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  Date Time Subject 31st Jan 2003 22:43:22 MOTH Casting again today for the parts of "Angela" and "Bill". We hope to confirm these parts sometime on Monday. For further details of the film visit the "Moth" pages.

  Date Time Subject 30th Jan 2003 19:09:15 MOTH Set construction meeting and VFX meeting at Shepperton. First we looked at all aspects of the set to try to anticipate any potential problems before work is due to commence, next week. Then we looked at possible areas where we might save money in an already tight art department budget. We also went over the moth camera tests with Matt Twyford (VFX Supervisor). Matt now has all the VFX shots on storyboard and will break them down into the VFX shots needed for the film.

  Date Time Subject 29th Jan 2003 22:11:17 MOTH Having cast the part of "Tommy" and his double we've now started the casting process for his mother "Angela". We'll be seeing several actresses over the next few days and make a decision by Monday at the latest. Schedule meeting at BAFTA; there are several problems with making a film that has an eight year old boy as the central figure in the film. We're working hard to come up with a schedule that is practical and efficient.

  Date Time Subject 27th Jan 2003 18:27:31 MOTH Today we set up a series of camera tests to look at the possibility of using several dummy moths. Luke Smith (Production Designer) has been making various moths and we've been testing several models to recreate moth shadows and moths in flight. The tests were extremely effective and the next step will be to look at the results with VFX Supervisor, Matt Twyford. We also cast our "Tommy Double" today. Nine and a half year old Tom Grant will stand in for many shots in the film and is a welcome and vital member of the cast.

  Date Time Subject 24th Jan 2003 21:03:41 MOTH Production meeting at BAFTA. The main issues of this meeting were the budget, consequently it was a long meeting and we have much to do to reign in many of the costs. The budget is the ultimate challenge for all filmmakers, but even more of an issue when making a short film that requires much in the form of sponsorship of services and facilities.

  Date Time Subject 21th Jan 2003 17:16:07 MOTH We're delighted to announce that the part of Tommy will be played by Joseph Friend. Joseph is an excellent young actor who impressed all of us at the final round of auditions last Saturday. For further details follow the link to visit the "Moth" pages.

  Date Time Subject 18th Jan 2003 10:30:00 MOTH Casting continues today with a re-call of several boys for the part of Tommy.

  Date Time Subject 17th Jan 2003 12:02:10 MOTH Sample storyboard's are now online, follow the link to visit the "Moth" pages.

  Date Time Subject 9th Jan 2003 16:30:00 MOTH Further casting sessions today for Tommy, the lead seven year old boy in our next short film project, "Moth". After these initial casting sessions we plan a further casting session on the 18th January and re-call those who we feel are the most suitable for the part. For further details of the film visit the "Moth" pages.

  Date Time Subject 8th Jan 2003 16:30:00 MOTH Casting continues today for Tommy, the lead seven year old boy in our next short film project, "Moth". For further details of the film visit the "Moth" pages.

  Date Time Subject 6th Jan 2003 11:30:00 MOTH Meetings today at Shepperton Studios. The majority of the film is set within Tommy's bedroom and we are currently negotiating the build of the set on one of Shepperton's sound stages. We also met with Matt Twyford (Digital Effects Supervisor) regarding the storyboard's and the visual effects needed for "Moth".

  Date Time Subject 3rd Jan 2003 14:00:00 MOTH Casting sessions for Tommy the lead seven year old boy in our next short film project, "Moth". For further details of the film visit the "Moth" pages.