One of the coolest projects I've seen lately was a really fun web series debuting on January 31st called Cavewoman. It's the latest story from award-winning filmmakers Christopher Rohrbeck and Bianca Dovarro. What made the series so cool was that it was made in such a unique way. This series of Vertiscope™(9:16 format) short films reimagines the lost-world genre, with puppets, animations, retro costumes, and a booming voiceover from iconic Star Trek narrator Jonathan Frakes. Set in a prehistoric-inspired world, Cavewoman follows the ecological misadventures of a curious cave girl—the last human on Earth. With humor, heart, and an eye for detail, Cavewoman invites viewers to explore a poignant and imaginative tale of survival and connection.I was happy to sit down with the creators and learn more about how this inventive and noisy idea came together. Let's dive into our interview! 'Cavewoman'CREDIT: Pocketlint Pictures LLC NO FILM SCHOOL: What inspired you both to create the short film series Cavewoman?Christopher Rohrbeck: It started with a feature script that was completely out-of-scope to produce on a budget. But then we thought to ourselves: “Well, instead of shelving it, why not just make it at a smaller scale?” Instead of building some proof-of-concept or something, let’s take the character and plop them into unique shorts that are enjoyable in their own right. It’s similar to the early days of cinema and animation, where artists would craft recurring characters to star in various shorts and features. Bianca Dovarro: Rather than waiting years to sell...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 30 January