He Sucks
October 17, 2023
“He Sucks”
He Sucks follows Mary who has found herself in a toxic relationship with a Vampire, James, where she has become physically and mentally suffocated by him, will she make it out of the relationship or turn into a vampire herself?
During the production of “He Sucks”, I learnt new skills in pre-production which is quite new to me. My role in the film was Production Manager, Art Director and Assistant Director. These roles tested my skills as I was completing Call sheets, location agreements, safety reports which I had never done before. The German expressionism and the aesthetics in this film allowed me to expand my horizons when finding props, locations and costumes which was very fascinating. Working on a film with all women was extremely enlightening as the film explores how young women can become trapped in toxic relationships and being able to represent this was an amazing experience. I did feel very involved in the creative process, especially being Art Director, which allowed me to bring out my creative side in a completely new way.
Being the first horror film I’ve ever worked on allowed me to look at a new side of creativity and how I can use this creativity to create something meaningful yet a spine-chilling experience for the audience. What I learnt most on this film was the amount of work that goes into pre-production. Due to my role being mainly involved in this area, I really had to work hard and fast to ensure everything was prepared for the shoot days. Learning how to fill out the call sheets, location agreements, safety reports, finding the actors and the location and more really allowed me to learn about how I can work well and complete everything before it is needed. I also learnt how well I am able to work in a team and use each other when needed. I am a very independent person and working with a team where we can all assist each other in different areas showed me I am able to work in a collaborative team efficiently and effectively.
– Holland Stanway
