8A = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PHOTO ESSAY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002
Filmmaker returns to Garden of Eden
Long hours for students to assist Wichita-born filmmaker who returns to film in Central Kansas
Story and photos by John Nowak Kansan staff photographer
Kyle Hamrick is not a morning person.It's 11 a.m. and Hamrick is fresh off a 13-hour shoot, accomplishing more than some people do all week.
"I've already logged 101 hours," he said. "My cell phone bill is somewhere around $300 dollars."
The piece is UCLA filmmaker David Quantic's senior thesis film.
Hamrick is the production manager for a new short film entitled, "Garden of Eden."
Actors Michael Louden and Heather Alden-Clyde quickly rehearse before a scene at Coronado Heights. Filmmakers were forced to scramble through preparations as they fought the setting sun.
The 29-year-old Wichita native returned to Kansas for the title location at the Garden of Eden, a national landmark
"I'm glad I did it.It's a good experience and I think in this industry it's much better to learn by doing."
Kyle Hamrick
Olathe senior
located in Lucas.
Quantic's story involves a starving artist who returns from New York to his mentor's home to rekindle an old relationship.
The director and his producer raised over $50,000 to finance the film, which supported production costs and the small crew of about 20 volunteers, most of whom were KU students.
Filmmakers began principal shooting last month and are now finishing in L.A.
Hamrick said that he enjoyed being on the set and is eager to see the final product.
"I'm glad I did it," he said, "It's a good experience and I think in this industry it's much better to learn by doing."
From left, Kyle Hamrick, Olathe senior, looks on while Director David Quantic checks his shot and cinematographer Jonathan Winstrup guides the dolly. Much of the filming took place at a rural farmhouse 15 miles south of Lawrence.
Ty Jones and Will Blackwell take a rare break during filming at Coronado Heights. Both men made the daily drive from their homes in Kansas City, Mo. to shooting locations.
Hamrick reviews his notes before the last day of shooting. Hamrick's responsibilities included acting as production manager, assistant camera operator, script supervisor, a stand-in, a grip, and helping out with catering.
Luxemborg junior Josh Kendall loads the 60-plus pound camera onto a tripod. Kendall was an assistant camera operator during the filming.
Monica Wille, St. Louis junior, inspects her handiwork on actor Glen Williams. Wille handled makeup chores for the actors.
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