Natalis Group 2023 New Film Works

Official Film Festival Preview & Press Kit

Natalis Group presents FORECLOSURE a transformative story re-imagined within the classic footage of ‘The Last Man On Earth’ by Ubaldo Ragona’ (1964). Maki levitates from it a new cinematic drama, stunning soundtrack and desperate voices confronting the unstoppable.

Witness two forces of destiny collide in a deadly ruse of provenance and revenge. One foresees the eminent extermination coming for us all. The other conceives his new mankind without end. A tragedy with no time to spare but to save themselves. Who is telling the truth. Who will survive, if anyone.

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The story of FORECLOSURE evolved from a vampire myth, my recurring dreams, obscure prophecy and forgotten memories. Describing this dream journey is difficult. Not in its understanding but for its relentless vanishing before you write down everything you can remember.

The story starts where such dreams begin, in and about a familiar place, following an indelible path where touchstone moments decipher a wider puzzle.

” I am that recurring dream ” Maki

FILM FESTIVAL PRESS KIT

PRESS KIT contains the Synopsis, Filmmaker Statement, Production Notes, Credits & Contact Information

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FORECLOSURE – PRINCIPLE ACTORS

Bio: AUDREY ROWAN as ‘IRIS’

Audrey started her love of acting in college. With starring roles in over a dozen stage productions she is awarded the Irene Ryan nomination for her performance in ‘Under Milk Wood’ by Noel Coward. Her repoirtre encompasses both lead charater and supporting roles for independent film projects in Seattle and Los Angeles.

Bio: DANIEL MOORE as ‘MALTHUS’

Dan is an actor, film-maker and performs standup comedy tours around the world, His film credits include Director of the horror suspense movie ‘Dead Feed’ and the lead character in the French independent film ‘Vagabond Salon’. A founding member of the ‘Handy and Bandy Wackyshack Funtime’ children’s puppet theater, Dan loves dogs.

FORECLOSURE – FILM FESTIVALS

Brandenburg International Film Festival – GER
Heart International Italian Film Festival – ITLY
The Fear Faire Film Festival – USA
Dramatica Film Festival – SPN
Alternative Film Festival – CAN

Wonderland International Film Festival – AUS
Mumbai Entertainment International Film Festival – IND
Monthly Indie Shorts – LEBN
Boden International Film Festival – SWDN
Stockholm City Film Festival – SWDN

FILM FESTIVAL REVIEWS

‘Foreclosure’ is an interesting film that has a one-of-a-kind premise. It’s a film that draws its influence back to the black-and-white movie ‘The Last Man on Earth’ (d. Ubaldo Ragona, 1964), a post-apocalyptic arthouse masterpiece.

What the director Maki tries to do with the footage of this film can be considered a re-structure of the original narrative. The way the footage is integrated seamlessly into the new film’s narrative adds an extra layer of depth and meaning. The monochromatic palette gives the short film a timeless and classic feel, evoking a sense of nostalgia and history. ‘Foreclosure’ adds a new perspective and commentary on the original film. Overall it was an interesting watch. ( S. Aruxandei / Long Story Shorts International Film Festival )

FORECLOSURE – SOUNDTRACK

A dynamic music score created by Maki and the two brilliant composers Alex Pfeffer and Kevin MacLeod.

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Featured in International Music Reviews and Magazines:

JAMSPHERE – EDM//ECHO – SOUND LOOKS – REVIEW INDIE – VIDEO MUSIC STARS – INDEPENDENT MUSIC NEWS 24 – TUNED LOUD – BRANDOOZE – HIT ON INDIE

FORECLOSURE – PRODUCTION BLOG

Author: maki Poster: itchyai

Through out the production cycle I asked film aficionados and reviewers to give their uncensored rating to ‘Foreclosure’. Thanks to all for graciously allowing them to be published.

I connected with six digital artists and asked them to design a movie poster for ‘Foreclosure’ after watching the film. “You have full creative control. Just keep the Title and film-credit.” Their artwork hints to the broader picture being told.

Foreclosure – Watch this short film at least once in your life

Author: abrilbaiz Poster: ndkgraphics

Foreclosure is a short-film that got me hooked from start to finish. The writing is incredibly brilliant and the characters are surprisingly interesting. The performances are wonderful, especially Dan’s, who played the killer and his way of delivering the dialogues is very natural.

Few filmmakers can direct a horror short film as good as this one. The use of terror and horror from old cinema are very well used in this short film. My favorite scenes are the ones where tension builds and keeps you scared and surprised as a viewer.

Considering this seems like an indie short-film, I was absolutely blown away. It looks incredibly real. From a technical perspective, “Foreclosure” is a visually beautiful film with stunning cinematography. The sound effects are absolutely incredible and some shots are loud, scary and realistic.

Whether you’re into horror movies or not, i would recommend this film to everyone.

