The Sculptor (film)
The Sculptor was one of the first Australian feature films to be filmed using the Red One camera.[1] The film was described as a Supernatural Thriller.[2] The Sculptor was about, "a struggling artist who immerses himself in black magic to further his career, but when he has everything he ever dreamed of, the demons come back to haunt his life, his work and his family." The Sculptor was directed by Australian Christopher Kenworthy, who co-wrote and co-produced with Chantal Bourgault.[3] Filming took place in Perth, Australia during early 2008.[4] Prior to a limited online release in 2013, the film was rebadged as The Sculptor's Ritual.
The Technology
The Sculptor was shot with the Red One digital camera. Cinematographer Jason Thomas said, "The hype is to be believed. The workflow, resolution, weight, camera features and the rest are unmatched. Forget the whole Film vs Digital debate; this capture system is something again and more." Despite this, the camera was not well understood and the film was shot with blown highlights and other cinematography errors.
The Crew and Cast
The main cast were Paul David-Goddard, Melanie Vallejo, Georgina Andrews, Matt Penny and Gordon Honeycombe.
The production team included production designer Emma Fletcher and composer James Ledger, with additional music being provided by Trembling Blue Stars.[5]