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    Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 11:29PM / Standard Entry / Members only
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    Simon Yam : Rebel Hero

    I guess the French New Wave catches up with all directors eventually. It certainly seemed to for our revered helmer Michael Biehn today, who turned up in a grey sweater and white scarf. Very Truffaut. (The reality is that the morning air was cold and this was all he could finagle from the costume department!)

    As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I first worked with Simon Yam around 28 years ago ("before I was born!", as mode-turned-actress Emma Pei likes to remind me). We've been friends ever since, so its a particular pleasure to have him in the cast of 'Blood Bond'.

    Simon spoils you for other actors. He is so congenial, patient, professional... Yam's unique charisma brightens the whole set, or the whole studio, depending on where he is at the time!

    Though he's been in Nanhai for a couple of days, he shot for the first time today. Its a great establishing shot for his character: his aide Guang Di (Emma Pei) drives up to his rebel camp in a jeep, and, in a sweeping crane shot, we follow her through the assembled revolutionary soldiers until she finds Lompoc.

    Fortunately for us, Emma can drive, something no-one had ever thought to ask! Ms Pei is full of surprises. She's model skinny, but can kick ass with the best of them. She also has this vry affecting intensity, especially in close-ups, that belies her elfin features. I think she can really make a go of this acting thing if she puts her mind to it...

    There was an instant rapport between Emma and Simon, which completely suits their characters in the film. He teases and impersonates her constantly, but she seems to love it.

    The camp itself is situated just across from where we shot Ding's hangout. We refer to this area as 'the reservoir' (given the expanse of water it faces). The art department had gone to great lengths to capture the grungy grandeur of the camp, allowing DP Ross Clarkson to shoot it from all sides.

    When we first scheduled this, it basically consisted of two scenes, and I felt sure we'd wrap early. As it turned out, the logistics involved meant that it was easily a full day. Another note to novice producers: everything takes longer than you thought it would!

    Next : Radio days and kung fu fighting

     

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  • Etchy
     
    posted on Monday, Nov 9, 2009 6:01PM [Report]
    i hope that was just for the cameras...
  • lianngaihte
    posted on Monday, Nov 9, 2009 3:40PM [Report]
    hahhaha..cannot wait to see the movie//..Simon yam is one of my fav. Actor too
  • DanielSolis
    posted on Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 2:38PM [Report]
    Good to see you're all keeping busy guys.
    Keep up the good work.
    If you get a chance say hi.
    Daniel S
  • jackiechow
    Official artist 
    posted on Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 12:37PM [Report]
    Can't wait to see the movie!
  • jackiechow
    Official artist 
    posted on Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 12:36PM [Report]
    Wow..............
    I like this one
  • SpencerDouglass
    Official artist 
    posted on Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 12:28PM [Report]
    Looks so Awesome!
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:58AM [Report]
    Here's the new password............
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:56AM [Report]
    Hey, don't forget my beer!
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:54AM [Report]
    C'mon, I can't keep posing like !
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:53AM [Report]
    Lovely pic.  One for the album I'm sure.
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:53AM [Report]
    I know you had a close shave with that new blade Simon. I don't need a demo, thanks.
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:50AM [Report]
    'See that guy behind me?  He wants a date with you."
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:49AM [Report]
    "Shall I get you a microscope boss?"
  • 55Gordon
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 6:48AM [Report]
    Simon's been around for ages.  
  • Flagday
    posted on Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 2:55AM [Report]
    Simon Yam.  Yum.
  • rottendoubt
     
    posted on Friday, Nov 6, 2009 4:02PM [Report]
    that's so cool that you guys have simon in the film.
  • shum
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Nov 6, 2009 1:17AM [Report]
    wow nice!!!! when is this movie gonna be up?

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