Shroud Editing (07.17.07) As of July 15th, 2007 we are approximately half-way through the editing process for Shroud. We plan to view a pre-final rough cut on August 1, 2007. Thereafter, Shroud will enter sound and music design while final tweaks are being made to the final cut. Myspace.com (07.16.07) Nathan Mathieu has begun working on our multiple Myspace.com film support pages for Shroud. These pages will tie in directly to our whatisshroud.com website. Vangelis Concepts in Full Swing (07.14.07) Following our vision to create original works born of imagination and artistry, we have commissioned several artists to help us flesh out the world of Nimyria for our second HD feature Vangelis. Each of these very talented artists bring their unique vision to the fantasy realm of Vangelis and afford our very talented designers top-tier artwork from which to build the props and wardrobe for our film. F/X and Physical Warfare (07.12.07) Preliminary conversations are beginning with our design partner Element X to discover new, exciting ways of re-inventing classic sword and shield combat. In conjunction with our unique blend of fight choreography, the action in Vangelis is shaping up to be a truly innovative union of authentic medieval combat styles, martial arts and special effects. Jetrefilm has attained a replica of an authentic 14th century combat manual that proves fighting in the Middle Ages consisted of much more than big Hollywood hacking with broadswords and battleaxes. This manual reveals a cruel cleverness to the use of swords, lances and other weapons that would surprise any student of history. Mingled with cutting edge special effects, Vangelis will reveal the truly gruesome effects of the many wicked weapons of the age against other/lesser weapons, shields, armor and the soft flesh of the unprotected. Meaningful but grisly, Vangelis will show the horror of medieval war. Pre-Final Cut by August 1st 2007 (07.10.07) We are finally able to see the story of Shroud unfold as the editing process starts to connect the scenes together -- and so far, it’s looking pretty good! As the film comes together the flow of the story can be seen (and felt), continuity is holding up, and the camera work is fulfilling its role of establishing mood, scene pace and overarching story momentum. Whereas the sheer size of the HD files initially caught us off guard, we have adapted quickly and have been able to wrangle the enormous source footage easily with the necessary hardware and software. We are very pleased. Marketing (06.29.07) www.whatisshroud.com has left the design phase and will be up shortly as an interest-capturing portal that will improve our leverage with distributors as we hope to provide a sizeable list of interested end-users -- effectively doing some of the distributor’s job for them. www.shroud-movie.com will be online in early August as well, and Jetrefilm.com wil be renovated to reflect our expanding queue of increasingly ambitious films. Distributor Inquiries & Studio Interest (06.20.07) In August 2007 we will begin direct interaction with distributors, producers and studios, first by query letter, then by press kits to begin the qualification process of selling Shroud along with all its attendant materials (websites, lists, rights, files, photography, et al). Some entities have already made cursory inquiries for Shroud, both nationally and internationally...so its time to see who’s ready to play. Vangelis Ramps Up (06.15.07) With our inaugural western film Shroud in post-production for the next two months, we have begun pre-production our second HD feature, the hyper-action oriented, sword-and-sorcery project Vangeliss. Our first units have sold and we are already generating concept art and finding locations. Swords, Shields & Other War Cast Steel (06.14.07) Vangelis follows a surviving band of knights in their fugitive hope of smuggling an ancient artifact to a mysterious sea before it can be claimed by a deranged creaturely warlock, who will use it to usher in an era of holocaust. An examination of a kingdom in meltdown, Vangelis examines how formerly great nations collapse when they become depraved. The script is 80% finished and will be available soon. All Kinds of Action (06.12.07) Set in the fantasy realm of Nimyria, Vangelis is replete with knights, armor, shields, swords and spears, beautiful oracles, cruel sorcerers, magic, exotic locations and deep conviction. The nine month pre-production will enable us to cast both from the East and West Coasts, train our actors extensively (horseback riding, armored combat, martial arts, fight