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Troy Lyndon, a very well known figure in the video games business and CEO of two major production companies approached film and video director, Tom O'Mary to write and adapt the story of the Last Supper. Taking five months to write the screenplay Tom researched several versions of the Bible and the book "The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah" by Alfred Edersheim (1883) for material. Troy Lyndon selected a team of talented individuals to construct a one room set and collect props. Production Manager, Robilyn Hufford began the task of casting actors for the key parts. Richard A. Turner began raising funds for the project and trailers. An indoor recreation of the Upper Room described in The Bible was built inside an electronic (green chromakey) stage by Rich Hufford. The Shoot took 20 nights of hard work as many actors commuted after a full days work to participate. Director of Photography, Randy Ives prepared shots while assistants June Austin and Victoria Baker kept things in order throughout the shooting period. A religious drama was difficult material to tackle before Mel Gibson broke through with "The Passion of the Christ". Dan Matriciano came aboard to provide editing equipment. Ellen Christensen began editing. The entire project was converted to the digital format. Music composer Eric Scot Frydler enhanced the production, creating a wonderful original score that completed the teleplay. |
