I was immediately in love with this idea--and not just because I like doll-related things. I also have a special fondness for stop-action movies. When I was a kid, my friend and I used to make these elaborate stop-action sagas with my Playmobil figures. And that was way before laptops and stop-action technology--we just turned the Betamax (yes, Betamax...) camera on and off as we captured our shots. It was so much fun. The other thing that I like about Chelly's work is the amount of care and research that is going into her production. Chelly and her daughters give attention to every little detail--from costumes and hair to scenery and props. My limited experience with making movie clips for the blog has given me a great amount of respect for the time and effort required to complete this kind of project. I am not the only one who is impressed: Chelly's endeavor is already getting media attention, with a story in the Chicago Tribune and a doll-craft article in Designer Dolls Magazine.
I thought it would be fun to showcase Chelly's project here on the blog while the film itself is still in production. I am always interested to learn about the details behind a creative venture like this one. Knowing the backstory often adds to my anticipation for--and enjoyment of--the final work of art. In the upcoming months, you can find updates and news about Romeo and Juliet on Chelly's own website. I hope you guys are as enchanted by this special project as I am!
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| Juliet relaxing on one of the beautiful handmade sets of Romeo and Juliet. |