choreography, medieval weapon training) as well as test the exciting new technology we will be using on this really cool film. HD Feature No. 3 (06.02.07) We are currently adopting a long series of science fiction properties I have been compiling and expanding for over 20 years as a strong candidate for our third HD feature film. Conservatively, this property is a strong competitor to the extant Star Wars and Star Trek franchises which are painfully saturated in a medium clearly starved for fresh sci-fi properties. Dense, diverse and equally as artistic as either of the aforementioned, this film may be co-released with an innovative PC game that was designed out of its material. Development strategies are in place for both the film and the computer game for a release of 2008-2009. Wrangling with High Definition (06.01.07) We have invested heavily into reliable drives and expanded resources to accommodate the large file sizes incumbent on this new medium. Our IT team and producers have been thoroughly researching and testing a wide range of technologies, hardware, software, patches and plug-ins to find the most cost-effective procedure to channel our raw high-definition footage. Continued Vision (05.27.07) Jetrefilm Entertainment’s continuing vision is to create beautiful and deeply dramatic action films that acknowledge and promote the highest ideals of human bravery, faith and hope while simultaneously confronting the dark flexes, both charming and perverse, of the human condition. There are many angry artists in the film world trying to justify their broken world view, their apathy, their pain, or their patently self-absorbed dementia, but we aim for nobler goals. Through intelligent work and painstaking craftsmanship, we try to bring you the very best stories, communicated by a union of excellence in acting, directing, art direction and story. Our goal is to edify, elevate and embrace the best. The Challenges of Vangelis (05.26.07) Set in the mythical kingdom of Nimyria, Vangelis requires an ornate canvass of armor, swords and shields, oracles and knights, horses and henchmen. The logistics of properly preparing two small yet distinct forces is very challenging, so we have recruited artisans, designers, dress makers and fight choreographers from multiple renaissance fairs to help us with the details. Vangelis Script Nearly Finished (05.25.07) The script for our second film is close to completion. We are anticipating our first draft to be completed by June 2007. Vangelis involves a small defiant platoon of knights desperately seeking to smuggle an ancient artifact to a mysterious sea to prevent its capture by a creaturely warlock bent on endless war. A parable for the modern age, Vangelis explores the definition and decay of culture when noble virtues are abandoned for convenience, and honor is exchanged for expediency. Vangelis Units Are Selling (05.22.07) The first $50K units have sold for our second feature Vangelis. Naturally, we are very pleased with the reception our film has gotten from both our first round and new investors. The interest in our film has been so sudden and forthcoming we are beginning pre-production early to take advantage of the ninety days we can gain in preparing for this new venture. Knights of Nimyria, LLP (05.10.07) We have formed our second LLP to handle our second HD feature, the medieval / fantasy film Vangelis. The Knights of Nimyria Limited Liability Partnership will handle the development of this more challenging film as we court bigger financiers. The success of our Ghosts of Saarke business plan has been invaluable in approaching new investors as well as confirming our continued work on our first feature Shroud. And the Cutting Begins (05.07.07) Brad Stephens has begun editing Shroud. We can expect Brad to work through June and the first part of July before handing off pre-finals to our sound designers and composer. A Camera for Vangelis (03.12.07) We are seriously looking into the new modular Red One HD camera from www.red.com. This camera, should it live up to it claims, will be a remarkable advance for filmmakers wanting to work efficiently and affordably in the exciting world of high-definition video. Saunders & Saunders Cattle Co. (03.11.07) Thomas Saunders V has welcomed the Shroud production to their large ranch in Grapevine, Texas for the filming of the pivotal Lyching Oak scenes in Shroud. Mr. Saunders owns a gorgeous, sprawling ranch with easy access and sweeping vistas. Amsterdam and Arizona – In Weatherford, Texas (03.11.07) Didi Wright has agreed to let us shoot at her richly appointed Victoria home in