2nd Unit
2nd Unit
Boston FIlms is a production company that specializes in filming action sequences on the water. Boston Films has produced and choreographed some of Hollywood’s most ambitious live action sequences ever staged in the ocean.
Boston Films unique maritime experience and understanding of both the technical and meteorological aspects of filming on the ocean has enabled them to capture fully realized action sequences on some of the most perilous oceans states on the planet. In so doing, Boston Films has created some of the most unforgettable cinematic images and sequences.From concept to completion, Philip works with a team of experts to help bring the vision of a project to life. Each sequence is meticulously planned and executed in order to capture the most seminal action imagery possible.
Stuntmen & Athletes
Stuntmen & Athletes
Philip has worked with the world's best surfers, free divers, race and rally drivers, motorcycle teams, helicopter pilots and stuntmen - a verifiable who’s who of the action sports and stunt teams on earth.
Actor Integration
Actor Integration
In this sequence we worked with the real actors and stunt doubles.
In this sequence we used a combination of face replacement, doubles and integration of actual actors
In this sequence we used a combination of face replacement with doubles and the actual actors
Seamless integration of actors is pivotal to ensuring that the action footage captured conveys the intent of the story seamlessly and believably. Philip has been very successful in executing this integration through both physical and post production.
During production he has worked closely with actors Gerrard Butler, Edgar Ramirez and Luke Bracey to name a few. In Post Production he has worked with notable editors such as Daniel Lebental (Ant Man, Iron Man) and Oscar winner Thom Noble in order to successfully integrate editorially, not only actors, but to also help create to most seamless edits of this footage.
Underwater Production
Underwater Production
Underwater production is very specialized. Philip and his team have filmed numerous sequences underwater for motion pictures and commercials.
Water Safety
Water Safety
Philip works with the top water safety teams in the world to ensure the highest safety standards in some of the oceans most treacherous conditions.
Weather Forecasting
Weather Forecasting
Project depending, predicting when and where the best waves and weather conditions are going to occur is one of the most difficult decisions a weather dependent shoot needs to make. Philip has a team of specialized meteorologists that are trained in making sure that they are at the right place at right time. These resources and expertise have resulted in capturing some of the biggest days in surfing history over the last two decades. Philip is the only director to have done so in the world.