New Dungeons & Dragons-inspired webseries Standard Action not just for geeks, says creator Joanna Gaskell
November 21, 2010 by Amanda Punshon
Joanna Gaskell, left, as Edda and Edwin Perez, right, as Fernando in Standard Action episode 0. (Screenshot courtesy mightyjoanna productions and Phasefire films.)
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Joanna Gaskell, a Vancouver actor and self-professed geek, is the creator/writer/producer of the new webseries Standard Action, which takes place in a fantasy world not unlike that of Dungeons & Dragons. It centres around Edda, who is rather bloodthirsty; Fernando, a half-Halfling bard; Gwenevere, a vain sorcerer; and Martin, a cleanliness-obsessed Druid. All of the characters are outcasts, neither suited to their roles nor particularly powerful.
Gaskell has gathered a team of local independent film talent to create Standard Action. In this interview, she discusses her inspiration, her team and why she decided to create a series for the web.
Watch Standard Action episode 0 on YouTube here.
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Great fun. I love how democratized filmmaking is becoming. Full steam ahead Ms. Gaskell and co. I’m looking forward to episode… er… 1