My Blaster, My Wookie and Me

Director

Amontiock

2015

Project Synopsis

Based on the beloved series of children’s books by Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett, “Shape Island” takes us to the whimsical land of three shapes: Triangle, Circle, and Square, as they explore their home and learn more about each other.

As a fan of Klassen & Barnett’s work, I was extremely excited to come on to this project. As a model-maker, I got to create beautiful props for the titular shapes. I wore many other hats throughout the production: set builder, terrain expert, prop master, and set dresser, to name a few.

BEHIND THE SCENES GALLERY

Taking a Break

This is me after building something all day

Amber in the Office

Amber Padgett is the best

My Napping Chair

Sometimes, the days are long, and you just need a zero-gravity chair to take a quick nap in.

Halloween Shenanigans

Alex Steele helping Ryan Berry secure the whip on his Indiana Jones costume.

Can I Get Some Help Here?

Lead Builder Ben Record searches in vain for a helping hand.

Time to Start Building

Master Builder Gene Warren about to start a project.

My Desk

An example of a Model-Maker’s deskspace (after it’s been cleaned)

Hot Goss

Set Decorator Alex Steele and Lead Builder Ben Record gab about what Square and Triangle had for breakfast.

The Bix Pix Shop

This was where the magic happened!

Shop Meeting 1

Builders in the shop ready themselves for the news of the day.

Shop Meeting 2

Art Director Jeff White calls us to attention.

Shop Meeting 3

Model Maker Greg Pinsoneault pokes his head up

Release the Mold!

Intern Kaylee Falcon helps prepare a silicone mold.

Making Stuff

Alex works on… everything.

Palm Trees

Some in-progress palm tree models

Keeping it Organized

We tried to keep things together in the shop. None were better at it than Paint Department.

Pensive

Painter Maura Takeshita takes a thoughtful moment to herself at lunch.

Covered in Foam

Bead foam gets everywhere. Wear your PPE!

Evan Latte

Bix Pix frequently treated us to little treats coffee trucks. Here is a latte with my face in the foam!

Wrap Party

We had such an amazing crew, and every department put their heart and soul into bringing this show to life. SO many smiling faces!