Grapevine, Texas. The level of detail and artistry present in Mrs. Wright’s is far beyond our ability to re-create with prop rentals. Thaden Armory Signs On for Vangelis (03.09.07) The extreme armor and weapon demands for Vangelis have been accepted by Thaden Armory. Owned and operated by Patrick Thaden, these guys delivered an affordably priced suit of armor for Shroud ahead of schedule and above expectations. We are pumped to be working with this great team of designers and armorers again. Vangelis Enters Scripting Phase (03.08.07) Jetrefilm Entertainment’s second feature length HD film Vangelis is currently in the scripting phase. A medieval fantasy, Vangelis is rich with swords, shields and other war cast steel. A final draft should be completed by the end of May 2007 with investor qualification starting soon thereafter. Once pre-production begins, the principal actors will undergo a battery of weight training, weapon familiarity and choreography, horse riding lessons, dialect and language coaching and extensive wardrobe fittings for the heavy amount of armor and fantasy apparel. The Art Director in me is very happy. Element X Creative (03.07.07) The cutting edge 3D/Animation house has begun concepting the gnarled Lyching Oak to be digitally placed in Shroud. Partnered with DTCS, Element X delivers cutting edge animation and top shelf visual effects both in and beyond the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Grapevine Heritage Foundation (03.06.07) Melissa Moorman of the Grapevine Heritage Foundation helped us locate period Victorian homes in Grapevine for both Undercroft and Celestine Manor and outlying ranch properties for the remaining days of Shroud’s shoot. Final Filming (03.05.07) Our long respite is over as Shroud enters into its final filming phase with a 4-day shoot in Grapevine, Texas in the second week in April 2007. A New Mayor Undercroft (03.01.07) Russell Reynolds, originally cast as the briefly appearing Johnathan Celestine, has been promoted to Mayor Undercroft. We are excited about Russell’s work with the character and look forward to his rich take on the main villain of Shroud. New Gatlin Gun (02.26.07) Toby Thomas of Hardware of the Old West has secured us a new blank firing, full-scale Gatlin gun for Shroud. We will be returning to Willieville in the opening week of May to re-shoot the Gatlin gun sequence with this superior prop. Omega Broadcast Group (02.23.07) Austin-based Omega Broadcast Group has been an excellent equipment resource for our Steadicam rentals during Shroud. Available and affordable, these guys are worth a call for your next video or feature film. Shroud sails through opening weeks of production (02.19.07) As of February 19th, Shroud has completed 80% of its shoot days with surpising efficiency. The production remains on schedule with only minor alterations to the remaining shoot days, and we are happy to report no thefts, injuries (aside from knicks, cuts and bruises) and a crew and cast that liked each other as well at the end as they did at the beginning. Michael Morlan joins Shroud (02.15.07) Michael Morlan (www.austinfilmtools.com) has joined the production as Key Grip and Gaffer. Michael brings an enormous history of success in lighting and a broad equipment resource that has proven invaluable to our film. Mrs. Jeannie Mercantile (01.10.07) We will need to get everyone fitted for wardrobe the week of January 15th-19th. Ms. Jeannie specializes in vintage Civil War era apparel, shoes and accessories. Once the day is finalized, you will need to set aside about 1-2 hours so we can find your look, take measurements for adjustments, discuss any custom apparel, and complete your wardrobe. Gallery Updates (01.10.07) The first few pages of Johnathan's journal have been uploaded to the gallery. The journal is pivotal to the story of Shroud so we really wanted to show Johnathan's breadth of knowledge in mathematics, legend and the occult. The pages show rubbings, ink sketches, pencil sketches, notes, theories, equations and conclusions accumulated over his many journeys. The journal will have a hand-tooled custom leather cover, hand torn pages and leather bindery. Very cool. Happy New Year To Everyone! (12.31.06) We are very excited at Jetrefilm to be rolling into the new year with such a wonderful project like Shroud to look forward to so early in 2007. We are also very fortunate to be working with all the fine talent of our cast and crew. We wish you and yours the very safest of New Years, and hope that all your dreams come true in 2007. Further, we hope the great success of Shroud is a part of those