Filming and post-production

Filming and post-production

Principal photography began on August 17, 2009, at Vancouver Film Studios.[8][35] On August 29, photos captured Kristen Stewart, Billy Burke, and other principal actors, filming a scene with graduation caps and gowns.[36] September 2 brought Xavier Samuel together with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson filming at a soundstage for scenes at Bella's house.[37] Director David Slade stated that they filmed a scene with a tent on September 13.[38] He also said on his Twitter account that they filmed a kiss between Jacob and Bella on September 17.[39] Filming wrapped up on October 29, 2009, while post production began in late November.[9] Slade published multiple updates on his Twitter account proclaiming that editing was going well.[40] He said the "story and the way [they] approached the film calls for a more realistic approach."[41] In April 2010, it was revealed that reshoots to the film were needed. Both Slade and Stephenie Meyer were present at the shoot along with the three main stars.[42]

In January 2010, an early draft of the film's script was leaked on the Internet.[43] The script presumably belonged to star Jackson Rathbone, as his name was watermarked across each page.[43]