Deep in the heart of an ancient woodland, one boy must confront a terrible creature born from legend.

Produced by RedGate Films from the 2009 Penny Arcade comic of the same name, LOOKOUTS is story of Pehn (Kelton Roney), who along with his village's boy scout troop, is hunting a terrifying, winged Basilisk.

Tragically, the hunters become the hunted, and Pehn must confront the Basilisk alone in the heart of the forbidding Eyrewood forest.

LOOKOUTS was brought to life by director David Bousquet and producer Kristin Bousquet, who were inspired by the fantasy films of their youth, as well as the iconic creature effects work of the legendary Jim Henson.

The filmmaker's devotion paid off because this film is among the most gorgeous fantasy shorts I've ever seen so far.

Everything from the meticulously detailed props and costume designs, to the impressive creature effects testify to the overall cinematic superiority of practical effects over CGI.

Another significant character in the film is its setting.

Shot on location in California's Mendocino Forests, the majestic Redwood trees and verdant foliage makes it seem as if the viewer has been transported to a fabled land, home to living myths.

Watch LOOKOUTS the fantasy short film here ...

On their final trial as village LOOKOUTS, a troop of young scouts are ambushed by the very creature they were hunting. After a violent battle the lone survivor, Pehn, escapes into the shadows of the Eyrewood, a mysterious and deadly forest that is home to all manner of wild creatures. The most horrifying of all is the Basilisk, a winged titan with the power to turn its prey into stone. This is the beast the troop of LOOKOUTS were seeking, and now it hunts for Pehn. This short film is our first exploration into classic narrative filmmaking and it was an absolute joy to create. LOOKOUTS gave us an opportunity to explore new storytelling techniques as well as play with gear and tools in a format outside of advertising. The majority of the film is shot practically with live visual effects. We built sets, costumes, and monsters inspired by Jim Henson’s creations from our childhood, then brought all of those resources together with a wonderful cast and crew into the misty overgrowth of Mendocino’s redwood forests for a production experience we’ll forever cherish. Producer / Kristin Bousquet Director & DP / David Bousquet Visit The Short Film's Dedicated Site at www.lookoutsshortfilm.com View the digital "Making-Of" book at www.lookoutsshortfilm.com/the-book/ View the LOOKOUTS Panel Q&A at https://vimeo.com/183040515 View Director's Notes at: http://directorsnotes.com/2016/09/26/david-bousquet-lookouts/ See Other Work From RedGate Films at www.redgatefilms.com This film is based on Penny Arcade, Inc.'s "Lookouts" ©2009, which was written and illustrated by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik. It was produced with the express written consent of and with a limited license from Penny Arcade Inc.

To get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of LOOKOUTS, visit the film's official site LookOutsShortFilm.com

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