Hey everyone! Writing this from the other side of the world, in Hua Hin, Thailand! I’ve had a great vacation so far – the weather’s really amazing and it was great to get away from that freezing cold weather in Malmö for some time. It’s always interesting to visit another, completely different culture as well. Still planning to go see some thai boxing some day, as well as a tour out somewhere to see for example the elephant village. Staying here until Thursday, and while it’s a bit of a downer to go home it’s going to be a lot of fun to meet friends again! Also, have to see Alice in Wonderland once I get back – been listening to the pretty amazing soundtrack while here.
The Oscars is on Sunday evening! Which also means they’re broadcast here live on Monday morning, at half past eight, making them ideal to see 
Not sure what I think should win in any category, except of course Christoph Waltz for Best Supporting Actor.
The FXhome Awards 2010 are also coming up, and the nominations are currently underway! Planning to put together a topic on the forums for Campsite – hopefully I can get it nominated in some category – planning to market it for Best Cinematography or Best Special Effects! Will post more details here soon with a link to my topic, but until then, if you’re a member of FXhome, go over there and nominate Campsite! 
SpexArn is still on track for a late March release – the DVD begins printing late next week after a slight delay, which means it should be in everyone’s hands very shortly. The DVD print will be very limited – so make sure to reserve your copy (note that this is mainly open for people living in or near Malmö, Sweden as reservations are made locally at S:t Petri High School in Malmö)! If you’re not interested in the awesome special features or the spex show itself, the film will be released online soon as well.
Exposed is moving forward – I’ve written quite a bit of the screenplay now, and it’s turning out quite good if I say so, especially since it’s very different from what I’ve worked on before. Planning to set up that Facebook group for it soon, which will hold all the latest script and shooting information for the cast and crew. Also thinking about possibly shooting the first scene very soon – basically not for the entire film, but just as a test to see if I can pull off a dialouge-driven scene in Swedish without it feeling (too) awkward. Could be a good exercise to try out before tackling the entire film.
I’ve seen a few great films since I came to Thailand – among these Chopper and In the Name of the Father which were both – albeit very different from oneanother – fantastic character portrayals. Chopper is Eric Bana’s breakout role, in which he plays an Australian gangster. In the Name of the Father deals with the story of the Guildford Four – a very interesting, but horrific, story about government corruption and the imprisonment of innocent Irish people related to IRA bombings. If you haven’t seen them, they are truly fantastic films.
The FXhome film project, now titled Fracture, which I worked on during the summer of 2008 as a camera assistant, is nearing its premiere! It’s been quite a long time coming, but it looks really brilliant and the work put in to this film by everyone involved is just amazing. The film is set to premiere sometime in late April or early May – planning to go to the UK premiere, which will hopefully be filled with other FXhomers! See you there perhaps!
Check out the latest production diary from director Ashley Wing below, and see some of the amazing images from the film. As well as a picture of me wielding loads of guns. No comment.
That was pretty much all for this time. Check back soon for my thread on FXhome concerning nominating Campsite for the FXhome awards! Speak more soon, but until then, as always, take care!
