Greetings
valued Dan's Movie Report readers, once again another exclusive
interview! Here we go travelling all the way EAST to Indonesia and
chatting with the director of the new HBO Asia series Grisse!! Tony
Tilse is quite an engaging gentleman, as he also worked on the Miss
Fischer's Murder Mystery show and Ash Vs the Evil Dead! After
interviewing Kelly Tandiono who worked on the Grisse, I know I had to
get in behind the action, saddle up and prepare, time to tackle some
western action with Tony!
Very
cool behind the scenes video from Grisse. This video has further information about the cast as well!
DT:
How were you approached to direct Grisse?
TT:
I had worked with HBO Asia and Infinite Studios on two previous
projects “Serangoon Road” and “Grace” so was delighted
to be ask back to do this "Nasi Goreng" Western. Also I
have found working in the region very inspiring and the crews are
fantastic.
DT:
On IMDB it says you directed one episode and Mike W. directed unknown
episodes, was the series a collaboration, in Wu assassins several
people directed the series with Roel Reine directing two of the
episodes I think.
TT:
Mike Wiluan was the show runner and I had worked with Mike before
when he was producing. I ending up directing 6 episodes, with Jiyuan
Ler from Singapore directing Ep 6, and Mike directing the finale.
Grisse
was very much a collaboration, as everyone pushed hard to make it a
success.
DT:
As a director, describe your style is it up close to the actors or
pulling back and speaking loudly the instructions?
TT:
I’m more “up close with actors" style but enjoy being
loud during action scenes
DT:
I noticed in the show trailers the sets looked very elaborate, were
they all build for Grisse or existing buildings?
TT:
All filmed on the backlot at the fantastic Infinite Studios at
Batam, Indonesia, with a lot of the street having been built but also
a few have been repurposed from existing sets.
DT:
Do you like to get feedback from the actors, or is it more I have an
idea in my head and I need to explain my idea to them? I notice some
directors really like to direct, to dictate pace and dialogue, others
like the actors to get into the character and collaborate on
direction.
TT:
It’s a bit of both - It’s important that the actors feel free to
bring their experience and character into the piece and I’m open to
ideas that I may not have thought of, but still need to keep the
overall vision.
DT:
How has the series been received so far? I am assuming the final
episode of season one has aired, any discussions of season 2 or was
this a one off mini series?
TT:
We have had a great response to the series and a world wide release
this year. Would be delighted for a 2nd season.
DT:
Finally Tony chat about some of your hobbies and then discuss any new
projects you have in the works?
TT:
I’m currently completing a feature film “Miss Fisher and the
Crypt of Tears” as well as developing on another Asian based horror
series.
DT:
Again thanks so much, if there is a final thought you would like to
add or advice for aspiring film directors, please let my audience
know.
TT: Watch lots of movies, understand what you're most passionate about. You don’t have to know all the answers, find your collaborators. Always be proud of your movie.
Check
out the trailer for the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEP8ustKwJI
For
further information on the show please point your browsers to the
official website @ http://hboasia.com/HBO/en-sg/shows/grisse/
For
further information on Tony, please check out his IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0863477/
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