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Warrior's End
''Warrior's End'' is a 2009 medieval epic film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson and starring Zach Maurer, John Symonds, and Paul Eenhoorn. Premise While on tour of the northwestern border, the prince of Midea and his companions discover invading armies from neighboring Kilea. Unable to summon reinforcements in time, the young prince must make a stand to protect his people. Cast * Mindy Byram as Maria * Ricco DiStefano as General Tarkis * Paul Eenhoorn as Kael * Kevin Haggerty as Kole * John Locke as King Harold * Zach Maurer as Andreas * Renee Pinzon as Julia * John Symonds as Johan * Phillip Wheeler as Will Production Director Bjorn Anderson decided on his 26th birthday to quit his job and pursue his dream of filmmaking. Instead of paying to go to film school, he began work on his first film, ''Warrior's End''. The production utilized the help of the Seattle Knights for many of the expansive sword battle scenes. The cast and crew worked on a volunteer basis which allowed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjorn Anderson (filmmaker)
Bjorn Anderson is known for producing and directing independent features, and is the owner of the production company, Emerald City Pictures. His films typically feature the picturesque landscapes of Washington state. Early life Anderson was raised on Mercer Island, Washington. There he met Joseph Cole and Marco Scaringi who would later collaborate with Anderson on his films. Anderson went on to Pacific Lutheran University where he met another collaborator, Mike Ash. He graduated in 2002 with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Anderson later went to Seattle Pacific University where he graduated in 2007 with his master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Career Rather than going to film school, Anderson used his savings to make his first film. He quit his job on his 26th birthday to begin working on ''Warrior's End''. This medieval epic premiered at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF) was started in 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Eenhoorn
Paul Eenhoorn (16 November 1948 – 1 August 2022) was an Australian actor working in Seattle, Washington, perhaps best known for his work in the 2013 film '' This Is Martin Bonner''. Since moving to Seattle, he had quickly grown to be a well-respected actor in the film community there. His work has been seen at many film festivals around the world. Eenhoorn played the villain, Mr. Daniels, in the family comedy '' Max Rules'', which was voted by audiences as the top U.S. film at the 2004 SIFF. Also, the short film ''Elliot's Wake'' was an official selection of the 2007 SIFF. Paul received critical acclaim for leading the cast in the medieval epic '' Warrior's End'', which was given the Mt. Rainier award at the 2009 STIFF. Eenhoorn was also seen at the 2009 STIFF in the short thriller ''Chemistry'', which was awarded for Best On Screen Chemistry. Paul played the Lead Detective in the controversial film ''Zoo'', which played at Sundance and Cannes. Paul may also be recognised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Cole (cinematographer)
Joseph Cole is an American cinematographer and film producer. He was raised on Mercer Island, where he met his lifelong friend and collaborator, Bjorn Anderson. Soon after Joseph had graduated from the New York Film Academy, Bjorn had pitched the idea for their first feature film together, ''Warrior's End'' which was named 40th on Looper.com's "80 Best Medieval Movies of All Time Ranked". They worked together again on the horror movie, '' Eyes in the Dark''. References Reference is a relationship between objects in which one object designates, or acts as a means by which to connect to or link to, another object. The first object in this relation is said to ''refer to'' the second object. It is called a ''name'' ... External links Joseph Cole’s Official Website* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cole, Joseph Living people American cinematographers New York Film Academy alumni People from Mercer Island, Washington Film producers from Washington (state) Year of birth missing (living peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medieval
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the Post-classical, post-classical period of World history (field), global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of the three traditional divisions of Western history: classical antiquity, the medieval period, and the modern history, modern period. The medieval period is itself subdivided into the Early Middle Ages, Early, High Middle Ages, High, and Late Middle Ages. Population decline, counterurbanisation, the collapse of centralized authority, invasions, and mass migrations of tribes, which had begun in late antiquity, continued into the Early Middle Ages. The large-scale movements of the Migration Period, including various Germanic peoples, formed new kingdoms in what remained of the Western Roman Empire. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Film
