Wow, I never knew that pre-production took such a long time. Casting was difficult but I finally have a cast and now I just need to set up a read-through/rehearsal sometime this week. Juggling schedules is going to be a chore and I am glad that that is not technically my job, as far as gathering information from everyone and putting it into a chart that says when we will have time to work together and when we won't. That's my producer, Christina Harper's, job; however, I will be helping out because I don't think it's fair to put that all down on only one person when your whole Pre-producion team is only made up of 3 people, one of whom was not in class today. That was a very bad thing considering what we learned today was suppose to be his responsibility since he volunteered to be our DP, (Director of Photography/Cinematographer), and lights and camera operating are part of the DP's job description. I'm sorry he was ill but this places an enormous burden on Christina and I to fill him in and get him up to speed. I hope he's a fast learner. Regarding casting, I went into class with only 4 out of the 5 characters cast but I did come out with them all cast even though Kelly still has the option to back out since I sort of drafted her. Worse case scenario I can play the part of Brie but I'd rather not be a director/actor in the very first film I've written. I just want to be the Director/Screenwriter and concentrate on those and the other responsibilities I have taken on for this film including but not limited to the following:
Director
Screenwriter
Editor
Costumer
Makeup Artist
Properties Mistress
I may also have to do the following if our DP can't come to shoots:
Camera Operating
Lighting Set-up
And at least Christina has volunteered to do more than her share which I greatly appreciate. I also appreciate Fatima for volunteering to help with Sound even though she's not in our group and Kelly who has agreed to try and be Brie for the show, as I said earlier she can still opt out but I hope she doesn't because I have faith that she will do well in that part. And just in case you're wondering here is the cast list for "A Poker Hand":
MAN: Andrew John
ALICE: Paige Newman
BRIE: Kelly Towles
CAROL: Shea Lee
NARRATOR: Travis Spangenburg
I can't wait to start working with them and shooting the film. This is going to be hard work but I'm sure it will be fun, too.
Good luck with your film Miss Crane. I'm sure it will be entertaining. I also wanted to express my gratitude again for volunteering to play London. I’m very anxious about being able to cast people. Upon reviewing my script I realized I have 4 minor roles & 4 major roles. Thankfully the Professor & a few others told me to talk with a lady named Pam Sears. I hope she can calm these nerves.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, if Kelly is unable to play Brie I wouldn’t mind giving you a hand with filming the scenes (in other words being your A.D. when you’re on camera). It would be a great learning experience because I don’t have any previous background in film. I need to gain some fast. I hope to direct my own short film as well as be the A.D. for Cory’s hip-hop film. But yes, if you need help let me know. I live In Hinesville but I can make it to Savannah & I’m usually free except for Saturdays.