Filming is complete!

March 2008

After a hectic 5 day shoot, "Piet and the Wooden Statue" has completed all the filming and is now ready for the next phase of production - the soundtrack and edit!

Thanks to everyone who helped out over the past few weeks and months to get the show on the road! It was an amazing time for the experienced and inexperienced alike, including road closures in Molong; participation from 2 district vintage car clubs proudly tranforming the streets of Molong back into a by-gone era; filming inbetween an unrelenting and unforgiving storm; and finally enjoying the performances of the local talent when stepping, almost magically, into their characters. In the Media section you will see a few images from the last day of shooting when the Molong Express came on set.

In hindsight, it all went incredibly well and could not have happened without the amazing support from all the local community who participated - from the kind folk at the Historical Museum in Molong, to the generous owners of the properties we "invaded", to all the young extras and locals who came along to be part of this incredible production.

A big thank you to everyone!

Stay tuned, in the next 5 months or so, the Central West of NSW will be seeing the world premeier screening of Piet and the Wooden Statue!

Auditions

Feb 2008

Auditions will be held all day on Sunday 2nd March at the Orange Conservatorium of Music in Hill Street. Please send an email to register your interest to participate: info@cherrypip.com.au

All ages welcome!

Locations Confirmed & Sets Being Built

Jan 2008

The energy and enthusiasm shown last year by all the crew, sponsors and volunteers continues into the New Year with confirmation of all locations and the construction of sets. The final locations are situated around Molong in the Cabonne Country Shire and near Orange in the Central West of NSW.

Title To Be Hand Cross-Stitched By Artist

Dec 2007

The title of the film is currently being hand cross-stitched by artist Megan Yeo, a College of Fine Arts graduate who usually cross-stitches images of the world in all its varied and violent glory. This title project is somewhat more subdued than what she’s used to but says “it’s going to be just as interesting to make!”

The Program

Nov 26 2007

Luisa Machielse was interviewed for the Triple J radio’s national arts segment “The Program”. The article appears on the website and can be viewed here :

http://www.theprogram.net.au/featuresSub.asp?id=5516&state=1

Radio Interview

Nov 7 2007

Director Luisa Machielse was interviewed on the ABC radio today in regards to the film. A large interest is developing in the regional community about “Piet and the Wooden Statue” as the word is getting out there. The uniqueness and creatively visual aesthetic the film has seems to have struck a chord with many in the community and beyond.

Looking For Cast

Nov 1 2007

Auditions will be held within the next few weeks. Please make your interest be known and contact us if you wish to be involved - either in front of the camera, or behind it! We are also particularly interested in any persons able to help with 60’s memorabilia, including cars, clothing and furniture.

Main characters:
- Male actors wanted: aged 8 to 10 years, 30 to 40 years, and 60 to 70 years.
- Female actors wanted: aged 25 to 40
 
Non-speaking roles:
- A female who can roller-skate (specifically: can spin quickly on the spot)
- Extras of all ages

Interested Persons

June 1 2007

Currently, cast and crew are being pursued, locations scouted and sets being designed. Any interested persons or groups willing to get involved, make a donation or become a sponsor, please refer to the contact section.