My opinion, spoiler free to everyone who has doubts (3 min of reading). After seeing the whole film, I have the uncontrollable need to say: If you can contribute the Lazarus campaign (having digital access to Requiem) please, collaborate. This process was magical. Long of course, but magical, worthing every penny. I don't know Mr. Morgan (Zenithfilms) or his crew (hi five!) but I can say...I witnessed how he worked extremely hard on this, with constant feedback for his backers since the very beginning, year, after year. That's something special, unique, and a very honest reference. This product it's made with passion, obviously from his point of view, he is the director. Cause I'm sure you, or me, could have different approachings to the SH world. But all the scenarios, quotes, winks to the series, even certain post&edit things with that... smell (on purpose I would bet) of old generation videogame-cinematography, or classic horror B-film... are superb. 130 minutes of pure devotion, a very very hard task when all the character filming was for chroma key... trillions of hours in postproduction. And better yet, Zenithfilms has his unique visual style. Sure you can make 12 secs of oustanding VFX for a reel (with some studies, tutorials, equipment and a loooong cup of coffee while the render do his thing and the Ambient Occlusion or Global Illumination see your life passing by :P) But...130 mins? incluiding all the audio: foley, selection of ost's, voice, EQ&compression... and all the preps before and after the digital copy? All made by this one guy at his home!? Are you kiddin' me? Serious verdict: The final product was quite different from what I expected. At the first 13 mins I was a little disoriented because we...everyone! have been making our mental hype, logically! and Gareth gave us pleeeenty time to put our imagination into work lol. BUT...that's a bad thing? No sir. This is a FRESH new approach to our saga. A solid expression of a person, putting all his heart into something we love. That's enough for me. An excellent tribute. A work that has to be remembered. This, ladies & gentlemen it's something we will never seen again. Do you remember when SH1 got out? Do you remember going to the sellers and buy SH2? Do you remember all the things that had been occurring in your life meanwhile?. For me, this is what Requiem means. A project from a fan, to fans. A nostalgic headturn, of what happened to the world since we were just kids until now. (And also, i'm so f*ing happy of been a part of the ost -Silent Memories is my piece-. But not for the fact of been listened, but to be a part of this). Sorry if I misspelled something :) Huge thanks to the community, and everyone have a nice day fellows! Ben. Madrid, Spain.
OMG, this genuinely made me cry ='D Thank you so so much, everything I set out to achieve in this film has worked for you. PM me, I would love to have a private conversation with you and discuss some of the finer points of the film =D
Sure Gareth!! I'm going to see it again the next week, with a notebook aside and write those things that fly my head meanwhile. Then I'll search for you in the web :D
You can PM me via facebook.com/zenithfilms or join the Zenithfilms group on Facebook and we can talk there, either works for me. I look forward to our conversation =D
Thank you, thank you and wow, you worked out the entire plot from the opening 13 minutes of 130 minute film? This is just the opening of the film remember, there's much more that takes place in the whole film ;) If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
So far i've only seen the first 13 minutes. So my following comments are strictly a reflection of that and as spoiler free as possible. Here is what i LOVED about the film. 1. Heather/Cheryl - It appears as if the character has organically matured from the character she was in Silent Hill 3. 2. James - I wanted to get more of him, i reserve further judgement until i see the whole film. 4. Creatures - VERY well done. I loved the original creatures and the new ones introduced. It retained what made Silent Hill horrifying. 5. Enviornment - The isolationist feeling that this film produces accurately reflects everything i loved about the games. 6. Art style - sorry for lack of better terms, but the "sin city" effect i feel is crucial to how you are telling this story. Over all i give this fan film (first 13 minutes only) a solid 5/5. Side Note: People have to remember Silent Hill is all about obscurity hinted with sadomasochism in its entire plot line. The entire series is riddled with this. I loved how the characters themselves were not over sexual in nature and retained what they were and the creatures retained that twisted feel to them. I look forward to the entire feature film AND the web series Lazarus :)
Hey =) Thank you so much for the comments! It really means a lot that the opening 13 minutes is working for you! I hope that the film will continue to wow you =D FYI There are two clips of different parts from the film on this channel now for your viewing pleasure, 'Cheryl in Brookhaven' and 'James in Heaven's Night'. If you are planning on donating to see the full film (unless you already have, my apologies if so, I don't remember seeing your name on the list?) the Indiegogo campaign ends on the 17th of Jan. There is a paypal donations page on my website that will continue on after the 17th and my upcoming Patreon page will have a tier for it also. Again thank you for your kind words on our humble little project!! =)
I was able to watch the full length film last night and figured I'd leave a few words for others who are trying to decide whether to donate and watch the rest. Even if you're not a fan of very much about the opening part shown here, as I wasn't, I'd recommend donating and watching the rest. It's definitely not all like the opening. I'm gonna be honest and say there were a number of times I went "wtf" (and not in that good way that I like to ask "wtf" with SH), but I did overall enjoy myself watching it and there's content here that I think can be enjoyed by all fans. I especially thought the later parts with James that are reminiscent of gameplay are pretty awesome, and I really like James' character and the actor portraying him. Honestly, even though I don't like a whole lot about the Lazarus previews, I'm gonna watch that when it's done, even if just to see him play James again! I like Heather's actress too except that I think she needs to work on her line delivery, as sometimes her speech sounds like bad acting rather than sounding authentic IMO. I think the crew of actors assembled for the characters were generally great except I didn't quite feel like Maria's actress was very fitting. I can't help wondering, since you went with the base stories from the SH games, why not stick more directly to those stories instead of changing it so much? I think I would have more enjoyed seeing it either portray those stories more loyally and in more detail (perhaps not shoving as many into one film and instead spreading them out), or seeing a newly created, unique SH story. There's another thing or two I would comment on but don't want to spoil anything. In conclusion, $10 isn't too much to pay to watch this and to contribute for someone who clearly has a passion for the series to continue with his work. Despite not 100% liking everything the film did, I don't regret paying and watching it. There's a good chance we won't again see someone put this kind of effort into bringing SH to life.
Thank you so much for deciding to watch the entire film. I was actually going to email you about your thoughts on the project since you decided to donate. If that is ok, I would still like to do that get into a dialogue with you so we discuss the film further, not here as I don't want to put up any spoilers, and I thank you from refraining from doing so also =D
This film is amazing and certainly unique in many ways, greatly done and displayed. Fans of the series will certainly get into it and want to watch it again and again. I love it! Everyone should get the full film to see for themselves. :D
Thank you so much! I am very pleased that my film works for you =D If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
You managed to get 3K views in only a few days, when my own zero-budget film needed a whole year to achieve this feat! I will learn from projects like yours. LOVE THIS DEMO! And I will most likely donate to see the whole film. Will do so later, but I wanted to first congratulate you. Feels VERY Silent Hill!
Thank you so much! I'm very glad you have enjoyed it so far! And thank you for considering to donate =D Silent Hill Requiem had a budget of $5k, so it is very possible to achieve so much with so little! I was just very lucky to be able to work with so many talented artists that time around ;)
Edit:] I think I get it, so never mind. I think this is amazing, Silent Hill is my favorite horror property. It’s awesome to see a passionate film about it. Thank you so much. Everything is perfect, from the music through all the way to the acting. Yaaaaaayyyyy
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the film! Silent Hill is clearly my favourite horror property too lol And I am very excited that another fan sees that commitment from me and those involved in this project! =D I did see your previous comment and since you are considering working in the same way I'll say this. This movie was made possible thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, I am now running a new campaign to raise money for the sequel project I wish to make. All donation perk gifts for backing the sequel project 'Silent Hill Lazarus' come with not early access to the next Silent Hill Project I hope to make but they also come with a copy of the full Silent Hill Requiem. You are not purchasing the film as the film is not for sale, you are donating to help me continue my work, if you think I am good enough for you to back. So yes you are technically offering money in order to see the film, but that is no different to people donating to me in the first place for me to be able to make Silent Hill Requiem. Technically they offered me money in order to see the film. I hope that puts it in a clear and concise way for you =)
Zenithfilms Thank you so much for the concise answer. I really appreciate it, and I have worked as a performer on the stage street and film and I’m started to want to learn some stuff behind the camera as well. Once I get my channel up and churning out Some more videos it would be awesome if you could check it out in your off time. I know I really just have an introduction to me and stuff so far, so let me tell you when I learn a little more and get some exciting content on there. Anyway, I respect the hell out of you man and I will be keeping up with what you are doings because you for sure have a passion for this, and honestly. I know this sounds bad, working in the business and all, so much passion is lost on most of the big wigs (as they say) anyway I’ve been rambling. Great to meet you and I wish you all the best, and if you need an actor like me I can audition. Haha. Laters.
