A guest on a previous spotlight, I'm pleased to welcome back Crisie Saunders to talk about her work on the films "Sabilla Six" and "Blood and Breakfast."
Me: Hello, and thank you for returning to this! Since last we’ve spoke, you’ve been involved in the upcoming film “Sabilla Six” from Shannon Atkins. What can you tell us about the film?
Crisie Saunders: Well without going to much into detail without giving things away, it’s about the dangers of online dating.
Me: What were you asked to perform on the film? What was the collaboration like to bring these ideas to life?
CS: Shannon had asked me to meet the FX/make-up artist for the film. It was very exciting because I'm bringing out new work and showing everyone who doesn't know me what I can do.
Me: What would you consider your favorite part of the process involved in creating these effects pieces? What part do you dread having to do?
CS: My favorite part of the process is seeing everyone's faces when the scene is put together with what I have done with everyone's makeup. The part I dread having to do is the cleanup. The liquid latex is a mess to get off people because it pulls your hair, and the blood stains your hands.
Me: What did you go through in a typical day once you were on set? What type of priorities and tasks do you go through to ensure a successful day of filming?
CS: Well, I had to make sure I had fans to cool whoever I was working on off so the make-up wouldn't run off. The night before or days before, I always want to make sure I have what I need and then some in case things change up.
Me: How did the cast and crew react to the type of film being made?
CS: The cast and crew were great, a lot of different emotions, tearful, stressful, amazed, but we all did great.
Me: Do you recall having any odd or funny on-set stories about yourself or any of the other cast/crew members?
CS: We all joked around on set when taking breaks. Jesse Green and Russell Sage Patrick are some funny men to be around.
Me: What are you most looking forward to with its upcoming release?
CS: I am looking forward to how everyone is going to think about my makeup and who everyone thinks the killer is.
Me: As well, you also worked on the film “Blood and Breakfast.” What can you tell us about the film?
CS: Well, I can't say much because I was only asked to help with one scene. But Amanda Megan and Shannon Atkins did great as always. I did their makeup.
Me: With a stacked cast of talented indie actors and actresses involved in each film, what do you recall from your experiences working on these films? What tips and tricks have you learned as an artist from working on these films?
CS: Everyone I have worked with is very talented and can act in different moods in different ways to play the part.
Me: Outside of effects work, what do you do to keep your creative energy flowing?
CS: I just practice makeup on my kids or myself.
Me: What else are you working on that you'd like to share with our readers?
CS: As of right now, nothing, unfortunately.
Me: Lastly, being that this is our Women in Horror Movement, what special message do you have for any women out there looking to join in the industry in any capacity as you are one yourself? Thank you again for your time!
CS: You can do anything you put your mind to, practice makes perfect, and don't be afraid to put your stuff out there, you never know what will happen.
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