This is the book trailer for Serafina and the Twisted Staff , the sequel to Serafina and the Black Cloak. The creation of this book trailer was a collaboration of the author Robert Beatty, his wife and daughters, and Bonesteel Films in Asheville, North Carolina. Full credits here. Note: This is not a movie trailer. The dramatic rights for the book are still available. This book trailer was filmed entirely on location in Asheville, North Carolina.
CREDITS – Book Trailer – Serafina and the Twisted Staff
The creation of this video book trailer was a collaboration of Robert Beatty, his wife and daughters, and Bonesteel Films in Asheville, NC. The purpose of this trailer is to promote the book Serafina and the Twisted Staff. It is not a movie trailer. The dramatic rights for the book are still available.
PRODUCTION
Creative Director – Robert Beatty
Director – Paul Bonesteel
Producer – Robin Turner
Executive Producers – Robert Beatty & Matthew Gellert
Post Production Supervisor – Evan Schafer
Associate Producer & Publicists – Scott Fowler & Lydia Carrington
Production Manager – Emily Bukoski
Production Assistant – Will Davis
Animator/CGI – Joshua Merck
CAST
Serafina – Genevieve Beatty
Braeden Vanderbilt – Bode Lizarralde
Lady Rowena – Camille Beatty
The Bearded Man – John Hedgecoth
Ball Guest – Jennifer Trudrung
Ball Guest – Marsha van Rijssen
Ball Guest – Peter van Rijssen
Ball Guest – Jeff Weekley
Ball Guest – Michael Scott Thomas
Ball Guest – Ginger Wilde
CREW
Director of Photography – Bryan Fowler
Assistant Camera – Andy Crespo
PA / Camera Equipment – Wes Cordell
Gaffer – Chris Durfee
Key Grip – Mark Stover
Grip – Travis Eagledove
Drone Pilot – Mike Gentilini
Drone Gimbal Operator – James Suttles
Drone Safety Officer – Ryan Atkins
SUPPORT CREW
Costume Manager & Dress Maker – Jennifer Beatty
Makeup Artist – Ren Allen
Wardrobe Coordinator – Carina Lopez – ACT
Mortsafe Maker – Jim Julien
Fire Propmaster – Alex ChaBuku Bakke, Unifire
Set Photographer – Destinee Blau Photography
Front Card & End Card – Chris Hayward & Destinee Blau
ANIMALS
Falcon provided by the Center for Birds of Prey, Awendaw, SC.
Special thanks to Stephen Schabel and Audrey Poplin.
Lady Rowena’s horse played by Marco Polo Beatty.
Special thanks to our Horse Handler – Lisa Dutra.
Special thanks to Veterinarian – Karen Shaw, Clayton Fogg and Rachel Fogg.
LOCATIONS
This book trailer was filmed entirely in the Asheville, North Carolina area.
Special thanks to:
The Grand Bohemian Hotel, John Luckett & Parker King
San Giusto Estate, Roger Floren & Judy Floren
John Cram & Matt Chambers of New Morning Gallery
Dupont State Park
Ann Skoglund, Beverly-Hanks & Associates
Warren Wilson College
MUSIC
The background music in this book trailer is “Thousand Eyes“, written and performed by Of Monsters and Men. The song has been lawfully licensed from Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Universal Music Group (UMG).
I want to thank the members of the band for approving the use of their song with this trailer.
Buy “Thousand Eyes” on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thousand-eyes/id976391945?i=976391954
Learn more about Of Monsters and Men here: http://www.ofmonstersandmen.com/
