Thanks to the dozens of people who came out and supported Starlight Productions at the premiere of our first feature film, Light! It was great to get most of the cast reunited and see the reactions from people all across Southwest Florida as the images played out on screen. If you were one of the few who missed the premiere, check out the great photos John Fernandez took of the event!
The time has finally come! We are proud to announce that Light will be coming to a film screen in Fort Myers, on Monday, August 8, 2011.
This past week, Starlight Productions was contacted by Eric Raddatz of the Fort Myers Film Festival about bringing “Light” to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center as part of the Film Festival’s popular Summer Intellectualization Mondays.
Mark your calendars for Monday, August 8, 2011, at 6:30pm. Writer/Director Marty Wisher will be joined by Cinematographer & Special Effects Guru Tim Gunderman, along with the movie’s stars: Danny Rawley, Christian Kilian, Mitch Jacobs, and Keegan Shayne, as well as most of the cast at this special premiere.
Host Eric Raddatz will introduce the film and moderate the Q&A following the presentation. For more details, check out the invite on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you on the red carpet!
The first FX shots of “The People in the Light” are in.
A scene from the independent teen sci-fi film, Light, written & directed by Marty Wisher.
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This is the pool party.
Scenes from Light
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A scene from Light
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Prest hits the pool
From Director Marty Wisher: What a blast this weekend has been. We spent two full days filming the teen pool party scene. The kids were awesome. The weather was a tad cooler than we’re used to. But they were troopers about removing their jackets before the cameras started rolling.
Big kudos to Seth Billig (who plays Prest) for his willingness to be “knocked” into the pool (An icy 50-55 degrees). Of course, we had several takes. And I think the kids got a kick out of just hanging out after the filming. Munching, video games, and shooting archery with Ray.
Thanks to Sue Rawley for the majority of the photos – shot in “Sports Mode,” so we got all the action!
The stunt guy had a great fall!!
A raw scene from Light
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The gang at the park takes off after Jake.
A scene from Light
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Things get a little tense
A scene from Light
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FORT MYERS, FL – DECEMBER 15, 2008 -
Starlight Productions wraps their first phase of shooting the Sci-Fi Thriller, “Light,” this week, completing two months of principal photography, before going on Christmas break.
“Light” is set in the not too distant future and centers around a Lucas, boy born with hypopigmentation (Oculocutaneous albinism) who discovers that along with his rare appearance, his birth also granted him developing “super powers” that aid him and his genius best friend, Jake in navigating the often troubled waters of high school. Unfortunately, as with many gifts, there are those who desire to explot Lucas’ unique situation for their own nefarious ends. Caught in the middle is Jake & Lucas’ science teacher, Mr. Gunder, a former defense contractor, who has a unique understanding of the value of Lucas’ powers.
“Light” is written and directed by local actor-writer Marty Wisher and stars Christian Kilian, Danny Rawley, Keegan Shayne and long-time character actor Rick Michaels. In creating the film, Starlight Productions is committed to utilizing wholly local talent, from the actors and actresses, all the way through Director of Photography, post-production, special effects and crew. Many of the talent pool was drawn from the local chapter of United Film & Television Artists (UFTA)
The work on “Light” has also caught national attention, due to a growing problem of mistreatment of people with hypopigmentation in Third World countries.
Starlight Productions is a production company that provides live and staged entertainment, celebrity impersonators, science fiction characters, as well as delivering full-service film and video production services, from scripting to shooting, editing, and post-production.
UFTA is a not-for-profit incorporated trade association, who provides information, support, assistance, and education to artists and other production crafts personnel, associated with the creation and production of film, television, video, broadcast, recording, and theater products in the State of Florida.
Shooting on “Light” will resume in January.
For More Information:
Starlight Productions – Marty Wisher, 239-283-1444,http://www.starlightstudioproductions.com
Edited Clips of Light: http://www.youtube.com/user/starlightfusion
UFTA - http://ufta.info/