That's a wrap - I'm headed home thrilled to have worked with such an amazing group of super talented filmmakers. Director Chris Nolan was so inspiring and Wally Pfister the films cinematographer couldn't be a better guy to work for. The entire experience was a dream come true and I felt they were very pleased with my contribution. In addition to Chris and Wally - the stunt team and stunt coordinator (whom I worked very closely with to capture our scenes) Tom Struthers and Sy Hollands were a tremendous pleasure to work with - they are at the top of their game and really run a safe and productive ship. I wish I could tell you more about just what we were shooting - but that would spoil all the fun of going to the film in July 2010. I am so curious to see just how Chris Nolan takes us for a ride on this one - his mind is amazing and his skills as a film director exude confidence like I have never seen before - he works harder then anyone on the set and directs in the way I imagine the greats of years past did - he isn't a playback junky who hides in a video village, he stands beside the camera and moves at a furious pace. Watching Chris and Wally communicate and develop a scene is truly inspiring - these guys are so in sync it's scary. I look forward the the film and hopefully teaming up with them in the future.
Our Canadian crew was top notch as well - I had a great crew of camera assistants, stunt men and AD's to run our unit and keep producing great scenes each day. They made my life very easy and allowed me to stay focused on delivering what Mr Nolan was asking for time and time again. American 1st AC Scotty DaHarb was at my side all the way through this and kept all footage in focus and the camera's working in some incredibly harsh conditions. I don't give him any focus marks or much of a description of what we are about to do - I just look over my shoulder and say "we're going that way - roll camera!" and he keeps up, smiling all the way. It's great to have a guy like Scotty at your side on a project like this - his wealth of experience in tough conditions allows me to just keep creating and never think about the gear or logistics of moving it around in the mountains, every time I turn around - he is standing there with the camera ready to shoot.
I really owe Jan Foster and Chris Brigham a huge THANKS for getting me involved with this one - they really had the confidence in me to seamlessly join Chris and Wally.
Look for a new trailer coming soon....
