A STATE OF HEART - THE FIGHT SCENE.

July 25th 2012 saw the second day
of filming for "a state of heart".

The shoot was the fight scene
where Mac (played by Paul Stoddard - left)
confronts two thugs on his way to save
Louise (his wife, played by Charlotte Smith).

MARK CHECKING THE KIT

PAUL LIMBERS UP - OUCH



JORDAN CHILLING OUT AS THE JOKER



VAN DAMME's GOT NOW'T ON PAUL



Paul (black belt) choreographed the fight scene
along with Nat (black belt) and Jordan who play
both thugs demanding that Mac give them his mobile phone.

Mac's patience is limited due to the stress of trying
to save his wife and so the two thugs get more
than they bargained for.

NAT USES THE RUBBER KNIFE AS PAUL TRIES TO GET UP

The fight scene took around 2 hours to film and lasts about 60 seconds in the final film.

Photography by: Mark Eckersley, Sean Falvey & Jennifer Wyatt

a short behind the scenes footage from one of our small cameras that shows
a wide shot with cast and crew once Mac has taken down the 2 thugs.

A State of Heart
started filming on May 12th this year.

Paul (Boom), Joe (Phone Box) and Mark on camera
filming just off Hillgate in Stockport


A short film based on the character Mac Stoddard, and ex soldier who has to track down and apprehend a local serial killer that is on the loose and has already attacked 5 women including his good friend Marie. Now the killer is going to target Mac's wife Louise, this time its personal.

Written by Mark Eckersley & Paul Stoddard

Produced by Mark Eckersley & Paul Stoddard

Edited & Directed by Mark Eckersley

Starring:

Paul Stoddard

Charlotte Smith

Amy Berry

Sean Falvey

Joe Falvey

Jenny Wyatt
Anthony Winstanley
Jordan Stoddard
Nat Whiles
Ashley Pitt
Cerys Eckersley

We have 3 more days of filming to go during July, August and September, then the long job of editing. Next year we hope to enter the film into a number of major film festivals.



Mark, Sean, Charlotte & Amy filming a park scene





Sean Falvey who plays Police officer Mike Logan holds the reflector to take the harsh sunlight of Charlotte & Amy.

Photography courtesy of
Jenny Wyatt




More news to follow

Recently filmed Austin & Helen's wedding day at a beautfiul church called St Mary's in Astbury nr Congleton, http://www.astburychurch.org.uk/

Typical British weather, rained all day but still managed to get some superb shots.
Now and Forever wedding cars provided the Beauford, http://www.nowandforever.uk.com/

The photographers were Dave and Di from Buxton, http://www.davidgoldingweddings.com/

The venue was the beautiful Hunting Lodge in the grounds of Adlington Hall, http://www.adlingtonhall.com/

On Piano was the superb Guy Porteous, http://www.guyporteous.co.uk/
I filmed Guy in action and his clips will be shown in a later blog.

Filmed Terry & Hayleys wedding on June 30th.
The weather was kind with a few scattered showers.
Service took place at Norbury Church in Hazel Grove followed by The Village in Cheadle, near Stockport. Horgans Cars provided the wedding car along with an independant company, didnt get their name supplying a big old red double decker London bus like the ones seen on programmes like "On the buses".

Dave Tipton of Silver Image Photography provided his usual superb talent as one of Cheshire's finest wedding photographers - http://www.silverimagephotography.co.uk/

SHORT FILMS

This past year ive been working on a few short film scripts of my own and callobarating with various writers from both the UK and Worldwide. My aim is to take these short scripts, then film, direct, edit and produce the story and put it on the screen. The films will then be entered into various film festivals and competitions around the world.

In the world of film now its not just the big companies that take charge, small independant film makers can also make their mark, a few films ive worked on recently were shot for a budget of less than a £1000.00.

The low budget can be achieved as I have my own kit and calloborate with the actors, writers and musicians to get the stories made and promote everyone's talents.

The main cost is time which i myself donate for free in order to get the films off teh ground and make a success. Any monies made from film competitions or festivals will be distributed amongst all involved.

If anyone has any short scripts or ideas they would like me to look at, please email me the details to
info@marlynpictures.co.uk

New Year

Another year over and i have filmed some superb weddings at Venues like Gossel Ridding in the Lakes, Thornton Manor on the Wirral, Easterbrook Hall in Scotland, Alma de Cuba in Liverpool, Mere Golf Club, The Renaissance and Radisson Hotels in Manchester, Hollins Hall in Bollington, Worsley Court House, The Belfry nr Handforth, Heaton House Farm, Rushton Spencer and Shrigley Hall.

Last year I also made my move back into commercial filming with a short film for EcAR - Every Child a Reader. I filmed some corporate venues at Victoria Baths in Manchester and The Monastery in Gorton.
Also filmed a short commercial advert for the "Spurovator" garden tool
Heres a few quotes from the couples whose weddings i filmed last year had to say:

Hi Mark
This is really the best money spent!! Thank you so much for all your hard work - we love it! Hope we are good enough to make it onto your website! I also hope we meet again in the future - it was so much fun i've recommended you to everyone i know.

King Regards Alexandra & Ashley

Dear Mark Just a note to say thanks very much for making such a great wedding DVD for us! Youve got some really good shots and the finished DVD with editing and music choices is brilliant. We both enjoyed meeting you and it was a pleasure to have you there on the day - exactly what we had hoped for - someone who managed to get all the shots we wanted, while still being fun and un-obtrusive.  Hannah & Tim

This year already i have received quite a few film scripts which i hope to adapt into short films and enter into the various film festivals around the globe.

Commercial & Event Filming

Marlyn Pictures offers the small to meduim sized business a cost effective way to deliver visual or printed media in the form of film production, web design, streaming media and graphic design.

If your business needs a new image, a commercial film, a complete image makeover or simply a web presence with style - we will be happy to discuss your requirements.