Before and after VFX are applied to an insert shot on Reynier Molenaar’s award-winning short, REPLAY. REPLAY follows a free-runner who who has exactly 4 minutes to catch a mysterious thief. We shot the clean VFX plates at Santa Monica College on a quiet day and then added the computer generated fans in post. Watch the full short here. Awards: Best Action Film – Malibu International Film Festival Best Action Film – 24fps International Film Festival Best Sound …
Films I watched (again) and dug in 2020 — in no particular order: I Lost My Body – directed by Jérémy Clapin Inception – directed by Christopher Nolan 1917 – directed by Sam Mendes Klaus – directed by Sergio Pablos The Skeleton Twins – directed by Craig Johnson Honey Boy – directed by Alma Har’el One Child Nation – directed by Nanfu Wang, Lynn Zhang Marriage Story – directed by Noah Baumbach …
Films I watched (again) and dug in 2019 — in no particular order: Bohemian Rhapsody – directed by Brian Singer The Master – directed by Paul Thomas Anderson The Incredibles 2 – directed by Brad Bird The Handmaiden – directed by Park Chan-wook The Stanford Prison Experiment – directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez He Won’t Get Far On Foot – directed by Gus Van Sant The King’s Speech – directed by Tom Hooper …
Behind-the-scenes timelapse from the set of Reynier Molenaar’s latest experimental art film, DANNY GONZALES AT GERBER TECH. This micro-short film pairs an intimate audio diary with dreamy, music-video style imagery, to explore the creative process behind interior designer DANNY GONZALES’ latest space in midtown Manhattan. Director-Producer: Reynier Molenaar Executive Producer: Danny Gonzales Brand: Gerber Technology Featuring: Danny Gonzales, Nick Perkins, Isabella Boccasino Cinematography: Eric Giovon Timelapse Photography: Reynier Molenaar Sound: Adrian Treviño Behind-The-Scenes Photo/Video: …
Behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Reynier Molenaar’s latest experimental art film, DANNY GONZALES AT GERBER TECH. This micro-short film pairs an intimate audio diary with dreamy, music-video style imagery, to explore the creative process behind interior designer DANNY GONZALES’ latest space in midtown Manhattan. Director-Producer: Reynier Molenaar Executive Producer: Danny Gonzales Brand: Gerber Technology Featuring: Danny Gonzales, Nick Perkins, Isabella Boccasino Cinematography: Eric Giovon Timelapse Photography: Reynier Molenaar Sound: Adrian Treviño Behind-The-Scenes Photo/Video: Rick …
When yin yang flows black and white in color. A render experiment created by Reynier Molenaar for his forthcoming film, PROJECT MIDNIGHT. Title: PROJECT MIDNIGHT (working title) Directed by: Reynier Molenaar VFX/Design by: Pixelmutt aka Reynier Molenaar
I’m so proud to be SELECTED AS A FINALIST for the 2019 Commercial Directors Diversity Program, from over 300 submissions! In partnership with the Director’s Guild of America (DGA) and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), this program answers a much needed call for more diverse voices in film. I’m honored to be mentioned with this amazing group! Very special thanks to Tamika Lamison for supporting underrepresented voices, and big congratulations to the fellows! Read the full press release …
From award-winning film director Reynier Molenaar (Replay/2007), comes an eerie look at the last days of mankind. STRAIN follows two survivors of the zombie apocalypse who must travel across ground zero — an abandoned Los Angeles — to deliver important biological samples. BRIDE is a battle-weary and jaded warrior who has lost everyone and given up on people. CHRIS is a struggling optimist who is desperate for anyone he could call a friend. When the mismatched pair discover they …