Foreclosure – An interesting creative experiment that leaves a lasting impression

Author: samiyyaabbasi95 Poster: mattjhartley

Artist and filmmaker Maki’s short film ‘Foreclosure’, that reimagines the 1964 classic The Last Man on Earth, is a film that piqued my interest as soon as I got to know about it. I was fascinated that Maki could recut and re-record an entirely new film from an existing film and when I witnessed the results onscreen, I was deeply impressed.

Maki’s singular vision to make this film is commendable and he mostly succeeds in his aim. Not having seen The Last Man on Earth, Foreclosure not only made me sit up and search for the original film, it also made me a fan of Maki himself. As Maki has stated somewhere, the film is an expression of the dreams and memories that he had and it is therefore highly pertinent that the end result be analyzed from this perspective. Re-dubbing both the dialogues and the score, Foreclosure gets what it sets out to do right, resulting in an experience that needs to be seen to be believed.

Maki’s Foreclosure is therefore an interesting film, one that re-purposes a previous film to tell a story that is entirely new. This is new for me and the experiment, as I call it, mostly works seamlessly. I would go even as far as to call Maki a genius as Foreclosure successfully conveys that indescribable eerie vibe that many modern movies try so hard to get just right. Foreclosure, therefore, is a potent experiment that succeeds on most counts.

Foreclosure – A Curious Re-imagining of Last Man on Earth

Author: kennethmurerwa Poster: ai_multiverse

Foreclosure is an art-house film that derives from the 1964 film, The Last Man on Earth, produced by Robert Lippert. It is definitely a refreshing take and a grateful departure from numerous carbon-copy adaptations of that film. Through the 1960s black-and-white footage, coupled with modern soundtracks and quality editing, the film manages to tell a novel story from the ghost of the classic it derives from. It plays on the human fear of alien colonization and a global Armageddon to create quite a good end-of-the-world story.

While the visual aspects of the two films are similar, Foreclosure retells a uniquely different story. The film focuses on Malthus, who is a member of an alien race from outer space that landed on earth with the intent to colonize the planet after it got stranded in space. The alien race makes men impotent and turns humans into witless and suicidal creatures who cannot stand the heat of daylight. Only members of their race can sire children with human women. However, conflict emerges when one of Malthus’s offspring, Iris, is overcome with feelings of revenge and becomes determined to kill her father and possibly end the tyrannical rule wrought upon the earth by Malthus’ kind. The film explores the conflict and tangles between these two opposing main characters, before eventually culminating in a victory for humans when Malthus is killed.

However, the short running time acts against the goals of the creator by offering a very limited time to deliver a nuanced story to the viewer. This leaves a few plot holes that are not filled up at the end, leaving the audience with a number of questions and only snatches of the underlining story. It also fails to convincingly tie together corporate greed with the alien invasion and the subsequent human colonization.

That notwithstanding, the film does a good job of relating quite a captivating story of human resilience in the face of adversity.

Foreclosure – It’s actually pretty good

Author: proff_geidt Poster: tiveaart

The film is incredibly set, with the dialogue depicting the state that the world is in. This film by Maki extracted from the classic movie ‘The Last Man On Earth’ is an invigorating story that captured my interest. The soundtrack creates an eerie but anticipatory feeling, each track being impressive and relevant to the scene. The acting is highly on point, with the actors delving into the film intricately. One can read the fear of the end on the faces of the characters.

Malthus is an exciting figure in the film. He represents a tyrannical rule and how it affects the world. He is of another planetary existence that has brought up the downfall of humankind, leaving all men impotent and unable to stand the heat outside. He and his kind aim to take over the earth and rule over it. Iris seeks to exact revenge on Malthus and his kind for all their actions that have brought man’s downfall. This creates a conflict that the film has extensively and prudently explored. The acting is also of high performance, and Malthus is brought to life with a dazzling and beautiful performance.

I would highly recommend the movie to everyone.

Foreclosure – New perspectives through old lenses

Author: matthewdpwdon Poster: mattjhartley

Foreclosure re-imagines the 1964 classic, The Last Man On Earth, and through its remixing and re-editing, strives to produce a new story about humanity and the desire to exist forever.

Whilst some of the new dubbing of the dialogue fails to match the emotional theme and performances on screen, most of the voice actor’s delivery succeeds in driving the narrative to the audience. From beginning to end, the protagonist and their voice actor are able to keep the viewer engaged, making for an interesting character.

On top of this, the story depicts two highly complicated people, both fighting for their lives in totally different ways and opposing one another’s ideologies. Maki’s ability to present both of these opinions with such raw emotion is not lost behind the dated cinematography. The film ends with a sorrowful tone with the viewer wanting more, and to see what is to come for the characters and how this world will develop.

Overall, the film balances the new art-house style with the artistic properties of the 60s film. Maki delivers a film of true horror that sticks to the source material well whilst providing a new viewpoint. An excellent take on the alien invasion genre and a great addition to the style of remixing older films.