Week 26 to 27th week or something

Right back to this blog business again. I don't really know what to say other than my shoot went really well and I got everything in the can.

The only day I had trouble with was the 4th day where I had slightly overscheduled but that didn't matter as I just rescheduled it for the following night which the crew were happy with. So yay.

Into the edit now. Finally finished a rough cut. Struggling with a couple of scenes in terms of how to cut them from which characters perspective. Also there is dialogue issues which, I will have to clean up with ADR but no biggie as they are Tims lines and he didn't have to head back to wellington so thank fuck for that.

Trying my best to make this film as good as It can be but when your on limited time and have a very limited budget it Is hard to make high quality films that can compete against the shit that comes out of the fresh shorts programme oh well I guess my film isn't KIWI enough. Obviously needs more rugby and some kid being beaten up by his family. Or some hipster bullshit from Wellington.

Rant over.

Here is a Still from my film.

Here is another Still from Still Is the Night.

Week 23, 24 and 25? or some shit I have no idea

It has been three or so weeks since I last blogged. Been far to busy working on everyone elses films and trying to organise my own.

Everything has gone well so far. The performances are spot on. The Mis en Scene is perfect. The Cinematography is beautiful and it is coming together well.

Last day of shoot today and then I can start editing. Really looking forward to the editing process. The dream of making this film has haunted me since new years and it is finally a reality. In the words of Tim Immortalised on film, celluloid or digital or whatever. Forever.

Working with the actors has by far been the most fun I have had all year. Playing with the script. changing lines and adlibing on the spot has been very experimental and creative and the way I most like to work.

Having such high calibre actors for this project has certainly helped my confidence in directing and my confidence with the material of the script.

So finally a positive note in a blog.

Bye see you next week maybe

I'm really adverse to these things week something now

So I'm sick of being logical about stuff and it turns out shit from over thinking things. Sometimes you just need to do. I'm applying this school of thought to my end of year project.

The script is done. Im not changing it. I'm happy with it. The characters goals are clear and the reasoning behind their actions make sense in the context of the film.

People don't act logically they are irrational, emotional messes.

I want the film to happen organically now. Let whatever will lay. I feel the film will be better if I let the actors do their own things with guidance on how I see the characters they will bring their ideas to the table which may open up scripting changes on the day etc depending on their intonations.

ETC ETC ETC KEBORAD RAGE!!!!!!!!!!!

Pissed off at everyone

Yours sincerely

Sick of trying to help everyone

Week 20 21 and 22 YAYYYY I keep falling behind with these because I have better things to do than blog

SO been a while again yay.

I have been busy organising locations and props etc for the TVC's I am creating for SIT.

And have finally found a Petrol station to shoot at and a cafe and a bowling alley so 50% of locations have been sourced.

Need to art direct the petrol station as it is a bit small looking. Couldn't take photos of the place as I don't have a smart phone. Can't afford one. WE COOL.

So probably won't take photos unless I take my camera which I will next time im there.

Week 16, 17, 18 and 19 all at once haha

SOOOOOOOOO super behind in this whole blog thing.

Woops

My Bad :)

Anyyyyyyyyyyyway

Essimer is looking better and better with each new cut. So pleased that we got most if not everything we need to cut it with. A few minor pick ups are a potential but nothing major which is excellent.


My personal project is cooking with gas finally. It's now up to it's 8th draft which it is getting better and better with each rewrite. It's true what they say Writing is Rewriting :D

And finally I'm working on these TVC's for SIT. Im quite enjoying the challenge of making a TVC that isn't going to be shit and plain and stock standard commercial bullshit.

Will keep you posted with more.

Sorry about the 4 weeks of no Information :) But have been super busy.

Week 15 The last post for the semester

Well it is down to the last week of the semester and I have almost finished all assignments. One big assignment is left to finished. RESEARCH.......This has been one of the hardest but most rewarding assignments that I have done.

It has been really enjoyable to analyse one of my favourite film directors Paul Thomas Anderson. Analysing his films under auteur theory has uncovered some interesting themes in his work that I did not expect. I'm still curious as to if it is conciously done of unconciously done.

The Bonds of Essimer has almost got a rough cut. It should be done the first week back from holidays.

I feel as tired as Joaquin Phoenix looks in The Master. I need a holiday.

We did it yay. Now into post

So I'm catching up on two weeks of blogs today as I have been very busy catching up on assignments and getting everything ready for the end of semester.

I really enjoyed working with the actors on the set. They each had different needs and different ways of doing things.

So will get into the edit soon and cut together a rough cut

Bonjour until then.