SELECTED WORK · ORMISTON, QUEENSLAND
A cinematic property film
in Ormiston.
Music first. Architecture as inspiration. An unexpected performance that became part of the story.
By Dave Dwyer · Published
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- LOCATION
- Ormiston, Queensland
- COMMISSIONED BY
- Tony Ghanem
Harcourts Property Centre Beenleigh, at the time of production - THE BRIEF
- A distinctive film to market a luxury home
- MY ROLE
- Creative concept, filming and editing
01 · THE BRIEF
A home with room
for an idea.
The owner had seen my real estate films and wanted a similar approach for this Ormiston property. Agent Tony Ghanem approached me after recommendations from David at Brisbane Makeover Co. and Alex Stassen at Harcourts Property Centre.
I had a couple of weeks to plan, and full creative control. That gave me time to consider the home’s distinctive features and the overall flow of the film before picking up the camera.
02 · THE CREATIVE IDEA
The music came first.
The house supplied the spark.
I spent three days finding the right track: “Polaris” by Judah Earl. Its dramatic mood influenced the shots I wanted to capture. Choosing the music before filming gave the production a direction from the start.
On my first visit, a circular opening between the ground and first floors caught my attention. Later, while looking for talent, I found Leonie, a fire dancer and aerial-silks performer. I pictured her suspended through that opening.
Leonie brought her equipment and performance to the shoot. Seeing that idea take shape inside the home became one of the memorable parts of this production.
03 · BRINGING IT TOGETHER
From planned shots
to a complete film.
The production brought together the property, the performance and the soundtrack. The edit was where those pieces became one visual story, with the music providing a reference for its pace and mood.
For an agent or owner considering a similar approach, this project shows the value of allowing time for a concept before filming. The most distinctive idea can come from a feature that is already part of the home.
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