• 2013 Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon Program Guide by Roswell Daily Record

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Table of Contents 19 • Celebrity Guests 7 • The Cosmicon 8 • The Digital Shootout 14 • The Film Festival 26 • The MVN Workshop 16 • Points of Interest Map 22 • The Roswell Project 15 • Schedule 12 • Superhero Night 5 • Welcome

2013 Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon Committee

Rodney Austin Rey Berrones Marisa Coates Jennifer Coats Quentin Day Donovan Fulkerson Juliana Halvorson Sean Hennington Faren Juarez Sarah Juarez Jeanette Loera Elaine Mayfield Robert Mendoza Jessica Meyers Renee Roach Christina Stock Alan Trever Tara Trever

Program Design and Production Roswell Daily Record

Rey Berrones Amy Vogelsang Jill McLaughlin Lawrence Foster Aric Loomis Sandra Martinez Steve Stone Charles Fischer Publisher

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Welcome to the Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon Welcome to Roswell, the hub of southeastern New Mexico and the UFO Capital of the world! Boasting as the sight of Robert H. Goddardʼs primary rocketry research, Roswell is continuously exploring the mysteries of the world beyond. The Executive Members of the planning committee for the Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon (RFC) have focused on bringing you fun family-friendly entertainment and “out of this world activities” for all ages and species, so that you can make friends from across the universe! Whether you have traveled from near or far, or are a resident of Roswell, you will be pleased by the events that will unfold in the action-packed days of the Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon. The Roswell Filmfest is the only filmmaking festival and comic convention of its kind, dedicated to bringing artistʼs visions from “script to screen” in one week. The film festival and shoot-out experience captures the essence of filmmaking, highlighting cutting-edge digital media, which is revolutionizing the film industry. The RFC provides a venue for independent SCIFI/FANTASY filmmakers to get their films made and was spearheaded by Alan Trever. Trever has been actively involved in photography, advertising, film and television in New Mexico for over ten years and established a film program in Roswell that serves as a training ground for future members of IATSE, a NM film union. Trever has also served as a local production coordinator for many films and television crews that have come through Roswell, utilizing the program that he created at Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell, and has worked in various capacities with a number of companies, such as Lionʼs Gate™, Paramount, ABC Family, Discovery Channel and NBC, and produced numerous projects for various companies such as ESPN, Discovery, the State of New Mexico and the History Channel. He has also produced several independent features filmed in Southern New Mexico, such as Ilegales, Last Stop (starring Mena Suvari and Brian Austin Green) and Coyote County Loser, which won “Best Comedy” at the Telluride

Film Festival, Roswell FM, and The Rambler, which was recently showcased at the Sundance Film Festival. Currently, he is involved in directing a new film called, “The Roswell Project” -- a marvelous "campy" retake on the epic "true story" of what happened that fateful day in the hot, Roswell, New Mexico desert. Shot beautifully in black and white, this film celebrates the era in which this story unfolds, including adventure and witty comedy during a journey that will not disappoint. The Roswell Project, co-produced by Donovan Fulkerson, will debut at Galaxy 8 Theatres during the RFC. The Roswell Cosmicon was designed to complement the Sci-Fi Film Festival with something for everyone in three packed days of fun, fantasy and learning. What better place for viewing Sci-Fi films than Roswell, the UFO Capital of the world! Only the Roswell Cosmicon combines the diversity of art and collectibles in comics, fantasy and anime with the science of filmmaking from 3D to Mars. You can be a part of interactive and virtual filming with experts in the field from top studios. Star Wars fans can meet and get autographs from Daniel Logan who played Boba Fett and C. Andrew Nelson who is the only actor to play both Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. We hope that your stay here will be comfortable and enjoyable, and reveal to you the charm of southeastern New Mexico, specifically Roswell. Buckle your seat belt and prepared for a multi-day, out of this world journey!

