Synopsis:
Simon Lake discovers what it takes to become the greatest rock star of all time.
Director Statement:
Souled out was perhaps the most fun we have had on a shoot, the actors were great and everything really came together well, the idea for the story was just in taking a little twist on how the Devil is often thought of in both the world at large but also in film and TV. It really was a joy to work with such a talented crew and as professional a group of actors as anyone could ever hope to work with.
Director's Anniversary Interview:
ROFFEKE: How has your film career (and/or life in general) grown or changed since you submitted "Souled Out" to ROFFEKE?
STEPHEN: It has gone from strength to strength really, in terms of my freelance work I have helped countless productions since then. I have also made 2 more feature films both of which are currently streaming in different parts of the world. The films are "Bound to work" and "A hell of a difference". I continue to support indie film making and film makers where possible and hope to always continue to do this and do whatever I can to help the next generation.
Bound to work (Trailer)
ROFFEKE: What projects are you currently working on?
STEPHEN: I am currently just wrapped on two short films and I am in pre production for 3 new features coming over the next few years. I also am currently editing a new documentary and have plans for two further documentary projects as well.
Deep Red Productions Showreel
ROFFEKE: What projects would you like to work on in the future?
STEPHEN: For me to keep working with the people I do and the wonderful new talent the project doesn't really matter I just enjoy being on set around such creative people. However if you were to ask for a dream future job I would love to write and direct a remake of the universal monster classic "the old dark house"
A hell of a difference (Trailer)
ROFFEKE: What lessons did you learn during the Covid era?
STEPHEN: In film I guess we learned how important entertainment is in everyone's lives and the role film plays in that is very important. On a different level I feel as people became wealthier the spirit of community left them as neighbours perhaps didn't need each other as much as they had in the past. I believe covid brought a lot of that community spirit back. I also learned how much I love being on set and while I was lucky enough to work through covid on many fun and great projects initially it showed how much you miss it. It also hit home the importance of work life balance and spending time with friends and family and not just working all the time and it has led in me to now being more selective in my projects to allow more time at home.
ROFFEKE: What are your thoughts on Artificial Intelligence?
STEPHEN: I think it has its place. I don't believe I want to watch films created entirely by AI nor anything really written by AI, however I am sure it has great tools that can help with editing, it can help with storyboarding and in other ways perhaps during prep. I do wonder how far it will go but just like I would rather go and look at a painting by Rembrandt or Dali or Picasso or van Gough rather than something a computer paints, I think the same is true for other art forms. I want that genuine human emotion. I feel all art not just painting or sculpture or film but all art is at the heart our way of exploring life and AI I don't believe can ever do that. So while it has its place the A stands for Artificial and the emotion in what it creates to me will always be Artificial.
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