I must say I do absolutely love this. Not so much for the project itself (whilst that is amazing), but because it was made by one man. I’m 18 years old and want to do this sort of thing, but it seems so difficult. Seeing successful productions like this one is very inspirational for me
Hey Jack =) Thank you so much for your kind words and recognition! I have been working with the arts as far back as I can remember, starting with drawing and then moving into writing, acting, dancing and now film making throughout my life. I never set out to be a film maker it was just part of the natural evolution of telling my stories, and film, next to writing, is a great medium for that. If I was to offer any advice it would be to never give up. I am incredibly stubborn when it comes to what I want to do with the time I have been given, but in doing so I have also had to sacrifice a lot of stuff (Family, house etc) that many people take for granted, which has allowed me to put as much time into honing my skills as I can, but I'm not suggesting that these sacrifices are necessary. As someone who has never had any connections in any of my chosen industries it was necessary for me, but time is the most important factor, nothing that I have achieved happened over night ;) I wish you all the luck in the world in your own endeavors. All the best =)
Zenithfilms thank you very much my friend. I have been following this project since the beginning and I’m glad it became successful. So many other silent hill projects have cancelled and I’m pleased to see this wasn’t one of them. Thank you for sharing your experiences and advice, it really means a lot that you’re willing to do so. I’ll be sure to keep following and promoting your work =)
Thank you so much! And thank you even more for your donation! I'm glad the film is working for you =D Please check you email inbox as I have sent you details on how to get your digital copy.
Ahh this looks fantastic I can't wait till' I have $30 so I can donate and get the Blu-Ray this looks really fun I love the way that the sets are just ps2 textures or seem to be that's such an interesting and unique way of representing Silent Hill, I love this. And though I didn't know what to think of the trailers at first, these are really well realized representations of Silent Hill characters. Fantastic work Mr. Morgan!
Thank you so much! My goal was to make this film look as much like the games as I could possibly make it. I wanted this to feel like a game cut scene or similar. I'm very glad it worked for you and I look forward to you comments once you donate and get a copy of the entire film. You will get a digital copy straight away and the Physical Copy will be incoming at a later date ;)
As a massive silent hill fan i just have to say im so proud of you all for making this, it was so good in my eyes and really captured that silent hill spirit!!
Thank you so much! =D I'm really glad you enjoyed this first 13 minutes of the film =D If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Thank you so much, we did our very best =D If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Thank you dude, I'm very glad that it worked for you! =D If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Congrats on finishing the film. As fans we have varying perceptions of what Silent Hill is. To me, there's too much about this first 13 minutes that felt very un-Silent Hillish and not appealing to me personally, so can't say I'm inspired to pay and watch the rest. However, I like some of the visuals and I appreciate that there's someone out there putting this love and effort into a SH project.
I'm sorry the opening didn't grab you, there is so much more that happens in the entire movie, but hey it's not for you and that's cool, thank you for being kind and constructive with your criticism, it's very refreshing =D
So, I ended up deciding to give the $10 and watch the rest, but when I follow the link in the email I received, it takes me to the website and says authentication is required and asks me for a password.
Hey, yes sorry about that, the website got DDoS attacked and so the web master added a password to try and add some security. I have emailed you the direct links. Thank you for deciding to donate even though the opening didn't grab you. I hope the rest of the film provides you with what you are looking for in a Silent Hill film =D
Watched it and absolutely loved it! There are certain scenes that hit me good! A lot of references and hidden Easter Eggs in it! It does make me feel nostalgic about the Silent Hill series in general and they did great job as the main characters (Hello Cheryl and Maria, my ladies!) esp Poor Ol' Henry XD for y'all hardcore fans know what I'm talking about! Some of them is a bit comedy for a dark person like me. I love how the director used/sewn all of his SH game endings into one big ending or should I say never ending? Good costumes! Good props! Good sound effects! Good style! Also, it does make me feel like I am playing this game at times and forget it's a film lol. Make me wanna replay the old SH series. :( I misssss you SH series! And yes, some monsters are back. ;) For those who don't know like me. Make sure to watch after the credits!
Thank you so much, that was my main goal, glad to hear i achieved it for you!!! If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Another product of a sleepless mind: Silent Hill 3: The Room starring Tommy Wiseau. A crossover and sequel. Well despite the Resident Evil movie franchise being a glorious mess, they still continued until the bitter final chapter. So why not do the same with Silent Hill? However this time have Tommy Wiseau direct and star in it. At this point nobody can take the franchise seriously after a "poptart jumpscare" so why not just drive it over the cliff and watch the wreck? Lisa wakes up in her apartment and begins looking for the cast of the Room. Along the way she meets "Breast Cancer Mom" who drops cryptic clues about what's happening as she faces her literal personal demons and seeks a way out of her apartment (including one that launches ravenous footballs). Eventually she discovers that Johnny committed suicide because she "TORE HIM APART!" So she either learns to forgive herself and live with what she's done or she'll be doomed to wander her apartment and by extension Silent Hill forever. :P
First of all, great job! Second, when it comes to films based on video games, this one is definitely one of the best. Hollywood has all of the people, budget, and resources, and they still manage to screw things up. You're one guy, and you did a far better job than most. Third, I had a pretty good time with the movie. I enjoyed it! I appreciated all of care that was put into it from the series. You kept the characters, artistic style, camera angles, soundtrack, atmosphere and story elements intact pretty well, and even put in references, which I appreciated. Kudos for doing all of that by yourself. Fourth, my only real problem with it was some of the acting. At times I felt disengaged, emotionally. But there definitely were a few moments where I was thinking how good the acting was. I have more to talk about, but I don't want to spoil anything lol.
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Majority of the film (like 95%) was done with 2D textures using the 3D mode in After Effects to use Z space. But for the small amount of 3D work that was used, yes I did that with 3dsmax ;)
Man I love what you're trying to do I do I have a fondness for the games and I loved both the official movies even with the later ones flaws but and I say this as an American who loves his firearms the safety on the Glock in this preview gave me an eye twitch you really need a firearms consultant to look through this stuff
That would our amazing Olwen Davies, who you'll see in a lot of my most recent work. Inc Splatterhouse, 2 parts are already on the channel with part 3 coming this october 😁
@@ZenithfilmsUK Thank you for replying back to me. I’ve already found out her real name earlier after I posted the comments. I also will check them out too.
Thank you so much, I'm glad your faith in me has paid off =D I have Digital Copies right now, and there will be a limited number of Physical Copies made. if you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
The colors and the editing were really good! If I may ask: was this done entirely on a greenscreen? Also, from one film director to another, why didn't you post the whole movie on youtube? I followed the link yet it didn't seem accessible without a paywall and that... doesn't sit ok with copyright infringement. : ) Would you like to explain to me how are you dodging things should Konami jump on you guys? Either way, excellent work! CON: flicker was too intrusive and distracting. PRO: Absolutely everything else.
