"Purchase was for directors and because my passion lay with photography, I had to teach myself by trial and error." says Bob Geile of his days as a Film Student at SUNY Purchase. "Everyone kept telling me, you're in the wrong school for photography -- just learn to be a director and pick up all the cinematgraphy stuff on the side. It's funny, because in a way, had I been trained as a 'photographer' my whole perspective might've been different, so in a way -- yeah, everything worked out."
A lot of DP (Directors of Photography) claim painting as their inspiration or some famous artist/photographer. Bob's inspiration is more intuitive, or raw. "I draw my insipiration from the world around me. I approach photography like physics -- it's amazing how everything fits so perfectly together. Capturing that perfection and making it my own, so people see the world through my eyes -- that's something I strive for in each shot I take."
This attention to detail and passion for life are what help Bob stand out from other young filmmakers -- accounting for his unique style and earning him work as the American Unit DP for a Busta Rhymes/Teriyaki Boyz/Pharell video which is now airing in Japan. Most recently, Bob was working on another NERD/Pharell Video.
Amongst the many projects Bob is involved with, he's particularly excited to shoot Go Quietly. After working with Ray on The Capitalist, he was left with only favorable impressions. "He (Ray) knows his material inside and out, but the best part about that is... as opposed to being over-controlling Ray lays the groundwork -- he knows how to get the right creative people in the room so there's a real synergy amongst ideas, so the energy is right. But, the best part is that Ray never loses his vision -- what occurs is collaborative artwork in its truest sense -- it's like shooting an atom bomb out of a gun."
Bob also met Adam during The Capitalist, yet while their opportunity to work together was limited Bob looks forward to Go Quietly as an opportunity to push the limits. He recalls discussions "about the nature of man and other crazy stuff -- crazy even for a film shoot, which is refreshing. It's important to work with people that not only do you think are intelligent -- but, people you like. Most of all, as an artist, you wanna work with people that are attempting to make waves as opposed to just riding them."
Aside from visually bringing Adam and Ray's story to life -- what's most appealing to Bob about the current project is "it's a lot of fun to work with the horror genre. You get to push a lot of boundaries and for that reason, horror might be the most enjoyable. I'm excited to make some really unique and powerful images that will hopefully move people -- or at least shock them... I also look forward to the challenge of creating something terrifying yet subtle all at once."
In the meanwhile, Bob is shooting a new documentary TV Show called The Town Pump, based on a show from the 1960's where artists like Andy Warhol got together with the movers and shakers of the New York art culture and explored the outer limits of creativity. For the most part, the documentary is complete and Bob and his partners are now soliciting sponsors for distribution.
After Go Quietly is done, Bob looks forward to his trip to Japan where he will edit his feature length documentary -- a post modern journey film in the vein of Sherman's March to the Sea but with a little more madness, yelling, and drinking. Shot all over the midwest, some of the film's highlights include Bob at an ostrich farm, where he provoked an ostrich to bite him. "It's beak felt like two slimy pieces of plastic, and it stank like shit."
