Crew Call – The Cast Behind the Camera

by | Nov 29, 2008 | Video Production

One big problem Undercover has presented that I haven’t had to deal with before is finding a crew. Normally set is considered a class, so having people to show up and work isn’t a concern. However, since this is an extra film not part of the curriculum,...

Here Piggy, Piggy, Piggy

by | Nov 23, 2008 | Coffee & Celluloid

The days of Farmer Arable and Wilbur are long gone. One of the main locations in Undercover is a pig farm, where a Muslim cop goes undercover to find a missing pig. So, as Producer, I need to find this pig farm. In the process of this hunt I learned about the state of...

The Most Amazing Diet – Direct a Film

by | Jul 31, 2008 | Coffee & Celluloid

I can’t remember the last time I’ve had less of an appetite. It’s the stress that’s been getting to me. There was a slight crumbling of the world today. It wasn’t the actor situation. That worked out, and in fact, they’re awesome....

I Shoot in Three Days. Don’t Panic.

by | Jul 28, 2008 | Coffee & Celluloid

I shoot my thesis in three days. I’ve been going with my “everything works out” attitude, and I know it will, but I won’t lie. I’m starting to panic. I just need a few simple things, such as a cast and locations. Locations look a little...