Conceptual artists wanted for The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

[TheMcGuffin]

Hello everyone! I am an independent filmmaker currently tackling the first Episode of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (namely Episode VII). Right now, we're looking for talented conceptual artists who are interested in working on designs for the trilogy. You can find out a little about the project at the official Star Wars Sequel Trilogy blog: http://sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com If you're interested in working on the Sequel Trilogy, email me at the link on the official blog with a little bit about yourself and a sample of your work so that I can see if your style is what we're looking for on the project.

 

[TheMcGuffin]

I'd like to send this one back up to the top, if nobody minds. We're still looking for talented conceptual artists who want their work showcased on a project of this scale.

-TheMcGuffin (after all, I'm only here to advance the story)

 

[Juggertha]

Thanks for bumping this... I'm nto sure if I'd be up to it though. Take a look at my siggy if that helps.

 

[Hahahaha]

Well, for me, 'thx-1138' (pre-digitized version first then the latter) seems to play the dual role of either being the past of 'star wars' or a future aspect of it. This film STILL holds up even in these contemporary times. I mean, if you can work with the budget that was funded for it with the talent that you are attempting to gather, I think you may be on to something that other films have failed miserably post-star wars, i.e., you know, the 'jump on the sci-fi/fantasy bandwagon, 'in for a minute' , 'bum a ride' types that miserably infested the genre since then, a kind of 'dark times', before the 'empire....of greed and villainy....and in some cases out and out idiots.' Look at the Leone films, or generally speaking, films just prior to star wars, where there is this 'plain reality' in the imagery or cinematography perhaps because of the camera tech. of the time but this 'plain reality' along with George's idea and HIS assembled creative team of flying by the seat of their pants approach but really all of the unbelievably well conceived, designed functionality and seeming plain reality of vehicles, robots, costumes, in addition low-key, realistic performance of actors/actresess makes it even more outstanding. Star Wars is a film that announced itself, very humbly, when I reflect I thank fate that George was NOWHERE near the digitized era that movies are embattled in now. Just look at 'Star Wars' there is a quality of humble, plain reality to it that MIGHT be said of 'alien' achieved and MAYBE of 'aliens' may have, and BARELY with 'Predator'. Every thing else seems to get it always wrong somehow. Today's movies have a 'glossy sheen to it', I really mean this, you could polish your car with it. It's that transparent. Even with the prequels I WISHED he could have achieved that realistic look despite the disclaimer that this is the more uptown side of the universe. There are numerous films that show a lavish set but still had that realism to it, EVEN though were talking about a fantasy setting, really anything in a movie is fantasy, a recreation. I wish you luck and may you and all the people involved....'may the force be with you.'

 

[TheMcGuffin]

Thanks for posting. I'm really glad there are other people out there that care more about the realism and grittiness of these kind of things. It seems that too often these days, everything has become digitally-oriented. One thing that made Star Wars the success that it was, in my opinion, was the fact that the worlds, the ships, the costumes, etc. looked lived-in. They looked believable (or at least as believable as possible in a sci-fi fantasy film). You didn't have this ultra-polished look that today's films (and even the prequels) have. Things were dirty and grimy. The characters were genuine. That's something that you can't find nowadays. Something you had a hard time finding in the Star Wars prequels. That's something we're wanting to turn around with the sequel project. We want to return the fun and feel of the classic trilogy. Steven Spielberg once said something to the effect of 'why spend a dollar on a bookmark when you can use a dollar as a bookmark?' There's no need to fake something with computer effects when you can take the extra time to physically make it yourself. It's more realistic that way and more believable to the audience.

 

[doommachine]

Now, I'm a huge Star Wars fan. Don't get me wrong. Bloody HUGE. But COME ON. That is such a load dude. In another 30 years people are going to look back on the Sci-Fi movies of today, including the SW Prequels, and say exactly the same thing you are saying about them that you are saying about the original trilogy.

 

[TheMcGuffin]

I'm sending this one back up to the top of the forum. We're still looking for more conceptual artists. In the mean time, you can go meet the new Han Solo at our official blog. http://www.sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com/

 

[StrainedEyes]

Why can't you independent film make your way into doing something original? I don't see that big of a future for a guy making Star Wars fan films.

 

[TheMcGuffin]

It's something I want to do. I love Star Wars and I have a really good story to tell. I wouldn't be making these films if I didn't believe in them. When it comes down to it, I've always wanted to see a sequel trilogy to the original Star Wars films, and I've realized that it's simply not going to happen unless I make one myself.

 

[Justice-Man]

So you're making the Thrawn Trilogy?

I'm not really a Star Wars nut or anything but I was considering doing a poster for "Heir to the Empire" just as kind of a personal challenge so I guess when I get it done I should post it in here?

 

[TheMcGuffin]

We are not adapting the Thrawn books. The Sequel Trilogy will be completely original.

 

[Justice-Man]

So it'd have to be either after on in the 5 years following then end of episode 6?