Flashing cameras, costumes, excitement, music, red carpet, tuxedos, beautiful women, celebrities, photoʼs with your favorite Jedi, directors, producers, actors, film cast & crew, an alien or two (no, REALLY!); and thatʼs all BEFORE the show! My name is Marisa Coates, and I produce and direct the Red Carpet Gala, Roswellʼs very own ʻOscar Presentation”. On Saturday, June 29th, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. allowing you time to revel in the out-of-this-world atmosphere before the show begins at 7 p.m. We have the delightful opportunity to offer you the first public screening of our 2013

Digital Shoot-Out finalists, and subsequent awards. 11 outstanding, distinct awards are presented in Hollywood tradition from Best Screenplay to the highlight of the evening Best Picture! Celebrate with us after the Gala at “Itʼs A Wrap” at Holiday Inn, for hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment with cash bar.

Cheers!,

RFC Executive Committee: Alan Trever Elaine Mayfield Reneé Roach Robert Mendoza

Red Carpet Gala Producer: Marisa Coates

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The Cosmicon

Story by Amy Vogelsang

ci-fi films and an intense weekend of competition might inspire some, but for those who are more interested in meeting voice talents from Star Wars and dressing up as their favorite science fiction characters can still find a series of events that are “out of this world” at the third annual Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon coming up June 28-30. Kicking off the cosmic events, Peppers Party on the Patio will take place June 26, offering green alien drinks and awards for costumes. The following weekend will then include appearances by Star Wars voice actors C. Andrew Nelson and Daniel Logan, who is more famously known under his alias, Boba Fett. If Star Wars doesnʼt interest you - although a crime in itself - there will also be a life-size TARDIS and showings of favorite Dr. Who episodes for the more British inclined science fiction fanatics. But maybe youʼre thinking, “Iʼm not really a science fiction type of person.” First of all, analyze the fact that Cosmicon implies sci-fi, but then consider the completely science fiction free options. There will be an art show, a 3D cinematography workshop and a whole exhibit dedicated to

photographs and artifacts from Mars. There will also be a high demand for avid gamers, particularly those who prefer First Person Shooter games. (If you donʼt know what an FPS is, you probably are not an avid gamer.) There will be an RFC Gaming Tournament featuring Black Ops I on multiple Xbox systems, so competitive spirits can meet on the Call of Duty battlefield. For those who prefer a more exciting atmosphere, a Red Carpet Gala will be the Grand Event to showcase films from the Filmfest competition. And for those craving a louder experience with music and dancing, there will be a Midnight Thatʼs A Wrap! Reception after the Gala featuring music by “Manifique” from El Paso, Texas. Finally, amidst all the events, it is encouraged that attendees cosplay throughout the weekend. So dig up that old Chewbacca costume, (donʼt lie to yourself; you know itʼs been in the garage waiting for a day out of the box) and join the excitement. Whether it be an open enthusiasm for Star Wars or simple respect for sci-fi films, RFC has events to satiate almost every interest.

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The Digital Shootout

he competition is fierce, and as the directors start filming their RFC Film Shootout movies, “itʼs going to turn bloodthirsty!” snarls Kate Davis, director and screenwriter of “Angels in Roswell.” OK, so maybe not actually bloodthirsty, as Davisʼ laughter clearly gives away, but the competition will be a learning experience and involve a few stresses. However, the directors look forward to the challenges, simply loving what they do. Davis was involved with the Shootout last year, working on props, production design and being the designer and pro-producer for one of the films. But this is her first year directing and writing a movie. Coming from a background of poetry and short story writing, but also having a love for theatre, writing a script wasnʼt a far stretch. “Angels in Roswell” plans to look at the Roswell crash, and then twist it a little. This is, after all, a sci-fi film competition, not a history lesson. Having taken place in the late 40s, just after WWII and at the start of the Cold War, Davis believes people were right to think we were being in9 >>

Story by Amy Vogelsang Director Photos by Rey Berrones Set Photo by Donovan Fulkerson Kate Davis