Thanks for your feedback I'm glad you liked what you saw =D This movie was made possible thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, I am now running a new campaign to raise money for the sequel project I wish to make. All donation perk gifts for backing the sequel project 'Silent Hill Lazarus' come with not early access to the next Silent Hill Project I hope to make but they also come with a copy of the full Silent Hill Requiem. You are not purchasing the film, you are donating to help me continue my work, if you think I am good enough for you to back.
That is no different to people donating to me in the first place for me to be able to make Silent Hill Requiem. Technically they offered me money in order to see the film.
Okay, thank you kindly for answering my questions. I'm always careful with copyright and I was curious to hear from someone who travels farther than myself through this territory. Best of luck with this film and many others! May you find your unique voice in cinematography and may you be successful! :D
Now that I'm thinking about it, if the game takes place in 99 (the year the original came out) and Cheryl was 7, and merged with Alessa, and was reborn as Heather, wouldn't silent hill 3 take place in 2016?
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
They did a great job in editing and post-production indeed. But regarding the tone, plot and characters, this misses the point completely. I cannot see the essence and identity of the original games anywhere in this project. It works as a parodic reimagining, perhaps that was the intention. But this has nothing to do with the subtle, complex and ambiguous depiction of human solitude in quotidianity that was the base idea for the games. So, dismissing any dislike is close to dismissing the original Team Silent's work. The director says that this project is not meant for everyone. Well, the games weren't also meant for everyone. But this project looks like a mere gimmicky aesthetic exercise that uses the backgrounds, settings and character names from the games for something completely different.
I'm sorry that your Silent Hill project didn't get funded as mine did. I know it pisses me off when I see an idea I wanted to do being done by someone else. But coming at me like this from only watching the opening 13 minutes does present you in the wrong light. We are all film makers here, just trying to do what we love with a franchise we love too. It's a shame my project is not for you, but that's fine, you don't like what I did, it makes you angry and you believe you can do a better job. Then I hope that you get the opportunity to continue with your Silent Hill project & I wish you all the best with that =)
I'm sorry, but my opinion about your project has nothing to do with the fact that mine didn't get funded. Even with no money, I'm committed to it from the second I started to develop it. I'm determined to finish it no matter what. Actually we completed the shooting last summer and editing is going quite well. When it's donde I will release it for FREE, not asking for more donations despite I'm willing to make more Silent Hill based films. If you need more money to continue with your projects you should show more confidence on what you've done so far, release it and let people decide if they want more. Asking for donations in advance it's not fair when you have already completed a feature film that you got funded in the first place. And it's quite close to making profit from a intelectual property you don't own. But to begin with, my criticism came not from anger (I haven't see the full feature to properly judge it). Instead I pointed to the lack of respect to the games. You used other people's work to sell over sexualized characters and gratuitous violence so, in my opinion, you are not showing any love nor appreciation for the Silent Hill games like other fan projects did. If you want to continue making this films go on, it's the fanbase that decides if you get the opportunity to do so. But if you ask for people's money you're supposed to be aware that this comes with presure, less creative freedom and exposure to criticism.
Fiz a doação e achei o filme muito bom (aproximadamente duas horas e 20 minutos de filme), foi feito de fã para fã. Se puder doe para ter o filme completo, pois eles fizeram o filme com muito carinho, apesar do orçamento limitado dá para a ver que a produção é de primeira, fizeram o filme com muito respeito aos fãs, e o que gostei bastante é que colocaram legendas em português, recomendo!!
Only just found out about this being finished, I had watched a short demonstration clip a long time ago and hadn't realized it was ongoing. Very glad to know it got funded and completed! And was very excited to watch this opening. I think I will give my opinion, as many others here have done so. :) I am not a fan of the "sudden suicide!.. disturbing, wasn't it?" shock value trope, that is done here. Just not a preference, personally speaking. However, I wonder where this is going in terms of story. Am intrigued. I did get a bit of the feel of the atmosphere from where the action sequence finished and it all went calmer, I think this was the strongest part in terms of emotional connection being like it was in the games, out of these 13 minutes I have seen thus far (or perhaps the very beginning with the gun loading, which felt quite lonely). I like the actors in here. It is wonderful that someone has done something like this. The inventory screen was a taken-aback moment, a little rushed-by for something so out of place, but I am not adverse to a little strangeness done in good intent, it's okay for a film to be a bit weird. I won't lie, some parts here were a bit hilarious. Then again, it's not like the games didn't have their own share of funny stuff either. I have a birthday coming up and I have not used a supporter site before ever, but I will find someone I know who is good with that kind of thing and ask for this as a present I think. Will figure something out, fan passion like this wants encouraging. :) I was very, very disappointed with the cinema releases - both of them, felt they were examples of people wanting to write non-Silent-Hill stories but slapping Silent Hill looking stuff into them for purposes of name value only, which I think cheapens something I love. This doesn't look like exactly what I would do (but then that's unlikely in every case, for any fan), but it looks a lot more intentional to represent the meaning of the series properly. Feels like you mean it, and that makes me know it's already going to be so much better, whatever is in the rest of it. I especially like how the aspect of choosing that stark look in order to facilitate limited effects budget, echoes the first game choosing a fog look in order to facilitate limited draw distance. It is a team of artists working with a limited palette, in order to make something that turns the limit into a feature. A good parallel. I'm excited! :D
Hey Jane =) Apologies on taking so long to reply to your comment, been overly busy these past few days. Okay, so firstly, thank you for your comments, I am very glad you have enjoyed what you have watched thus far and hope that if/when you get to see the full film that enjoyment continues =) In response to your thoughts on the events in this 13 mins, a lot of the points you have made do get addressed further into the film. I think that is a problem with doing a teaser like this, as it's designed more to intrigued, which for you it has accomplished that role, but I have also noticed it has led others to be confused, with some people not even understanding this isn't the entire film lol. My goal with Silent Hill Requiem is for it to be a continuation of SH1-4 a 4.5 if you will, that brings the feelings and elements I love of the games into a different medium, sometimes those elements clash f'sure but I love to be experimental with my work and some of my ideas that work for me don't work for others, and I am fine with that. I do similar things in my short film EPiSODE, that is also on the channel if you care to have a look. I too was very disappointed with Hollywood's efforts, but that is par for the course with these types of projects for them, as those films were never designed for fans of the games, as movies with those sizes of budgets have to appeal to the lowest common denominator, which is unfortunately people that have neither heard of or, at the very least, never played the games.
@@ZenithfilmsUK Yes, I can imagine teasers must be tricky. I've never made a film myself but I've always been interested in such things. It must be a nightmare actually getting to the point of having it done, both organizationally and financially. Best of luck with what you're busy with at the moment! And I prefer it when things aren't afraid to throw something odd in the mix, like I say. Creativity never advanced via everyone only doing what they're supposed to. Cheers for the response! :D
Thank you =D Glad you are enjoying it! If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
zOMG!!! This is truly stunning, and all made by one guy? absolutely insane! Donating now!!! I suggest that you all do the same, you aint going to regret it!
Thank you so much, I'm glad it works for you! =D If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
An amazing musician f'sure! Another one of his tracks features near the end of the full film too! If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Can't really spare any cash this close to Christmas... will the campaign be running for a while? As a HUGE Silent Hill fan, and a keen admirer of Jesse Gunn I'd love to get in on this... just the timing is off is all.
N.B. The campaign is running up to the 17th of Jan 2018 (I just extended it to it's maximum length due to this issue not being unique to you, so hopefully that will give you more time). But there is a Pay Pal donations page on my website that has no closing date. Here's the link to that: requiem.zenithfilms.net/donate
Looks like what you really wanted to make was a Resident Evil movie, so why did you go with Silent Hill? Props to you for your effort but this misses the mark.
