Some more pics from The Lepidopteran

Grasshopper Helmet

So here is one of the Glow in the dark helmets. This one belongs to the Harpy soldier named Paris. She rides a combat motorcycle and uses this as her bike helmet. If things improve I will show more of my artwork but for now this will have to do.

Have Faith and be Creative!

N8 

My Artwork for The Lepidopteran

Everything (every single mask and costume for The Lepidopteran) has been made including the weapons.  As I wrote the script the ideas began to flow and I began to visualize the outfits so to help the script I naturally began to create them. My entire apartment is filled with statues and masks representing the mystical and scientific armors that characters wear during combat. I completed 3 scripts although I created costumes for 4 (the fourth script is sitting on my laptop waiting for me to flush out my notes). FYI - Some of the costumes even glow in the dark which can be very “trippy “ at night. I have to make mental note to put my glow in the dark picture of Paris (she’s the sniper in the third script). I hope you enjoyed the previous pics and I will see you at the movies!!!

The Lepidopteran Revisited ( More Shots )

The Landlord Apt. In Virulent

VIRULENT Is Back On Track

Greetings everyone!!!

A while back we were in danger of closing our production of VIRULENT. We were short several hundred dollars for the location fee for the liquor store in the shoot. Well, miracles do happen... Fernando Cortez hadn't filed for income tax and when he and his wife did they had enough to pay for the rest of the shoot.

Here is irony...

The story in general is about a liquor store robbery gone bad. We filmed on the 19th, 21st, and 23rd of February. On the 19th, mere hours after we filmed and left the store it got robbed!!! The 3 men wore masks just like the ones in our shoot and robbed only on register in the store where there were two. The second untouched register had the most cash (whew!). These three men were on a rampage. They had robbed over 8 liquor stores and gas stations in Union alone. Fortunately, the FBI was on the case and caught the three men the next day. The liquor store owners didn't even find out about it until a week later when they read about the case online. Ironic, I know but I have to give Jim (one of the owners) credit for being a real trooper. He could have called the shoot off but let us film on the following days. Although I admit that when the fake guns came out on the second day of filming he got very quiet and did not watch the robbery scenes (lol). Let's just say that it may have struck to close to home for him but what a trooper nonetheless!!!

So now we are in post-production. The editor and cinematographer, Anice Jee just came back from a birthday trip so hopefully she will jump right to it and put our film together.

I don't know how many hours it will take her to finish but I do know that we will need help.

April is just around the corner and it is tax season again. As a tax write off WHY DON'T YOU DONATE TO SAPIEN FILMS?!? It is simple because there is a donation button on the right hand side of the web version of this blog. You will be helping local talent in front and behind the scenes get recognized for their efforts.

Enough begging (LMAO) lets just do it!!!

Hugs and kisses from your humble servant and director!
N8

Producer In Title ONLY

Greetings Everyone!
I would like to clarify Indiegogo perks for producers! Some of you think that there is work involved in becoming a producer on my project... to the contrary! We are offering the perk and benefits like getting invited to after party events and networkings ( one of which a producer from Spielberg’s camp will attend with other industry elite) for just funding our short film.
We currently just need $600 more to cover the costs of one location. So fund away but remember to drop me a line at nathanwaire@gmail.com to tell me what you did. You can also call 9088683145
We have until February 10th for the Indiegogo page. If you want you can use the donation button on the right of the web version of the blog (for some reason the mobile site does not have the button).
So time is of the essence!
Thank you sincerely!

Indiegogo Perk NYC!!!

When you go to the Indiegogo page for my short film called Virulent you will see a featured perk for $3500. There’s some good news with this perk... 1) The price is negotiable and 2) we are including NYC in the deal.
This means that not only will we film anywhere in NJ but also in NYC. So let me know your thoughts and hit that perk! nathanwaire@gmail.com  or call 9088683145

Let's See What We Can Do!!!

I am really trying to have faith in this project but I need your support to make it happen. Just click on the link below and donate anything you can... All of it no matter how small will be appreciated. I am at zero funds right now and I really want to hire Anice Jee!!! So I need your help! We have excellent perks attached to your donations to VIRULENT including video production and producer credits on IMDb! So check out the link below and see what SAPIEN FILMS can do for you, your business, or even your rock band (if you have one lol)!!!!
N8

very. merry. xmas.

visuals for frizt kola (demo)

NYLON - Wannabe Model

ANICE JEE Is A Brilliant Cinematographer!!!

On Monday January 21st I had the pleasure to meet Anice Jee ( www.anicejee.com ) at a coffee shop in NYC. This Russian delight was quiet spoken but so enlightened in the use of cameras and lens. She has an A7 (Sony) and she does magic with it. I will put some of her more unique videos up over the next day.

If you are in NJ and want to have your own video or commercial

As a new offer my company is now going to do videos for the NJ public for a set price. For $3500 you can get a professional 3 to 4 (or longer) minute video of your business to use as a commercial or promo. We also advertise your business on social media and this blog.
If interested just contact me at 908-868-3145 and leave a message. I will return your call shortly. Or if you live in the NJ area you can use the donate button to enter your funds in and leave a note with donation stating that you would like to get a video shoot.
Good Luck and I hope to hear from you soon.
Nathan Zen-Sapien aka Nathan Waire

Fund VIRULENT!!!