Epic films are a style of filmmaking with large-scale, sweeping scope, and spectacle. The usage of the term has shifted over time, sometimes designating a film genre and at other times simply synonymous with big-budget filmmaking. Like epics in the classical literary sense it is often focused on a heroic character. An epic's ambitious nature helps to set it apart from other types of film such as the period piece or adventure film. Epic historical films would usually take a historical or a mythical event and add an extravagant setting and lavish costumes, accompanied by an expansive musical score with an ensemble cast, which would make them among the most expensive of films to produce. The most common subjects of epic films are royalty, and important figures from various periods in world history. Characteristics The term "epic" originally came from the poetic genre exemplified by such works as the ''Epic of Gilgamesh'' and the works of the Trojan War Cycle. In classical litera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjorn Anderson (director)
Bjorn Anderson is known for producing and directing independent features, and is the owner of the production company, Emerald City Pictures. His films typically feature the picturesque landscapes of Washington state. Early life Anderson was raised on Mercer Island, Washington. There he met Joseph Cole and Marco Scaringi who would later collaborate with Anderson on his films. Anderson went on to Pacific Lutheran University where he met another collaborator, Mike Ash. He graduated in 2002 with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Anderson later went to Seattle Pacific University where he graduated in 2007 with his master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Career Rather than going to film school, Anderson used his savings to make his first film. He quit his job on his 26th birthday to begin working on ''Warrior's End''. This medieval epic premiered at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF) was started in 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle Knights
The Seattle Knights is a stage-fighting and jousting acting troupe, specializing in Medieval Fantasy. The troupe was founded in 1993 by current Director Dameon Willich. The troupe consists of performers from the Puget Sound area. Many of the Seattle Knights are professional actors who perform in local theaters around the Northwest, while others perform as a hobby or secondary to another career. Members are trained in a combat system that emphasizes safety and authenticity, as well as entertainment value. They have the best safety record in the industry. Television and film performances The Seattle Knights and their members have worked in motion pictures, television, commercials, and radio. Members provided medieval combat stuntwork on the History Channel's 2001 series, "Modern Marvels: Battle Gear". Members of Seattle Knights performed equestrian stuntwork in the 1997 film ''The Postman'', and the independent film '' Warrior's End''. Live Shows The Seattle Knights are acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle's True Independent Film Festival
Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF) was started in 2005 by a group of filmmakers whose feature film Swamper was rejected by the Seattle International Film Festival. STIFF was modeled after the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City UT as a way to champion local and true independent films that they felt were being left out of the local film program. '' The Stranger'' film critic, Andrew Wright described it as “like a belch in church (in the best possible way)” All films that screen at STIFF receive a one-of a kind award called a “STIFFY”. Past STIFFIES run the gamut from “Best Buddy Movie”, to “Hottest Zombie”. On average, STIFF receives over 600 submissions per year and screens over 125 films as part of the nine-day event. In 2013 STIFF announced they would go forward as The Seattle Transmedia and Independent Film Festival and in addition to showing independent film would include categories for new media, video games, video art, digital comics, music vid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Films
The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films. Also in 2009, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of that year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five (the first time since the 1943 awards). Evaluation of the year Film critic Philip French of ''The Guardian'' said that 2009 "began with the usual flurry of serious major movies given late December screenings in Los Angeles to qualify for the Oscars. They're now forgotten or vaguely regarded as semi-classics: ''The Reader'', '' Che'', ''Slumdog Millionaire'', '' Frost/Nixon'', '' Revolutionary Road'', ''The Wrestler'', ''Gran Torino'', '' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button''. It soon became apparent that horror movies would be the dominant genre once again, with vampires the pre-eminent sub-species, the most profitable inevitably being '' New Moon'', the latest in Stephenie Meyer's ''Twilight'' saga, the best the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Shot In Washington (state)
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
