For me the best part of the movie Nights in Rodanthe, which I finally watched last week, were David Finck's gorgeous Driftwood Boxes.
Finck, a distinguished woodworker from North Carolina, not only made the driftwood boxes but also set up a sequence so Diane Lane could appear to make one of the boxes in the movie.
He also supplied some of the tools and coached Lane in a few aspects of dovetail joinery. I think he should have risen to stardom, but on his website he writes...
"These two boxes represent my fifteen minutes of fame, though ironically, my contribution to the Warner Bros. movie of 2008, Nights in Rodanthe, went uncredited, so I guess I'm still fairly anonymous! Nevertheless, the experience was a fun one. I received a call from the property manager of the movie asking if I could design and build two boxes for the movie as well as supply some props and do some coaching."
Fink does Commission Work and I'm sure he'll be happy to craft a one-of-a-kind driftwood box just for you.
"My work is about quality, careful attention to detail, functionality, and permanence. I think of it as an ongoing attempt to capture the essential core of the beautiful and bring that into people’s homes and lives."
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36 comments:
Ok, I really need to see this movie!
I love these ~~ great craftmanship!!
What a great/sad story. They should have at least credited him...no? Hope they paid him for his time and boxes. They are lovely!
Very interesting Maya how you picked up on a finite detail such as this. He's finally getting some credit. At least WE know now!
I remember these. Very coool.
I was watching parts of the movie yesterday and love the boxes. I hope it's brought him some success. The boxes are beautiful and unique. Thanks for giving us this info. I'm off to check it out.
Have a great day
T
davids boxes are works of art..
i think i may have one of his pieces, i'm going to go ck
maya, super wonderful idea to feature davids boxes. ps..i still havn't seen the movie
Aren't those boxes just wonderful?
Now I must see this movie. These boxes are exquisite. It was interesting to read about Diane Lane's blooper on his site.
Definitely something I'd run my hands over every time I passed by. What a vision & talent, David Finck. The more rustic of the two looks like an old beach cabin, tattered by the elements but strong to the core.
Lovely post.
~Julia
Hi Maya
These boxes were some of the things I did love in this movie [the house also]. Thanks for sharing the details. x Julie
Oh
And thanks for showcasing the 'uncredited' artist. His work shows his love of the craft.
I really need to see this movie now, I am very curious what was put in the boxes.
Thank you for sharing the story.
Gintare
Great post!! I adore details in movies, I was often wondering who the artist was!! Have a fabulous day!!!!
xxxx me
How wonderful that you acknowledged the craftsmanship of this skilled artist. I haven't yet seen this movie, so I better put it on my list. I love the look of driftwood in decor.
i remember these boxes from the movie and wondered about them..........the artist should be given more credit for his work?! i also wondered if the beach house was for real, considering it seemed to be IN the water? i actually saw this movie to check out the house and loved the swinging doors in the kitchen! so.....you really don't own a cell phone?? AWESOME!! i have one for business :O(
Wow those are really lovely.
Finally he is acknowledged for these amazing works. The boxes are unmatched, and really adds to the home decor.
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/
I DVR'd that movie but have yet to see it. This craftsman should have been credited! When you watch movie credits, they list everyone from the 3rd assistant to the Nose-Wiper to Ms. Lane, to the bottle washer for the caterer. Surely they could have listed the box maker!
Maybe they thought people would believe the actress actually had made them? :-)
Cass
What an amazing craftsman and what a great achievement for him.
The dovetail construction caught my eye, too, but I never looked into who actually made the boxes. Thanks for doing the sleuth work.
those boxes were pretty sweet and I watxhed that movie thanks to your suggestion. sniffle sniffle though it was sad! but your lovely header cheered me up today. so cute.
...absolutely gorgeous...i would really love one of these. i am glad you let us know about this wonderfully talented individual! xo, mickey
That is so interesting! I guess I was so busy looking at the houses and scenery in the movie that I didn't stop to wonder about those beautiful boxes. Thanks for telling us "the rest of the story." I love learning things like this!
I loved the movie and the book. And only watched it on demand about a month ago. Of course I sat there with a box of tissues handy. LOL!
I also love things that I see in movies, but most of the time they are unattainable. I once saw a gorgeous whale wind-chime in the movie "Nim's Island" that I coveted, but never could find it online.
Thanks for sharing!
I saw the whale wind chime too in Nims Island and have been looking for one everywhere !
I loved the painting of Diane Lane's character on the beach as a child. It was only shown briefly. It was in the "art" room upstairs. Her friend had painted it. I'd love to find it!
Regarding Painting:
I don't think I noticed that painting..., or just don't remember it. Now I'm very curious..., and will take a look. If I find it, I'll post about it!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Regarding Whale Wind Chime in Nim's Island:
Sorry, I missed these comments! I haven't seen the movie. I want to check it out and see that whale wind chime now!!
After watching tghe movie i decided to make my onw box. It not quite a detailed as yours but it was all mine, I found the drift wood and built it with my father. I love it
Diane, your driftwood box sounds great -I would love to see it!
Hello there!
Any news on the wonderful whale wind chime from "Nim's Island"? It's just beautiful :)
Sorry, no news on Nim's Island whale wind chime -I truly wish I could find it!!
I have been looking for Nim's whale chime everywhere ! I would love to make one , but I'm unsure how its held together . It has such life like movement in the movie.
ohhhh, so glad I am not the only one who notices little things in movies then spends the rest of her life looking for it. I will never be happy until I find that whale wind chime :(
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