Director Brian Duffield on challenges of filming inside whale stomach
The director of new film Whalefall discusses the production difficulties of shooting scenes set within a whale.
At a glance
- Whalefall is now showing in cinemas via 20th Century Studios
- The film stars Austin Abrams as a diver accidentally swallowed by a whale
- Director Brian Duffield has discussed significant production challenges from filming inside a whale setting
Director Brian Duffield has described the technical challenges involved in filming scenes set inside a whale's stomach for his new film Whalefall, which is now in theatres through 20th Century Studios. The film follows a young diver named Jay who is accidentally swallowed by a whale. Duffield outlined some of the major obstacles the production team encountered while creating these sequences.
Why it matters
The film presents unusual technical and creative demands for filmmakers working with an unconventional setting and premise.
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