Author Erik Esckilsen: Cinematographer / Editor
Vermont author Erik Esckilsen hired me in 2012 to shoot and edit his first book trailer. He was eager to have a video book trailer coincide with the availability of the online version of The Outside Groove, a novel for young adults. The car racing theme required some significant race footage, which I was happy to gather at Thunder Road in Barre, Vermont. I hadn’t been there in 20 years and never as up close as Erik managed to gain us access during production, so it was a lot of fun.
The off-track scenes were shot in Fairfax on a chilly fall morning. Cael Barkman, a talented local actor, portrayed the “Running Casey” character with professional ease and a great attitude. Because this is promoting a book, Erik didn’t want us to reveal her identity too much so that readers would form their own image of her.
The music was generously and skillfully provided by Lucio Menegon, a gifted sonic artist / composer who brought real spark to the finished trailer.