FRANK SILAS
Writer, Director, Producer, VFX Supervisor
EXPERIENCE
Over 12 Short Films and 2 Feature Films
TOOLS
Software: PFTrack , Maya , Softimage XSI, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop , Dream Weaver, Adobe Premier, Adobe After Affects, Camtasia, Illustrator , Microsoft Office, Guerilla Film Production Software, Final Draft, Story Weaver, Final Cut Pro,
Hardware: Windows 64bit PC , Apple Computers, Large Format Color Printer, Scanner, Digital Camera, Wacom Pen Tablet, Renderfarm, DV, HD, and Film motion picture cameras, Lowel Lighting Kits, RedOne, RED Epic, Cannon 5D Mk II
FILMS
Independant Filmmaker, San Diego, CA November 2006 – Present
Producer, Director, Co-Writer for SLEDGEHAMMER (Budget $15,000.00+) This is a Live Action short shot on location in San Marcos, Ca. The genre is Science Fiction. This film is a NAS Production shot for Executive Producers Frank Silas, Mike Krehan, and Rick Earlye. The film was shot on a RED Epic at 5k. The film is currently in Post Production.
Producer, Director, Co-Writer for SHEEP (Budget N/A) This is an animated short film. The genre is Family Film. This film is a NAS Production made for Executive Producers Frank Silas and Mark Bealo. This is a 3D Animated film. The film is currently in Production.
Producer, Director, Co-Writer for BOX (Budget $1,500.00) This is a Live Action short shot on location in Escondido, Ca. The genre is Thriller/Suspense. This film is a NAS Production shot for the San Diego 48hr Film Competition. It won for "Best Special Effects". The film was shot at 1080p on a Cannon 5D Mk II. I was also the Post Production Supervisor.
Director for Internet Viral Commercial Campaign (Budget $300.00) I directed three viral commercials in a single day for an iPhone App called "Prank App". We used some of our crew to act and hired two actors to play the primary roles. The client was happy and the work was fun. Shot on a Cannon 5D Mk II.
Visual Effects Artist/Supervisor for Cursed Ground (Budget N/A) This is a Live Action short shot on location in Carmel, Ca. Directed by Joshua Allard. The genre is Western/Horror. This film is a NAS Production shot for the San Diego 48hr Film Competition. It placed second in it's category and was part of 'The Best of San Diego" 48hr Film Competition Screening. The film was shot at 1080p. I was the boom operator on set and visual effect consultant. I modeled, textured, rigged, animated, and rendered a cg shot for the film in 8hrs.
Second Assistant Director for H.I.S.T.Z.A. (Budget $35,000.00) This is a Live Action short shot on location just north of Hollywood, Ca. Directed by Christian Cantamessa. This is an award winning short film that has been in over 30 festivals. We shot on a Red One Camera at 4k. We had a seasoned crew of actors and stuntmen, as well as a special fx makeup crew. This is a Red Barrell Films Production that stars Nils "Boo-boo" Stewart currently in Twilight New Moon, Twilight Eclipse, and the up comming Twilight Eclipse 2 as 'Seth Clearwater'.
First Assistant Director for Henchmen, A Job to Die For (Budget $7,000.00) (Official Selection, Anchorage International Film Festival)(Winner, DIY Film Festival LA) This is a Live Action short film. I was fortunate to meet and become good friends with Christian Cantamessa the Director of Henchmen while working at Rockstar Games in San Diego. We both love films and our passion for the artform drove us to produce, direct, and shoot our own film. I worked with Christian and Yvonne (the film's producer) to decide on which script to shoot, I suggested the title, help cast the actors, helped build the sets, help set up the light kits, was Assistant Director on set, and even have a cameo in the film.
Second Assistant Director for iGod (Budget $30,000.00) This is a Live Action short film. I got the call from Christian Cantamessa that he had gotten a script of his that I had read and liked greenlit by a producer from Los Angeles. We had a crew of 30+, including SAG Actors, and some union guys on the crew. This film is now in Post Production.
Animation Co-Director for Tin Woodman of Oz (Budget $100,000.00) Animated Feature Film.Financed by Martin Hash of Hash Inc. I spent one year from inception where I contributed to the script and trained a team of animators to work on this feature film. I also created a 3D animatic for much of the film. I tested full body and facial animation rigs and helped guide their development. I researched and developed a vegetation system for animatable forestation. The film is currently on Youtube. I left the production after the original Director was no longer attached to the project. A sequel is also now in production