Teriyaki Boyz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAOriCzLTNo
The Town Pump
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViHGJfLfmIg
Man Reconstituted: a little more the style of this film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g87MfXi4Ow
CAST
INQUIRIES (psychochiatrist@gmail.com)
Brianna (18-22) -- This college girl loves to party and be at the center of attention. Dave is her boyfriend, but only for now -- until she finds someone more appealing. But, for all her sass, spunk, and sex appeal is an insecure creature that suffered with weight issues as a child. Brianna is the kind of girl just waiting for an opportunity to lash out. LIKES: bars & clubs, reality tv, Texas Hold 'Em, and money DISLIKES: pets and children
Emily (18-21) -- As Kayden's emotionally damaged best friend, Emily is a gentle artist plagued with insecurities and an obsessive compulsive personality. Her boyfriend, Sid, means well but sometimes falls short of supporting her. However, underneath all her issues is a courageous woman waiting to shine. LIKES: photography, dancing in the rain, jelly beans, and cartoons DISLIKES: public Speaking and large crowds
Kayden (18-21) -- Growing up rich, Kayden is used to getting everything she's ever wanted. So, when she ends up in therapy with the charming Trevor Whim it's only natural for him to become her boyfriend -- only, she got more than what she bargained for. Caring to the fault of being a busy-body, this protagonist evolves as she realizes her boyfriend isn't all she ever hoped for. LIKES: dining out, travelling, cuddling, and fine wine DISLIKES: cruelty to animals and football
Trevor (31-35) -- This conniving maniac became a psychiatrist because he wanted to learn other peoples' secrets, to explore the darker side of human nature. After rising to the top of his field, this charming doctor decided that controlling his patients through medication just wasn't enough -- he wanted to take a more active approach, over their lives... Kayden and her friends have the unfortunate honor of being Dr. Trevor's second group experiment. LIKES: working out, Dr. Mengele, modern medicine, and eugenics DISLIKES: spiritual healing and massage therapy
Dave (23-26) -- Brianna's social-climbing boyfriend. Dave drinks too much and parties too hard. There is barely a filter between his brain and his mouth. Though he brags about working at a Hedge Fund on Wall Street, he is actually the lead mailroom clerk and suffers from a bad case of 'keeping up with the Jones' LIKES: babes, partying, and 80's metal DISLIKES: exercise and meeting new people
Sid (22-25) -- Emily's tough-guy boyfriend that keeps it real. A high school drop out that claims no regrets, but secretly suffers from deep-rooted insecurites that manifest in the form of anxiety attacks. Sid is distrusting of those who attempt to wear their smarts on their sleeve. LIKES: beer, pick-up football games, getting high and chillin' DISLIKES: college boys and drama
Brianna (18-22) -- This college girl loves to party and be at the center of attention. Dave is her boyfriend, but only for now -- until she finds someone more appealing. But, for all her sass, spunk, and sex appeal is an insecure creature that suffered with weight issues as a child. Brianna is the kind of girl just waiting for an opportunity to lash out. LIKES: bars & clubs, reality tv, Texas Hold 'Em, and money DISLIKES: pets and children
Emily (18-21) -- As Kayden's emotionally damaged best friend, Emily is a gentle artist plagued with insecurities and an obsessive compulsive personality. Her boyfriend, Sid, means well but sometimes falls short of supporting her. However, underneath all her issues is a courageous woman waiting to shine. LIKES: photography, dancing in the rain, jelly beans, and cartoons DISLIKES: public Speaking and large crowds
Kayden (18-21) -- Growing up rich, Kayden is used to getting everything she's ever wanted. So, when she ends up in therapy with the charming Trevor Whim it's only natural for him to become her boyfriend -- only, she got more than what she bargained for. Caring to the fault of being a busy-body, this protagonist evolves as she realizes her boyfriend isn't all she ever hoped for. LIKES: dining out, travelling, cuddling, and fine wine DISLIKES: cruelty to animals and football
Trevor (31-35) -- This conniving maniac became a psychiatrist because he wanted to learn other peoples' secrets, to explore the darker side of human nature. After rising to the top of his field, this charming doctor decided that controlling his patients through medication just wasn't enough -- he wanted to take a more active approach, over their lives... Kayden and her friends have the unfortunate honor of being Dr. Trevor's second group experiment. LIKES: working out, Dr. Mengele, modern medicine, and eugenics DISLIKES: spiritual healing and massage therapy
Dave (23-26) -- Brianna's social-climbing boyfriend. Dave drinks too much and parties too hard. There is barely a filter between his brain and his mouth. Though he brags about working at a Hedge Fund on Wall Street, he is actually the lead mailroom clerk and suffers from a bad case of 'keeping up with the Jones' LIKES: babes, partying, and 80's metal DISLIKES: exercise and meeting new people
Sid (22-25) -- Emily's tough-guy boyfriend that keeps it real. A high school drop out that claims no regrets, but secretly suffers from deep-rooted insecurites that manifest in the form of anxiety attacks. Sid is distrusting of those who attempt to wear their smarts on their sleeve. LIKES: beer, pick-up football games, getting high and chillin' DISLIKES: college boys and drama
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