Now Tell Me…What is a Basilisk?
A beautiful, yet terrifying short fantasy film featuring a band of young scouts led by an experienced Lookout that get ambushed by a Basilisk, a beast that turns its victims to stone, and the very creature they are hunting. Pehn, the lone survivor, must face his fears and confront the enemy in the mysterious Eyrewood forest.
The film about confronting your greatest fear and facing it head-long no matter what the odds are in doing so. The filmmaking in this short is fabulous and the shoot location of California’s Mendocino Forests, with its massive redwoods and thick foliage, lends credence to the mythic storyline.
Jim Henson’s creature effects – think Farscape – influenced the design of the winged Basilisk. If you like Henson’s creature creations you are sure to dig the monster in this tale. Combine this creature with the expertly crafted costumes, and you have a delight for the senses and the intellect.
Take a few moments to watch this fantasy film by RedGate films. It is indeed a gem.
Cast and Crew
David Bousquet: Director & Director Of Photography
Kristin Bousquet: Producer & Casting Director
Joseph Mendoza: Assistant Director & Chief Lighting Technician
Kelton Roney: Actor – “Pehn”
Chris Cleveland: Actor – “The Ranger”
Stefanie Estes: Actor – “Kliea”
Pablo Croissier: Music Composer
Siddhard Dubey: Sound Designer & Sound Mixer