BYP Website wins award from IAC
March 15, 2012
We put our website forward for The Best IAC Club Website Awards 2012, and they have just announced that we won in the production-group category, out of 8 entries, “for the sheer enthusiasm of their site”. [Read more]
Filming of The Drift has begun
March 1, 2012
Here’s a small selection of photos from the first weekend of filming of The Drift.
A progress update from Producer Daz “The shots are looking great. We have the makings of a FANTASTIC movie – thanks to the Drifters!”
The Drift on Siren FM
January 17, 2012
Gemma Lowe from Siren FM (Lincoln radio station) was on set at the weekend. Her 8-9 minute segment on The Drift will be aired today (17 January 2012), between 4pm and 5pm.
You can listen live in Lincolnshire, by tuning in to FM 107.3, or from anywhere on the internet, at http://www.sirenonline.co.uk/
We have a recording of the segment embedded below.
The Drift – Press Release 2011
December 20, 2011
FILMMAKERS NEEDED! – LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION COMES TO LINCOLN!
Making a Sci-Fi Spectacular on a Shoestring!
After almost 20 years of making spoofs in Lincoln and the UK, Backyard Productions is now embarking on its first original feature length movie — a Sci-Fi Spectacular called THE DRIFT and is looking for filmmakers!
A Sci-Fi action movie set in a deep space in a starship graveyard. With set building almost complete, the family team are looking for local filmmakers to help with the charity production. Anyone over the age of 16 with a firm interest in filmmaking is invited to apply to take part.
“This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is serious about making movies.” said Darren Scales, Executive Bully of Backyard Productions. “Normally students and enthusiasts can only get involved in small short productions. We are inviting local filmmakers to join a team of almost 100 people shooting on huge sets right on the doorstep of Lincoln!”
The film group Backyard Productions is a voluntary group that raises money for charity during each production. “I think it is a great way of helping everyone. We get volunteers and resources for free; those who help get copies of the film; companies get exposure and worthy causes get a little bit more funding – everybody wins!”
The filmmakers are no stranger to Sci Fi; they have already made two Star Wars Fan films as well as an Indiana Jones spoof. Their exploits were even featured on Channel 4′s Richard and Judy, as well BBC and Sky News.
The filming of the production itself will take place in March 2012, although there will be activities almost every weekend leading up to the main shoot. “The aim is to make sure we are all ready for the big shoot. We have spent over £3000 on this project, so we want to make sure we are well prepared!”.
Filmmakers and Media Students interested in taking part should contact Darren Scales by email drift@bypuk.com. More information is also available at their website www.backyardproductions.co.uk.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
Below the picture gallery is the following.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
PRESS PACK
Press Release
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Images
The following downloadable packs of images can be used without limitation.
Benefits for working with Backyard Productions
- Great for networking with like minded people that actually MAKE films.
- Experience of working on a large set.
- Shooting on Broadcast quality cameras.
- Working on a feature length production rather than a short.
- Making a production with a wide target audience suitable for most ages.
- Access to the entire film and documentary rushes for showreel, and self promotion purposes.
We see our productions as a mutual benefit enterprise — you get to take part in a large production that might not normally be available to you where you can learn a whole new level of movie production: a great asset for any showreel and resume. We get free cast and crew. To that end, we cannot pay travel and accommodation costs — all our money goes into the elements we simply have to pay for: set, kit, insurance, food.
The pay off?
Everyone involved gets a copy of the film and full access to the rushes, documentary and still for their own promotion. We will publicise our work as much as possible, not just at the end, but the through the entire process. Every major project we have undertaken has been featured on both National and local TV, even Japan — just check out our showreel!
Charity
Then of course is the Charity Premiere where we celebrate in style, black tie and all the pomp you want! Better still all the money made on the night goes to great causes! Typically we raise between £2000-£3000.
Why us?
Simply put, we finish what we start and quickly. Typically our films are completed within 18 months of starting, we do not hang about! We have a proven track record of completing a wide range of productions, we may not have much money, but we do make movies!
Production Schedule for The Drift
November 29, 2011
Here’s the 2012 production schedule for The Drift.
ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
Filming 1000-1900 | Lunch 1200-1230 | Dinner 1700-1730
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28-29 Jan On set 0900- 1800
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FULL CAST REHEARSALS Set building Tech Prep |
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4-5 Feb On set 0900- 1800
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Set building Tech Prep |
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11-12 Feb On set 0900- 1800
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FULL CAST REHEARSALS Final Costume fitting Set building Tech Prep |
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18-19 Feb ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0900- 1800
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Set building Tech Prep |
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Sat 25 Feb ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 (D1-1A) Deliverance |
Ace Captain Daniel Geek Mortimer Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis |
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Sun 26 Feb ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Deliverance Drift 1 (D1-1B) |
Ace Captain Daniel Geek Mortimer Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis |
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Sat 3 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Deliverance Drift 1 (D1-5) |
Ace Captain Daniel Geek Mortimer Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis |
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Sun 4 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 (D1-8 and D1-6) Deliverance |
Ace Captain Daniel Geek Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis |
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Mon 5 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 (D1-7) Deliverance |
Ace Captain Daniel Geek (am only) Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis Inhabitants |
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Thu 8 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 Set Prep
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Fri 9 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 (D1-9B)
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Astra Captain Daniel Muscles Scarlett Travis |
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Sat 10 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 (D1-4)
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Captain Mortimer Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis Inhabitants |
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Sun 11 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 1 (D1-3 and D1-9A)
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Astra Captain Daniel Geek Mortimer Muscles Scarlett Travis |
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Mon 12 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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BACK UP DAY (no plan to use at this time) |
ALL CAST TO KEEP AVAILABLE PLEASE (except Astra) |
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12-23 Mar Especially 17-18 Mar On set 0900- 1800
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BUILD DRIFT 2 |
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Sat 24 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 2 |
Ace Astra Captain Daniel Geek Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis Inhabitants |
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Sun 25 Mar ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 2 |
Ace Astra Captain Daniel Geek Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis Inhabitants |
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Mon 26 ALL CAST AND CREW On set 0830- 2000
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Drift 2 |
Ace Captain Daniel Geek Mortimer Muscles Scarlett Screws Travis |
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Fri 30 Mar |
Clear set
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Set 31 Mar |
Clear set END OF FILMING PARTY |
ALL CAST INVITED! |
ALL CREW INVITED! |
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Sun 1 Apr |
Clear set
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The calendar below has all the production events for The Drift. If you use Google Calendar, you can add it to your other calendars by clicking the +Google Calendar button.
Set building November 12
November 14, 2011
Rob Francis, our most dedicated fan and hard-worker, has produced a slideshow of photos he took at the November 12/13 set-building weekend. You can see how long the corridors are getting, now that we have the full set area! [Read more]
Drift pre-production update (November 2011)
November 1, 2011
Here’s a little update from Darren on what is happening with The Drift pre-production. [Read more]
UPDATED: Big DRIFT set building weekend Oct 15
October 15, 2011
Robert Francis (one of our most dedicated volunteers) made this video for the event. [Read more]
The Drift Announcement
October 2, 2011
Executive Bully, Darren Scales, introduces our latest project! [Read more]