Thursday, January 27, 2011
Burning...
We've been hammering away at HQ, burning the midnight oil, and laying down the track. Thus far, we have the first full-length rough cut of this beast with a program running time of...11 minutes and 26 seconds. The opening title sequence is in the works and making a lot of noise, in all the right ways.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Progress...
Editing continues. To date, I've cut together the final 6 minutes of the film for 'picture lock.' The experience of working with the footage, painting moments, tuning into the subtleties of gesture and body language, has been therapeutic. I'm thinking about the strength of the soundtrack as I cut the film to some of the most beautiful ambient music I've ever heard. If you haven't tuned in to THIS, do so:
Academy of Thrift - Arxicon Mixtape by _type
I have the classic Director fear of not achieving the same mood and tonality in the final soundtrack. That fear subsides when I think about the insane talent that surrounds this project as a whole. If we haven't met that composer yet, I'm sure we will.
Academy of Thrift - Arxicon Mixtape by _type
I have the classic Director fear of not achieving the same mood and tonality in the final soundtrack. That fear subsides when I think about the insane talent that surrounds this project as a whole. If we haven't met that composer yet, I'm sure we will.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Principal Photography wraps!
Wow. We're all coming back down to base-camp from what seems like a pretty epic endeavor. Miracles do happen, including the level of enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and support that A City to Make Me received from everyone involved: Mathew Hughes, Jason Chapman, Zulema Covarrubias, Olga Sanina, Windy City FX, Asylum Stunts, Lance Lee Davis, Noelle Lynn, Tim Musachio, John Bisoski, Jess from Atmosphere Casting, Brittany Pawlowski, Jose Rivas, Andrew Heller, Ira Sapir, Aga Furtak, Colleen Krupa...And the list goes on.
It's been a ride. Thank you for joining us. More to come.
It's been a ride. Thank you for joining us. More to come.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
EXTRA! EXTRAS! THE FUTURE IS NOW!
EXTRAS!
Thank you for making this film a reality! We couldn't do it without you!
In order to paint our future world effectively, we need YOU to have the following when you arrive:
1) Bring several clothing options. Muted earth-tones work best. Blues, browns, grays. No green please!
2) No logos or printed slogans on t-shirts - graphic designs are ok!
3) Hooded sweatshirts, overcoats, sunglasses, or hats...are ENCOURAGED! Bring it on!
4) Want to go 'all out' with some crazy eccentric fashion or want to just 'be yourself'? Send us a pic of what you're planning to wear, then go for it!
Dates: 20th & 21st.
Location: 1248 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago LINK TO MAP
Call Time 11/20: 12 noon
Call Time 11/21: 1pm
Please Confirm with us which dates you will participate!
Confirm to: acity.casting@gmail.com
Thank you for making this film a reality! We couldn't do it without you!
In order to paint our future world effectively, we need YOU to have the following when you arrive:
1) Bring several clothing options. Muted earth-tones work best. Blues, browns, grays. No green please!
2) No logos or printed slogans on t-shirts - graphic designs are ok!
3) Hooded sweatshirts, overcoats, sunglasses, or hats...are ENCOURAGED! Bring it on!
4) Want to go 'all out' with some crazy eccentric fashion or want to just 'be yourself'? Send us a pic of what you're planning to wear, then go for it!
Dates: 20th & 21st.
Location: 1248 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago LINK TO MAP
Call Time 11/20: 12 noon
Call Time 11/21: 1pm
Please Confirm with us which dates you will participate!
Confirm to: acity.casting@gmail.com
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
VERI-SYNC has sponsored our film...
The good people at VERI-SYNC have allowed us the use of their literature and logo in our film! Thank you, VERI-SYNC!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Handcuffs.
Handcuffs. The moment...
Two guys, mid to late thirties, jump on a train, gasping for air. Yeah, they're laughing about it..."Bout' what?" "Well, you see...Jason here...Can't get these damn handcuffs off...So we brought these tools, see..." (shows collection of screwdrivers and paperclips to The Conductor). "...So you're NOT runnin' from the cops, huh?" "No...You see...We're filmmakers and...Shit..." (he's never going to believe this...but whatever) "...We were shooting this scene...a prisoner scene...and I broke the key off in the handcuffs...and then...we had to run to catch the train!" "Right..."
Needless to say...Adventures were had last night shooting Jason Chapman as The Unabomber...or at least, a character AKIN to The Unabomber...We made it out alive and laughing our asses off.
Two guys, mid to late thirties, jump on a train, gasping for air. Yeah, they're laughing about it..."Bout' what?" "Well, you see...Jason here...Can't get these damn handcuffs off...So we brought these tools, see..." (shows collection of screwdrivers and paperclips to The Conductor). "...So you're NOT runnin' from the cops, huh?" "No...You see...We're filmmakers and...Shit..." (he's never going to believe this...but whatever) "...We were shooting this scene...a prisoner scene...and I broke the key off in the handcuffs...and then...we had to run to catch the train!" "Right..."
Needless to say...Adventures were had last night shooting Jason Chapman as The Unabomber...or at least, a character AKIN to The Unabomber...We made it out alive and laughing our asses off.
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