I'm sorry my efforts are not working for you. I hope in the future someone someday makes a Silent Hill film that scratches your itch. Please remember this is only the opening, the entire movies runs for 130 minutes. But this isn't for you, and thats fine =D
I'm very glad you think so and enjoyed the opneing 13 minutes! If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
I may be a little harsh here, but that's not my intent. I really enjoyed this so far, voices were on point and it feels tense and strange. But the film grain looking so fake threw me off in quite a few spots. I understand that it's hard to do film grain right, and would take an insane amount of time; however with it in how it is right now it just takes me out of the movie in awkward spots. Aside from that, good work getting the feel of the Silent Hill world into a movie format. Will still be purchasing when I can spare the funds.
Thank you so much =D I'm sorry the grain effect is annoying you, it's just one of those things, works for some, not for others. I will admit, I did tone it done in certain sections of the full film and throughout the film I changed it depending on what was happening visually. The same can be said for my overall art style, it's not for everyone =)
Zenithfilms I really like film grain in some movies. I think film grain fits in this to be sure, just might need some polish to it. Maybe with it toned down in the full length it will sit with me better. 😀
An email has been sent to your paypal email address with the links you need. Apologies on the delay, as I am UK based you caught me while I was asleep =)
HI Mike, you should have received an email with details concerning this question. Please check your junk mail folder, if you can't find anything, then please contact me via either my facebook page or zenithfilmsuk@gmail.com and we'll sort this out asap for you =D
Thank you =D The entire film (runtime of 130 minutes) goes more into the lore of Silent Hill and other characters too. If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed my efforts! If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Me dedico al cine, muchos años que no veía una obra de arte, mis felicitaciones, es de premio. Me gustaría ver como se hizo, color y demás filtros (aunque no me gustó ese excesivo humo 3D..)
Apologies, I only speak English and had to run your comments through google translate. (My reply is based on If it correctly translated your comment) Thank you so much! I am very glad you enjoyed the first 13 minutes. The full film is 130 mins long. The DVD of the film will have a 'making of' video, detailing how it was made. (Fyi, there is no 3D smoke, they are real footage from a fog machine =) )
It's weird. I mean, it definitely has the same feel from the games, which is good, but I personally don't like the games so it doesn't really do it for me.
This is non-for profit, as the blu-ray is used to raise donations for the budget of the sequel project Silent Hill Lazarus. Which isn't a large amount as the price to make and send out a Blu-ray of the film costs me around $23 to $28 depending on where it is being sent to. I have to make them to order as I don't have a budget to mass produce anything being a very small independent production company. Doing it this way is no different to running a crowdfunding campaign, which is how I raised the original budget for this movie in the first place.
@@ZenithfilmsUK so you're profiting off someone else's IP but justify it by saying you're using the profits to profit off of the same IP again? Justify it however you want, you're still stealing from actual artists who created something you're not talented enough to create. you literally recreated some of the video game scenes shot for shot. scum
I sent an email with links to the gmail account you provided ' dodogfordervelse' pls check for me and get back to me at zenithfilmsuk@gmail.com if it hasn't arrived
i need to watch It, looks very Good, i wish to make a short movie to use the music i have made inspired by silent Hill, so i can use it, but i dont know much about films
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739 In response to your other statement, it has taken me many, many years to get the point where I can make my films with confidence, my advice to you is just do it, start small and keep working at it. It takes time and constant dedication, but in my opinion, every one has the ability to be creative =D
Thank you so much, but this is just the opening ;) The entire film runs for 130 minutes, I replied to your comment about how you can see the entire film =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
it's amazing to see the effort people put into creations....I'm sorry but this just isn't for me, the plot to the acting seems all over the place and Heathers costume choice is very debatable why she seems to be almost sexualized when her character was very modest in clothing choices compared to the breasts out in a small tank top in this.
Thank you dude, I do tend to go that route with everything I make =D If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Then I trust you have already received a link sent to your email box? Apologies, with user names and email names all being different it is difficult for me to keep track of who's who 0_o
De seguro tú podrías hacer algo mucho mejor y de más calidad. Debes ser toda una directora de cine que tiene millones de ideas para hacerla mejor, no? Espero que sí para que puedas argumentar tu comentario.
My opinion, spoiler free to everyone who has doubts (3 min of reading).
After seeing the whole film, I have the uncontrollable need to say:
If you can contribute the Lazarus campaign (having digital access to Requiem) please, collaborate.
This process was magical. Long of course, but magical, worthing every penny.
I don't know Mr. Morgan (Zenithfilms) or his crew (hi five!) but I can say...I witnessed how he worked extremely hard on this, with constant feedback for his backers since the very beginning, year, after year.
That's something special, unique, and a very honest reference.
This product it's made with passion, obviously from his point of view, he is the director.
Cause I'm sure you, or me, could have different approachings to the SH world.
But all the scenarios, quotes, winks to the series, even certain post&edit things with that... smell (on purpose I would bet) of old generation videogame-cinematography, or classic horror B-film... are superb.
130 minutes of pure devotion, a very very hard task when all the character filming was for chroma key... trillions of hours in postproduction.
And better yet, Zenithfilms has his unique visual style.
Sure you can make 12 secs of oustanding VFX for a reel (with some studies, tutorials, equipment and a loooong cup of coffee while the render do his thing and the Ambient Occlusion or Global Illumination see your life passing by :P)
But...130 mins? incluiding all the audio: foley, selection of ost's, voice, EQ&compression... and all the preps before and after the digital copy?
All made by this one guy at his home!? Are you kiddin' me?
Serious verdict:
The final product was quite different from what I expected. At the first 13 mins I was a little disoriented because we...everyone! have been making our mental hype, logically! and Gareth gave us pleeeenty time to put our imagination into work lol.
BUT...that's a bad thing? No sir.
This is a FRESH new approach to our saga. A solid expression of a person, putting all his heart into something we love. That's enough for me. An excellent tribute. A work that has to be remembered.
This, ladies & gentlemen it's something we will never seen again.
Do you remember when SH1 got out? Do you remember going to the sellers and buy SH2?
Do you remember all the things that had been occurring in your life meanwhile?. For me, this is what Requiem means.
A project from a fan, to fans.
A nostalgic headturn, of what happened to the world since we were just kids until now.
(And also, i'm so f*ing happy of been a part of the ost -Silent Memories is my piece-. But not for the fact of been listened, but to be a part of this).
Sorry if I misspelled something :)
Huge thanks to the community, and everyone have a nice day fellows!
Ben. Madrid, Spain.
OMG, this genuinely made me cry ='D Thank you so so much, everything I set out to achieve in this film has worked for you. PM me, I would love to have a private conversation with you and discuss some of the finer points of the film =D
Sure Gareth!! I'm going to see it again the next week, with a notebook aside and write those things that fly my head meanwhile. Then I'll search for you in the web :D
You can PM me via facebook.com/zenithfilms or join the Zenithfilms group on Facebook and we can talk there, either works for me. I look forward to our conversation =D
Art 9 / 10
Soundtrack 10 / 10
Plot 2 / 10
Thank you, thank you and wow, you worked out the entire plot from the opening 13 minutes of 130 minute film?
This is just the opening of the film remember, there's much more that takes place in the whole film ;)
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
@@Srdjana- How was that constructive ?
spoiler alert: the whole james part shown here.