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Quentin Day

>> 8 vaded, primarily because they were fearful. “I think a lot of alien hysteria had to do with the fear of communism,” she says. So she is using that as a basis for her film. Even though she wrote it, she accepts the idea of receiving opinions of others in making words on a page into a visual reality on screen. “Other people see things too,” she admits. “You have to suspend your ego enough to hear what theyʼre saying, but then have the sense to figure out if itʼs going to work for what you want.” With a main focus in production design, Davis loves the visual medium films provide that poetry or written stories cannot offer. She uses material possessions or quarks to define characters. “I try to find things that are iconic about a character and that defines that character,” she explains. (She makes a point of using me as an example, originally saying my unique glasses and string of pearls would be good identifiers; however, after also noticing my “weird watch” and turquois 10 >>

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jewelry, I would apparently be a more eccentric character, not so easily defined by just one or two items.) Of course, even if “mild,” the Shootout is still a competition, and each film crew is given a limited number of days. So mishaps and challenges are bound to occur. “Itʼs creating harmony to produce the vision… I think thatʼs the biggest obstacle,” Davis states. “Power goes out, eh, we can deal with that. Food is late, eh, we can deal with that… but I think the hardest part is managing the technical vision… you have to allow everyone whoʼs head of their division to contribute as much as he or she can, but the director has the final say.” But for the director of “Earthbound,” Quentin Day, the most challenging part has been casting, finding the right locations, scheduling everything, and in general just lining out the logistics. “Youʼre bound to have some failures,” he says matter-of-factly. “But itʼs a learning experience. I do this for the same reason that I teach. I enjoy it. I enjoy making movies.” Teaching electric and lighting at ENMU-R, as well as having been a student in the program himself in 2003, Day has been actively involved in the film industry for a decade. He is selective about which scripts he works with, and “Earthbound” is one of the “few and far in between heartfelt science fiction films that has a deeper meaning than strictly zombies,” he says. He wants it to pull on the heartstrings, so if you >> 9

watch it and donʼt cry he ether didnʼt accomplish his goal or, more likely, you are dead emotionally. Either way, Dayʼs favorite part of filmmaking is the audienceʼs reaction at the end. “For someone who gets to direct… thatʼs the whole objective: is to get people to watch your film,” he says passionately. “And when people watch it and enjoy it itʼs all that much better. When people smile or laugh at the jokes. And with this one I hope to maybe even see a couple of tears in the crowd. Without giving away too much, itʼs about people finding themselves again.” While “Earthbound” promises a simple message of love, the third film being shot in Roswell, “Tailed,” will be a brain twister. So what is director Donovan Fulkersonʼs goal? To entertain, but also “to give people something to think about,” (even if some in that audience are more obstinate to the concept of actually being made to think. Get over it. Itʼs good for you.) He also accepts that the most challenging aspects of the Shootout will be the logistics. I mean, they only have four days to shoot. Itʼs going to take some thinking outside the box to accomplish that feat. For Fulkerson, he is figuring out ways to produce special effects right on camera instead of on the computer. “Thatʼs been a fun challenge, which has been neat because itʼs forcing us to do some creativity that maybe you wouldnʼt do in todayʼs day and age… step back to some older times,” he 11 >> says.

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He enjoys the training for students and how everyone “wears multiple caps” as each crew member works together and does multiple jobs. But, similar to Day, the most gratifying part for Fulkerson is the final product when the audience finally sees the film. “For me, always, in any production I do… it is getting to be that fly on the wall when people see the final product… and watching their expressions and their responses as they digest what weʼve delivered,” he states simply, as though there is nothing nearly so satisfying. “Especially when we hit that sweet spot and you see them laugh or cry or get excited… All the others I enjoy, but because Iʼm a creator I love that side because then you know if you really did it… taking people somewhere, entertaining them properly, is just a joy.” And whether for the love of an audienceʼs reaction, a love of filming, or a combination of the two, three directors will face the Shootout with optimism and excitement. We are bound to see some extraordinary features, each with their own twists and emotions. >> 10

