Effects Events
The Day The Earth Stood Still
"The Making of" Event | August 28th, 2008
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About this Event
The Day the Earth Stood Still is an American science fiction film, a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. This presentation is a behind the scenes look at how they brought new ideas to the 2008 blockbuster and “wowed” audiences. From aliens to spaceships to robots, Jeff and Scott will break it all down for you. Including the debts owed to the past and what it takes to attempt such craziness!
This event was not allowed to be filmed for non-disclosure reasons, but please enjoy photos that were taken at the event.
About the Speakers
Scott Derrickson
Director, The Day The Earth Stood Still
Scott’s writing/directing career has earned him several credits including:"Urban Legends: Final Cut", "Hellraiser: Inferno", "Dracula 2000", "The Mystic", "The Land of Plenty", "The Exorcism of Emily Rose", "Kingdom Come" and "The Fall of Hyperion".
Jeff Okun
Visual Effects Supervisor
Okun has also worked on wide-ranging effects as seen in such films as:"The Last Samurai" the award winning sci-fi hit "Stargate", "Sphere", "Red Planet", "Deep Blue Sea" and "Death to Smoochy".
