Sometimes, You Just Have To Laugh

The Painted Crows deliver gigs unlike any other. But for rhythm guitarist Dexter Jacobs, tonight is just like any other. Cursed with the ability to see what others will not, Dexter confronts dark and dangerous entities from beyond reality and wields powers even he cannot comprehend in order to protect his band, his friends, and his casual acquaintances. Sometimes, you just have to laugh. -Jester (2019 short film), dir. Max Albrecht

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Premiering TODAY: Cardboard Drums, The Making of Jester (2019)

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Happy Birthday to Harry Kendall of Shotplate!!

The band very generously let us feature their music in the film, including the brilliant track "Damsel in Distress". Give it a listen and check these guys out!

Happy Birthday, Harry!

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Character trope: asexual British bastard idiot man

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A frankly wonderful work of fan art, Miss Sun in stylised form! Many thanks and credit to the talented Eleonora Bindi! Insta: all_things_fanart

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Happy to announce that the hard work of PhoebeXStudios and the team, including Helen Albrecht, Rosa Higgs, Ella Johnston, and of course Phoebe Measures herself, has been officially recognised by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival- we've won Best Special Makeup!

Big thanks to these technical wizards and Hollywood Blood!

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We kicked the year off with a blast, bringing audiences wintry chills; Jester was selected for not one, not two, but three more festivals!

We were selected for the White Deer International Film Festival, FROSTBITE International Indie Fest, and we were a finalist in December's Hollywood Blood Horror Festival!

To celebrate, here's a small piece of original concept art for 'Mister Clips'.

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And this one, this is what it’s really all about.

This is the last sketchy piece of concept art for a little while now, and anyhoo, I don’t want to give too much of the game away. Will keep you posted when there is more news!

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No hints, no clues, no context - but let’s just say this critter may be making an appearance at some point.

Sure it just wants a hug, really.

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🎵I turn to stone, when you are gone, I tuuuuuurn to stone🎵 - #moviemaking #makeup #turntostone #prostheticmakeup #improvisedmakeup #lastminutesolution https://www.instagram.com/p/BtG6eumlEWQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7i60u0aby671

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Practice attempt at the Stone Hand make-up for Dexter- which was more or less Hellz’ sole make-up contribution to the film and makes them feel slightly less bad about being partially credited for the Special Makeup award when phoebexstudios was the real MVP.

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Fucking intense day but we got most of what we needed and I looked gay af to boot 👌 - #selfie #myface #varsityjacket #costume #moviemaking #movieextra #queer #enby https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYtY0TlDEE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14copiuhosuya

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And this would be Hellz- puppet-maker, fictional concert-goer, make-up assistant and meme-loving fuck in charge of this tumblr blog. They’re kind of a mess but they try.

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just because I spend some time doing nothing doesn’t mean I’m relaxing. I have not once relaxed

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From the endless creativity of make-up and special effects artist Phoebe Measures comes the most adorable incarnation of film baddie Mr Clips!

Insta: phoebexstudios

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And now the playlist is complete! Enjoy!

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Coming up to the end of the film score now, but here's another track for Miss Sun, portrayed with subtle menace by Sonera Angel.

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Announcement posters for our nomination- and eventual WIN- of the Best Horror Short category at Toronto International Film Festival, summer edition!

Massive thanks go, of course, to Alternative Film Festival for the honour of presenting us with Jester's first festival award! Thanks go also to all you guys who involved in making the film (and all the bizarre situations you had to put up with), Helen Albrecht for putting together these great announcement images, and, of course, The National Youth Film Academy for their support and funding of the original project! None of this would be happening without you!

I'd also personally like to say thank you to all of you out there who have seen the film (or haven't- yet!) and have been supporting us with your interest, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I hope you've been enjoying seeing how things progress!