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Superhero Night

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with the Roswell Invaders

he Roswell Invaders Baseball Team has joined forces with the Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon to bring fans Superhero Night at Joe Bauman Stadium. The Invaders will be hosting a meet and greet for the fans on June 28, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Roswell Mall. The fun continues at the Invaders game, where Doctor Who始s Weeping Angel will throw out the first pitch, and the first 50 people that

show up to the ballpark in costume get free admission. There will be opportunities for children to meet and take pictures with the superheroes in attendance, and there will even be a film crew at the game that is currently filming a documentary on the Pecos League. The game starts at 7 p.m., and the Invaders will be playing against the Trinidad Triggers, but make sure to come early for the light saber exhibition!

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Lawrence Foster Photo

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ing, Trever said. Starting promptly at 8 a.m. on June 22, the filming will begin. The actors know their lines, the directors have a plan in their heads, but the physical act of shooting must take place within a four-day period. By 10 p.m. on the 25th, their filming must end and they have to make do with what they accomplished. Then the nitty gritty work begins. With only five days left, the teams must edit their movie, adding in special effects and finalizing a film that is complete enough for showcasing. Some use their own equipment, but others take advantage of the Media Lab at ENMU-R. The completed project must be handed into the judges by 8 a.m. on the 29th or the team will be disqualified. Last year, one team made it with only a minute and a half left before the deadline, “cutting it a little close,” Trever said. “Thereʼs always the chance that a film will not cross the finish line,” he said. But it is always hoped that such a fate will not befall the determined students. After completion the films are judged and eleven awards are distributed. But the final award does not come until the SciFi Film Festival Showcase determines the “Audience Choice” award. “Itʼs actually very interesting to watch the judging compared to the screening,” Trever observed. “When the judging happens itʼs actually very interesting to watch the judgesʼ take, then watch the audiencesʼ take on it. Itʼs actually become almost surreal. Itʼs like the judges see one style of film whereas the audience is seeing a whole other type of film. Once you get the audience involved, the subtleties that might have been missed by the judges are picked up by the audience. So something that was maybe not funny at all when the judges were watching it is extremely funny when the audience is watching it. So itʼs actually a totally different environment to watch that.” Whether local or from somewhere else around the country, every small group will have successes and tribulations. But all will gain experience filming, writing and directing, walking away with a film for their portfolios and a list of new skills for their futures.

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The Film Festival

Story by Amy Vogelsang

ne weekend, four teams and the competition of a lifetime: the third annual Roswell Filmfest and Cosmicon (RFC) is preparing for kickoff, and although a life-size TARDIS and Princess Leia cosplayers would be enough to attract some people, the festivalʼs highlight is a film shootout. Inspired by the Duke City Shootout in Albuquerque, RFC is a film competition set up as a “training exercise” for students to gain experience in the screenwriting and film making industry, said ENMU-R Media Arts Program Chair Alan Trever. The difference and catch that RFC decided on to differentiate from the Duke City Shootout was to be sci-fi or fantasy based. In order to embrace “Roswell Lore” the short films are sometimes strictly sci-fi, a very narrow and specific genre, usually revolving around aliens, or fantasy, a very broad genre open to imagination and creative interpretation. Either way, all films are required to embrace some aspect of sci-fi or fantasy fiction. Usually, there ends up being some sort of theme amidst the film ideas submitted; however, this year offers a “very broad selection,” Trever said. From a story of a love-struck man, to a touching father and son drama, to a film about the “true story” of the 1947 crash that somehow involves Bill Gates, this yearʼs films promise to offer variety as the audience laughs and cries their way through the movies. While the movies are all well and good in theory, it is important to remember that RFC is a competition, so stakes are high for the students participat-

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Friday, June 21 – Thursday, June 27, 2013

Roswell Digital Shootout Registration and assignments – at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, 52 University Blvd., at the Media Arts Building, room IC-114

The Roswell Digital Shootout runs seven days with selected short films being shot and edited in Roswell to be judged and shown at the Red Carpet Gala on Saturday, June 29th (Sat-Tues filming and Wed-Friday editing)

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Peppers Party on the Patio – at Peppers Grill & Bar, 500 N Main, sponsored by Majestic Radioʼs Q97.1

10:00 a.m.

Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon Opening Celebration –the Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main, Southwest Entry

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Official Cosmicon Vendors Hall opens at the Roswell Mall – Art, collectibles, and more

Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon – features Cosplay, Entertainment, SciFi TV & Film Personalities, 501st Legion of Storm Troopers, Film Industry Demos, Open Panels for Industry, 2013 Shootout Film Producer/Director/Writers and Merchandise for sale; Celebrities include Star Wars Franchise actors C. Andrew Nelson and Daniel Logan (Boba Fett) appearing in Vendor Hall, Renowned Special Effects Makeup Artist Joshua Fread Demonstrations in Gaming Hall, Registration for Swashbuckling workshop 10:00 am

Dr. Who 50th Anniversary Tribute – showing of favorite episodes and photoop with TARDIS Replica – in the Vendor Hall

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

SciFi Film Festival Showcase – Galaxy Theaters at the Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main Roswell Invaders Baseball Superheroes Night – Coke Field, First 50 in costume get in free

Movie under the Stars – Free at the Roswell Civic Center Lawn – Part of MainStreet Roswellʼs Free Summer Movies; Scheduled Feature: “Iron Man” 2008 (PG-13) - bring a chair or blanket

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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Official Cosmicon Vendors Hall – The Roswell Mall, art collectibles and more

SciFi Film Festival Showcase – Galaxy Theaters at the Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - midnight

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

RFC Gaming Tournament – Open gaming tournament at the gaming hall, the Roswell Mall; Entry fee $15, all ages, bracket play may take longer; Finals follow

Cosplay Awards given in South Court of Roswell Mall – register at main desk of event Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for cash prizes RFC Red Carpet Gala and Awards – Pearson Auditorium (NMMI); All selected Short Films contending for 2013 Roswell Shootout Best Film will be shown at this Grand Event $25 per ticket (includes After Gala Reception) Itʼs A Wrap! After Gala Reception – Holiday Inn Roswell/Oasis Bar & Grill, 3620 N Main Admission included in Red Carpet Gala Ticket (Cash Bar), Music by “Manifique” of El Paso TX

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Official Cosmicon Vendors Hall – The Roswell Mall, art collectibles and more

Dr. Who 50th Anniversary Tribute – showing of favorite episodes and photoop with TARDIS Replica – in the Vendor Hall

SciFi Film Festival Showcase – Galaxy Theaters at the Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main

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Celebrity Guests

aniel Logan started acting when he was 10 years old. He was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. He got his break when Auckland youth rugby teams were being scouted for a TV commercial. After auditioning with hundreds of other young rugby players, Daniel got the part, his first acting role. “I played a little boy who gets knocked into the mud by [rugby star] Michael Jones,” Logan recalls. “Iʼve always been a showoff,” he admits. Daniel was noticed by other casting agents, including Saatchi & Saatchi, which led to more commercials and eventually TV appearances. Among these include: a recurring role in the medical/ drama series ”Shortland Street,” a guest appearance in the international television hit ”Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” as well as lead & supporting voices in the animated series ”Tamota” and ”Takapu.” At the top of this young actorʼs growing resume sits ”STAR WARS: Episode II – Attack of the Clones,” with the coveted role of

Boba Fett. Daniel has recently reprised his role as the voice of Boba Fett in the animated television series “STAR WARS: The Clone Wars.” Logan currently resides in Los Angeles and is continuing a career in acting.

an Harris is a 30 -year veteran in the film and television business. In the late 1980ʼs Harris produced, directed, and edited several highly successful infomercials. Later in the1990ʼs, Harris produced and directed several Children Television shows for the Family Channel. In 1996 Harris joined Regent Entertainment as Post Supervisor and Distribution and Acquisitions Manager, working on such films as “TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS” and Academy Award winning film “GODS AND MONSTERS”. Harris was President of Monumental Pictures, a music video and feature film production company for over 8 years, and is currently President of 8ball 20 >>

