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I had the opportunity to join in on the excitement of the upcoming action film The Beekeeper starring Jason Statham and had the pleasure of interviewing the film’s cinematographer Gabriel Beristain and stunt coordinator Eddie Fernandez. (Below) Catch us discuss the film, their careers, and working on the high-octane action blockbuster.
In The Beekeeper, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he
is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers.”
Stunt coordinator Eddie Fernandez
ABOUT EDDIE FERNANDEZ
Eddie Fernandez is a Latino stuntman in Hollywood. Eddie started off in the stunt business in 1981 in his hometown of Chicago. He spent his earlier years honing his martial arts, wrestling and motocross skills, among others, which would eventually lead him into his chosen profession, stunt work. Eddie was ready to try or do anything adventurous, and that resulted in 1981 to his being on the set of Cannon Films’ The Naked Face (1984). His vast knowledge on big budget film and television has provided expertise in various areas of stunt performing from fights to fire burns. Fernandez was one of the lead doubles on Backdraft, where his extensive fire work helped make the project one of the most notorious fire films of all time. His skills in stunt driving, wire work, fight choreography and fire burns has made him a valuable asset on over 300 productions. Fernandez is also an accomplished actor appearing in films such as 22 Jump Street, Silver Linings Playbook, Limitless and Crash.
Cinematographer Gabriel Beristain
ABOUT GABRIEL BERISTAIN
Gabriel Beristain was born in México City, the son of actor Luis Beristain. His interest in filmmaking began with his collaboration in Mexico’s indie film scene. He studied Economy and Sociology and formed part of the first prom of the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica de México.
After filming some documentaries, founded a small production company before moving to Europe to continue his film education in Britain’s National Film and TV School. He has worked with renowned filmmakers such as David Mamet, Derek Jarman, Roland Joffe, Guillermo del Toro, Antoine Fuqua and David Ayer, just to name a few.
Gabriel lives in Los Angeles, California, is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), British Society of Cinematographers (BSC), Mexican Society of Cinematographers (AMC) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Starring | Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, with Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons
Executive Producers | Andrew Golov, Thom Zadra, Mark Birmingham
Produced by | Bill Block, Jason Statham, David Ayer, Chris Long, p.g.a., Kurt Wimmer
Written by | Kurt Wimmer
Directed by | David Ayer
Synopsis | In The Beekeeper, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers.”
Run Time | 1 hour 40 minutes
Rating | R for strong violence throughout, pervasive language, some sexual references and drug use.
THE BEEKEEPER arrives in theaters Jan. 12
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