Vikings of Bjornstad - Blood of Roelent, the Norman Film

The project is set in the 11th century, depicting a group of Norman mercenaries hiring themselves out in Sicily. In March, 2014, Bjornstad was invited to provide actors, backstage staff and equipment in the production of a movie promo trailer. The project included the participation of several departments of the University of California at Davis and was directed by Tim Edward Jerry Gaensler-Debs. This trailer is intended to introduce a series documenting the life of a Norman exile journeying from pre-Norman conquest England to Sicily, seeking fame, fortune - and possibly death. The promo trailer, filmed in Davis and Marysville, California, showcases medieval scenes including a festival and a pitched battle. (Photographic credits are included, where known.)

A story of Normans ... (Ang)	and Barbarians
A gathering in the 11th century (Dustin Mansfield)	And a lone Norman (Ang)
Here's an early version of the teaser for Blood of Roelent And a link to the finished teaser: https://vimeo.com/207494854 (Tim Edward Jerry Gaensler-Deb)
*** First there are training camps for the Normans and Barbarians ***
Ben shows how to incapacitate your opponent	There may be some skepticism
The shield goes there	Swordsmen with a few fancy moves
The always intimidating overhead attack	The Barbarian shield wall gets organized
Jack studies the opposition	Geared up and ready
The Normans are ready for battle	And so are the Barbarians
*** On the day of the shoot, getting ready ***
Ben addresses the warriors (Jack Garrett)	Henrik is ready to ride (Jack Garrett)
A little makeup (Ang)	And a little war gear (Anna Oh)
One more thing... (Anna Oh)	Who gets to ride? (Anna Oh)
Kay adds the final touches to Jennifer's wardrobe (Jack Garrett)	Behind the camera, we have... (Anna Oh)
There will be a festival, after all... (Jack Garrett)	Lots of cameras, lots of images (Jack Garrett)
A slice of life at the Norman camp (Anna Oh)	Let the filming begin
*** The Norman Camp - Life Among the Mercenaries ***
Just a little set dressing, Norman style (Jack Garrett)	Jack points out the story's location - Sicily
Henrik uses his time to make equipment repairs	Bjornstad provides some trading gear
*** The Norman Mercenaries and The Barbarian Ambush ***
Tim is enjoying the day's directing (Angela Willis)	Waiting for the next shot
Enjoying the glamor of film making	Well some are ... (Ang)
Ben gets the group in motion (Anna Oh)	The Normans take to the road (Ang)
Setting up the ambush (Joan Sargeant)	They're hiding in the grass! (Joan Sargeant)
This may not go well	Jennifer gets steeled for the fight
We'll attack from here	And the trap is sprung
Combat begins with a flight of spears	The battle lines are drawn (Ang)
Patti becomes a casualty (Ang)	The Moor and his hired Normans fight bravely (Anna Oh)
The fighting is intense	The Barbarians outnumber the Normans ...
The Normans press their attack	Being a Barbarian has its downside
The camera captures a close-up of blood spattering	The battle goes badly for the Normans
It's time for some one-on-one combat	Cinematic blood stings the eyes
One Norman survives (Ang)	A new chapter begins... (Anna Oh)