Preproduction Rush
Peter Burns writes:
Eric took me out to lunch at Bacheeso’s yesterday and we discussed casting his current project. He has a very short pre-production cycle and we have to get the talent in ASAP. I drafted emails to his talent asking them to self-schedule and it saved us some time. His script has evolved from comedic to dramatic and most instructors appreciate this change. Some even say that it might be “festival worthy.” The script is going through 2 more possible revisions by the shoot date. His posting to SF Casting attracted SAG/Aftra talent. I contacted the actor and agreed that it is just a matter of submitting a Short Film Agreement to our local rep at the SF SAG/AFTRA office. SAG is in favor of their actors working, getting stuff for thier reel, getting exposure and making connections as per the SAG rep who came and lectured last month. Other talent looks good as well, though we’re lacking male leads at this point. I’m thinking aboout hitting up local casting agents which I’ve not done before as well as putting the word out through local theater groups and acting teachers. Eric asked me to produce the project too, so we’re forming the team, scouting locations, etc. Sheila agreed to DP the shoot. We want a woman on the shoot and Sheila knows how to collaborate and inject creativity. Sheila can help with the shot list as well! Keenan took us to a nice location out along Ocean Beach. It’s a possibility but Eric wants me to try and source a location from my first shoot this semester. Amanda has agreed to act as Casting Director as soon as she wraps up her ADR from her last project. We need sound, grip/lights and a PA. It’s very exciting when a vision manifests. More to come…
