowned town spirit, feel free to contact our production office at (306) 736-2220. Help in any capacity goes great distances towards success in this unprecedented effort.
The prior night, after a stream of cancelled flights, Director, Corbin Bernsen, was forced back to Calgary after hovering over Regina; and was only finally able to land the morning of the first day. He then ploughed his way through the treacherous road conditions the final 150 kilometer stretch, to the shock of all who witnessed. Driven by his drive to make the best movie he can, Corbin was also fueled by tight time constraints and tighter budgets. From the grand-scale equipment trucks to the little cars transporting essential key crew members, the filmmakers dug their way out of the trenches to reach their destination, but with time and resources now stretched to their tightest.
Since then, shooting has indicated struggles to be worthwhile. Braving not only the elements, but the challenge of training new talent on a budget at a fraction of even the minimum typical movie-making standards, Kipling has, regardless, seen filmmaking in grand capacities – featuring Hollywood star, Corbin Bernsen, Corner Gas famed, Lorne Cardinal, the latest in “Red Camera” technology (PS Production Services) as well as a fleet of trucks full of top-notch equipment, (William F. White International). Scenes shot so far have thus featured high-caliber recorded drama. Showcasing the rising local talent of Kipling’s inhabitants, this heart-warming story features a minister on the road to recover his faith, returning to his hometown for Christmas in the hopes of rekindling. There, he must also make sense of the aftermath of a tragedy which confronts him upon his arrival; his childhood friend has confessed to the crime of burning down a house which has taken the lives of the family within.
The shooting of the house-burning scene provided some relief from the cold temperatures, but since then, minus 30 degree dips are proving a challenge to the equipment, cast and crew alike. LA Producer, Chris Aronoff acknowledged, “We’ve had to deal with some pretty harsh weather conditions, but thanks to the efforts of the crew and the town of Kipling, not only have we proceeded in making the film, but it’s thriving.”
Due to the generous efforts of the makers, crew, cast, residents of the town, SCN, and SaskFilm, as well as local sponsors: More Than Just Flowers, McMillians, Manns Foods, Seedhawk, Gee Bee Construction, Kipling Fire Department, Bakers Small Engine Repair, and Supreme Oil fields, Kipling residents are seeing their investment in full motion. The town is taking their first step in motion-picture making at full sprint. Planned to take place at the finish line will be the World Premiere in Kipling, to screen after the completion of post production around Christmas time this year.
Anyone interested in appearing in the film or helping to make this endeavor the best representation of your renowned town spirit, feel free to contact our production office at (306) 736-2220. Help in any capacity goes great distances towards success in this unprecedented effort.
