A Film by Raul Gasteazoro

 MOOD SIZZLE

We created this mood sizzle early on in pre-production, in hopes of showing the aesthetic we plan to achieve.

It is still useful to see for reference of style and approach.

 
 
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HOW WE’LL DO IT

THE CREW

After nearly 20 years of filmmaking, Raul Gasteazoro has brought together a strong team of veteran industry experts to work on this high-concept, low budget project. His experienced crew have successfully worked together for nearly a decade and are able to meet the professional needs and tough demands of development, production and post with exceptional quality.

Budget Saving methods

80% of the story will  be shot in highly controlled, low-cost environments with a guerilla approach. The remainder (big stunts, fight scenes, racing vehicles) will require structured environments in terms of crew, coordinators and technical  equipment. These will be budgeted to fit the needs of maintaining safe working environments.

SETS, LOCATIONS & PRODUCTION VALUE

Raul has identified a variety of ways to maximize production value, while keeping hard costs to a minimum.  Many of our locations and sets have been chosen because they require little production design to look spectacular. We have already locked in real nuclear missile silo, an abandoned desert town, and much more.  We own or have direct access to all of the vehicles needed for the film, and have already begun to design and manufacture wardrobe for the cast using recycled garments and materials. We are doing a massive amount of “world building” with strategic pre-production.

 
 
 

THE LOCATIONS

 
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BUDGET

 
 

To maximize our budget and keep costs down, the film’s production will be split into two sections. In order to save on locations and permits, the bulk of the film will be shot at Blue Cloud Ranch, free of charge.

 
 
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GUERILLA

A good deal of this script occurs over a very short period of time in highly controlled environments that can be effectively captured by a light weight crew. By keeping the production small, strong, and focused , we can get what we need on a micro-budget.

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HOLLYWOOD

There are several action scenes in this film that demand a large and robust production. Hollywood’s myriad safety and technical departments were built for big stunts, complicated fight scenes, and racing vehicles - and we’ll need them to meet to keep the Waterbearer not only relevant, but memorable.

 
 

PRODUCTION PARTNERS

 
 
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Blue Cloud Ranch

Blue Cloud is a 250-acre movie ranch located within Los Angeles County's 30-Mile Zone. Close to zero noise restrictions and 24/7 production.

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Black Powder Works

Black Powder Works is a commercial production company founded by Raul Gasteazoro and has a ton of production and post resources, equipment, and connections.

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Wylie VFX

Wylie VFX has Award Winning Artists For Previs, Postvis, Visual Effects And Animation Services. They Provide Complete Vfx Pipeline Resources.

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Buffalo 8 & Bondit

Buffalo 8 is a full-service film and media company focused on production, post-production, design, and finance. Buffalo 8 is partnered with industry leading BondIt Media Capital enabling streamlined packaging, production, financing, and sales opportunities.

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camera control

Camera Control are leaders in the Motion Control Industry. With award winning rigs such as The Bolt, Titan, Cobra and Milo- the team has agreed to assist with the fight and action sequences for the film.

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drone dudes

Specializing in unique aerial and ground camera systems for the motion picture and industrial industries- Drone Dudes has worked with Raul Gasteazoro for years, and is a super skilled, innovative, and trustworthy partner for dynamic camera movement.

OUR TEAM

 
 
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Raul Gasteazoro

DIRECTOR

Raul Gasteazoro is the founder of Black Powder Works. He has written & directed countless commercials, shorts & the feature film: 10,000 AD: Legend of the Black Pearl.

Driven by an ethos of protecting the earth and changing the industry, he has spent years honing the art of capturing impactful footage and poignant visuals with a nimble and effective crew.

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Erin McPherson

Executive Producer

Erin McPherson is Head of Consumer Content and Partnerships at Verizon. Prior to Verizon, Erin served as Chief Content Officer at Maker Studios and Head of Video at Yahoo.

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Eric “Helix” Wolfson

PRODUCER

Eric “Helix” Wolfson is the founder of Incite Visual Media and an award winning producer and director. 

 
 
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Jupiter J. Makins

PRODUCER

Jupiter J. Makins has produced award-winning features and shorts, including bigfoot and the burtons sold to showtime and internationally worldwide.

 
 
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Sara Clausen

Associate PRODUCER

Sara has produced numerous commercials, music videos, and narrative projects including HURRIA, a short about the Syrian Refugee Crisis, which won Best Student Film at the 2018 Chicago Peace on Earth Film Festival and was shortlisted for the 2018 BAFTA Student Awards.