Sample Scenes from the film "Repose"

Sample scenes from the short film Repose. The film explores the nature of inspiration.

Written, Directed & Shot by Scott Ballard
Starring Josh Powers
Music by Ryan Hirst
Shot in SD with a Canon XL1; edited in Final Cut Pro
Shot in Seattle & Bellingham, WA; 2003

Between Night Gets Lei'd!

Between Night makes a jump across the Pacific as an Official Selection of the 2009 Big Island Film Festival in Hawaii! Thanks again to all of the actors and crew who made this beauty shine! It continues to be successful in the festival circuit due to the time and talent of all those involved.
Mahalo!

The Festivals Continue

While planning out the trip to Colorado Springs at the end of April to represent Between Night at the 2009 Indie Spirit Film Festival, I received some good news. Between Night will be playing at the Northwest Projections Film Festival in Bellingham, Washington. The film has come full circle, as this was where it was filmed. The festival goes from April 17-19th. I will update when the program is released. I will be there to represent the film, as well. 

In other news, our documentary on the 2009 World Beard and Moustache Competition in Anchorage, Alaska is developing nicely. Travel arrangements are set and we are making contacts with this year's competitors. 

As always - stay tuned!

Between Night Heads to Another Fest!

Thanks to the hard work of my team on Between Night, it has been accepted into another festival, #2 in it's festival run so far. The Indie Spirit Film Festival is held annually in Colorado Springs, CO. This year the festival runs April 24 - 26. I'm not sure what day or venue Between Night will play at yet, but information is available at http://www.indiespiritfilmfestival.org/

New Spec Commercial!

Check out my website for my VW spec commercial. I shot this last year in Connecticut using an HVX200 with Arri lighting. Follow this link: 

http://scottballardfilms.com/artwork/663820.html

I recently wrapped shooting a music video for the local artist, Bardia. It should be available next month and I will add a post with a link when it's up. 

New Teaser!

Shoebox Redhead, a film by Matt Lawrence has recently been released. You can see the trailer at:

http://dynamattproductions.com/films/Trailernew.mov

I shot the film on an Arri SRII Super 16mm with Fuji film (my first time using Fuji - very nice!) with Dave Rosenblum as my Assistant Camera/Gaffer. It's hitting the festivals now, I'll keep you updated as to it's progress.

I have been working on a documentary (and music videos) about the elusive musician, Possum Jones. You can see his page at:

http://profile.myspace.com/possumjonesmusic

I will soon be posting some pics and video clips as I cut them together -

Cheers!

January 2009 Update

It's been awhile! Lots of stuff happening and a lot of side non-film projects going on, as well. Just enough to distract me from consistent blog posts! Check out the ever growing MyYearInBeer.blogspot.com, TwoGuitars.Etsy.com, SBallardPhotography.etsy.com and TwoGuitarsDesign.com for some recent activities.

I just wrapped my first shoot of the year - an industrial video for HydroGeo here in Portland. Shot on my trusty now not-so-trusty XL1. Some clogged heads made for a challenging shoot, but in the end we got what we needed and it looks great. It was good to break out the Arri lighting kit and other gear from NW Film. The shoot gave me my first chance to visit Multnomah Falls. A fun shoot indeed. (that's me trying to stay warm behind the camera in the pic)

There are a few things upcoming including a music documentary on the elusive musician Possum Jones (www.myspace.com/possumjonesmusic). The shoot will include a 15-20 minute documentary on Mr. Jones, as well as several music videos. Stay tuned - I will be posting some of the pics/vids soon. I will also be shooting a live set of Tender Situation - the Ween cover band (www.myspace.com/tendersituation). It will be a week of music - I love it. I hope the Xl1 can keep up with it.

After that there are a few other shoots coming up in Feb. and a feature that will hopefully be shooting here in Portland soon that I will be DPing with the HVX.

I'm currently in the process of taking inventory of all the equipment. A new car mount is on it's way - handmade by my dad and I...I'll be trying it out on the Possum Jones shoot. Looking forward to it all....