Jovanka Vuckovic, ZOMBIES! AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE UNDEAD author and one-time editor of Canada’s RUE MORGUE magazine, is in the final stages of post production on her freshman directorial effort, the fantasy horror short THE CAPTURED BIRD. BIRD is the result of an outpouring of support from fans and industry names, perhaps most notably, producer Guillermo del Toro, who ponied up donations in small and large increments when production first began. Other notable contributors include Steve (GHOST HUNTERS) Gonsalves, Neil (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH) Lumlock, and “Spooky” Dan Wexler.
Vuckovic ran a series of interesting videos as she approached the project, turning to some of her primary cinematic influences (George Romero and Mick Garris, for example) for advice on the process, sharing the wealth as she absorbed the guidance. The result is what looks to be a beautiful little film with just one star, Skyler Wexler, who shares screen time with a ghostly creature. The monster in the film has only been teased in concept art and shadow, but with storyboard artist turned creature effects creator Rob McCallum behind the beast, the results will surely be ghastly.
Synopsis (courtesy Osaka Sunset Pictures):
“A darkly poetic fable that begins with a little girl drawing figures of people with chalk on the cement of a playground. She takes notice of an unusual crack in the pavement that is seeping a mysterious black fluid, which she follows to an ominous building. Inside, she encounters several bizarre phenomena, including walls that bleed black and tentacles that emerge from the ceiling to touch her. She then witnesses the birth of five terrifying supernatural beings that threaten the existence of her world.”
Below is a collection of stills from the production of THE CAPTURED BIRD. We will let you know when and where you can see the picture as soon as details are available.
(Images: Osaka Sunset Pictures)
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