Lance B. Witmer

Feature Doc shoot with @valor_films , @kinomediafilms . #documentary #indiefilmmaker . . . . . . . Photo credit: @garamundae18

Character concept photoshoot with @davidmduplechin . This was from a very early stage before any stories had been written, and Writer / Director @lancebwitmer was experimenting with characterization through various costume textures. Having never heard this character’s story, who do you think he is? What do you think he’s like? . . #medieval #medievalfantasy #costumedesign #indiefilmmaker #valorfilms

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When asked “How do you begin to write an epic, medieval fantasy script? Where do you even start?” Writer / Director @lancebwitmer had a few thoughts. “For me, one of the biggest things I love about the genre is details. The really deep backstory and lore that you really can’t thoroughly explore through a single movie, as well as the tiny, almost imperceptible details that you’d need a pause button and a microscope to see. So, since that is what creates a large amount of the immersiveness of a film or series, I like to start with that birds-eye view sort of world-building. Many times for me that means drawing maps, and sort of imagining what kind of people might live in some of these places… How the geography, or the climate or even the boringness of growing up on a point on the map might shape a perspective, and a person’s approach to solving problems. It’s also fun to imagine - ok if I lived all my life in this one little area - what would be my BIGGEST fear - or the most mind-breaking discovery to show up from the larger story world? This way I am actually exploring plot points, and characterization, but somehow it feels less rigid than sitting down with a beat board, or a flow chart or even index cards… that being said - I still need to push myself to get to those things (beat board, story outline, etc.) but for me the maps and then from their perhaps a character sketch, starts to make the world feel tangible. Like it’s something I can actually explore and discover as I write, versus something formulaic.” Above we have the original sketch of the map for our upcoming “Tales of Ardenmore.” Stay tuned as we peek deeper behind the curtain in the coming weeks. . . . . . #epicfantasy #indiefilm #highfantasy #talesofardenmore #medievalfantasy

When I first spoke to Travis of @rumorfymedia about the idea of personal branding photos I was interested, but nervous. I’ve spent over a decade putting others in front of the lens, and so naturally I felt rather self conscious. But Travis is an artist as well as a tremendously charismatic person so he quickly got me out of my head, and in no time was creating eye catching images like these… Take a look at these photos…! Photographer: @rumorfymedia 📸. #headshots #filmmaker #Producer #Director #indiefilmmaker

I tend to prefer the view from behind the camera, but the shoot with @rumorfymedia was too fun, and I ended up too excited about the end product not to share. Thanks for the fantastic experience Travis! More to come… #headshots #Filmmaker #writerdirector #valorfilms #Producer

Meet The Nightwalker - An ancient, undead sorcerer wandering the haunted Deadwood. He silently commands the allegiance of the Pagani brigands through fear and mysticism. Secretly he is working to open a new schism within the lengthening shadows of the ancient forest. The only threat to his secrecy is the isolated populace of Ardenmore Village. Character Description by @LanceBWitmer , Writer / Director of “Tales of Ardenmore.” This still was pulled from he Cinematography of @groovymum Bryce Souriall HMUA by @r_of_r_fx : #indiefilm #medievalfantasy #TalesofArdenmore #indiecinema #swordandsorcery

Meet Frederick - The eldest son a renowned knight, he abandoned his love and his brother to try to fill his father’s shoes. He became a squire shortly after his father was slain battling demons in the schisms. Strong, proud and eager to carry on his father’s legacy, he is quietly drowning inside, plagued by regrets after a series of decisions to run from those he loves most. Despite having had a renowned father, he and his brother were largely left to fend for themselves while he was on his many campaigns. He and his little brother Henry grew up too soon in the poor village where their mother died, which is now under threat by a roving band of brigands. Character Description by @LanceBWitmer , Writer / Director of “Tales of Ardenmore.” This still was pulled from he Cinematography of @groovymum Bryce Souriall : #indiefilm #independentfilm #medievalfantasy #fantasyfilm #TalesofArdenmore

Meet Tink - The local tavern owner and tinker, Think is the defacto community organizer, and the face of local hospitality. His daughter, Anika, is the apple of the town’s eye, and his tavern serves as the hub of all information coming and going. Gregarious and hospitable, he still has a fiery side. His limp the only window into his past life, he is accustomed to taking responsibility of the village defenses from time to time. Character Description by @LanceBWitmer , Writer / Director of “Tales of Ardenmore.” This still was pulled from he Cinematography of @groovymum Bryce Souriall. HMUA @r_of_r_fx : #indiefilm #independentfilm #independentfilmmaker #medievalfantasy #medieval #cinema #fantasy #fantasyfilm #action #moviemaking #filmset #ValorFilms #TalesofArdenmore #StayTuned #indiecinema #medievalmovie #worldbuilding

Meet Henry - The second son of a fallen legendary knight, left behind when his older brother goes to carry on their father’s legacy. Charming, smooth and perhaps a bit of a romantic, he struggles to escape his brother and his father’s shadows. He can’t help but begrudge his brother for leaving when he needed him most, though deep down he will always admire him. He intends to heal the heart of the woman his brother cast aside, and to be an integrated member of the community Frederick abandoned.” Character Description by @LanceBWitmer , Writer / Director of “Tales of Ardenmore.” This still was pulled from he Cinematography of @groovymum Bryce Souriall : #indiefilm #independentfilm #independentfilmmaker #medievalfantasy #medieval #cinema #fantasy #fantasyfilm #action #romance #drama #romanticdrama #moviemaking #filmset #ValorFilms #TalesofArdenmore #StayTuned #indiecinema #medievalmovie #worldbuilding

Meet DALE - The knight overseeing the training of Lord Jennings’s squires. He is dispatched on a mission to expel a roving band of brigands from the far flung village of Ardenmore. Steadfast, observant and willing to let others learn from their mistakes. He is the only member of the company that has seen the schisms; where all the knights of the realm are fighting to stem the tide of a demonic invasion from the underworld. He respects Frederick and expects him to become everything his legendary father was. . Character Description by Lance B. Witmer, Writer / Director of “Tales of Ardenmore.” This still was pulled from the cinematography by @groovymun Bryce Souriall. . . . . . . #indiefilm #independentfilm #independentfilmmaker #medievalfantasy #medieval #cinema #fantasy #fantasyfilm #action #moviemaking #filmset #ValorFilms #TalesofArdenmore #StayTuned #indiecinema #medievalmovie