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Pictures, a 2D and 3D production and post production company. Harris has been involved in over 30 major projects ranging from feature films such as the Academy Award winning film “CRASH”, to television shows, live 2D and 3D sporting events, live 2D and 3D concert events, and 3D documentaries. He has worked in nearly every facet of the film and television industry, has also earned several awards for various projects in Television. Harris has recently pioneered several Stereoscopic technologies advancing the field of 3D cinema. In 2009, Harris directed and edited a 3D music video, “Itʼs Nothing Personal”. The 3rd music video ever to be shot entirely in 3D. In 2011, Harris produced and directed the very first 3D reality show “iDM World Tour”. Harris just finished up a 3D multi-camera live concert event, and is currently working with NASA on a 3D project. Harris is also in pre-production on (two) 3D feature films, “AREA 54” and “DANCE MACHINE”. >> 19

re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy, as well as in the Rebel Assault II and Dark Forces games from LucasArts. Andrew, who began playing Vader for Lucasfilm in 1994, has portrayed the infamous dark lord for commercials, television shows, print, games, and live appearances. He has managed to spend more time in the official Vader costume than any other actor.

ark Vasconcellos is an actor, director and TV host. After spending his high-school years in Madrid, Spain, Mark was a modern day nomad at heart. He acquired a B.A. in Film/T.V. production from San Jose State University and quickly bolted back overseas to live in Italy, France and Africa, finding work as a T.V. segment director/videographer. In 2007, Mark relocated to southern New Mexico where he landed re-occurring roles on The CWʼs: EASY MONEY as Pastor Jeff, AMCʼs: Breaking Bad and other supporting roles on the hit TV series IN PLAIN SIGHT . Andrew Nelson is an award winning artist, and LONGMIRE. He also has starring roles the actor, writer, consultant, and motivational feature films: The Prototype, Beyond, Triple speaker. Andrew spent four years as a vi- Threat, Hit men, and soon to produced Precious sual effects artist at Industrial Light & Magic. His Cargo. VFX credits at ILM include Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Galaxy Quest, Adventures ohn Robert Beardsley is an award winning of Rocky & Bullwinkle, The Perfect Storm, JurasInternational Fight Director/ Sword Master, sic Park III, The Time Machine, and Star Wars Actor and Producer. Episode II: Attack of the Clones. He has worked and lived in the USA, West Indies, Prior to joining ILM, Andrew worked nearly six Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, Engyears at LucasArts Entertainment Company where land, Japan, India, New Zealand and Australia. he served as a visual effects supervisor. At Lu- He has lived on the West Coast for over 20 years, casArts he helped create and design such popular working and teaching from San Diego to Seattle games as Dark Forces, Rebel Assault II, Full based primarily in San Francisco and the Bay Area Throttle, The Dig, Jedi Knight, Curse of Monkey - while working extensively in L.A. and Las Vegas. Island, Masters of Teras Kasi, Shadows of the Em- Stage and Screen,Theme Park and Casino Enterpire, Rogue Squadron, and Indiana Jones & the tainment have been his career for over 35 years, Infernal Machine. Andrew has worked extensively including Artist-in-Residence appointments at uniwith sister companies Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucas versities and professional acting schools internaLearning, Lucas Licensing, and THX. tionally. His theatre and opera credits include: Andrew is probably best known for having played Berkeley Rep, American Conservatory Theatre, the character of Darth Vader in the Special Edition P.C.P.A. California Shakespeare Festival, San

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20 >> Francisco Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco Mime Troupe, Marin Repertory, Tiffany Theatre, Beverly Hills Play House, San Francisco Opera, L.A. Music Centre, and the Aspen Music Festival. His Casino/Theme Park entertainment credits include: MGM; Universal Studios, Hollywood; Universal Escape, Florida; Universal, Japan; Target; Burbank Studios; Fox Studios; Caesar始s Palace; Harrah始s, New Zealand; See Productions, Las Vegas; Farrington Productions, Las Vegas; Space World, Kitakyusyu-shi, Japan, and Channel 2, Tokyo. Mr. Beardsley will be offering special panels and workshop classes!