The story was designed primarily for fans of the franchise and to then get those that haven't or won't play the games up to speed 😉
So far i've only seen the first 13 minutes. So my following comments are strictly a reflection of that and as spoiler free as possible. Here is what i LOVED about the film. 1. Heather/Cheryl - It appears as if the character has organically matured from the character she was in Silent Hill 3. 2. James - I wanted to get more of him, i reserve further judgement until i see the whole film. 4. Creatures - VERY well done. I loved the original creatures and the new ones introduced. It retained what made Silent Hill horrifying. 5. Enviornment - The isolationist feeling that this film produces accurately reflects everything i loved about the games. 6. Art style - sorry for lack of better terms, but the "sin city" effect i feel is crucial to how you are telling this story. Over all i give this fan film (first 13 minutes only) a solid 5/5. Side Note: People have to remember Silent Hill is all about obscurity hinted with sadomasochism in its entire plot line. The entire series is riddled with this. I loved how the characters themselves were not over sexual in nature and retained what they were and the creatures retained that twisted feel to them. I look forward to the entire feature film AND the web series Lazarus :)
Hey =) Thank you so much for the comments! It really means a lot that the opening 13 minutes is working for you! I hope that the film will continue to wow you =D
FYI There are two clips of different parts from the film on this channel now for your viewing pleasure, 'Cheryl in Brookhaven' and 'James in Heaven's Night'.
If you are planning on donating to see the full film (unless you already have, my apologies if so, I don't remember seeing your name on the list?) the Indiegogo campaign ends on the 17th of Jan. There is a paypal donations page on my website that will continue on after the 17th and my upcoming Patreon page will have a tier for it also. Again thank you for your kind words on our humble little project!! =)
I was able to watch the full length film last night and figured I'd leave a few words for others who are trying to decide whether to donate and watch the rest. Even if you're not a fan of very much about the opening part shown here, as I wasn't, I'd recommend donating and watching the rest. It's definitely not all like the opening. I'm gonna be honest and say there were a number of times I went "wtf" (and not in that good way that I like to ask "wtf" with SH), but I did overall enjoy myself watching it and there's content here that I think can be enjoyed by all fans.
I especially thought the later parts with James that are reminiscent of gameplay are pretty awesome, and I really like James' character and the actor portraying him. Honestly, even though I don't like a whole lot about the Lazarus previews, I'm gonna watch that when it's done, even if just to see him play James again! I like Heather's actress too except that I think she needs to work on her line delivery, as sometimes her speech sounds like bad acting rather than sounding authentic IMO. I think the crew of actors assembled for the characters were generally great except I didn't quite feel like Maria's actress was very fitting.
I can't help wondering, since you went with the base stories from the SH games, why not stick more directly to those stories instead of changing it so much? I think I would have more enjoyed seeing it either portray those stories more loyally and in more detail (perhaps not shoving as many into one film and instead spreading them out), or seeing a newly created, unique SH story.
There's another thing or two I would comment on but don't want to spoil anything. In conclusion, $10 isn't too much to pay to watch this and to contribute for someone who clearly has a passion for the series to continue with his work. Despite not 100% liking everything the film did, I don't regret paying and watching it. There's a good chance we won't again see someone put this kind of effort into bringing SH to life.
Thank you so much for deciding to watch the entire film. I was actually going to email you about your thoughts on the project since you decided to donate. If that is ok, I would still like to do that get into a dialogue with you so we discuss the film further, not here as I don't want to put up any spoilers, and I thank you from refraining from doing so also =D
Yes, you can email me
Brilliant, I sent a quick ask email prior, I will now send an email addressing the points you made here =)
This film is amazing and certainly unique in many ways, greatly done and displayed. Fans of the series will certainly get into it and want to watch it again and again. I love it! Everyone should get the full film to see for themselves. :D
Thank you so much!!
Welcome greatly and you keep making greatly films! :D
That sound effects are awesome.Your ideas are original. I've had flashback when i watched this :) Thanks your works!
Thank you so much! I am very pleased that my film works for you =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
You managed to get 3K views in only a few days, when my own zero-budget film needed a whole year to achieve this feat! I will learn from projects like yours. LOVE THIS DEMO! And I will most likely donate to see the whole film. Will do so later, but I wanted to first congratulate you. Feels VERY Silent Hill!
Thank you so much! I'm very glad you have enjoyed it so far! And thank you for considering to donate =D
Silent Hill Requiem had a budget of $5k, so it is very possible to achieve so much with so little!
I was just very lucky to be able to work with so many talented artists that time around ;)
Awesome introduction! Looking forward to seeing the whole thing now!
Thank you dude, I look forward to your comments on the whole film =D
Edit:] I think I get it, so never mind.
I think this is amazing, Silent Hill is my favorite horror property. It’s awesome to see a passionate film about it. Thank you so much. Everything is perfect, from the music through all the way to the acting. Yaaaaaayyyyy
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the film! Silent Hill is clearly my favourite horror property too lol And I am very excited that another fan sees that commitment from me and those involved in this project! =D
I did see your previous comment and since you are considering working in the same way I'll say this.
This movie was made possible thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, I am now running a new campaign to raise money for the sequel project I wish to make. All donation perk gifts for backing the sequel project 'Silent Hill Lazarus' come with not early access to the next Silent Hill Project I hope to make but they also come with a copy of the full Silent Hill Requiem. You are not purchasing the film as the film is not for sale, you are donating to help me continue my work, if you think I am good enough for you to back.
So yes you are technically offering money in order to see the film, but that is no different to people donating to me in the first place for me to be able to make Silent Hill Requiem. Technically they offered me money in order to see the film.
I hope that puts it in a clear and concise way for you =)
Zenithfilms Thank you so much for the concise answer. I really appreciate it, and I have worked as a performer on the stage street and film and I’m started to want to learn some stuff behind the camera as well. Once I get my channel up and churning out Some more videos it would be awesome if you could check it out in your off time. I know I really just have an introduction to me and stuff so far, so let me tell you when I learn a little more and get some exciting content on there. Anyway, I respect the hell out of you man and I will be keeping up with what you are doings because you for sure have a passion for this, and honestly. I know this sounds bad, working in the business and all, so much passion is lost on most of the big wigs (as they say) anyway I’ve been rambling. Great to meet you and I wish you all the best, and if you need an actor like me I can audition. Haha. Laters.
I must say I do absolutely love this. Not so much for the project itself (whilst that is amazing), but because it was made by one man. I’m 18 years old and want to do this sort of thing, but it seems so difficult. Seeing successful productions like this one is very inspirational for me
Hey Jack =) Thank you so much for your kind words and recognition! I have been working with the arts as far back as I can remember, starting with drawing and then moving into writing, acting, dancing and now film making throughout my life. I never set out to be a film maker it was just part of the natural evolution of telling my stories, and film, next to writing, is a great medium for that. If I was to offer any advice it would be to never give up. I am incredibly stubborn when it comes to what I want to do with the time I have been given, but in doing so I have also had to sacrifice a lot of stuff (Family, house etc) that many people take for granted, which has allowed me to put as much time into honing my skills as I can, but I'm not suggesting that these sacrifices are necessary. As someone who has never had any connections in any of my chosen industries it was necessary for me, but time is the most important factor, nothing that I have achieved happened over night ;) I wish you all the luck in the world in your own endeavors. All the best =)
Zenithfilms thank you very much my friend. I have been following this project since the beginning and I’m glad it became successful. So many other silent hill projects have cancelled and I’m pleased to see this wasn’t one of them. Thank you for sharing your experiences and advice, it really means a lot that you’re willing to do so. I’ll be sure to keep following and promoting your work =)
Absolutely fantastic! When I get through the holidays here, I will be sure to send a donation. Well worth it :)
Thank you so much! I'm very glad you are enjoying my work =D
I came for Warmer and stayed because of how awesome this actually is!
Definitively checking the whole film.
Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you so much, i really glad you enjoyed my work =D
Same, Jesse is a treat. I thought the only music that he did was for the first teaser. Is that correct?
Congrats on the film man, the opening looks great. Looking forward to seeing the whole thing!
Thank you so much! And thank you even more for your donation!
I'm glad the film is working for you =D
Please check you email inbox as I have sent you details on how to get your digital copy.
