The Drift Documentary Stills
July 21, 2012
Stills from documentary footage recorded while filming The Drift. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Production Schedule for The Drift
November 29, 2011
Here’s the 2012 production schedule for The Drift. [Read more]
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]