Q. What editing software was used during post- production?
A. Adobe Premiere 2020

 

Q. What camera was used for filming? 

A. The Lumix GH5 was used for filming Ninety Seconds, having multiple GH5's available we were able to shoot multi camera, covering more ground both creatively and financially speaking, Ninety Seconds was shot in 4K. 
 

Q. How long did it take to make the film?
A. Ninety Seconds pre-production state took a year to plan, followed by one day shoot in principle photography followed by two pick up shoots, post production lasted 9 weeks before the release of the final product in November 2020.

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Q. Where there many restricts or obstacles leading up to or during production?
A. Production of Ninety Seconds was pushed back by six months due to the “Covid – 19” pandemic outbreak, production was delayed due to health and safety risks, when production began health and safety accessories were put in place to protect said cast & crew. An obstacle that rose during production was lighting, one of the ways we tackled and controlled the light was by using both light diffusers and tin foil, this allowed us to both dim the surrounding area which was being filmed and allowed lighting to be control more easily and naturally while on set. This meant from a visual aspect the cameras were able to pick up all key and crucial aspects of the scene and film, allowing control and a natural presence and look to be created on set. 

  

Q. What was the budget of Ninety Seconds?
A. Ninety Seconds had a budget of over £3,000, directly self-funded by me.
 

Q. What is the meaning behind Ninety Seconds?
A.  Ninety Seconds’ meaning is to show how we all can be led down a dark path when driven into desperation and turmoil. To show that not everything is what it seems from stereotypical and ill-informed perspective of judgement, to debate and concluded the course of action taken by someone when they, and their actions are beyond the point of reason. A tragic incident that holds no prisoners but victims, slowly tightening its grip around all involved, leading and waiting for one victim to snap and break the cycle of justice. Becoming a victim to their own mental guilt and suffering.  
 

Q. Why was “Port View Trade Centre” the chosen location, were many other location scouting options explored & considered?
A. Ninety Seconds underwent several location scouts, from Stranmillis University to Conway Mill. However, “Port View Trade Centre” met all the expectations and criteria when set out during pre – production due to its prison like setting and availability of space, allowing creative and technical equipment to be used to their full potential and advantage. The size of the room available during production was more than accommodating to the needs of both cast & crew when working from a creative and technical perspective, it also allowed us to create the illusion that this location was indeed a prison and using the power of visuals to make said context bigger than one room / location. 

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Q. How did you assemble the cast and crew?

A. Through the process of writing "Ninety Seconds" I knew instantly from the moment I came up with the idea of who I wanted to play the role of "Robert Gallagher" to which I casted Timothy Fergusson. I first worked with Tim six years ago when I first started out on my career as an filmmaker and I knew that I wanted to work with him again prior to that time but also mainly because I knew what Tim could offer to the role of Robert and the demeanour he could portray through the character both visually and onset as one of the key identities of "Ninety Seconds" is that its an atmospheric film. After having cast Timothy Fergusson in mind for the role I knew I needed to cast an actor who could bounce off Tim, and vice a versa in that respect. My last short film " My Son & I " I worked with an actor called Gerry Grimes and in having worked with him I seen alot of potential with Gerry and what he could offer in a more grounded, sinister and realistic role. Having worked with these pervious actors at different times I seen a common skillset / trend in them that I knew would work for "Ninety Seconds" in creating a frictional and awkward relationship between the two characters. After casting both actors I decided to have a test rehearsals phase to see the potential between the actors and the chemistry that was to be set. Both during and after rehearsals I knew I had found my "Robert Gallagher and "Detective O'Connor. 

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Having made a few short films throughout the past few years of building and crafting my skills, I was very fortunate to have both met and worked with a number of great people in their profession and the skills they could offer me both personally and professionally speaking. I could not of asked for a better and cast and crew to help met in creating and forging "Ninety Seconds" through their hard work, dedication and passion for both the arts and project at hand.