Ahh this looks fantastic I can't wait till' I have $30 so I can donate and get the Blu-Ray this looks really fun I love the way that the sets are just ps2 textures or seem to be that's such an interesting and unique way of representing Silent Hill, I love this. And though I didn't know what to think of the trailers at first, these are really well realized representations of Silent Hill characters. Fantastic work Mr. Morgan!
Thank you so much! My goal was to make this film look as much like the games as I could possibly make it. I wanted this to feel like a game cut scene or similar. I'm very glad it worked for you and I look forward to you comments once you donate and get a copy of the entire film. You will get a digital copy straight away and the Physical Copy will be incoming at a later date ;)
As a massive silent hill fan i just have to say im so proud of you all for making this, it was so good in my eyes and really captured that silent hill spirit!!
Thank you so much! =D I'm really glad you enjoyed this first 13 minutes of the film =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Zenithfilms im hoping to asap im very interested in this!!
Man, you and your whole crew did a very good job - can´t wait to see the whole movie and of course, Lazarus!
Thank you so much, we did our very best =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Been waiting a long time for this. Thumbs up! And subbed! (The sounds are amazing even the foot steps are from silent hill!)
Thank you dude, I'm very glad that it worked for you! =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Holy shit, this is amazing dude :D
Thank you so much !!! =D
If you ever want to see the full film there's a link in the description to my website where you can get it ;)
Congrats on finishing the film. As fans we have varying perceptions of what Silent Hill is. To me, there's too much about this first 13 minutes that felt very un-Silent Hillish and not appealing to me personally, so can't say I'm inspired to pay and watch the rest. However, I like some of the visuals and I appreciate that there's someone out there putting this love and effort into a SH project.
I'm sorry the opening didn't grab you, there is so much more that happens in the entire movie, but hey it's not for you and that's cool, thank you for being kind and constructive with your criticism, it's very refreshing =D
So, I ended up deciding to give the $10 and watch the rest, but when I follow the link in the email I received, it takes me to the website and says authentication is required and asks me for a password.
Hey, yes sorry about that, the website got DDoS attacked and so the web master added a password to try and add some security. I have emailed you the direct links. Thank you for deciding to donate even though the opening didn't grab you. I hope the rest of the film provides you with what you are looking for in a Silent Hill film =D
Watched it and absolutely loved it!
There are certain scenes that hit me good! A lot of references and hidden Easter Eggs in it! It does make me feel nostalgic about the Silent Hill series in general and they did great job as the main characters (Hello Cheryl and Maria, my ladies!) esp Poor Ol' Henry XD for y'all hardcore fans know what I'm talking about!
Some of them is a bit comedy for a dark person like me. I love how the director used/sewn all of his SH game endings into one big ending or should I say never ending?
Good costumes! Good props! Good sound effects! Good style!
Also, it does make me feel like I am playing this game at times and forget it's a film lol. Make me wanna replay the old SH series. :( I misssss you SH series!
And yes, some monsters are back. ;)
For those who don't know like me. Make sure to watch after the credits!
Thank you so much!! =D
Amazing film directing. Scenes gave me chill. What an adaptation of the original franchise itself.
Thank you so much!! Really glad you enjoyed what you saw, it means a lot!
Fantastic job! Felt like I was watching one of the games!
Thank you so much, that was my main goal, glad to hear i achieved it for you!!!
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
It's complete!!! Congrats!!!
Thank you dude =D
Another product of a sleepless mind: Silent Hill 3: The Room starring Tommy Wiseau. A crossover and sequel.
Well despite the Resident Evil movie franchise being a glorious mess, they still continued until the bitter final chapter. So why not do the same with Silent Hill? However this time have Tommy Wiseau direct and star in it. At this point nobody can take the franchise seriously after a "poptart jumpscare" so why not just drive it over the cliff and watch the wreck?
Lisa wakes up in her apartment and begins looking for the cast of the Room. Along the way she meets "Breast Cancer Mom" who drops cryptic clues about what's happening as she faces her literal personal demons and seeks a way out of her apartment (including one that launches ravenous footballs). Eventually she discovers that Johnny committed suicide because she "TORE HIM APART!" So she either learns to forgive herself and live with what she's done or she'll be doomed to wander her apartment and by extension Silent Hill forever. :P
First of all, great job!
Second, when it comes to films based on video games, this one is definitely one of the best. Hollywood has all of the people, budget, and resources, and they still manage to screw things up. You're one guy, and you did a far better job than most.
Third, I had a pretty good time with the movie. I enjoyed it! I appreciated all of care that was put into it from the series. You kept the characters, artistic style, camera angles, soundtrack, atmosphere and story elements intact pretty well, and even put in references, which I appreciated. Kudos for doing all of that by yourself.
Fourth, my only real problem with it was some of the acting. At times I felt disengaged, emotionally. But there definitely were a few moments where I was thinking how good the acting was.
I have more to talk about, but I don't want to spoil anything lol.
Thank you so much dude =D I'm really glad you enjoyed the entire film!!
Zenithfilms You're welcome! I hope a lot more people give this movie a chance.
Take the time to check out the RETURNING TO SILENT HILL TH-cam Channel to get a special sneak peak at a new Silent Hill videogame in early development by the independent videogame development company named Wald.
What kind of 3d art programs did you use to render? Any 3d studio max?
Majority of the film (like 95%) was done with 2D textures using the 3D mode in After Effects to use Z space. But for the small amount of 3D work that was used, yes I did that with 3dsmax ;)
Man I love what you're trying to do I do I have a fondness for the games and I loved both the official movies even with the later ones flaws but and I say this as an American who loves his firearms the safety on the Glock in this preview gave me an eye twitch you really need a firearms consultant to look through this stuff
The woman who played Cheryl Mason is so very beautiful.
That would our amazing Olwen Davies, who you'll see in a lot of my most recent work. Inc Splatterhouse, 2 parts are already on the channel with part 3 coming this october 😁
@@ZenithfilmsUK Thank you for replying back to me. I’ve already found out her real name earlier after I posted the comments. I also will check them out too.
Amazing! Just like I predicted back at the start 😁 Do you have any plans for this to be available elsewhere? Like on shelves or anything?
Thank you so much, I'm glad your faith in me has paid off =D
I have Digital Copies right now, and there will be a limited number of Physical Copies made.
if you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Good effort...sadly I don't think you captured the soul of Silent Hill. Congrats though!
Then I hope that someday someone can make you the Silent Hill movie that scratches your particular itch.
The colors and the editing were really good! If I may ask: was this done entirely on a greenscreen? Also, from one film director to another, why didn't you post the whole movie on youtube? I followed the link yet it didn't seem accessible without a paywall and that... doesn't sit ok with copyright infringement. : ) Would you like to explain to me how are you dodging things should Konami jump on you guys? Either way, excellent work! CON: flicker was too intrusive and distracting. PRO: Absolutely everything else.
Thanks for your feedback I'm glad you liked what you saw =D
This movie was made possible thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, I am now running a new campaign to raise money for the sequel project I wish to make.
All donation perk gifts for backing the sequel project 'Silent Hill Lazarus' come with not early access to the next Silent Hill Project I hope to make but they also come with a copy of the full Silent Hill Requiem. You are not purchasing the film, you are donating to help me continue my work, if you think I am good enough for you to back.
But since we cannot get the film in any other way, aren't we technically offering money in order to see the film? :3
That is no different to people donating to me in the first place for me to be able to make Silent Hill Requiem. Technically they offered me money in order to see the film.
Okay, thank you kindly for answering my questions. I'm always careful with copyright and I was curious to hear from someone who travels farther than myself through this territory. Best of luck with this film and many others! May you find your unique voice in cinematography and may you be successful! :D
Now that I'm thinking about it, if the game takes place in 99 (the year the original came out) and Cheryl was 7, and merged with Alessa, and was reborn as Heather, wouldn't silent hill 3 take place in 2016?
