Get The TechniqueYou may remember that I worked as a set decorator on a short film project with my best friend, Nicki Manchisi, over the summer. I wanted to share with you some of the set photos from the film. The film is titled Woo Woo, and it is set in 1961 in Astoria, in New York City. I spent most of the summer prop shopping for the proper items that a working-class family would have in that time period. Researching was fun and so was shopping, but being on set and actually seeing all the work come to life was just over-the-top special. The film was shot on super 16 black-and-white film stock, which was recently developed and now in the process of telecine (being transferred to digital for editing purposes). All I have right now are photos, and I am anxiously awaiting for the final motion pictures!
Here are a few photos that I took of the different sets that we shot in.
1 Bedroom. The paper doll art on the wall is a antique handmade piece I found on Ebay. They have real human hair! http://lemmemakeit.blogspot.com/2011/04/paper-dolls.html
2 Children in bunk beds in their bedroom.
3 Toys in the girls' bedroom. Some of the objects were actually mine but eBay and Etsy were good sources for vintage items.
4 Bedroom, night scene. Just love this picture with actress Paige Smith.
5 Kitchen. Most of the kitchen props were purchased at Brimfield Antique Market.
6 Mother Beatrice in the kitchen.
7 Kitchen table. We were able to use the table from the location because it was an authentic 1950s table.
8 Louis setting the dinner table. All the elements for this were purchased at New York City local flea markets, Brimfield and some of my personal things.
9 Family having dinner
10 Living room. The curtains really made this room—they looked great in black and white.
11 Living room. The telephone table, purchased at Brimfield, was one of the first props bought. We found the phone afterward.
Here are some photos of the actors, the crew, and the sets all taken by the set photographer, Lisa Weatherbee.
1 Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
2 Bedroom scene - Zoey Mae Dillion - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
3 Bedroom scene - Zoey Mae Dillion - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
4 Bedroom scene - Zoey Mae Dillion - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
5 Bedroom scene - Paige Smith - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
6 Bedroom scene - Paige Smith - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
7 Bedroom scene - Paige Smith - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
8 Bedroom scene - Zoey Mae Dillion and Paige Smith - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
9 Bedroom scene - Paige Smith - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
10 Woo Woo pacing scene - Martin Pfefferkorn - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
11 Bedroom scene - Paige Smith - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
12 Woo Woo pacing scene - Martin Pfefferkorn - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
13 Nightmare scene
14 Nightmare scene
15 Neighborhood kids playing game scene - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
16 Neighborhood kids playing game scene - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
17 Neighborhood kids playing game scene - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
18 Prepping for close ups - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
19 Neighborhood kids getting scared by Woo Woo - Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
20 Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
21 One of the neighborhood boys. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
22 Nicki Manchisi, the director & writer of the film, going over a scene with Zoey. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
23 Nicki Manchisi, the director & writer of the film, going over a scene with Zoey. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
24 Eileen with the boys from the block. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
25 Louis, played by Paige Smith, looking out the window at Woo Woo pacing the street. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
26 Louis looking out the window at Woo Woo pacing the street. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
27 The Director, Nicki Manchisi, and the children actors on a break. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
28 Louis and her sister playing a game under a sheet. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
29 Running home for dinner. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
30 Actress Zoey Mae Dillion had the role Louis's older sister, Eileen. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
31 Martin Pfefferkorn had the role of Woo Woo. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
32 Breakfast table. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
33 Actors Giverny Petitmermet and Jason Altman played the parents of the Louis and Eileen. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
34 Photography by Lisa Weatherbee Kristin St. Clair on set.
35 Tim Hegarty as the local bakery owner. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
36 Louis, Paige Smith, walking home from the bakery. Photography by Lisa Weatherbee
For more information on Woo Woo the film, please contact the director, Nicki Manchisi.