dreams. Be safe, everyone -- David Jetre. Gallery Online (12.30.06) The beginning of our online gallery is up under Production > Gallery / Sketchbook. The gallery is divided into categories and reflects location scouting, art direction concepts, armor design phase and other candies as we roll through pre-production. The city of Shroud is the first category so you can get a feel for the location in Austin. Of particular interest is the last category that showcases Hamilton Pool Cave in Austin as well -- it is simply stunning (this is the cave to which Aaron brings Victoria).Future categories will include dress rehearsals, Victoria dress fittings, fight choreography and vintage props. Production Notes Online (12.29.06) I have also started what will eventually become a blog under Production > Production Notes that is a bit technically different than the News & Announcements (here) in which you are reading about it. Production notes gives glimpses (albeit brief ones) into the technical journey of many of the process of pre-production including art direction challenges, insurance and period-correct apparel and props. Basically, it is a 'how to' series of notes. Not for everyone, but those who themselves may be interested in knowing how certain things were achieved might find it a curious read. Merry Christmas to Everyone (12.23.06) All of here at Jetrefilm Entertainment wish to extend our sincerest hopes to our cast and crew, our friends and family (and theirs) for a happy, healthy and prosperous Holidays. We look forward to working with all of you in 2007. Marty van Kleek Starts Sewing (12.22.06) The Senior Dressmaker on Shroud, Marty van Kleek has begun designing Victoria's vintage apparel. We are looking forward to seeing what Marty comes up with. Dylan Barth Signs on to Shroud (12.22.06) Dylan Barth has landed the pivotal role of Abraham, Victoria Celestine's little brother in Jetrefilm Entertainment's HD feature Shroud. We all welcome Dylan to the cast and look forward to beginning rehearsals with him in early January. Morgana Shaw Joins Shroud Cast (12.15.06) Morgana Shaw of The Horne Agency has signed on to play the tormented Elizabeth in Shroud. Morgana's extensive experience in film and television brings a well-proved energy and innovation to the HD feature. We are very excited to be working with Ms. Shaw. Fight Choreography Starts in Full Swing...and Kick (12.05.06) Nicole Leigh has begun her intensive training regimen for her role as Victoria Celestine. Nicole is learning western boxing, a smattering of Tae Kwon Do kicks, and Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung-Fu "trapping hand" sets, tomahawk and staff fighting, broadsword combat, and 19th century firearms and rifles. Further, she will begin armor movement in January, along with visiting a gun range to become familiar with the guns of the period. Nicole has also begun a rigorous work-out routine and diet to prepare for the physical demands of Shroud. Nicole Leigh to play Victoria Celestine in Shroud (12.03.06) Nicole Leigh of The Horne Agency has accepted the demanding lead role of Victoria Celestine. We are very excited to be working with Nicole on this ambitious HD project and wish to express our sincere gratitude to Suzanne Horne of The Horne Agency for Nicole, and the many other excellent actors who will be participating in this unique film. Full cast biographies will be available this week on this website. Willieville Officially Signs on to Shroud HD Film (11.28.06) The first character of Shroud is cast in the abandoned period town of Willieville, near Austin. Principal photography is schedule for the first three weeks of February 2007. We are excited to be filming near Austin and look forward to shooting on this wonderful location. Shroud Sides Now Available for Call Backs (11.27.06) Returning actors can now download various character sides in PDF from our DOWNLOADS tab. All sides are property of Jetrefilm Entertainment © 2007 and are not for distribution. St. Paul Travelers (11.25.06) Dallas-based Ragland Strother and Lafitte has come on board as our insurance carriers on Shroud. Call Backs (11.21.06) Call backs will be on Wednesday, November 29th, from 7pm-9pm at our offices: 3001 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75234. We will notify either by email or phone. By appointment only. Audition 3 (11.20.06) Our last Dallas audition will be on Saturday, November 25th, from 11am-6pm at our offices: 3001 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75234. To schedule your audition please contact Arlette Morgan at 469-939-6357. The Grove Country