Thus the journey officially begins.
These people want something from the Vampire. Who is the vampire protecting? What force is behind the Priest? And why does an evil soulless monster like the vampire even want to protect someone? All will be revealed soon…
Written, Directed, and Produced by Lauren Zito.
Cast and Crew: Very special thanks to the following people:
Zahn: Lauren Zito Chris McDonald: Script Consultant!
Priest: Kathleen Hagerty Andrew Huntley: Special Effects
Torturer: James Zito Original Musical Score: Kevin MacLeod
Episode 2: "I'm So Sorry", The Weakness
It's finally here! The first step that our intrepid Vampire must take to free himself from his captivity. Even in our most darkest times, opportunities are always there.
Written, directed and produces by Lauren Zito
Cast and Crew:
"Zahn" - Lauren Zito
"The Priest" - Kathleen Hagerty
Camera work and lighting by James Zito
Original score by Kevin MacLeod
Script writing assistance by Chris MacDonald
Episode 3: "Sweet Dreams"
Just a small interlude, a dance if you will, a pause as we move through the events of The Weakness, a web serial. We enter the dark, tortured, yet always hopeful mind of our vampire, Zahn. He's finally in the arms of his love, Justine - even if only a fantasy. Pursued relentlessly by the mysterious religious figure - who is this person? What does he want? Neither Zahn nor do we get the answers just yet...
Written, Directed and Acted by Lauren Zito
Camera and Lighting by James Zito
Character Double: Kathleen Hagerty
Music used by Permission from MobyGratis, request#2600: "Look back in", Moby
The Weakness copyright 2008
Episode 4: "It all just fell away"
When last we left our plucky imprisoned vampire, he seduced his captor into literally begging Zahn to bite him, to turn him, to kill him essentially.
The deed is done, and while Zahn waits for the inevitable resurrection, thoughts of the distant past has a way of creeping in.
Will his child be up to the tasks ahead, is he even on Zahn's side? Will the priest take on the challenges or will he wilt like a hot house flower?
Written, directed and produced by Lauren Zito
Camera, lighting and assistance by James Zito
Script assistance by Chris McDonald
Character Development by Tom Kennedy
Original Music score by Kevin MacLeod
Zahn: Lauren Zito
The Priest: Kathleen Hagerty
Episode 5: Finte ins Tempo"
We step back in time just a wee bit to answer a question...
How does a 400+ year old vampire get captured by a group of overgrown human altar boys? Well, those questions of how and why are answered here.
Where has Justine gone? Did she run away, kidnapped? Zahn's moment of bliss is rudely cut short. A decision is made that sets all in motion.
Enjoy the montage.
Love the music?! Buy it!
Music was GRACIOUSLY given permission to use by:
Jami Seiber, "Benediction" off her newest album Unspoken.
Read all about Jami and purchase the song at:
http://www.jamisieber.com/
I literally had a driveway moment when I heard this woman's work on NPR. Found her website and thought, what the heck, I'll write her a note. She graciously agreed to let me use her beautiful song for this short piece. Check out her web site and her other work as well.
Not to be outdone - "Mourning Song" use with permission by the ever talented, dependable and The Weakness's official soundtrack artist, Kevin MacLeod.
All of his work is copyright free and available for your use. Check him out:
http://incompetech.com/
Thanks so much to the following people:
James Zito: Camera and Lighting and consultation
Michael Foley (foley15136)
http://www.youtube.com/user/foley15136
Kathleen Hagerty
and Troy Shelley:
http://www.youtube.com/axelfear
Episode 6: "One of Them"
We pick up the story after the Priest has left the dungeon in search of his first meal. He's weak, hungry, unsure of what to do or where to go. Can Zahn guide him to his destination, or will he rely on his own instincts to find his way.
Written and Directed by Lauren Zito
Starring: Lauren Zito as Zahn
Ron Siler as The Priest
Jordan Robinson as Merl
Troy Shelly as Homeless Man
Heather Shelley as Tina
Videography and Lighting by James Zito
Boom Operator: Elizabeth Pursh
Lighting and Sound Assistance: Troy Shelley, Eric von Laudermann, and Jordan Robinson
Original score by Kevin MacLeod
The Weakness, copyright 2008
Episode 7: "A Few Things to Take Care of"
When we last left off, our new vampire priest had his first feed, although not without a few glitches. He's back and its time to take care of a few loose ends.
Written by Lauren Zito and Ron Siler
Director of Photography: James Zito
Starring:
Ron Siler as "The Priest"
Lauren Zito as "Zahn"
James Zito as "The Torturer"
Heather Shelley as "Tina, homeless lady victim"
Troy Shelley as "Homeless man"
Music by Kevin MacLeod
Additional Music: "Concerto Per Violino" By Stefano Ianne
Used with Permission
http://www.ianne.org/
Episode 8: "The King and Queen Don't Dance Anymore"
We all know what happened to our plucky vampires after the tragic events in 6 - but what of Merl? The mysterious woman who watched the whole event? What happened after she left the woods? And who has come to visit her and what untasteful thing must she do now! Sit back, grab some snacks and cuddle up with a warm body and enjoy the show!