Dramatic PULP FICTION Monologue Performed By STEVE YANK

I love it. This was when I first started to record monologues and Steve is a brilliant guitarist who wanted to try his hand at acting. He had a silent role in THE YARD so it was only fitting that he would give this BAD-@$$ speech. We had no mic except for the one on the camera so this is raw.
Enjoy
N8

A Quick Thank You

Since the beginning of my Indiegogo campaign I have received many comments on my blog page and I would like to say thank you to all of them especially the comment left on my post about TRENT REZNOR and ATICUS ROSS. It made me feel real good to know that the whole blog page was being explored. So thanks "Anonymous" (lol) for leaving a nice comment. I am switching comment moderator so I will not be able to post comments nor read them for awhile. I am not ignoring you just I need to focus on generating funds for my short film. If interested hit the link below... We have some interesting perks!

http://igg.me/at/nathanzensapien/x
http://igg.me/at/nathanzensapien/x
Thanks for your comments and help!
N8

More Auditions on February 1st in Linden, NJ (IMDb credits)

SAPIEN FILMS will be holding more auditions for the short film now called VIRULENT

Looking for:

• Caucasian female to play special needs attendant
• Any ethnicity female (preferably adult) to play troubled teenager
• Multiple small roles for liquor store patrons

The auditions will take place on February 1st between 10 am and 3:30pm at:

2849 Verona Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036

No-pay but will be giving out IMDb credits plus meals.

Contact me with further questions at nathanwaire@gmail.com

SAPIEN FILMS DEMO ( Clearer Version)

Looking For Actors and Actresses To Shoot In January (IMDb Credit)

Sapien Films is currently looking for several key roles in an upcoming short film tentatively entitled "The Stand-Off"

Looking for:

• African-American female to play attractive girlfriend
• African-American male to play desperate veteran
• Caucasian female to play special needs attendant
• Any ethnicity female (adult) to play troubled teenager
• Multiple small roles for liquor store patrons

Send headshots and resumes asap to nathanwaire@gmail.com

Auditions will be held January 5th in Linden, NJ. Must have your own transportation. Shoot will be 3 days at the end of January in Union, NJ. You will be given meals during shoot and IMDb credits once film is in festival and/or theatres. No-pay but you will be invited to all after parties, showings and networking events.

Good luck and see you at the movies.

N8

Contact Me Through Email

If you are interested in working with me on future projects just email me at nathanwaire@gmail.com

Happy Holidays
N8

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH Video I Helped Create

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SyP7Z86Mjt79ttTojzrfL_XaKx7Oo-s/view?usp=sharing

This video was created to help recruit students with special needs into the lab tech training course at JFK Hospital. It took just under a week to make and I shot most of the footage except the parts where Mr. Noll is talking (he shot that himself). Mr. Noll also provided the still shots of the students in lab training. It is 4 minutes long but I am sure George got across his point.

N8  

The Donate Button

I am currently looking for an Executive Producer for my new short film called “The Stand-Off”. Just hit the donation button on the right of the blog (you need the web version of the page to see it) and for $1500 you will get the title, an IMDb Executive Producer credit, invites to all showings and after parties. For $500.00 you will get all the same perks with an Associate Producer credit on IMDb. Other donations are accepted with similar invitations. So if you want to get into the business this is a great and simple way to do so!
Happy Holidays
N8 

BOY

COMPELLING (Thiago's mix)

Fernando Cortez Photography Photo

Fernando had some extra time on his hands and went though some of the photos that he took in my apartment. This is one he just sent me that he did some touch ups on.

Lepidopteran Experimental Photo Shoot

Fernando Cortez took some experimental shots of the masks in black and white while I took some in color. Just testing the grounds a bit.

The Business of Screenwriting

Fade In Online

I am proud to announce that The PACT made the semifinals of the Fade In Online contest 

Looking for talent

I am currently in search for cinematographers, actors and location scouts in the NJ tri-state area. If you are looking to build your resume contact me at nathanwaire@gmail.com with links, headshot, resume, etc. Thank you.

N8

THE PACT (The People for Active Community Treatment)

THE YARD

A study of prison language filmed on location at Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia, PA

The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil -HQ

Hope you guess his name.

Pharrell Williams - Happy

Spread the joy, Kids, Spread the joy!!!

N8

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

'Nuff Said!

I Love You All
N8

MERRY CHRISTMAS Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees

For some reason I don't think he is talking about Christmas Trees (LMAO)!!!

I hope you all have a magical season and are enjoying the company you are with.



Love you all

N8

I Think This Is More Of An Easter Song (LOL) Audioslave - Show Me How to Live

Nails on Christmas that's so naughty... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Peppermint schanups

So I just got through drinking a Fosters beer and peppermint schanups (sp). I still can't spell it correct. The store attendant, Jim, said it would warm me up by 5 degrees. He was joking but I could not help to respond then I thought it lowered temperature. We both laughed but lets face it alcoholism is no joke and right now I am buzzing. I don't know how to spend the holidays and spending it buzzed out doesn't seem to cool. Hence, I am going to leave it up to you. I may not post your comments but I will read them all. Good Commenting (LOL) and have a Great Holiday Season!!!

Peace
N8

JAY Z, Kanye West - Otis ft. Otis Redding

A stylized classic.