247F
In May of 2011, Lloyd travelled to Tblisi, Republic
of Georgia. There he had the thrill of seeing his work
come to life as 247F, a film he wrote, began filming.
Starring Scout Taylor-Compton, Christina Ulloa,
Travis Van Winkle and Michael Copon, the film was
shot at Sarke Studios in Tblisis and several locations
near the city.
of Georgia. There he had the thrill of seeing his work
come to life as 247F, a film he wrote, began filming.
Starring Scout Taylor-Compton, Christina Ulloa,
Travis Van Winkle and Michael Copon, the film was
shot at Sarke Studios in Tblisis and several locations
near the city.
Above: The initial promotional poster for
247F.
Left: Director Leven Bakhia and
cinematographer Vigen Vartanov discuss a
shot on the set in Sarke Studios. Note the
stand-in lying on the floor at right.
247F.
Left: Director Leven Bakhia and
cinematographer Vigen Vartanov discuss a
shot on the set in Sarke Studios. Note the
stand-in lying on the floor at right.
Lloyd's involvement in project was the result of a long-time acquaintance between
Lloyd and Levan Bakhia, one of the film's two director. (Beqa Jguburia is a long-time
partner of Levan's at Sarke Studios.) Lloyd and Levan had worked together in the past and
had developed a creative rapport. Thus, when Levan found the backing for slate of five
films he turned to Lloyd to help bring the stories he had in mind to life.
Lloyd and Levan Bakhia, one of the film's two director. (Beqa Jguburia is a long-time
partner of Levan's at Sarke Studios.) Lloyd and Levan had worked together in the past and
had developed a creative rapport. Thus, when Levan found the backing for slate of five
films he turned to Lloyd to help bring the stories he had in mind to life.
| Above; Cast and crew prepare for a scene on location at Lake Tblisi. |
247F is the story of Jenna and
Renee, best friends who set out for a
weekend of fun. But they bring with
them the heavy burden of a past
tragedy that has strained their
friendship to the breaking point.
Along with Renee’s boyfriend,
Michael, and his friend, Ian, they
plan on spending the weekend
partying at a lakeside cabin. Just
when it seems things might fall into
place and the weekend might just be
what the girls had hoped for Jenna,
Renee and Ian find themselves
trapped in a hot sauna. With the
temperature rising and time
running out Jenna must find a way
to save herself and her friends.
Renee, best friends who set out for a
weekend of fun. But they bring with
them the heavy burden of a past
tragedy that has strained their
friendship to the breaking point.
Along with Renee’s boyfriend,
Michael, and his friend, Ian, they
plan on spending the weekend
partying at a lakeside cabin. Just
when it seems things might fall into
place and the weekend might just be
what the girls had hoped for Jenna,
Renee and Ian find themselves
trapped in a hot sauna. With the
temperature rising and time
running out Jenna must find a way
to save herself and her friends.
From Left to Right: 1. Setting up on location at night, outside Tblisi. 2. Actress Christina Ulloa (Renee). 3. Cinematorgapher Vigen
Vartanov contemplating the sauna - the film's principle set.
Vartanov contemplating the sauna - the film's principle set.
Above: Preparing a vehicle for shooting a "driving"
scene. The vehicle is towed on this very low trailer with
cameras and lights mounted on the poles around it. The
directors ride in the van towing the trailer and direct from
there.
scene. The vehicle is towed on this very low trailer with
cameras and lights mounted on the poles around it. The
directors ride in the van towing the trailer and direct from
there.
| Above: Directors Levan Bakhis and Beqa Jgugburia (left), Maia Imedashvili (right) and Jaba Melkandze, 2nd Asst. Directors. |
Below: Last minute changes being made to the set
outside the sauna.
outside the sauna.
Above: 247F's sets inside Sarke Studios. To the right is the sauna and the room outside the sauna (note the movable walls);
to the left, wrapped in insulation, are the cabin's other "rooms."
to the left, wrapped in insulation, are the cabin's other "rooms."
Filming 247F provided Lloyd with the
opportunity to visit Tblisi, meet its people and
view its treasures. It is a beautiful ancient city
full of warm friendly people and the experience
was one of a kind.
opportunity to visit Tblisi, meet its people and
view its treasures. It is a beautiful ancient city
full of warm friendly people and the experience
was one of a kind.
I would like to thank everyone involved in the making of 247F - from the
producers and directors to stand-ins and caterers. You, and everything
done was wonderful. See you again soon.
- Lloyd S. Wagner
producers and directors to stand-ins and caterers. You, and everything
done was wonderful. See you again soon.
- Lloyd S. Wagner
| Links: IMDB Page - www.imdb.com/title/tt1877543/ Official Web Page - www.247f.com/ |