oshua Fread is an award winning special effects artist. Fread joins the Roswell Filmfest & Cosmic-Con to present Character Makeup Effects demos. Joshua is a graduate of the prestigious Makeup Designory School (MUD) in Bur-

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bank, California. He completed the Master Makeup Effects program at MUD, beginning with basic fashion, moving to character makeup, and graduating with a Master FX certification which included studies in animatronics. Born in Dallas, Josh moved to LA willing to work wherever in the industry he could. He worked in front of and behind the camera doing anything it took to learn as much as possible about how movies are made. In 2000 he read a brochure from MUD. Game on! His dream was before him. For the last thirteen years, Josh has traveled between Los Angeles, Austin and Dallas performing his special effects magic on a cadre of characters in such films and television shows such as, Mechanical Grave, Phobia, Fright Flick, Nothing Left, From the Dark, Serum, After Sundown, Beings, Dead in Texas, Blood on the Highway, Memory, Prison Break, and currently the television show Dallas.

Far Away Creations will be bringing a replica of the Star Wars landspeeder.

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Th e Ro s we l l Pro je c t

Story by Jill McLaughlin Photos by Donovan Fulkerson

ocal filmmakers and actors have created what they hope will be a seriously entertaining new take on the mysterious 1947 Roswell alien incident in “The Roswell Project.” The black-and-white movie was filmed at several locations in and around the city during the past few months. “Itʼs a very serious film about a very serious subject, but taken lightly,” said Donovan Fulkerson, of Roswell, who assisted as a producer and with set photography, fundraising and other aspects of the project. The story is based on the facts of the internationally 23 >>

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>> 22 known Roswell Incident when two UFOs reportedly crashed into a farmland in the area. But the adventure and “witty dialogue” and “one-of-a-kind campy” adventure was written to entertain and create an enjoyable story for viewers. “I think it will be the best thing for Roswell since whether or not aliens landed here,” said actor Dominic Bautista, lead investigative reporter in the movie. “I feel like it will always be a mystery. Thereʼs nothing serious we can do to make it interesting. Thereʼs no more mystery to hype it up. Roswell should just go for it and have fun with it. “It will be a fun experience,” Bautista said. “If the film does as well as I think it should, it will put Roswell on the map as a fun place.” The movie was filmed as an adventurous story with a whimsical plot, written by New Jersey-based writer Chris Sorenson. Total screen time should run between 60-90 minutes once edited, Fulkerson said.

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“It is obviously not true, but what ʻcould have happenedʼ if we had all been there and making a movie at the time,” Fulkerson said. The film reenacts an alien spacecraft crash landing, followed by an investigation. Several characters are featured, including multiple heroes, a heroine, a mad scientist, a love interest, a rancher and his son, two “men-in-black” special agents from Area 51B Roswell Division, the news reporter, the Roswell mayor (played by current Mayor Del Jurney) and President Harry S. Truman (played by Roswell attorney Rick Kraft). Bautista, who is an experienced local stage, screen and commercial actor, said working on the film was a lot of fun. “To me itʼs the best kind of alien experience you can have for Roswell,” he said. “Itʼs not like the cardboard aliens you see in Roswell. It was really great.” Bautista said he developed his charac- 25 >>

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ter with the guidance of Fulkerson and director, Quentin Day. “My favorite part about my character was how serious, important, smart and charming he thinks he is... but also how ridiculous he is,” Bautista said. “Heʼs really none of those things. Heʼs so over the top. Youʼre either going to hate him or think heʼs cute. Heʼs living in his own world, and almost nothing can bring him down.” “The Roswell Project” directing crew was selected to participate in the festivalʼs film shootout, a 10-day filming contest that includes a four-day film shoot and five-day editing period. All films must feature sci-fi or fantasy fiction genre. The film may be shown privately during this weekendʼs festival. To learn more about viewing the film or to find out how to purchase a DVD copy, visit “The Roswell Project” Facebook page or visit www.donovanfulkersonphotography.com.

