Question 1

What real-life fear did Blanchard Ryan have during filming, and how did Daniel Travis help?

Accepted Answer

Blanchard Ryan was deeply afraid of sharks, so Daniel Travis had to enter the shark-infested waters first each day to assure her they were not in danger.

Question 2

How was the school of jellyfish scene in Open Water filmed?

Accepted Answer

The school of jellyfish happened to show up on the day the crew planned to film that scene. After that day, no jellyfish appeared for the rest of the shoot.

Question 3

What type of sharks were used in Open Water, and what safety measure protected the cast?

Accepted Answer

Caribbean Reef Sharks were used. The cast wore chain mesh under their diving suits for protection, though Blanchard Ryan was nipped by a barracuda on the first day.

Question 4

How was Open Water financed, and what distribution deal followed its Sundance screening?

Accepted Answer

Director Chris Kentis and his wife/producer Laura Lau financed the $130,000 film. Lionsgate then purchased distribution rights for $2.5 million after its Sundance screening.

Question 5

What basic premise drives the tension in Open Water?

Accepted Answer

Two divers are left out at sea without a boat, with nothing but water for miles and potential threats underneath them.

Question 6

What type of sharks were used in Open Water, and what safety measures protected the cast?

Accepted Answer

The sharks were Caribbean Reef Sharks, and the cast wore chain mesh under their diving suits for protection. Blanchard Ryan was nipped by a barracuda, not a shark.

Question 7

How was Open Water financed, and what was its budget and distribution deal?

Accepted Answer

Director Chris Kentis and producer Laura Lau financed it with a $130,000 budget. Lionsgate bought distribution rights for $2.5 million after its Sundance screening.

Question 8

What coincidental event happened with jellyfish during filming?

Accepted Answer

A school of jellyfish appeared on the exact day planned for that scene. After that day, no jellyfish returned for the rest of the shoot.

Question 9

Why did Daniel Travis enter shark-infested waters first each day?

Accepted Answer

Blanchard Ryan is deeply afraid of sharks, so Daniel Travis went in first to assure her they were not in danger.

Question 10

How were the actors prevented from drifting away in strong currents during filming?

Accepted Answer

The actors were tethered to the boat to keep them from drifting off into the strong currents.

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