Life Museum joins Art Direction team (11.20.06) Late 19th century museum with vintage memorabilia opens doors to Shroud production. Operated by Moody Anderson, The Grove houses an staggering amount of authentic objects and artifacts recently showcased in The Alamo and other Texas-based western films. The Grove is located at 1208 Slaughter Lane, Austin, Texas 78748, or call 512-282-1215. Amazing stuff. New Jetrefilm Website Home Page (11.16.06) A new homepage showcasing Jetrefilm's first feature film Shroud is now up. Character bios, script excerpts and downloads, schedule and investor log-in are now available. Audition 2 (11.15.06) Arlette Morgan will be organizing our second audition on Sunday, November 19th from 11am-4pm at our offices: 3001 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75234. Scores of actors from Dallas, Austin and Los Angeles will be coming to Dallas to compete for the lead roles. All principal roles should be filled by December 1st with extras selected by January 1st, 2007. To schedule your audition please contact Arlette Morgan at 469-939-6357. Audition 1 (11.12.06) Our first audition for Shroud will be on Saturday, November 11th from 1pm-5pm, at our offices at 3001 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75234. To schedule your audition please contact Arlette Morgan at 469-939-6357. Kaligrafos joins Art Direction Team (11.10.06) Kaligrafos is a calligraphy guild in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex who specialize in calligraphic arts and vintage documentation. Betty Barna has signed on to help us with the 19th century journals and letters while Janell Wimberly will be designing the 16th century Spanish papers of Coronado. Patrick Thaden & Ugo Serrano To Start Hammering (11.01.06) Our senior armorer Patrick Thaden has invited Ugo Serrano to co-design the plate mail armor in Shroud. Ugo Serrano's armor work has been showcased in major films such as Blade 3: Trinity, The Chronicles of Riddick and Witchblade. The hammering begins November 29th, 2006 - 4:00pm-ish. Arlette Morgan Helms Shroud Casting (11.01.06) Seasoned film / theatre actor, acting coach & dialect designer Arlette Morgan has assumed all casting and scheduling for Shroud. Audition dates and locations to be announced soon. The Elissa Secured for February Shoot (11.01.06) The Elissa, a period tall-ship in Galveston, has been secured for Shroud. Filming is scheduled for early January 2007. Location Scouting (10.28.06) David Jetre, Edgar Pitts, Brad Stephens, H. R. Massey and Bryan Chatlien spent the day in "Willieville" scouting the property, taking hundreds of photographs and trying to survive falling through floorboards. Built by Willie Nelson, "Willieville" is a small Old West town (circa 1860's) located 40 miles west of Austin. Originally built for The Red Headed Stranger, the set is fully powered and nestled in the uncluttered hills outside of Austin. Shroud Senior Crew announced (10.15.06) Jetrefilm Entertainment has finalized the senior crew for Shroud. David Jetre - Producer / Writer / Director / Art Director / Fight Choreographer Edgar Pitts - Producer Daniel Ducnan - Producer H. R. Massey - Director of Photography Brad Stephens - 1st Assistant Director / Editor Bryan Chatlien - Camera Operator / Photographer John Mays - Creature Effects / Special Effects Arlette Morgan - Casting James Barker - Senior Sound Designer Nathan Johnson - Composer Design & Technology Consulting Services, a full service design studio & internet marketing and technologies firm in Dallas, Texas, will be handling all marketing and internet campaigns for Shroud. Jetrefilm Entertainment begins pre-production on Hi-Definition feature Shroud (9.1.06) Jetrefilm Entertainment began pre-production on a period drama set in the Old West. "In 1862, a Dutch widow travels to the Old West to discover the fate of her husband and learn the horrible secret of the city in which he died." A blend of action and suspense, Shroud explores the intersection of science and faith against the backdrop of both murder and mystery. Jetrefilm Entertainment announces 2007 film production line-up (8.1.06) Jetrefilm Entertainment has announced two HD feature length films for 2007. The first film Shroud is a period drama set in 1862 Arizona and follows a Dutch widow's journey to America to locate her missing husband. 90 minutes color. Rated R for violence. HD format. Scheduled for February 2007. The second film The Devil's Audition follows the life of a female assassin employed by her own father. 120 minutes color. Rated R for violence. HD format. Scheduled for September 2007.