Lisa Rine shoots her video about war in the desert.

A random heat wave had California burning in the middle of January. This was actually a bit of good luck that no one could have anticipated, although I’m sure the actors would beg to differ. This latest video shoot for Lisa Rines’s new song, War Is Hell, is a look at war and its effects on the heart. Set in a strangely familiar desert war setting, it depicts US troops battling for their lives and loved ones.

Now, you might be asking yourself why it was lucky for us to be shooting in the uncomfortable heat with dirt and dry winds blasting into our faces and equipment. Well, the fact that things were uncomfortable and hot brought out the feelings of discomfort which in-turn brought out the best in the actors. People were sweating, sitting on rocks and dirt, hacking up filth and blowing their noses free of black boogers. The discomfort and hard work seemed to remind everyone of those who are actually fighting wars out there in even worse conditions.

Thoughts of unbelievable desert temperatures and actual bullets whizzing past your ears are just a few of the thoughts that kept haunting my head throughout the day. Needless to say we got something extra from the actors, as well as true brilliance from both the producer Zeus and director Ali’s creativity and dramatic interpretation.

Fans of Ms. Rine and AZ films should get ready for a fun and dramatic video that deals with an ever relevant and sad theme. Stay tuned for War Is Hell and check out the interview with Miss Lisa Rine below.