These are the most frequently asked questions.
If you have a question please email us at
info@digitalworkstudios.com
Are all of the characters in El Escape De Los Santos
based on actual events?
The story in which the movie is based, did indeed happen. The script, the
storyline and the characters in the film where all extracted from the
imagination of the writers. Any similarity with real events or people (alive or
dead) is pure coincidence.
The true live story simply inspired us to make a similar story and consequently adapt it to a film. That is the reason the sub header reads "Inspired by actual events".
Was there any fear in filming in
Mexico?
Of course not. We have already shot several sequences in Mexico. The reason
behind shooting in Eagle Pass, Tx, is simply because of the access we have to
the majority of the city, from restaurants, to bars, to closing of streets, among
many other things.
My last occupation as the host and producer of the Anti-Show on TVAW, has permitted me in having very good relations with public officials as well as people in the private sector, that have been friends with us and continue to support us in any way they can. They are proud and willing to help revive the arts in our community.
Are any actors or crewmembers getting paid for
this movie?
All of the actors, actresses, crewmembers, locations,
props, among other things are all doing the film on a voluntary
basis.
What sort of equipment will be used for the
film?
Commonly 35mm or 16 mm celluloid is used in a film. In
this day and age, the equivalent of 35mm and 16mm are HD (high definition) and
DV (Digital Video). El Escape De Los Santos will be filmed in a digital format
with a Panasonic DVX-100, which is
specifically made to produce films. The last successful film that utilized this
type of technology was the horror flick 28 days later.
What inspires the makers of El Escape?
We see dozens of films per month... but there are certain films that we see on
many occasions to inspire us.
Among our favorites: El Mariachi, Pulp Fiction, Amores Perros, Traffic, Office Space, Sexo, Pudor y Lagrimas, Matrix Trilogy, The Last Boyscout, Star Wars, etc, etc, etc...
Among favorite film makers: Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Steven Sodebergh, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, etc.
So who produces the website and who will
return my email?
The same people who make the movie, make the website
and consequently we will return your email as soon as possible. We plan on a
grassroots form of marketing.
To see who are the creators click here.
When will this film be finished?
Summer 2005.
What will you guys do as soon as the film is
finished?
Submit our film into festivals and film contests all
over the world. If the film is accepted, the next step is to promote it and hope
for the best.
We will also be seeking for a company that could be interested in distributing our film.
Future Projects
What's next for Digital Work Studios?
At this time we are in Pre-Production of our new film called Ash Wednesday.
If you are interested in acting (as a volunteer) please email your bio + digital
photo to
casting@digitalworkstudios.com .
Are you going to have castings for your
upcoming film?
Yes. We plan to have castings around November/December 2005.
However, we encourage everyone who is interested, to approach us or e-mail your
pictures to
casting@digitalworkstudios.com
We will reply as soon as possible. We are always looking for interesting people.
At this time, we plan to shoot in Eagle Pass/San Antonio/Piedras Negras area.
We also want to point out that all work done is on a voluntary basis, however credit, as well as a demo tape of your work will be given at the end of post-production.
I have a script, can Digital Work Studios
produce my film?
At this moment our main focus is in our own scripts. We currently DO NOT ACCEPT
any screenplays for production.