What time is the movie? and where they transmit it
Fuck that dislike and any others after it. This amazing u did a great job bro.
Thank you dude, but hey, it's not going to be for every one, and that''s cool =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
They did a great job in editing and post-production indeed. But regarding the tone, plot and characters, this misses the point completely.
I cannot see the essence and identity of the original games anywhere in this project. It works as a parodic reimagining, perhaps that was the intention.
But this has nothing to do with the subtle, complex and ambiguous depiction of human solitude in quotidianity that was the base idea for the games.
So, dismissing any dislike is close to dismissing the original Team Silent's work.
The director says that this project is not meant for everyone. Well, the games weren't also meant for everyone.
But this project looks like a mere gimmicky aesthetic exercise that uses the backgrounds, settings and character names from the games for something completely different.
I'm sorry that your Silent Hill project didn't get funded as mine did. I know it pisses me off when I see an idea I wanted to do being done by someone else. But coming at me like this from only watching the opening 13 minutes does present you in the wrong light. We are all film makers here, just trying to do what we love with a franchise we love too. It's a shame my project is not for you, but that's fine, you don't like what I did, it makes you angry and you believe you can do a better job. Then I hope that you get the opportunity to continue with your Silent Hill project & I wish you all the best with that =)
I'm sorry, but my opinion about your project has nothing to do with the fact that mine didn't get funded. Even with no money, I'm committed to it from the second I started to develop it. I'm determined to finish it no matter what. Actually we completed the shooting last summer and editing is going quite well. When it's donde I will release it for FREE, not asking for more donations despite I'm willing to make more Silent Hill based films. If you need more money to continue with your projects you should show more confidence on what you've done so far, release it and let people decide if they want more. Asking for donations in advance it's not fair when you have already completed a feature film that you got funded in the first place. And it's quite close to making profit from a intelectual property you don't own.
But to begin with, my criticism came not from anger (I haven't see the full feature to properly judge it). Instead I pointed to the lack of respect to the games. You used other people's work to sell over sexualized characters and gratuitous violence so, in my opinion, you are not showing any love nor appreciation for the Silent Hill games like other fan projects did. If you want to continue making this films go on, it's the fanbase that decides if you get the opportunity to do so. But if you ask for people's money you're supposed to be aware that this comes with presure, less creative freedom and exposure to criticism.
Fiz a doação e achei o filme muito bom (aproximadamente duas horas e 20 minutos de filme), foi feito de fã para fã. Se puder doe para ter o filme completo, pois eles fizeram o filme com muito carinho, apesar do orçamento limitado dá para a ver que a produção é de primeira, fizeram o filme com muito respeito aos fãs, e o que gostei bastante é que colocaram legendas em português, recomendo!!
Thank you so much! I am very glad you enjoyed the film. (Sorry for replying in English, I didn't trust google translate lol) =D
Only just found out about this being finished, I had watched a short demonstration clip a long time ago and hadn't realized it was ongoing. Very glad to know it got funded and completed! And was very excited to watch this opening. I think I will give my opinion, as many others here have done so. :)
I am not a fan of the "sudden suicide!.. disturbing, wasn't it?" shock value trope, that is done here. Just not a preference, personally speaking. However, I wonder where this is going in terms of story. Am intrigued. I did get a bit of the feel of the atmosphere from where the action sequence finished and it all went calmer, I think this was the strongest part in terms of emotional connection being like it was in the games, out of these 13 minutes I have seen thus far (or perhaps the very beginning with the gun loading, which felt quite lonely). I like the actors in here. It is wonderful that someone has done something like this. The inventory screen was a taken-aback moment, a little rushed-by for something so out of place, but I am not adverse to a little strangeness done in good intent, it's okay for a film to be a bit weird. I won't lie, some parts here were a bit hilarious. Then again, it's not like the games didn't have their own share of funny stuff either.
I have a birthday coming up and I have not used a supporter site before ever, but I will find someone I know who is good with that kind of thing and ask for this as a present I think. Will figure something out, fan passion like this wants encouraging. :) I was very, very disappointed with the cinema releases - both of them, felt they were examples of people wanting to write non-Silent-Hill stories but slapping Silent Hill looking stuff into them for purposes of name value only, which I think cheapens something I love. This doesn't look like exactly what I would do (but then that's unlikely in every case, for any fan), but it looks a lot more intentional to represent the meaning of the series properly. Feels like you mean it, and that makes me know it's already going to be so much better, whatever is in the rest of it.
I especially like how the aspect of choosing that stark look in order to facilitate limited effects budget, echoes the first game choosing a fog look in order to facilitate limited draw distance. It is a team of artists working with a limited palette, in order to make something that turns the limit into a feature. A good parallel. I'm excited! :D
Hey Jane =) Apologies on taking so long to reply to your comment, been overly busy these past few days.
Okay, so firstly, thank you for your comments, I am very glad you have enjoyed what you have watched thus far and hope that if/when you get to see the full film that enjoyment continues =)
In response to your thoughts on the events in this 13 mins, a lot of the points you have made do get addressed further into the film. I think that is a problem with doing a teaser like this, as it's designed more to intrigued, which for you it has accomplished that role, but I have also noticed it has led others to be confused, with some people not even understanding this isn't the entire film lol.
My goal with Silent Hill Requiem is for it to be a continuation of SH1-4 a 4.5 if you will, that brings the feelings and elements I love of the games into a different medium, sometimes those elements clash f'sure but I love to be experimental with my work and some of my ideas that work for me don't work for others, and I am fine with that. I do similar things in my short film EPiSODE, that is also on the channel if you care to have a look.
I too was very disappointed with Hollywood's efforts, but that is par for the course with these types of projects for them, as those films were never designed for fans of the games, as movies with those sizes of budgets have to appeal to the lowest common denominator, which is unfortunately people that have neither heard of or, at the very least, never played the games.
@@ZenithfilmsUK Yes, I can imagine teasers must be tricky. I've never made a film myself but I've always been interested in such things. It must be a nightmare actually getting to the point of having it done, both organizationally and financially. Best of luck with what you're busy with at the moment! And I prefer it when things aren't afraid to throw something odd in the mix, like I say. Creativity never advanced via everyone only doing what they're supposed to. Cheers for the response! :D
Seems interesting. I like the references. Wanna see the whole movie!
Thank you =D Glad you are enjoying it!
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Okay, the contribution has been made =D
Thank you so much, you should have received an email with all the details you need =D
Yes, I started to download it right now!
zOMG!!! This is truly stunning, and all made by one guy? absolutely insane! Donating now!!! I suggest that you all do the same, you aint going to regret it!
I do like the uncanny valley effect with the actors, and the video game like aesthetics
I kinda fucking love this tbh
Thank you so much, I'm glad it works for you! =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Warmer on the soundtrack! Winning.
An amazing musician f'sure! Another one of his tracks features near the end of the full film too!
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Can't really spare any cash this close to Christmas... will the campaign be running for a while? As a HUGE Silent Hill fan, and a keen admirer of Jesse Gunn I'd love to get in on this... just the timing is off is all.
Perfect! I look forward to owning this in the New Year (I might even go for the Image Inclusion pack!)
N.B. The campaign is running up to the 17th of Jan 2018 (I just extended it to it's maximum length due to this issue not being unique to you, so hopefully that will give you more time). But there is a Pay Pal donations page on my website that has no closing date. Here's the link to that: requiem.zenithfilms.net/donate
Looks like what you really wanted to make was a Resident Evil movie, so why did you go with Silent Hill? Props to you for your effort but this misses the mark.
I'm sorry my efforts are not working for you. I hope in the future someone someday makes a Silent Hill film that scratches your itch.
Please remember this is only the opening, the entire movies runs for 130 minutes.
