This was a passion project all stops pulled out for the inspirational Leza Lowitz.
Very grateful for the superb support I received form everyone on board. (credits below)
Jet Black and the Ninja Wind - Director, Producer, VFX Supervisor
Simon and Schuster / Tuttle Publishing / Leza Lowitz and Shogo Oketani - Authors
Produced, and Directed the 2-minute live action book trailer to promote the APALA award winning novel Jet Black and the Ninja Wind. Managed budget and hiring; organized shoots in South Dakota desert and NYC; directed the DP, actors, high-wire stunt team, costumes, weapons, doubles, edit, color correction, and music and original sound. Created heavy visual effects as well as text/graphics treatments.
Leza Lowitz and Shogo Oketani - Authors
Angleica Kushi - on Ninja Duty as Jet Black / Aerialist Performer Actress
Chad Gardella - Director of Photography and Edit
Fouche - Music / Sound Desgin / Mixer
BLU J - Original Song "Thru" Composer
Bill Mulholland and Gwyneth Larsen - Stunt Co-ordination/ Choreography
Vance Tucker - Key Grip and all around great guy
Gavin Rosenberg - Colorist
Humble.tv - Production Facility
Special thanks to
Alex, Anni and Buzz Hillestad As Jet Black (South Dakota), and Ninja Horde and down right awesome accompaniment in South Dakota
Kane Lee as Assassin
Lindsay Perry as Jet's Mom
Joseph Garret as Commando Henchmen
Jon Barli - Print Support
Jacob Robinette - Aerial Studio Location
Post Support Friends; Sue Romweber, Sam Stephens, Jason McConville, Jake Guttormsson and Jeffrey Buoncristiano Jon Barli
