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BEN HSIUNG
FILMMAKER
BEN HSIUNG
FILMMAKER
BEN HSIUNG
FILMMAKER
BEN HSIUNG
FILMMAKER
BEN HSIUNG
FILMMAKER
BEN HSIUNG
FILMMAKER
E.X.Y
FEATURE FILM PILOT
Set in 90’s Camden Town - it's a story of friendship and conflict as struggling musicians try to get their band signed to a record label. The introduction of a charming guest vocalist could spell the rise to the top and stardom but a good bands path is never simple or easy.
This is a short test pilot version that was shot in 8 hours on a Cannon 5D with an unrehearsed cast. It is an initial attempt to give a feel for the style that I am going for. The scene introduces the main characters: Jay, ‘nice guy’ guitar player that holds the band together; Henry, singer/bass-player/writer, who is also Jay’s best mate, landlord, biggest bully and the colourful talent of the band; and Kieron, the laid back drummer, who is just along for the ride. This is the moment where guest vocalist Amy gets to jam with the band (the only time in the story we see and hear them play) and when Ollie, the idiotic and unscrupulous manager lands their most important gig.
Cast: jay - Stephen Lloyd, henry - Rikki Lawton, kieron - Paul O'Dea, amy - Agne Motie, ollie - Craig Power
Camera: Luka Marchant, Barnabas Wilhelm, Will Gardener, production assistant: Ned Frankau
Music: Shao Di Di, Weng-Wah, Agne Motie
Writer/director/producer: Ben Hsiung