The ‘Seeing Him’ World Premiere, London, June 17th 2017 as it happened. Shot and edited by Viktoria Tolidou.
On June the 17th of September 2017 the moment to finally see the ‘Seeing Him’ short film had finally arrived. Having been a follower of the film during its earlier incarnation as ‘Three Days Short’ I was more than excited to see what the actual final product was going to be like but more of that later.
The venue and event as a whole was one full of love and admiration. Held at the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s Leicester Square the turn –out was spectacular with people traveling from all over to attend.
With literally everyone looking their ‘red carpet’ best even the hot spell we were having wasn’t going to stop us having a good time. What struck me most about the atmosphere was the love
in the air. I think there was a real admiration and joy present and I genuinely do believe it was down to Vanessa Bailey. Before the 17th I’d never actually met her in person or anyone else
to do with the film. I was genuinely touched at how generous and attentive she was to everyone even though I’m sure she had a hundred things to do! This is why I truly believe the crowdfunding
campaigns were so successful. Vanessa has a way of communicating with people as if they’re the only person in the room. Her natural ability, sincerity and humility drew people to the project.
People wanted her to succeed and she did in astounding fashion. I genuinely see her as a role model both as a human being but also as an actor/ filmmaker. Like her I too have no formal acting/
writing/ producing training at all yet I’m doing really rather well in the profession. It’s a lesson thanks in part to Vanessa. Being gracious to everyone around you really does help. I don’t
mean this as a ploy to getting what you want but just being the person people want to be around and assist and work with. Vanessa Bailey is that person and more as to her it comes
naturally.
I was genuinely star struck upon seeing Vanessa, Catherine, and Duncan et al. It was like the stuff you always see on television only this time you were part of it. A huge crowd, plenty of
photographers and lots of friendly faces there to support ‘Seeing Him’.
This latest batch is from photographer Marian Mlynarczyk whose website is at artnbmedia.com.
There is a hi-res Dropbox link HERE too.
Feel free to use on your websites and social media channels. #SeeingHimFilm please.
We just took delivery of the behind the scenes photos from the premiere of Seeing Him on Saturday night, and they really capture the spirit of the event. These pix were expertly snapped by Naomi Koji-Paton who you can find on Instagram (instagram: kira.koji) and she has a hashtag (#kojicam) and search for on Facebook with kojikam1.
You can download the originals in hires for your own social media channels and blogs via the Dropbox link HERE or view them online below.
Ahead of the full report and feedback from the premiere, I thought I would share all the red carpet photos of our cast, crew, producers and of course the folks who just came to see the film.
You can see them all below and check back in very soon for more photos, videos and reports. These great pix were taken by Marian Mlynarczyk whose webiste is artnbmedia.com
Chris Jones
www.SeeingHimFilm.com
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW... Join us for the premiere of the film on June 17th 2017 in London. More at www.SeeingHimFilm.com/premiere
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A glimpse of the incredible journey of making the short film 'Seeing Him' and the many talented people that helped make this film happen!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW... Join us for the premiere of the film on June 17th 2017 in London. More at www.SeeingHimFilm.com/premiere
When it comes to powerful voices in the storytelling process then music is one of the most powerful there is. Of all the narrative voices within a film music is arguably one of the most potent tools for enhancing their emotional connection to the “moments” which happen in your film.
I first met our composer William Goodchild twelve years ago when Matt and I were living in Bristol and our daughters were at school there. William was at that time involved in teaching music at the school and I was always incredibly impressed with the standard of music that he produced.
On set : Meet director Chris Jones and the team as they film the re-shoots, pickups and additional scenes with lead actors George and Vanessa. In fog.
On set : shooting in Beckenham and Bromley with Cathy and the crew. And this time it’s sunny!
Behind the scenes: director Chris Jones working on location with Vanessa and George for our third shoot day.
Clips from our post-shoot interviews with director Chris, producer/writer/actor Vanessa and actor George.
Clips from our post-shoot interviews with George and Vanessa where they talk about the highs and lows of the shoot. And their fifteen year age gap.
Director of Photography James Layton reveals how he got involved in the shoot and the film he’d most liked to have worked on.
Sound recordist Cassandra working on set with director Chris Jones and managing sound challenges such as…. gravel.
Alice Percival our makeup artist. Keeping us all beautiful and concealing whatever she needs to conceal.
Producer Judy Goldberg on her working partnership with writer Vanessa and her love of James Dean.
Screenwriter Ian Martin talks about being involved in the film as a crowdfund backer and how it feels to be on set watching the process.