But this isn't for you, and thats fine =D
And I hope you keep making films! :)
OMG THIS IS SO COOL
I'm very glad you think so and enjoyed the opneing 13 minutes!
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
I may be a little harsh here, but that's not my intent. I really enjoyed this so far, voices were on point and it feels tense and strange. But the film grain looking so fake threw me off in quite a few spots. I understand that it's hard to do film grain right, and would take an insane amount of time; however with it in how it is right now it just takes me out of the movie in awkward spots. Aside from that, good work getting the feel of the Silent Hill world into a movie format. Will still be purchasing when I can spare the funds.
Thank you so much =D
I'm sorry the grain effect is annoying you, it's just one of those things, works for some, not for others. I will admit, I did tone it done in certain sections of the full film and throughout the film I changed it depending on what was happening visually.
The same can be said for my overall art style, it's not for everyone =)
Zenithfilms I really like film grain in some movies. I think film grain fits in this to be sure, just might need some polish to it. Maybe with it toned down in the full length it will sit with me better. 😀
IM HAVING A HEART ATTACK HERE!!!!!! OMG IT'S PERFECT ♡♡♡♡
Thank you so much, I'm very glad that it works for you =D
if only frank miller could see this...
Graphic Novel influence on my work is pretty obvious huh? lol ;)
it looks great it made me think of sin city lol the first girl was cynthia right?
🎭 AudioXVNVX 🎭 Yep that's Cynthia, she appears again later on in the film too ;)
can't wait to see the finished product, maybe a resident evil film next?
🎭 AudioXVNVX 🎭 Film is finished ;) And is available here: requiem.zenithfilms.net/donate
(got a Resident Evil proof of concept in the works too)
Congratulations 👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much, I'm glad you the enjoyed the opening of the film =)
Where do I download the full movie?
An email has been sent to your paypal email address with the links you need. Apologies on the delay, as I am UK based you caught me while I was asleep =)
@@ZenithfilmsUK
that don't seem like 24fps. Film should be 24 fps
Wait wtf
I didn't know it was out already and just behind a donation wall
I've been screwing off this whole time
What happens to the people who paid for their copies back in 2015/2016?
HI Mike, you should have received an email with details concerning this question. Please check your junk mail folder, if you can't find anything, then please contact me via either my facebook page or zenithfilmsuk@gmail.com and we'll sort this out asap for you =D
Silent Hill is beautiful ♥️
Best Town ;)
I really love how this fan film tackles the lore of the other Silent Hill characters. 💀👻
Thank you =D The entire film (runtime of 130 minutes) goes more into the lore of Silent Hill and other characters too. If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
I want to buy it so muchhh but I got no international credit carddssss...what am i gonna do? 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Hey, I now have a Pay Pal donations page over on my site for problems such as this requiem.zenithfilms.net/donate I hope this helps you out =D
Is there a way to see the full movie free
Full film is available via a donation to the budget of the upcoming sequel =)
@@ZenithfilmsUK oh man I wish it was free because I don't have a lot of money
Do you have to make a donation to see the full movie?
Yes, use link at the end of video, or the link in video description. Donate, get Silent Hill Requiem and help fund the sequel =)
I'm going to donate when I have a translation in Spanish, I'll have to wait, right?
Yes, the Spanish subtitles aren't ready yet, sorry.
I'm hard core silent hill everything! ♡
Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed my efforts!
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Espectacular.
Gracias =D
Me dedico al cine, muchos años que no veía una obra de arte, mis felicitaciones, es de premio. Me gustaría ver como se hizo, color y demás filtros (aunque no me gustó ese excesivo humo 3D..)
Apologies, I only speak English and had to run your comments through google translate. (My reply is based on If it correctly translated your comment) Thank you so much! I am very glad you enjoyed the first 13 minutes. The full film is 130 mins long. The DVD of the film will have a 'making of' video, detailing how it was made. (Fyi, there is no 3D smoke, they are real footage from a fog machine =) )
It's weird. I mean, it definitely has the same feel from the games, which is good, but I personally don't like the games so it doesn't really do it for me.
Then in an even weirder way, that confirms I have achieved my goals :thumbsup:
Isn't it copyright if you're selling this for 30 dollars.... Isn't copyright when someone is making money from another person's intellectual property
This is non-for profit, as the blu-ray is used to raise donations for the budget of the sequel project Silent Hill Lazarus. Which isn't a large amount as the price to make and send out a Blu-ray of the film costs me around $23 to $28 depending on where it is being sent to. I have to make them to order as I don't have a budget to mass produce anything being a very small independent production company. Doing it this way is no different to running a crowdfunding campaign, which is how I raised the original budget for this movie in the first place.
@@ZenithfilmsUK so you're profiting off someone else's IP but justify it by saying you're using the profits to profit off of the same IP again? Justify it however you want, you're still stealing from actual artists who created something you're not talented enough to create. you literally recreated some of the video game scenes shot for shot. scum
En fin, lo habéis intentado.
Creo que ni lo han intentado. Han optado por un escaparate de tetas y tiros, que es lo que llama la atención.
Better than the sh2 movie
As a backer, it would be nice to get that download link.....................
I sent an email with links to the gmail account you provided ' dodogfordervelse' pls check for me and get back to me at zenithfilmsuk@gmail.com if it hasn't arrived
Got it ;) It just took a little while to show up
Apologies on the delay, it's only me here and I do try my best to be prompt =)
No sweat ;)
Looks good as an exercise of nostalgia and completely terrible as a movie itself.
i need to watch It, looks very Good, i wish to make a short movie to use the music i have made inspired by silent Hill, so i can use it, but i dont know much about films
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
In response to your other statement, it has taken me many, many years to get the point where I can make my films with confidence, my advice to you is just do it, start small and keep working at it. It takes time and constant dedication, but in my opinion, every one has the ability to be creative =D
Muy bueno,pero me lleve una gran decepcion,creia k ers un juego k iba a salir😭😭😭😭
Goooooood film! 100000000 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you so much, but this is just the opening ;) The entire film runs for 130 minutes, I replied to your comment about how you can see the entire film =D
Continue ??? Pls ♥♥♥♥♥
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Only watched for the girl. That Heather...
it's amazing to see the effort people put into creations....I'm sorry but this just isn't for me, the plot to the acting seems all over the place and Heathers costume choice is very debatable why she seems to be almost sexualized when her character was very modest in clothing choices compared to the breasts out in a small tank top in this.
Sorry this isn't for you dude, I hope someone someday makes a Silent Hill film that scratches your particular itch ;)
❤👌
Very sin city. I like it.
Thank you dude, I do tend to go that route with everything I make =D
If you can spare $10 then please head over to the Indiegogo Campaign for the sequel and donate, I'll then email you a download link to the entire 130 minute long Silent Hill Requiem, here's the link if you missed it igg.me/at/shlazarus/x/81739
Zenithfilms already did ;)
Then I trust you have already received a link sent to your email box? Apologies, with user names and email names all being different it is difficult for me to keep track of who's who 0_o
Zenithfilms yes, we spoke on Facebook like an hour ago lol
lol sorry, I have had little to no sleep 0_o
Konami la debería comprar y luego quemarla para q nadie la vea esta horrible
I'm sorry this is not for you. I hope someone someday makes a Silent Hill film that scratches your particular itch =)
De seguro tú podrías hacer algo mucho mejor y de más calidad. Debes ser toda una directora de cine que tiene millones de ideas para hacerla mejor, no?
Espero que sí para que puedas argumentar tu comentario.
I do not owe you anything. Either you like my work or you do not. Life moves on. (apologies on only being able to reply in english) =)
Mmm... ¿Crossover Fanservice?
Cheesy
4/10
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=D
Wait wtf
I didn't know it was out already and just behind a donation wall
I've been screwing off this whole time