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The MVN Workshop

Story by Amy Vogelsang

ew technology is allowing creative minds to bring their visions to life on screen in a way that is so realistic one may question whether it is actually only a figment of the imagination. And this year at RFC, enthusiasts will be able to see, first hand, how Moven (MVN) makes fantasy a reality. Produced by Xsens, a 3D motion tracking company, MVN utilizes 17 sensors to track not only body movements, but also the location of whoever is wearing the sensors. This is how Paul, the main character and alien in the 2011 film “Paul,” was created. “(With this technology you) can have the character – Paul, another alien or a monster or whatever character or creature it is – we can have him on set and we can show him on set into the actual footage of the camera so actors can see what theyʼre reacting to,” said Mobile Motion Create Director Irsan Merchant said. He said this is the only technology that allows such an interactive experience for the actors because others are optically driven, bringing to mind the green suited actor or perhaps a green screen and the requirement of external cameras. The MVN technol- 31 >>

Fig. 1. Xsens MVN consists of 17 inertial and magnetic sensor modules. Data is transmitted by a wireless connection to the laptop computer on which the processing is performed and visualized. A suit is used for quick and convenient placement of sensors and cables.

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“Sensor fusion scheme. In the prediction step, sensor kinematics are calculated using inertial navigation algorithms (INS) from the measured accelerations and angular velocities. Using the biomechanical model, the sensor kinematics are translated to segment kinematics. In the correction step, joint updates are applied to the segments, followed by the detection of contacts of points with the external world. Optionally, other aiding sensors can be incorporated in the sensor fusion scheme. After all correction steps, estimated kinematics are fed back to the appropriate prediction step.”

>> 26 ogy is a series of inertial and magnetic sensors that transmit data to a computer. This calculates more precise numbers for each movement. “Mechanical trackers utilize rigid or flexible goniometers which are worn by the user,” said an Xsens MVN technology whitepaper. “These angle measuring devices provide joint angle data to kinematic algorithms which are used to determine body posture.” However, the sensors do not just magically send waves to the computer for the exact movements without a little human interactive assistance. The sensors must be calibrated to match certain dimensions of the subject. Calibration is achieved by first having a person stand in a known position, such as T-pose.

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“The rotation from sensor to body segment BSq is determined by matching the orientation of the sensor in the global frame GS q with the known orientation of each segment GB q in this pose: GBq = GSq ⊗ BSq∗ where ⊗ denotes a quaternion multiplication and ∗ the complex conjugate of the quaternion,” the whitepaper explained. The next step is to measure body dimensions of the specific subject: height, wingspan and foot size. After this, the scale model can be properly adjusted. Finally, the segment alignment and length is re-evaluated by taking a known distance between two points on a kinematic chain, such as hands being held together and then moved in a circle, taking the distance between hands as zero. This technology has opened doors to a new world for animation. Merchant enjoys the freedoms and possibilities MVN has opened up for the imagination. “We get to work on a project and bring alive characters and creatures that really donʼt exist,” he said. “Youʼre creating something outside of imagination and bringing it alive on set … the fun part about it is being able to see that.” Not only does the MVN motion capture system allow for more realistic animations, but it can also be helpful in animal care and sports. Tested on horses, the MVN sensors were able to pick up precise natural movements, adding to knowledge of how the horseʼs body functions. This could similarly be done with other animals. In sports, the sensors pick up precise joint movements, speeds, acceleration, angles and an overall view of how an athlete is moving. This can be valuable to both them and coaches to improve form and avoid injuries. At the RFC, the MVN system will be available for show, with a workshop to allow people to see first hand how the technology goes from actor to computer. And Merchant, for one, is very excited. “We absolutely enjoy Cosmicon and also get to meet new people, plus give the fans who know about this technology the opportunity to see it live,” he said.

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