Starring:
Lauren Zito, Ron Siler, and Jordan Robinson
Written and Directed by: Lauren Zito and Ron Siler
Camera and Cinematography by James Zito
Sound and Lighting Assistance: Heather Vallone Shelley, Troy Shelley, Eric von Laudermann, Frank Wade, Andrew Smith and Maura Smith
Original sound track by Kevin MacLeod
Original Theme song by INDEPENDANTMUSICCOM
http://www.youtube.com/use
Produced by Lauren and James Zito
copyright 2009 ©The Weakness
Episode 9: "Old Dark Roads"
We go down some old dark roads and travel on some new ones. We pick up after Merl has left the two vampires in her house. What are the two to do? What exactly is Merl up to?
Lets follow and find out.
Written by: Lauren Zito, Ron Siler
Produced by: Lauren Zito and James Zito
Starring Ron Siler, Lauren Zito, Jordan Robinson, Ed DeArmitt, Troy Shelley, DeAndre Jones and Christopher Mele
Director of Cinematography: James Zito
Assistant to the Director of Cinametography: Andrew Smith
Assistant Director of Cinematography: Ron Modro
Lighting and Sound: James Zito, Ron Modro, Ed DeArmitt, Andrew Smith, Frank Wade.
Music by Kevin MacLeod
Intro Music by independentmusic.com
There is always two sides to every story, isn't there?
While our vampires, Zahn and Quinn work out their issues, what is exactly going on behind the scenes with HIM? Who are we talking about exactly? Well, watch and find out.
Starring: Liz Pursh as Sister Elizabeth
Andrew Smith as Father Michael
Lauren Zito as 'His Grace'
Written by: Lauren Zito, Chris McDonald, Ron Siler
Directed by: Lauren Zito, Ron Siler
Director of Cinematography: James Zito
Assistant to the Director of Cinematography: Ron Modro
Lighting and Sound Assistance: Frank Wade
Make up and Effects: Eric von Laudermann
Original Score by: Kevin MacLeod
Intro Music by: INDEPENDENTMUSICCOM http://www.youtube.com/user/INDEPENDENTMUSICCOM
The Weakness Copyright 2009
Episode 11: "Two Vampires Walk into a Bar"
Zahn and Quinn are all settled into their new home, things are quiet. What area couple of vamps going to do with their time? Time to go out!
Written by:
Lauren Zito & Ron Siler
Starring: Richard Eckman, Chuck Alexander, Ron Siler & Lauren Zito
Produced by:
Lauren Zito & James Zito
Director of Cinametography:
James Zito
Camera and Sound work:
Ron Modro, Chris Braun, JC Conklin, John Ong, Kevin Neale, Andrew Smith
Soundtrack Music by Kevin MacLeod
Episode 12: "Repentance"
Things are spinning out of control for Merl. Vampires in her house, voices from her past crashing in on her? What will she do? How will she handle this? Meanwhile Sister Elizabeth and Father Micheal are doing damage control. Quinn and Zahn think things are sailing along fine. Are they? Time is running out. What are they all to do?
Written by Lauren Zito & Ron Siler
Produced by Lauren Zito & James Zito
Director of Photography: James Zito
Camera work: James Zito & Ron Modro
Sound & Lighting: James Zito, Ron Modro, Andrew Smith, Jonathan Ong, Chris Braun, Chuck Alexander, DeAndre Jones and Frank Wade.
Original Soundtrack by Kevin MacLeod
The Weakness copyright 2010
A Francis Rocks Production
Quinn: Ron Siler
Elliot: Richard Eckman
Merl: Jordan Robinson
Zahn, the Bishop: Lauren Zito
Father Michael: Andrew Smith
Sister Elizabeth: Liz Pursh
Minions: Dave Schuilenburg, Mark Seeley
Written by Lauren Zito and Ron Siler
Produced by Lauren Zito and James Zito
Director of Photography: James Zito
Camera and Lighting: Ron Modro, Frank Wade
Sound: Chris Braun, Jonathan Ong
Original Music by Kevin MacLeod
The Weakness copyright 2010
Cast ~ SEASON 1
Principal Cast:
Lauren Zito Zahn Fledermaus 11
episodes
Ron Siler Richard Quinn (Ep 6-13/S1–present) 7 episodes
Richard Eckman Elliot 2
episodes
Liz Pursh Sister Elizabeth 3
episodes
Andrew Smith Father Michael 5
episodes
Lauren Zito Justine 4 episodes
Additional Cast:
Chuck Alexander Eckmann
1
episode
Thomas Anderson Bishop’s
Minion 1
episode
JC Conklin Bar Patron 1
episode
Ed DeArmit Eddy 1
episode
Michael Foley Bishop’s Minion 1
episode
Kathleen Hagerty Richard Quinn (Ep 1-5/S1) 3
episodes
DeAndre Jones Eddy’s friend 1
episode
Will Kesling Miss Carma’s assistant 1
episode
Heidi McDonald Miss
Carma 1
episode
Christopher Mele Mysterious
Man 3 episodes
Dave Schuilenburg Bishop’s Minion 1
episode
Mark Seeley Bishop’s Minion 1
episode
Heather Shelley Tina 1
episode
Troy Shelley Tina’s husband 1 episode
Troy Shelley Eddy’s friend 1 episode
Kelly Smith Bar Patron 1 episode
Frank Wade Stunt Double 2 episodes
James Zito The Torturer 2
episodes
Lauren Zito The Bishop 2 episodes
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